Book Review

Books that we have read and reviewed

Toxic Toxout -by Bruce Lourie, Rick Smith

 

Toxin Toxout Book cover

Toxin Toxout Book cover

Toxin Toxout: Getting Harmful Chemicals Out of Our Bodies and Our World by Bruce Lourie and Rick Smith is a really useful book for anyone who is looking to reduce the toxin levels in ones body. There are lots of toxins in the food we eat nowadays as many chemicals are used in the growth process of the food we consume.

Besides non- food items that we get in contact daily like the shampoo that we use to wash our hair, the plastic bags that we use to carry our purchases or even the skin care products that lather on may have toxins which we enter our bodies without our knowledge. How then can we remove these toxins from our body?

In the seven chapters in the book  Lourie and Smith share with their readers the different type of detoxification processes which they have  come across and the authenticity of each. 

From examining the different types of commonly used chemicals in most products,  the health effects behind the exposure to the chemicals and the amount of each chemical within our bodies. There are so many different types of detox mechanism being promoted by the media. Some of them boasting high levels of effectiveness and cost quite a heavy penny to go through the whole course.

Before throwing down your money or embarking on the next fad it would be wise to read the compilation of the TOP 10 Toxin Toxout list by Lourie and Smith. There are certain effective ways of detoxing without breaking the bank.

My thoughts

It is certainly terrifying learning that there are so many different toxins that we come into contact on a daily basis.  Triclosan, DEP, Methyl paraben and SLS are found in many items that we use on a daily basis. These  chemicals can cause cancers and various disorders to our health and hamper our lives in the long run.

Going natural and trying to eat  “clean” foods are certainly what we all should aim to do.  Seeking green alternatives, eating more vegetables and less meat will also reduce our exposure to these harmful toxins.

I’ve implemented  a few of those listed under the author’s top 10 lists and will be trying to up our organic intake of fruits and vegetables where possible. It is interesting to learn that sweating it out and exercising also helps to reduce the toxin levels in our bodies. This alone gives me more determination to exercise regularly and get the harmful chemicals which are in my body out.

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book for review purposes. All opinions are 100% my own. This post has a compensation level of 3. Please visit Dominique’s Disclosure page for more information.

Surviving your Teenager and Being Happy Anyway


Surviving Your Teenager: And Being Happy Anyway by Judith Joy is a book which gives you practical advise on how to deal with a teenager.

I do not have teenagers at the moment as my eldest is only 10 years old. However I’m sure they be hitting their teenage years really soon and it would be great to have some information on how to deal with them in time to come.

Judith’s book  is broken down into 20 chapters. In her book she covers the topics like Principles, Decision Making,  Intentions, Expectation, Rules,Choice, Balance and Neutrality among others.

Being a teenager is the time where they want to assert their own decisions and “test the limits”. It is the time where they would experiment with all that you have taught them so far.

Would you be willing to let go and let them make mistakes? Will you be silently supporting them from the sidelines instead of running the show like when they were kids?

In each chapter there are question to ask yourself where you stand on certain issues and if the way you have been address it worked for you so far. Is there anything you wish to change or would have done differently?

There are hints and suggestions on how to work around the problems that one may be facing as a teenager and how the parent is able to assist them in this matter.

My thoughts 

I found this book really interesting as the concepts address not necessarily be just for teenagers but can be for adults too who are looking to have some clarity in their lives and be able to understand their kids better.

The clear structure of each chapter with summary and notes at the end make it easier for one to understand and digest what the author wishes to convey.

Grab your copy of Surviving Your Teenager: And Being Happy Anyway today.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book for review purposes. All opinions are 100% my own. This post has a compensation level of 3. Please visit Dominique’s Disclosure page for more information.