You’ve probably heard a lot in the media about doing a cleanse or detox for your health. You probably know that most of the diets that fall into this category are considered unhealthy and even unsafe. So naturally, you may have negative associations with the word “cleanse.” People often hear “cleanse” and start to think of all-liquid diets, expensive supplements and extreme deprivation, all for short-lived … [Read more...]
Food Sensitivity: 4 Key Indicators
Most people are highly aware of food allergies and physicians are well versed in how to diagnose them. Generally, an allergic reaction comes on quickly, as soon as you eat the problematic food. Symptoms, which can be quite severe and life-threatening, are distinct and can include hives, rashes, facial swelling, and even an inability to breathe. This type of reaction can be extremely scary for the … [Read more...]
Is Fibromyalgia Making You Fat?
The short answer is probably not, but several factors may be working against you.If you’re like me, there have been times in your life when you weren’t overeating, you were exercising and yet you still couldn’t lose weight. Maybe you wrote it off as a slowing metabolism. Perhaps you got bad advice from your doctor, a fitness trainer, or a “weight loss expert.” Here are five situations that could be … [Read more...]