6 signs you spend too much time on your phone — and 3 steps to kick off a ‘digital detox’

6 signs you spend too much time on your phone — and 3 steps to kick off a ‘digital detox’

When the blue light becomes a red flag for your health, it’s time to take action. Excessive phone use has been linked to physical symptoms like headaches, eye strain and hand or wrist pain from holding a device for too long.  And, most troubling, too much phone time can exacerbate mental health issues. Nearly half … Read more

Here’s how to emotionally detox during Mercury retrograde in Pisces 2026

Here’s how to emotionally detox during Mercury retrograde in Pisces 2026

The year’s first Mercury retrograde is upon us, and this one is a doozy, folks. From February 26 to March 20, Mercury will retrograde in Pisces, the sign where our dear planet of the mind and the mouth is most compromised. You see, folks, at its personal best, Mercury is clear and concise, retrieving information … Read more

The 7-day gut reset: How to improve digestion, immunity and stress levels in a week

The 7-day gut reset: How to improve digestion, immunity and stress levels in a week

Forget juice cleanses and 10-day detoxes — doctors say the smarter way to feel better fast starts in your gut, and it doesn’t require starving, suffering or giving up real food. The gut isn’t just mission control for digestion. It dictates how we feel physically, mentally and emotionally. A gut reset focuses on reducing inflammation, … Read more

The worst wellness cleanses and fasts throughout history— one required a parasite to hatch in the intestines

The worst wellness cleanses and fasts throughout history— one required a parasite to hatch in the intestines

New year, same old liver? After all those holiday indulgences, many people feel the need to hit the “reset” button with a detox or cleanse for a fresh-start fix. These practices date back thousands of years — think Cleopatra’s sour donkey milk baths to preserve beauty and youthfulness, Dr. John Harvey Kellogg’s yogurt enemas to … Read more

King Charles urges ‘digital detox,’ calls for reconciliation after year filled with royal drama in Christmas speech

King Charles urges ‘digital detox,’ calls for reconciliation after year filled with royal drama in Christmas speech

All King Charles III seems to want for Christmas, after all the turmoil he’s endured this year, is a “digital detox.” After the British royal family stepped out for its annual Christmas Day church outing, it gathered around the television to watch the monarch’s Christmas broadcast. The speech was filmed earlier this month inside the Lady … Read more

Parents frantic to shield teens from ‘addictive’ screen time are turning to ‘detox’ camps and even other tech

Parents frantic to shield teens from ‘addictive’ screen time are turning to ‘detox’ camps and even other tech

Enough is enough. Frustrated parents who are fed up with their young teens’ excessive screen time are turning to drastic measures, like signing them up for curated digital detox programs at camps like Reset Summer Camp. This isn’t your ordinary summer camp. This time away from home for minors aged 13 to 18 is meant … Read more

Are parasites wrecking your gut? The best parasite cleanses and how they work, per experts

Are parasites wrecking your gut? The best parasite cleanses and how they work, per experts

New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Can’t figure out why you’ve been feeling off? If you’ve been dealing with fatigue, bloating, brain fog, or digestive drama, there could be a hidden cause that you haven’t considered yet: parasites. Yes, little … Read more

Heidi Klum is doing a ‘worm and parasite cleanse’ — doc warns how it could do more harm than good

Heidi Klum is doing a ‘worm and parasite cleanse’ — doc warns how it could do more harm than good

Auf Wiedersehen, creepy crawlers.  Heidi Klum believes her body is infested with worms and parasites — and now the German supermodel and her husband Tom Kaulitz are embarking on a months-long cleanse to purge them from her system. “I’m going to deworm and de-parasite for the first time,” Klum, 52, told the Wall Street Journal. … Read more

I did a parasite cleanse with herbs you haven’t heard of — what TikTok won’t tell you

I did a parasite cleanse with herbs you haven’t heard of — what TikTok won’t tell you

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. When was the last time you dewormed yourself? “When we did my seven-year-old’s cleanse, day eleven was the day we saw the worms,” shared Nicole Marso, a creator who identifies … Read more

How to do a parasite cleanse: Everything you need to know about the latest detox craze

How to do a parasite cleanse: Everything you need to know about the latest detox craze

New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Have a gut feeling something is off? You’re not alone. While the idea of hosting parasites may be unnerving, the reality is that microscopic invaders are more common than many realize. There’s a common … Read more

Gen Z is swapping their smartphones for this retro alternative: ‘Need a social media detox’

Gen Z is swapping their smartphones for this retro alternative: ‘Need a social media detox’

Young folks are desperately trying to reconnect with the world around them. The method many have chosen? “Dumbphones” — otherwise known as the millennial-era Blackberry. Ironically, Gen-Z is taking to social media — which isn’t even supported on a dumbphones — to spread the word. For months now, users ranging in age from mid-20s to … Read more

Why seawater-based thalassotherapy is the hottest new spa treatment — and where to get it

Why seawater-based thalassotherapy is the hottest new spa treatment — and where to get it

On a brisk autumn afternoon, immersed in a 100-degree pool at Italy’s Verdura Resort, I admired the lush Sicilian landscape as seawater-filled jets eased my muscles, tightened from long days of travel. I felt I could easily get used to it, and experts on thalassotherapy, a broad category of treatments using seawater, say we all … Read more

Travelers are paying thousands to have their phones taken away from them on digital detox retreats: ‘Guests go stir crazy’

Travelers are paying thousands to have their phones taken away from them on digital detox retreats: ‘Guests go stir crazy’

In a time when people can’t even go to the bathroom without bringing their phones — surprisingly, the interest around digital detox retreats is rising, and people are willing to pay thousands to go on them. While on vacation, 27% of adults want to be present and spend less time doom-scrolling, according to a 2025 … Read more

Everyone did this really easy move at the LA biohacker expo to live longer: ‘Fast and powerful’

Everyone did this really easy move at the LA biohacker expo to live longer: ‘Fast and powerful’

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. — Biohacking is a multi-billion-dollar industry, but you don’t have to flash a lot of cash to see results. A holistic health specialist who goes by Julie E Health says you can detoxify and energize yourself in just two minutes — with nothing but your hands. “This is one of my favorite … Read more

Exclusive | ‘Detox’ from anxiety before bed in less than 5 minutes with these tips from a Hollywood energy healer

Exclusive | ‘Detox’ from anxiety before bed in less than 5 minutes with these tips from a Hollywood energy healer

It’s happening again. Despite feeling exhausted after a long day, when you crawl into bed, you just can’t seem to fall asleep. What gives? According to Oliver Niño — a spiritual coach and energy healer to celebs like Tony Robbins and Jessica Alba — the problem is that you haven’t had a chance to de-stress. … Read more

You’re washing your fruits and veggies all wrong — how to ‘detox’ them

You’re washing your fruits and veggies all wrong — how to ‘detox’ them

Eat your veggies — not chemicals on them. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, just one in 10 Americans is meeting our daily allowance of fruits and vegetables. While the detoxifying qualities of fruits and veggies have been well-established, one nutritionist says produce can benefit from a detox bath of its own. Experts … Read more

New TikTok trend could cause ‘explosive diarrhea,’ experts warn: ‘Dangerous myth’

New TikTok trend could cause ‘explosive diarrhea,’ experts warn: ‘Dangerous myth’

This TikTok trend could prove extremely sh—y. Castor oil has been hailed as a treatment for complexion problems and hair growth, but experts are warning against an unlikely side effect when ingested. On TikTok, creators claim that that the oil can “detox” the body, but buyer beware: consuming castor oil, derived from the castor bean … Read more

Drunk vultures found ‘actively dying’ until wildlife refuge helped ‘detox’ them

Drunk vultures found ‘actively dying’ until wildlife refuge helped ‘detox’ them

WATERTOWN, Conn. – Treating drunk vultures can be challenging, as evidenced by an intoxicating discovery from a Connecticut wildlife refuge. A pair of energetic black vultures celebrated a day early for the solar eclipse on April 8 in Watertown by dumpster diving. They eventually stumbled upon something sufficiently fermented to cause serious inebriation.  “They were literally drunk. Unable to balance, stand, kept passing out or … Read more

Is lemon water really a good detox? The science behind the trendy claims

Is lemon water really a good detox? The science behind the trendy claims

There’s no shortage of choices when it comes to flavored and infused water. In addition to the bounty of fruit and herbal flavors, there are mood-boosting waters, alkaline waters, detox waters and antioxidant waters — all available at a price considerably higher than regular tap water. But some of the wild claims about the health … Read more

Gwyneth Paltrow’s new guru’s therapies revealed

Gwyneth Paltrow’s new guru’s therapies revealed

Gwyneth Paltrow’s latest health guru is a “functional medicine practitioner” who advocates coffee enemas and cuddling, The Post can reveal. The Oscar-winner — currently in civil court in Utah where she is being sued over a ski crash — sparked claims this month she was promoting disordered eating by boasting about her diet of intermittent … Read more