Summary
It's become a buzzword for giving the body a break from a daily bombardment of processed food and drink. But detoxing without professional advice could be a waste of time or even dangerous, discovers Fiona MacGregor
THERE are some of us who fear that if all the toxins were removed from our body, there'd be very little body left. And before anyone starts with accusations of exaggeration, they should take a look at recent images of Katie Holmes, allegedly toxin-free but not looking good on it. The actress's painfully gaunt and unhealthy appearance, as she reputedly approaches the end of a punishing detox regime, would be enough to make anyone reach for a large Irish coffee to top up their caffeine, alcohol and dairy-product levels on the spot.See the full content of this document
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Ditching the Detox
Holmes, who along with her husband Tom Cruise adheres to the tenets of Scientology, is reported to be following a diet of "herbal drinks and a purification procedure, to eliminate toxic substances". The programme is supposedly recommended to female followers of Scientology who are hoping to become pregnant.
"Katie has almost rid her body of toxins, but sometimes it makes her lethargic," a source close to the Cruises was rep...See the full content of this document
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