What are the symptoms of die-off during a detox? The symptoms caused by die-off due to a detox or treatment with antimicrobials are known as a Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction[1]. The symptoms can include: fatigue, cognitive effects (brainfog, irritability, difficulty concentrating), nausea, diarrhea, bloating/gas, constipation, body aches, mild fever, itchiness and rashes, and sugar cravings[2] .  Although many articles…

This article originally appeared as an answer to a question on Quora. Do unsweetened carbonated drinks affect your health? I assume that by describing these drinks as “unsweetened”, you mean they do not include artificial or natural sweeteners. Carbonated drinks can contribute to your body’s hydration. The potential for other harms and benefits depend on…

The question: “I’ve been taking Omega 3 and Magnesium capsules for the past two weeks and my quality of life improved greatly. Is it safe to continue taking them?  To be more specific, I’m taking 1 capsule of Magnecalm which contains: Magnesium – Vitamin B 1,6,&12 , and 1 capsule of 900 mg Omega 3 EPA/DHA….