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Juice Fasting and Detoxification: Use the Healing Power of Fresh Juice to Feel Young and Look Great : The Fastest Way to Restore Your Health
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This is one of the best-selling books on juice-fasting on the market. Discover why fasting is self-healing and how simple it is to do. Sections include fasting on raw fruit & vegetable juices; water fasts; detoxification; weight loss techniques; fasting while working; juice recipes; exercises; and how to come off a fast safely.
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DIABETES.......2007-07-31
THIS BOOK WAS SUCH A WONDERFUL HELP FOR THE DIABETIC TO LOSE AND MAINTAIN WEIGHT LOSS, OBTAIN BETTER HEALTH AND IN THE CASE OF 'LOW SUGAR' SIMPLY DRINK A FRUIT JUICE INSTEAD OF HAVING A CANDY BAR.
juice fasting.......2007-07-04
this book is very informative and easy to comprehand..very helpful to anyone who wants to be healthy and active.
Juice Fasing & Detoxification.......2007-05-17
I found this book to be very informative and fun. Easy to read and easy to follow. Thank You!
EDUCATING YOURSELF ABOUT FASTING.......2007-04-10
WHEN I BOUGHT THIS BOOK I THOUGH I WAS GETTING A GUIDE TO MAKE JUICES INCLUDING RECIPES THAT WILL HELP US WITH FASTING AND DETOXIFICATION. BUT INSTEAD I GOT A GUIDE TO FAST USING DIFFERENT APPROACHES WHICH INCLUDED ABOUT 5 PAGES OF A BASIC INTRODUCTION TO FASTING WITH JUICES. THE REST IS ALL ABOUT FASTING ITS BENEFICTS AND CONSECUENCES. I FOUND THE BOOK PRETTY INTERESTING IF I WERE GOING TO MASTER MY SELF IN THE FASTING STYLE OF LIFE. BUT IN MY CASE I FOUND IT PRETTY FUSTRATING NOT BEING ABLE TO FIND A SINGLE JUICE RECIPE TO HELP ME DETOXIFY MY BODY. SHE IS MAKING AN STATEMENT BUT DON'T GIVE ME EXAMPLES TO FOLLOW.
Juice fasting for beginners.......2007-03-25
This is a great introduction to those new to the concept of juice fasting for detoxification that is scientifically and nutritionally souhd.
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This book is a must read for those seeking to cleanse and detoxify their body and to gain spiritual energy and live a longer, healthier life.
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Excellent advice for living healthy!!.......2007-07-21
I am truly thankful for the information presented in The Miracle of Fasting. I had an ulcerated leg that was destined to be amputated from a lack of circulation. I tried everything to save it. I almost gave up the fight until I read this wonderful book. I put the advice that Patricia Bragg gave in the book into practice and started fasting as much as my body would tolerate. After 5 weeks of a radical diet change and some fasting I noticed some improvement and over time my ulcers disappeared and I'm happy to say I have all 10 toes and 2 happy feet. I am healthier and very VERY thankful for " THE MIRACLE OF FASTING" Buy the book! You'll never be the same!
Fasting.......2007-05-13
Years ago I fasted a least once a week just as the Bragg book suggest. It worked then and it works now for controlling weight. The Bragg book on fasting was inpirational, motivational and gave helpful guidelines on how to fast. I have tried many other ways to control my overeating and weight loss and this method works for me.
very goog.......2007-04-16
This book not only contains useful information about fasting and healthful living but also it motivates you with nice and motivating words and expressions.
Alot of Fluff.......2007-02-19
This book has some good information in it, but it is mostly fluff, filler and repetition. Each time I sit down to read it, I fall asleep because there is so much filler. The book could easily be reduced to a pamphlet-sized book without any sacrifice of information. I like to know how and why, and I don't mind reading on and on if the how and why is explained. I even enjoyed the China Study, which has a lot of explanatory text to support statements. Most people would call the China Study a dry read, but every word has a purpose. The Miracle of Fasting is mostly just empty words with statements only weakly backed up by the author's personal observations, not science. I think there are some useful tidbits in this book, but I would suggest you borrow this book from a friend or the library if you can. I am hoping to find a more comprehensive book on the subject of fasting. Any suggestions?
Good for motivation.......2006-12-13
This is more for motivation than for factual information, but is excellent in that regard. For more information, check out Fuhrman's book.
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Precise diet and fasting programs to relieve headache, hypoglycemia, rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, colitis, psoriasis, lupus, and uterine fibroids.Using fasting to lose weightHow to start, what to expect, how to reintroduce food to maintain maximum benefitsHow to work with a physician for longer fasts (more than 3 days)
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Take Charge.......2007-09-13
I greatly appreciate Dr. Fuhrman's book and his willingness to step beyond the drugs and surgeries to show people that there is a better way to cure our modern diseases of affluence - let nature and the natural ability of our bodies help. This book contained a great deal of specific information on all the top killers and how they can not only be prevented but also reversed by stopping what we're did that caused them. It's a modern take on what we knew hundreds of years ago. Amazing. Thank you, Dr. Fuhrman.
Informative book on fasting and healing nutrition.......2007-08-16
This book contains some amazing stories of people who have recovered relatively rapidly from all sorts of serious health problems through fasting. The fasts recommended in this book last 10 days or more, on water only, and under medical supervision. The longer fasts, during which you drink only water, have the most remarkable effects on the body. The medical supervision is recommended particularly if a person is suffering from a serious illness and taking different medications. If you are in reasonably good health and are fasting to cleanse your body, and improve or maintain good health, then you may go on shorter fasts or even on modified fasts, if fasting only on water seems to challenging in the beginning. It is easier if you give your body time to adjust, by first eliminating heavy food, then fasting only on liquids, and then practicing fasting on water only perhaps a couple of days at a time, while monitoring how you are feeling. You may be surprised to discover that as your body adjusts to fasting, the less you eat, the less hungry you feel and that as you develop a habit of fasting, you actually enjoy the process. Cleansing your body, cutting down on food and regular fasting, to the best of your ability, is bound to contribute to better health of your body and of your mind and to a greater level of energy. I generally fast for 5 - 10 days each month, not as often on pure water as on modified fasts (sometimes I drink chamomile tea throughout the fast). Most people who fast (myself included) do not fast under any kind of medical supervision - but again, for people who are taking any kind of medication, medical supervision may be advisable.
This book also provides tips on nutrition and has some helpful food suggestions for people who are suffering from different ailments - e.g. what to eat (and what not to eat), to relatively easily stop migraines even if you've suffered from them for years and nothing else helped before.
Fasting and Eating Healthy is the way to go. Believe it!.......2007-08-13
It works. Just finished a 14 day fast and went raw. I could not believe how much toxins exited my body. It was rough for me almost 12 of the 14 days of fast, but worth the cleaning it did. Lost 19 lbs as well. Feeling better than ever. My diet has also changed because of this book. Will be going on another fast shortly of 21 days. Feel I still need some more work. This book has been a great guide and motivation. At 60 years of age and going onto 61 next month, I feel I might just have a few more years to live even though I have had two heart attacks, a hip replaced and numerous other things that were wrong that have improved. My hats off to DR Fuhrman and this book as well as his other books. By the way, my cholesterol is down to 113 and my bad LDL at 58. Hmmm, might just not have another HT..........yahoooooooooooo!
Not what I was looking for.......2007-07-30
I bought this book on accident with two other purchases, wanted a different title, but I read this because I have been sick and wanted to see what fasting could do. I was shocked with how long Dr. Fuhrman suggests fasting, although to his credit it is always recommended to be under a doctors supervision. If you are sick and at wits end, it may be worth looking at, but it is highly involved and must be with doctors supervision. I love Dr. Fuhrman's other nutrition books, however, and think he is fantastic overall.
Best Book on Pure Fasting.......2007-05-18
I am a clinical psychologist and the author of a book on dieting.
This is not Fuhram's diet book- "Eat to Live" Some reviews posted here are confusing the two. This is his earlier book about NOT eating anything at all for prolonged periods- how to do it and what happens to your body as a result.
This is a terrific book,overflowing with medical information and how to do it advice. It contains far more specific information on pure fasting (water only) than than any other book I have seen. My only criticism is the binding is weak and my copies keep falling apart from constant use.
I just finished a 7 day unsupervised fast. For anything longer Fuhrman advises you to partner up with your personal physican.
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Recent evidence (may 2007) suggests that alternative days of eating and
not eating lowers total caloric consumption and body weight in animals
The resulting caloric restriction extends their life span.
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The Fasting Path: For Spiritual, Emotional, and Physical Healing and Renewal
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Unleash the power of fasting to help you discover your sacred self.
A centuries-old tradition, fasting has historically been recognized as a way to heighten human sensitivity to all things-animate and insensate-in the universe. Ancient cultures understood the link between the physical, the emotional, and the spiritual experience and acknowledged fasting as a means for making this connection.
The Fasting Path is a guide to help readers safely and effectively use fasting to tap into the sacred energy of the earth. Author Stephen Buhner explains how fasting allows us to experience fully the intricate relationship of the mind, body, and the spiritual world. Step by step, Buhner leads readers through the fasting process, preparing them to embrace the physical, emotional, and spiritual healing resulting from this transformational phenomenon.
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The Greatest Book Ever.......2007-01-14
This book really explains it all, right down to the basics of fasting and in great detail the physical effects of fasting which is why I was interested in the first place. I also found out that the emotional and spiritual side of fasting is even more important.
Caveat emptor.......2006-06-05
I was not as enthralled with this book as these other reviewers. As an RN, I know a lot about nutrition, and have studied the subject for many years. I've also studied fasting quite a bit.
One of this book's strong points is the physiology of what happens when one fasts, but I must qualify that by saying that some of its scientific assertions are questionable, if not dangerous. For instance, he says it is fine for pregnant women to fast for 2-3 weeks. Most other authorities on fasting, many of whom are MD's, advise pregnant women not to fast, as it could result in brain damage to the fetus. It is certainly not something I would risk.
Other reviewers liked this author's exploration of feelings regarding food, and perhaps this is another one of the book's strong points. But again, some of his recommendations, in my opinion, are medically unsound. Two examples: First, he admonishes his readers to look deep into their childhoods,at parental attitudes, and relationships with food, while fasting, in the wilderness. It seems clear to me that looking deeply into one's childhood and attitudes would be better accomplished in formal therapy with a good therapist, than off by one's self in the wilderness. In fact, a wilderness setting wouldn't be safe. It is well documented that one can become dehydrated, or hypokalemic (dangerously low in potassium) during fasting, especially if one has a pre-existing condition. Someone doing an extended fast should be under medical supervision, or at the least have other people available. Secondly, one's thinking could become distorted while alone in the wilderness without food for weeks on end. It is the job of a therapist to correct one's distorted thinking in a supportive environment.
Another big problem I have with this book is the author's philosophical confusion. At times he endorses Darwinian evolution, saying we are "evolutionarily" adapted for fasting. Darwinian theory assumes there is no supernatural. But through most of the book this author rhapsodizes on his beliefs in Earth worship, and the "aliveness" of all things. Remember, he is founder of the Foundation for Gaian Studies (in case you don't know, Gaia is "mother Earth goddess"). He says that a main reason for fasting is to become open to what "the gods" have to tell you, especially about your purpose in life. How foolish to think one can find one's purpose from imaginary animistic sources. There is no purpose without God our Creator, who in the beginning, created the heavens and the earth (Genesis 1:1).
Bottom line, I would certainly be careful with what this author says, and read other authors on the subject of fasting. I recommend chapter 5 of "What the Bible Says About Healthy Living," by Rex Russell,MD, "Fasting: the Ultimate Diet," by Allan Cott, MD, and "Fasting and Eating for Health," by Joel Fuhrman, M.D. Also, go straight to the Book of All Books. Fasting is mentioned 74 times in the Bible. See especially Isaiah 58.
Body, Mind and Spirit Fasting........2005-05-16
I read this book after I completed an 18 day Lemonade Fast. I wish I would have read it first though, because it concentrates on Water Fasting, whereas the other books I had previously read where strictly about Lemonade Fasting.
Don't get me wrong, Lemonade Fasting has it's place, but water fasting sounds superior and quicker if done properly. This book also covers Lemonade and Juice Fasting, and not only that, it covers in great depth, all the Spiritual, Emotional and Physical benefits of fasting.
An excellent book that I would highly recommend to anyone that is on a journey of holistic healing.
The Fasting Path..........2005-02-13
...might be my favorite book by Stephen. I appreciate his works so much because he is strongly grounded in the natural world, specifically with plants. He compassionately and lovingly shares the spiritual, emotional, and physical aspects of fasting. He is very straightforward about why fasting is important, what you can learn from a fast, and how your body responds when you willingly choose to suffer. This book is amazing, and if you are thinking of fasting, it will definetly pique your interest.
the book I've been looking for.......2004-10-29
I purchased The Fasting Path based on reviews found on Amazon.com. I cannot say it any better than they do. I'm delighted I bought the book. This is an outstanding book -- very helpful to me.
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Fasting made easy.......2007-05-27
Good book and easy reading. Was expecting something a little different, not sure what. Will probably read it again.
Misleading and disappointing.......2006-03-12
This book pretty much reads like one long advertisement for Don Colbert's OTHER books. On literally every single page, Don touches very lightly on a topic, and then directs you to read another book he's written on the subject if you'd like to learn more. There were a *few* fasting facts, but nothing new if you've ever read ANY other book about fasting. I urge you to save yourself the eight bucks, and instead possibly check out The Fasting Path by Stephen Harrod Buhner, which is a much more interesting and helpful fasting book.
Practical for Beginners.......2006-02-18
I have read several of Dr. Colbert's books and enjoy them. I wanted to get the fasting book because I have never fasted but would like to give it a try to see if it would help with some health issues I am experiencing. I like this book because it is not recommending extreme fasting and offers a couple approaches, one that can transition you into fasting. I would recommend the book for beginners, such as myself. It is a quick read and gives enough facts to support the possibility fasting may be a benefit on several levels.
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It's no secret that we live in a world that is becoming increasingly toxic from the air we breath to the food we eat to the negative thoughts we carry inside our minds. Over time, physical and mental toxicity contributes to depleted energy, spiritual apathy, and eventually poor health. In THE FASTING HANDBOOK, raw food pioneer Jeremy Safron presents a variety of detoxifying and healing techniques that support and enhance the cleansing process, ultimately creating renewal and vitality for the body, mind, and spirit. Included are regimens for fasting on substances (such as air, coconut water, and wheatgrass) to fasting from behaviors and things (such as speaking, people, and the media). A holistic approach to food, wellness, and spirituality, THE FASTING HANDBOOK offers lifestyle tools and techniques that provide benefits that can last a lifetime.
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Another gem from Jeremy Safron!.......2005-10-01
Well, when you put it that way, fasting sounds downright elegant, doesn't it? After reading this book, you'll see that there's a whole lot more to it than just, well, starving yourself. Fasting is a gift you give yourself, and it can be spiritually and physically transforming. This book, in true Jeremy Safron style, covers the topic succinctly and beautifully, including absolutely everything you need to know to prepare for and perform a fast in 88 pages (another good stocking stuffer at about 6x8"!).
One of my favorite parts of the book is the Self-Empowerment Questionnaire at the end "designed to track and guage the process of healing," because that's really what fasting is all about - cleaning out the body and quieting the mind. This book covers every kind of fast you can imagine, from speech fasts (no talking) to sweet food fasts as well as traditional juice and water fasts. You'll learn about cleansing practices for all different organs and fasting assistants like pranayama, yoga, sweats, skin brushing, writing, castor packs - the list is too long for this review.
Suffice it to say that this book is all you need to get started on this time-honored cleansing ritual. As soon as I finish writing this review, I'm filling out the questionnaire and sending it in by email for advise on the type of fasting program and other practices that are right for me. And of course, I'll check with my doctor before getting started. Treat yourself: get this book - a true gift - and do the same for your health and well-being.--Melanie Wilson
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Dieters and anyone who wants to lose weight in a healthy and balanced way will find a plethora of safe and wholesome methods, recipes, and nutrition facts in this holistic look at wellness. By exposing the eating problems that lead to allergies, depression, cellulite, dermatitis, ear infections, obesity, fatigue, frequent colds, and flu, this nutritional guide shows how a natural plan of eating can cure these ailments, leading to pure and vibrant health. Packed with encouraging anecdotes from the author's own struggles with health and size, as well as testimonials of those who have tried these methods and found success, readers will relate to these stories that show them they are not alone in their struggles and encourage them to forge ahead on the path to wellness. Not just a diet program, this resource focuses on whole-body health—including exercise, water intake, and life choices—and will benefit anyone who would like to enhance their overall fitness, combat disease, or enjoy food while experiencing improved levels of health and energy.
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Vital Information for glowing health.......2007-08-01
I have thoroughly enjoyed reading this very informative healthy eating lifestyle book. I have slowly implemented changes into my lifestyle and the results have been wonderful. I have lost weight without dieting and my energy levels are at an all time high. I now eat nuts and avocados without feeling guilty and I love drinking fresh orange juice - just small changes that have made a world of difference.
Just what I was looking for!.......2007-06-22
I have been researching healthy eating for quite awhile, but have had a hard time finding something that actually worked for me and was truely all natural. I loved this book and am loving eating like this. Having previously been on the Body for Life regime where I was told to eat tons of protein, I found this way of eating so refreshing and much easier on my body. I feel great and am finally seeing some results. I was also recently diagnosed with Hypothyoidism and by changing my eating habits as described in 'Perfect Health', I am finally starting to feel energetic again. This way of eating is very satisfying and I don't have the sugar cravings anymore...I actually passed up cookies today at a social gathering and didn't think much of it! I highly recommend this book.
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Look For Better Choice.......2006-06-26
Fasting can be very healing for the body... there are different types of fasts. Most common are water fast, juice fasts, and some eating of veggies or fruits. This book however, isn't that helpful in information on fasting and the benefits for the body. An internet search on fasting will provide more information on fasting, the impact on the body, the healing benefits. Or you can get other books on fasting that will be more helpful. The important thing is that fasting can be so healing for us... it is worth learning about and finding the best way for you.
Advanced and Dated........2005-05-17
This book concentrates on the Lemonade Fast and the benefits that the author experienced from it. It talks a bit about his diet theories and how they relate to Fasting and he also lightly touches base on the Mental and Spiritual aspects of Fasting.
I would say that some of the authors theories are still ahead of their time but being that the book was written such a long time ago, some of his theories are becoming quite dated.
Half of the book ends up with 8 of the authors essays, which are more or less used as filler.
Quite a good book overall. But I would also recommend the books "The Master Cleanser" and "The Fasting Path" to go along with this book.
Found my answers!!.......2001-03-03
What a simple, wonderful and true author. No marketing (low price), no pictures,no turning around the pot...just the truth, take it or leave it! The transition diet is easy to make when we follow the instructions.I felt this man speaks right from his heart, wanting to help people to live a wonderful life. I read many other books, and still come back to this one.
EXCELLENT! Must Have !.......1999-05-02
I recommend this book highly to anyone who's looking to find the foundational cause of all disease as well as the one true cure! This is one of the top requests in our Health Niche on our website, and recommended reading for the Vegan Journey Roadmap!
comprehensive but to the point.......1998-12-07
I believe this book is worth gold. The benefits one can achieve are amazing. However, some see the book as outdated because of the new information we may believe "modern science" has, but I think that there are basic truths contained in the book that have nothing to do with modern technology. The idea is that by following the simple advice, much of modern technology in medicine will not be needed as you can do so much for yourself than you once thought possible.
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A medically sound way to relieve common ailments, such as allergies and digestive complaints
Fasting--going for short periods of time without certain types of foods--is gaining more attention for its ability to detoxify the body, strengthen the immune system, promote healing, and lead to heightened emotional awareness and clarity. Presented by an expert in the field, The Fasting Diet is a medically sound and risk-free approach that will allow you to achieve all of the benefits of fasting without endangering health or drastically altering your lifestyle.
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The Fasting Diet by Steven Bailey ND worked for me!.......2007-06-02
If you are considering a healthy fasting program that is workable, safe, and brings great results, I thoroughly recommend Dr Steven Bailey's book, "The Fasting Diet". I did a lot of research on the net and read a number of books before I finally chose Dr Bailey's book to follow to a "T".
Although Dr Bailey focuses in his book on a 5 day Power Fast, I was doing so well I decided to extend mine to 10 days. I have just begun to reintroduce solid foods again, as he advises, ever so slowly. My goal was to lower my Blood Pressure and (bad) cholesterol.
I went in for a complete checkup today with my doctor and am happpy to report that I have lost 10 lbs in just 13 days, (inluding the 3 day prefast).
My Blood Pressure has normalized from 157/100 to 132/72 and my cholesterol reading has gone down from 220 to 137. I feel great, full of energy, and am amazed that I never felt any hunger, But Dr Bailey tells you exactly how to do that. There are terrific tips that make juice fasting go painlessly. You don't even have to do an enema if you don't wish to. There are other ways to cleanse the system in the book. This is a real how to manual with actual food choices and details on the daily activity for the entire fast. I leaned on this book like a bible. Because I started prepping my body for this adventure (my first fast) three weeks prior to starting, I have ended up losing 20 lbs in total.
It pays to wind down your intake of heavy carby foods, meat and coffee a short period before you start. Shrinking the stomach and slowing down the digestive process for 2-3 weeks will make the cleanse go easier. The whole point is to rid your body of all the built up toxins. This is what brings the body into balance. I'm off my medications and I'm ready for summer!
This book is a must have.
Disappointing.......2004-12-24
Nothing new. There are much better books on fasting. This one is not thorough or backed up by enough research.
Did not read this book BUT !!!.......2004-10-03
Dear Water and Juice friends,
Fasting is water only and juice is a liquid intake diet.
Period !
I have done both like so many others reading this.
Why all this fuss about which way is right and wrong ?
Is it not time we all see that one solution is not for everyone ?
Everybody has his or hers history, including all the rest of the baggage that comes along. Water and Juice is great.
Giving our digestive organs a break is Great !
I have done many 7-10 days waterfasts,
some in bed resting, others active and one 21 day water fast in bed. I have done several dry fasts, and many 7-60 days juice feasts. Two 30 days juice fasts running and swimming every day and one 60 days juice fast working and being active.
Today I fast one or two days per week with 40 minutes of excercise per day. I love it. My body loves it.
They are all, in my opinion, very beneficial.
But before jumping on the train, reading books on the subject is perhaps also beneficial. But everyone must go towards what feels right for her or him. Be it to contact an expert, or to do it alone.
But once you get initiated, the bottom line is, no expert knows better than you. You must learn to trust your intuition.
Now, may I give a bit of advice IN CASE you have problems before, during or after a water fast or juice regime.
Look into the fact that fruits are loaded with sugars.
Beets and carrots too.
Sugars, be it starch, fruits or processed powders, no matter how organic and natural: it all feeds our small animals inside our bodies ! The good ones and the bad ones, unfortunately.
Don't believe me, test for yourself !
Take two tupperware containers.
Put a sweet fruit into one and a celery into the other.
Close tightly.
Store the closed containers at body temperature for 2 weeks, and open to see.
Surprise !
I am not a fanatic vegetarian but if you do this with an egg, meat or fish, there are some surprises too ! Real eyeopeners.
Yuack !
So in case you have problems, a couple of great books are
"The pH Miracle" and "Are you sick and Tired" by Robert Young.
But in case you undertake water fasts or liquid feasts with no problems, GREAT. Why look any further.
Coming from the same family, we have all evolved differently.
Happy to hear from you, So Long, Gustav.
gustaverikson@hotmail.com
P.S. For general health, I also higly recommend "Slow Burn" by Stu Mittleman and Enzyme for Autism by Karen L. DeFelice even if you aren't affected by autism.
great fasting advice.......2004-07-23
I did the fasting diet under Dr. Bailey?s supervision in 1992 while in Portland, Oregon. The results were positive and I have since done the fast many times on my own, unsupervised.
I don't know if I would have the courage and confidence to do a fast from reading a book without personal guidance. However, I can say that the book includes all the information I received under the supervised fast, and much more.
I will not do this fast solely to lose weight. Rather, the fast helps me to re-evaluate my long-term relationship to food which gets me on the path to better nutrition and healthy weight loss. By eliminating food that is high in calories yet empty nutritionally, I am able to ?re-set? my eating habits. After the fast, I eat far less food that is higher in nutrition (i.e., only the food my body really needs). I am more balanced emotionally and think more clearly after doing this fast.
I think this book provides good information and I recommend it without reservation.
5 STARS!!!.......2004-04-23
This books does an extremely good job of laying out the many facets of fasting. The two-star rater who claimed that water fasting is the only way to go is quite ignorant on a number of counts (Besides, I don't think he even read the book).
1) Water fasting MUST be medically supervized very closely; juice fasting is much less risky in terms of preventing potentially fatal electrolyte imbalance.
2) His "experience" is himself, alone (he also points out that he prepared for his extended water fast experience by using the juice fast...hmmm); Dr. Bailey has supervized thousands of fasters and has reversed many conditions believed to be incurable (sure, water fasting can potentially do the same, but why take greater risks...especially when a series of consecutive fasts are needed to produce the desired results).
3) fasting is NOT a good way to lose weight; you CAN lose weight, but it's not a substitute for rational lifestyle changes.
4) juice fasting is much better tolerated by the average person -I have my several-times-a-day aerobics and yoga instructor patients report that they have ample energy to continue their regular teaching routines; in fact, it's very common of people to claim they feel better and have MORE energy than they normally do while on the juice fast.
5) this list can go on and on.
I don't want to completely "knock" water fasting. It can be useful with the correct execution -i.e. preceeded by a juice fast AND medically supervised. I do not, however, believe that you should go buy a book by some self-proclaimed expert whom religiously swears that water fasts are the best; my experience, the experiences of my patients and the experiences of Dr. Baileys patients have proven otherwise.
Thaddeus Jacobs, ND, LAc
Co-founder, Santa Barbara Center for Natural Medicine
Average customer rating:
- LIke all Bragg books
- not alot of information, tons of repeating
- "The Best of The Best"
- Saved my life ! !
- Almost impossible to find a better book...
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The Miracle of Fasting: Proven Throughout History for Physical, Mental and Spiritual Rejuvenation
Paul C. Bragg , and
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Proven throughout history for physical, mental and spiritual rejuvenation, fasting promotes cleansing and healing; helps normalize weight, blood pressure, cholesterol; rebuilds the immune system; and helps reverse the aging process.
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LIke all Bragg books.......2007-01-22
They couldve written everything on one page, thne rest are just random helth facts. Like all Bragg books.
not alot of information, tons of repeating.......2006-05-17
This book should only be about 10 pages for the amount of information in it. The information is good but if you buy the companion cookbook, almost none of the recipes follow the diet they prescribe. There are recipes for liver in their cookbook! That's one of the most toxic foods, so basically it appears as if they just want to make money off of you(they're certainly not altruistic health crusaders). And Paul Bragg is dead but they don't mention how he died or how old he was(certainly not 120 as promised), I read somewhere it was in a body surfing accident, but I'm skeptical. Don't buy this book, borrow it from the library because clearly they just want to make lots of money off of you buy trying to lure you in with their promises of good health that their cook book does not support, and all the information you need is on their website.
"The Best of The Best".......2006-04-24
The entire series of Bragg books and products will save your life! Jack LaLanne states; "he would have been dead at age 16 if he had not attended The Braggs Crusade". He is a product today at age 90, of how living the principes of Patricia Bragg and Paul Bragg, M.D. Ph.D is mere proof. Must read the entire series, if you want to feel good and stay forever young.
Saved my life ! !.......2006-03-10
This book as opened my eyes and now I am a knew and better woman. It has taught me how to eat better and be a better person in whole. A lot of good information. I would recomend this book to anyone. It has saved my life.
Almost impossible to find a better book..........2006-03-09
This book is amazing. Paul Bragg is amazing. Everyone who hasn't read this book should read it immediately. It is for everyone. It will open your eyes to the truth -- we are responsible for our own health. We are not victims. If we're sick, it's our fault. It's not because there is some kind of virus or popular disease that is going around. We decide what goes into our bodies. We decide to eat things that are just not for us, like dead animals and bleached breads.
If you're sick of feeling sick, read this book! If you've ever had a headache, read this book!
My family's life has been strongly influenced by Bragg's books. My mother was very sick from a disease that could not be cured, or so said the doctors. She was allergic to medicine. After reading this book and eliminating "foods" like meat, eggs, almost all dairy, and baked foods, our family was on the way to healthy living. I was 4 years old at that time and haven't been to the doctor since then, except for yearly check-ups and one incident in which I faked a fever in order to skip a test (the doctor believed it). Because of the unbelievable complete recovery of my mother, and excellent overall health of our entire family, we too have begun influencing others and setting an example. Today I am a happy raw foodist. I eat 100% raw plant food. I love it and the raw food diet is the closest to natural living.
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