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    9 Biggest Lies in Wellness

    May 04, 2020 4 minutes
    By Alice Oglethorpe

    1 Eating Activated Charcoal is a Smart Way to Detox

    The claim: The charcoal in ink-coloured cakes, soft-serve cones and lemonade will remove toxins.

    The truth: “Activated charcoal is used in emergency rooms for people who have been poisoned, but charcoal smoothies or charcoal whatever isn’t going to detox your body,” says nutritionist Abby Langer. Your liver handles toxins. Besides, activated charcoal can interfere with certain meds.

    TRY THIS: Treat your liver right by reducing booze consumption and by nourishing it with minimally processed foods.

    2 Swishing Oil Can Help Your Teeth and Breath

    Using a tablespoon of oil – most often coconut –

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