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I am not a big fan of detox diets myself as I feel that a detox generally should be done at a retreat or under strict medical supervision. But with the publicity they recieve and the celebrity endorsement I believe that home treatment or home detox is seriously on the increase.

One rather worrying trend is that of young teenage girls doing a detox diet which can lead to serious health problems and potential eating disorders in the future.

Detox diets like the Lemonade diet, Martha’s vineyard diet and to a lesser extent the Mediterranean diet are frequently discussed in womens magazines and on talk shows and this can lead to their implied endorsement in the eyes of those who may not be mature enough to understand the distinctions.

However doctors are especially concerned that teenagers who fast on detox diets make not receive the essential calories and nutrients they need for development. Also another group who could have adverse effects to such methods of dieting are diabetics who need to maintain good blood glucose control.

I came across this rather excellent article on a Law Malpractice Website which gives some helpful guidelines on what to look out for when accesing a detox diet and what maybe to discuss with your kids who might be considering doing a detox. 

I will briefly summarise the article but recommend you take a look for yourself at their website which has some great information.

What to look out for with Detox Diet Promotions : This is what to look out for in advertising promotions for detox programs according to the Mayo Clinic.

Red Flag Words: The advertisements or promotional materials usually include words such as ’satisfaction guaranteed,’ ‘miracle cure’ or ‘new discovery.’ If the product were in fact a cure, you expect your doctor to recommend it or at very least find it widely reported in the media. 

Pseudomedical jargon: Though terms such as ‘purify,’ ‘detoxify’ and ‘energize’ may sound impressive and may even have an element of truth, they’re generally used to cover up a lack of scientific proof. Watch out for these words.

Cure-alls: The manufacturer claims that the product can treat a wide range of symptoms, or cure or prevent a number of diseases. Wonder drugs just don’t exist! 

Use of Testimonials: Testimonials are no substitute for solid scientific documentation. If the product is scientifically sound, the manufacturer will promote the scientific evidence. If you have to search all over the Web site for this evidence or you can’t find any evidence at all to back up the manufacturer’s claims it is mored likely to be untrue or at very least of little value. 

False accusations: The manufacturer of the product accuses the government or a medical profession of suppressing important information about the product’s benefits. Neither the government nor any medical profession has any reason to withhold information that could help people. This may be especially true of products that do not have appropriate FDA or other approval.

I said at the start of these posts that I am not a huge fan of detox diets although I know plenty of people who are. I believe they can be very effective at detoxing the body but you must do them under very strict control and not try and push the envelope.If you are looking for a totally safe weight loss plan which requires no dieting, or hours of exercise take a look at the Dreambody Now program just click her for details for safe weight loss. 

 

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