Preface Acknowledgments Introduction 1 The Forgotten Secret The Purpose of This Book Why Fast? Concepts of Health Stress and Disease Spiritual Health 2 The Human Body Normal Anatomy and Physiology of Digestion Normal Elimination and Removal of Toxins Microflora Out of Balance: Intestinal Dysbiosis Intestinal Dysbiosis: Diagnosis and Treatment 3 Healthy Choices, Personal Empowerment Benefits Associated with Fasting Real-Life Experiences with Fasting In Their Own Words Diseases and Other Conditions That Can Improve with Fasting Juice Choices by Conditions Supplements Herbs Fungi Keep It Simple 4 The Awakened Spirit Aligning the Body, Mind, and Spirit The Science of Inner Healing Visualizations, Affirmations, Meditation, and Prayer The Seven Chakras Human Relationships Within Chakras Journaling 5 Fasts for All Reasons Juice and Water Fasts: A Comparison The Master Cleanser Water Fasts Physiologic Changes and Benefits of Fasting Fasting from Historical and Cultural Perspectives Contemporary Fasting Programs: Their Benefits and Contraindications 6 Dr. Bailey's Five-Day Power Fast Basic Guidelines The Pre-Fast or Bulking Diet The Juice Diet Why Vegetable Juices? The Enema The Colonic Reintroducing Foods Allergies and Food Sensitivities The Reintroduction Diet Interpreting Allergic Responses 7 Simply Nutritious Basic Concepts in Nutrition Organic Versus Nonorganic Foods Genetically Modified Foods Micronutrients Nutrition and Disease Long-Term Goals and Daily Habits 8 Helpful Additions to Your Fast Massage Hydrotherapy Yoga Exercise Homeopathy Acupuncture Epilogue Beyond the Fast Appendix A Enemas, Problems, and Options Liver Tonic and Nausea Quantities for the Pre-Fast Diet Reactions to the Juice First Bowel Movement Appendix B Naturopathic Medicine Endnotes Bibliography Index.