By Jill O'Donoghue from Killarney Toning and Beauty Studio

It's so important to detox the body every now and then. The benefits include clearing out the gut by de-bloating the stomach.

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This in turn increases energy levels, leading to healthier skin and hair, aids internal organs to work better resulting in weight loss, anti-cellulite, and an overall improvement in the immune system by healing constipation and leaky gut, reducing inflammation - giving you a better feeling of well-being.

We don't drive our car without getting it serviced every year, and when we do it runs better. The same should be done for our bodies. How many can say that they have detoxed and recharged the body this year. If you answered not yet or never don't worry, it's never too late to start.

Yes, it's difficult and hard to start or to know where to get started, but I can guarantee you that you will feel great and your skin will look better after it.

Try to start off with introducing extra fruit and vegetables into your diet and cut out processed food as much as possible especially anything in a pack. Cut out all carbohydrates; breads, pastas, potatoes, for a short while which will allow the body time to flush out the toxins that have built-up over time. It is extremely important to increase your water intake. Every day we are supposed to drink two litres of water, during a detox try to increase it to four litres. Introduce a juice to replace one meal a day for three days eventually leading up to a three-day juice diet.

You will suffer a few headaches, they will pass but you will get great clarity when you build up to the three day juice detox.

The best green detox juice includes one lemon, a bunch of celery, bunch of basil, one green apple, and a half-inch piece of ginger but this is optional.

Celery is an amazing vegetable as it contains antioxidants that may help to lower inflammation in your body. It's also hydrating and low in sugar. It can help counteract acidosis, purify the bloodstream, aid digestion, helps prevents migraines, relax the nerves, reduce blood pressure and clears up skin problems, congestion and spots.

For more information or advice on how to get started, book a consultation with Jill call 064 6632966.