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From the Introduction:Quote:In an ideal world, all of us would enjoy perfect digestion and elimination. Whatever toxic materials we might ingest or absorb, our organs would neutralize and remove. Our systems would never be overwhelmed with material our bodies couldn’t use, and we wouldn’t store these wastes in our livers, fatty tissue and intestines.But, alas, we do. Some of the toxins we absorb and retain come from our environment: cigarette smoke, air pollution and the countless chemicals we’re exposed to; others we ingest in our food or the drugs we take. As, we consume increasing amounts of processed and packaged foods containing artificial colors, flavors, chemical preservatives and residues of agricultural chemicals, our exposure to substances our bodies cannot use increases. The most debilitating exposures are to chemical weapons used in war, chemotherapy and radiation treatments used in medicine, prescription drugs with adverse side effects, environmental pollutants, industrial toxins used on the job, agricultural hazards such as chemical pesticides and, in our homes, outgassing carpets or insulation materials. However, even rancid fats, refined table salt, white sugar and refined white flour can be a burden.What are the signs of toxic overload? They range from the symptoms of poisoning to less acute conditions such as fatigue, headaches, allergies, bad breath, an unpleasant body odor, hay fever, chronic bronchial or sinus congestion, dark circles under the eyes, skin breakouts, arthritis, memory failure, depression and lower backache to incomplete digestion, leaky gut syndrome, stomach bloat, gas, chronic constipation, chronic diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome, ulcers, food sensitivities, a slow metabolism, weight gain and serious illnesses such as cancer. When not eliminated properly, wastes may not be expelled for days, weeks, months or years. Toxic materials that are reabsorbed into the body circulate in the bloodstream, interfere with the absorption of nutrients and provide a breeding ground for harmful bacteria and parasites.However, toxic materials don’t have to stay in the body. For millennia, people around the world have experimented with herbs, fasting and other techniques to accelerate the removal of toxins. By eliminating harmful material, detoxification therapies boost the immune system, improve digestion, eliminate the cause of many chronic conditions an d stimulate good health, energy, optimism, mobility and stamina. The most ambitious detoxification programs have an impressive record of success in curing “incurable” illnesses, and even the simplest pro-grams can improve the overall health of nearly everyone.ContentsCoverAbout the AuthorTitle PageCopyrightContentsIntroductionWhat Is Detoxification?Are You Ready for Cleansing?The Precleanse or Preparation PhaseHerbal Detox TeasHerbal Combinations to AvoidFeed Your Friendly BacteriaThe Importance of Dietary FiberDetoxifying “Green” FoodsClay and the Removal of ToxinsSupport for the LiverSupport for the Lymph SystemThe Importance of WaterExercise and OxygenSchedule for Precleanse (Preparation) PhaseCleansing ReactionsDetoxification ProgramsBreaking Your FastAntiparasiteCandidiasis DetoxificationMedicinal HerbsHerbal PreparationsSpecial DetoxificationBibliographyAppendix: ResourcesIndexPaperback: 96 pagesPublisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (January 11, 1999)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 0879837950ISBN-13: 978-0879837952ASIN: B000THJ8LQ