The Ultimate Body Detox Plan

352 Pages·2005·1.5 MB·English

by  Michelle Schoffro Cook

T H E 4  W E E K U L T I M A T E
B O D Y D E T O X P L A N
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T H E 4  W E E K U L T I M A T E
B O D Y D E T O X P L A N
Michelle Schoff ro Cook
Copyright © 2004 Michelle Schoff ro Cook
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Th is publication contains the opinions and ideas of its author(s) and is designed to pro-
vide useful advice in regard to the subject matter covered. Th e author(s) and publisher
are not engaged in rendering medical, therapeutic, or other services in this publication.
Th is publication is not intended to provide a basis for action in particular circumstances
without consideration by a competent professional. Th e author(s) and publisher ex-
pressly disclaim any responsibility for any liability, loss, or risk, personal or otherwise,
which is incurred as a consequence, directly or indirectly, of the use and application of
any of the contents of this book.
National Library of Canada Cataloguing in Publication Data
Schoff ro Cook, Michelle, Th e 4-week ultimate body detox plan / Michelle Schoff ro Cook.
ISBN 0-470-83509-5
1. Detoxifi cation (Health) I. Title. II. Title: Four week ultimate body detox plan.
RA784.5.C66 2004 613 C2004-905295-0
Production Credits:
Cover design: Sharon Foster Design
Interior text design and illustrations: Mike Chan
Front cover photo: Getty Images
Printer: Transcontinental
Printed in Canada
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DEDICATION
I am so blessed with wonderful supportive people in my life. I dedicate this
book to Curtis, little Juniper, Mom and Dad, Bob, and Father Ron.
To my beautiful husband and soulmate, Curtis. I celebrate the day you
walked through the doorway into my life and every day since then. You are
the best thing that ever happened to me and will always be my best friend,
confi dante, partner, love, and soulmate. I am blessed to share my life with
you. Whatever our souls are made of, yours and mine are the same.
To the memory of Juniper. You touched my heart and soul. I will always
carry you with me and will never forget you.
To my wonderful and supportive parents, Michael and Deborah Schoff ro.
Your recognition and nurturing of the writer within me since I was a few years
old has immensely helped me in my life. From the early days of writing down
my stories for me as I dictated them and listening to my poetry as a child, your
love and support have helped me evolve and grow as a person and a writer.
To my sister, for your friendship and fabulous healthy recipes. Your vibrant
energy and contribution to my life and this book are greatly appreciated.
To the memory of Monseigneur Ron Synnott. You were always like a
father to me, inspiring, motivating, and helping me through some of the
most diffi cult times in my life. Many people do not have one loving father
in their life; I was blessed with two. Th ank you. You will always have a
special place in my heart. You still inspire me.
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CONTENTS
Acknowledgements x
1: How Toxic Are You? 1
2: You Are What You Eat and Drink 19
3: You Are What You Breathe, Th ink, and Do 45
4: Th e Gentle Detox Solution 81
5: Th e 4-Week Ultimate Body Detox Plan 113
6: Power-Packed Detoxifi cation 143
7: Emotional Detox Strategies 157
8: Targeting the Kidneys and Intestines 179
9: Targeting the Lymphatic System (and Cellulite) 207
10: Targeting the Liver and Gallbladder 221
11: Targeting the Blood, Lungs, and Skin 249
12: Complementary Detox Th erapies 269
13: Th e Ultimate Body Detox Plan Recipes 285
14: Th e 4-Ultimate Body Detox Plan Lifestyle 311
Resources 314
Bibliography 319
Index 321
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FOREWORD
In all of recorded history, humanity has never been engaged in a battle as
signifi cant as the one we face today. Never has our future been threatened
as severely as it is now. Th e enemy is not a terrorist organization or a rogue
nation seeking global domination; it is the environment we have created
—the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we consume. We
have taken the gifts of life presented to us and poisoned them.
Over the last two centuries, the human race has radically altered this planet
and in so doing has radically reduced its own capacity to deal with toxic expo-
sure. Th e human body possesses an incomprehensible wisdom that we have
yet to fully grasp, a wisdom that enables us to heal from a multitude of injuries,
illnesses, and traumas. However, our bodies were not designed to manage the
magnitude of toxicity we expose them to every day. Th e result is an epidemic
of cancer, respiratory and heart disease, diabetes, allergies, and a multitude of
other environmental and physical illnesses. Detoxifi cation, on both a global
and a personal level, has become a necessity in our modern world.
My introduction to detoxifi cation grew out of necessity. I was ex-
posed to Agent Orange—considered the most toxic human-made toxin
ever produced—on numerous occasions during the Vietnam War. As a
result of this exposure, I developed a nerve disease known as peripheral
neuropathy that aff ects much of my body, causing me to limp and limiting
the use of my arms and hands. I found no solutions in our conventional
medical system and eventually began what has now become my pioneer-
ing research and writing in the natural health movement. I learned that
my lymphatic system was essential for dealing with toxins in the body
and how, by naturally cleansing the lymph and other systems, I could not
only eliminate these toxins but also lose weight and alleviate other health
conditions at the same time. I am, as far as I know, the longest survivor
of Agent Orange–induced peripheral neuropathy. My understanding of
toxins and how to overcome them through nutrition and lifestyle choices
has saved my life. I have shared this information with millions of people
around the world in my Fit for Life books.
Michelle shares her compelling story of healing with wisdom and
compassion as she gently guides you through this exceptional book. She,
too, has lived with the debilitating eff ects of toxic overload and, through
her research and persistence, has created a program that helped her re-
claim her life. Michelle’s detoxifi cation plan is thorough, covering the
intestines, liver, gall bladder, kidneys and urinary tract, lymphatic system,
respiratory tract, skin, and blood, while helping to break down fat stores
and cellulite—common storage areas for toxins. Th e Four-Week Ultimate
Body Detox Plan she presents is comprehensive, but it is not complex. It
integrates holistic solutions from both Eastern and Western medicine and
reintroduces the reader to all the best things this world has to off er: nutri-
tious food, clean water, living with integrity, and balancing the physical,
emotional, and spiritual aspects of our lives.
I am quite familiar on a personal level with the toxic world we live
in. So is Michelle Schoff ro Cook. Read her book carefully and put into
practice her simple, straightforward, common sense principles, and you
will be glad you did for the rest of your long and healthy life.

Harvey Diamond
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