By Frank Lipman, MD A note from Marcelle: There’s a lot of buzz about detox right now, and we’re glad of it. Detox should be part of every woman’s effort to take control of her health. To help you learn how, we’ve asked Dr. Frank Lipman to share his perspective. Frank specializes in detoxification; he’s […]
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by Dixie Mills, MD Medical school requires one to be alert and awake, so of course I relied on a cup of coffee to do just that. After I got pregnant however, I lost my taste for it completely. Now don’t get me wrong – I still enjoy a good decaf latte – on a […]
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Can you imagine a morning without coffee? Many women can’t, but caffeine can have so many negative effects on your body that I always recommend my patients try to cut back (or cut out entirely) the amount they are consuming. But quitting cold turkey may prompt more uncomfortable symptoms than you want to handle, making […]
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Many women I talk with today are confused about the conflicting voices constantly chiming in on caffeine – and you may be too! Does caffeine harm or help your body? Does coffee cause breast lumps? Hot flashes? Ulcers? Does it help liver disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s? How much is safe? What constitutes an addiction […]
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There’s an awful lot in the media these days about caffeine, isn’t there? Is it good for you? Bad for you? How much is too much? Are you addicted to the taste or the effect? It’s hard to tell from all the conflicting reports. Some headlines will tell you that caffeine is good for you, […]
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Your toxic body burden: stresses on the detox system Your body faces a toxic burden from countless sources, including but not limited to: Environmental toxins Outdoor pollution Indoor pollution Carpeting, especially when new Combustion by-products (e.g., carbon monoxide) Dust, at work or at home Mold and mildew Manufactured wood products, especially in new house construction […]
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How long has it been since you felt truly great? Stop for a moment and take inventory of how you feel right now. Are you feeling tired, bloated, moody, flabby, achy or spaced-out? Do your clothes fit a little tighter than you might like? Are you suffering from allergies or chemical sensitivities? Or are you […]
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Like Cinderella, the lymph labors quietly in the shadows to clean up the mess made by virtually all the other systems of the body. Widely regarded as a lesser sister to the circulatory system, the lymphatic system is actually a crucial player in your body’s ability to ward off disease and heal from injury. The […]
Read MoreSimilar words describe different lymphatic system diseases Medical terms can be confusing, especially those that sound a lot alike, but mean very different things. You might not be aware that lymphoma and lymphedema, though both impacting the lymphatic system in your body, are very different diseases. Most of us first become aware of the lymphatic […]
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When you hear “detoxification” does your mind immediately go to a specific regimen you must follow to get rid of the toxins or wastes that have built up over time in your body? Many people do, but the truth is, our bodies are amazing! They go about their business of detoxing constantly without any help […]
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