Detox

Most alcohols are toxic to humans even in relatively small amounts, however ethanol is less toxic than other alcohols and is commonly used drug by people who enjoy the relaxing and intoxicating effects of alcoholic drinks. In fact, alcohol is the most widely used psychoactive (mood-changing) recreational drug in Australia. In the year 2000 Australians consumed an average of 7.8 litres of pure alcohol per person! This amount to an average of 95 L of beer (9^th in the world), 19.7 L of wine (18^th in the world), and 1.3 L of spirits (34^th in the world).

A general detoxification programme aims to improve both liver detoxification processes and bowel elimination.

As a general rule this involves reducing: