Tag: cleanse

There has been great discussion and confusion over baby carrots lately. It seems some feel that these little veggies, perfect for small hands and...

Nobody knows just how much of a risk toxins in our food really pose. Most of the associations between chemical exposures and disease are just that--associations. But we're exposed to dozens, if not hundreds, of chemicals, and the effects of some multiple exposures may be more...

In a study from Emory University, researchers have found that PFC (polyfluoroalkyl compounds) exposure in pregnant mothers may contribute to development of obesity later in life.

Q: Every time I pick up the paper it seems there's some mention that a food is contaminated with deadly bacteria. Now it's apple slices; before it was melons and spinach. What's going on, and what can I do to protect my family? - Charlene J., Charleston, N.C.

Q: I've had almost constant diarrhea since I got out of the hospital. They say I picked up an infection from a bug called...

In a study released from Cornell University, researchers have discovered that certain microorganisms in the gut may be linked to the development of type...

Body toxins are contaminants that can be ingested, inhaled or absorbed through the skin or mucus membrane tissues in the body. Eating contaminated foods,...

Aloe vera has been used for centuries as a remedy for burns and skin abrasions. It has strong anti-inflammatory properties and is also anti-bacterial....

There's a lot more going on in your gut than just digestion, absorption and excretion. Trillions of microorganisms inhabit your intestines. In fact, there...

Changing the makeup of your intestinal bacteria requires long-term commitment, says Gastroenterologist Dr. Satish Rao, MD, Ph.D. It takes about three to six months...