Detox Myth 1: Certain liquid diets can push out toxins.
Nope. No fad diet can eliminate harmful invaders faster than your built-in clean-up crew (the liver, kidneys, and colon). "The best 'cleansing' strategy is a proper diet, regular exercise, and not smoking," says Stephen Dahmer, M.D.
Detox Myth 2: Drinking loads of water detoxes the body.
H2O hydrates the liver and kidneys and encourages toxins to leave the body via urination. However. . .guzzling excessively in the name of detoxing can be just plain dangerous. Symptoms of "water intoxication" include headache, fatigue, vomiting, and mental disorientation. "Drink nine eight-ounce glasses of water spaced throughout the day," says Connie Diekman, R.D.
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