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Living Beauty Detox Program: The Revolutionary Diet for Each and Every Season of a Woman's Life

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Author : Ann Louise Gittleman
Binding : Paperback
EAN : 9780062516282
ISBN : 0062516280
Label : HarperOne
Manufacturer : HarperOne
Number of pages : 256
Publication date : 2001-05-01
Publisher : HarperOne
Release date : 2001-04-10
Title : Living Beauty Detox Program: The Revolutionary Diet for Each and Every Season of a Woman's Life
Languages : Array
Number of items : 1
Studio : HarperOne

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SPRING -- time to rejuvenate. Leafy green vegetables, dandelion root tea, dill, mint, and chlorophyll-rich parsley cleanse the system, balance energy, and aid digestion.

SUMMER -- an active season. Rose hips tea, garlic, cayenne pepper, and oregano, along with the Living Beauty Elixir, promote vitality, make the heart strong, and increase nutrient absorption.

AUTUMN -- time for inward reflection and preparation for the darkness of winter. Fenugreek tea and warming foods and spices like cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg protect the lungs, aid in elimination, and boost the immune system, leaving you with vibrant skin.

WINTER -- a season of stillness and rest. Getting enough sleep and eating cooked or warm foods spiced with ginger sustains body heat and immunity.

Amazon.com Review
"Protecting our beauty begins in our youth and continues throughout every age and stage of life," says Anne Louise Gittleman, author of Beyond Pritikin, Super Nutrition for Menopause, and several other books. The answer, however, isn't anything you can buy at the cosmetics counter. "The right nutrition, internal cleansing, and hormonal harmony are the pathways to attaining natural beauty and vitality," says Gittleman. Following her program is not an easy task--you'll be carting supplements from the health food store and warily reading ingredient labels on every item that comes into your house or near your face. Her Living Beauty regimen is based on seven "beauty fundamentals":

a cleansed, detoxed system
purified water
powerful proteins
beautifying oils
energizing, immune-boosting veggies and fruits
revitalizing vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants
balanced hormones

Her major recommendation is to undergo a "seasonal cleanse" four times a year--not a fast, but a diet rich in lean protein, certain oils, and seasonal, organic fruits and vegetables; eliminating sugar, caffeine, alcohol, and white-flour products; and taking herbal teas, cranberry juice, and a "super green food supplement." Each season gets its own chapter with its own specific food choices. Gittleman also gives detailed beauty tips for different life stages, strategies for detoxifying your emotions, and chemicals to avoid in cosmetics and household products. --Joan Price

Customer reviews

review by: date: 2007-10-31 rating:

Good Stuff
Gittleman is full of great dietary advice. Book arrived as promised in condition promised.

review by: date: 2007-06-05 rating:

I was skeptical but it really worked great
I really like that the detox are based on the season. That made a lot of sense to me. After I did the 3-day detox (Spring). I was so impressed with the results that I convinced my sister to try it and she was also very happy with the results. I followed the program pretty well, but did not like the pill-popping aspect (taking fiber supplements and supergreen supplements). Instead, I did my own legwork and research and did shots of wheatgrass in lieu of supergreen supplements and took herbal teas in lieu of the supplements she recommends. But for the most part, I followed everything else. It was pretty terrific. Never felt hungry. You may not enjoy the meals as much as I did (as a trained cook, I was able to improvise and make pretty creative dishes out of her ingredient list). For me, the worst part was the unsweetened cranberry juice, but I found that I started to enjoy it! I drink it all the time now. I will say this, I lost a few pounds and my skin looked great. Didn't really notice a difference in my hair! I'm going to try the summer detox next.

review by: date: 2006-11-22 rating:

fat flushed
I did the detox twice. The first time I didn't exercised, but I didn't have the energy either. The second time I exercised, used a pinch of fleur de sel in my meals and I added a spoonful of lentils at dinner. The diet worked just the same but I wasn't as miserable. The diets for each season are great to stay on track, but let's face it: who doesn't like like bread & butter...

review by: date: 2006-08-10 rating:

Really Works!
I read this book at about the same time as Ann Louise Gittleman's "Fat Flush Plan," and both books were very similar, and very effective. Ms. Gittleman takes the time to explain - in layman's language - how food is used by the body.

The fact that she breaks things down by seasons adds a little variety. Good detail is provided on what to eat to achieve better health and especially how to detoxify your poor body.

I have given this book as a gift, it was so helpful.

review by: mia date: 2006-02-25 rating:

really working
this program really works. I was losing pounds every day... I just wanted to try it. I will continue after I will stop nursing. It is great!

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