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

by Elson M. Haas (Author)

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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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Product Description
Dr Haas reacquaints readers with the art of detoxification in this guide. A philosopher-physician, Dr Haas advocates an approach to health which supports the body's own natural healing process. A detox diet is designed for anyone seeking renewed health after years of damaging lifestyle and eating habits. Healing the gastro-intestinal tract and its relationship to overall health is discussed, along with specific programmes for detoxification from sugar, caffeine, alchohol and nicotine, using the "Alkaline Detox Diet".

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Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Celestial Arts; Other Printing edition (November 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0890878145
• ISBN-13: 978-0890878149
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #564,145 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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43 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

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

By A Customer

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

By	Pieter "Toypom" (Johannesburg) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)

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.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Easy to follow detox plan, August 23, 2005

By	N. Augustine - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.