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		dedward on July 12, 2013 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: ADHD Drugs Don't Boost Kids' Grades, Studies Find is there any scientific evidence for "cleanses" at all? Because the word "cleanse" sets off my BS detector like crazy.

loceng on July 15, 2013 [–]

It just means reviewing and cleaning up your diet and/or giving your digestive system a break - either with a full fast (water only), or limiting what you eat. There are gimmicky cleanses, just like there are gimmicky fitness products, etc..

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