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Summary: My first detox experience
Review: I tried this program as a way to let my body recover from the not-so-healthy things I ate and drank over the holidays. I started with the two day fast during which I felt crappy. But that was to be expected, according to the book. I could not have fasted on two work days - I felt that awful and groggy. After that I followed the 'diet' to the letter, including the supplements recommended. I didn't experience any caffiene withdrawal headaches which I was expecting. I didn't have any food cravings. So in those regards it wasn't bad after the two day fast was over. Did I feel better? Of course - don't eat junk food for a week and I guarantee you'll feel better too! I really can't claim that I felt 'detoxed' or saw any amazing differences like clearer skin, etc. I did as the book suggested and gradually added foods back into my diet. I have been going easy on the processed foods since then so it was a good way to make that switch.
I actually enjoyed the recipes but I would have liked more detail in their preparation (exact measurements, better cooking instructions, etc.) Also, in one place the book states that honey is a food to avoid, then later it is listed as an allowed sweetener. I liked the rice sesame casserole so much that I plan to make it in the future, detox or not.
One more thing to note - most of us won't have many of the ingredients needed for these recipes in our pantries. I had to find a whole foods grocery for some of the items. I also own a juicer - that made this program easier as well.
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Summary: A Worthwhile Guide--Try it!
Review: Of course I want to restore my mind and body! The title alone made me want to read the book. However most of the "miraculous" claims are supported by case studies from the doctors' clinic without a single footnote referencing any medical study. Those who are skeptical of traditional Western medicine MIGHT enjoy reading this. However, I found that this book promoted a lot of unsubstantiated claims to cure whatever ails you. Too good to be true usually is.
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Summary: If alternative's your thing--
Review: The assumptions in this book come from alternative medicine--naturapathy, homeopathy, accupuncture. Nonetheless, the 5-10 pages of advice that most readers will be interested in may well be of benefit--certainly nothing here to harm, except possibly the pocketbook. The authors should know full well that most readers' physicians will not be keen on doing the hair analysis, parasite analysis, etc. that are the authors' "recommendations" for "functional" disorders. It just so happens that one of the authors offers these services via mail order, and the other offers consultations, vitamins, and directed detox regimens to readers who might have difficulty without the extra bit of help. Aside from these extras, the book costs too much as it is.
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Summary: Lots of rice so if you don't like it this isn't for you....
Review: There are about 20 pages actually devoted to the diet out of a total of 290 pages. That being said it's not necessarily a waste of paper because the author goes to some length to explain some rather interesting facts. The first part of the book goes into some rather lengthy detail as to how the body can get into a toxic state, what body parts are affected and what they should be doing if all were well. If you have a good understanding of this (which I did) then you'll not be too interested. The section after the diet talks about supplementation, circulation therapy (rather important to good health) and a summary section of the basics of what is involved with following the 7 day detox program during and afterwords. There is also a detoxification questionnaire in the appendix which was rather interesting. The author gives credit where credit is due and there is a rather extensive reading section as well as a decent index. There is nothing wrong with this book but basically it's a rice cleansing program and if you have done any reading on the subject of fasting and detoxification you already know what rice can or can not do for you. If you want additional info on body, cell and mind functions this isn't a bad way to go.
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Summary: Couldn't Do It Without This Book
Review: When I finally admitted to myself recently (at age 44) that I had allowed my body to get 'out of hand'; the first step taken was to get a hold of an authoritative source on Detoxification. Whereas most folks would look for the Quick Weight Loss type of diet, what I was after was a more permanent change in everlasting health. I was looking for an end to chronic headaches, sore joints, and looking forward to seeing my toes again and being able to simpy bend over and touch them. These were not severe problems...most people would not say I was unhealthy, over even very much overweight. But I was doing it for myself - and my future. Peter Bennett and Stephen Barrie's book on Detoxification came to me at the right place and at the right time. In this book you get not one, but three no-nonsense and practical approaches to creating a healthy lifestyle. The scientific explanations are there, but if you don't need or care for reading through the medical jargon - you can skip straight ahead to the layman's explanations. This is the 'Pep Talk' and motivation that will prevent you from chickening out either due to your own weakness or the pressure of others. Finally, there are tried and true recipes and shopping lists, and even a sample Journal of one woman as she was experiencing the effects of the Detox Programme. I would like to add my own reflections here so you can sense what its like. The advice from the book is represented in my daily routine. It is flexible enough to be adapted under different conditions. Here is my Journal Entry: Me? I'm still on the Juice Fast. Have extended beyond Day 7 because haven't lost enough fat. This is the morning of Day 9. Today I did my special version of a Non-sauna sweatbath. This is done every morning upon arising. 1. Extreme HOT water on the back for 5 min. 2. Extreme COLD water on the back for 1 min. Repeat (1) and (2) two more times. Roll myself up in a thick blanket and sweat heavily for 30 minutes.
Take a final COLD shower with soap to rinse it all off. ----------------------------- Proceed with daily routine: Drink HERBAL Tea for breakfast. Fill up (TWO) 1.5 litre bottles of pure mineral water with the FRESH JUICE of 1 LEMON in each. Sip the LEMON WATER throughout the day. I allow myself one meal per day; 1. Steamed BROWN THAI JASMINE RICE with steamed BROCCOLI and CARROTs, 1 raw ONION, and sliced FIRM TOFU. The DRESSING is pure unfiltered APPLE CIDER VINEGAR. 2. Other drinks include a WARM BROTH of powdered SOYBEAN & powdered BROWN RICE, with shredded coconut. 3. Take suppliments twice daily: Daily Multi-Vitamin and Antioxident tablets. -------------------------- Have NOT had any of the following foods for the past 9 days: 1. No chocolate 2. No coffee, coca-cola, black tea (caffeine) 3. No white sugar 4. No oil 5. No meat 6. No wheat (bread) This is notable because I have been a notorious 'junk food junkie', snacking out and bindging (I called it 'rewarding myself', HAH!) on fast foods. Benefits: 1. No headaches. Usually had at least one bad headache per week. 2. Lost weight. How much? Unknown, because I don't weigh myself. But am able to watch the clothes get looser. 3. Joints not as sore; ankles, knees, kneck. More limber. I should be swimming daily but instead my exercise consists of a 20 minute walk to and from the supermarket. On the way back am carrying heavy bags including mineral water. This in essence earns me my meals. 4. Less Appetite. In fact, have not even CRAVED any of the 'bad' foods above. 5. Deeper sleep with more dreams. 6. Less stress, shorter temper End of Day 9 The bottom line is, when you become TRULY SERIOUS about taking responsibility for your health and begin to live the maxim 'You are what you eat', a book like this will take you down the road to recovery.
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