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presenting the information in a lighthearted, easy-to-use and

easy-to-understand way. To that end, this book includes a brief
overview of the science behind cleansing and why it works, recipes
that use readily available ingredients and require the minimum
amount of equipment, hints and fun activities to help minimize
the detox symptoms and boost the positive effects of the cleanses,
and tactics to help you de-stress and regain your equilibrium.
Finally, there’s information on how to break a cleanse and ease
back into a wholesome, daily diet that nurtures your body, mind
and spirit, so take time to understand the process and know what to
expect before jumping in.
A few words of caution: Once you’ve picked a cleanse, check in
with your physician or holistic health-care practitioner to see if it’s
right for you, considering preexisting conditions you may have or
medications you may be taking. You may have a medical condition
that makes cleansing unwise at this particular point in your life.
Also, know that the cleanses in this book are not ongoing main-
tenance diets; they’re intended to be done for a limited number of
days to help clean out your system and jump-start a new way of
eating. The recipes are packed with enzymes, vitamins and miner-
als that clear your body, but they don’t have the full complement of
the nutrients your body needs in a long-term daily diet. So I’ve
provided guidance on how long to follow each program and the
maximum number of times a year to do it.
Now, if you’re ready to learn about the miraculous healing power
of a cleanse, read on!