Detoxing has become one of the trends of the last decade. People are willing to do anything to cleanse the body of what they "polluted" it with. The idea is not a bad one, but methods can range from useless to downright harmful.
Dr. Marina
Myth #1: Toxins are dangerous for your health
The first and most important: as soon as you see or hear the word "toxin," you should be skeptical. “Toxin” is a label often used by people who want to scare you into believing something.
Myth #2: The body accumulates toxins invisibly
Any intoxication has specific manifestations, which results in specific effects on the person. In this case, go to the doctor, get tested, find the source of the toxins and solve the problem. Trying to "eliminate toxins" when you feel well is not a good idea.
Myth #3: Toxins accumulate in the liver and kidneys
This is false — ===neither the liver nor the kidneys are capable of accumulating anything. This is likely a reference to the formation of stones in the [kidneys](https://ul.orna.me/KOge/libraryd...
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