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Internal Cleansing : Rid Your Body of Toxins to Naturally and Effectively Fight Heart Disease, Chronic Pain, Fatigue, PMS and Menopause Symptoms, and More (Revised 2nd Edition)

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This book was quite informative. Certain sections were fairly indepth - for instance the Toxins in Our Food and Evnvironment Section was extensive and easy to understand. The self-exam section and pictorials are good, but also in other publications.

The first part of the book could have been a more informed overview, thus more understandable for people not attuned to the aspects of inner cleansing.

My biggest problem with this book, and it is a very big one, is that it recommends a few company's products, which are not necessarily the best on the market. Some are powdered nutrients that aren't totally accessible to constipated systems and some are fiber capsules that can be self defeating, even harmful for some people. The formulas suggested from different companies and Multi-level Marketing organizations, are not balanced, and throw together herbs for different body systems ( we can't just throw together some wonderful herbs and expect them to work in a balanced manner for that specific body system, which just confuses the body's natural cleansing function), laxative or stimulating herbs (which should never be taken for any length of time), and not relating to consumers that need to effectively and safely cleanse the body. We must gently, but totally cleanse each body system (or organ) separately. Other than 'the fiber capsules', the colon cleansing recommendations is adequate, but the information and products on the other organs or problems (liver, kidneys, arteries, lungs, parasites) is not up to date or very informative. If this book was more objective (without selling products), it would be much more credible.

The consequences of poor hygiene are quickly evident. If you don't brush your teeth, they rot. If you don't wash your hair, it gets matted and oily. If you don't take care of your skin, there is a strong possibility of acne and, in the long run, premature aging lines. These black-and-white rules of basic sanitation have become indelible in the modern era, championed by purveyors of social etiquette and cosmetic companies. But what about hygiene inside the body? How does one go about cleaning out the cumulated toxins and other icky stuff built up in The Place that Shall Never Be Mentioned?

For a comprehensive guide on just such hygiene, look no further than Linda Berry's _Internal Cleaning_. A chiropractor and clinical nutritionist, Ms. Berry has over 25 years experience in the practice of cleansing/detoxification, and a fast perusal of the topics covered and the clear, concise writing style show that she really knows what's up in the nether regions.

Berry begins with a section detailing the myriad toxins that we ingest on a day-to-day basis, some knowingly, others not: from obvious culprits like MSG flavoring and hydronized oils, to all those mysterious additives intended on extending the shelf-life; from animal steroids in the bulk of beef to the minerals and metals lurking in that clear glass of water; Berry details an astonishing amount of chemicals and carcinogenics that most probably have a detrimental effect on our health and happiness. This section contains a breakdown of how the digestive system works, explaining what substances pass through easily and what clogs up the pipes. Also included: environmental toxins, household toxins, pesticides and plastics, hormones and drugs.

After a simple test designed to find out the individual's current level of stress, Berry outlines a variety of cleansing programs, from simple juice fasts to powder-supplements targeting certain organs (liver, kidneys, lymph etc). A long discourse on diet comes next, complete with a guide of healthy alternative recipes. Berry completes the book with a section on practices that compliment these diet/cleansing techniques; an essential conclusion, but I wish she had gone in more detail about the importance of mastication, exercise, and positive thinking.

An important book for anyone concerned with keeping the body healthy & whole.

i am a orthomolecular-nutritionist and i do have some books on cleansing,plus an expirience of more than 100 cleansing programs with my patients.i can tell that this book is the bible of the subject. the author explaines all the aspects of the immune system,how they work in combination,what is toxicity,and what is the best way of doing it without harming your tissues with a healing crisis that actually happens when you don't activate the phase-2 liver detoxification mechanism,(you want to know what do i mean? read that book)nutrition/recipes/herbs/vitamins/sport/baths/oxidative-stress/ psycological-stress/antioxidants/other supporting therapies that complement the benefit of internal cleansing are all explained. allergy (wether nutritional and ecological) are well essencivly explained in a wonderful guided way, easy to understand. i am a nutritionist,i know that it is really works.buy it and use it with your nutritionist/naturopath, it is superb!

This book is a page turner and full of interesting information. I was ready to recommend this book to everybody, until I got to the chapters on cleansing - then the book turned into an "info-mercial" for Dr. Jeffery Bland's products. As far as I'm concerned, skip the chapters having to do with cleansing and read the rest.

A lot of good information for only one book, you will learn alot about fasting and how your colon and stomach work. A good read for the first timer or people really into health. If you're interested in cleansing yourself or just learning the benefits of why you should, this is it. I would really recomend this book.

This book is more than I imagined. I had done a cleansing fast in late 2005 with my Chiropractor at the time and she used the first edition of this book for that fast. I did not know at the time but I was showing signs of Lupus and had my hair falling out in gobs!! No one could tell me what was going on. After the fast I felt much better and had more energy and my hair stopped falling out for awhile. But, when the toxicity built up again I was in poor health again. Little did I know that some of my health problems where due to eating wheat. I no longer eat wheat and have less problems. Also, my Rheumatoid Arthritis is only active when I have sugar, especially table sugar (white sugar). I mostly use honey and real maple syrup nowdays. It's not worth having pain and inflammation. I have learned a lot more useful information and believe that nutritious food (mostly organic) and not chemicals and clean water are the best ways to good health. I really hope that more young people will start being concerned about their health as well as their babies and small children. Maybe some of our worst diseases including cancers can be irradicated without drugs. This is a MUST READ for anyone concerned about good health!!!!

I have had this book (Internal Cleansing) for several years and have used some of the recipes. Better than that, it serves as an excellent reference for when I need a reminder of how important internal cleansing is, and even better than that, it shows how that can be enjoyable and not a chore. So when a friend mentioned some minor ills she has I thought of this book and bought one and sent it to her.

It's always time to detox, so rid yourself of toxins now. This book is clear, concise and filled with information for beginners and experienced detoxers alike. Dr. Linda Berry can show you the easy, complete method that works! Buy the book, follow the instructions and get healthier.

You'll be glad you did.

Joanne Victoria
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Being the author of two books on cleansing and rejuvenating the body, The Amazing Liver and Gallbladder Flush, and Timeless Secrets of Health & Rejuvenation, I can only praise Linda's precious work and recommend it to anyone interest in improving his health. Without cleansing the organs and systems of the body we stand little chance of being healthy or restoring our health in this pollution-ridden world. These types of books are what the population now needs to overcome the current impasse that stifles our health care system and makes this a very sick country. Taking responsibilty for our own health is the only real way out of the current crisis that afflicts so many. Reading this book is an eye-opener and will serve you well on your path to good and lasting health.