Acetone, 27
Acrylamide, 210
Acupressure
abdominal massage, 162–164
for kidney detox and healing, 135–137
for liver detox and healing, 83–85
Additives, MSG in, 19–20
Air fresheners, 27–28
Almonds
for skin rejuvenation, 181
Thyroid-Boosting Chocolate Truffles, 268
Aloe vera, 159
Alpha lipoic acid (ALA), 129–130
Ammonia, 119
Appetizers, Dips, and Spreads
Better Than Butter, 250
Chickpea Bread, 251–252
Chili Lime Green Beans, 252
Dairy-Free Yogurt, 248–249
Herbes de Provence Cashew Cheese, 250–251
Lemon-Garlic Greens, 252–253
Portobello Mushroom Gravy, 253–254
Sweet Potato Fries, 249
Arachidonic acid, 42
Aromatherapy abdominal massage, 223–226
Aromatherapy compress, 85–86
Aromatherapy Facial Cream, 273–274
Aromatherapy skin softener bath, 189–190
Arthritis, 41
Artificial sweeteners, 11–16, 39–40, 211
Astragalus
for lymph detox, 104
Lymphomania Herbal Tea, 245
Baby food, 18
Bach, Edward, 274–275
Bach flower essences, 275
Back pain, 118–119
Bacon, 210
Bacteria, intestinal, 148–149
Baths, therapeutic, 189–190
Chickpea Bread, 251–252
for detox weekends, 53–54
for Fat Blast Weekend, 212
Garbanzo, and Squash Stew, Curried, 265
Green, Chili Lime, 252
Roasted Red Pepper Chickpea Mash, 263
Salmon Parcels, 266
Bearberry
for kidney detox, 130–131
Kidney Herbal Tea, 246
Beets
for liver detox, 74
Liver Jumpstart Juice, 242
Weekend Wonder Detox Signature Salad, 258–259
Bergamot oil, 271
Berries. See also Cranberry(ies)
Chia Breakfast Tapioca, 266–267
for colon cleanse, 154–155
for skin rejuvenation, 181, 182
Beverages. See also Green Tea; Tea
buying fruits and vegetables for, 239
Cantaloupe Ice, 241
Carrot Celery Juice, 240
Celery Cucumber Juice, 240
Citrus Boost, 241–242
Cranberry Pear Juice, 242
Cucumber Mint Refresh, 240
fruit juices, in detox weekends, 125, 179, 205
juicers for, 239
Liver Jumpstart Juice, 242
Mom’s Energy Smoothie, 244
vegetable juices, in detox weekends, 125, 178–179, 204, 205
Watermelon Ice, 241
Bisphenol-A (BPA), 7
Black cohosh, 187
Bladder tumors, 14
Blaylock, Russell, 19
Blueberries
Chia Breakfast Tapioca, 266–267
for skin rejuvenation, 181
Body care products
Aromatherapy Facial Cream, 273–274
clogged skin pores from, 176
homemade, preparing, 268–269
Hormone-Balancing Massage Oil, 271–272
natural, switching to, 180
Natural Toothpaste, 273
Skin-Soothing Chapped Skin Ointment, 272
Skin-Soothing Natural Body Lotion, 269–270
store-bought, ingredients in, 22–25
toxins in, 22–25, 174–175, 176, 177–178, 180
Brain health, 149
Brain tumors, 13
Bread, Chickpea, 251–252
Breakouts, 174–175
Breast disease, 148
about, 43–44
Spicy, Rice-y Detox Soup, 260–261
Buchu
for kidney detox, 131
Kidney Herbal Tea, 246
Buckwheat, 44
Butane, 27
Butter, Better Than, 250
Caffeine withdrawal, 64
Cancer
and agricultural pesticides, 48
and aspartame, 13
and bowel movements, 148
and environment, 3
and food colors, 8
and processed meats, 210
Cantaloupe, for skin rejuvenation, 181
Cantaloupe Ice, 241
Carnitine, 214
Carrot(s)
Celery Juice, 240
Liver Jumpstart Juice, 242
Weekend Wonder Detox Signature Salad, 258–259
Cascara sagrada
for colon cleanse, 159
Colon Cleanse Herbal Tea, 246–247
Cayenne, 212
Celery Carrot Juice, 240
Celery Cucumber Juice, 240
Cellulite, 97
Chest presses, 220
Chia Breakfast Tapioca, 266–267
Chickpea Bread, 251–252
Chloroform, 26
Chocolate Truffles, Thyroid-Boosting, 268
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), 68
Cinnamon, 213
Clary sage oil, 271
Cleaning products, 25–26
Cleavers
for kidney detox, 131
Kidney Herbal Tea, 246
for lymph detox, 104–105
Lymphomania Herbal Tea, 245
for skin rejuvenation, 186–187
Skin Rejuvenation Herbal Tea, 247
Coal tar, 24
Coconut
Pumpkin Spice Drop Cookies, 267–268
Vegetable Soup, Thai, 261–262
Coconut oil
Better Than Butter, 250
cooking with, 55
Colon Cleanse Weekend, 145–171
benefits of, 145–147
conclusion of, 166
critical nutrients, 157–158
dietary suggestions, 149–156
exercises, 160–162
grocery list, 167–168
herbal cleansers, 158–160
journal, 168–171
reasons for detox, 147–149
signs of intestinal imbalances, 150
spa treatments, 162–164
weekend schedule, 164–166
worksheets, 167–171
Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), 215–216
Constipation, 148
Cookies, Pumpkin Spice Drop, 267–268
Corn, genetically-modified, 21, 209
Corn chips, 209
Corn sweetener, 10
Corn syrup, 10
Cosmetics, toxins in, 177–178
Cottonseed oil, 22
Green Tea Lemonade, 243–244
for kidney detox, 122, 125–126
for lymph detox, 100
Pear Juice, 242
Cranberry juice, 100, 122, 125–126
Crane Pose, 82–83
Cravings, eliminating, 217–218
Croutons, salad, 18
Cucumber(s)
Celery Juice, 240
Cucumber-Mint Salad, 258
Liver Jumpstart Juice, 242
Mint Refresh, 240
Curls, 220
Curried Garbanzo Bean and Squash Stew, 265
Cytokines, 149
Dairy products, avoiding, 40–41, 99, 207
Dandelion greens
for kidney detox, 131–132
for liver detox, 74
Liver Jumpstart Juice, 242
Dandelion root
Kidney Herbal Tea, 246
for liver detox, 80–81
Love Your Liver Herbal Tea, 244–245
Deodorizers, 27–28
Depression, 275
Desserts
Chia Breakfast Tapioca, 266–267
Pumpkin Spice Drop Cookies, 267–268
Thyroid-Boosting Chocolate Truffles, 268
Detox weekends
after the weekend ends, 64, 235–237
compared with dieting, 62
comparing detox programs, 63
drinking water during, 48–50
eating small meals during, 56
exercises and spa treatments, 58–60
foods to avoid, 38–43
frequently asked questions, 61–64
gluten-free grains for, 43–45
herbs for, 57–58
legumes, nuts, and seeds for, 53–54
multivitamin and minerals for, 56–57
negative symptoms during, 63–64
nondairy milk for, 55
oils and spices for, 55–56
organic foods for, 46–48
quiz, for identifying symptoms, 31–37
safety of, 61–62
salads and vegetables for, 51–52
side effects from, 63
sprouts and fruit for, 52–53
Dextrose, 10
Diabetes, 9
Diamond, Harvey, 95
Diazolidinyl urea, 23
Dibutyl phthalate, 26
Dieting, 62
Dioxins, 24
Docosahexanoic acid (DHA), 123–24, 126, 181
Dong quai, 187
Doughnuts, 211
Dry skin brushing, 108–109
Echinacea
for lymph detox, 104
Lymphomania Herbal Tea, 245
EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate), 126, 212, 216
Eggs, 74
Emotional detox remedies, 274–276
Entrées
Curried Garbanzo Bean and Squash Stew, 265
Ginger Chili Quinoa, 264
Lentil Bowl, 263–264
Roasted Red Pepper Chickpea Mash, 263
Salmon Parcels, 266
Veggie Scramble, 262–263
Essential fatty acids, 52
Ethyl parabens, 23
Exercises
cardiovascular, 160–161, 187–188, 219
Crane Pose, 82–83
enjoyable, choosing, 203
knees to chest, 161–162
leg sweep and swing, 132–133
rebounding, 105–106
strength training, 219–223
Fabric softeners, 24
Fat Blast Weekend, 201–233
benefits of, 201–203
conclusion of, 228
critical nutrients, 213–216
curing sugar cravings, 217–218
dietary suggestions, 203–213
exercises, 219–223
grocery list, 229–230
herbs that burn fat, 216–217
journal, 230–233
spa treatments, 223–226
weekend schedule, 226–228
worksheets, 229–233
Fats, dietary, 16–17, 179–180, 211
Fatty liver, 70
Feminine hygiene products, 24
Fiber supplements, 157
Fish
chemicals and pesticides in, 7, 43
for detox weekends, 42–43
for kidney detox, 123–124, 126
Omega 3s in, 42–43
Salmon Parcels, 266
for skin rejuvenation, 181
Better Than Butter, 250
for colon cleanse, 157
for Fat Blast Weekend, 213
for liver detox, 74–75
for lymph detox, 101
Mom’s Energy Smoothie, 244
for skin rejuvenation, 182, 185
Flower therapy, 274–276
Fluoride, 24
Food colors, 8
Fragrances, 24
Frankincense oil, 271
French fries, 209–210
Fructose, 10
Fruit. See also specific fruits
avoiding sugar cravings with, 218
buying, for juices, 239
for colon cleanse, 151
juices, for detox weekends, 125, 179, 205
for liver detox, 72
for lymph detox, 99–100
Mom’s Energy Smoothie, 244
Garlic
for Fat Blast Weekend, 212
Garlic-Lemon Greens, 252–253
for liver detox, 75
Gastrointestinal tract (GI), 147–149
Genetically modified organisms (GMOs), 20–22, 46
Ginger Chili Quinoa, 264
Globe artichoke, 81
Glutathione, 77–78
GMOs. See Genetically modified organisms
Grapefruit
Citrus Boost, 241–242
Citrus Power Dressing, 260
Grape seed extract, 215
Green Beans
Chili Lime, 252
Salmon Parcels, 266
Green powder
about, 239
Mom’s Energy Smoothie, 244
Greens
bitter, phytochemicals in, 71–72
for colon cleanse, 155–156
Curried Garbanzo Bean and Squash Stew, 265
for Fat Blast Weekend, 212
for kidney detox, 131–132
Lemon-Garlic, 252–253
for liver detox, 71–72, 74, 75
Liver Jumpstart Juice, 242
for lymph detox, 100
for skin rejuvenation, 182
Weekend Wonder Detox Signature Salad, 258–259
for caffeine withdrawals, 64
Cranberry Lemonade, 243–244
for Fat Blast Weekend, 212, 216–217
for kidney detox, 126–127
Lemonade, Super-Detoxifying, 243
Grocery lists, 60
Headaches, 64
Heart attack, 11
Herbes de Provence Cashew Cheese, 250–251
Herbs, for detox weekends, 57–58
HFCS. See High-fructose corn syrup
High blood pressure, 11, 120, 121
High-fructose corn syrup (HFCS), 10–11
Hives, 174–175
Honey-Turmeric Tea, 247
Hormone-Balancing Massage Oil, 271–272
Hot dogs, 210
Hydrogenated fats, 17, 179–180
Ice cream, 209
Imidazolidinyl urea, 23
Infant formula, 18
Inflammation
and gastrointestinal health, 147
from HFCS, 11
link to illnesses, 17
from omega 6 fatty acids, 42
reducing, with licorice root, 160
reducing, with Omega 3s, 42
waste products from, 97
Intestines. See also Colon Cleanse Weekend
detoxifying, benefits of, 145
function of, 147–149
Irritable bowel syndrome, 146
Isobutane, 27
Isoflavones, 214–215
Kidney Flush Weekend, 117–143
benefits of, 117
conclusion of, 139
critical nutrients, 127–130
dietary suggestions, 122–127
exercises, 132–133
grocery list, 140
herbal kidney boosters, 130–132
journal, 141–143
reasons for detox, 117–119
signs of stressed kidneys, 119–121
spa treatments, 134–137
weekend schedule, 137–139
worksheets, 140–143
Kidneys. See also Kidney Flush Weekend
function of, 117
and kidney stones, 121
Knee lifts, 221
Knees to chest exercise, 161–162
Lactose, 10
Laundry products, 174–175
Lead, in cosmetics, 24
Lecithin, 78
Leg lifts, 221
Leg sweep and swing, 132–133
Legumes. See also Bean(s)
for colon cleanse, 153
for detox weekends, 53–54
for Fat Blast Weekend, 212
Lentil Bowl, 263–264
Lemon(s)
Citrus Boost, 241–242
Citrus Power Dressing, 260
Cranberry Green Tea Lemonade, 243–244
Lemon-Garlic Greens, 252–53
for liver detox, 75–76
Super-Detoxifying Green Tea Lemonade, 243
Lentil Bowl, 263–264
Licorice root
for colon cleanse, 159–160
Colon Cleanse Herbal Tea, 246–247
Liquified petroleum gas, 27
Liver. See also Love Your Liver Weekend
fatty, signs of, 70
Liver-boosting foods, top twelve, 73–77
Love Your Liver Weekend, 65–93
benefits, 65–66
conclusion of, 88
critical nutrients, 77–79
dietary suggestions, 71–77
exercises, 82–83
grocery list, 89–90
herbal liver boosters, 79–82
journal, 90–93
reasons for, 67–68
signs of stressed liver, 68–71
spa treatments, 83–86
weekend schedule, 86–88
worksheets, 89–93
Lymphatic system, 95–97. See also Lymphomania Weekend
Lymphomania Weekend, 95–115
benefits of, 95
conclusion of, 111–112
critical nutrients, 102–103
dietary suggestions, 99–102
exercises, 105–106
grocery list, 112–113
herbal lymph system boosters, 103–105
journal, 113–115
reasons for detox, 95–98
signs of stressed lymphatic system, 98, 111
spa treatments, 106–109
weekend schedule, 109–111
worksheets, 112–115
Maltose, 10
fat-blasting, making your own, 224
Hormone-Balancing, 271–272
Massages
acupressure abdominal, 162–164
aromatherapy abdominal, 223–226
lymph-booster, 106–108
Meals, skipping, 56
Medications, 62–63
Meditation, 134–134
Melon
Cantaloupe Ice, 241
for skin rejuvenation, 181
Watermelon Ice, 241
Menopause, 187
Menstrual periods, 187
Mercury, 43
Methyl, 23
Microbiome, 148–149
Milk, non-dairy, 55
Milk thistle, 80
Mint
Cucumber Refresh, 240
Kidney Herbal Tea, 246
Love Your Liver Herbal Tea, 244–45
Lymphomania Herbal Tea, 245
Mint-Cucumber Salad, 258
Skin Rejuvenation Herbal Tea, 247
Monosodium glutamate (MSG), 17–20
Multivitamins/mineral supplements
for colon cleanse, 157
for detox weekends, 56–57
for Fat Blast Weekend, 206, 213
for kidney detox, 123, 127–128, 130
for liver cleansing, 77
for lymph detox, 102
for skin rejuvenation, 185–186
Mushroom, Portobello, Gravy, 253–254
Myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), 68
Neurotoxins, 47
Nuts
for colon cleanse, 154
for detox weekends, 54
Herbes de Provence Cashew Cheese, 250–251
for kidney detox, 124
Pumpkin Spice Drop Cookies, 267–268
for skin rejuvenation, 179, 181, 183
Thyroid-Boosting Chocolate Truffles, 268
Oats, gluten-free, 44–45
Obesogens, 7
Oil, for massages. See Massage Oil
Oils. See also Flax seeds/flax seed oil
Better Than Butter, 250
coconut, 55
cottonseed, 22
for detox weekends, 55
rancid, note about, 16–17
for skin rejuvenation, 180
Olive flower remedy, 275
Omega 3 fatty acids, 42–43, 179, 181, 182, 183, 185
Omega 6 fatty acids, 42
Osteoporosis, 41
Packaged foods, 38–39
Parkinson’s disease, 48
Peanuts, 154
Pear Cranberry Juice, 242
Pepper(s)
Roasted Red, Chickpea Mash, 263
Veggie Scramble, 262–263
Perfume, 28
Perspiration, 176
Petrolatum, 23
Petroleum distillate, 27
Pizza, 209
Plastic, toxins in, 6–7
Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), 7–8
Potato chips, 210
Poultry, for skin rejuvenation, 180
Prepared foods, 38–39
Probiotic powder
Dairy-Free Yogurt, 248–249
Herbes de Provence Cashew Cheese, 250–251
Processed foods, 38–39
Propane, 27–28
Propyl, 23
Protease, 103
Protein
avoiding sugar cravings with, 218
for Fat Blast Weekend, 205–206
in high-protein diets, 117, 119
powder, MSG in, 18
Pumpkin, for skin rejuvenation, 182
Pumpkin Spice Drop Cookies, 267–268
Putyl, 23
PVP/VA copolymer, 23
Qigong, 58–59
Quinoa, about, 45
Quinoa Ginger Chili, 264
Rashes, 174–175
Rebounding, 105–106
Rescue Remedy, 276
Resveratrol, 214–215
Rice. See Brown rice; Wild rice
Saccharin, 14
Saffron, 217
Salad dressings
Citrus Power Dressing, 260
MSG in, 18
Salade du Provence Dressing, 259–260
suggestions for, 256
Salads
adding fat-burning foods to, 256
adding protein-rich toppings to, 256–257
base ingredients for, 254
Cucumber-Mint, 258
for detox weekends, 51
for Fat Blast Weekend, 205
Heirloom Tomato and Basil, 257–258
mix-ins for, 255
toppings for, 255
Weekend Wonder Detox Signature Salad, 258–259
Salmon, farmed, toxins in, 7
Salmon Parcels, 266
Salt body scrub, 191
SAMe (S-adenosylmethionine), 78, 79
Sanitizers, 27–28
Saturated fats, 16
Sauces, bottled, 18
Seaweed skin treatments, 190
Seeds. See also Flax seeds/flax seed oil
for colon cleanse, 154
for detox weekends, 54
for kidney detox, 124
for skin rejuvenation, 179, 182
Sideways leg lifts, 221–222
Skin. See also Skin Rejuvenation Weekend
dry, brushing, 108–109
function of, 174
Skin Rejuvenation Herbal Tea, 247
Skin-Soothing Chapped Skin Ointment, 272
Skin-Soothing Natural Body Lotion, 269–270
Skin Rejuvenation Weekend, 173–199
benefits of, 173–175
conclusion of, 194
critical nutrients, 183–186
dietary suggestions, 178–183
exercises, 187–188
grocery list, 195–196
herbal skin cleansers, 186–187
journal, 196–199
reasons for detox, 175–177
signs of stressed-out skin, 177–178
spa treatments, 189–192
weekend schedule, 192–194
worksheets, 195–199
Sodium, 120
Sodium laurel sulphates, 23
Soups
Coconut Vegetable Soup, Thai, 261–262
Detox, Spicy, Rice-y, 260–261
MSG in, 18
Soy “meat” products, 18
Spa treatments
acupressure abdominal massage, 162–164
acupressure for kidney detox and healing, 135–137
acupressure for liver detox and healing, 83–85
aromatherapy abdominal massage, 223–226
aromatherapy compress, 85–86
aromatherapy skin softener bath, 189–190
at-home thalassotherapy bath, 190
dry skin brushing, 108–109
healthy kidney meditation, 134–135
lymph-booster massage, 106–108
salt body scrub, 191
skin clarity facial, 191–192
Spice mixtures, 18
Spleen, 97
Splenda, 14–16
Squash
for colon cleanse, 156
and Garbanzo Bean Stew, Curried, 265
Pumpkin Spice Drop Cookies, 267–268
for skin rejuvenation, 182
Squats, 222
Stearalkonium chloride, 24
Stew, Curried Garbanzo Bean and Squash, 265
Strawberries, 182
Strength training, 219–223
Stress, 276
Stroke, 11
Sucralose, 14–16
Sugar
cravings for, 217–218
eliminating, in detox weekends, 39
eliminating, in Fat Blast Weekend, 206
eliminating, in kidney detox, 124
genetically modified, 22
health problems linked to, 9–10
Sunflower seeds, 182
Superoxide dismutase (SOD), 185
Supplements. See Multivitamins/mineral supplements
Sweat, 176
Sweeteners, 8–11. See also Artificial sweeteners
Sweet potatoes, for skin rejuvenation, 183
Sweet Potato Fries, 249
Tapioca, Chia Breakfast, 266–267
Taurine, 78
Tea. See also Green Tea
Herbal, Colon Cleanse, 246–247
Herbal, Kidney, 246
Herbal, Love Your Liver, 244–245
Herbal, Lymphomania, 245
Herbal, Skin Rejuvenation, 247
Honey-Turmeric, 247
Thalassotherapy bath, 190
Thyroid-Boosting Chocolate Truffles, 268
Tofu
Veggie Scramble, 262–263
Tomato(es)
Heirloom, and Basil Salad, 257–258
Veggie Scramble, 262–263
Toothpaste, Natural, 273
Tortilla chips, 209
Triceps extensions, 223
Truffles, Chocolate, Thyroid-Boosting, 268
Turmeric
for Fat Blast Weekend, 212–213
for kidney detox, 127
Turmeric-Honey Tea, 247
Urea, 119
Urination, 120–121
Vaccines, 18
Vegetable(s). See also specific vegetables
buying, for juices, 239
for colon cleanse, 151
for detox weekends, 51–52
juices, for detox weekends, 125, 178–179, 204, 205
for kidney detox, 123
for liver detox, 71
for lymph detox, 100
Soup, Thai Coconut, 261–262
Veggie Scramble, 262–263
Vitamins. See also Multivitamins/mineral supplements
Vitamin C, 77–78, 102–103, 128–129, 130
Vitamin D3, 184
Walnut flower remedy, 275–276
Walnuts
Pumpkin Spice Drop Cookies, 267–268
for skin rejuvenation, 183
Water
avoiding sugar cravings with, 218
body’s need for, 48–50
for detox weekends, 50
for kidney detox, 124–125
lack of, and kidneys, 119–120
for skin rejuvenation, 178
Watermelon Ice, 241
Water supply, toxins in, 15–16, 47
Weight gain
from sluggish lymphatic system, 97
top foods contributing to, 208–211
Weight loss. See also Fat Blast Weekend
top fat-blasting foods for, 211–213
Wheat products, 99
White walnut
for colon cleanse, 160
Colon Cleanse Herbal Tea, 246–247
Wild indigo root, 105
Wild rice, 45
Wild rose flower remedy, 275
Worksheets, about, 60
Yellow dock
for skin rejuvenation, 186
Skin Rejuvenation Herbal Tea, 247
Ylang ylang, about, 271
Yogurt, Dairy-Free, 248–249
Zinc, 185