Detox or detoxification is long known, but lately much discussed and even performed. Method of body cleansing detox way is still being debated. But if there are people who want to do it, what should be taken to ensure that safe?
"The main principle is willing to consult a doctor," said Dr. Phaidon L. Toruan, healthy living practitioner, when contacted by detikHealth, and was written on Wednesday (24/04/2013).
According to Dr. Phaidon, there are still many people who do not understand how the physiological processes of the body from the effects of detox. "By consulting a doctor, it will be given input what kind of detox can be given to the patient," said Dr. Phaidon.
He explained detox safe or not depends on the physical condition of the patient and what purpose does the detox. If the patient wants to improve the digestive system, the colon detox is done, and so on.
"If you have to consult a doctor who is competent, then surely the process is safe," he added.
To start a detox actually takes time. As summarized by AFP from a variety of sources, before starting to detox, patients should not consume caffeine and foods with high sugar content. Instead, patients should eat fresh food instead of packaged foods alias. But whatever preparations, should consult with a competent doctor.