Detox

After the long dark and cold days, body and soul are longing for a detox cure. Detox is nothing other than purification. Although the buzzword detox is on everyone's lips, even our grandmothers had their secret remedies to purify their bodies, to bring the acid-base balance in order and to recharge their batteries.

Recharge your batteries with fresh air in the spring sunshine and get plenty of outdoor exercise. Once again, treat yourself to a day at the spa. Choose a pack that will effectively re-energise your skin and finish off with a massage that is not only soothing but also relieves tension. Combined with a visit to the sauna or a tour of the Roman-Irish thermal baths, everything works doubly well. Now especially recommended: Natural Alpine Beauty. A beauty programme containing specially selected herbs that have a rejuvenating effect and leave you glowing.

Drink plenty of water. Water that is enriched with fruits and vegetables does not taste so monotonous and the detox effect is enhanced. Green tea is also a wonderful detox remedy. Here are two detox water recipes:

• Orange Blueberry Water. just add it to water, let it steep overnight in the fridge and drink. Blueberries or blueberries are rich in antioxidants and fiber, and oranges are high in vitamin C.
• Cucumber Lemon Mint Water Chop ingredients, add to water and let steep for a few hours. Contains lots of vitamins B, C and K as well as potassium and iron.

For other detox drinks, pineapple, apple, basil, chili, strawberry, green tea, cucumber, honey, ginger, kiwi, orange, peppermint, watermelon or lemon, among others, are very suitable.

Tip: Always mix new variations from the above ingredients.

Most people probably know that pineapple, like most fruits, is healthy. It contains an incredible amount that is good for your health. Pineapple is digestive, diuretic, contains a lot of vitamin C and various minerals and fiber. It is a package full of antioxidants that are supposed to prevent cardiovascular diseases, arthritis, gout, cancer. Pineapple helps against high blood pressure, strengthens the immune system, bones and teeth and promotes healthy skin. The enzyme bromelain also helps to lose weight.