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Detox has earned a bad rap because too many diets call for fasting and deprivation. Here's all you need to know to detox in a safe and healthy way.

Detox diets – healthy or harmful?

Overweight, constipated and generally unhappy with life? DietDoc discusses the wisdom of trying to reversing this state of affairs by means of a detox diet.

On detox

When Carine Visagie decided to go on a detox diet, she was in for a surprise. Read about her experience and find out how you could attempt a similar five-day diet.

Detox foot pads

Detox while you sleep - or so the manufacturer claims. André van Wyk put these pads to the test.

Debunking detox diets

It sounds like a good idea: go on a detox diet to shed kilos and "purify" your body by eliminating waste products and "toxins". But really, is this a smart way to lose weight?

Detox: nutritional support

Targeted nutrition may optimise balanced detoxification and promote optimal health throughout life, says dietician Kim Hoffmann.

Detox diets: do they really work?

In a bid to rid their bodies of so-called 'toxins' after a period of over-indulgence, people often 'detox' or 'cleanse'. However, how healthy is it and is it necessary at all?

The liver: your detox organ

The liver is the body's detoxification organ. It's the largest organ and is also one of the most important. Here's a brief summary of its functions.

Refuel and recharge

Detox has earned a bad rap because too many diets call for fasting and deprivation. Here's a healthier, less stressful way to clean up bad eating habits.

Regular, or ridiculous?

Advertisers would have us believe that health and happiness – especially for women – depend on regular bowel movements.

Sweating does not detox the body

The Web is filled with products and practices that promise to "detoxify" the body through various means, from extreme diets to spa treatments to sweating.

10-step detox eating plan

The all-natural detox route could be just the solution you need after the festive season binge. Here are some pointers to help kick-start your body for a healthier new year.