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F A L S E . T R U E . T R U E O R F A L S E ? T R U E O R F A L S E ? [ 32 ] • DAYSPA • may 2017 debunking detox © GETTY IMAGES FALSE. Only toxins that are water-soluble can be eff ectively sweat out but, notes Jackson, sweat-inducing activities are good for the body. "Dry saunas, steam rooms and cardiovascular activities are great; sweating is one of the ways our bodies detoxify," she says. Maria Schalkoff , colon hydrotherapist and lymphatic therapy specialist at Provence Wellness Center in New York City, explains that the skin acts almost like a third kidney. "It's our thermo regulator; when the body contains too many toxins, our skin helps eliminate them and evacuate waste products through its sweat glands," says the spa pro, who encourages her clients to take infrared saunas. "Always be sure that they rehydrate afterward," she adds. TRUE. This statement remains true only if the liquids provide all of the important nutrients that support detox. M'lis manufactures a Total Body Cleanse system, and Jackson emphasizes that those who use the products aren't robbing their bodies of nutrients. "It's not a fast and they're not starving— participants are ingesting calories, and the cleanse is just a chance to let the body use its energy to digest and clean up what's already present," she says. Koff agrees that a liquid diet can be helpful, as "it doesn't require extra digestive eff orts, so the body can work on detoxifi cation," she explains. "Conversely, if the liquid doesn't contain nutrients that support detox, or if it inadvertently includes toxins itself (such as pesticide residues from non-organic produce), the participant could be unwittingly adding to their toxin load." Zeratsky points out that juice-only diets can potentially deprive the body of necessary nutrients. "Clients aren't getting adequate protein or essential fats that they need in order to function," she says. "The body needs protein to have a working immune system as well as healthy hormone and enzyme levels." Davila advises guests to have blood work done before undertaking a liquid diet, which should last a maximum of three days. "Be sure they're supplementing their diet with electrolytes, and that the juice they're drinking contains some natural sugars," she advises. Liquid diets can be an eff ective detox method. Sweating, either from exercise or heat therapy, can entirely rid the body of toxins. TRUE OR FALSE? TRUE OR FALSE?