Colonic Hydrotherapy

Why you need to do it: You just ate your way through the holidays: oysters, turkey, cake, foie gras, roast, more cake…
The claim: Over the years, waste accumulates on the inside surface of your colon, making your digestive system less efficient.
What it’s like: 15 gallons of purified water will be pressured gently into your colon through a small tube to dislodge the accumulated waste. You then head to the toilets (no running needed) and let it all come out.
Where: Colonic detoxification is now almost as common as going for a foot massage. Book yourself a 45-min Colon Hydrotherapy for B2,650 at Rasayana Retreat (57 Soi Prommitr, Sukhumvit Soi 39, 02-662-4803. www.rasayanaretreat.com).
The natural way: Most doctors say colonics are useless and could even weaken your digestive system if done too often. Instead, eat plenty of fiber and not too much fat or meat. You can also find cleansing recipes online but we don’t recommend to go hard on those either.

Lymphatic Drainage

Why you need it: If you’ve been working way too hard at the office, had few opportunities to move around, and feel like you easily run out of energy.
The claim: Unlike the heart that has its own circulating pump, the lymph fluid moves through vessels every time we move. The Lymphatic Drainage massage wakes up this lymph system and lets it do its work: transporting immune cells around the body and carrying away fat.
What it’s like: A massage.
Where: Go to TRIA Integrative Wellness (998 Rimklongsamsen Road, Bangkapi, 02-660-2602. www.triaintegrativewellness.com) for their Manual Lymphatic Drainage treatment at B2,200.
The natural way: Eat beetroot 2-3 times a week and exercise.

Liver Detoxification

Why you need it: You’ve had ten too many over the New Year’s.
The claim: Gallstones accumulate in your liver, holding toxins, fat, and sludge that prevent your liver from functioning properly and causing general illness.
What it’s like: After around 20 sessions of colonic detox, you will be given a set of ingredients like grapefruit and epsom salt to mix yourself a drink before going to sleep. The next morning, the stones will be flushed out together with your feces on your first toilet visit.
Where: Visit Hydro Health (494, 4/F, Erawan, Ploenchit, 02-250-7800. www.hydrohealth.co.th) for their Liver Flush treatment package. 24 sessions costs you B62,000.
The natural way: Drink fresh lime juice mixed with warm water every morning and stop drinking so much. Avoid fatty foods, too.

Skin Detoxification

Why you need it: Baking in the sun during that weekend in Chiang Mai and hanging out at beer parks with all that Bangkok pollution has taken a toll on your normlly flawless skin.
The claim: Simply washing with water and soap leaves some chemicals and toxins behind. A detox will improve your skin’s immune system and overall glow.
What it’s like: It’s not unlike a scrub, which has the added bonus of stimulating your lymphatic system.
Where: Go to S Medical Spa (2/2 Bhakdi Building, Wireless Rd., Lumpini, 02-253-1010. www.smedspa.com) and ask for their five-star Golden Silk Scrub treatment (B2,351) or a Half-Day Purification (B6,000).
The natural way: Mix pure tamarind juice with turmeric powder and a little bit of water. Make sure the ingredients are not too watery, then apply the mixture onto your skin and start scrubbing gently with a loofah. After 15 minutes, apply plain yogurt onto your skin and give yourself a little massage. Leave for 10 minutes then take a cold shower.

Hair Detoxification

Who needs it: You’ve been out in the sun and sea, and coating your tresses in products for fancy hairdos for New Year parties. Now your hair is a sad mess.
The claim: Every time you apply creams, shampoos and conditioners to your hair—not to mention perming and coloring—you’re causing a toxic buildup of chemicals.
What it’s like: Getting your hair washed out several times with hair detox products imported from Germany. The treatment finishes with some creams and leaves your hair with a touch of silk.
Where: Head to Salon de Bkk (2/F, Emporium, 02-664-8880. www.salondebkk.com) and ask for their hair detox program, starting B3,000.
The natural way: Mix plain yogurt and little amount of olive oil together, then apply the mixture onto your hair. Give it a little massage and leave for 30 minutes or more for absorbtion. Wash it off by doing your normal shampooing routine.