Well written book by a health/diet expert!

The author explains how our body’s detox system works and how to support it and improve it’s effectivity by proper diet and other elements of lifestyle.

The book can also be used asa guide to boost the body’s ability to fight cancer and other diseases.

Tips

· don’t smoke
· avoid overexposure to radiation from sunlight and x-rays
· avoid overcooked, smoked, burned and charred meats
· avoid preserved foods
· drink and use clean water
· eliminate bugs/weeds the natural way
· reduce amount of heavy metals from (old) fish
· protect against polluted air in your home
· ensure proper ventillation
· select household products with low toxicity
· select nontoxic building and decorating materials
· keep household dust to a minimum
· prevent/remove mold spores
· rethink the way you store your clothes
· become a label reader
· wash produce repeatedly
· avoid air fresheners
· manage caloric intake (eat less = live longer)
· moderation in all things (even exercise)
· learn to manage stress
· socialize, sleep, exercise, sun

Top superfoods for detoxification

· broccoli sprouts and watercress
· blueberries
· onions + garlic
· grapefruit + oranges
· spinach
· apples
· tomatoes
· watermelons
· carrots
· wholegrains
· soybeans
· salmon/halibut
· walnuts + almonds
· rosemary + ginger
· chocolate
· coffee
· red wine

Facts

· toxin sources =
    external (from environment)
    internal (created by body)
· our body is capable to detoxify itself but needs
  our support (diet+supplements, exercise…)
· even with bad genes, detox helps prevent cancer
· body’s 2 major detox systems =
    antioxidant (protection from free radicals) +
    xenobiotic (converts toxins and cancer causing
      agents to nontoxic compounds)
· healthy diet = fruits, vegetables, wholegrains, legumes
· strong detox agents = flavonoids (found in green tea,
  flaxseed, soy, blueberries…)
· avoid processed/junk food, overcooked meat
· decreasing caloric intake helps the detox system
· use filters for water/air
· main detox organ = liver