Toxin debate…

So I was skimming through the New York Times today and came across another article in relation to Toxins in your body - “Flush Those Toxins! Eh, Not So Fast.”  In my opinion, I think it’s bogus.  Toxins exist, yes, and they do get into your body.  But from what I have read elsewhere it seems as if our kidney, liver, and other components of our digestive system do a great job removing them themselves.  All the “results” that I ever hear people claim from these detoxifying diets are an increase in energy and just “feeling” better.  My explanation – Placebo.  It also seems obvious that when you drink a mixture of water, lemon juice, cayanne pepper and maple syrup and avoiding fast food, fatty foods, oils, then no shi*t are you going to lose weight.  I suppose if it makes one feel better then who am I to say not to do it as long as it has no adverse negative side effects – which I think as science studies these fad diets more we may find some.  I also have to admit, I did become a sucker and try a very small detox diet.  This consisted of drinking two glasses juice with Psyllium mixed in a day.  All this did was make my stomach grumble and complain.  Did I feel any different, no.  But I did “feel” like I was doing something healthy so therefore I noticed I wanted to trick myself into actually thinking I was healthier. Anyways, I just felt like putting in my two cents.

-UPDATE-
Read this article if you’re interested - “Experts warn of detox diet dangers”