While I agree the word is overused, what about when it actually does refer to the discomfort of an out-of-balance bodily system coming back into balance?
If you use heroin and then suddenly stop, you will feel sick because your body is so used to it, yes?
If you are a heavy alcoholic, the same is true when you suddenly quit drinking.
So if we can believe that some modern American foods also are unhealthy but have addictive qualities (eg. high doses caffiene), then wouldn't the word detox also apply?
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