The safety of the various approaches to detoxification varies
depending on the methods being used and the health status of the
individual. Possible risks of detoxification regimes by all
people regardless of their health status include dehydration or
depletion of essential nutrients. Professional guidance is
recommended for anyone seeking a serious detoxification program.
Unsupervised detoxification should not be attempted by people
who have an acute or serious medical condition without medical
consultation. Caution is advised in those taking prescription
medications, as blood levels of drugs may be reduced by
detoxification. This is especially a concern when herbs are
being used as part of a detoxification regime. Consult with your
healthcare professional first. An effective detoxification
regime may result in temporary side effects such as headaches
and other aches and pains, fatigue, skin eruptions, emotional
irritability, gas, tight muscles, yawning, temporary stopping of
menstruation, and temporary const