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The recent trend of detoxification in Western countries has actually been prevalent in Chinese society for a long time, with various detox products being very popular. However, doctors have found that people in Taiwan generally prefer using herbal remedies and folk remedies for detoxification, often leading to severe side effects such as fulminant hepatitis instead of achieving detoxification.
Professor Xu Jinchuan from the Department of Internal Medicine at National Taiwan University College of Medicine pointed out that most toxins in the human body are broken down by the liver. If the liver cannot fully decompose the toxins, many symptoms such as dull complexion and poor skin condition may appear. At this time, one should seek medical treatment immediately rather than using so-called "detox products" on their own, to avoid increasing the burden on the liver and causing more problems.
He gave an example of the artist Shi Ying, who had to undergo an emergency liver transplant due to fulminant hepatitis caused by taking "liver-protecting" health supplements recommended by others while being a hepatitis B carrier. In the past, there have also been cancer patients who believed in folk remedies and consumed centipedes and snake gallbladders for detoxification, thinking it could cure cancer, but ended up causing fulminant hepatitis.
Dr. Lin Jieliang, director of the Clinical Toxicology Department at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Linkou, stated that in recent years, another "detox" trend has emerged in Taiwan, which involves testing heavy metal content in hair and other body parts to determine the need for detoxification. This method appears scientific but is actually misleading and lacks clear scientific evidence.
He analyzed that scientific poisoning has specific symptomatic indicators and cannot be determined solely by the heavy metal content in hair or other body parts. Moreover, the effectiveness of such detox methods is questionable. A foreign experiment showed that people with mercury-containing dentures who were injected with detox agents and placebos both reported feeling more refreshed, indicating that so-called "detoxification" might largely be a psychological effect.
Experts believe that the human body inherently has the ability to detoxify. As long as one consumes natural, balanced, and minimally chemically processed foods and maintains a regular routine, there is no need to worry about toxin accumulation. Even if there are toxins in the body, as long as one stops exposure, the body will gradually eliminate them. If one indiscriminately uses "detox methods," not only may they be ineffective, but they could also delay or exacerbate existing diseases, leading to more severe consequences.
Source: http://tw. news. yahoo. com/ 060105/ 15/ 2q5pv. html
Shen Yaozi, Winter of Yiyou
The human body is a dynamic equilibrium system, a dissipative structure. Just as driving a car inevitably produces exhaust, as long as a person is alive, they must continuously ingest food, exchange air, and take in toxins from the outside world. These are then broken down, synthesized, burned for energy, and produce metabolic waste, which is expelled from the body. Under normal circumstances, output and input are in dynamic balance. The human body naturally detoxifies and expels metabolic waste. The so-called "detoxification" generally involves using various methods to accelerate this expulsion. However, unless one stops eating and breathing, there will always be toxins and waste in the body, which can never be completely expelled. Forced methods can only expel them temporarily and may have side effects, making them unsuitable for long-term use.
The simplest, cheapest, and most effective way to maintain health is to stay "active." Being "active" ensures "smooth flow," as the ancients said, "A door hinge never rusts, and flowing water never stagnates." If a door hinge is frequently used, it won't get infested with worms; if a drain is kept clear, it won't rot or stink, and any dirt will be quickly washed away. The human body is the same. Through moderate physical activity, the body's internal flow is maintained, preventing stagnation. This means there are no "extra" waste or toxins, and they won't accumulate in various parts of the body, leading to dark spots, obesity, pathological changes, or cancer. Given the severe environmental pollution in modern times, it's even more important to eat less and move more. There's no need to seek complicated solutions when simple ones are at hand.
If there is a pathological accumulation of metabolic waste or poisoning, it is essential to consult a doctor and not rely on one's own cleverness.
Herbal Detox Leads to Fulminant Hepatitis Outbreak
Professor Xu Jinchuan from the Department of Internal Medicine at National Taiwan University College of Medicine pointed out that most toxins in the human body are broken down by the liver. If the liver cannot fully decompose the toxins, many symptoms such as dull complexion and poor skin condition may appear. At this time, one should seek medical treatment immediately rather than using so-called "detox products" on their own, to avoid increasing the burden on the liver and causing more problems.
He gave an example of the artist Shi Ying, who had to undergo an emergency liver transplant due to fulminant hepatitis caused by taking "liver-protecting" health supplements recommended by others while being a hepatitis B carrier. In the past, there have also been cancer patients who believed in folk remedies and consumed centipedes and snake gallbladders for detoxification, thinking it could cure cancer, but ended up causing fulminant hepatitis.
Dr. Lin Jieliang, director of the Clinical Toxicology Department at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Linkou, stated that in recent years, another "detox" trend has emerged in Taiwan, which involves testing heavy metal content in hair and other body parts to determine the need for detoxification. This method appears scientific but is actually misleading and lacks clear scientific evidence.
He analyzed that scientific poisoning has specific symptomatic indicators and cannot be determined solely by the heavy metal content in hair or other body parts. Moreover, the effectiveness of such detox methods is questionable. A foreign experiment showed that people with mercury-containing dentures who were injected with detox agents and placebos both reported feeling more refreshed, indicating that so-called "detoxification" might largely be a psychological effect.
Experts believe that the human body inherently has the ability to detoxify. As long as one consumes natural, balanced, and minimally chemically processed foods and maintains a regular routine, there is no need to worry about toxin accumulation. Even if there are toxins in the body, as long as one stops exposure, the body will gradually eliminate them. If one indiscriminately uses "detox methods," not only may they be ineffective, but they could also delay or exacerbate existing diseases, leading to more severe consequences.
Source: http://tw. news. yahoo. com/ 060105/ 15/ 2q5pv. html
Critique of the "Detox Trend"
The human body is a dynamic equilibrium system, a dissipative structure. Just as driving a car inevitably produces exhaust, as long as a person is alive, they must continuously ingest food, exchange air, and take in toxins from the outside world. These are then broken down, synthesized, burned for energy, and produce metabolic waste, which is expelled from the body. Under normal circumstances, output and input are in dynamic balance. The human body naturally detoxifies and expels metabolic waste. The so-called "detoxification" generally involves using various methods to accelerate this expulsion. However, unless one stops eating and breathing, there will always be toxins and waste in the body, which can never be completely expelled. Forced methods can only expel them temporarily and may have side effects, making them unsuitable for long-term use.
The simplest, cheapest, and most effective way to maintain health is to stay "active." Being "active" ensures "smooth flow," as the ancients said, "A door hinge never rusts, and flowing water never stagnates." If a door hinge is frequently used, it won't get infested with worms; if a drain is kept clear, it won't rot or stink, and any dirt will be quickly washed away. The human body is the same. Through moderate physical activity, the body's internal flow is maintained, preventing stagnation. This means there are no "extra" waste or toxins, and they won't accumulate in various parts of the body, leading to dark spots, obesity, pathological changes, or cancer. Given the severe environmental pollution in modern times, it's even more important to eat less and move more. There's no need to seek complicated solutions when simple ones are at hand.
If there is a pathological accumulation of metabolic waste or poisoning, it is essential to consult a doctor and not rely on one's own cleverness.