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Functional medicine is the intersection of naturopathy and Western medicine. It does not swear off the use of prescription drugs, but it also does not treat symptoms. In functional medicine, doctors identifies the genetic, environmental, and biochemical causes of...
With coronavirus occupying headlines these days, a lot of attention is focused on ways to prevent spreading the virus. The Centers for Disease Control and Protection (CDC) has issued recommmendations for reducing the spread of disease. They include washing hands,...
Not sure about whether to try detox? Seems like it's too long, too hard, too much to ask? Dr. Beck has a short version, a six-day detox that will jump start your metabolism and make you feel great! And the time commitment won't be too big a hurdle, even if you face...
It feels like spring has finally arrived. With the calendar at May 1, the weather is temperamental. Over the weekend, I was in Richmond, where it was 89 degrees. I drove two hours back to DC. It was a balmy 45. The fluctuations are a sure sign that it's time for a...
The benefits of detox are, by definition, right there in the name: DETOX — getting rid of toxins that build up in your body and over the long-term take a toll on your health. Detox allows your body to return to a natural state and to function more efficiently, and...
Most people these days at least pay lip service to a healthy lifestyle. We try to be healthy, cut down on fat or sugar or alcohol and get in some exercise. But even when you think you're paying attention to your diet, did you know that there are numerous toxins you...
That's right. It's almost mid-August, that awkward period where summer is about to come to an end and fall is right around the corner. It's nearly time for school to start back up, summer vacations will be a memory, and the "usual" routine will resume. For me, August...
