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Is Drinking Ginger Advisable To Detox The Body?
Question: Thank you and yes I have researched the substance so already have some understanding of it's horiffic make up. However I am unable to convince the person in question to attend an inpatient programme but feel desperate to help in some way ! Naturally that would be the best answer. My question however was what can assist the body's healing? ? I have looked into natural remedies such as Dandelion, milk thistle, seaweed or possibly spiruleana and such likes ? Drinking ginger I know helps the body rid itself of toxins but then so does Vit B3 for example. Do you have any recommendations from a supplement point of view ?? A good detox recommendation ? Can you give me a better idea of what the damage could be from this substance and over what time frame. I believe it's been a few years of use already ??
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Hello, and thanks for your question.
Unfortunately nothing can facilitate the body's healing from these damaging substances. Natural remedies and supplements unfortunately have no robust scientific evidence (randomized controlled trials) supporting their use, and in fact because they are unregulated they often have harmful substances such as mercury in them. There is no way to detox from "cat" other than to stop using it completely. A few years of use can cause irreparable brain damage, damage to the esophagus and stomach lining, and heart problems. The only solution here is to stop using, which would best be facilitated by inpatient rehab.
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Unfortunately nothing can facilitate the body's healing from these damaging substances. Natural remedies and supplements unfortunately have no robust scientific evidence (randomized controlled trials) supporting their use, and in fact because they are unregulated they often have harmful substances such as mercury in them. There is no way to detox from "cat" other than to stop using it completely. A few years of use can cause irreparable brain damage, damage to the esophagus and stomach lining, and heart problems. The only solution here is to stop using, which would best be facilitated by inpatient rehab.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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