Clean: The Revolutionary Program to Restore the Body's Natural Ability to Heal Itself,   ISBN:9780061735332

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Great book. I read it religiously. Read the book over and over again. Completed the Program a week after receiving the book.

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I started this cleanse with a two week elimination diet and did the best I could to take the suggested supplements, probiotics, and do suggested activities such as dry brushing, hot/cold plunges etc. Unfortunately I didn't get around to doing any exercise or meditation so next time around I'll work harder on adding those. All in all I felt like a superhero for most of the time, I accomplished things I had been putting off for years! The book was a helpful motivator and I loved some of the recipes. I did the cleanse as a pescitarian (I eat fish) and don't eat any meat and still felt nourished and full. I was hoping my skin would clear up a bit more than it did (was still super bright though), that's why its my journey to continue to investigate and figure out what is causing my acne. All in all I lost 15 lbs and felt a world better. I suffered only from maybe one or two headaches in 5 weeks and a cold, but hey its winter and canada :) I did get a bit bored in the last week of the cleanse and all I wanted to do was eat bread but I held out!

Yesterday I was free and clear of the cleanse and weaning myself back into "normal" eating and I spent the day being a brat and indulging in the things I thought I missed, such as a venti starbucks latte and a pastry. The rest of the day was spent crippled and grimacing in pain from my stomach. I'm thinking maybe i'm lactose intolerant and i'm cutting it out! What a blessing to be able to make this discovery. My whole life i've been notoriously gassy and vacations and nights out to eat have been coupled with plenty of time in the local loo. No more! I lost a good part of my schtick during this cleanse when I could no longer entertain with bodily noises. (Sorry TMI?)

I would recommend this cleanse to anyone. It was really easy once you got going and you feel so wonderful on it. I plan to do every 6 months and I'm going to try and adhere to the dairy, processed and gluten free principles i've learned.

Good luck!

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I read this book out of desperation, for I was very sick with diverticulitis, and wanted to really get better naturally. Reading Clean was like an intense one on one with a qualified Doctor who had let his conscious be his guide to share his convictions about what is making so many of us unhealthy. Simply put, it is a valuable lesson in the how and why to a healthier body (and mind). I wish all doctors would address health issues as Dr. Junger has and write concise (layman's) books to convey their personal convictions and conclusions based on the vast knowledge they possess.

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I love Dr. Junger's book, and have done his Clean program twice. I am about to start round three and I am very excited! Dr. Junger is exactly what we need right now. He is a traditionally trained MD, who learned that the path to true health lies in what we put in our body, and not how we can manage pain and disease with drugs. That's not to say he does not believe in western medicine, but I love how he recognizes that drugs have their place, and food and lifestyle is the gateway to disease prevention and obesity. My husband is a doctor, as are many of my friends. It is disheartening to see so many of those in the medical profession that actually think that the food we eat does not in any way contribute to the horrible diseases that are on the rise in America, like cancer. On the other hand, some in the medical profession are waking up and advising their patients to be their own patient advocate; learn about organic foods, cut down or eliminate animal products, think about what you put in your mouth and on your body. These are the true superstars of the medical profession, the ones who realize that toxins must be reduced and neutralized, or we are inviting disease into our lives. I do the program using Dr. Junger's supplements and protein powder, it is just easier for me and my family. Although he makes it clear you can do the program just fine without buying his products and he provides ample information on how to do it. I highly recommend Dr. Junger's book, program and website.. he is changing lives.

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I really like this book because it opens your mind to new concepts. Even if you are not open to doing a full on cleanse, you can be aware of substitutes you can and should be making in your daily life such as eating various foods for breakfast that you would never think to do becuase it is not the "American norm."

I enjoyed the addition of adding fresh vegetable and fruit juices in my diet and try to sneak some in for my 1 year old daughter as well. This book is very useful for many reasons and really opens your mind to what you are doing and feeding your body with. When you become aware of such things they are more of a focus to you and you tend to be more concsious of what you are eating and the role it plays in your body. I think the author does a great job of illustrating why following his program is effective in a healthier lifestyle and his ideas and recipes are extremely helpful and take the thought out of it.