I’m actually beginning the detox in a few days. But I’m one of those people who likes to know exactly what they’re in for. So I read the whole book at one go. The bit that baffled me is there was no clear section that said DO THIS during week 1 and THIS during week 2. Instead, there was a small section here that said DO THIS during week 1 and then a few pages later in a seemingly unrelated segment, more DO THIS during week 1. I would like to see any subsequent reprints of this book to group together all the phase detox DO THIS activities all together… As it is, I’ve had to create my own Word file that pulls pieces from multiple chapters to make sure I don’t miss something Cook recommends during each phase of the detoxing. I spent enough on the book to feel like I shouldn’t have to spend additional time on my own creating a template to follow to adhere to the plan. Additionally, weekly shopping lists would be helpful — as would a a set of descriptors on various choices at the health food store (like do I buy apple pectin — which I ultimately chose — or grapefruit pectin for week 1 — and why??)

All that said, the narrative makes sense and is easy to read. I agree with a previous reviewer about the lack of citing existing research to back up claims — but then, we all know there is a shortage of research into the field of detox and even less into how natural foods and herbs heal. To me, this lack is not such an issue. While others may appreciate the organization efforts, it made no sense to me.