Cleanses

[Zen]

I want to ask exactly what it is but dont want to sound stupid

If I gave a ---- about sounding stupid I'd be Silent Bob.
Which would be more stupid-
a) To not ask and just go do something that turns out to be stupid
or
2) Ask about it while thinking you sound stupid but deciding against it because it sounds stupid?

it sounds like a fad crash diet to me?:

I think you're on to something there.

Then there's always the third option of asking and making the wrong decision which does turn out to be stupid

[velogirl]

they are referring to a detox diet or colonic cleanse. if you want lots of information (and graphic photos) google either term.

many athletes detox on a regular basis. I do it about 3 times a year (it's a ritual with me and seasonal changes: winter, spring, and summer). I'm in week two of a detox right now. I personally find the process uplifting and renewing but it's definitely not for everyone.

and I wouldn't consider it a fad diet. I also wouldn't suggest trying it without the guidance of either a doctor or a nutritionist.

there are lots of reasons to detox, but the primary one (in my opinion) is to improve liver function and remove the toxins from your body.

[Zen]

Do your own research, consider the sources of the information presented and Google is your friend.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Detoxification
http://www.quackwatch.com/01Quackery...ics/detox.html

[KnottedYet]

A cleanse could be very good practice for the prep for a colonoscopy. Doing a few cleanses before you go for the real thing could make the real thing a snap!