Thinking of detoxing this January? Here’s the facts
CHRISTMAS has left us all feeling a little the worse for wear. Dark circles under the eyes from too many late nights, extra weight around the stomach from over indulgence, and a spotty complexion from an excess of turkey sandwiches, mince pies, and alcohol.
Surely this means it’s time for a detox? But is there any scientific basis behind the concept of washing away our calorific sins? Does our body really store toxins and impurities? And do any of these raw food diets, juice cleanses and colonic irrigation treatments work? Or are they cynical marketing techniques targeting consumers who feel guilty after their yuletide blowouts?
