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The Healthy Living Space: 70 Practical Ways to Detoxify the Body and Home [Paperback]

Richard Leviton (Author)
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August 1, 2001

Science shows that nearly every corner of our planet is toxic, and that all people carry residues of dozens of chemicals in their cells. Our body, our home, and our world are steadily sickening us every day of our lives.

But we don't have to live in a poisoned world, and we don't have to be sick. We can have a healthy living space again by detoxifying our body and home, ridding both of their burden. The key is to cleanse both at the same time. The Healthy Living Space is the first book that shows you how, and why, to detoxify your home and body together.

In The Healthy Living Space health writer and alternative medicine journalist Richard Leviton gives 70 practical steps on how to use safe, proven, nontoxic, self-care methods drawn from the fields of natural and alternative medicine. The detoxifying steps are backed by science and easy to use; they don't require expensive equipment or a doctor's supervision. They're effective and produce results and you can start them today.

Whether the poisons are in your liver and intestines or in your carpets and drinking water, whether the problem is the shape of your bedroom or radon seeping into your basement, The Healthy Living Space will show you how to get the poisons out of your life and the health back into it.


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"This book by a respected health journalist...offers a wealth of useful information and complements other books on detox issues." -- NAPRA ReView, Mar/Apr 2002

"You need this book! ...the most comprehensive, readable, and enjoyable resource I've ever found on the subject of detoxification...." -- New Age Retailer Mar/April 2002

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Science shows that nearly every corner of our planet is toxic, and that all people carry residues of dozens of chemicals in their cells. Our body, our home, and our world are steadily sickening us every day of our lives.

But we don't have to live in a poisoned world, and we don't have to be sick. We can have a healthy living space again by detoxifying our body and home, ridding both of their toxic burden. The key is to cleanse both at the same time. "The Healthy Living Space" is the first book that shows you how--and why--to detoxify your home and body together.

In "The Healthy Living Space" health writer and alternative medicine journalist Richard Leviton gives 70 safe, proven, nontoxic, self-care methods of detoxification drawn from the fields of natural and alternative medicine. Backed by science and easy to use, they don't require expensive equipment or a doctor's supervision. They're effective and produce results--you can start them today.

Whether the poisons are in your liver and intestines or in your carpets and drinking water, whether the problem is the shape of your bedroom or radon in your basement, "The Healthy Living Space" will show you how to get the poisons out of your life and the health back into it.


Product Details

  • Paperback: 656 pages
  • Publisher: Hampton Roads Publishing; 1 edition (August 1, 2001)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1571742093
  • ISBN-13: 978-1571742094
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.1 x 1.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #876,886 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars an almost overwhelming amount of information, April 10, 2006
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This book seems to cover every possible topic relating to creating a healthier and less toxic home and body. The author addresses products that most of use everyday and points out the potential hazards.

How many of us would consider a long hot relaxing bath a potentially toxic experience? After reading this book you will understand why it is important to have a whole house water filtration system and to choose carefully your bath products.

I was not aware of all the products in my home that potentially contained volatile organic compounds (VOCs) before reading this book. Some examples of products that typically contain VOCs are dry cleaned clothes, common household cleaners, chlorinated water, tobacco smoke, treated fabric, pressed wood products, building insulation, cosmetics, carpet, plastic, moth balls and deodorizers. If any of these items surprise you, this might be a good book for you.

Are you still using fabric softener in your laundry? This book references a group called CITIZENS FOR A TOXIC FREE MARIN CALIFORNIA that claims there are at least 9 toxic compounds in many brands of fabric softener. I had read about the toxicity of fabric softener in the past. However, this information was enough for me to switch to green laundry products. Why risk your health for something so trivial as fluffy and highly perfumed fabrics.

I don't know that I believe all the information in this book. However, much of the information just seems like common sense. Artificial products/chemicals may be contributing to other health related problems in our homes and our lives. It makes sense to avoid as many of these as we can. The author makes you think about the products that enter your home and your life. I have learned to close every window in my home for a few days when the lawn services are applying toxic chemicals in my neighbors' yards. Just think what those chemicals are doing to the children and pets that play in the grass.

If you are interesting in learning more about green living this is excellent resource.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars It's all here!, November 7, 2004
This review is from: The Healthy Living Space: 70 Practical Ways to Detoxify the Body and Home (Paperback)
Detox diets and cleanses, dry skin brushing, dental tips, green cleaning, feng shui, meditation and much, much more. Mr. Leviton covers every aspect of your life in this guide. He includes good instructions on how to do everything along with recipes and where to buy the things you need for the various detoxes. I bought this book after a very disappointing experience with a different detox book. This one is hands down GREAT!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Overwhelming, but essential guide, October 12, 2003
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Readable and important. Excellent for both the initiated and uninitiated. I thought I was thoroughly initiated, and was overwhelmed with information anyway. I'm glad somebody's attempting to put all this stuff together, from science to conjecture. It's like several books rolled into one, well worth the time and money.
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