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The truth about the 5 biggest wellness trends this spring | Liz Earle MBE & Dr. Federica Amati

2025/5/22
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Federica Amati: 我认为排毒饮料通常被宣传为减肥的方法,但实际上没有任何科学依据支持。这些产品有时可能对健康有害,某些排毒补充剂会增加排尿频率,导致脱水和低血压。我们身体自身拥有出色的排毒系统,包括肝脏、肾脏和大肠,它们可以有效地清除不需要的物质。为了支持这些天然的排毒系统,我们可以多喝水,并选择有益于肝脏和肾脏健康的食物。 Liz Earle: 我完全同意Federica的观点。没有任何证据表明某种饮料可以清除体内的毒素。肝脏、肾脏和肠道是我们主要的排毒器官。除了多喝水,我个人喜欢使用干刷身体的方法来帮助皮肤排毒。这种方法使用天然鬃毛刷在干燥的皮肤上进行刷拭,可以刺激淋巴系统,促进血液循环,使皮肤焕发光彩。虽然我不知道有多少关于干刷身体的科学研究,但它确实能让你的皮肤看起来更健康。

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This chapter explores the reasons behind the surge in wellness trends during spring, the role of social media in amplifying these trends, and the importance of considering the evidence before adopting any new wellness trend. It highlights the conflict between the positive intention of improving health and the commercial aspects driving many trends.
  • Popularity does not equal effectiveness.
  • Commercial marketing often drives trends, not scientific evidence.
  • Social media rapidly spreads trends, sometimes without proper consideration.

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This spring, are you bombarded by wellness trends promising miraculous results? From detox juices to the surprising popularity of beef tallow, it's easy to get swept up in the hype. But what if some of these "healthy" habits are doing more harm than good?

Join us as we dive into the science behind spring's most talked-about health fads. To explain these trends, journalist, health entrepreneur and bestselling author Liz Earle, joins us to share insights from her 40 year career in the wellness industry. Alongside Liz is Dr. Federica Amati, a scientist from Imperial College London, ZOE's Head Nutritionist, and author of the bestseller "Every Body Should Know This."

Together, we'll put five popular trends under the microscope: detox drinks, red light therapy, beef tallow for skin, creatine, and high-cost probiotics. Discover what's fact and what's fiction, empowering you to make evidence-based choices. Finally, we'll share practical ZOE-approved tips for embracing spring with genuine, science-backed wellness strategies, helping you navigate the season of renewal with confidence.

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Detox diets for toxin elimination and weight management: a critical review of the evidence)__ __)(2014)

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Application of red light therapy for moderate‐to‐severe acne vulgaris: A systematic review and meta‐analysis) (2021)

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Tallow, Rendered Animal Fat, and Its Biocompatibility With Skin: A Scoping Review) (2024)

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International Society of Sports Nutrition position stand: safety and efficacy of creatine supplementation in exercise, sport, and medicine) (2017)

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Unraveling the Puzzle: Health Benefits of Probiotics-A Comprehensive Review) (2024)

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