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
quinoa, 151
Macro Bowl with Rice or, and Ginger-Miso Dressing, 259
Moroccan Spiced Lamb Served with,
and Wilted Greens, 258
Roast Salmon with Broccoli Rabe and, 247
Salad with Chicken and Mixed Greens, 254
Tri-Salad Platter of Hummus, Tabbouleh, and Marinated Kale, 260–61
R
radish
Apple, Kale, Sunfl ower Sprout, and,
Juice, 244
Marinated Kale with, and Pine
Nuts, 261
raw-food diet, 9, 56, 131
recipes, 160, 235–66
juices, 243–44
liquid meals, 161
menus, typical, 165
planning and, 191
smoothies, 235–39
solid meals, 162, 245–66
soups, 240–43
vegetarian meals, 259–66
rheumatic fever, 100
rhubarb root, 168
rice
Adzuki Beans and Brown, 265
brown, 151
Macro Bowl with, or Quinoa and
Ginger-Miso Dressing, 259
shake powders, 167
syrup, 151
white, 154, 213
Roast Chicken with Balsamic Vinegar,
Garlic, and Rosemary Wild, Pilaf, 252
rosemary, 151
Roast Chicken with Balsamic Vinegar,
Garlic, and, Wild Rice Pilaf, 252
Roasted Lamb Chops with, and
Steamed Asparagus, 255
rotation diet, 206
rye, 151
S
saffl ower oil, 151
sage leaf, 168
salads
Big Green, 263
Lentil, 262
Parsley-and Mustard-Flavored Lamb
Loin and Spinach, 257
Quinoa, with Chicken and Mixed
Greens, 254
Thai Vegetable, Wraps with Almond
Sauce, 264
Tri-, Platter of Hummus, Tabbouleh, and Marinated Kale, 260–61
Warm Salmon and Asparagus, with Pesto, 249
Watercress and Shaved Fennel, with
Seared Tuna, 245
salt-scrub, 177
saunas, 41, 175, 188
sea salt, 151
seaweed, 259, 265
selenium, 222
serotonin, 20, 25, 27
antidepressants and, 75–76
irritable bowel syndrome and, 79–80
production of, in body, 76, 78, 103, 104
sesame oil, 151, 176
sesame seeds, 151
shake powders, 167
shellfish, 152
shoes, 41
sinus infections, 11, 80
skin. See also puffiness
dark circles under eyes, 13, 67, 70
enhancing elimination (sweat), 174–76
epithelial cells, 38–39
facial, toxicity and, 70
formaldehyde and rashes, 41
itchy, 13
moisturizers, 175–76
oral contraceptives and, 40
pimples, 13, 70, 174
radiance, 11, 24
rashes, 8, 41, 129, 174
saggy, 67
toxicity and, 11, 37–41, 80
visible pores, 70
skin brushing, 175, 189
skullcap root, 168
sleep, 11, 13, 19–20, 40, 41, 57
Clean Program and, 177, 188
Week 2 and bad dreams, 194–95
smoking, 148–49
smoothies, 235–39
Basic Coconut Milk, 235
Basic Nut Milk, 236
Berry, with Coconut Milk and
Cinnamon, 239
Blueberry, Carob, and Almond
Milk, 238
Energy, with Almond Butter and
Cardamom, 238
Green, 237
Kale, Pineapple and Chia, 237
Mango and Coconut Milk, 238
Tropical, 239
snacks, 162, 169
SNPs (single nucleotide polymorphisms), 108–9
So, William, 67
soft drinks, 85, 151, 154, 165
soups, 240–43
Apple and Butternut Squash, 242
Butternut Squash Bisque, 242
Carrot and Ginger, 243
Chilled Cucumber, with Mint, 240
Easy Pineapple and Avocado
Gazpacho, 241
Spinach and Dulse, 240
Zucchini and Basil, 241
soy and soy products, 151, 153, 154
tamari, 250
as toxic trigger, 205
spelt, 151
Spent (Lipman), 137
“Spent” syndrome, 84, 136–38
spices, 151
spinach, 150
Apple, Ginger, Lemon, and, Juice, 244
and Dulse Soup, 240
Parsley-and Mustard-Flavored Lamb
Loin and, Salad, 257
SSRIs, 75–76, 79–80
statin drugs, 40, 229
stevia, 151
strawberries, 152
stress
as acidifying, 82
disease and, 178
eating habits and, 89
lowering, 213
magnesium deficiency and, 83, 227–28
of modern life, as toxic, 88–91
neurotransmitters, 104
quantum detoxification and, 178
quantum toxins, 90–91
thoughts and, 180
styrene, 51
sugars, refined
as acidifying, 58, 82, 154
allergies and, 73
excluding, 151, 213
inflammation and, 152
as mucusforming, 72
as toxic trigger, 205
withdrawing from, 194
sulforaphane, 107
sunflower
Apple, Kale, Sprout, and Radish Juice, 244
oil, 151
seeds, 151, 252
Vegetarian Nori Rolls with Nut
“Rice,” 266
sunlight, 78, 217, 221
supplements, 12, 14
antimicrobials, 167, 168
detox nutrients, 166–69
fiber products, 167, 171
garlic pills, 168
herbal, 167
liver support, 169
omega-3 fatty acids, 83
organic acid test and, 222–23
personalized regime, 222–23
probiotics, 78, 167, 168
sulforaphane, 107
sweat, 35, 38, 85, 116. See also
elimination
sweat rooms, 41
sweeteners, 151
sweet potatoes, 154
Swiss chard: Snapper Cooked with
Capers, Lemon, and fresh Thyme, Served with, 251
Swiss Kriss, 171
T
Tao, 104
taste, 40, 58, 140
tea
green, 150, 151
herbal, 150, 151, 165
Tegretol, 135
Three-Week Cleanse
benefits, 11, 198–99
bowel movements, 71
Clean Program Planner, 198–99
as optimal, 135
Thurman, Robert, 90
thyme, 151
Halibut Baked in Parchment with
Olives and, 248
oil, 168
Snapper Cooked with Capers, Lemon,
and fresh, Served with Swiss Chard, 251
thyroglobulin antibodies, 221–22
thyroid dysfunction, 49 72, 76, 84
testing for, 221
Tikosyn, 135
tingling or numbness, 14
tomatoes, 151, 152, 154
tongue, white coating, 13, 67
torpor or feeling of heaviness, 68
toxicity, 4
bioaccumulation, 50
cardiovascular disease and, 225–30
children and diet, 47
Clean Program as answer to, 105
diagnosing, 80–81, 82
-disease connection, 7, 18–26
exposure, average American, 37
food as source of, 40
how toxins affect health, 63–91
identifying triggers, 204–7
lifestyle choices, 104–5
mental and emotional, 88–91, 178–87, 213, 216
quantum toxins, 88–91
reducing exposure, 146–48, 216–17
signs and symptoms, 7, 13–14, 34, 52, 64–65, 68–70, 80–81
synergy and, 50
what a toxin is, 36–37
what toxicity is, 34
where toxins are located, 37–44
trans-fatty acids, 37
trihalomethanes, 37
tryptophan, 78, 123
turkey, 151, 154
Two-Week Cleanse, 10–11
bad dreams and, 194–95
Clean Program Planner, 194–98
headaches and, 195
irritability and, 194
mucoid plaque and, 196–97
suggestions for stopping after, 198
weight loss, 11, 196
U
uric acid, 36, 37, 119, 226, 227
testing for, 221
Urine Challenge Test, 64, 222
V
valerian root, 195
vegetables, 150, 154, 213. See also
specific types
Asian-Flavored Tuna with Stir-Fried, 250
Big Green Salad, 263
canned, 164
frozen, 164
green, leafy, 82
Green Juice, 243
Green Smoothie, 237
Grilled Chicken Breast with Grilled, 256
juices, 155
nightshade family, excluding, 152
preparation of, 151
snacks, 162
Stir-Fried, and Chicken with
Buckwheat Noodles, 253
Thai, Salad Wraps with Almond
Sauce, 264
Yes/No list, 151, 152
vegetarianism, 57, 212
vegetarian meal recipes, 259–66
Vegetarian Nori Rolls with Nut
“Rice,” 266
villi and microvilli, 39
vinegar, balsamic: Roast Chicken with, Garlic, and Rosemary Wild Rice Pilaf, 252
vinyl. See PVC (polyvinyl chloride)
visualization, 158
vitamin A, 60
vitamin B2, 40
vitamin B6, 40
vitamin B12, 40
vitamin C, 60
vitamin D, 83–84
bone health and, 83, 88, 154
deficiency and disease, 83, 84, 221
sunlight exposure and, 217
testing, 12, 154, 221
W
walnuts, 151
oil, 151
Vegetarian Nori Rolls with Nut
“Rice,” 266
water, 84–85, 151
absorbed through the skin, 38–39, 49
carbonated, 165
chlorinated, 39, 49
Clean Program, 164–66, 171, 188, 196
filtration system, 145, 216
flavorings, 164
intake, 150, 164, 171, 188
mineral or seltzer, 151
prescription medicine in, 39, 49
source of pure, 145
as source of toxicity, 49–50
substances that cause dehydration, 85
weight loss and, 196
watercress
Carrot, Beet, Cabbage, and, Juice, 244
and Shaved Fennel Salad with Seared
Tuna, 245
water fasting, 129–30
weakness, 40, 75, 83, 137
web of waste, 119
We Care spa, 24–25, 26, 30
weekly planning/preparation chart, 192
weight problems, 5, 13, 18, 24, 25, 48, 67, 68, 73, 74
accelerated loss and liquid meals, 196
Clean Program and loss, 6, 11, 58, 74, 76, 169, 196
hunger and, 10
puffiness and, 67
thyroid dysfunction and, 76, 84
wellness coordinators/coaches, 218–19
Wellness Plan, 12, 14
at-a-glance, 223
exercise, 216
finding a health care practitioner or
wellness coordinator, 217–19, 223
staying Clean, 207–23
supplements, 78
Wendling, William, 216
Western medicine, 22–24, 27–28, 33–34, 36, 69, 81, 104 178, 209–10, 225, 232–33
wheat, 73, 151, 152, 153, 213
as toxic trigger, 204, 205
wormwood leaf, 169
X
xenobiotics, 37
Y
yeast, 95–96, 152, 167, 168
yerba mate, 150, 151
yoga, 22, 73, 176, 198
Z
zinc, 40, 85
testing for, 222
zucchini
and Basil Soup, 241
Spinach and Dulse Soup, 240
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CLEAN: The Revolutionary Program to Restore the Body’s Natural Ability to Heal Itself.
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