What is detoxification? We all try our best to keep clean on the outside. But very few persons pay attention to internal hygiene. Fasting is one method of keeping your internal environment clean. It is a form of body cleansing and detoxification that’s gaining global acceptance.But the practice is not entirely new. Indeed, for centuries ancient cultures had recognized and employed fasting as an effective and inexpensive method of cleansing the internal organs and rejuvenating the body. Done properly, fasting gives your body some breather, enabling it to flush out built-up toxins and other impurities that accumulate overtime from the food we eat, the air we breathe, the beverages we consume, as well as the contamination that is in the environment.But despite the numerous health benefits that fasting offers, it is advisable to first confirm your health status with your doctor if you’re embarking on it for the first time. This is because there are many fasting programs to choose from. And they all have their merits and demerits, depending on your goal and health condition.Peter Bennett, N.D., Medical Director of Helios Clinic in Victoria, B.C., while affirming that the human