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 ...
Detox The Healthy Way (WMBD - FOX 43 Peoria)
WMBD/WYZZ-TV—PEORIA--Detox diets are gaining popularity as celebrities turn to them as a quick way to lose weight, but one local Integrative Doctor says the diets can be dangerous, and may even make you sick.
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.
What a gas (C-Health)
There are very few problems where experts advise the solution is to tackle not the beginning or end -- but the middle.