The philosophy behind naturopathic medicine is the belief that we are not just our physical bodies but an integrated whole of body, mind, emotions and spirit. What affects one part of you will ultimately affect the whole.

During detox, often the first and most obvious transformation is on the physical level and many people come on a detox simply for this purpose. Whether it is for weight loss, skin change, improved digestion or gaining more energy and vitality – fasting and cleansing tackles a huge range of symptoms.

However, deep cleansing works on ALL levels – something that may surprise first time ‘detoxers’ who may be expecting JUST a physical detox. Our 7 day detox programme, in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere, can (if you wish) be a period of deep transformation, a chance to discover, perhaps for the first time, a sense of who you really are.

At Detox International we continually witness just how incredibly strong the mind-body connection is and the physical–emotional link is nowhere more apparent than in the gut! When a client is having difficulty releasing on the physical level (i.e. colon waste!) we find they are often holding on tight on the emotional level. In this way, detoxifying old emotional patterns will greatly improve the physical detox.

During detox it is common to experience the resurfacing of old memories or feelings which are repressed and stored at a cellular level in the body. This is because as you cleanse the physical body, you also experience a cleansing of the mind, emotions, and entire being simultaneously. Repressed feelings have to go somewhere and often end up being stuffed down, and covered up with "comfort foods" (foods that tend to alter moods, such as sugar, chocolate, coffee, alcohol, fast food, refined foods e.g. biscuits etc.) If this sounds like you!, then during detox old memories and feelings may emerge to be fully experienced at last – and the result is truly healing. It is this ‘cleansing’ at the non physical level that helps our detox clients gain clarity and insight, a sense of being emotionally ‘lighter.’

For some people, Detox is as much a ‘mental break’ as a physical cleanse - a chance to de-clutter their mind and re-establish who they are and where they are in the world. On the detox retreat you will have the time, peace and support to release negative thoughts and emotions which are preventing you from realizing your full potential. We see people looking to deepen the effects of a detox for spiritual purposes – after all, fasting and purification techniques have been used for centuries as aids to spiritual advancement. At Detox International we have a team of deeply committed therapists, guides and counsellors, ensuring you are fully supported in your individual needs. You can take detox to whatever level you wish as we are here to support and guide you.

‘The cure of the part should not be attempted without the cure of the whole. No attempt should be made to cure the body without the soul, and if the head and body are to be healthy, you must begin by curing the mind. That is the first thing. Let no one persuade you to cure the head until he has first given you his soul to be cured. For this is the great error of our day in the treatment of the human body, that physicians first separate the soul from the body.’ (Plato)

Click here to meet the Spain Detox team of therapists.