the_detox_diet

by elson-m-haas

Dr Haas reacquaints readers with the art of detoxification in this guide. A philosopher-physician, Dr Haas advocates an approach to health which supports the body's own natural healing process. A detox diet is designed for anyone seeking renewed health after years of damaging lifestyle and eating habits. Healing the gastro-intestinal tract and its relationship to overall health is discussed, along with specific programmes for detoxification from sugar, caffeine, alchohol and nicotine, using the Alkaline Detox Diet.

Genres: Health, Nonfiction, Diets, Cooking, Cookbooks, Nutrition

128 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1996

Reviews

[Iona Stewart]

This book is different from what I expected when ordering it from the library, in that it does not just deal with general detoxification. There are chapters on sugar, drug, caffeine, alcohol and nicotine detoxification, and a final chapter on fasting.

Included are lists of the nutrients required for the various detox programmes.

If I didn't find much new information, this is because I'd read a lot about the subject beforehand,

This is a sensible and adequate book comprising all the basic and necessary information on the subject.

[Chip Cook]

When I was just starting to learn about foods to leave in and foods to leave out, I bought this book.

If you need information about specific detoxing, this is a great place to start. The information is still good, and Haas doesn't waste your time with trucks full of extra information.

Good information about fasting as well. They really did know quite a bit about it, even in the distant 1990s.

[Karen]

This book has some good information, and I fully support the idea of regular detoxification; however, this book is not particularly well written or presented in the best manner. For much more interesting and informative read, check out Clean by Alejandro Junger.

[Justin]

This read like another how to have a clean home book. It does not go into enough depth to be useful

[Triya Redberg]

This is the early detox book that I have read since 7 years ago when I moved to Hawaii and I don't know much about detox. I still have this book on my bookshelf. This book is broad in many subjects of detox and includes all addictions, such as nicotine, alcohol, caffeine, and drug. Since each chapter of this book mentioned different detox, the book didn't have much detail in it. I want to thank you for this book to inspire me to write my own book about sugar detox. Since he didn't focus on the problem and the cause of sugar addiction and cravings, also most sugar detox books won't write about why we have sugar cravings and addiction. They just want people to stop having sugar but they just take away something from the person which is not good. Therefore, my book is a little bit different than most sugar detox. Before taking anything away, you should add it first! This book is good only points out and tells you what to do, however, people will fall from the wagon because it seems like "willpower" how to do it but it didn't help the reader to know the root cause and dig deep. Each chapter inspires me to write a whole new book because you need to go more in detail if you want to help people.

[Paul]

The "program" was essentially a two page chart. The rest of the 260 pages was fluff.

[Adrienna]

I wanted to get some of the crap out of my body. I had problems with my bowels and this helped me for the trial period of 2 weeks. I will have to do it again!

I see now it has introduced smoothies which I love. I have included this in my detox, but not adding any sugar. However, his smoothies allow honey or maple syrup which some past diets were much stricter and would only allow stevia (I have packets around). I like the fact he included "hypo-allergic" diet of which I might consider after the detox. My issue is gradually introducing foods after doing a detox or fast. I hope to gradually bring foods back in diet to see what is causing some of my GI and other health related issues.

I am not fully committed to only doing vegetable broth, veggies, fruits, and grains and may introduce meat at dinner. Sometimes I need it also at lunch or breakfast. I have included smoothies too as well as nuts/seeds as recommended further in the reading.

Initially, I read this book back in April 2007. 10+years later, re-doing it. I so need it!

[Christina]

Definitely more helpful than the other book I read! This book is easy to read and good for a beginner like me. The author covers a broad spectrum of information ranging from 'which juices are best for treating which problems', to 'possible side effects of juice fasts', to lifestyle changes and more.

One complaint is that the entire thing seemed a little bit disorganized. I had a hard time understanding whether there were better times to do the detox diet as opposed to the juice fasts, and the differences/benefits of each. In the 'sugar' chapter, he talks about important supplements for sugar detox, but then in the general fasting guidelines, he recommends you don't take supplements.

There were chapters on detoxing from specific substances, which I found interesting. I read the 'sugar' chapter thoroughly, then just skimmed the ones that don't really apply to my (nicotine, alcohol, etc.)

Quick review: Good basic guide that covers a variety of detox topics, but a bit disorganized and hard to follow. I'm not sure if it actually works ... we'll see.

[Crystal]

I found this book to have a lot good information on nutrition and healing the body from the in side out bottom to the top. It answered a lot of the questions I was having about cleanses. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who is looking to start incorporating seasonal cleanses into their lives.

[Loree]

Well worth reading. I picked it up because it had a section on Nicotine Detoxification, when a friend of mine wanted to stop smoking. I'm using it for me now, that I'm quitting smoking. It's been very helpful.

[Aimee]

I've been utilizing this book for years -- a great method of gentle detoxofication from caffeine, sugar, nictotine and other substances.
Dr. Haas is thorough, respected in his field, and a fabulous resource for alternative healing.

[Dawna]

I'm too rebellious to ever be this hard core about food. But it did have some really good points, and I do find myself thinking about what I eat a little differently so- I'd call it a success. I will eventually try one of the detox plans, and I saw some recipes I will definitely use.

[AdultNonFiction Teton County Library]

TCL Call#: 613.2 Haas

Madeleine - 3 stars
I picked this up after my doctor recommended that I try removing dairy and eggs. I found it to be full of tailored recommendations for removing various addictive items out of your regimine (caffine, nicotine, suugar, etc) a bit thick of a read tho.

[Vinyessa]

I like Haas. He adds a bit of personality to otherwise dull textbooks. This book goes into a nice depth about the detoxification process and how to design a detox for yourself or another person, safely and effectively.

[Richard]

Good read in general.

Personally, I'm on the fence about fasting. I just haven't seen enough doctors in the medical community on whole to backup the touted benefits of detoxification through liquid fasting.

[Becca]

Good general advice. The only reason I didn't give it 4 or more stars is because I am not that hardcore.

[Claire]

I started following some of the simple detox plans and I can already feel a difference in my energy level, mood, and body. And I'm not even through the 2nd chapter yet!

[Belinda]

Quick read while I was standing in the library browsing. I'm not sure if it works or not but it certainly was interesting. Might be kind of hard to only drink juice for several days.

[Cherie]

B- Very interesting; good advice on starting a detox.

[Grandma Judy]

A good, basic detox plan.

[Linds]

Did the the diet for a day and felt ill. I'm one for more food. Although, there are some amazing smoothie recipes.

[Caley]

Sparse on the details of a detox's effect on the body. I'm not particularly sold by anything in here. How is this in a 3rd edition reprint already?

[Brandi]

Lots of good info that I can use but I don't think I have it in me to do a 10 day juice fast.

[Carrie Staut]

Great tips to improve diet.