The Fat Flush Plan

The Fat Flush Plan

5 stars (Fat Flush Plan by Gittleman) - The medical and nutritional advice in this book is sound. The importance of liver detoxification is a classic part of the alternative medicinal regimen. Generally, the liver burns fat, acts as a metabolizer and detoxifies the blood of waste materials. Overloading the liver results in weight gain, cellulite, bloat, increased blood pressure and fatigue. Liver stressers are caffeine, sugar, medications and emotional stress. The standard flush consists of a mixture of Cran juice and water, psyllium and/or flaxseed. This produces a potent phytonutrient mix which is rich in antioxidants which provide classic cofactors for optimal liver functioning. In addition, the combo helps to digest fatty globules in the lymphatic system. The cocktail discharges fat generally. Eggs help to regulate bile. Broccoli and kale are sulforaphranes which convert toxins to non-toxic materials. Ginger root is known to increase metabolism. Lipotropic herbs are dandelion root and milk thistle. Milk thistle is a classic producer of liver enzymes which helps to repair damaged tissues. Certain foods trigger destructive activity in the immune system. i.e. dairy, wheat, sugar and yeast which together account for approximately 80% of food reactions. B complex prevents fat buildup. Candidiasis yeast overgrowth occurs. To counter this overgrowth, the body needs essential fatty acids (Omega 3), vitamins and amino acids. Decreased cortisol levels increase stress. In the first phase of the detox program, subjects drink 64 ou. of cran and water and 48 ou. of plain water in a later phase. The Long Life Cocktail consists of diluted cran and flaxseed or psyllium. The classic fat flush would have us avoid coffee, alcohol and sugar. The dietary regimen described should be enhanced with daily exercise. The presentation has a considerable following in the alternative medicinal community , as well as adherents to complementary medicinal approachs. The program should be co...
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