Tao of Detox

by Daniel Reid

It is time we recognised the direct correlation between the external pollution of the environment and the internal pollution of the body. Combining ancient eastern and modern western thinking, this text offers a solution to restoring and preserving your good health through detox.

Genres: Health, Nonfiction

336 pages, Paperback

First published December 30, 2004

About the author

Daniel Reid was born in 1948 in San Francisco and spent his childhood in East Africa. After completing a Bachelor of Arts degree in East Asian Studies at the University of California, Berkeley in 1970, and a Masters of Arts degree in Chinese Language and Civilization at the Monterey Institute of International Studies in 1973, Reid moved to Taiwan, where he spent 16 years studying and writing about various aspects of traditional Chinese culture, focusing particularly on Chinese medicine and ancient Taoist health and longevity systems. In 1989, he relocated to Chiang Mai, Thailand, where he continued his research and writing until 1999, when he immigrated with his wife Snow to the Byron Bay region of Australia, where he now makes his home.

Reviews

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

I highly recommend this book for anyone interested in traditional Chinese medicine, less invasive forms of medicine, natural remedies for common health problems. It enriches one's understanding of our health and its responses to the environment, our food system, and to our relationships. Some interesting points, some which I would be game to try and others, not so much. When reading this book, just dive in. Don't hesitate on reading certain sections as I feel you really have to read everything - the whole book - to understand the author's purpose for writing it. The book has recipes for teas, broths, and foods, as well as some detox recipes, most which involve fruits, herbs, and vitamins. If you enjoy reading books on human health, this is for you.

[Gloria · Rating 3 out of 5]

[Gift from MM]

Definitely has made me think about my eating, but still not thinking about doing a serious detox fast. Intermittent yes but not days,

[Carly · Rating 3 out of 5]

Really interesting approach to Nutrition for the very tedious eaters :-)

[Christina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Highly recommend!