There's no such thing as a quick fix for your body. But, Cecilie Asker has experienced a detox treatment that can give the kick-start needed for better health and a better way of living.Always stressing too much. Never really having the time for a proper meal. Keeping the energy high through the day with the help of sugar and caffeine. Relaxing in the evenings with a glass of wine, rather than a cup of tea and a good night's sleep.
This was basically my recipe for living during the last decade. And in many ways it was great. I loved my work, I loved hanging out with my friends, and I loved great food and tasty wine. For a long time everything seemed good. But little by little things started to happen to my body.I felt more and more tired and slowly my energy level dropped. I started having chronic pain in my back and shoulders and the headaches came more frequently. I started working out and making changes to my diet. I figured that was enough since my lifestyle wasn't nearly as bad as most of my friends and coworkers. And they seemed fine, at least on the outside.Despite my efforts, I was still on my way to crashing and burning and that got me really thinking. If my car hit a wall, I would definitely take it to a mechanic and get it fixed. So why shouldn't I do the same with my body?The ironic thing is that for the last few years, I have actually treated my car much better than my body. I give my car all it requires: new oil, new tires, regular tunings and often a good cleaning. While my car gets the star treatment, my body constantly gets worn out and filled with toxins and unhealthy food.
A couple of months ago, a trusted friend recommended Detox health hotels in Iceland for cure and prevention. If I didn't want to hit the wall face first, I needed to take measures, so I decided to give it a try. After all, having healthy food, massages, exercise and relaxation for two whole weeks, how hard could it be?Luckily for me, the treatment was no trip to the day spa and I quickly realized that there is no such thing as an easy fix for your body. Instead I learned through detox treatment, how to heal my body from the inside, with the help of exercise, good mental health, as well as proper food and nutrition.With staff including everything from yoga instructors and colon therapists, to doctors and a top chef, the popular Detox Health Center in Reykjanes had everything that was needed for a comfortable stay. Even though the treatment was custom-made for my needs, they offered modern facilities with jacuzzi, fitness room, massage rooms, infrared sauna, spa section and 24-hour service.
I had a bumpy start. With only fruit and vegetables on the menu, my sugar habit and craving for comfort food really gave me a tough time in the beginning. The first three nights, I am embarrassed to admit that I had dreams about coffee, steak dinners, muffins and chocolate.The detox body cleansing is well known for kicking in straight away, and my case was no exception. I was really exhausted, with symptoms like muscle pain and bad headaches. If I had been at home I would have simply popped a painkiller and had some sugar.But the service-minded and well-educated staff, combined with the homely atmosphere made the challenge in the beginning much easier to overcome. The many pep talks and heartfelt speeches from the center's founder, Jónína Ben, also really gave me the inspiration to keep on going.On the fifth day, I woke up by myself with a strange feeling that took me a couple of minutes to recognize. It was the unfamiliar feeling of being totally rested and full of energy. During the next few days, I found that I could get more done each day than I had for years.Even though I see myself as a knowledgeable person when it comes to food and health-related matters, I got a wake-up call from the many lectures we had in the evening. I learned new aspects about the food industry and how all the additives they use affect me and slowly ruin my health. Wanting to see my future grandchildren grow up, I promised myself that I would change to a healthier lifestyle on a permanent basis.
After 14 days of detoxing, I have only great things to say about the treatment. I now feel that my energy and creativity is finally back. I am cured of my sugar addiction, allergies and chronic pain. And as a great bonus, I've lost seven kilos and my skin now feels like a baby's bottom. With the toolbox I filled up during the treatment, I have been able to co
