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Spring Detox: How You Can Tell If Your Body is Overburdened with Toxins
Yesterday I introduced you to the concept of primary emunctories and hopefully convinced you that most people are exposed to way too many environmental toxins in their daily lives, including chemicals and stress. I used the analogy of a bucket (your body) and said that your skin, liver, digestive tract, kidneys, lungs and even your … Continue reading
Spring Detox: Does Everyone Really Need to Detox?
One popular FAQ I often see in health advice columns is: “Do I need to detox?” The answers usually range from “No, your body does this all on its own” to “Yes, everyone needs a juice fast and colon cleanse at least twice a year.” Since the answers run the gamut from one side of … Continue reading
Summer Sunshine & A Few Things You Should Know (and probably don’t!) About Sun Protection
Welcome to summer in full swing! In both Colorado and California we have at least a couple more months left of sunny summer weather. I often recommend to patients that they spend at least 30 minutes outside, rain or shine, winter, spring, summer, or fall. This time of year there is a lot of shine … Continue reading