Toxic Metals Lead to Hardened Arteries
Razi Berry Environmental exposure to low-levels of the toxic metals arsenic, cadmium and titanium appears to increase the risk of plaque buildup in arteries in the neck, heart and legs, according to new research published today in the American Heart Association’s journal Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology (ATVB). Traces of metal may enter the body […]
5 Ways to Reduce Toxin Exposure in the Bathroom
Sarah Cimperman, ND According to the Environmental Protection Agency, indoor air can be “more seriously polluted” than outdoor air, even in the largest and most industrialized cities.1 We may never be able to escape all of the toxins in our environment, but there are steps we can take to minimize our exposure. The bathroom is […]
Tattoo Ink Actually Circulates Around the Body as Nanoparticles
Tattoos of Many with Many Potential Side Effects Many of us have tattoos. In fact, tattoo culture has become extremely widespread in the popular mainstream culture, and many of us don’t think anything of the possible health risks associated with it. Aside from the obvious risks of hepatitis, HIV, and other blood borne pathogens that […]
7 Ways to Get Your Skin Ready for Summer
Dr. Sarah Cimperman, ND @DrCimperman Skin is the body’s largest organ and it’s our first line of defense against foreign invaders like microbes and environmental toxins. More than any other part of the body, this protective outer layer is exposed to damaging environmental conditions like the winter weather that leaves skin dull and dry. Fortunately, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]