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Detoxification: What, Why, When & How Print E-mail

 

DETOXIFICATION

 WHAT, WHY, WHEN AND  HOW

 

HOW DO I KNOW MY TOXICITY LEVEL? 

All of us are exposed to toxins everyday.  Air pollutants, food additives, radiation  and medications are the most common sources.  One transatlantic airline flight gives us the radiation exposure equal to one x-ray.  A qualified nutritionist is trained in evaluating toxicity via symptoms, lifestyle and dietary assessments.  In extreme cases, there are laboratory tests that can confirm particular types of toxicity, like specific chemicals or heavy metals.

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15 Habits For Weight Management Print E-mail

15 Winning Habits for Weight Management

by Sherri Pulie

 

Trying to reach and maintain a healthy weight?  Work on a few simple habits to set you on the right path.  It may be a challenge at first, but soon these healthy behaviors will come naturally.  Try just one or two to start, then gradually add more good habits as you go.  

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