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D e b u n k i n g [28] • DAYSPA • may 2017 © GETTY IMAGES I n the oversaturated markets of diet and detoxifi cation, it can be a bit overwhelming for spa owners, let alone their clients, to determine what's factual. With such a range of impressive claims—detoxing is alleged to help with weight loss, skin conditions, energy levels and rid the body of internal impurities— it's no wonder people are turning to their trusted skincare and wellness experts for information about the process. Which, of course, means you need to position yourself as an expert. For starters, understand that toxins themselves are not a myth. "We come in contact with environmental toxins on a daily basis," says Alicia Armistead, B.S., D.C., and founder of Healing Arts NYC in Fairfi eld, Connecticut, and Brooklyn and Manhattan in New York. "A healthy body will be able to handle toxins entering its system and then fl ush them. But over time, with such high levels of exposure, the body can have diffi culty detoxing at the rate it needs to, which is why toxins build up." Simply going about our daily lives exposes our bodies to toxins, says Washington, D.C.-based Ashley Koff , R.D., and founder of the Ashley Koff Approved method for healthy living. "We are designed with a detoxifi cation system for a reason—it's an ongoing part of staying healthy," she explains. Then there are all the questions that clients will ask. Why, and how, do toxins stay in our systems? If our liver and kidneys are functioning properly, why is detoxing necessary? Is embarking on an all-liquid diet actually good for your body? In an eff ort to distinguish truth from falsehood, we picked the brains of dietary experts, spa professionals and supplement formulators to ensure you have all the information you need to properly inform your clients. We've sorted fact from fi ction to help you and your clients truly comprehend the detox arena. by Rachel Kossman Detox Debunking