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Introduction & Overview |
Body Wraps may be yet another program marketed as an alternative weight loss and body management solution. The key idea behind body wrapping in general, and thus behind Body Wraps, is passing some “cleansing and detoxifying” minerals and herbs through the skin. Thus, it may be not be surprising to find many individuals opting for the method.
Body Wraps operates through its online presence, and as such, we have been unable to locate their manufacturing company. The fact that Body Wraps also sells Tanning Tables, Tanning Beds and Tanning Lotions also complicates the issue. We will therefore take a closer look at the Body Wraps website and its key offering, i.e. Body Wrap Kits and Supplies, and come to a conclusion as to whether it may really be an effective approach to weight loss.
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| Pros |
• Website caters to business starters
• Wraps may be a soothing way to unwind
• Overall approach is about stress release
• Some wraps may have some benefits, if not necessarily in weight loss
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| Cons |
• Method is unproven and merely anecdotal
• May not address weight gain due to hormones or heredity
• Does not emphasize taking supplements
• May be quite expensive
• No guarantee of cellulite reduction
• No professional support or guidance offered
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| Products Offered |
We will examine the Body Wraps offerings to determine their effectiveness on a weight management program. The complete line of Body Wraps Kits includes the following: Home Care Kit, Aloe Vera Mini Kit, Body Wrap Mini Kit, European Mini Kit, Body Wrap Startup Kit, Best Value Kit, Herbal Spa Pros 1/2/3 and Start Up Kits #1/#2/#3/#4. The supplies that may come with the Kits include: Aloe Vera Formulas, Body Wrap Formulas, Body Brushes, Body Wraps, Booties, Gloves, Miracle Gel, Body Wash, Slim Thighs, Amino Acid, GE Warming Oven, Wrap Roller. Besides these, Body Wraps also offers the following products: Saunas, Toning Tables, Tanning Beds, Tanning Lotions, and Body Wrap Seminars in select cities.
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| Concept |
As briefly mentioned above, the basic concept behind Body Wraps programs is to pass some “cleansing and detoxifying” minerals and herbs through the skin. To this end, we get to use their special Body Wraps, as they are unceremoniously called, that are said to contain essential herbs and minerals. The proprietary blends in the Wraps may involve ingredients like Aloe Vera and Seaweed.
The Body Wraps Kits are a do-it-yourself program. The program may also involve watching demonstration videos that purportedly show how to apply the wraps. The company also pushes its other costly products, like Saunas and Tanning Beds, to go along with the Wrap Kits. It is said that the Wraps work best when used in conjunction with these. However, we found little initiative to spend the huge amount of money required to get these products.
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| Customer Feedback |
Our survey of the testimonials posted on the official website and elsewhere, including formal and informal reviews in blogs, leads us to believe that the consensus among Body Wraps customers is fairly positive. However, we also came across a majority of opinions that hinted of having paired Body Wraps with some other supplemental formulas in a capsule form in order to achieve desired weight loss goals. Also, there seem to be many complaints about the costs involved.
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| Conclusion |
In the end, Body Wraps in general appear to be merely stress relieving methods. The program may offer an outlet for those who would prefer to see a chiropractor instead of a physician. However, users may have to be very motivated in order to strictly follow Bio Wraps routines. The wrapping and unwrapping processes, not to mention the “at least one hour” regimen required may be overwhelming for many.
For dieters who do not have the time and dedication for such programs, they may also wish to try a weight loss supplement in a capsule form. There are many safe and effective weight loss aids with free trial offers that may augment any exercise and diet program.
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