How Sugar Affects Our Kid’s Health

How Sugar Affects Our Kid’s Health

Santosa Detox Wellness Center Refined Sugar And Sugar Cubes

You are what you eat. This is familiar phrase used around the world. Everyone knows this phrase as it is often used to encourage a healthy diet or a dietary change. However, are we really what we eat? Let’s be realistic. There are many people worldwide who hope they are not what they eat.

It is no secret that on a global level, obesity is one the rise. People are getting fatter and fatter every year, and with the weight gain comes a shorter life expectancy. Do you really want to shorten your life span? Sadly, in today’s world, many children are hooked on pizza, fast food, sweets, fried foods, pre-packaged frozen foods and have difficulty in naming fresh vegetables.

The biggest culprit of obesity is sugar, and unfortunately, sugar is everywhere. While many people know the dangers of carbonated, fizzy drinks, they are still consuming them at an alarming rate. Natural sugars can be found in fruit and vegetables, however, it is the added sugars that we need to worry about. To understand if sugar has been added to your food, it’s important to read labels and to remember that even if something says it’s sugar-free, chances are that it isn’t as sugar is often labeled by a variety of other names.

Jamie Oliver’s Teach Every Child About Food

British celebrity chef and restaurateur, Jamie Oliver, suggests that if there is to be a change from such eating habits, everyone will need to help in creating a better and longer life, especially for future generations. Many countries around the world are unhealthy and there are high obesity rates around the globe.

Jamie Oliver breaks it down into a pyramid which consists of Main Street (fast food companies), home and school and says that everyone involved in this pyramid needs to step up to break the vicious cycle of getting fatter and fatter and shorter lifespans.

In Jamie’s pyramid, Main Street is made up of fast food companies and supermarkets. The supermarkets are plagued by misleading labels. For example, low in fat means high in sugar. Home represents the homes we belong to and live in, where unfortunately unhealthy food is often served as it’s often viewed as more convenient than taking the time to prep and cook a more healthy meal. School is obviously where the majority of children spend their time. Again, it’s an unfortunate situation as most schools serve highly processed foods such as burgers, pizza and sloppy joes as well as flavored milk full of sugar instead of normal white milk. All of these factors combined lead to childhood obesity which carries over into adulthood and shortens a person’s lifespan.

In Jamie’s vision for the future, he envisions all three parts of the pyramid getting on board for a healthier lifestyle and healthier eating. He suggests adding Food Ambassadors to popular supermarket and retail chains which help customers shop and teach them about healthier recipes. He also hopes that world governments will help get big brands to help put food education at the heart of their businesses. After all, education is key. The more you know, the further you’ll go.

Jamie is a passionate chef and really believes in a food revolution that consists of simple, healthy recipes and loads of fresh food to replace unhealthy menus for healthier ones. His touching speech ends with his TED Prize wish: “For you to help a strong, sustainable movement to educate every child about food, inspire families to cook again and empower people everywhere to fight obesity.”

Learn to Live a Healthier Life at Santosa Detox & Wellness Center

If you are looking to make a change in your life, especially where your relationship with food is concerned, come visit us at Santosa. We have a wide variety of detox & wellness programs that can help you ditch old eating habits and kickstart a nutritious vegan diet and restart your system.

For more information, simply fill out the inquiry form below. See you soon at Santosa.

Full Fast Program

Santosa Resort Detox Wellness Spa Yoga Retreat Kata Beach Phuket Thailand DETOX PROGRAMS Fullfast 600X600

Full fast is a full cleanse program specially designed to enable maximum results. You will have no food / no juice but only drink water with cleanses drinks and nutrition supplements. Participants of this program will be subjected to the most powerful, yet natural, body detoxification processes. This program is suitable for those who have detoxification experience and are determined to go deeper for cleanse. A thorough pre-cleanse is also important for the full fast.

Juice Fast Program

Santosa Resort Detox Wellness Spa Yoga Retreat Kata Beach Phuket Thailand DETOX PROGRAMS Juicefast 600X600

Juice fast is a cleanse program to nourish and detoxify the body by drinking fresh fruits and vegetable juice. The key is to hydrate and nourish your cells with the correct vitamins, enzymes, minerals and antioxidants. Guests participating in the Juice Fast Program have higher energy levels allowing them to take advantage of the various activities available at Santosa Detox & Wellness Center.

Raw Fast Program

Santosa Resort Detox Wellness Spa Yoga Retreat Kata Beach Phuket Thailand DETOX PROGRAMS Rawfast 600X600

Raw food fast brings together nutritional science and holistic therapies. This program is recommended for guests looking for a long lasting and sustainable post program experience. With a balanced and nutritionally delicious set raw food menu in addition to the regular fasting supplements and a complete program of daily therapies, including regular cleansing sessions, this program is designed to optimize the detoxification process in every way. A raw food diet has shown to increase energy levels, which is great for taking part in many of Santosa’s activities.

Use Detox to Kick Off a Whole New Lifestyle

Use Detox to Kick Off a Whole New Lifestyle

Santosa Detox Wellness Center Happy Women During Exercise

Is it time for a fresh start?

Are you ready for a whole new lifestyle that will allow you to unleash your full potential? Do you have 21 days to dedicate to a life transformation? If you answered yes to any of these questions, now is the best time to participate in a detox program.

Detox has many benefits and there are many different programs to choose from. However, each program endeavors to achieve the same goal. That goal is to rid the body of toxins.

Over the last year, Santosa has welcomed a wide variety of guests from around the world to our detox retreat. All come with the common goal of transforming their lives and forming healthy habits. Many of our guests choose to stay with us for 21 days to participate in a well-rounded detox program. Is there a significance that comes along with 21 days? Studies have shown that it takes a mere 21 days to build a fitness habit or to make a new hobby stick. In addition, 21 days provide ample time for a transformation cycle with regard to a detox program.

What will happen during a 21-day detox program? 

Even though you might be completely motivated to make a change, it can be quite difficult to do so if your every day environment remains the same. Outside forces can play an important part in your transformation, so choosing to take yourself out of your comfort zone can do wonders.

If it is possible, transport yourself to a healthy, nurturing environment such as the one at Santosa. A new, healthy environment full of people ready and willing to support you can make the experience of a detox that much easier.

A huge plus of coming to Santosa Detox & Wellness Center is that you will be participating in a detox program along with other guests. You will have an automatic support system of peers who understand what you are going through, making it easier to share the emotions, challenges and little gains and wins during the 21 days that you are here.

In addition to a detox program, you will be able to join a wide variety of on-site activities including fitness classes, Zumba, yoga classes, vegan cooking classes, nature walks and much more. Many of our guests find that they enjoy these classes so much that they turn into a hobby. For example, some guests upon their return home decide to continue going to yoga a few times a week.

During the 21 days you spend at Santosa, so many wonderful, positive changes are going to occur. Your perceptions of food and healthy eating, exercise and handling of your emotions will be transformed and viewed in a completely different way from when you first arrived.

Upon completion of a 21-day detox program, you will feel fresh and revitalized. Often times, guests mention that the feel lighter, both physically and emotionally, and that life in general seems a bit more clear.

Post-detox usually brings about a complete life transformation. Many guests continue on their health and wellness journey building upon the foundations learned during their detox program.

Experience 21 days at Santosa Detox & Wellness Center

Located on the tropical island of Phuket, Thailand, Santosa Detox & Wellness Center is a luxurious detox retreat set amongst jungle clad hills above Kata Beach. Our comprehensive detox programs will kickstart your health, challenge your comfort zone and produce excellent results. If you are interested in learning more about spending 21 days detoxing with us, simply fill out the inquiry form below and a member of staff will contact you. See you soon at Santosa!

Full Fast Program

Santosa Resort Detox Wellness Spa Yoga Retreat Kata Beach Phuket Thailand DETOX PROGRAMS Fullfast 600X600

Full fast is a full cleanse program specially designed to enable maximum results. You will have no food / no juice but only drink water with cleanses drinks and nutrition supplements. Participants of this program will be subjected to the most powerful, yet natural, body detoxification processes. This program is suitable for those who have detoxification experience and are determined to go deeper for cleanse. A thorough pre-cleanse is also important for the full fast.

Juice Fast Program

Santosa Resort Detox Wellness Spa Yoga Retreat Kata Beach Phuket Thailand DETOX PROGRAMS Juicefast 600X600

Juice fast is a cleanse program to nourish and detoxify the body by drinking fresh fruits and vegetable juice. The key is to hydrate and nourish your cells with the correct vitamins, enzymes, minerals and antioxidants. Guests participating in the Juice Fast Program have higher energy levels allowing them to take advantage of the various activities available at Santosa Detox & Wellness Center.

Raw Fast Program

Santosa Resort Detox Wellness Spa Yoga Retreat Kata Beach Phuket Thailand DETOX PROGRAMS Rawfast 600X600

Raw food fast brings together nutritional science and holistic therapies. This program is recommended for guests looking for a long lasting and sustainable post program experience. With a balanced and nutritionally delicious set raw food menu in addition to the regular fasting supplements and a complete program of daily therapies, including regular cleansing sessions, this program is designed to optimize the detoxification process in every way. A raw food diet has shown to increase energy levels, which is great for taking part in many of Santosa’s activities.

Natural Skin Care: Dry Skin Brushing for Body Detox

Natural Skin Care: Dry Skin Brushing for Body Detox

Santosa Detox Wellness Spa Phuket Women Brushes Her Skin

Are you looking for a new way to take care of your skin?

You should try dry skin brushing. It is a simple and effective way to take care of your skin naturally. Take a minute to stop and think, and it will make sense. We brush our teeth everyday, we brush our hair everyday, so why not brush our skin on a daily basis? While it might not be incredibly popular, dry skin brushing is an age-old process of brushing skin with a natural brush to improve circulation, stimulate lymph flow, exfoliate skin and help cellulite.

Let’s get down to basics

Dry skin brushing is literally what is sounds like. You strip down to your birthday suit right before you are about to take a shower or bath, and take a natural brush to your skin. To do it right, start at the feet and hands and brush the skin towards the chest and heart. Dry skin brushing feels really great, and it will make your skin silky smooth.

In addition to having softer skin, dry skin brushing offers other health benefits, too. For example, dry skin brushing gives great lymphatic support. Did you know that the lymphatic system is a huge part of the body’s immune system? So, many of our lymph vessels run just below the skin. Advocates of dry skin brushing state that brushing the skin daily will help to stimulate the normal lymph flow within the body, which in turn will help the body detoxify itself naturally. Sounds great, don’t you think?

Another perk is that dry skin brushing is one of the simplest and most natural ways to exfoliate the skin. Exfoliating helps loosen and remove dry skin cells, and this benefit is one that is sure to be noticed after the first time you dry brush your skin. Your skin will feel much softer, and let’s be honest, we all like having smooth, silky skin!

When the skin is exfoliated, oil, dirt and residue are cleared from its pores. When toxins and debris are removed from the pores, they shrink and appear less visible than before. Plus, dry skin brushing also helps to cut down on the oiliness of skin. Additionally, many people proclaim that dry skin brushing has helped cellulite patches on their skin appear smoother.

Dry skin brushing is a great, natural body detox

We recommend brushing your skin every morning as it is sure to give you a real energy boost. Dry skin brushing increases circulation which, in theory, can also increase energy. Plus, it only takes a few minutes. It’s a great addition to any morning routine as dry skin brushing is a natural, effective way to take care of the skin. We love it so much for the burst of energy and smoother skin.

There are a few things to remember for the first time you decide to dry brush your skin. Firstly, make sure you choose a brush with a firm, natural bristle. We like a brush with a long handle as it allows us to reach our entire backs and brush the backs of our legs easily. While dry skin brushing can be done daily, you have to remember not to brush too hard!

Start with soft pressure, as you can always work up to a firmer brush and more firm pressure over time. It is important to note that dry skin brushing should never hurt! A good rule of thumb is to remember to brush the skin toward the center of the body, so if you start with your feet or hands make sure that you are moving the brush in a motion towards your chest or heart. When it comes to the stomach and armpits, brush lightly in a circular, clockwise motion.

Have you ever tried dry skin brushing? What did you think of it?

If you are interested in learning more about natural ways to detox the body and remedy health issues, contact Santosa Detox & Wellness Center. Simply fill out the inquiry form below and a member of staff will get back to you.

Santosa is a state of the art detox retreat on tropical Phuket, Thailand. We look forward to helping you in your journey to a healthier, happier life.

Full Fast Program

Santosa Resort Detox Wellness Spa Yoga Retreat Kata Beach Phuket Thailand DETOX PROGRAMS Fullfast 600X600

Full fast is a full cleanse program specially designed to enable maximum results. You will have no food / no juice but only drink water with cleanses drinks and nutrition supplements. Participants of this program will be subjected to the most powerful, yet natural, body detoxification processes. This program is suitable for those who have detoxification experience and are determined to go deeper for cleanse. A thorough pre-cleanse is also important for the full fast.

Juice Fast Program

Santosa Resort Detox Wellness Spa Yoga Retreat Kata Beach Phuket Thailand DETOX PROGRAMS Juicefast 600X600

Juice fast is a cleanse program to nourish and detoxify the body by drinking fresh fruits and vegetable juice. The key is to hydrate and nourish your cells with the correct vitamins, enzymes, minerals and antioxidants. Guests participating in the Juice Fast Program have higher energy levels allowing them to take advantage of the various activities available at Santosa Detox & Wellness Center.

Raw Fast Program

Santosa Resort Detox Wellness Spa Yoga Retreat Kata Beach Phuket Thailand DETOX PROGRAMS Rawfast 600X600

Raw food fast brings together nutritional science and holistic therapies. This program is recommended for guests looking for a long lasting and sustainable post program experience. With a balanced and nutritionally delicious set raw food menu in addition to the regular fasting supplements and a complete program of daily therapies, including regular cleansing sessions, this program is designed to optimize the detoxification process in every way. A raw food diet has shown to increase energy levels, which is great for taking part in many of Santosa’s activities.

Detox is a Way to Quality Life

Detox is a Way to Quality Life

Santosa Detox Wellness Spa Phuket Older Couple Is Excercising

Aging is the process of becoming older. As we all know, it begins with the appearance of wrinkles or discovering a few gray hairs and it can continue to escalate from there. While we are all aware to expect changes in the body during the aging process, often times the changes that occur can feel overwhelming.

One of the most noticeable changes of growing older is that the body’s metabolism begins to change and slow down. With the slowing down of the body, some things that were once easy can start to become difficult. For example, day by day it can become a bit harder to climb the last flight of stairs in your home as perhaps you find yourself out of breath or maybe all of the climbing hurts your knees.

It is quite normal to feel like the quality of health we are used to has begun to spiral downward as we age. While there may be no diagnosis of serious or fatal disease, some chronic issues might have started to pop up to remind us that we are getting a bit older.

Detox and Chronic Diseases

Chronic diseases tend to be the result of the body’s overexposure to internal and external toxins, stressful living situations or poor nutrition. Many of today’s modern chronic diseases are surprisingly, perhaps not surprisingly, resistant to medical treatment. Often times, those of us who suffer from chronic diseases believe it might be difficult to find relief.

This is where the importance of detox comes in. Detox programs have increasingly become important to all of us who suffer from chronic diseases. In order to heal, we must cleanse our body systems. There are immense benefits that come from reducing the toxic burden in the body, and all of these benefits are positive and encouraging to living a better quality of life as we age.

Some of the chronic diseases that tend to become more common with age include arthritis, cardiovascular disease, obesity and cancer. These diseases can persist in our bodies for a long time become of the continuous accumulation of toxins in our bodies.

The natural healing approach to chronic diseases is beneficial and produces favorable results for anyone suffering from a chronic disease. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle by eating a diet of majority plant-based foods and exercising will, without a doubt, help in the self-healing of the body.

Many clients come to Santosa with a variety of health ailments and chronic diseases. Their goal is to enhance the current quality of life that they have, and they are often amazed at how quickly the results can be seen upon completion of a detox program. More often times than not, energy levels return to higher than what they once were, hip problems ease up, ankle swelling goes down, and there is an overall sense of mental clarity.

It is possible to grow older gracefully. You don’t have to feel sluggish, in pain or sick all of the time. Santosa can help. Going through a detox will help clear the toxins in the body and some of the numerous benefits include stronger immune and digestive systems, weight loss, improved memory and focus as well as healing of skin issues and other minor ailments. A detox program can also help with an elevated and much happier mood and a greater sense of overall wellbeing.

Experience a Higher Quality of Life at Santosa Detox & Wellness Center

Detox is the way to quality life. Whether you want to restart your digestive system, kickstart your health journey or just fine tune some ailments that have been perplexing your body, a detox can offer a fresh start and a more positive outlook in looking after yourself once you have completed a program.

If you are looking for an all-inclusive detox retreat, Santosa Detox & Wellness Center is a good choice. Here at Santosa we combine a holistic approach with tried and true methods to help you live a longer, happier life.

Our vast range of detox programs, wellness program, fitness activities, yoga classes, meditation and more will help you reconnect and awaken life’s potential. In addition, the staff at Santosa is always available to answer questions or give advice before, during and after your program.

Located in the tropical surroundings of Phuket, Thailand, Santosa provides the perfect detox holiday. For further information, simply fill out the inquiry form below. We look forward to welcoming you to Santosa.

Full Fast Program

Santosa Resort Detox Wellness Spa Yoga Retreat Kata Beach Phuket Thailand DETOX PROGRAMS Fullfast 600X600

Full fast is a full cleanse program specially designed to enable maximum results. You will have no food / no juice but only drink water with cleanses drinks and nutrition supplements. Participants of this program will be subjected to the most powerful, yet natural, body detoxification processes. This program is suitable for those who have detoxification experience and are determined to go deeper for cleanse. A thorough pre-cleanse is also important for the full fast.

Juice Fast Program

Santosa Resort Detox Wellness Spa Yoga Retreat Kata Beach Phuket Thailand DETOX PROGRAMS Juicefast 600X600

Juice fast is a cleanse program to nourish and detoxify the body by drinking fresh fruits and vegetable juice. The key is to hydrate and nourish your cells with the correct vitamins, enzymes, minerals and antioxidants. Guests participating in the Juice Fast Program have higher energy levels allowing them to take advantage of the various activities available at Santosa Detox & Wellness Center.

Raw Fast Program

Santosa Resort Detox Wellness Spa Yoga Retreat Kata Beach Phuket Thailand DETOX PROGRAMS Rawfast 600X600

Raw food fast brings together nutritional science and holistic therapies. This program is recommended for guests looking for a long lasting and sustainable post program experience. With a balanced and nutritionally delicious set raw food menu in addition to the regular fasting supplements and a complete program of daily therapies, including regular cleansing sessions, this program is designed to optimize the detoxification process in every way. A raw food diet has shown to increase energy levels, which is great for taking part in many of Santosa’s activities.

Interested in Santosa Detox & Wellness Center? Read the Latest Reviews

Interested in Santosa Detox & Wellness Center? Read the Latest Reviews

Santosa Detox Wellness Center In Phuket

Tucked away high in the hills above one of the island’s most popular beaches, Santosa Detox & Wellness Center truly is a hidden gem in Kata. Surrounded by lush foliage and swaying trees, the center is a tropical oasis for those seeking to Awaken Life’s Potential by living a happier, healthier and more fulfilling life.

Santosa offers an authentic detox experience with a personal touch. Our therapists and practitioners bring with them years of experience and are dedicated to their craft. They will be with you every step of the way to answer questions and be a source of strength and wisdom.

We often ask our guests upon their departure to leave their feedback on TripAdvisor, as it is a wonderful platform. Not only does it help others to read firsthand experiences of the center, but the feedback is a good way to learn valuable lessons. A recent guest at the center had this to say about her program:

Life Changing Emotional Detox – The Santosa family provide an all round emotional detox. Healthy eating / juicing, exercise classes, massages and amazing healers. The 3 day detox was extremely well organised and I could not have asked for more. Thank you to all at Santosa for having me.

In addition to the detox programs offered at Santosa, there are also a wide variety of yoga classes and fitness classes to kickstart your health into high gear. The personal trainer at Santosa is lively and facilitates challenging classes that will produce wonderful results. If you are looking to get into a lasting fitness regimen, we highly suggest the classes at Santosa such as HIIT and TRX.

The class schedule is really impressively full – in a single day I would take 2 – 4 classes and got to try new things such as TRX and FitBall. 

There is an outstanding five-star vegan restaurant on the premises. The restaurant highlights innovative vegan cuisine and combines the highest quality produce and ingredients. The popular weekly buffet is a wonderful chance for guests as well as locals, expats and walk-in guests to sample our wonderful food. A sample of some feedback from Santosa Vegan Restaurant follows:

The restaurant is one of the best vegetarian restaurants I have seen anywhere in the world and the setting is relaxed and natural. The vegan food is a good transition to fasting and you won’t be able to enjoy it as you come off the fast as you have to start introducing food slowly.

For those of you thinking about a detox program, we urge you to read through the feedback on our TripAdvisor page. These are real accounts of what it is like to experience our center, written by visitors to Santosa and clients.

A Place to Rejuvante – I’ve never been to a detox retreat before and Santosa definitely exceeded my expectations. I’ve been quite stressed at work so I signed up to the emotional detox to help refocus and de-stress. The program was individualised, which consisted of group exercises, daily massages and vegan meals that were surprisingly delicious (I am not vegan, but seriously thinking about converting)! The individual sessions with Liana, Susanna and Karn were wonderfully encouraging and enlightening. It was the perfect setting to unwind and I felt completely rejuvenated. Thank you to the team at Santosa for having me.

Want to read more feedback from TripAdvisor? Head on over to our Trip Advisor page: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g1210687-d6616706-Reviews-or5-Santosa_Detox_Wellness_Center-Kata_Beach_Karon_Phuket.html

Experience Santosa Detox & Wellness Center for Yourself

If you would like to experience Santosa for yourself, simply fill out the inquiry form below, and a member of staff will get back to you. Set amongst Phuket’s stunning nature and surrounded by greenery and trees, Santosa Detox & Wellness Center is a state-of-the-art wellness retreat in Phuket, Thailand. We look forward to welcoming you and showing you the path to Awaken Life’s Potential.

Full Fast Program

Santosa Resort Detox Wellness Spa Yoga Retreat Kata Beach Phuket Thailand DETOX PROGRAMS Fullfast 600X600

Full fast is a full cleanse program specially designed to enable maximum results. You will have no food / no juice but only drink water with cleanses drinks and nutrition supplements. Participants of this program will be subjected to the most powerful, yet natural, body detoxification processes. This program is suitable for those who have detoxification experience and are determined to go deeper for cleanse. A thorough pre-cleanse is also important for the full fast.

Juice Fast Program

Santosa Resort Detox Wellness Spa Yoga Retreat Kata Beach Phuket Thailand DETOX PROGRAMS Juicefast 600X600

Juice fast is a cleanse program to nourish and detoxify the body by drinking fresh fruits and vegetable juice. The key is to hydrate and nourish your cells with the correct vitamins, enzymes, minerals and antioxidants. Guests participating in the Juice Fast Program have higher energy levels allowing them to take advantage of the various activities available at Santosa Detox & Wellness Center.

Raw Fast Program

Santosa Resort Detox Wellness Spa Yoga Retreat Kata Beach Phuket Thailand DETOX PROGRAMS Rawfast 600X600

Raw food fast brings together nutritional science and holistic therapies. This program is recommended for guests looking for a long lasting and sustainable post program experience. With a balanced and nutritionally delicious set raw food menu in addition to the regular fasting supplements and a complete program of daily therapies, including regular cleansing sessions, this program is designed to optimize the detoxification process in every way. A raw food diet has shown to increase energy levels, which is great for taking part in many of Santosa’s activities.