Boston Globe says Juice Cleansing going mainstream

The Boston Globe published a piece in their "Living" section titled:

Juice ‘cleansing’ is going mainstream

The recent trend is becoming a big business, but is it really good for you?

The gist of the article states that Juice Cleansing has gone mainstream and is quite popular. However there is little evidence that this cleansing process is actually good for those doing the juice cleanse. 

Evidence of the popularity of juicing is the displays in department stores and specialty stores like Bed, Bath and Beyond.  There are lots of different choices of blenders and juicers.  

EHD is often consulted about the use of a cleanse during a medical detox process. We don't support cleansing during a medical detox. A medical detox is necessary when the body is dependent on a substance like Alcohol, opiates, or sedatives (benzodiazepines).  A medical detox can be very taxing on the body. A "body cleanse" or "liver detox" or "GI detox" should not be attempted until the client has a clean bill of health from a physician after engaging in an alcohol detox, opiate detox, or a benzo detox.