- Paperback: 208 pages
- Publisher: Piatkus Books (18 Dec 1997)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0749917660
- ISBN-13: 978-0749917661
- Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 13 x 1.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (39 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 86,190 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The claims of this book are high: the Detox programme will increase your energy levels, boost your immune system, lose weight and even banish cellulite--and all in 30 days?
Scrivner, a member of the British School of Complementary Therapy, devised the Detox programme after years of treating harassed and "burn out" clients. The programme (not a diet) is a means to spring-clean the body, ridding it of the built-up excess wastes and toxins accumulated from our modern-day lives of stress, pollutants, processed foods and physical inactivity.
So what's involved? At first, it does at first seem a rather severe regime. There is a strict list of foods not to be strayed from, there is a cold shower every morning, daily exercise to be taken, plus combinations of other activities such as tonics, dry skin rubs, massages and breathing exercises to fit in. As the author says: "it is a total body experience, holistic in approach, that works on every part of the body--internally and externally".
The skill of this book is that it does actually convince you to try the programme--if not completely strictly, then at least at some personably attainable level. There is an excellently digestible overview of the programme, discussing why we need to Detox and what it means to be "toxed" in the first place. The tone is upbeat and encouraging and its assurance that results will be felt in a matter of days is both inspiring and believable. -- Abi Frisby
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The claims of this book are high: the Detox programme will increase your energy levels, boost your immune system, lose weight and even banish cellulite--and all in 30 days? Scrivner, a member of the British School of Complementary Therapy, devised the Detox programme after years of treating harassed and "burn out" clients. The programme (not a diet) is a means to spring-clean the body, ridding it of the built-up excess wastes and toxins accumulated from our modern-day lives of stress, pollutants, processed foods and physical inactivity. (So what's involved? At first, it does at first seem a rather severe regime. There is a strict list of foods not to be strayed from, there is a cold shower every morning, daily exercise to be taken, plus combinations of other activities such as tonics, dry )
The skill of this book is that it does actually convince you to try the programme--if not completely strictly, then at least at some personably attainable level. There is an excellently digestible overview of the programme, discussing why we need to Detox (Abi Frisby, AMAZON.CO.UK REVIEW )
Without a doubt the best fizz restorer I have tried - I felt as clean as a whistle, energised and full of beans. (Kate Shapland, HEALTH AND Beauty Journalist AND Broadcaster ) --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
The skill of this book is that it does actually convince you to try the programme--if not completely strictly, then at least at some personably attainable level. There is an excellently digestible overview of the programme, discussing why we need to Detox (Abi Frisby, AMAZON.CO.UK REVIEW )
Without a doubt the best fizz restorer I have tried - I felt as clean as a whistle, energised and full of beans. (Kate Shapland, HEALTH AND Beauty Journalist AND Broadcaster ) --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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77 of 79 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Yes, the book demands alot of organisation from the reader in terms of food preparation. Yes, you do have to give up some of your favourite foods. Yes, you do get headaches & spots in the first week. Yes, you really do have to brush your skin every morning with a bristle brush. Yes, one must try to do at least 30 minutes exercise every day. Does it work? A BIG YES.
I have always been sceptical of diets. Everyone knows that as soon as you finish your cabbage soup diet and start eating normally again the pounds come back with avengance and yet again you are trapped in that fruitless search for the next miracle cure for the excess pounds.
This book intrigued me because it's basic principle was to try and eat a healthy balance of good food throughout the day, including olive oil and other good fats, and to compliment the eating programme with some moderate exercise & a few positive thinking theories.
I admit I only did the de-tox eating plan, the exercise, the dry skin brushing, exfoliation, massage and the supplements. (Did I say'only'?) The other stuff scared me a bit.I even cheated at times with the odd cup of tea and chocolate bar but on the whole stuck to the plan. The most amazing thing started happening to my body in the third week. I could feel that my whole body shape was changing. I was firming up, the fat was literally disappearing and I felt fantastic. In the fourth week people began to comment on how well I looked and the "Have you lost weight?" question was on everyone's lips. I had always had problems with feeling sleepy at inappropiate moments and would be constantly wishing that I could go & take a nap somewhere. This programme totally resolved my dormouse tendancies and I found myself staying up later & getting up earlier full of infuriating energy and raring to go.
I did the de-tox thing for a month. When the month was over I celebrated at a restaurant with some friends and ordered a big, sticky, sweet and calorie ridden pudding and yup, it tasted delicious. Something frightening happened on the way home. I had to stop my car on the side of the motorway because I couldn't keep my eyes open. For the first time in a few weeks that terrible sleepiness had returned. I was convinced that I was a diabetic but subsequent tests have shown me that I'm definitely not. I obviously react badly to sugar and doing this eating plan will show you whether you have any allergies or food intolerances. Once you introduce certain foods back into your diet it's interesting to see how your body reacts.
I have now incorporated the plan into my everyday life and I would highly recommend that you give this a bash. I lost 14lbs in one month and am currently losing more weight at a slower and safer rate. There are some things I would question. Are lemons really less acidic than oranges? Is it really essential to have a cold shower every morning? On the whole, this book is great and the advice is well presented and easy to follow. Just try it. It certainly changed my life.
I have always been sceptical of diets. Everyone knows that as soon as you finish your cabbage soup diet and start eating normally again the pounds come back with avengance and yet again you are trapped in that fruitless search for the next miracle cure for the excess pounds.
This book intrigued me because it's basic principle was to try and eat a healthy balance of good food throughout the day, including olive oil and other good fats, and to compliment the eating programme with some moderate exercise & a few positive thinking theories.
I admit I only did the de-tox eating plan, the exercise, the dry skin brushing, exfoliation, massage and the supplements. (Did I say'only'?) The other stuff scared me a bit.I even cheated at times with the odd cup of tea and chocolate bar but on the whole stuck to the plan. The most amazing thing started happening to my body in the third week. I could feel that my whole body shape was changing. I was firming up, the fat was literally disappearing and I felt fantastic. In the fourth week people began to comment on how well I looked and the "Have you lost weight?" question was on everyone's lips. I had always had problems with feeling sleepy at inappropiate moments and would be constantly wishing that I could go & take a nap somewhere. This programme totally resolved my dormouse tendancies and I found myself staying up later & getting up earlier full of infuriating energy and raring to go.
I did the de-tox thing for a month. When the month was over I celebrated at a restaurant with some friends and ordered a big, sticky, sweet and calorie ridden pudding and yup, it tasted delicious. Something frightening happened on the way home. I had to stop my car on the side of the motorway because I couldn't keep my eyes open. For the first time in a few weeks that terrible sleepiness had returned. I was convinced that I was a diabetic but subsequent tests have shown me that I'm definitely not. I obviously react badly to sugar and doing this eating plan will show you whether you have any allergies or food intolerances. Once you introduce certain foods back into your diet it's interesting to see how your body reacts.
I have now incorporated the plan into my everyday life and I would highly recommend that you give this a bash. I lost 14lbs in one month and am currently losing more weight at a slower and safer rate. There are some things I would question. Are lemons really less acidic than oranges? Is it really essential to have a cold shower every morning? On the whole, this book is great and the advice is well presented and easy to follow. Just try it. It certainly changed my life.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If you want to feel good this is a book to buy and keep by your side. Admittedly you need a little time to yourself to read it and put the very practical and valid suggestions into action. However once on track I didn't look back. Simple tips like cutting out caffeine, wheat and dairy products and introducing lots of fruit, vegetables, pulses and a daily quota of brown rice meant I was never hungry. Wonderful suggestions such as dry body brushing, self massage and hot/cold shower all helped obtain a feeling of well-being. An added plus, at the end of the month I lost 3 kilos without even trying, although I did introduce extra walking and yoga into my regime. Do try, it is well worth it.
30 of 32 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
After recovering from another indulgent Christmas and New Years I decided that enough was enough. I was feeling generally low and fed up with being tired all the time, especially in the afternoons at the office.
I've never been one to try the 'latest' diet craze so decided detox was the way forward for me. When I bought the book I managed to read it from cover to cover in just over an hour, I couldn't believe how much I related to the text.
I managed to stick to the detox for the entire 4 weeks although admittedly I abstained from the cold showers, there are only so many things a girl can do without and a hot shower isn't one of them. It was no effort at all; the only hard part I found was not having a drink on a Saturday night. But then, when all my friends had hangovers the next day, I couldn't help but feel slightly smug!
During the 4 week period I couldn't believe how much more energy I had and people would comment all the time on how well I looked. My skin glowed and I felt I could take on the world.... my stress levels seemed to evaporate into thin air! I also lost half a stone, which was a bonus. Talking about it to everyone really helped as well, people are really interested and would ask lots of questions, which makes you want to see it through even more.
After finishing the detox I do not drink caffeine and have cut back on all diary and wheat products. I would definitely recommend this to anybody who feels like they need a change and has the will power. You won't regret it!
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I love it
I love this book. But you must really belive in wanting to do this detox.But after 30 days I lost 4 kilos, even though I was never hungry during the detox period. Read more
Published 2 days ago by nataliegreece
best book to buy
a must buy book, absolutely amazing. loved how the foods were written into catergories, as well as having receipes. actually stuck to the full 30 days. well worth the money.
Published 24 days ago by Miss K. Knight
all you need for a detox
Hi I am half way in to this detox and feel great!
The book gives you a very rounded view of detox, from food to breathing to exfoliation etc.... Read more
The book gives you a very rounded view of detox, from food to breathing to exfoliation etc.... Read more
Published 1 month ago by ap
I recommend this book for any detox newbies
I have done a deep cleanse years ago, not using a book, but with a naturopath and it changed my life. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Bobby Moon
Best detox I've found!
This book is fab! Having never before been successful with diets and detox in the past I thought I'd give this one a go as it seemed easier to follow than most and was less... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Hayles
Not bad, but better detox books on offer
I first purchased this book several years ago and followed the detox plan to the letter. I recall that I felt great and really enjoyed the programme outlined by the author. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Dawn
Highly recommend
I didn't need much convincing after reading this book. My husband felt the need to negotiate on a couple of things but he agreed to also do it for a month with the exception of 1... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Koukla:
Effective, enjoyable and healthy programme
I did this programme for the recommended month eight years ago and would swear by it now for really cleaning out your system. Read more
Published 12 months ago by L. Sherlock
Jane Scrivner Detox yourself
This is such a brilliant inspiring book. I undertook the 30 day Detox which I first thought would be too difficult and to time consuming to do. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Gemini
Disappointed
I am now just over 3 weeks into my detox, which I have followed to the letter (even avoiding vitamin supplements and omega 3 capsules because their casings contain gelatine, and... Read more
Published on 8 Feb 2010 by D. Shuttleworth
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