Natural Detoxification: A Complete Guide to Cleansing Your Body of Toxins

by Jacqueline Krohn and Frances Taylor

Book Overview

A practical encyclopedia. The complete guide to clearing your body of toxins. Learn the theory and practice of detoxification. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0881791873
• ISBN13: 9780881791877
• Release Date: October 2000
• Publisher: Hartley & Marks Publishers
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 2.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 7.4" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Essential handbook for wellness practices

This book offers a comprehensive evaluation on how we can be exposed to toxins both internally and externally, and the many methods available to reduce exposure and remove them from our system. Any physician who is seriously considering providing protocols for patients would be wise to include this book in their library. I found it expanded my understanding of the complexities and results of exposure to the human body as these unwanted materials accumulated to dangerous levels. Dr Krohn provided me with an outline useful in approaching both chronic and acute health problems from a different perspective. I have been able to combine this information in my approach in caring for patients who have been exposed to the World Trade Center toxins, as well as those who are having reactions to multiple medications for chronic conditions, or just want to improve their health. I feel confident recommending this book to patients who desire to learn about natural ways to reclaim and restore their health and to start their journey on a path of wellness. Becoming aware is the first step in your recovery allows you to make choices because you understand the benefits. This book provides basic information on many approaches helping you to begin the research necessary to choose wisely those methods which would achieve the greatest results. Dr Krohn's book helps you to improve your family's health and to find alternative methods to address difficult conditions that children and adults are experiencing as a result of the many chemicals we find ourselves exposed to. While finding out how we get exposure to all these toxins can be overwhelming, you will have methods to address them on many levels. Louis H Vastola, DC

Excellent book for those concerned about toxins

The first edition of this book has been around since 1996. It is essentially the same book only this one has been expanded. One of the best examples the author gives in the book of why we should be concerned about toxins is when she shows the exposures of an average female office worker on the typical day. The exposures are as follows: Showering: chlorine in the water used to bathe Clothing worn: fabric softener used, or maybe dry cleaned clothing that wasn't aired out Toiletries used: deodorant, makeup, hair spray, or perfume Food consumed: pesticide or fertilizer residue Traveling to work: air pollution in the form of car exhaust, or pollen At work: cleaning supplies, office furnishing or building materials outgasing, other indoor air pollution Home: chemicals in cleaning supplies, tobacco smoke, animal hair or dander, dust mites, plant pollen, mold present in improperly ventilated kitchens and baths. Who wouldn't be depressed reading that list? I think the items on that list touch everyone's life every day. When you add in the fumes from carpeting and the link to Kawasaki syndrome in kids, what are we suppose to do? The author gives you lots of suggestions for reducing the level of exposure to toxins. I am particularly fond of the detoxification baths. I don't know if they are working, but it is a great excuse for a nice long uninterrupted soak in the bathtub. If you are looking for an excuse to have a sauna installed in your house that is included in this book as well. This book is great for opening your eyes to potential toxins and outlining ways that you can reduce your family's exposure without having to move to Montana. I highly recommend this book and "Toxic Overload" by Dr. Paula Baille-Hamilton if you are interested in reducing your toxic exposure.

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Detoxification is not something that is traditionally given much time in medical training. In fact, many in the medical profession will give you a blank stare if you mention the topic. Granted, terms like "colon cleansing", etc. are commonly used terms. However, there is enough misinformation out there, that many of these techniques have gotten a bad name. Dr. Krohn does an outstanding job describing and outlining the process. First she starts with a history of medical approaches used. Next she describes how "politics" help to shape the face of traditional medical practices. As the book continues, the reader is taken through different ways that a person can be exposed to toxins and other problem substances. Finally, the book finishes up with suggestions on ways the person can improve their health. At times the reader hopes that more detail can be provided. Dr. Krohn does mention however, that there are times where these techniques are best left in the hands of a professional. She does an excellent job however, of suggesting things the reader can do to improve their overall health. This book does a very good job outlying special challenges with children's health as well. If you are interested in the history of detoxification, want to know exposure risks, and education yourself on ways you can improve your health then this is an excellent resource. If you are looking for a step by step recipe approach to this, then you may want to look elsewhere. Dr. Krohn does share precise techniques at times. Other times, she provides more of an overview. Given the size of the resource however, providing a step by step explanation for every technique out there would probably add several volumes to an already rich, extensive work.