Sauna Detoxification Therapy: A Guide for the Chemically Sensitive [Paperback]

Marilyn G. McVicker (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0786403594 | ISBN-13: 978-0786403592 | Publication Date: March 1, 1997

For sufferers of multiple chemical sensitivities (MCS), the lack of information on toxicity, coupled with skepticism, misdiagnosis, and very limited research in the medical community, has made treatment difficult. In the early 1980s, doctors began to experiment with thorough sweating as a way of purging the body of harmful chemicals. The use of a sauna was found surprisingly effective for treatment of a variety of illnesses.

Information on sauna detoxification therapy is therefore presented here in full so that MCS sufferers can make informed choices.The causes and symptoms of MCS are discussed, along with current medical information. Real life experiences of those who have chosen sauna treatment are provided with a look at such options as health clubs, detox centers and home sauna units.

The special value of this book is its detailed specifications and drawings for a home sauna made entirely of nontoxic building materials. Appendices include a directory of manufacturers and distributors, product information, helpful organizations, publications and other information.

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"discusses the causes and symptoms of multiple chemical sensitivity, describes the benefits of sauna detoxification therapy, and looks at options including health clubs, detox centers, and home sauna units" -- SciTech Book News

"well-researched, thorough, easy-to-understand...will save patients considering sauna detox time, money, frustration and possibly their health ...invaluable" --The Human Ecologist

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This book is printed on Total Chlorine Free paper using soy-based printing ink. Each copy is individually shrink-wrapped.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 175 pages
• Publisher: McFarland (March 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786403594
• ISBN-13: 978-0786403592
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,647,913 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Dissapointing, May 6, 2000

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This review is from: Sauna Detoxification Therapy: A Guide for the Chemically Sensitive (Paperback)

First, let me be clear; I read this book. If you are looking for a book on "How To" use a sauna for Detox Therapy - this book is not it. The content of this books spends only one and a half pages on the actual Detox regimen but, even then, only in oblique reference to Scientology and one research paper. The remainder of the content is largely "How To Build A Sauna". The Bibliography is a recitation of sources, many of which are not in print, or not on point. The few Detox Centers listed are out of business or do not actually use Saunas. Finally, and regretably the Source Guide is a mere recitation of wholesale or retail sources many of which never carried chemically inactive material items.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Outdated, but very solid for 1997, December 18, 2010

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This review is from: Sauna Detoxification Therapy: A Guide for the Chemically Sensitive (Paperback)

If I were reading this book in 1997, I'd probably give it 4 or 5 stars. This is a book designed to help fellow patients and very genuine.

It contains information on buying a sauna, and a basic list of things to avoid if you have chemical sensitivies although very little discussion of supportive supplements and basic advice for beginning a safe sauna regime.

For 2010 and beyond however, this book is very outdated and I could not recommend it. For one thing, we now have FIR saunas which are far more appropriate for very ill patients, and this changes everything. There are also other very complete books on sauna therapy such as 'Detox or Die' and Dr Lawrence's book on sauna therapy.

However, I applaud the author for trying to share what she has learned (through bitter experience) with others and her very obviously genuine desire to help others in the same situation she is in. Her kindness and compassion shines through every page of this book.

Jodi Bassett, HFME

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars De Facts about Detox, September 30, 2007

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This review is from: Sauna Detoxification Therapy: A Guide for the Chemically Sensitive (Paperback)

A must read for those who are sauna aficionados and desire more from their sauna than a warm bum.