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Are full body wraps safe for everyday use to control fluid retention and keep water weight down?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Useless & unsafe: Full body wraps are useless for weight control and if used improperly can do harm.

Dr Chauhan agreed

Answered 7/1/2013

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A member asked:

Are full body wraps safe for everyday use to control fluid retention and keep water weight down?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr Chauhan agreed

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