Subsisting on low-calorie foods and skipping meals is no way to lose weight – and no way to live. Instead, we should rid our diets of toxins and inflammatory irritants. As a byproduct of cleaning up our bodies, we’ll shed extra pounds.
Mercury in fish and dental fillings. Lead in old paint. Cadmium and arsenic in industrial wastes. There’s a lot of talk about heavy-metal toxins these days. But how worried should you be, really? And what can you do to protect yourself?
From hormonal imbalances and genetics to environmental toxins and immune dysfunction, these interconnected factors can contribute to endometriosis. Go deeper.
The author of a new book, Glow15, describes how an innovative dietary combination can help you lose weight and keep your cells youthful.
Why you should buy natural toothpaste or make your own nontoxic toothpaste.
Not only does fast food tend to be unhealthy, but some of its ingredients are downright addictive. Here’s how to kick the habit.
Nine practical strategies for boosting fertility and supporting a healthy pregnancy.
An integrative-medicine doc weighs in on the dos and don’ts of using activated charcoal.
There’s been a stark rise in autoimmune disorders over the past 50 years, from type 1 diabetes and multiple sclerosis to celiac disease and asthma. What is autoimmune disorder? The first step toward a cure is understanding and controlling the causes.
Mighty mitochondria — those little factories inside our cells that generate energy — play a central role in our metabolism, our vitality and our well-being. Find out how to rev your cellular engines, rid them of the gunk and damage that slows them down, and start feeling your healthy best.
Here’s how to keep yourself looking great with safer, simpler, more natural ingredients.
Whether flushing toxins, preventing inflammation or boosting your immune system, certain foods prove particularly effective in repairing the body. Here’s a primer on some of the best edible healers around.
Toxins, poisons, and other gunk have no place in the temple. Avoid artificial flavors, preservatives, colors, fragrances, petrochemicals, and other toxic ingredients whenever possible.
Genetics, environment, and nutrition can all affect an individual’s ability to detox. Learn more.
Learn more about the vital role your liver plays in detoxification — and how you can support it.
Here’s how your lymphatic system, liver, lungs, kidneys, skin, and intestines helps your body detox.
Three ways I’m looking at Lyme and tick-borne diseases differently now.
A group of dedicated service members and physicians are bringing whole-person healthcare to the U.S. military to treat brain injuries, toxic exposures, gut dysbiosis, and more.
Whether you’re diving into a pool or wading into a lake, certain water conditions can threaten your health. Here’s how to avoid trouble.
Fish offers a host of health benefits, but pollution, overfishing, and human-rights abuses have muddied the waters. Learn how to make more sustainable choices.
