It's hard to avoid the various claims for diet detoxes and cleanses. In fact it very tempting especially with the number of celebrity endorsements. However, there is absolutely no credible research that recommends detoxes or cleanses. Our bodies come well equipped with a liver, kidneys, skin and lungs that will remove any harmful substances. Furthermore, these organs don't need any help to be more effective and efficient from any of these drinks on the internet.
Nor do you need your colon irrigated. Several years ago, on the recommendation of a friend, I had colon irrigation. I'm on the low end of the range of bowel movements and I sometimes feel that if I got fid of 'waste' sooner and more often that I would be healthier and slimmer. After going through this procedure, nothing changed, even in the short-term. Don't waste your money!
The strongest article on detoxes, cleanses and colon irrigation that I found was published by The Guardian recently. Also, check out this CBC Marketplace report on Dr. Oz's detox. The report concluded that "the detox treatment didn’t result in a negative change in health status. But there was also no improvement.”
This infographic by Prevention perfectly explains what happens to your body when it's on a cleanse.
Once again, eat a healthy diet and exercise and don't fall for any of these scams!
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