Detox

Mr. President: I Challenge You To Quit!

Sadie Nardini | Posted 11.06.2009 | Living


Sadie Nardini

Mr. President, I'm sure your stress levels are unbelievable. Yet, if you want to help create change we can believe in, then you must stop bumming cigarettes. I know you've done it, and may do it again.

Your Breath: The Ultimate Master Cleanse

Tara Stiles | Posted 10.03.2009 | Living


Tara Stiles

Before we reach for the master cleanse there may be a more sustainable option. If we've forgotten the functionality of our breath let's bring our attention back to it.

Autoimmune Disease: How To Stop Your Body From Attacking Itself

Mark Hyman, MD | Posted 11.13.2009 | Living


Mark Hyman, MD

The incidence of autoimmune disease has tripled in the last few decades. 24 million Americans are now affected. In fact, it affects more women than heart disease and breast cancer combined.

Sprouting

Stefan Aschan | Posted 09.12.2009 | Living


Stefan Aschan

Sprouts are full of nutrients when they are about to sprout.

Could Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals in Vaccines Cause Autism?

Deirdre Imus | Posted 09.11.2009 | Living


Deirdre Imus

Like it or not, vaccines are likely the largest source of one-time exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals in early infant development.

Detox for Fun and Profit

Val Brown | Posted 08.15.2009 | Living


Val Brown

There was no way I was going to do two detoxes in a row, so I decided that in a very unscientific way I would do them simultaneously. This is not as unsound as it sounds.

Cleansing, Or Just Starving? The Scoop On Dangerous New Detox Diets

msn.com | Posted 08.03.2009 | Living


Some women in Los Angeles are forswearing dieting and embracing a new euphemism for it: cleansing. In reality, however, lemon juice is not a meal, and...

Too Hot - I Can't Do Anything

Stefan Aschan | Posted 08.01.2009 | Living


Stefan Aschan

Supply your body with adequate fluids. Use your common sense. If you are one of those individuals who sweat more during exercise, drink more.

The Workout Bailout

Stefan Aschan | Posted 05.24.2009 | Living


Stefan Aschan

Yes, you do have time to make time for yourself. Taking care of yourself can be as simple as improving your diet. Find something that you enjoy. Don't go to the gym when you don't enjoy it.

Three Weeks to Thinner Thighs: Exercise Optional!

Anne Dunev | Posted 05.02.2009 | Living


Anne Dunev

Without starving yourself, without diet pills or gimmicks, even without exercise, it is possible to have thinner, smoother thighs in three weeks.

Detox Demystified: Fad, Fact, Or Fiction?

Dr. Patricia Fitzgerald | Posted 04.27.2009 | Living


Dr. Patricia Fitzgerald

I just finished reading the latest about how celebrities "detox,"--pretty much by starving themselves. I cringe when I see these articles. What other ...

Renewing Yourself for Spring: A Personal Journey

Colleen Perry | Posted 04.26.2009 | Living


Colleen Perry

I was asked to write about ways to renew yourself for spring. My first thought was, "Oh no, am I doing anything that would count as 'renewal' aside f...

Do You Have to Exercise?

Natalia Rose | Posted 04.25.2009 | Living


Natalia Rose

One of the most frequently asked questions among my readers and clients is "Do I have to exercise?" Let's shine a new light on exercise, once and for all.

Spring Cleaning: 10 Steps To Bring New Life To Your Liver

Dr. Patricia Fitzgerald | Posted 04.22.2009 | Living


Dr. Patricia Fitzgerald

While winter can be a time for conserving energy and eating too much over the holidays, spring often inspires regeneration, a renewal of spirit, and a fresh start.

Relationship Detox

Natalia Rose | Posted 04.09.2009 | Living


Natalia Rose

Typically, once you detoxify your relationship with yourself, you will be able to elevate your other relationships with ease.

6 Ways To Detox Your Marriage

Times Online | Dr Pam Spurr | Posted 02.28.2009 | Living


It's not just the body and soul that need a detox after Christmas. your relationship may be flagging too. For many, the strain of festive celebrations...

Eat for Simplicity

Natalia Rose | Posted 02.06.2009 | Living


Natalia Rose

Whether you are a beginner or a lifelong raw devotee, if you're not seeing the benefits that the raw world promises, it is time to practice the beauty of simplicity.

Scientists Debunk Detox Claims

AFP | Posted 02.05.2009 | Living


s people trudged back to work on Monday bloated from the excesses of Christmas and New Year partying, British scientists warned that buying "detox" pr...

A Toxic World?

Dr. Jeffrey McCombs | Posted 11.28.2008 | Living


Dr. Jeffrey McCombs

Some people think that the body is adequately equipped for detoxification, but if it were, we wouldn't have words like carcinogen, teratogens, reproductive toxicants, and endocrine disruptors.

The 1% Solution: A Story of Modern Medicine

Dr. Jeffrey McCombs | Posted 11.21.2008 | Living


Dr. Jeffrey McCombs

As anyone who "practices" as a doctor knows that what they are being asked to do on a daily basis is somewhat of a miraculous task.

When Did Being Drunk Become a Badge of Honor?

Felicia C. Sullivan | Posted 07.16.2008 | Living


Felicia C. Sullivan

Is it normal to openly lament if one doesn't drink for one solitary week? Do we find ourselves saying we need that glass of wine, rather than simply enjoying and savoring it?

Free Booze Is Everywhere When You're Detoxing

Dave Burdick | Posted 07.02.2008 | Living


Dave Burdick

I'm trying to find some kind of silver lining to this whole healthier, clearer, more alert state of being.

Def Jam Diet: The Experts Weigh In

Leslie Goldman | Posted 05.21.2008 | Living


Leslie Goldman

When it comes to bizarre celeb diets and wacky fitness regimens, we can't get enough. I was beyond thrilled to read last week in US Weekly that the wa...