The Best Dietary Detox
By eating at a lower rung on the food chain, those choosing plant-based diets suffer less exposure to the industrial pollutants that … source
How to Treat Reflux in Children with Diet
Hypersensitivity reactions to dairy products even in those who test negative for cow’s milk allergy. Looking for healthy holiday … source
The Effects of Marijuana on Fertility and Pregnancy
Pregnant and breast feeding women should probably be advised to either decrease, or where possible, cease cannabis use … source
The 3,500 Calorie per Pound Rule Is Wrong
How many fewer calories do you have to eat every day to lose one pound of body fat? New subscribers to our e-newsletter always … source
Friday Favorites: The 3,500 Calorie per Pound Rule Is Wrong
How many fewer calories do you have to eat every day to lose one pound of body fat? If it were just a matter of your weight settling … source
Flashback Friday: Hibiscus Tea vs. Plant-Based Diet for Hypertension & How Much Is Too Much?
How do the blood-pressure lowering effects of hibiscus tea compare to the DASH diet, a plant-based diet, and a long-distance … source
Greens, Green Tea, and Nuts Put to the Test for Telomeres
Not all plant foods are linked to less cellular aging based on telomere attrition, and not all animal foods are linked to more. source
Is Fasting for Weight Loss Safe?
The reasons why fasting longer than 24 hours, and particularly three or more days, should only be done under the supervision of … source
Flashback Friday: Should We Take DHA Supplements to Boost Brain Function?
Overt omega-3 deficiency is rare, but do short-term experiments on cognitive function suggest there might be an optimal DHA … source
Flashback Friday: Lead Contamination in Hot Sauces
Given the lead contamination found in chili-containing candies imported from Mexico, twenty-five hot sauces were tested for heavy … source