The holidays are upon us, which means lots of overindulging—in heavy foods, sugary foods, and alcohol. So, as the year turns, people start thinking about a big detox or “cleanse” to try and undo the last few months of excess. A lot of us only think about detoxing in the new year, in the spring (“spring cleanse”), after an overindulgent weekend or vacation, or simply to lose weight. But is this really the most effective way to detox? Not really.