Clean: The Revolutionary Program to Restore the Body's Natural Ability to Heal Itself (35 page)

fungi and, 152

genetically modified, 153, 213

growing conditions and, 60, 87

hormones in, 46, 48, 153

how much and how often to eat, 59

hydrogenation, 48

identifying your toxic triggers, 204–7

irradiation, 46, 48

locally grown, fresh, 46, 59, 146, 213

organic, 150, 164, 213

packaging, dangers of plastic, 49–50, 51

pasteurization, 48

pesticides in, 153

pH factor, 153–54

preservatives, 99, 153, 213, 227

raw, 122, 125, 213

recalls, 46

reducing your toxin exposure, 147–48

rotation diet, 206

as source of toxicity, 40, 45–61

stress and bad habits, 89

supermarket culture and, 48

undernourishment, 85

waxing of produce, 48

where to buy food, 59–60

Yes/No list, 151

food cravings, 11, 13, 51–52, 58, 70, 141, 142

food pyramid, U. S. government, 55

formaldehyde, 41

Four Skins

first skin, 37–41, 95, 97, 98

fourth skin, 43–44

second skin, 41–42

third skin, 42–43

free radicals, 127

fruit(s), 150, 154

Apple, Ginger, Lemon, and Spinach

Juice, 244

Apple, Kale, Sunflower Sprout, and

Radish Juice, 244

Apple and Butternut Squash Soup, 242

berries, 152

Berry Smoothie with Coconut Milk

and Cinnamon, 239

berry snacks, 162

Blueberry, Carob, and Almond Milk

Smoothie, 238

canned, 164

excessive and dysbiosis, 71

Fennel and Apple Juice, 244

frozen, 164

Kale, Pineapple, and Chia Smoothie, 237

Mango and Coconut Milk Smoothie,238

Pineapple, Lime, and Fresh Mint

Juice, 244

Tropical Smoothie, 239

Yes/No list, 151

Functional Medicine, 26, 34, 65, 81, 137–38, 217

fungus, 152

Future of Food, The (film), 213

G

gallbladder, 122

GALT (gut-associated lymphatic tissue),74, 97, 99–101, 107, 126, 221–22

garlic, 168, 189

Roast Chicken with Balsamic Vinegar,

and Rosemary Wild Rice Pilaf, 252

Gazpacho, Easy Pineapple and

Avocado, 241

genes, 105–9

expression of, 106–8, 127

nucleotides, 108

nutrigenomics, 107

SNPs, 108–9

ginger, 151

Apple, Lemon, and Spinach Juice, 244

Carrot and, Soup, 243

Macro Bowl with Rice or Quinoa and,

-Miso Dressing, 259

root, 168

global toxicity, 31, 32, 33, 34, 36, 46, 82, 232

glucagon, 122

glutamine, 99

gluten sensitivity, 205, 221–22

gout, 37, 55, 119, 221

grains and starch, 151, 152, 154, 205

grapefruit, 152

H

hazelnuts, 151

headaches, 5, 73

food triggers, 204–5

formaldehyde and, 41

remedies, non medical, 195

smells and, 43

toxicity and, 13, 80

valerian root for, 195

Week 1 on Clean Program and, 194

Week 2 on Clean Program and, 195

“healing crisis,” 148

heartburn, 13, 57

heart disease. See cardiovascular disease

heavy metals, 44, 64–65, 132. See also

Appendixes; arsenic; cadmium; lead; mercury

testing for, 64, 222

hemp oil, 213

herbal laxatives, 171

high blood pressure, 5, 6, 11, 29, 40, 57, 83

homocysteine, 36, 119, 221, 226, 227

honey, 151, 154

hormones

acidity and production of, 83

children, artificially-induced sexual

development in, 47

in food supply, 46–48

hot-cold plunge or shower, 175–76, 188

hunger, 10, 85

dealing with, 186–87, 190

hypersensitivity, 14

I

immune system, 99

allergies and, 80, 126

cleaning products and disorders, 42

intestinal health and, 97, 98–99, 101

oral contraceptives and, 40

statin drugs and, 40

vitamin D and, 83

inflammation, 32, 35, 85–87

allergies and, 126

anti-inflammatory diet, 213

anti-inflammatory nutrients, 86, 152

blood acidity and, 55

cholesterol and, 227

chronic, disease and, 5, 86, 226

chronic, toxicity and, 86

in corn-fed cows, 61

foods that affect, 152

lack of detoxification and, 5, 119

mechanism of, 86, 227

nutrients that trigger, 86

parasites and, 102–3

in plants, 60, 87

testing for AA/EPA ratio, 220

testing for markers, 220

insulin, 122, 152, 167

testing for blood levels of, 220

integrative medicine, 22, 178

intestinal flora, 72, 75, 95–97, 173

antibiotics and, 95, 97, 99

antimicrobials for, 168

chlorinated water and destruction of, 39

cleaning products and destruction of, 43

damaging substances, 99

immune system and, 97, 101

probiotics and, 78, 96, 167

rebuilding, 96–97, 130, 131, 134

symptoms of deficient, 142

toxins and, 68

intestinal health, 32. See also irritable

bowel syndrome (IBS)

allergies and, 73–75

belly cramps, 75

depression and, 76, 93–94

diet and, 7, 96

dysbiosis, 71, 74, 95–96, 142, 152

environmental toxins and, 7

GALT and, 97, 99–101

gut system, four functions of, 103

identifying your toxic triggers, 204–7

immune system and, 97

intestinal wall, 98–99, 126, 130

lack of fiber and, 85

leaky gut, 73–74, 99

mucosa, 97

parasites and, 102–3

rebuilding, detoxification and, 99, 134

as root of disease, 93–94

“second brain and,” 101–4

serotonin production and, 76

“tight junctions,” 98

Two-Week Cleanse and, 11

yeast overgrowth, 95–96

iodine, 50, 72, 84

testing for, 222

iron, 85

irritability, 83, 191, 194

irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), 19, 24, 32, 79–80, 93–94, 104, 206–7

J

joint pain or stiffness, 11, 13, 80

juice fasting, 130–31

juices, 243–44

Apple, Ginger, Lemon, and Spinach, 244

Apple, Kale, Sunflower Sprout, and

Radish, 244

Carrot, Beet, Cabbage, and Watercress, 244

Cucumber, Cabbage, and Parsley, 244

Fennel and Apple, 244

Green, 243

Pineapple, Lime, and Fresh Mint, 244

juicing, 9

junk food, 82

K

kale, 130, 237

Apple, Sunflower Sprout, and Radish

Juice, 244

Green Juice, 243

Marinated, with Radish and Pine

Nuts, 261

Moroccan Spiced Lamb Served with

Quinoa and Wilted Greens, 258

Pineapple and Chia Smoothie, 237

Tri-Salad Platter of Hummus,

Tabbouleh, and Marinated, 260–61

kamut, 151

ketoacidosis, 54–55

kidneys, 42, 49, 55

elimination and, 120, 128, 170, 173

L

lactic acid, 36, 124

lamb, 151

Moroccan Spiced, Served with Quinoa

and Wilted Greens, 258

Parsley-and Mustard-Flavored, Loin

and Spinach Salad, 257

Roasted, Chops with Rosemary and

Steamed Asparagus, 255

laxatives, 171, 188

lead, 44

leaky gut, 73–74, 99–100

legumes, 151

Lentil Salad, 262

lemon, 150, 164, 173

Apple, Ginger, and Spinach Juice, 244

Snapper Cooked with Capers, and

fresh Thyme, Served with Swiss

Chard, 251

lentils, 151

Salad, 262

licorice root, 168

lime: Pineapple, and Fresh Mint Juice, 244

Lipman, Frank, 84, 136

lipoprotein (a), 220–21, 226

live-food movement, 56

liver

anti-inflammatory nutrients for, 152

cleaning products and damage, 42, 43

detoxification and, 84, 127–28, 134, 167, 169

dry-cleaning chemicals and damage, 42

enzymes, 127–28

grapefruit and, 152

multiple medications, use of and, 40

requirements of, 128

statin drugs and, 229

loofah, 175, 177

lunch, 17, 57, 58

alternative to Clean recipes, 163

Clean program, solid meal, 146, 161, 162, 163, 165, 166, 169, 188

Elimination Diet, 149, 163, 164

lungs

breathing exercises, 174

elimination and, 120, 170, 173–74

lymphatic system, 170, 175, 176, 177

M

macadamia nuts, 151

magnesium, 58, 72, 83, 126, 227–28

testing for, 222

mango

and Coconut Milk Smoothie, 238

Tropical Smoothie, 239

maple syrup, 130, 151, 250

massage, 177, 189, 198

Master Cleanse, 130

meat. See also chicken; lamb

as acidifying, 58, 82, 154

antibiotics in, 153

hormones in, 153

inflammation in corn-fed cows, 61

intestinal problems and, 142

mercury contamination, 44

as mucusforming, 72, 152

national recalls, 46

organic, 150, 213

as toxic trigger, 205

Yes/No list

medications, 40, 48. See also Appendixes

as acidifying, 82

avoiding, 213

as bridge, 41, 229

Clean Program and, 135, 149

found in water supply, 39, 49

multiple, use of, 14, 40

nucleotides and effectiveness, 108

omnipresence of, 29

reactions, 14

topical, 38

meditation, 21–22, 29, 30, 57, 72–73, 82, 89

in action, 184–86

body-scan, 182

daily practice, 91, 216

five-minute meditation, 181–84

quantum detoxification and, 178–79

mental clarity/acuity, 11, 13, 14, 24, 29, 49, 58, 75, 83. See also quantum

detoxification

mercury, 37, 39, 44, 64, 57

as the “great mimicker,” 65, 222

testing for, 222

metabolism, 120

Metametrix, 222

milk thistle (sylimarin), 169

millet, 151, 154

mint, 150, 164

Chilled Cucumber Soup with, 240

Pineapple, Lime, and Fresh, Juice, 244

miso: Macro Bowl with Rice or Quinoa

and Ginger-, Dressing, 259

moods, 11, 13, 57, 76–77, 104, 194–95

MSM (methylsulfonylmethane), 86

mucoid plaque, 196–97

mucosal cells, 39–40, 97

mucus, 13, 52, 68, 72, 74, 80–81, 124

Eastern medicine’s view of, 66–67

Elimination Diet and, 35

-forming foods, 72, 152, 213

mucoid plaque and, 197

negative mind-set and, 69–70

as puffiness, 66–70, 80

stools and, 171

muscle pain or stiffness, 13, 80

mustard, 151

Parsley-and,-Flavored Lamb Loin and

Spinach Salad, 257

N

N acetyl cysteine, 169

nasal congestion, 13

Navitas Naturals cocoa powder, 238

nervous system, 83

gut as second brain, 101–4

magnesium and stability of, 227–28

toxins and, 40, 42, 49, 127

neurotransmitters, 103. See also serotonin

niacin, 221

noradrenalin, 104

NPK (fertilizer), 60

Nutrasource Diagnostics Inc., 220

nutrigenomics, 107

nutritional cleanses, 131–32

nuts and seeds, 151, 152, 154

Basic Nut Milk, 236

Kale, Pineapple and Chia Smoothie, 237

Marinated Kale with Radish and Pine

Nuts, 261

snacks, 162, 169

Tropical Smoothie, 239

Vegetarian Nori Rolls with Nut

“Rice,” 266

O

oats, 151

obesity, 1, 29, 48, 84, 85. See also weight

problems

odors, hypersensitivity, 14

olive oil, 126, 151, 168, 189

olives: Halibut Baked in Parchment with, and Thyme, 248

omega-3 fatty acids, 78, 87, 237

as anti-inflammatory, 86, 152

supplements, 83

omega-6 fatty acids, 86, 237

One-Week Cleanse, 10, 191, 194

“openminded medicine,” 23, 26

Opus Diet, The (Duchaine), 53–54

oregano, 151

oil of, 168

organic acid test, 222

Ornish, Dean, 57

osteoporosis, 55, 87–88, 221

P

pancreas, 122

parasites, 102–3

parsley, 151

Cucumber, Cabbage, and, Juice, 244

and Mustard-Flavored Lamb Loin and

Spinach Salad, 257

Steamed Bass with Fennel, and

Capers, 246

peanuts, 151, 152

peas, 151

pecans, 151

peppers, 151, 152

perchloroethylene, 42

Pettijohn, Jill, 160

phosphorus, 88

phthalates, 37, 49–50

pineapple

Easy, and Avocado Gazpacho, 241

Kale, and Chia Smoothie, 237

Lime, and Fresh Mint Juice, 244

Tropical Smoothie, 239

pistachios, 151

polyphenols, 86, 152

potatoes, 151, 152

Pottage, Francis, 56

pregnancy, 14, 44, 221

Clean Program and, 135

probiotics, 58, 78, 96, 167

foods containing, 213

supplements, 168

prostate cancer, 50

proteins

heavy metal cleansing and, 132

high, and disease, 212

high-protein diets, 53–55

nutritional cleanses and, 131–32

Yes/No list, 151

psychiatric imbalances, 65

puffiness, 66–70

amma and, 66–67, 80

detoxification to counter, 69–70

mucus and, 66–67

need for detoxification and, 215

pumpkin

oil, 151

seeds, 151

PVC (polyvinyl chloride), 42

Q

quantum detoxification, 178–87

quantum toxins, 88–91, 216