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Do Body Wraps Work for Weight Loss or Detoxing?

What should you look for in an effective bodywrap?

What should you ask your wrap tech before the body-wrap?

What can you do to get optimal results?

Get answers to these and other questions about bodywrapping here.

Many beauty spas, salons and rejuvenation retreat centers feature body wraps of some type, as an assist to weight loss, but do bodywraps work?

Whether we are talking about herbal body wraps, mineral bodywraps or bodywrapping with detoxing clays, results are the most important question on the minds of those paying the high prices to get wrapped.

How do you know a body wrap works before plunking down your hard-earned cash? Don't you deserve to know if a body wrap works and, if so, what type of result you can expect?

The focus on the money is certainly understandable, yet I think there are more important questions to ask.

Please continue reading on how to determine reasonable results and how to evaluate between the many body-wrap options that are available.

What type of body wrap works best?

There's a fairly big selection .... in addition to the basic 3, which I'll talk about below (herbal combinations, detoxing clays and minerals) still others use seaweed, collagen, lipase or aloe vera.

Regardless of the type of body wrap chosen, most involve wrapping you from head to toe. Exceptions to that rule include infrared heat body wraps and steam canopy no wrap wraps.

Some spas also offer targeted wraps, where only your problem areas are addressed. I ponder the wisdom of this. The ones that target problem areas are not that much less expensive than a full wrap so why not go ahead and treat the entire body?

I'm waiting for them to come out with one that covers everything except the breast area. I want to keep all that I have in that area! Better yet, there could be a different wrapping solution employed that toned and lifted but didn't take inches from that area.

There is no end to the variations and choices you have before you, but before you wrap, find out the answer to the most important question. Do body wraps really work?

Do body wraps really work?
Are bodywraps just another weight loss gimmick or can bodywraps help you achieve weight loss and fitness goals?

The answer to that question depends a lot on you.

Assuming you've chosen body wraps that work by carefully evaluating the choices with the criteria I will be giving you, you need to look at your expectations.

Are you assuming that all you need is a good bodywrap to get results? Bodywraps can provide benefits but are you believing a stand-alone weight loss tool?

The answer is a resounding "no".

Even the very best body wrap works best when it is just one aspect of a total weight loss program involving exercise and diet. If you go into this idea of wrapping for weight loss thinking that it's a quick fix, I can tell you that you will be setting yourself up for disappointment.

Instead of asking yourself do body wraps really work, why not start with a more important question: am I willing to work to achieve my weight loss goals?

In this 7-part weight loss and fitness article, we will explore the most popular types of wraps as well as other important factors to look at in making your decision, assuming you've already answered the question above with a resounding yes, I'm willing to work

The Basic Three in Wrapping:
3 popular types of body wraps are mineral wraps, herbal body wraps and detoxing clay wraps. Of these 3, I personally favor detoxifying clays (Choose herbal-wraps that add only organic herbs and use the purest detoxing clays.

A note about aluminum:
Ask about aluminum content in the clays being used. This is an important consideration for me because of the studies I've read about linking excess aluminum and health challenges such as Alzheimer's. Some clays have a lot of aluminum while others do not. Ask.

However, as long as the ingredients are pure and quality ingredients, any one of these three main types, as well as the newer options such as infrared heat and lipase wraps, can provide benefits. Please read on about what is realistic to expect and what is just not realistic to expect. Regardless of type of treatment you choose, the strongest tips I can share are:

Scrutinize body-wrap ingredients: Some of what goes on you will also go in you, through your pores, so look for organic ingredients

Ask questions about safety: What do the wrap-technicians say about dehydration, preparing before the wrap, what to expect after the wrap and any unusual symptoms that might indicate a problem while doing the wrap?

Ask questions about allergic reactions: Do not assume that there are no cautions. Wrap-technicians will tend to be busy and could forget to mention something so always ask about allergic reactions.

Specifically mention any ingredient you are aware of that might cause a reaction if applied topically. Do this whether or not you see your allergic ingredient listed.

Your allergen might be there and just be part of a "mixture" that is added as one ingredient, similar to the way manufacturers often include monosodium glutamate in with "vegetable broth" in tuna.

Discuss any and all medications you are taking and any medical condition you have: In particular, let your wrap-technician know if you have diabetes, heart disease or circulatory problems.

Visit the spa's website before an in-person visit: Evaluating your options may be easier if the spa has a website because, though you'd still be hit with marketing as soon as you go there, you wouldn't be getting the hard sell that an in-person techician can impose. Visit the website and write down a list of questions to ask the wrap technician when you call or visit. Ask about any package deals, promotions, etc.

A spa offering any type of weight loss tool should also be able to provide "realistic" results. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Look for testimonials from people who have kept the weight off for at least six months. It's one thing to lose 19 inches in an hour. It's another thing to still have that 19 inches gone after half a year has passed.

It is my hope that you use body-wraps and any other tools for weight loss in addition to healthy living and not instead of making positive changes that would support a better weight for you. Any weight loss too really works best within a well-rounded program including diet and fitness, as well as motivation coaching and counseling for emotional issues surrounding persistent weight gain.

Part Two: Do Body Wraps Really Work for Weight Loss?
Part Three: Reasonable Benefits to Expect from Bodywrapping
Part Four: Myths and Misconceptions About Wrapping
Part Five: Lipase and Infrared Body Wraps - Do They Work?
Part Six: Herbal Body Wraps - Herbs Commonly Used
Part Seven: Achieving Optimal Success with Bodywrapping

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Health Care Disclaimer: Most body wraps are generally considered safe for the person who is overweight but otherwise healthy. However, if you are under a doctor's care for any known medical condition, you should always check with your doctor before doing a wrap, especially where heat is involved and especially in cases of diabetes and heart disease. Body wraps are not for those who are pregnant or nursing, unless your doctor approves.

Making a decision on whether to have a bodywrap or not, based on the contents found in this health article is at the sole discretion of the reader. For best results with any weight loss plan, assemble a team of support for all aspects of healthy reduction over time. Please consult with a qualified fitness coach, dietician, weight loss specialist and nutritionist to help you develop the overall lifestyle changes that result in permanent weight loss. Also, compare the ingredients and carefully read the testimonials of those who have used a particular wrap, to help you find body wraps that work. Do body wraps work? Yes, if you work too, by making positive lifestyle changes that support your fitness and weight loss goals.