Body Cleansing

The safest way is to support your organs with daily habits rather than a product. Eat plenty of fibre from dal, millets, vegetables and fruit, add curd or chaas, drink enough water, sleep seven to nine hours, stay active and limit alcohol. These habits have research behind them and are low-risk for most people. Get regular health check-ups too. Read more

For most people, pet ki safai simply means regular, comfortable bowel movements. More fibre, enough water, daily movement and a fixed meal routine usually help. Fermented foods such as curd and buttermilk may support gut microbes. Avoid relying on laxative teas or enemas. If constipation or diarrhoea lasts more than two weeks, or you see blood, see a doctor. Read more

Mayo Clinic says there is no evidence that colon cleansing offers health benefits. Side effects include cramping, bloating, diarrhoea and vomiting, and serious risks include dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, infection, bleeding and bowel perforation. Coffee enemas have been linked to deaths. People with colitis, bowel obstruction, kidney or heart disease should avoid it, and most people do not need it. Read more