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Meanwhile, critics say that although detoxification regimens claim to eliminate toxins, most people’s bodies are capable of doing that on their own. Dr. Clemens said that consuming copious amounts of fluids might help eliminate water-soluble chemicals like, say, arsenic, but it does nothing for fat-soluble chemicals, meaning those stored in fat. Colonics and laxatives, so-called purifying agents, can lead to fainting, muscle cramps and dehydration. What’s more, high-volume consumption of liquids can cause hyponatremia, or low sodium in the blood, said Dr. Clemens. Dr. Ronald Stram, medical director and founder of the Center for Integrative Health and Healing in Delmar, N.Y., believes that eating whole foods always trumps fasting or juice diets — and that education overrules everything. ‘People are getting their info from the massage therapist or the clerk at the health food store who may not know the potential risks,’ he said.
