Released on = February 3, 2006, 5:44 am

Press Release Author = SEMS Consultancy

Industry = Food & Beverage

Press Release Summary = Manchester based nutritionist speaks out against scientists'
advice to abandon detox diets in favour of sleep and tap water.

Press Release Body = Traditionally January is the month of abstinence and health
consciousness after the excesses of Christmas. Come the new year, people all over
the country climb onto their scales and shudder at the pounds they have piled on
over the festive season. Ashamed of the way they indulged in mince pies and
chocolate, they vow to turn over a healthy leaf and nourish their bodies with fruit
and vegetables to flush out the harmful toxins they have absorbed.

However, this January a number of scientists spoke out against the nation's efforts
encouraging them to abandon detox diets in favour of tap water and early nights.

Elizabeth Harfleet, a Manchester based nutritionist, is horrified. She argues that
although drinking plenty of water and getting enough sleep is vital for health
living, the benefit of a detox diet should not be underestimated.

"A detox diet, whether undertaken alone or with the support of a practitioner, can
provide the incentive to take charge of health and wellbeing and make a fresh start.
Our bodies are constantly struggling to shed excess toxins, so taking steps to
remove them and not add to them either has to be a positive step. A detox diet rich
in fresh fruit, vegetables, light proteins, water and freshly made juices, in
addition to any herbal cleansing products which may be used, can help to give any
health initiative a real kick start".


Web Site = http://www.wellbeing-nutrition.com/nutritional-therapist-uk-manchester.htm

Contact Details = 0161 740 5917

12 Gwendor Avenue, Manchester, M8 4LE

elizabeth@wellbeing-nutrition.com