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The Truth About the “Liver Flush”

Imagine drinking an entire cup of olive oil and half a cup of lemon juice.

This overdose of fat supposedly causes your liver to “flush” stones that are stuck in in it.

The Appeal to Nature

The “appeal to nature” is the concept that the wild state of nature, or perhaps the way humans were living thousands of years ago should be a guide for telling us how to live our lives today.

Four arguments for the elimination of Netflix (and other streaming platforms)

Earlier this year, Netflix changed their password sharing policy, and since I had access through a friend, I decided not to resubscribe on my own.

The Dangers of Dogma

When I first published my book “Raw Food Controversies,” I had to remove some content from the book at the last minute because some of it was just going to be “too much.”

I had already spilled my beans in the book and told my story.

Is Being a Health Expert Bad for Your Health?

Jack Lalanne: an exception to the “rule” that health gurus die younger?

It’s a rather shocking observation that health gurus  that those who write diet books and give advice on how to live healthy longer appear to live shorter lives than the average person.

Tips for a Successful 36-Hour Fast

I just broke a 36 hour fast with fresh apples and a few dates.

I try to fast at least 24 hours regularly, but in the past few months, I haven’t managed to do so.

Refuse to Choose: Are You a Scanner?

Imagine someone who early in life discovers that he has some time of passion or interest for something. For example, he may find that he has a talent for music or an interest in science.

A Quick History of Ketogenic Diets

“The Ketogenic Diet” is the latest buzzword in the nutrition world, but this is an approach to weight loss and dieting that has existed for over 150 years under different guises.

The Ketogenic Diet Craze Exposed

Many readers asked me recently to review what they call the “ketogenic diet craze.”

“The Ketogenic Diet” seems to be the new buzzword in the Paleo community this year.

7 Traps That Will Undermine Your Health

There are many obvious ways to destroy your health. Smoking, drinking excessively, taking drugs, and eating junk foods comes to mind.