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Some detox practices carry serious risks

detox 150x150 Some detox practices carry serious risksIt seems every time you turn on the TV, flip through a magazine, or go online, you are faced with another commercial or infomercial about the benefits of detoxifying the body through magic pills or solutions. From detox diets and foot cleansings to nasal irrigation and colon clearing– the options are seemingly limitless. Proving the benefits of such toxin-removing practices is sketchy, says Dr. Tyrone M. in a column in the Phillippine Star. And some practices can be downright dangerous to your health.

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