Foods to Avoid with Heartburn
An elimination diet, research has proven, can help you discover which foods to avoid with heartburn.
Tag: detoxification
What Is Functional Medicine, Who Does It, and Why Does It Work So Well?
What is functional medicine? Why does it work so well? Should you seek out a functional medicine practitioner for your specific health challenge? If so, how you can find a doctor who practices functional medicine?
Ask the Doctor: “Weight-Loss Tactics: Diet… or Exercise?”
Dr. Rosanne Leipzig, Professor and Vice Chair of the Brookdale Department of Geriatrics and Adult Development at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai in New York, N.Y., addresses reader questions on weight loss.
Q: A friend thinks focusing on diet is enough to lose weight, but I say
Mold Exposure Treatment
In our post “Mold Exposure Symptoms and Treatment”, you learned that living or working in water-damaged homes or buildings can lead to a wide variety of mold exposure symptoms ranging from allergies and fatigue to more severe diseases. You were introduced to the concept that mycotoxins (the toxic byproducts secreted
Natural Diuretic: How to Reduce Fluid Retention Safely
A natural diuretic is an herb or plant used for their effect on the urinary tract and fluid balance. Diuretics are primarily used to eliminate excess fluid from body tissues, to flush the urinary tract in the treatment of urinary infections, and in detoxification of the body via increased excretion
Cleanse Diets 101: Is a “Detox” a Good Idea?
Your gastrointestinal (GI) tract is extremely complex, and scientists believe it to be a vital component of the immune system. The surface lining of the GI tract includes numerous bacteria, immune cells, and nerve cells that largely function to protect us against toxins and foreign invaders. This fascinating gut-immune link
What Is Dioxin and How Can We Prevent Dioxin Toxicity?
What is dioxin? It’s a toxic chemical that’s likely lodged in our cells at this very moment. But before you panic, know that you can prevent dioxin toxicity by taking some simple steps to avoid it in the first place. Here’s how.
Is Coffee Bad for You—or a Potential Cancer-Fighting Tool?
If you are worried that your coffee habit might be detrimental to your health, think again; coffee can help lower your risk for certain cancers.
Juice Cleanse: Health Boon or Dangerous Fad?
A juice cleanse using nutrient-dense fresh fruit and vegetable juices may be a trendy way to quickly shed pounds, but limited research on detoxification indicates juice fasting is not the best way to support your body’s ability to detoxify. Find out why and learn how you can juice for optimal
