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Rejuvenate

Forward by Elson Haas M.D.

To describe and understand symptoms and disease in the simplest way, I combine Western thinking, Chinese medicine, and naturopathy.  Problems in the body and mind often arise from either deficiencies or congestion.  In a state of deficiency, we are not acquiring enough nutrients to meet our bodily needs; in a state of congestion, we are suffering from excessive intake and reduced eliminative functions from the over consumption of foods and non-foods, such as caffeine, alcohol, nicotine, refined sugar, and chemicals.

Those who are deficient may experience symptoms such as fatigue, coldness, hair loss, or dry skin.  They need to be nourished with wholesome foods to aid the healing process.  Congestive problems, however, are more common in Western, industrialized civilizations.  Many of our acute and chronic medical diseases and dilemmas result from the clogging of our tissues and tubes and from the suffocating of our cells and, consequently, of our vitality.

Colds, flues, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, arthritis, and allergies are all examples of congestive disorders.  These medical problems may be prevented or treated, at least in part and often quite dramatically, by a program of cleansing and detoxification.  The incorporation of dietary changes such as those presented in the REJUVENATE diet plan consumption of more fresh fruits, vegetables, and water and the reduction of animal fats, heavy proteins, and abusive substances is the beginning of the rejuvenation process for the human body.  This was discovered long ago and is still true today, although conventional medical science may make light of it in deference to the "quick solution."

I consider the cleansing and detoxification process to be the missing link in Western nutrition and a key to the health and vitality of our civilization.  it will be a crucial therapy in twenty-first century medicine.  In my twenty-five years of medical practice, I have extensively used various cleansing and rejuvenation practices for myself and literally thousands of patients.  i truly believe that these practices are some of the most powerful healing therapies I have seen.  They initiate a true healing of ailments rather than simply a suppression of symptoms.

REJUVENATE: A 21-DAY NATURAL DETOX PLAN FOR OPTIMAL HEALTH is a beautiful and powerful book that can help guide you along your path of healing.

I have known Helene Silver for more than twenty years.  She is a knowledgeable and devoted practitioner and educator for the achievment of both inner and outer beauty.  In truth, both Helene and I are encouraging you, through our private practices and writing, to take back the responsibility for your health.  So much of it is really up to you.  It matters how you live‹what you do, what you eat, how you think, how you feel.  Take hold and do what you can to be vital and healthy.  It is really worth it!