We have a massage place in a nearby shopping centre that claims to detox while you put your feet in a spa massager thingo .
The water changes colour after 30mins if toxins are released, I believe they scrub the feet with something before hand and depending upon the colour of water afterwards it'll show what toxins were eliminated....
I've been thinking that it can't be too harmful, I'm not changing my already healthy diet, and it's just putting my feet in water...right?
This is a great thread - it seems that you have all worked out that fad detoxes are pretty crappy and often dangerous. The word 'detox' is certainly popular these days, and many companies are making big bucks from detox-in-a-box type products... even though they don't really work.
Now... I want to put my two cents in... if that's okay...
In my opinion, a well designed detox is based around removing the foods and substances that put extra stress on our bodies (especially our liver). Our bodies are truly amazing and have the ability to detoxify and heal if given half the chance. The detox programs that I put my clients on are focused on removing certain substances from the diet/lifestyle, which in turn frees up the bodies energy to detoxify itself. My view of a good detox is one that is filled with beautiful fresh wholefoods, lots of water (33ml per kg of body weight per day), herbs to support the function of the liver and repair the gut wall, good quality protein, and plenty of moral support! I don't like people to feel hungry or too deprived during a detox, and I tailor programs to suit each individual.
I usually remove all stimulants (tea, coffee, nicotine, chocolate, sugar), alcohol, dairy products, red meat, grains (bread, biscuits, pastries etc.) and most oils (cold-pressed olive & coconut oils are fine). Usually a detox like this will last for two to three weeks, and most people usually integrate many of the food choices and recipes from the 'detox' into their everyday diets. One of the many benefits of these programs is that afterwards, people view their food choices much more clearly, are more aware of what/when/why they eat certain foods and often make permanent healthy changes.
I personally like to do a detox program myself twice a year, and ALWAYS feel so much better during and afterward. I still put off the beginning of a detox for as long as I possibly can... because I am human and I love all the culinary delights that this planet has to offer... but two weeks is not long, and the benefits are huge... And, you can reward yourself with a lovely glass of red and some blue vein cheese once the detox is done
Sorry for the rant, I could go on for so much longer but I'll spare you... feel free to ask any specific questions you may have.
Detox or no detox, it's all about sensible eating of unprocessed foods and not eating too much.
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