Through experience, I’ve learned that food is a drug. It affects the way I think, feel, and look.

I used to drag myself out of bed with eyelids blown up like footballs until I discovered that white flour has the power to transform me into a walking puffed pastry.

I’d been through a period where I existed almost solely on pizza. I’d eat it happily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. When I wanted to lose weight, I’d cut my intake to two slices for the day and call it a day.

Did I lose weight? Sure. Did I look good? Not really. Feel good? Yeah, I guess, if you’re into chronic fatigue and digestive problems. Read more »

On her website GOOP, the actress Gwyneth Paltrow writes about learning of her father’s throat cancer diagnosis in 1998 while filming The Talented Mr. Ripley. She also details how it changed her approach to health and wellness.

I had read somewhere that in Asia, the concept of going to the doctor when you were already sick was akin to digging a well when you were already thirsty. This struck a chord with me. Over the years I have had my share of medical issues, as we all do.”

Paltrow has found three doctors (in New York, London, and Los Angeles) and says they’ve helped her tremendously. She includes their tips on detoxification, sleep, and “policing your thoughts” here.

Coffee and liquor topped the list of can-I-still-haves and I-can’t-give-that-ups that flooded the question and answer period after a presentation on Toxicity in America and its Relation to Health and Disease Issues hosted by Isagenix on Thursday, November 12, 2008 at The Dish in the Black Rock section of Bridgeport, CT.

From left, Dr. Veronica Waks and Isagenix Consultant Donna Keys.

The presentation was given by Dr. Veronica Waks who began her career as a physician nearly two decades ago. Two years ago, she began practicing naturopathic medicine because she “got tired of pushing pills”.

“There are toxic substances always around us,” said Waks.  “My goal is to make people healthy.”

“Whatever you apply on your skin will end up in your blood stream,” said Waks holding up a cosmetic cream after rattling off a list of ingredients that maybe no one in the crowd could spell or guess the meaning.

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