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Proponents of detoxification foot baths claim they are capable of helping the human body in numerous ways. [5] Effects like "re-balancing the cellular energy" of the body, helping with headaches and sleeplessness, to kidney, liver and immune system function are regularly stated. [6]
While the detoxification foot pads seem to be popular among young populations in some regions, the effect of the pads remains unclear. "Removing heavy metals from the body" seems to be good for health; however, the human body needs certain amount of heavy metals such as zinc, iron, copper, etc. Excessive amounts of heavy metal can cause disease. [8]
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According to a British Dietetic Association (BDA) Fact Sheet, "The whole idea of detox is nonsense. The body is a well-developed system that has its own builtin mechanisms to detoxify and remove waste and toxins." [5] It went on to characterize the idea as a "marketing myth", [5] while other critics have called the idea a "scam" [26] and a "hoax".
How to detox your body in 24 hours and remove toxins from body naturally using detox drinks, detox foods, breathing exercises and workouts.
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Proponents of charcoal detoxes claim that it will cleanse the body by aiding in the removal of excess toxins that the body is unable to get rid of by itself. [12] Other claims made include that the use of activated charcoal provides anti-ageing benefits, will increase energy , brighten skin, decrease wind and bloating and aid weight loss.