Avoid this: 'Many people do it for detoxification but I wouldn't recommend it because there are no recognisable benefits. Detoxification takes place largely in the liver and kidneys, the colon is purely a digestive track,' said Dr Chua Bee Hong, general practitioner at Bishan Family Doctors.
The alternatives: Dr Chua said it is more important to develop a healthy diet consisting of a rich supply of antioxidants normally found in fresh fruits and vegetables as even with detoxification, toxins still remain in our bodies.
Source: "Mind Your Body" of the Straits Times published on 25 June 2008
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