Beware: Detox diets can lead to malnutrition (Bradenton Herald)
A patient recently asked me about a new diet plan called "Master Cleanse."
Detox diets can lead to malnutrition (The San Luis Obispo Tribune)
A patient recently asked me about a new diet plan called "Master Cleanse." It is a popular "detox" diet that starts off with 7 to 10 days of strict adherence to a concoction of lemon juice, maple syrup, water and cayenne pepper, topped off with salt water and a laxative tea. "Will it help me lose weight?" he asked. I'm sure it will. When you withhold food and calories (the body's source of ...
Living Well: Getting on the fasting track promises a bonus for your health (Seattle Post-Intelligencer)
Living Well: Columnist Bob Condor discusses how to approach and conduct a successful fast, and the benefits you may hope to see from the experience.
Wellesley DTOX's with their magical machines (Wellesley Townsman)
A new detoxification spa, DTOX International, opened in Wellesley at 254 Washington St. in April as part of a chain sweeping through New England. Since October, owner Douglas Wine has been on the move, building a new DTOX International spa every month, ranging from Boston on Newbury Street to North Andover and now Wellesley.
Running on empty? (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Occasionally, almost everyone's had to skip a meal due to hectic schedules or certain religious practices. Going without food for a half a day usually results in nothing more than hunger pangs and maybe a little headache, all of which disappear when we chow down at the next meal.
