The detox book Flashcards
Who is the author of the “detox book”?
Bruce Fife
What are the underlying causes of all diseases?
Malnutrition, toxic accumulation and excess stress
Are most inherent diseases attributed to genetics preventable?
Yes
What can women do to ensure the health of future generations?
Avoid toxins and eat wisely
What is the benefit of eating a “primitive” diet?
Avoiding nutrient-poor and toxin-laden foods
Has true life expectancy changed significantly in the last 3000 years, excluding deaths caused by accidents, violence and plagues?
No
If degenerative disease were a natural part of aging, would it affect everyone?
Yes, but it doesn’t
Can humans live to be 120 years old without suffering degenerative disease if they live healthily?
Yes
What is the cause of the rise of supergenes?
Overuse of antibiotics
Why might overweight people dislike exercising?
Overeating puts a strain on the gastrointestinal tract and consumes vital energy
Can preservatives and artificial food additives cause cancer or other problems if consumed in large doses?
Yes
What is the highest quality food that we can eat?
Raw and moderately cooked, organically grown vegetables, fruits, nuts, and seeds
How often should a healthy bowel eliminate waste?
At least once to three times a day
What are the three energy-yielding nutrients?
Carbohydrates, fat, and protein
What do vitamins and minerals do?
They assist in the digestion, absorption, and metabolism of other nutrients.
Why are natural sources important?
Because they are bio-available and include a synergistic host of other vitamins and photochemical services.
What percentage of calories in our diet come from carbohydrates?
60%
Where are vitamin A, D, E, and K found?
In the lipid (fat) component of vegetables.
What are the most important dietary fats?
Triglycerides.
What are triglycerides composed of?
Fatty acids (saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated).
How many nutrients does our body require?
Approximately 90.
Can a vegetarian get enough B12 by occasionally eating fermented foods?
Yes.
What are some preservatives that can be used without danger?
Salt, vinegar, and citric acid (vitamin C).
Is it best to avoid products that have more than half a dozen ingredients?
Yes.
Do virtually all canned and packaged foods contain chemical contaminants?
Yes.
Does BPA act like toxins?
No, it mimics estrogen with ultra-potent effects that can lead to breast cancer.
Can you be assured that food is contaminated if you can smell or taste the packaging material?
Yes.
Does sugar provide nutritive value?
No, it depletes nutrient stores as it is metabolized
Is fructose a more detrimental sweetener than table sugar?
Yes.
Why is overeating a problem with artificial sweeteners?
Because they stimulate pleasure centers in our brain, leading us to overeat
What is the effect of eating a lot of sweetened foods?
Desensitises our taste receptors, making us need more sugar to get the same level of pleasure.
Where are chemical residues stored in meat?
In the fat cells.
Which commercial dairy product is closest in content to human milk?
Goat milk.
Which types of food are the main sources of toxins in our diet?
Meat, fish, dairy, and eggs.
What is the smartest way to reduce toxin exposure in our diet?
Eating lower down on the food chain, or in other words, consuming vegetables, fruits, seeds, and grains.
What would happen if all fats were stripped from our foods?
We would soon die of vitamin deficiency.
What type of oils should be used for cooking?
Oils that taste and smell like the foods from which they came (e.g., extra virgin olive oil).
What happens when you use cold pressed oil in cooking?
It creates unhealthy trans fatty acids.
Why should you drink water before going to bed and upon arising?
Because the body accumulates toxins.
Who are most likely to pass around colds?
People who have weak immune systems.
When do most colds occur?
During winter when people are less healthy.
What is the body telling us to do when we become sick?
To rest so it can focus its healthy energies on housecleaning (detoxication).
What happens when you suppress symptoms with medication?
It retards the body’s healing processes.
What happens when the body purges impurities from the system during cleansing?
You may experience discharges from every orifice.
How many healing crises may some people experience to cleanse a lifetime of toxic accumulation?
Dozens over several years
How long does it take to thoroughly clean toxins out of the body and rebuild with new healthy tissues?
Some health care workers estimate that it takes 7 years.
Can man duplicate or imitate the body’s power to heal?
No, he can only assist in the process.
Why is it not good to exercise immediately after eating?
Exercise diverts energy away from the process of digestion.
When are vitamins and minerals utilized?
During the digestion process.
What tends to prolong life, underfeeding or overeating?
Underfeeding tends to prolong life.
What happens as the body removes more and more toxins?
As it builds up, the body is removing more and more toxins, and you are likely to have a strong body odor.
Why are you encouraged to get some physical exercise while fasting?
It stimulates blood and lymph circulation which removes toxins and distributes nutrients to the cells.
How can you tell if your body is becoming minerally depleted?
If the water you drink has an unusually bland or stale taste and doesn’t seem to quench your thirst.
Where do cancer cells derive their nourishment from?
Cancer cells live in an oxygen-restricted environment deriving their nourishment from the fermentation of the sugar rather than oxygen.
What is the most natural method of increasing the oxygen level in the body?
Deep breathing exercises are the most natural method of increasing the oxygen level in the body.
What are the three ways to get oxygen into the body?
The three ways to get oxygen into the body are lungs, skin, and through the mucus membranes of the digestive tract.
What happens if you don’t move your body?
If you don’t move your body, the lymph cannot circulate.
What can happen if your body becomes stagnant?
Without movement, your body becomes a stagnant toxin trash.
Are bacteria and viruses heat sensitive?
Yes, bacteria and viruses, which cause most infectious illness, are heat sensitive (>40C)
How much body waste is eliminated through respiration?
30% of body wastes are eliminated through respiration.
How should bowel evacuations be?
Bowel evacuations should be very brief and effortless, not time-consuming.
How many bowel movements should you have for every meal you eat?
You should have a bowel movement for every meal you eat.
If the kidneys are not functioning at full strength, where will toxins be eliminated from?
If the kidneys are not functioning at full strength, toxins will be eliminated through the skin.
How much of their functional ability can kidneys lose before symptoms appear?
Kidneys can lose 80% of their functional ability before symptoms appear, which is why kidney disease is often far more advanced before its presence is detected.
Why should you not boil the tea on the body?
Boiling tea on the body breaks down some of the beneficial chemical nutrient.
