Detox plans are all the rage in the US and celebs from Beyoncé to Carol Vorderman extoll the virtues of detox plans which claim, among other things, to cleanse your system, give your body a well-earned rest from the evils of our lifestyles and diet, and leave you refreshed and regenerated.

If you're no stranger to dull skin, lifeless hair, you're stressed out and exhausted, or you want to break away from the infernal cycle of alcohol, cigarettes and a bad diet, see how you could rid yourself of the toxins in your body and get all shiny new again! 

We take a look at:  why we detox (and the limits!), getting started, some made-to-measure detox plans and where to go for more info on detox.