The toxin solution How hidden poisons in the air, water, food, and products we use are destroying our health--and what we can do to fix it

Joseph E. Pizzorno

Book - 2017

"A leader in his field and acclaimed natural medicine expert, Dr. Joseph Pizzorno has spent nearly fifty years exploring the connection between toxins and human health. In...The Toxic Solution, Dr. Pizzorno delivers a scientifically proven program to immediately release our toxic burden and restore the body's natural ability to heal"--Book jacket.

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Published
New York, NY : HarperOne [2017]
Language
English
Main Author
Joseph E. Pizzorno (author)
Edition
First edition
Physical Description
viii, 280 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 253-263) and index.
ISBN
9780062427458
  • How to Use This Book
  • 1. How Toxins Ruin Your Health
  • 2. The Causes of Toxic Overload
  • 3. The Two-Week Jumpstart Diet
  • 4. Clean Up Your Gut
  • 5. Restore Your Liver
  • 6. Revive Your Kidneys
  • 7. Intense Full-Body Detox
  • 8. Stay Healthy and Detoxed
  • Appendices Introduction
  • Appendix A. Conventional Lab Tests Indicating Toxic Load
  • Appendix B. Lab Tests for Specific Toxins
  • Appendix C. Diseases That Indicate Specific Toxins
  • Appendix D. Symptoms That Indicate Specific Toxins
  • Appendix E. Symptom Tracking
  • Appendix F. Safe Products
  • Appendix G. Other Resources
  • Appendix H. Protocol Summary
  • Acknowledgments
  • References
  • Index
Review by Library Journal Review

Dietary recommendations to reduce toxin exposure and improve health are everywhere and range from widely accepted measures (e.g., eat more fruits and vegetables and fewer fatty and starchy foods) to extreme fad diets and cleanses. This title is somewhere in between. Pizzorno (Textbook of Natural Medicine) is a naturopathic physician and the founder of Bastyr University; hence his recommendations are grounded in naturopathic rather than conventional medical practice. The book begins with two chapters on the sources and health effects of recognized toxins such as lead and arsenic as well as phthalates, preservatives, and other chemicals. Subsequent chapters suggest diet and supplement regimens to detoxify the body, clean up the gut, and improve liver and kidney function. Pizzorno blends carefully cited, scientifically validated claims with assertions based on naturopathic practice but not fully supported by medical evidence (e.g., health risks associated with leaky gut, mercury from fillings, GMOs, and artificial sweeteners). In fact, the concept of detoxing with diet and herbal supplements is not generally accepted by mainstream medicine. VERDICT Readers interested in naturopathic approaches will appreciate Pizzorno's detailed explanations, clear instructions, and gentle tone. His recommendations for avoiding known toxins and eating healthier foods will likely appeal to a broader range of readers.-Janet Crum, Northern Arizona Univ. Lib., Flagstaff © Copyright 2017. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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