375: Do cleanses and fast really work? Do you need them?

The detox industry is worth $66 billion. The science supporting it is nearly nonexistent. A Registered Dietitian breaks down what cleanses claim to do, what your body already does, and what actually works instead.  keywords: do detoxes work, are cleanses effective, detox diet science, does your body need a cleanse, liver detox evidence, juice cleanse truth 

For over 30 years, the National Weight Control Registry has tracked more than 10,000 people who've lost significant weight and — the hard part — kept it off. In this episode, we break down what the data actually shows these successful maintainers have in common, and why those lessons carry extra weight (pun intended) for women navigating perimenopause and menopause, when hormonal shifts make muscle loss and fat gain more likely. No fad-diet promises — just what the research says works over the long haul.

Do you feel like you’re constantly busy but still can’t find time for yourself, your health, or the things you know you need to do? If you’re a woman over 40 trying to balance work, family, responsibilities, and your own well-being, this episode is for you. We’re taking a closer look at why you feel so busy, the excuses and beliefs that may be keeping you stuck, and how to create more time in your day without adding more pressure to your already-full schedule. In this episode, we’ll explore how to identify what is actually taking up your time, recognize the thoughts and excuses that keep you from prioritizing yourself, and use simple daily time-management strategies to make space for your health and wellness.  

A Registered Dietitian explains what food noise actually is, how GLP-1 medications like Ozempic quiet it at the brain level, and 7 evidence-based strategies to reduce it without medication.