7-Day Detox Miracle, Revised 2nd Edition: Revitalize Your Mind and Body with This Safe and Effective Life-Enhancing Program

I lost four pounds in one week the first time I tried the diet, and found that soon after, when I went back to "regular food" my craving for certain foods was all but gone, and for others, greatlyl reduced. I still maintain some of the supplements but have reduced my intake to once a day to save money (I was faithful about the twice a day requirement on many of them during the initial week).

I have had a series of back and knee injuries and had taken muscle relaxers and anti-inflammatories with some regularity for years. I now think these substances had built up in my body, because within about two to three weeks of my weeklong detox (followed up by a less rigid diet that was nonetheless much improved over my usual diet), I felt a real difference, as if something had just gone out of me, not sure how else to express it. It's even helped my mood and energy.

I sympathize with those reviewers who felt that there was just no way for them to work this out because other family members could not support it. It IS an added burden to cook different meals, do special shopping, and yes the food can be boring if one lacks time to make the jazzier versions of the organic veggie meals. Fortunately, I have a flexible spouse and have taken a number of things out of my diet over the years--caffiene, alcohol, esp.

I guess I'd recommend that you ease up to giving up some of these things if you drink coffee, liquor, etc. It might be easier than dealing with a complicated diet and caffeine withdrawal all at once, for example. The supplements really can help you, however, clean out any toxins that come into your system while you are on the diet. Your body will start to try to get rid of the toxins, releasing them into the blood, and it may feel worse before it feels better. If you hang in there, take your supplements--I found NAC, Milk Thistle, and, of all things, Charcoal, especially useful--the discomforts may be somewhat reduced, as they were for me.

Still I highly recommend this and will continue to use it from time to time. The first time through, I found it hard to follow up in terms of adding foods, bit by bit, to detect allergies. But I did figure out I was very sensitive to white sugar, and cut back, with good results. Same a bit with wheat and things like corn chips. I've continued to lose weight (three more pounds in the following month, without any effort) and have fewer cravings, so I think it really works.

I've also done the diet for just six days another time because of family commitments, but still found it very useful and cleansing.

Give it a try at a workable time--but if you are ill, do it sooner, not later.


You need to READ THE BOOK   March 6, 2002
26 out of 27 found this review helpful

I bought this book one year ago. I skimmed through it and then attempted to do the program, but failed on the first day. This time I read the whole book and was amazed at the information given. Unlike other nutritionally related books, this one was well written and easy to follow. After reading it I tried the plan again and I was amazed. I lost 9 pounds in one week and my energy level is through the roof. Plus, I have the skin I have always dreamed about with a glow and heatlhy and smooth.

Don't get me wrong, this is brutal. You have to really be willing to make a change. It's hard. But if you feel your ready and not looking for an immediate, easy quick fix, this is an excellent way to improve your health and your confidence.

This book has changed my life, the way I look at food and the way I treat my body. I am so glad that I finally spent the time to read it through.


Detox Is More Than A Pill   July 24, 2006
Martin Asiner (jersey city, nj United States)
27 out of 29 found this review helpful

THE 7-DAY DETOX MIRACLE was written for those who know that a yearly detox is just one step on the road to wellness. Most doctors acknowledge that many illnesses have their origin in the gradual accumulation of junk and gunk in the liver, kidneys, and bloodstream. What authors Peter Bennett and Stephen Barrie have done was to write a text that is somewhere in the middle between a primer for the layman and a more advanced text for serious students of medicine and health. They devote the first seven chapters to a scholarly yet readable theoretical explanation as to what a detox is, what it is not, why we need one, and the various lab tests that allow you to optimize and individualize a detox program. The part of the book I found a needed warmup for the actual process itself was the authors description for a dedication for a week long task that may disrupt one's life style for that week. Essentially, they recommend that one ought to take a series of tests prior to the detox that range from chemistry screen testing to acid/base PH testing and to oxidative stress testing. Since these tests require the intervention of qualified health care professionals, it makes sense not to act precipitously without outside help. Once you know what shape your body is in relative to potential toxic excesses, then the program as outlined in this book not only makes sense but is seen as a necessary treatment either to eliminate these toxins or to make sure that you never get them.

Once you commit to a detox, the authors suggest a 1 or 2 day fast supplemented by liquid intake. The diet they urge you to follow for the next 5 days is a helpful and healthy regimin of brown rice, selected fruits and vegetables, and green barley, all of which form the basis of an ongoing diet. What I found most useful about this text is that the authors do not mandate any one aspect of their detox program. Indeed, if you were to adopt even just one part of it, then you would benefit. In my case, my health was pretty good going into the process, so I decided to skip the fasting component and focus on those foods and supplements that act as natural detoxifiers. After a week of eliminating from my diet those foods that were deleterious, mostly saturated fat based, and adding those that were benign, I noticed that I simply felt better. A recent physical exam following my partial detox revealed a much lowered cholesterol count and a strong overall constitution.

I recommend the 7-DAY DETOX MIRACLE because it is clearly written, is based on sound medical principles, and provides many tips and suggestions on how to maintain your new-found health after the intitial week's program is over.


It worked for me.   July 13, 2007
J. Schantz (Lynnwood, WA USA)
10 out of 11 found this review helpful

I wasn't really feeling a need for a full detox, my concern was my cholesterol. My doctor was referring me to a stroke and heart attack prevention clinic. I knew I had to do something and taking prescription medication (poison) was not a desirable "solution".

I had previously heard of this book from a hiking friend who recommended it whole heartedly, so I figured it was worth a try. I did not do the fasting nor the hydro therepy (I think the Geneva conventions and ASPCA would frown on the latter).

I did faithfully follow the diet plan. This included eating 100% vegan and consuming no coffee, black tea, chocolate or alchohol for 12 days. Since then I have included fish and lesser amounts of coffee and alchohol than I consumed in the past.

The good news is my Dr. called today with my cholesterol results and CANCELLED my appointment with the stroke and heart attack clinic because the results were so profoundly improved!

The book has sample meal plans and easy to follow recipes. The meals taste good and you don't go hungry (unless you do the two day fast). An added benefit was getting my weight down about 7 lbs (5%) and reducing my bmi a couple percent.


One of the Greatest tool to revitalize your body   June 2, 2007
Sumedha A. Patwardhan
5 out of 6 found this review helpful

Great, great book.

We did detoxification according to they suggested and my weight loss became quite faster. My energy and metabolism increased tremendously.
My back pain is gone.

It helped my husband finding his allergies. So, now whenever he gets any signs of allergies, he wants to do detoxification. He does once a year. His allergies go away due to this program for almost a year or so.

Many of our friends got interested after seeing our success and now they do it too.

My primary care physician started recommending to her patients.

I highly recommend it.