How Healthy Is Your Detox System? Take the Quiz to Find Out!
Reviewed by Health Coach Amber Shuey, FMCHC, FNLP Your body’s natural detoxification system is incredible. Every day, your liver, kidneys, skin, and other organs work tirelessly to filter toxins, process waste, and keep you feeling your best. But modern life—with its environmental pollutants, processed foods, and stress—can put a strain on your body’s ability to […]
Living Low-Tox with Our Favorite Products
By Carli Webb, Health Coach Manager Living low-tox, or reducing your exposure to toxins in your environment, can have numerous benefits for both your health and the environment. It’s about making mindful choices that prioritize your health, the well-being of your loved ones, and the planet. It’s a holistic approach to living that considers the interconnectedness […]
How to Incorporate Detoxing Into Your Day
https://vimeo.com/771762495 If you’re looking for simple and easy ways to detox, Dr. Shilpa P. Saxena shares her secrets and personal habits to help rid your body of unwanted toxins. Find a Forum Health provider near you!
Beauty Isn’t Skin-Deep: 5 Beauty Hacks to Detox Properly
If only exfoliation were the one necessary ingredient to make our skin glow! Unfortunately (or perhaps, fortunately), beauty truly does come from within. If you’ve tried some of our post-holiday detoxing tips, then you’ve likely noticed improvements in your skin, already. If not, we’ve decided to give you our go-to detoxing plan that can be used […]
Best Prep for Cold and Flu Season? Fall Detox with Forum Health’s GDRx Program
Fall is a season of transition, and just like nature sheds its old leaves, it’s the perfect time for you to shed toxins and prepare your body for the upcoming cold and flu season! Here are some effective cold and flu season tips for staying healthy. Did you know that regular detoxing is important to improve […]
Feel Radiant Naturally: Tips for Non-Toxic Beauty and Personal Care Products
In your quest for beauty and personal care, it’s easy to overlook the toxins lurking in many conventional products. Harmful chemicals, toxins, and synthetic substances can wreak havoc on your health and may be hiding in your favorite products. Just like you check the ingredients in your food, it’s important to know what ingredients […]
What Are Forever Chemicals? How to Detox Your Body and Prevent Disease
How forever chemicals affect your health and ways to support your liver and detox pathways to eliminate them from the body. Did you know there are substances known as “forever chemicals” that make their way into your food, water and even the air? Scientifically known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), these human-made chemicals are […]
College Students: You Need a Detox!
Going to college can be one of the most thrilling experiences! It’s a chance to experience a new environment, independence, and the opportunity to explore and learn new things. On the other hand, it can also be a period for habits that result in poor dietary decisions, stress, and disturbed sleep. These unhealthy behaviors can […]
Need a Reset? This is How Our Proven Gut Detox Program Works
You’re probably here because you’re looking to feel better – more energy, better sleep, less pain…the list goes on. One of the key ways to improving your health is through eliminating toxins and repairing your gut microbiome. And at Forum Health, we believe so strongly this is the path to optimal wellness that our team […]
9 Ways To Avoid a “Healing Crisis” During Detox
Detoxing Too Fast Just as toxins can cause problems when entering your body, they can cause similar issues on their way out. If you detox too fast, or without the right support, you may reabsorb some old bacteria, toxins, and other decomposing chemicals. Why? It’s a tortoise vs the hare situation. The tortoise, in this […]
Detoxing for Better Health and Shed Excess Weight
By Carolyn Burris of Forum Health Knoxville On a daily basis we eat, drink, breathe, and handle toxins without even a thought of the damage to ourselves or potential exposure to our loved ones. In fact, a recent article in the British Medical Journal quotes a study estimating that 75 percent of most cancers are […]
How Toxic Are You? Answers for Heavy Metal Toxicity
Reviewed by Amy Berke, MD of Forum Health Michigan Throughout your life, you’ll come into constant contact with environmental toxins. Overtime, this exposure can lead to health concerns in many areas. Environmental toxins are poisonous substances that come from outside the body and are lumped into two categories: harmful chemicals and heavy metals. Chronic disease […]
Detox-Friendly Versi-Fry
This veggie-packed versi-fry is a perfect meal to enjoy while on your GDRx detox program. It is quick to make and can easily incorporate whatever fresh vegetables you have on hand. Offering a balance of protein, fiber, carbs and fat you’ll enjoy this delicious bowl and stay full longer. Created by one of our health […]
Ask a Functional Medicine Provider: What Makes an Effective Detox?
The decision to detox is a great way for your body to naturally rid itself of toxins and free radicals that accumulate over time. Exposure to elements in your environment, cleaning products, allergens in the air, and what you consume through diet all contribute to toxin buildup. However, speculation surrounding detoxing has surfaced as […]
Eating At Restaurants More Often? Here’s How to Keep it Healthy
By Curtis of Forum Health Coppell Social situations are typically planned around food. Food brings us together allowing us to bond and have that comfort. However, if you find yourself eating at restaurants or attending happy hours with co-workers more than you eat at home, this could lead to weight gain and other health problems […]
Think Ahead: Tips for Setting Your Weight Loss Goals
Reviewed by Kimberly Cabe, FNP-BC of Forum Health Rochester Hills Without the right planning in place, you might feel a bit like a hamster in a wheel when you think about reaching your goals. You know you want to lose weight so you eat right and attempt to exercise as often as you can, but somehow you always […]
5 Detox Tips to Jump Start Your Year Round Wellness
Time To Tidy Up Toxins come from countless sources and accumulate in the body creating an increasing toxic burden over time. Particularly, when sedentary habits, viruses and heavy foods are most prevalent. In addition, we are constantly exposed to a steady stream of environmental toxins that can get lodged deep within. There are countless pollutants […]
5 Reasons Why You Still Can’t Lose Weight
You might have already tried exercising and eating less. When you feel as though you’re doing everything right, seeing very little results can be very frustrating. You’re not alone. Most people suffer with either a little or a lot of extra weight. And most people don’t realize that even though they feel like they’ve got […]