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Saturday, April 04, 2026

Feel the burn!

A bold weight-loss program of the Life of Life Healing Spa in Hong Kong involves actually setting fire briefly to the parts of the body holding the most fat. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

According to owner Karen Chu, the fire follows an energy flow 'reading,' full-body exfoliation, high-pressure hose spray, and herb-and-potion and alcohol rub-downs. However, wet towels and a fire extinguisher are at the ready in case of problems. 

 

 

 

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Chu said approximately 100 clients have undergone the treatment with no complications, and the ones interviewed by the Daily Telegraph reporter praised the service.

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