• • S 06 Introduction

Part 1

• • S 08 A life full of "substantial" challenges
• • S 12 Toxic loads come from "within" and the environment
• • S 16 Not all toxins are the same
• • S 19 How toxins work - an Overview
• • S 25 Insidious attack on the nerves, the hormonal system and the intestinal flora
• • S 28 Bacteria and viruses as indicators of increased pollution
• • S 29 How detoxification processes work in the body
• • S 33 Connective tissue as a landfill
• • S 35 Not everyone detoxifies equally well
• • S 08 A lack of digestive capacity – root of many problems!
• • S 41 Adaptation mechanisms to an increasing toxic load
• • S 42 The importance of peristalsis and intestinal flora for intoxication and detoxification
• • S 46 Digestive weakness - completely underestimated!
• • S 48 Stomach acid deficiency, heartburn and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth
• • S 52 Is a “leaky gut” making you sick?
• • S 56 The key role of nutrients in our detoxification performance

Part 2

• • S 61 Detoxification done correctly - an Introduction
• • S 62 Pros and cons of Chelation Therapy
• • S 68 Pros and cons of fasting
• • S 69 The advantages of intermittent fasting
• • S 71 How to reduce the intake of toxins in everyday life
• • S 74 Ways of strengthening your digestive power
• • S 76 The school of digestibility and what humans are meant to eat
• • S 86 Carbohydrates - quantity and quality matter!
• • S 93 The blessing of effective digestive aids
• • S 96 Digestion needs relaxation
• • S 98 Chew your way to health!
• • S 99 You are when you eat! Eating according to our biological clock
• • S 104 The “second meal” effect
• • S 106 Fibers and prebiotics - food for healthy gut microbes
• • S 108 Probiotics and postbiotics – can microorganisms change our microbiome?
• • S 111 Use and benefit of natural antibiotics (“antimicrobials”)
• • S 112 Effective defecation - the be-all-and-end-all in detoxification
• • S 117 How to bind toxins until excretion
• • S 120 Secondary plant products – your multitalented body guards
• • S 124 Aromatic bitters and pungent components – herbal medicine at its best
• • S 128 Eat alkaline – have a better detox!
• • S 132 Veggies ad libitum!
• • S 134 Potatoes versus cereals
• • S 135 Foods with high acid loads
• • S 138 Pros and cons of alkaline powder
• • S 139 Green juices - packed with nutrients and an alkaline bath for cells
• • S 143 Why hydration is important during detoxification
• • S 146 Coffee - a double-edged sword
• • S 151 Choose sun instead of coffee!
• • S 152 Salt – is less better?
• • S 155 Nutrients and supplements for better health and detoxification
• • S 183 The correct use and handling of fats and oils
• • S 186 Omega-3 fatty acids - time for a worthwhile oil change!
• • S 189 Eggs – good or bad?
• • S 193 Finding the sore point - paying attention to food intolerances
• • S 196 Main features of the healing elimination diet
• • S 199 How to cover protein needs during elimination diets
• • S 200 When and why cereals, nuts & seeds can become problematic
• • S 206 The milk controversy
• • S 209 Histamine and co. - "noble drops" that make the barrel overflow

Part 3

• • S 212 Enemas – a powerful detox tool
• • S 214 Coffee enemas - this is how they work!
• • S 217 Additional support methods for the liver
• • S 220 Pros and cons of liver cleanses
• • S 221 The important and correct care of the kidneys
• • S 224 Benefits of oil-pulling and tongue scraping
• • S 225 Instruction for oil-pulling
• • S 225 Sweating out toxins
• • S 227 Detoxify while sleeping!
• • S 231 A word on homeopathy

Part 4

• • S 232 From knowledge to action
• • S 234 Implementation tips for everyday life
• • S 239 Conclusion
• • S 240 Appendix
• • S 240 ‘FODMAP’- Table
• • S 244 References
• • S 244 Image Sources