State & Lake

Are colon-cleansing products safe? Better yet, are they necessary? - I post this only because I know of someone who actually had a colon cleanse and it wreaked havoc on her body.  Always be careful when using certain products, ask questions and do your research as the dietary supplements market is only loosely regulated.  “There [...]

Dangers of detox diets — Dawn Page, 52, drank four pints of water a day and drastically cut her salt intake on The Amazing Hydration Diet recommended by nutritonal therapist Barbara Nash. The mother of two, who suffered a huge epileptic fit due to severe sodium deficiency.  [Read More]

I believe I have heard about every odd treatment for lupus from numerous well-meaning and well-intentioned individuals.  Some of them have really taken the cake as far as I’m concerned.  One person told me to not heed the advice of doctors to not sit in the sun between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 pm.  Instead, she [...]