The Detox Diet: A How-To & When-To Guide for Cleansing the Body [Paperback]

Elson M. Haas (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2003

(Celestial Arts) Discusses detoxification from sugar, nicotine, alcohol, caffeine, chemicals, and more for consumers. Offers specific guidelines and recommendations for achieving a healthy life style. Softcover.

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Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Believing that most medical problems may be treated and even prevented by cleansing, fasting and detoxification, Elson S. Haas, M.D., (A Diet for All Seasons, 1995) offers The Detox Diet: A How-to & When-to Guide for Cleansing the Body. Haas discusses gastrointestinal tract health and its role in overall well-being and offers a simple yearlong detox program as well as eating plans for specific detox situations (drugs, alcohol, nicotine and others). Charts, tables, menu plans and more are bulleted and boxed for easy reference.
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About the Author

Since 1975, ELSON HAAS, M.D., has been devoted to healing through detoxification and cleansing, and has seen thousands of patients transform their health. Dr. Haas directs the Preventive Medical Center of Marin, an integrated health facility in San Rafael, California. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Celestial Arts; 1st Printing 1996 edition (November 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0890878145
• ISBN-13: 978-0890878149
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #985,140 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Elson M. Haas, MD, is an integrated medicine practitioner with more than thirty-five years of experience. He is founder and director of Preventative Medical Center of Marin, a clinic in northern California. Haas is author of seven popular books on health and nutrition, including Staying Healthy with the Seasons, Staying Healthy with Nutrition, and The New Detox Diet.She was founder and director of Patty James Cooking School and Nutrition Center in Sebastopol, CA, the first certified organic cooking school and nutrition center in the country. James is a frequent speaker at public schools, businesses, markets, and food and health-oriented events. She works as a nutritional consultant both with individuals and with groups such as schools and health care providers. Elson M. Haas, MD, is an integrated medicine practitioner with more than thirty-five years of experience. He is founder and director of the Preventive Medical Center of Marin in San Rafael, CA. Haas is author of seven popular books on health and nutrition, including Staying Healthy with the Seasons, Staying Healthy with Nutrition, and The New Detox Diet.

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45 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Detox for everyone, March 10, 2003

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This review is from: The Detox Diet: A How-To & When-To Guide for Cleansing the Body (Paperback)

This book presents an easy to follow guide to beginning a simple detox diet and proceeding further into juice or water fasting, should you desire. Very few special purchases are needed to follow the plan. The purchase of fresh fruits and vegetables are the main expense. Vitamins and supplements are listed that may be of benefit, but they are not a necessity. Herbs are briefly touched on. If you are interested in incorporating herbs in your plan you will need to seek an additional resource.

There are separate chapters on nicotine, caffeine, drug, sugar and alcohol withdrawal and detox plans and supplements discussed for each. Physical effects of using each of these products are described in a rational manner without preaching.

It is a sensible guide to beginning a new journey to healthier eating. I found the plan easy enough to follow without feeling deprived. The outline to transition into fasting will guide me when I am ready.

This is a small book, but surprisingly complete. There is a list of resources for in-patient detox centers as well as support groups for specific problems (drug abuse, etc.)

30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars CLEAN UP!, January 6, 2004

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Pieter "Toypom" (Johannesburg) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Detox Diet: A How-To & When-To Guide for Cleansing the Body (Paperback)

Using too much of seemingly innocuous substances like coffee, tea and sugar can be addictive and may cause severe health problems over the long term. These include blood pressure abnormalities, mood disorders, headaches and fatigue.

The New Detox Diet is an informative practical guide on how to cleanse the body of the above substances, nicotine, alcohol and others in the most natural way. The book provides great recipes and helpful information on counteracting the side effects of detoxification, which can often manifest in extreme discomfort.

The detox programmes are presented in detail and includes pitfalls to watch out for. Based on the body's own healing processes, the approach is subtle and holistic, avoiding drastic cold-turkey methods. The various harmful items are treated chapter by chapter, and at the end of each the most relevant information for that particular substance is repeated in short form.

I found the author's suggestions of alternatives for the above substances and his tips for a healthier lifestyle quite positive and sensible. The New Detox Diet would be a worthy addition to your bookshelf if you wish to take responsibility for your own health.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Easy to follow detox plan, August 22, 2005

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This review is from: The Detox Diet: A How-To & When-To Guide for Cleansing the Body (Paperback)

I have been using the guidelines in this book to do semi-annual detoxes for the last two years.

Many of the detox diet books I have looked at are extremely complicated and require extensive advance planning and preparation. For a busy person, the plans are almost impossible to follow. I have found this book very useful because it provides some basic, easy-to-follow plans that can be followed while continuing most normal life routines.

I am moderately hypoglycemic and also find that the general detox plan in this book is easily modifiable so that I can receive the benefits without causing erratic blood sugar swings.