The Gut Flush Plan : The Breakthrough Cleansing Program to Rid Your Body of the Toxins That Make You Sick, Tired, and Bloated (Hardcover)

~ Ph.D., CNS, Ann Louise Gittleman (Author) "MY FRIEND MARTY JEAN IS A HUGE FAN OF PEANUT BUTTER..." (more)
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“A must-read for anyone with gastrointestinal problems. Gittleman has done it again with a comprehensive, insightful, and easy-to-follow guide to optimal gut health.”
--Julian Whitaker, MD

Product Description

The Breakthrough Cleansing Program to Rid Your Body of the Toxins That Make You Sick, Tired, and Bloated

A groundbreaking plan to cleanse your system and revitalize your health.

In light of the recent food scares (E. coli in spinach and salmonella in peanut butter) and the rising incidence in illness from smartbugs, parasites, yeast, and hidden food sensitivities, award-winning author and detox diet expert Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D., explains why we must now more than ever Fortify, Flush, and Feed our bodies from within.

In The Gut Flush Plan, Gittleman outlines a comprehensive plan to heal our bodies, lower our risk of infection, and revitalize our health.

In no nonsense and informative chapters, she reveals:
• what’s happening in your gut to create the internal
• environment that allows toxins to thrive in the first Place
• what to do about the deadly new infection that is antibiotic resistant and spreading in salons, schools, gyms, and hospitals
• how gluten and high levels of fructose and lactose can add to bacterial and yeast imbalances in the gut, further impacting Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

Most important: Gittleman spells out the Gut Flush program’s key principles in what she calls the 21-Day Gut Flush Plan, which includes simple recipes, nutritional information and a sidebar tip for each day. In The Gut Flush Plan, Gittleman will set you on a life-changing program to detoxify your body, energize your metabolism into action, and begin your journey to healthy living.

• www.annlouise.com receives more than 100,000 hits per month
• Columnist for First for Women Magazine with a circulation of 1.5 million
• New York Times–bestselling author of Before the Change and The Fat Flush Plan

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 304 pages
• Publisher: Avery; First edition (May 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1583333096
• ISBN-13: 978-1583333099
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #201,025 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars A little too far?, January 5, 2009

By	Stephanie Moore (Midland, MI) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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I have been a big ALG fan for a while, but this book takes it a little too far. A few things I noticed (I did not read from cover to cover)

--This book seems to almost require purchase of her products, which was not necessary to follow her plans in previous books. So I find that annoying. Buy my book and then my products.
--She is really moving to germaphobe land in my opinion. I can understand skipping the salad bar to avoid bacteria and stuff, but she seems to question having pets. She does not say get rid of your animals, restrict your contact, you get the idea. Really drifting toward living in a bubble.

I guess if you are really sick and not digesting food well this might be the book for you. But if you are just looking to feel and be more healthy and/or lose some weight, try the Fat Flush Plan and/or the Detox. I know when I do the original Fat Flush I feel great physically, emotionally, my skin clears, etc. However, this book just goes too far for my lifestyle to be actually doable.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Feel great and get healthy!, May 5, 2008

By	Lisa B (Northern CA) - See all my reviews

As a long time "Fat Flusher" I always look forward to to Ann Louise Gittleman's new books. And Gut Flush is a winner! I really like the healthy, nutritious food in this plan. The recipes are easy and delicious! I have not missed NOT having foods with gluten as there are many OTHER delicious non gluten grains I can eat like quinoa, rice, millet and buckwheat. In fact by eliminating gluten and dairy my constant sinus congestion is GONE!

I highly recommend doing the stool test that Ann Louise recommends as it is a comprehensive test that will help you target exactly what colon corruptor track you will need to follow. Finding out that I have a yeast problem has helped me understand some of my symptoms like bloating, itchy skin, and sinus congestion. By following the protocols I have eliminated these problems altogether!

For those of you looking to 'get healthy' this is the program for you! Just by following the colon corruptor track that you have chosen you can eliminate yeast, parasites, super bugs and tame your food allergies!

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm very grateful for this book!, May 4, 2008

By	D. Hall "Txmom2four" (Elgin, TX United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I am more hopeful than ever for my long-term health after doing the Gut Flush program. I was very blessed to be a part of a focus group for this book, and I learned so much.
For various medical reasons, I have been on many, many rounds of antibiotics for the majority of my life. I had no idea that this had wreaked such havoc with my digestion as it has. I also never knew how deficient I was in HLC (stomach acid) and also digestive enzymes. Through Gut Flush, I have been able to pin point the problems I have with my digestion, and have implemented a workable strategy for life-long health.
This book is chock-full of great, usable information. The guidelines in the book are easy to follow. The recipes in the book are tasty. I am so grateful to have this book and such hope for my future health. I highly recommend it to anyone who has any variety of digestive problems, or to anyone who just wants to be healthier overall.