Read Clean: The Revolutionary Program to Restore the Body's Natural Ability to Heal Itself Online
Authors: Alejandro Junger
Tags: #Health & Fitness, #General, #Detoxification (Health), #Healing, #Naturopathy, #Healthy Living
fungi and, 152
genetically modified, 153, 213
growing conditions and, 60, 87
hormones in, 46, 48, 153
how much and how often to eat, 59
hydrogenation, 48
identifying your toxic triggers, 204–7
irradiation, 46, 48
locally grown, fresh, 46, 59, 146, 213
organic, 150, 164, 213
packaging, dangers of plastic, 49–50, 51
pasteurization, 48
pesticides in, 153
pH factor, 153–54
preservatives, 99, 153, 213, 227
raw, 122, 125, 213
recalls, 46
reducing your toxin exposure, 147–48
rotation diet, 206
as source of toxicity, 40, 45–61
stress and bad habits, 89
supermarket culture and, 48
undernourishment, 85
waxing of produce, 48
where to buy food, 59–60
Yes/No list, 151
food cravings, 11, 13, 51–52, 58, 70, 141, 142
food pyramid, U. S. government, 55
formaldehyde, 41
Four Skins
first skin, 37–41, 95, 97, 98
fourth skin, 43–44
second skin, 41–42
third skin, 42–43
free radicals, 127
fruit(s), 150, 154
Apple, Ginger, Lemon, and Spinach
Juice, 244
Apple, Kale, Sunflower Sprout, and
Radish Juice, 244
Apple and Butternut Squash Soup, 242
berries, 152
Berry Smoothie with Coconut Milk
and Cinnamon, 239
berry snacks, 162
Blueberry, Carob, and Almond Milk
Smoothie, 238
canned, 164
excessive and dysbiosis, 71
Fennel and Apple Juice, 244
frozen, 164
Kale, Pineapple, and Chia Smoothie, 237
Mango and Coconut Milk Smoothie,238
Pineapple, Lime, and Fresh Mint
Juice, 244
Tropical Smoothie, 239
Yes/No list, 151
Functional Medicine, 26, 34, 65, 81, 137–38, 217
fungus, 152
Future of Food, The (film), 213
G
gallbladder, 122
GALT (gut-associated lymphatic tissue),74, 97, 99–101, 107, 126, 221–22
garlic, 168, 189
Roast Chicken with Balsamic Vinegar,
and Rosemary Wild Rice Pilaf, 252
Gazpacho, Easy Pineapple and
Avocado, 241
genes, 105–9
expression of, 106–8, 127
nucleotides, 108
nutrigenomics, 107
SNPs, 108–9
ginger, 151
Apple, Lemon, and Spinach Juice, 244
Carrot and, Soup, 243
Macro Bowl with Rice or Quinoa and,
-Miso Dressing, 259
root, 168
global toxicity, 31, 32, 33, 34, 36, 46, 82, 232
glucagon, 122
glutamine, 99
gluten sensitivity, 205, 221–22
gout, 37, 55, 119, 221
grains and starch, 151, 152, 154, 205
grapefruit, 152
H
hazelnuts, 151
headaches, 5, 73
food triggers, 204–5
formaldehyde and, 41
remedies, non medical, 195
smells and, 43
toxicity and, 13, 80
valerian root for, 195
Week 1 on Clean Program and, 194
Week 2 on Clean Program and, 195
“healing crisis,” 148
heartburn, 13, 57
heart disease. See cardiovascular disease
heavy metals, 44, 64–65, 132. See also
Appendixes; arsenic; cadmium; lead; mercury
testing for, 64, 222
hemp oil, 213
herbal laxatives, 171
high blood pressure, 5, 6, 11, 29, 40, 57, 83
homocysteine, 36, 119, 221, 226, 227
honey, 151, 154
hormones
acidity and production of, 83
children, artificially-induced sexual
development in, 47
in food supply, 46–48
hot-cold plunge or shower, 175–76, 188
hunger, 10, 85
dealing with, 186–87, 190
hypersensitivity, 14
I
immune system, 99
allergies and, 80, 126
cleaning products and disorders, 42
intestinal health and, 97, 98–99, 101
oral contraceptives and, 40
statin drugs and, 40
vitamin D and, 83
inflammation, 32, 35, 85–87
allergies and, 126
anti-inflammatory diet, 213
anti-inflammatory nutrients, 86, 152
blood acidity and, 55
cholesterol and, 227
chronic, disease and, 5, 86, 226
chronic, toxicity and, 86
in corn-fed cows, 61
foods that affect, 152
lack of detoxification and, 5, 119
mechanism of, 86, 227
nutrients that trigger, 86
parasites and, 102–3
in plants, 60, 87
testing for AA/EPA ratio, 220
testing for markers, 220
insulin, 122, 152, 167
testing for blood levels of, 220
integrative medicine, 22, 178
intestinal flora, 72, 75, 95–97, 173
antibiotics and, 95, 97, 99
antimicrobials for, 168
chlorinated water and destruction of, 39
cleaning products and destruction of, 43
damaging substances, 99
immune system and, 97, 101
probiotics and, 78, 96, 167
rebuilding, 96–97, 130, 131, 134
symptoms of deficient, 142
toxins and, 68
intestinal health, 32. See also irritable
bowel syndrome (IBS)
allergies and, 73–75
belly cramps, 75
depression and, 76, 93–94
diet and, 7, 96
dysbiosis, 71, 74, 95–96, 142, 152
environmental toxins and, 7
GALT and, 97, 99–101
gut system, four functions of, 103
identifying your toxic triggers, 204–7
immune system and, 97
intestinal wall, 98–99, 126, 130
lack of fiber and, 85
leaky gut, 73–74, 99
mucosa, 97
parasites and, 102–3
rebuilding, detoxification and, 99, 134
as root of disease, 93–94
“second brain and,” 101–4
serotonin production and, 76
“tight junctions,” 98
Two-Week Cleanse and, 11
yeast overgrowth, 95–96
iodine, 50, 72, 84
testing for, 222
iron, 85
irritability, 83, 191, 194
irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), 19, 24, 32, 79–80, 93–94, 104, 206–7
J
joint pain or stiffness, 11, 13, 80
juice fasting, 130–31
juices, 243–44
Apple, Ginger, Lemon, and Spinach, 244
Apple, Kale, Sunflower Sprout, and
Radish, 244
Carrot, Beet, Cabbage, and Watercress, 244
Cucumber, Cabbage, and Parsley, 244
Fennel and Apple, 244
Green, 243
Pineapple, Lime, and Fresh Mint, 244
juicing, 9
junk food, 82
K
kale, 130, 237
Apple, Sunflower Sprout, and Radish
Juice, 244
Green Juice, 243
Marinated, with Radish and Pine
Nuts, 261
Moroccan Spiced Lamb Served with
Quinoa and Wilted Greens, 258
Pineapple and Chia Smoothie, 237
Tri-Salad Platter of Hummus,
Tabbouleh, and Marinated, 260–61
kamut, 151
ketoacidosis, 54–55
kidneys, 42, 49, 55
elimination and, 120, 128, 170, 173
L
lactic acid, 36, 124
lamb, 151
Moroccan Spiced, Served with Quinoa
and Wilted Greens, 258
Parsley-and Mustard-Flavored, Loin
and Spinach Salad, 257
Roasted, Chops with Rosemary and
Steamed Asparagus, 255
laxatives, 171, 188
lead, 44
leaky gut, 73–74, 99–100
legumes, 151
Lentil Salad, 262
lemon, 150, 164, 173
Apple, Ginger, and Spinach Juice, 244
Snapper Cooked with Capers, and
fresh Thyme, Served with Swiss
Chard, 251
lentils, 151
Salad, 262
licorice root, 168
lime: Pineapple, and Fresh Mint Juice, 244
Lipman, Frank, 84, 136
lipoprotein (a), 220–21, 226
live-food movement, 56
liver
anti-inflammatory nutrients for, 152
cleaning products and damage, 42, 43
detoxification and, 84, 127–28, 134, 167, 169
dry-cleaning chemicals and damage, 42
enzymes, 127–28
grapefruit and, 152
multiple medications, use of and, 40
requirements of, 128
statin drugs and, 229
loofah, 175, 177
lunch, 17, 57, 58
alternative to Clean recipes, 163
Clean program, solid meal, 146, 161, 162, 163, 165, 166, 169, 188
Elimination Diet, 149, 163, 164
lungs
breathing exercises, 174
elimination and, 120, 170, 173–74
lymphatic system, 170, 175, 176, 177
M
macadamia nuts, 151
magnesium, 58, 72, 83, 126, 227–28
testing for, 222
mango
and Coconut Milk Smoothie, 238
Tropical Smoothie, 239
maple syrup, 130, 151, 250
massage, 177, 189, 198
Master Cleanse, 130
meat. See also chicken; lamb
as acidifying, 58, 82, 154
antibiotics in, 153
hormones in, 153
inflammation in corn-fed cows, 61
intestinal problems and, 142
mercury contamination, 44
as mucusforming, 72, 152
national recalls, 46
organic, 150, 213
as toxic trigger, 205
Yes/No list
medications, 40, 48. See also Appendixes
as acidifying, 82
avoiding, 213
as bridge, 41, 229
Clean Program and, 135, 149
found in water supply, 39, 49
multiple, use of, 14, 40
nucleotides and effectiveness, 108
omnipresence of, 29
reactions, 14
topical, 38
meditation, 21–22, 29, 30, 57, 72–73, 82, 89
in action, 184–86
body-scan, 182
daily practice, 91, 216
five-minute meditation, 181–84
quantum detoxification and, 178–79
mental clarity/acuity, 11, 13, 14, 24, 29, 49, 58, 75, 83. See also quantum
detoxification
mercury, 37, 39, 44, 64, 57
as the “great mimicker,” 65, 222
testing for, 222
metabolism, 120
Metametrix, 222
milk thistle (sylimarin), 169
millet, 151, 154
mint, 150, 164
Chilled Cucumber Soup with, 240
Pineapple, Lime, and Fresh, Juice, 244
miso: Macro Bowl with Rice or Quinoa
and Ginger-, Dressing, 259
moods, 11, 13, 57, 76–77, 104, 194–95
MSM (methylsulfonylmethane), 86
mucoid plaque, 196–97
mucosal cells, 39–40, 97
mucus, 13, 52, 68, 72, 74, 80–81, 124
Eastern medicine’s view of, 66–67
Elimination Diet and, 35
-forming foods, 72, 152, 213
mucoid plaque and, 197
negative mind-set and, 69–70
as puffiness, 66–70, 80
stools and, 171
muscle pain or stiffness, 13, 80
mustard, 151
Parsley-and,-Flavored Lamb Loin and
Spinach Salad, 257
N
N acetyl cysteine, 169
nasal congestion, 13
Navitas Naturals cocoa powder, 238
nervous system, 83
gut as second brain, 101–4
magnesium and stability of, 227–28
toxins and, 40, 42, 49, 127
neurotransmitters, 103. See also serotonin
niacin, 221
noradrenalin, 104
NPK (fertilizer), 60
Nutrasource Diagnostics Inc., 220
nutrigenomics, 107
nutritional cleanses, 131–32
nuts and seeds, 151, 152, 154
Basic Nut Milk, 236
Kale, Pineapple and Chia Smoothie, 237
Marinated Kale with Radish and Pine
Nuts, 261
snacks, 162, 169
Tropical Smoothie, 239
Vegetarian Nori Rolls with Nut
“Rice,” 266
O
oats, 151
obesity, 1, 29, 48, 84, 85. See also weight
problems
odors, hypersensitivity, 14
olive oil, 126, 151, 168, 189
olives: Halibut Baked in Parchment with, and Thyme, 248
omega-3 fatty acids, 78, 87, 237
as anti-inflammatory, 86, 152
supplements, 83
omega-6 fatty acids, 86, 237
One-Week Cleanse, 10, 191, 194
“openminded medicine,” 23, 26
Opus Diet, The (Duchaine), 53–54
oregano, 151
oil of, 168
organic acid test, 222
Ornish, Dean, 57
osteoporosis, 55, 87–88, 221
P
pancreas, 122
parasites, 102–3
parsley, 151
Cucumber, Cabbage, and, Juice, 244
and Mustard-Flavored Lamb Loin and
Spinach Salad, 257
Steamed Bass with Fennel, and
Capers, 246
peanuts, 151, 152
peas, 151
pecans, 151
peppers, 151, 152
perchloroethylene, 42
Pettijohn, Jill, 160
phosphorus, 88
phthalates, 37, 49–50
pineapple
Easy, and Avocado Gazpacho, 241
Kale, and Chia Smoothie, 237
Lime, and Fresh Mint Juice, 244
Tropical Smoothie, 239
pistachios, 151
polyphenols, 86, 152
potatoes, 151, 152
Pottage, Francis, 56
pregnancy, 14, 44, 221
Clean Program and, 135
probiotics, 58, 78, 96, 167
foods containing, 213
supplements, 168
prostate cancer, 50
proteins
heavy metal cleansing and, 132
high, and disease, 212
high-protein diets, 53–55
nutritional cleanses and, 131–32
Yes/No list, 151
psychiatric imbalances, 65
puffiness, 66–70
amma and, 66–67, 80
detoxification to counter, 69–70
mucus and, 66–67
need for detoxification and, 215
pumpkin
oil, 151
seeds, 151
PVC (polyvinyl chloride), 42
Q
quantum detoxification, 178–87
quantum toxins, 88–91, 216