Many people have tried a detox program in recent years. The thought of flushing harmful poisons from your body, shedding massive amounts of excess fat, clearing up your skin, and supercharging your immune system has spread like wildfire through our “image is everything” society. If you’ve considered trying a detox or cleanse, or beginning another one, [...]
Like me, I’m sure you worry a lot about the health and fitness of your family! You want everyone to eat good, wholesome food. You want to have plenty of energy. And you’re suspicious of all the unnatural chemicals in the products you use around the house – not to mention in the medication you give [...]
Guest post by Yuri Elkaim, BPHE, CK, RHN & Amy Coates, RHN, BSc. Constipation is a big problem in the western world. According to the medical community, constipation is defined as having 1 bowel movement every 2 to 3 days. But as holistic health care professionals, we know that's absolute nonsense! For optimal health, you should [...]
After a long, two-month stretch of holiday parties--topped off with a vacation in the Bahamas to celebrate the New Year--I needed to go on a healthy vegetable soup regime for a few days to help me detox from all of the salt, sugar, snacks, pastries, drinks, desserts and other holiday treats associated with the season. A low-salt vegetable [...]
How not to fall for "The Lazy Gal's Guide to Detox". Do exercises that help you cleanse. Does this scenario sound familiar? You've been feeling out of sorts for a while. So you decided it was time to give your system a break and detox your body. You thought you did everything right. You [...]
We all know how important it is to "eat your fruits and vegetables". In fact, you probably hear it in your sleep. In addition to hydrating the body, fresh veggies and fruits provide vital skin-healthy nutrients and antioxidants, such as vitamins A, C, E and toxin absorbing fiber. Well, I make sure to eat of variety of [...]
With a few simple changes, you can ease into a healthy, detox lifestyle. Are you a busy, multi-tasking, goal-oriented achiever trying to juggle all of the demands on your "to-do-list"? Do you relish the satisfaction that comes from checking off everything on your list? Well, here's an important question: Is detoxification on your "to-do list"? [...]
Reap the benefits of lemon and water in the morning. I feel good! Want to know why? Because now I start my day with a glass of warm water with lemon juice! Plus I drink water with lemon slices all day long! It certainly helps me drink a lot more water each day than [...]
