Table of Contents

Acknowledgments xii

Foreword Walter J. Crinnion xv

Introduction xix

Chapter I How toxic are you? 1

Chapter II How are you exposed? 9

Food 9

Water 17

Air 23

Products and Cosmetics 27

Hobbies 30

Chapter III How do toxins affect women's health? 35

Breast Cancer 35

Endometriosis 45

Fibroids of the Uterus 51

Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue, and Chemical Sensitivity 55

Heart Disease 59

Infertility 64

Miscarriage and Premature Birth 70

Osteoporosis 73

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) 78

Thyroid Disease 84

Chapter III Summary 91

Chapter IV What's in your body? (Testing) 93

Where to begin testing 94

Chapter V The world is such a big place! What is a girl to do? (Avoidance) 101

Food 102

Water 105

Air 109

Home 114

Home and Building Products 120

Summary 121

Chapter VI How do you get this stuff out? (Treatment) 125

Mobilization 127

Liver Detoxification 131

Detoxification Cofactors 133

Liver Cleansing Supplements 136

Estrogen Detoxification Supplements 138

Let's Get It Out 140

Sample 8 Weeks to Women's Wellness 151

Chapter VII To sum it all up 155

Resources 163

Glossary - The Culprits 187

References 201

Index 223