The Seasonal Detox Diet. Remedies from the Ancient Cookfire

284 Pages·2002·50.72 MB·English

by  Carrie L’Esperance

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in 2017 with funding from
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Carrie LE^peranee
Healing Arts Press
Rochester, Vermont
Healing Arts Press
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Copyright © 1998, 2002 by Carrie TEsperance
All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any
means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information
storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher.
Note to the reader: This book is intended as an informational guide. The remedies, approaches,
and techniques described herein are meant to supplement, and not to be a substitute for, pro-
fessional medical care or treatment. They should not be used to treat a serious ailment without
prior consultation with a qualified health care professional.
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
TEsperance, Carrie, 1958-
[Ancient cookfire]
The seasonal detox diet : remedies from the ancient cookfire / Carrie TEsperance.
p. cm.
Previously published: The ancient cookfire. Santa Fe, N.M. : Bear & Co., 1998.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 0-89281-982-0
1. Diet therapy. 2. Fasting. 3. Rejuvenation. 4. Seasons. 5. Detoxification (Health). I. Title.
RM216 .L47 2002
615.8'54—dc21 2001051553
Printed and bound in Canada
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This book was typeset in Berkeley Oldstyle with Kabel, Skylark, and
Rio Chico as display typefaces
THIS BOOK IS DEDICATED TO MY MOTHER, DOROTHY, AND TO
ALL OF THE ANGEL PEOPLE IN THE PAST AND PRESENT WHO
HAVE WORKED TOWARD HEALING HUMANITY, THROUGH
REVERENCE FOR EARTH AND NATURE.
PERMISSIONS
The recipes Edgar Cayces Apple Diet and the Orange or Grapefruit Kiss appear with permission
from the Edgar Cayce Foundation, copyright © 1971, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996. References for
Cayce quoted material are in brackets after quotes. The Ancient Calendar Wheel is reprinted
from Shakti Woman (copyright © 1991 by Vicki Noble} with permission from HarperCollins.
The recipe The Lemonade Diet is reprinted from The Master Cleanser (copyright © 1976 by
Stanley Burroughs) with permission from the author. The recipes Seneca Indian Summer
Cleansing Diet, Two Watermelon Fasts, and Watermelon Seed Tea are reprinted from Good Health
Through Special Diets (copyright © 1971 by Hannah Kroeger) with permission from the author.
The recipes Revitalizing Broth and Flaxseed Cleanser are reprinted from Tissue Cleansing Through
Bowel Management (copyright © 1981 by Dr. Bernard Jensen) with permission from the author.
The recipes Laxative Barley Brew and Liver Flush Drink are reprinted from Staying Healthy with
the Seasons (copyright © 1981 by Elson Haas, M.D.) with permission from Celestial Arts. The
recipe Maid Marians Beautifying Bath is reprinted from Earth Magic (copyright © 1994 by Claire
Nahmad) with permission from Destiny Books. The recipe Wormwood and Molasses is reprinted
from School of Natural Healing (copyright © 1976 by Dr. John Christopher) with permission from
Christopher Publications, Inc.
The author has made every effort to trace the ownership of all copyrighted material and to secure
permission from copvright holders. In the event of any question arising as to the use of any
material, we will be pleased to make the necessary corrections in future printings.
CONTENTS
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LIST OF RECIPES AND FASTS ix
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS xm
SPECIAL NOTE TO READER xv
INTRODUCTION
XVII
Chapter 1: RESTORATION 3
The Ancient Healing Art of Fasting
Chapter 2: THE FOUR SACRED SEASONS 13
Solstices, Equinoxes, and Seasons Affecting Your Body
Chapter 3: SPRING RESTORATION 21
Springtide Fare 37
Chapter 4: SUMMER RESTORATION 53
Summertide Fare 71
Late Summer Restoration 85
Late Summertide Fare 95
Chapter 5: AUTUMN RESTORATION 105
Autumntide Fare 137
Chapter 6: WINTER RESTORATION 149
Wintertide Fare 161
Chapter 7: THE BATHS: Internal and External Water Therapy 175
Chapter 8: HERBS 209
Standard Medicinal Teas
Chapter 9: WISDOM CHARTS 221
Acid-Alkaline Balance, Food Combining, Digestion,
Cooking Implements
Endnotes: NOTES 247
SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY 249
SOURCES 251
INDEX OF SYMPTOMS AND ILLNESSES 253
INDEX OF PLANTS AND HERBS 257
ABOUT THE AUTHOR 259