Radiation from electrical and wireless gadgets can damage DNA and activate tumor growth. Israeli scientists have found that low-frequency electromagnetic fields (EMFs)—produced by cell and cordless phones, hair dryers, electronics, faulty wiring, microwave ovens, PDAs, power lines, TVs, and WiFi—have “a statistically significant influence on the formation” of the most common form of breast cancer. Following close … READ MORE
A 3-day diet n’ detox to get you back on the slimming track. It’s August and your resolve is beginning to wane. You’re having trouble sticking to your diet. You are really frustrated that the scale is not moving southward as quickly and effortlessly as it once did. Maybe you celebrated a little too much for … READ MORE
Working out for the real world. I have been hearing so much about this “new wave” in exercise that I turned to my favorite fitness guru—the effervescent and ageless Joanie Greggains, who co-wrote the Fat Flush Fitness Plan with me. Joanie was the pioneer of TV workouts with her long-running TV Exercise Show, Morning Stretch and became a household … READ MORE
Answers to help flush your fat and purge fluid buildup—with the best results. You’ve got questions? I’ve got answers. Q: Can I personalize The Fat Flush Plan a little, or do I have to adhere to it 100%? ALG: Fat Flush is based on principles, rather than hard-and-fast dos and don’ts. So, the short answer … READ MORE
Lighten up. Seasonal Affective Disorder—starting in late fall with light deprivation—and subsiding with the longer, sunnier days of spring, is becoming an increasingly frequent type of depression reported by many of my clients—especially those between 15 and 55 years of age. Up to 20% of Americans experience depression during the winter months—called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). … READ MORE
Ground yourself to slash belly fat and zap hot flashes, sleeplessness, and stress. Which of these scenarios would you prefer? Trouble falling asleep only to awaken several times each night, muscle pain and leg cramps, plus hot flashes. Or this? Falling sound asleep with reduced back, leg, and neck pain, plus fewer hot flashes? That’s … READ MORE
A little electronic “feng shui” can help keep EMFs at bay. A new study in the journal Sleep links insomnia with increased risk of mortality, “a risk that has been underestimated,” Penn State scientists say. Recent California research suggests why you need your sleep: Insomnia has been linked to anxiety and depression, diabetes and heart … READ MORE
Household cleaners still send kids to the ER—and have been linked to breast cancer. From deadly drain and oven cleaners to abrasives and biocides (antibacterial products that can raise the risk of superbugs), common household cleaning products contain far too many environmental toxins. Over the past 17 years, common cleaners sent close to 270,000 children … READ MORE
Enjoy some of my favorite easy recipes for summer’s last holiday weekend. Whether you’re vacationing over Labor Day or fleeing hurricane Earl, make sure your last summer getaway is as free of stress as possible. Stormy seas aren’t the only concern for beach goers. Poor water quality—in our ocean, rivers, and lakes—can lead to GI … READ MORE
Your brain affects how often you awaken at night. Does the slightest sound—thunder or a toilet flushing—wake you up, while others seem able to sleep through their alarm clocks? New research in the journal Current Biology offers clues to explain this. Scientists find that bursts of brain activity—or sleep spindles—that occur only while you’re snoozing … READ MORE
