More than just a cuppa, the tea-tox is the newest way to shed kilos, but experts are not convinced THE post-holiday hangover is driving the tea-tox trend, which touts tea as a way to clean out the system. Our experts also cast their eyes over Melbourne-based Queen B teas, which claims to do everything from eliminate acne to aid with weight loss. Owner Brittany Carruthers-Clements said detox teas had been extremely popular for women trying to shed kilos. "A lot of our customers email us after and say they have increased energy levels, a lot of them have dropped weight from doing the detox, they say they feel lighter and healthier in general," she said. However, Ms Carruthers-Clements said tea-tox was not to be used as a permanent weight-loss solution. We're not pushing people to detox all year around. You do it every now and then. It's not a constant thing," she said. Our experts also take a look at trampolining, which is expected to be the next big fitness fad. Natalie Sinitsky enjoying a cup of tea at her home in Grange, as tea-toxes are one of the new health trends for 2014. The cardio workouts involve jumping jacks, squats, high knees and a circuit course performed on a trampoline, and have become a favourite among celebs including Julianne Hough. As part two of The Courier-Mail's review of the year's hottest health trends, we put this quirky craze under the spotlight. Providing analysis on whether it's good or bad is our panel of health experts: Electric Personal Training owner Troy O'Shea, nutritionist Melanie McGrice and AMA Queensland president-elect Dr Shaun Rudd. "It has had some great reviews in the States but I'm not totally convinced," Mr O'Shea said. TRAMPOLINE WORKOUTS: It's sold as a typical cardio workout performed on trampolines. Participants do laps, jumping jacks, squats, high knees and circuit training on a series of interconnected trampolines that fill a large room. It combines callisthenics, strength building aerobics and core exercises. Melanie McGrice: You can't help but have a smile on your face after doing a workout like this! It will make you feel 10 years old again. Low impact but great for muscle tone and balance. Rating: 10/10 Troy O'Shea: For someone who does little exercise, getting that heart rate up and having the springs take the impact out of exercising could be greatly beneficial. But I would be careful in the construction of your trampoline as it could do some serious injury. Also if you have poor ankle stability this type of exercise might not be the right one for you. Dr Shaun Rudd: I would suggest very much a fad that might lead to more visits to the Emergency Department, however, exercise is good for you. QUEEN B B-TOX: It is marketed as a healthy natural detox to rid your body of unwanted toxins, increase metabolic rate, suppress appetite and aid in weight loss. It can be done for seven or 14 days at a time and is recommended to be done no more than once a month. It involves drinking a cup of special tea blend each night. You don't have to change your exercise or diet but drinking at least 2 litres of water a day, eating clean foods for every meal and exercising every day is recommended. Melanie McGrice: Very expensive tea! The caffeine in tea and coffee has been shown to increase your metabolic rate by a small percentage for a few hours, but there's no need to pay outrageous prices for it. A few cups of green tea will do just as good job and save you a fortune. Troy O'Shea: If you were keen to have a go at this detox I would do your research and maybe try the seven-day detox first to see how it goes and how your body reacts. Dr Shaun Rudd: Your body naturally gets rid of unwanted toxins. Drinking a cup of "special" tea is a good way to lose weight in your wallet. I scored it a 1 because at least they recommend exercising every day.