India, Dec. 8 -- Detox has risen to be quite the buzzword these days, from detox teas, juices, pills, to diets that promise a 'deep cleanse.' Aisle after aisle is packed with products selling the same dream in fancy fonts. But the real detox may not come from a product; it comes from how you live every day, from the small habits that support the vital organs of your body and help to keep them healthy. Detox is the process of removing toxic waste and substances from the body. Detox also helps to reduce cancer risks.

To understand more about the detox habits that can help reduce cancer risks, HT Lifestyle reached out to Dr Siddharth Turkar, consultant medical oncologist at Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. He confirmed that yes, detox helps t...