India, March 5 -- You've enjoyed the colours and revelry at Holi, but as the celebrations draw to a close, your body may be craving a reset. In fact, a post-Holi detox becomes crucial for maintaining balance. "A detox helps the body recover from dehydration, excess sugar, fried foods, and possible skin irritation from colours. It reduces bloating, fatigue, and digestive discomfort," says Dr Bhushan Bhole, Senior Consultant, GI Surgery and Liver Transplantation, PSRI Hospital, adding, "Just focus on clean, simple foods and proper hydration that helps restore balance and energy levels quickly.' Dr Nishant Tanwar, HOD, Dietetics and Nutrition, Yatharth Super Speciality Hospital, Sector-88, Faridabad, recommends tackling dehydration first. He advises having a blend of ginger, lemon, honey and mint to soothe the stomach, or a banana smoothie to replenish electrolytes. "Coconut water, green tea, and fresh lemon water can prevent dehydration. The vitamin C in lemons and citrus fruits accelerates the liver's detoxification process, reducing the heaviness of a hangover," he adds. Prernaa Singh, Bariatric, Nutrition and Fitness Counsellor at Accord Super Speciality Hospital, advises focusing on a gut reset next. She says, "Your digestive system will benefit from lighter, wholesome foods that are nourishing." Her post-Holi meal plan is vegetable poha or fruits with soaked nuts for breakfast, dal with rice or millet and curd for lunch, and a light dinner of khichdi or soup. "Avoid fried, overly spicy, or sugary foods for a couple of days," she continues. While your insides recover, your skin and hair need just as much attention. Dr Sonali Kohli, Senior Consultant, Dermatology, Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital, warns: "Industrial dyes, heavy metals, alkaline agents, and even mica particles that damage the skin barrier are found in many synthetic powders. Usually, the result is frizzy, brittle hair and flaky, dry, irritable skin," she explains. "Cleanse gently with a syndet-based (soap-free) cleanser with a slightly acidic pH (5.5-6) and use a ceramide-rich moisturiser," she suggests. For hair, Dr Kohli advises simplicity: "Fragrance-free aloe vera gel may reduce inflammation. Before shampooing, massage hair gently with coconut or argan oil to break down pigments. Homemade remedies using baking soda or citrus will make the irritation worse, so avoid them."...