The fortnight of festive fun is over and don't you just know it.

Overindulgence is weighing on your conscience and detoxing the body - as well as the mind - probably tops a lot of people's wish lists in January.

But as the Monday blues become the everyday blues, is cutting out sinful foods and alcohol while surviving on fruit juices the only way?

Susie Whalley, features editor of Zest magazine, thinks people are looking for a gentler way to recover than the detoxes many of us know and hate.

She said: "The trend now is for gentler detoxes. But the three-day detox is still there for some people to try."

Massages and naturopathy may sound a more enjoyable way to deep cleanse but Ms Whalley warns it is one thing being gentle and another thing dodging the issue. You need to ask yourself how committed you are to really detoxing.

She said: "Some of the detox drinks like detox teas are no good if you don't combine it with something. It's no good having a good workout if your diet is rubbish."

Georgios Tzenichristos, creator of the lipotherapy massage, a deep tissue rub, agrees there is no quick fix.

He said: "The treatment only helps you get started. It makes you feel better and then you continue the work at home."

Here are a few of the latest detox therapies available:

LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE - A revitalising massage therapy The lymph system is the body's waste disposal system, which acts as a defence by clearing toxins.

As it is prone to blockages, lymphatic drainage therapy aims to retrain it to flow faster and more efficiently.

The light massage is so relaxing that some therapists complain about patients falling asleep on the treatment table.

Sessions last one hour on average and cost from £20 for half-an-hour.

The process can help treat fluid retention, excess weight and one of life's great scourges - cellulite. It can also calm the nervous system and relieve stress and tension.

AQUA DETOX - A body detox with a foot spa This is a water-based treatment using salt-laced water infused with electromagnetic waves to draw out the body's toxins through pores in the feet.

As the water in the spa changes colour, it reveals areas in the body that are toxic. The darker the water turns, the more toxins in the body.

Repeated therapy should show a rapid decrease in toxicity in the body while vitality and energy levels are boosted.

One disadvantage is some patients complain of feeling sick afterwards, with some suffering flu-like symptoms for 24 hours after the treatment.

Prices range from £30 to £90 for treatments lasting 30 minutes to more than 90 minutes.

KOYOTAKARA - The DIY detox in a bag.

In reflexology the sole of the foot is seen as the area which reflects the condition of our internal organs, so targeting this area is essential for a detox.

This detoxifier originated in the Far East and involves massaging the acupuncture points on the soles of the feet.

The process involves attaching a sachet containing natural ingredients on to the feet in order to draw out the toxins.

Users wear a sachet on each foot every night for seven to 14 days depending on toxin levels.

There is evidence the therapy may help those suffering from rheumatism and arthritis.

A 12 sachet, six-night detox is available from Masters Pharmaceutical for £24.99.

NUTRA-CHEWS - The easy detox all the way from Hollywood.

Many of us fail to eat a proper diet, yet eating correctly can be one of the easiest ways to cleanse our bodies.

The right balance of nutrients is often all we need to help detox. Apples, for instance, improve digestion and help the immune system while carrots and pineapple clean the liver.

According to the makers of nutra-chews, worrying about your diet could be over, as the goodness of fruit and veg is condensed into the sweet.

Nutra-chews have become the latest craze for celebs and stars of sunny Los Angeles.

For a two month supply priced £29.99, call 0870 117563.

LIPOTHERAPY - A treatment helping to boost weight loss and reduce cellulite By combining several therapies into one, this treatment aims to battle weight loss and reduce cellulite.

It involves a deep-tissue, skin-rolling massage, nutrition advice, exercise, aromatherapy and phytotherapy (herbal medicines) to nourish, heal and strengthen the tissues, balance hormones, improve circulation and boost fat loss.

The treatment is done in the salon but can then be repeated at home.

It lasts about an hour and costs from £50 up to £75.