According to Neka Pasquale, the nutritionist, acupuncturist, food-as-medicine brains behind Urban Remedy’s therapeutic juices, foods and supplements, choosing fresh foods that support your body’s natural cleansing functions is a great way to optimize the detoxifying workings of your kidneys, liver and gut. These smoothies, borrowed from her book Urban Remedy, The 4-Day Home Cleanse Retreat, …
What we seek from a detox – whether in principle or practice – is the chance to reset how we feel – both physically and emotionally. But if a juice and food commitment is more than you’d like to take on, consider this simple ritual: Take a walk. Heading out for a walk, preferably for …
Spas do more than offer relaxation. They also have your best health in mind. Whether you have one hour, one day or a whole week to spa (sign me up!) – or if you simply want to use these ideas for your own healthy lifestyle, spas are an inspired source for healthy habits that naturally …
There’s no need to limit your intake of detoxifying foods to a dedicated cleanse. There are plenty of fruits, vegetables, spices and herbs that can optimize the body’s natural cleansing mechanisms. Seek out foods that support elimination – tasks carried out by the liver, kidneys and digestive system; help the body rid itself of free …
Isn’t washing your face every day a detox program for your skin? Well, yes – but it’s not everything. Removing make-up and residue from the surface of skin is an important step in helping detox your skin through your pores and prevent blemishes. Just as in a body detox, ingredients that clear the path and support …
There’s a lot of talk these days about the toxic ingredients in beauty and skin care products – those nasties that are simply not good for you and have no place in a healthy lifestyle. While you may have the best of intentions to clean up your beauty act, it takes a little know-how and …