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Detox Box

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6 25 06 I did The Detox Box program about 60 days ago and wanted to let a little time pass before I commented--. I loved it!!!
I went with all of Dr. Hyman's suggested `favorite' supplements.
Yes, it was expensive and some what time consuming, but I feel it was so very worth it.
It helped me kick the intense sugar, white flour and caffeine addictions that had hold of me. This is extremely miraculous for me and I am so very thankful to God I found this program.
Here are some of sources (showing costs) that I used. - Once I made the decision to do the detox I was in a rush to get all these things in fast and in some cases I paid more in shipping charges as a result.
* From Total Health (Internet Company out of NY)
with 3 day select UPS shipping 139.70
Endefen by Metagenics (420 g Powder) 38.93
Advaclear by Metagenics (42 caps) 25.75
Ultraclear Plus by Metagenics (canister original flavor) 75.15
From Amazon (Bolton Drug Alternative Supplements)
*Ultraflora plus DF by Metagenics 50 gram 34.96
* From a local Whole Foods
Barleans Omega Twin Lignan Rich Oil 16.95
Yerba Prima Psyllium Husk Power 7.19
* From Bed Bath and Beyond
Kitchen Aid Blender with 20% discount card at BB&B 89.00
* From Integral Yoga (local Health Food Store in Virginia)
with Senior Discount 63.83
Great Plains Bentonite 8.06
Plus
Primadophilus by Natures Way 17.99
(*Back up to Ultraflora plus DF
which may not make it in time for my start date)
The Peoples Green Decaf Tea (50 Bags) 9.17
Celestial Seasonings Caffeine free Herb Tea 4.67
Frozen Organic Dark Sweet Cherries 3.14
Frozen Organic Mango 1.79
Frozen Organic Raspberries 3.59
Frozen Organic Strawberries 4.04
Frozen Organic Blueberries 4.67
Frozen Organic Green Peas 3.59
* From Organic Pharmacy (Internet Company online)
with UPS shipping 28.75
Buffered Ascorbic Acid (Vit C) by Pure Encapsulations $13.65
Magnesium Citrate by Pure Encapsulations $6.95

I even had to get a blender (our other one bit the dust a few years ago) but it is a good thing I did because since the detox I have kept up with the morning shake several times a week. On the detox the hardest part, but doable, was getting down the Bentonite Clay and the Psyllium. I did the program pretty close to prescribed and have since kept up with eating more Brown Rice, Fish, Veggies and with drinking more water and Herbal Teas.
I think giving up that morning coffee was really helpful for me both with controlling my evening sugar cravings and improving my joint pain. Lost about 10 lbs so far and plan on losing more - really feeling more energy and joy.
Check Amazon.com for all the `program' products as well. I really appreciate Amazon and the users who wrote reviews on this product. I hope I can encourage someone to try The Detox Box. Hopefully you will share my success with it. I have about 100 self help health books (including Mark Hyman's other books) and so far this one has been the catalyst to give the others possibility!
Do it!

When I first received "Detox in a Box" I was disappointed because the program is based on a plan that requires the procurement of over $100 worth of supplements. However, after listening to the introduction CD I decided that $12.00 to $15.00 per day was a worthwhile investment if it meant saying good-bye to my miserable state of mind. I originally intended to do the 7-day program, but found that it was so easy to follow and I felt so great that I followed the plan for 21 days. I lost over 15 pounds and feel terrific. As a result of this program, I have made major adjustments to my diet. This is not a "quick start" program; after you receive the materials at least a week of preparation is required - Keep in mind that it is well worth it! In addition to "Detox in a Box", I also recommend, "Breaking the Food Seduction".

I love this detox box. The information you need is written very clearly, and you won't have any trouble following the program. When I first got on the program, I had a tough time "downing" the vitamin C, bentonite clay and psyllium. But I felt so great after just 4 days, it was worth it. The shake is actually very good, and the rest of the food you are supposed to eat is everyday healthy organic vegetables and fish and brown rice.
You can get very creative with the spices recommended and make each meal really flavorful.
I like to detox every few months, especially after a vacation or holiday week of eating and drinking too much. Not only do I lose 4-5 lbs in 5 days, my skin looks more radiant and I feel like I look younger! I'm 47 and my skin is starting to wrinkle. The detoxing makes my skin tighter and smoother...a side benefit I was not expecting. The products cost about $250, but lasts a long time. You can get most of the products at an organic grocery store (Whole Foods/Wild Oats). Or of course at a special pharmacy and on-line. Thank you Dr. Mark Hyman for this wonderful program.

When I first looked at what was required and the flax seed stuff never tried before, I thought this is for the birds! But I weighed 235 pound on May 10th and my blood pressure tested by the doctor and at home was consistently 150/110. Today is May 18th and my weight is 219 pounds and my blood pressure has been for the last 3 days 120/80. I'm only going to continue the detox for up to 14 days. I will be following the advice of this doctor from now on. My HMO doctors did not know what to do.

OK.... No one would beleive this. My husband and I went on Dr. Hyman's diet for 2 weeks. I lost 8-10 lbs. My husband lost 12 lbs. We eat lots of food and it is ALL healthy.
Now for the amazing part. My son has Down Syndrome and severe respiratory problems. I looked into the side of allergies for him through Dr, Hyman's ideas. I actually make shakes out of the same food that my husband and myself eat. My son hardly has the congestion that he once had. We believe that gluten and other horrible [...] had created his health problems.
In the past we have brought him to many specialists: pulmonologists, cardiac specialists, allergists and on and on.
He was on so many antibiotics and other steroids. I thought I would loose my precious son to a horrible fate.
We work closely with this diet for him. It has been successful for allergies, which he probably had/has which never showed up with any allergy testing we had in the past.
I am delited, please try this book.

This was a fantastic program. I highly recommend it. My husband has been "detoxed" for 3 months and is like a new man. He feels great, has energy, and has lost 42 pounds. He has no cravings, enjoys his food, and says he could live like this for the rest of his life. It's pretty involved, but if you stick to it, you will feel fantastic!

I swear by this program. You have to go into it really wanting to do it and not having backing out as an option. It is WELL WORTH IT. If I can do this, anyone can. I was sort of surprised about all the rest of the stuff needed to buy to get ready for this (suppliments and groceries), but I was excited about it and wanted to do it right and spending the extra time and money was worth it many fold from the results I got out of the program. I stayed on the program for 7 days and lost 7 pounds and kept it off and am continuing to lose the weight. I feel fantastic! I feel cleansed and have more energy and sleep better now. I have energy to go for walks and ride my bike as well as ride my horse all in one day!It has taught me how to exist in this world with food and not have it be a problem. I used to be addicted to bread, ice cream and chocolate. I would crave those foods. I am honest when I say that I do not crave those things anymore. I know how to eat better and what to incorporate into my meals now. It taught me to take the time to prepair my meals every day because I am worth the time to take care of myself. It gave me a sense of power over my life and that I can do anything I put my mind to. This program was hard at first to stick to. The first few days I was missing the rich full bodied sweet or tasteful food I used to eat all the time. It really made me feel alive and get in touch with myself.
Best thing I have ever done for myself. I will do this quarterly every year for the rest of my life. (The journaling really helped as well)

I've done multiple juice fasts for detoxing, but Mark Hyman's Detox Box is superior to any fast or diet I've tried. It's nutritionally sound, but more important, it doesn't leave you feeling hungry and deprived. The shake is great--I still use it a few times a week for breakfast. The supplement advice was very helpful. And ridding my body of all potential allergens really cleared up my sinuses and headaches. I highly recommend this book! I lost about 7 lbs and felt more powerful, alert, and healthy than I've felt in years. Before doing this, I thought that my fatigue and weight gain were due to my entering middle age, and I was becoming resigned to not feeling my best. Yet, a week into this program, I felt alive again. (Btw, I was able to do this and still work full-time and care for my preschool age son, so that shows you that I had energy while following the detox program.) I even followed the maintenance part from August to Christmas Eve, when I allowed myself to eat whatever I wanted. Unfortunately, that lasted for about a month ;-> Now, finding myself with migraines, sinusitis, and acne, I am ready to begin the Detox program again.

This detox program is very complete. It recommends sources for all support supplements, the yoga CD is great. I found it very time consuming to follow the detox meal prep. I lost almost 5 pounds of fat in a week. After the week I started feeling bad and slowly resumed eating more healthy foods. I probably had tired of drinking the broth and other support nutrients. It changed how I view food and my body. Definately worth the effort, just plan on serious dedication for at least a week.

I don't really see this as a diet, it's so much more. I've elimanated toxins and regained my health, have energy, and understand my body and what foods I'm allergic to. My husband and I did the Detox Box, and would recommend it to everyone. We now want to continue to Detox with each season change (4x a year). We both lost weight, stopped drinking coffee, and now eat with much more awareness. We were following the UltraMetabolism program for 2 months (also by Dr. Mark Hyman) before we started the Detox. We stayed on the Detox for 28 days, one week longer than suggested. We are back on the UltraMetabolism program for about 2 weeks now. I've lost more than 30 lbs, and so has my husband. I know I am following a program that is very healthy and I feel great mentally and physically!