The Living Beauty Detox Program : The Revolutionary Diet for Each and Every Season of a Woman's Life

by Ann Louise Gittleman, Ann Castro

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"Protecting our beauty begins in our youth and continues throughout every age and stage of life," says Anne Louise Gittleman, author of Beyond Pritikin, Super Nutrition for Menopause, and several other books. The answer, however, isn't anything you can buy at the cosmetics counter. "The right nutrition, internal cleansing, and hormonal harmony are the pathways to attaining natural beauty and vitality," says Gittleman. Following her program is not an easy task--you'll be carting supplements from the health food store and warily reading ingredient labels on every item that comes into your house or near your face. Her Living Beauty regimen is based on seven "beauty fundamentals":

* a cleansed, detoxed system
* purified water
* powerful proteins
* beautifying oils
* energizing, immune-boosting veggies and fruits
* revitalizing vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants
* balanced hormones

Her major recommendation is to undergo a "seasonal cleanse" four times a year--not a fast, but a diet rich in lean protein, certain oils, and seasonal, organic fruits and vegetables; eliminating sugar, caffeine, alcohol, and white-flour products; and taking herbal teas, cranberry juice, and a "super green food supplement." Each season gets its own chapter with its own specific food choices. Gittleman also gives detailed beauty tips for different life stages, strategies for detoxifying your emotions, and chemicals to avoid in cosmetics and household products. --Joan Price

Dr. Earl Mindell, author of Earl Mindell's Vitamin Bible for the 21st Century, Earl Mindell's Herb Bible and Prescription Alternatives
"Ann Louise has literally turned the secrets of beauty inside out. The book is a must for every woman's beauty library."

Book Description
"A youthful glow, skin that's soft to the touch, luster-rich hair, strong, healthy nails, a serene spirit, and a nourished soul...the answer for true beauty is here for each of us no matter what our age. It's only a matter of understanding how to create it."

Beauty is more than skin deep--our appearance reflects our inner health. The beauty problems we see in the mirror can result from hormonal imbalances, toxins, stress, and dietary deficiencies that cosmetics can't mask. Respected nutritionist and best-selling author Ann Louise Gittleman has developed seasonal diets to cleanse the body's systems and allow us to look our very best, accompanied by a unique test to help you determine which tips will enhance your "seasonal beauty type" year-round. Her straightforward advice can be used for three days to two weeks to clear out your own toxic blocks to beauty. In addition, Gittleman provides unique information and specific regimens for each hormonal stage of a woman's life, from adolescence through adulthood.

The Living Beauty Detox Program is sound science based on Ann Louise Gittleman's years of study and research at Columbia University, the Pritikin Longevity Center, and her own practice. She presents the beauty fundumentals every woman needs to maintain a healthier, more radiant appearance.

Understanding the essentials of detoxification and learning to read the body's beauty and health signals are the first steps. A balanced, fruit- and vegetable-rich diet, including powerhouse proteins and healing oils and supplemented with revitalizing vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and purified water, improves the functioning of the body's internal systems, and helps rid it of harmful pollutants. Seasonal maintenance protects and regenerates the body inside and out, while clearing away mental, emotional, and spiritual blocks in order to reduce stress and help restore hormonal balance and outward radiance.

From teens seeking to build a strong foundation for beauty to women in their 30s and 40s who wish to maintain a youthful appearance and women 50 and beyond who want to rejuvenate their looks, The Living Beauty Detox Program offers outward beauty and inner harmony for a lifetime.

About the Author
Ann Louise Gittleman, M.S., C.N.S., the former director of nutrition at the renowned Pritikin Longevity Center, is a leading nutritionist and the author of nearly twenty health books, including the best-selling Beyond Pritikin and Before the Change. She consults regularly for medical organizations, and lives in Bozeman, Montana.

Beautiful Cover, Beautiful Content February 25, 2000
Reviewer: A reader from Santa Monica, CA
My husband bought this book for me for my birthday. I have been doing the Two Week Fat Flush in preparation for the Spring Cleanse. I have lost 5 inches from my thighs so far. I AM NOT EVEN LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO EAT, WHAT A MIRACLE. I keep this book next to my bed because the quotes in front of each chapter are so inspiring. Well Done..

Time for Living Beautifully! February 21, 2000
Reviewer: Charity from Montana
I read The Living Beauty Detox Program and began the outlined programs approximately two months ago. I start every day with the "Living Beauty Elixer" and fiber cleanse supplement recommended in the book. This book establishes specific detox and diet programs for every season as well as an overall system detox called the Fat Flush. This program has been extremely successful for me and I continue to feel better every day without any major detoxification side effects! The Living Beauty Detox Program is an excellent read and is complete in its recommendations and how-tos. A definite MUST READ for anyone concerned with their well-being and overall health.

WOW - A BEAUTIFUL BOOK THAT HAS IT ALL - DIET AND DETOX! February 21, 2000
Reviewer: A reader from Chicago, Illinois
I first read about Ann Louise's Two Week Fat Flush on iVillage where it was getting over 5 million hits a month. I tracked the program down to The Living Beauty Detox Program and am so happy I did. This program and her seasonal detox programs really work. I have been on the Two Week Fat Flush for 10 days and plan to continue it for another 10 days. My inches have come off my tush and buttocks - places where I could never reduce before. Besides, I am not hungry and am not EVEN TEMPTED by sweets anymore. I am a true believer and hope this woman does news letters in the future.

A guidebook for every woman no matter what her age February 16, 2000
Reviewer: A reader from United States
This book is packed with information that every woman regardless of her age will want--and need--to know. There are easy-to-understand insights on how estrogen mimics affect our health and how many of the things we do and take add to the problem--and most importantly, destroy our beauty. I found the detox diet and beauty routines so helpful I'm giving both of my daughters the book as a present.