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.

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My Tongue Is Still Coated on Day Nine of a Master Cleanse

The Master Cleanse is a fad diet plan, championed by celebrities, as a fast way to drop 10 or more pounds. Singer and actress Beyonce Knowles reportedly used the Master Cleanse to lose 20 lbs. for the film "Dreamgirls." Although the Master Cleanse promotes weight loss, it also causes unpleasant side effects.

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