Some of these recipes are slightly more labor intensive than others, mainly because it might not be as easy to find all of the ingredients. Each recipe incorporates healing herbs or unique fermentation techniques for maximum detoxifying potential. Despite the effort it takes to make some of these beverages, they are the most medicinally healing combinations in this book. Herbs and brews are an important supplement to a detox diet. While all of the other chapters in this book are food - think of this chapter as medicine. These tonics also make a great alternative to wine and cocktails.