Detox Guide: Fasting Plans, Body Cleanses & Weight Loss

Detoxification strategies range from 24-hour fasts to 21-day cleansing diets, targeting toxin removal from organs like the kidneys and spleen.

Simple Homemade Weight Loss Cleanse

Undertaking a cleanse for weight loss is meant to jump-start weight loss by cleaning out the colon, though claims that cleansing or detoxing promotes weight loss remain unfounded, as of 2011. Daily laxative use as part of a cleanse can result in dehydration, electrolyte depletion and impairment of bowel function.

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