Detox

Spring Cleansing: A Spring Checklist for Cleansing the Body, Mind and Soul

Margaret Hyde | Posted 04.13.2012

Margaret Hyde

Spring is here, and once again so is my desire to clean out all of the clutter and junk that has accumulated throughout the year. Instead of starting with my closets and the miles of old mail, I thought it would be refreshing to try to cleanse myself so that I can start the spring rejuvenated.

PHOTOS: 10 Hotels For Detoxing

Tablet | Posted 05.14.2012

Tablet

Whether you're atoning for some winter overindulgence or just trying to find your inner zen, here are 10 handpicked Tablet hotels for a bit of clean living.

4 Steps To Get Rid Of Toxic Weight

Mark Hyman, MD | Posted 04.26.2012

Mark Hyman, MD

Don't let the word detoxification turn you off. You may think it sounds like a New Age idea or something from celebs in Hollywood on the heels of an alcohol or drug binge, but detoxification is a normal, everyday function. It's the body's way of breaking down and eliminating anything that doesn't belong.

Another Avenue for Weight Loss: Detox

Marcelle Pick, OB-GYN N.P. | Posted 04.15.2012

Marcelle Pick, OB-GYN N.P.

Detoxification isn't just for the new-age crowd anymore. It has become an essential component of good health for people in all walks of life.

Toxins and Exercise

Dr. Richard Palmquist | Posted 03.24.2012

Dr. Richard Palmquist

More doctors and veterinarians now recognize that many illnesses begin as people and pets accumulate toxic materials. As toxins build up they block normal regulatory systems and can lead to the body's loss of ability to regulate and function.

I'm With Stupid: The Beefy Cravings of a Newly Cleansed Carnivore

Todd Hartley | Posted 03.10.2012

Todd Hartley

I am now 48 hours into a meat-, dairy-, sugar-, alcohol-, chocolate-, processed-food- and taste-free vegetarian detox cleanse, which is the longest I've gone without eating meat by roughly 46 hours.

WATCH: Dr. Dre & T.I. Developing Studio Magic

Posted 12.30.2011

As Dr. Dre's much-delayed album, "Detox," awaits a release date, the iconic producer is still in the process of recording new material according to fe...

Get Healthier In 21 Days

The Huffington Post | Posted 10.11.2011

Have you always wanted to eat healthier, have more energy or maybe kick a habit like coffee, sugar or smoking? A great place to start is with ...

5 Best Ways To Eat Before You Drink

Big Girls, Small Kitchen | Posted 09.18.2011

Big Girls, Small Kitchen

Photo Credit: Small Kitchen College We've all been there. You're at your favorite sports bar sharing a pitcher with your friends, when all of a su...

How To: Detox After Senior Week

Big Girls, Small Kitchen | Posted 07.24.2011

Big Girls, Small Kitchen

Photo Credit: Small Kitchen College Senior Week was probably the only time in my life when I didn't feel the need to do...anything. I slept through ...

Astoria Characters: The Lady and the Parrot

Nancy Ruhling | Posted 07.17.2011

Nancy Ruhling

This story is not about Laurie Lieberman, or at least that's what she says. It is, according to her, about Zeus, who has just hopped onto her fingers. Zeus is her 4 ½-year-old Congo African grey parrot.

Why Adults Ignore Underage Drinking And Other Stories

Linda Flanagan | Posted 11.17.2011

Linda Flanagan

Rather than fight it, many parents have raised the white flag and allowed their underage children to drink at home. What's more, some parents, advertently or not, supply their kids with booze.

Is It a "Starvation Vacation"? Or a Malibu Spa?

Starre Vartan | Posted 05.29.2011

Starre Vartan

This is what happens when you drink cocktails most evenings, caffeine most mornings, and chalk at least a meal a day up to "what the heck." Christina was hungry, tired, and it affected her mood.

4 Ancient Secrets To Revitalize You For Spring

Dr. Maoshing Ni | Posted 11.17.2011

Dr. Maoshing Ni

Five millennia ago, Eastern physicians contrived specific seasonal advice to avoid illness. Following these tips will strengthen you against spring illnesses, preserve your longevity and result in a revitalizing spring season.

Radiation Emergency Measures You Can Take Now

William Spear | Posted 05.25.2011

William Spear

Long before the disasters at Chernobyl or Three Mile Island, nutritional scientists, environmental groups and public health educators including proponents of the macrobiotic approach to diet and way of life sat down to discuss what actions one should take in the event of a nuclear attack or accident.

Detox Your Body: Bathing for Better Health

Dr. Susanne Bennett | Posted 05.25.2011

Dr. Susanne Bennett

I come to the wisdom of bathing culturally as well as medically. I am Korean by birth. In Asia, the bath has an ancient heritage as a purification rite that is both practical and remedial.

Are Detox Diets Safe or Effective?

Joanna Dolgoff, M.D. | Posted 11.17.2011

Joanna Dolgoff, M.D.

How effective can a few days of restriction really be when we are eating garbage the rest of the time?

Five Days in the Bathroom

Mark Malkoff | Posted 05.25.2011

Mark Malkoff

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Millions Die Due To Withheld Medical Treatment

Mark Hyman, MD | Posted 11.17.2011

Mark Hyman, MD

Medical care must include general lifestyle guidance--the mandates to eat a healthy diet and get regular exercise--individually tailored for both the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases.

20 Ways to 'Detox' Your Home

Dr. Frank Lipman | Posted 11.17.2011

Dr. Frank Lipman

The average home contains 500-1,000 chemicals, many of which we are unable to see, smell or taste. These chemicals may be tolerated individually, but could be dangerous in combination or in larger doses.

"Detox Diets" and Prolonged Fasting Can Be Toxic to Your Health

Glenn D. Braunstein, M.D. | Posted 05.25.2011

Glenn D. Braunstein, M.D.

Recently, Ashton Kutcher announced on Twitter that he was undertaking the Master Cleanse. Unfortunately, the "detox" diet theory is just not supported by any facts.

Jennifer Aniston Put On Baby Food Diet By Tracy Anderson (PHOTOS)

Posted 05.25.2011

Jennifer Aniston is rumored to be the latest celeb to try the baby food diet, created by celebrity trainer Tracy Anderson. The diet involves eating 14...

Celebrity Detoxes & Diets: Whose Is Craziest? (PHOTOS)

Posted 05.25.2011

Gwyneth Paltrow is never shy about sharing her detox regimen, down to bowel movement advice (castor oil!), but she's not the only celebrity to tout ...

Atheism - a Detox for Society

David Horton | Posted 05.25.2011

David Horton

Good old Doctor David is going to give up blogging and set up an Institute of Mind Detoxing, and make an awful lot of money.

Glutathione: The Mother of All Antioxidants

Mark Hyman, MD | Posted 11.17.2011

Mark Hyman, MD

In today's blog I want to explain what glutathione is, why it's important, and give you 9 tips that will help you optimize your glutathione levels and protect help yourself from chronic illness.