Archive for the 'Detox Diets' Category
The Process and Benefits Of Fasting
Thursday, June 19th, 2008If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!Although the results of fasting will vary depending upon the individual condition of
the faster, there are a number of metabolic changes and experiences that are common
to all. First, fasting is a catalyst for change and an essential part of [...]
How to Avoid Going Broke on Raw Food
Thursday, June 19th, 2008Let’s face it, eating a healthy diet with
lots and lots of fruits and vegetables DOES cost more money
than living on rice, beans and potatoes. With the higher
cost of organic food, it’s no wonder that many people find
this diet a little expensive.
However, when we keep things in perspective, eating a raw
food diet ends up being no [...]
Why do people go on a detox diet?
Tuesday, June 17th, 2008
Many experts believe that many of the fat-soluble chemicals we ingest daily through food, water, and the environment can become deposited in cells in our bodies. A poor diet can also impair our natural ability to detoxify chemicals, which further leads to their build-up in the body.
This cumulative load, called the “body burden”, is thought [...]
What is a Body Detox and What Does it Do?
Sunday, June 15th, 2008Detox, short for detoxification, is the removal of potentially toxic substances from the body. Although detox is primarily thought of as a treatment for alcohol or drug dependence, it is also a term used in alternative medicine to refer to diets, herbs, and other methods of removing environmental and dietary toxins from the body [...]
