Nothing (much) To Report

Source: BBC NEWS | Health | 'No proof' detoxing diets work

'Extraordinary systems'

Roger Clemens, professor of molecular pharmacology and toxicology at the University of Southern California and Dr Peter Pressman, an endocrinologist at private medical firm Geller, Rudnick, Bush and Bamberger say many have reported detoxing worked for them.

They write: "There are thousands of testimonials that describe experience of less bloating (actually the result of eating less food), clearer skin (improved hydration) and decreased headaches (reduced alcohol and caffeine)."

But they say the benefits people feel are not due to their body getting rid of excessive toxins.

"The suggestion that elimination of noxious agents is enhanced because of this regimen is categorically unsubstantiated and runs counter to our understanding about human physiology and biochemistry."

They say the improvements detoxers see are instead due to changing from what is likely to have been a "poor" diet.

But is anyone likely to listen? The diet industry certainly won't want anyone to take heed. They have far too much to loose should the general public ever wake up to the fact that they are being royally ripped off.

It seems to me, regardless of the subject that: believers believe and the rest are, at the very least, skeptical. So trying to persuade folk to think differently about their illogical convictions is often a completely pointless exercise, unless raising your blood-pressure is a favourite past-time of yours. But the producers of shows like Jerry Springer and Big Brother would be out of a job if people stopped the arguing.
The world communicates more than ever, but is anyone actually listening to what's being said?