It’s the hottest diet craze in Hollywood and beyond, but detoxing or cleansing is for more than just quick weight loss. Natural health experts say cleansing can help a variety of common problems including feelings of sluggishness, aches and pains, and skin or digestive problems.

The author of the book Detoxification and naturopathic doctor Linda Page tells WebMD that detoxing can benefit nearly anyone. "It’s a way you can jump-start your body for a more active life, a healthier life," she said.

According to Gaiam Life, a website dedicated to natural, healthy and green living, cleansing or detoxification means cleaning the blood by removing impurities in the liver, where toxins are processed for elimination.

The website suggests starting out by eliminating toxins like alcohol, coffee, cigarettes, refined sugars and saturated fats from the diet. It’s also important to minimize the use of chemical-based household and personal care products.

Cleansing kits are available in natural health stores or through online retailers. They usually range from three to seven day programs and generally contain fiber, vitamins, herbs and minerals.

Other options for helping the body detoxify itself include drinking only water for one day each week, drinking green tea and taking herbal supplements like dandelion root, burdock and milk thistle and reducing stress through yoga or other breathing techniques.