Detox Category - Dr. Axe

Dangers of Heavy Metals & How to Do a Heavy Metal Detox

Symptoms and even chronic diseases related to heavy metal toxicity (also called heavy metal poisoning) is now considered to be a problem that millions of people deal with. That makes incorporating a heavy metal detox ...

Dangers of Synthetic Scents & How to Avoid Them

The dangers of synthetic scents aren't always evident, but we have the science to prove that everyone, regardless of age or health, needs to make avoiding fake fragrances a major priority. A report from the 1980s ...

Black Mold Symptoms + 12 Natural Remedies

Black mold exposure and black mold poisoning can cause a wide range of health problems, and some black mold symptoms can actually be really serious. You may have found this article from googling "black mold in ...

Is a Colon Cleanse Actually Beneficial? What You Must Know …

The colon cleanse has been used throughout history to improve the body's natural detoxification processes, restore digestive health and improve someone's overall quality of life. In fact, the use of water to cleanse tissue throughout the colon, called ...

Can You Cleanse Your Lungs? How (& Why) to Do a Lung Detox

As one of the hardest-working organs in the body, the lungs are essential for maintaining normal functions of the respiratory system and keeping us alive. Their main roles include transporting oxygen throughout our bodies and ...

Parasite Cleanse and Diet

If you suspect you may have a parasitic infection, there is a natural way to treat it. It's called a parasite cleanse. Parasitic infections have become more common with international travel over time. We now know ...

Can Antibiotics Wreak Havoc on Athletic Performance?

"Antibiotics Wreak Havoc on Athletic Performance," read the headline of a recent study. The study looked at the microbes of mice, but if it winds up being true for humans, too, we can chalk it up ...

EU Proposes World’s Largest Ban on Chemical Pollution

Public health in the Europe Union seems to be on the cusp of a big win as the EU proposes the world's largest ban on chemical pollution. About 12,000 potentially toxic and harmful chemicals are on ...

Do Artificial Sweeteners Increase Your Cancer Risk?

The widespread use of artificial sweeteners occurred, at the end of the day, because food and beverage manufacturers saw a business opportunity: They could tease their low-calorie foods or even zero-calorie drinks to potential customers ...

Study Shows Almost Everyone’s Breathing Polluted Air

The World Health Organization's (WHO) Department of Environment, Climate Change and Health reported in April 2022 that a whopping 99% of the world's population regularly breathes in air with unhealthy levels of pollutants, including fine ...