Health & Fitness
What Is a Low-Calorie Diet?
What is a low-calorie diet? The term generally describes an eating plan that reduces energy intake. The amount that is appropriate depends on your health, activity and needs, so a target from someone else’s plan may not fit you. Start with your current routine Notice the meals, snacks and drinks that make up your usual […]
Does Dry Brushing Detox Your Body?
Does dry brushing detox your body? Brushing the surface of the skin may exfoliate it, but evidence does not establish that it removes toxins. Decide what you want from the practice before you try it. Treat it as a skin care choice If you are interested in exfoliation, consider how your skin reacts to friction. […]
Body Detox Symptoms: What Side Effects Can Mean
People sometimes describe headaches, fatigue or digestive changes as body detox symptoms. Symptoms during a restrictive program can have several causes. They do not prove that a product is removing toxins. Check what changed Write down what you ate, drank or took and when the symptoms started. Note any changes in medicines, meals, fluid intake […]
Midday Video Break | December 8, 2006
This LifeToSuccess midday video break was first published on December 8, 2006. The original clip was embedded with Flash. Adobe retired that player, so the clip may no longer be available here. For more detail, see Adobe’s note on the retirement of Flash Player. Also see The real secrets of getting what you want for […]
Do You Need to Pay for a Body Detox?
A search for a free body detox often turns up expensive kits and restrictive meal plans. Before buying anything, write down what you want to change. That gives you a clearer way to decide whether a product addresses your goal. Check the claim before spending money Ask for evidence that the method does what the […]
Can a Body Detox Treat the Flu?
A body detox for the flu has no established role in treating influenza. If you think you have the flu, use guidance designed for the illness and contact a clinician when your symptoms or risk factors call for it. Ask about treatment early if you’re at higher risk CDC advises prompt treatment for people at […]
When Do You Need a Body Detox?
When do you need a body detox? Wellness programs often suggest that general symptoms mean you need a cleanse. If you’re concerned about persistent symptoms or a particular exposure, discuss the specifics with a medical professional. Start with the actual symptom or exposure Write down what changed, when it started and any medicines, products or […]
How to Evaluate a Body Detox Plan
Before starting a body detox plan, get clear about what you want to improve. Then review the specific instructions, products and claims so you can decide whether the plan makes sense for that goal. Read all of the instructions Check whether the program asks you to fast, take a laxative, drink large volumes of fluid […]
Does a Body Detox Help With Weight Loss?
A body detox for weight loss can sound appealing when you want a quick result. Some cleanses restrict calories sharply, but a short-term change on the scale does not show that a cleanse removes toxins or produces lasting weight loss. Look at what was measured Ask how long participants were followed and what they did […]
Midday Video Break With Dr. Jay: From the Archive
This midday video break with Dr. Jay appeared in the LifeToSuccess health and fitness archive. The original used a Flash video player and offered little detail about the clip. Here are three questions you can apply when you encounter health advice in a short video. Identify the claim Ask what the speaker is recommending and […]