5 Yoga Poses for Spring Cleaning
Dr. Jill Hoffman, ND As the ground thaws and hibernating seeds send up their shoots, so liver, a primary organ of detoxificationtoo are we ready for a season of light and renewal. In Chinese Medicine green is the color of spring – think about all the young, tender leafy greens that appear during these months. […]
Roasted Yellow Beets with Radish Confetti
Publisher Razi Berry I always hated beets, probably because my first experience with them came from a can. My second experience was at a restaurant, and the beets were rubbery, undercooked and cold. I never would have given them a third thought, had not my naturopathic doctor who was treating me for fibromyalgia and chemical […]
5 Ways to Detox Every Day
Dr. Sarah Cimperman, ND @drcimperman Now that the holidays are over and the New Year is upon us, detox is a popular topic. Comprehensive detoxification protocols, like the one I wrote about in my book, The Prediabetes Detox , can be an effective way to maintain good health, improve poor health, prevent disease, renew vitality, and […]
Honey Lemon Detox Water
Boost your morning with this delicious honey lemon detox water. Hydrate and refresh your body by drinking this first thing in the morning. You might find you don’t even need to drink coffee anymore as this drink really wakes you up! To make it, follow these simple steps: Fill a tall glass with warm water Squeeze […]
6 Food-Based Toxins That Increase Your Risk of Diabetes
Dr. Sarah Cimperman, ND Toxins are chemicals in the environment that are harmful to our health. Most of the time, we can’t see or smell or taste them, but they’re very real and we’re exposed to them every day. So far, research studies have identified six different toxins we ingest through food and water that […]
10 Ways to Detox Your Home
Dr. Sarah Cimperman, ND @DrCimperman Opening the windows is one of my favorite things about spring, especially after a long winter of record-breaking snowfalls and low temperatures. Reveling in sunshine and warmer temperatures and exchanging and circulating the air inside our homes is as good for our bodies as it is for our spirits. According […]
Liver Cleansing and Detoxification
Dr. Katy Nelson, ND There is a famous radio talk show entertainer with Master’s degrees in medical botany and medical anthropology, and a PhD in epidemiology and nutrition sciences who nevertheless laughs at people who talk about “detoxification”. I confess to be confused by this. The liver is the organ of detoxification and chemical transformation. […]
5 Reasons To Avoid Artificial Sweeteners
Dr. Sarah Cimperman, ND @DrCimperman Artificial sweeteners are popular among dieters and diabetics alike. Because they don’t contain sugar or calories, they’re often recommended for people who have high levels of blood sugar and those who are overweight. This conventional wisdom is being turned upside down by studies showing that fake sweeteners can actually promote […]
Detox Facts and Fiction
Dr. Sarah Cimperman, ND @DrCimperman Detox products and protocols are becoming increasingly popular, from raw food and vegan diets to footbaths and body wraps. These things may be good for us (or not) and they may reduce our exposure to toxins, but they don’t detoxify our bodies. A basic understanding of what detox is and […]
Sleeping Better Using Raw Food Diet
Dr. Ariel Jones, ND How Can A Raw Food Diet Help Me Sleep? Melatonin and serotonin are hormones in the body derived from the amino acid tryptophan. Melatonin and serotonin enhance sleep and regulate our sleep/wake cycles. Melatonin is primarily made in the pineal gland, while 95% of serotonin is made in the gut1. If […]