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The Holistic Handbook of Sauna Therapy
By Nenah Sylver, Ph.D.
335 Pages, $34.95

Contents
Foreword. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
Acknowledgements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi
Introduction. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv
Chapter 1: The History of Saunas. . . . . . . . 1
Chapter 2: How and Why We Sweat. . . . . . 25
Chapter 3: What We Sweat. . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Chapter 4: The Three Types of Heat. . . . . . 87
Chapter 5: Construction of the Sauna. . . . . 105
Chapter 6 : Who May Use the Sauna . . . . . 155

Chapter 7: How to Take a Sauna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189

Chapter 8: Detoxification Programs for Getting Well and Staying Well . . . . . . . . . . 209

Appendix A: A Brief Summary of Ozone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243

Appendix B: Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261

Bibliography. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319

About the Author. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333

Index

320 The Holistic Handbook of Sauna Therapy

dandelion 214

DDT 62, 64, 66, 70, 77

dental amalgams and porcelain

fillings 161, 231, 232,

237

dermcidin 28

detoxification 25–60, 64–65, 72–74

circulatory system and 31–34,

36–39

digestive system and 38, 192,

205

drinking water for 56, 194–

195, 198–199, 202–203,

220, 227, 236

healing crisis and 80, 163,

201–202, 216–217,

218–226, 228–229, 233,

255–256

kidneys and 26–27, 34, 41–40

liver and 27, 37–38, 49,

223–224, 233

lungs and 27–28, 40

lymphatic system and 31–34,

81–82, 184–187, 201

nutrient support for 212–223,

227, 231, 236–237

skin and 28–31, 37

detoxification protocols 113–118,

150–151, 167–168, 184–

187, 189–208, 209–242

Battle Creek Lifestyle Health

Center 231–232

chelation therapy 225–226

Environmental Health Center

229–231

HealthMed and Narconon 126,

225, 226–229

insulin potentiation therapy

(IPT) 235

Integrated Medical Specialists

234–235

L. Ron Hubbard Sweat Purification

Program 217–226,

226–229

Major Autohemotherapy

(MAHT) 253

niacin therapy 217–223, 225,

226, 227, 229–231

SpiritMed 233–234

ultraviolet blood irradiation

(photoluminescence) 253

dichlorobenzene 65, 66, 75, 77

diet and food 40, 192, 194–195,

197, 205, 214, 220, 222,

223–224, 236–237

dioxin 62–63, 236

doctors, list of 261–273

E

Edison, Thomas 16, 121

Edwin Smith Papyrus 4

electric light bath 19, 38, 39, 56,

113–118, 118, 200, 232–

231, 240

electromagnetic spectrum 92–104,

94, 119, 120–124, 124,

170–171, 234, 237–238

Environmental Protection Agency

(EPA) 63, 65, 123, 217,

224, 251

enzymes 57, 210

essential fatty acids (EFAs) 214

essential oils 217

aromatherapy and 127–126,

148–149, 180–181, 191,

205, 238, 246, 251–252,

253

exercise 32, 35, 42–43, 46, 68, 81,

167, 194, 195, 212, 220,

227, 238

detoxification protocols, continued

 Index 321

extremely low frequency (ELF) 93,

94, 120–124, 133, 237–

238

F

far infrared radiation (FIR) 54–55,

93, 94, 97–98, 106–107,

107, 114, 119–120, 121,

128, 133–134, 195–196

biological processes and 98–103

FIR technology products 130

penetration of 100–103, 161,

166, 199, 202, 232

water and 101–103

fat

as insulation 28

nervous system and 64

sebum and 29, 30

toxin storage and 49, 64–65,

210–211

fertilizers 69

fever 35, 43, 45–46, 50–60, 162

fillings, dental. See dental amalgams

and porcelain fillings

flavonoids 213

fluoride 27, 82

folic acid 213

Food and Drug Administration

251, xix

formaldehyde 69, 70, 70–71, 237

free radicals 68, 211–212, 257

G

glues and adhesives 70

glutamine 213

glutathione 213

H

health-related organizations 274–275

heat 87–104

conduction 88–89, 89–91,

100, 103, 107, 116–118

convection 88–89, 90–91, 103,

108, 113, 116–118, 131,

146–147

radiation (radiant heat) 16,

88–89, 90, 91, 91–104,

94, 106–124, 115, 133–

154, 146–147, 170–171,

195–196

heatstroke 55, 197–198

heavy metals 49–50, 66, 67, 69–

86, 73–74, 209, 236, 237

antiperspirants and 81–82

heavy metal poisoning 184–187,

225–226, 226, 231

Herschel, Frederick William 95–96

hydrocarbons 66, 70, 77, 79, 125,

238, 249

hydrotherapy 39, 56, 89–90, 113–

116, 115, 117, 158, 163,

189, 197, 198, 199–

200, 202, 231, 232, 233,

233–234. See also cold

treatments

in Austria 11–14

hyperthermia 25, 52–60, 234–

235, 256

I

infrared radiation (IR) 92, 93, 93–

103, 94, 106–107

IR technology products 97

insecticides 70

iodine 68

iron 68, 213

322 The Holistic Handbook of Sauna Therapy  K

Kellogg, John Harvey 19, 37–39,

39, 49–50, 55–60, 106,

113–118, 178–179, 182,

200, 240, 246

Kneipp, Sebastian 12

L

laws of thermodynamics 45, 89

lead 27, 66, 70, 72, 236

Lindsay, Kate 16

löyly 21, 58, 109, 110–111, 113,

119–124, 134, 146–147,

166

M

magnesium 68, 203, 213

massage 32, 82, 167, 184–187,

204–205, 233

Mayo Clinic 51

medical conditions 155–188

cardiovascular system 41, 71,

157–159, 167, 251

angina pectoris 157–158,

158, 170–171

aortic stenosis 157–158,

170–171

arteriosclerosis 73–74,

170–171

atherosclerosis 157, 170–

171

cardiac arrhythmia 158,

170–171

cardiac edema 170–171

cerebral thrombosis 170–

171

congestive heart failure

157–158, 158–159,

170–171, 193

frostbite 170–171

heart conditions 20, 46, 47,

123, 193, 230, 231, 256

hemophilia 162, 170–171

high blood pressure (hypertension)

71, 73–74, 157,

165, 170–171, 193

leukemia 122, 123, 170–

171, 237

low blood pressure (hypotension)

158, 170–171, 193

myocardial infarction 73–

74, 157–158, 170–171,

204

varicose veins 170–171

gastrointestinal tract 38, 167,

184–187

appendicitis 38, 172–173

candida 172–173

colic 73–74

colitis 38, 72, 172–173, 219

constipation 71, 73–74,

172–173

Crohn’s disease 172–173

diarrhea 71, 73–74, 172–

173

digestion 73–74

diverticulitis 256

dysentery 172–173

flatulence 73–74, 172–173

food poisoning 172–173

fungal infections 172–173

heartburn 172–173

hemorrhoids 38, 71,

172–173

indigestion 172–173, 230

irritable bowel 172–173

leaky gut 172–173

nausea 73–74, 159, 172–

173, 219, 230

parasites, protozoa, and

worms 172–173

medical conditions

cardiovascular system, continued

 Index 323

stomach disorders 172–173

ulcer 13, 71, 172–173

vomiting 73–74, 172–173

injuries

arthritis 14, 41, 52, 72,

73–74, 110, 176–177

back pain 176–177

bursitis 176–177

carpal tunnel 176–177

fascitis, hardening 176–177

fibromyalgia 41, 163, 167,

176–177, 184–187, 203

frozen shoulder 176–177

gout 73–74, 246

inflammation 11, 38, 50,

52, 68–69, 163, 176–

177, 230

joints 38, 57, 80, 176–177

ligaments 176–177

lumbago 176–177

muscles 38, 57, 73–74, 80,

163, 176–177

neck pain 176–177

repetitive stress injury

176–177

rheumatism 56, 176–177

skeletal pain 176–177

swelling 163, 176–177

tendonitis 176–177

tissue damage 176–177

whiplash 176–177

wounds 246, 254

nervous system and brain 71,

81, 230

anxiety 71, 178–179

autism 71, 73–74, 178–179

autoimmune disorders 231

behavioral problems 178–

179

Bell’s Palsy 178–179

brain damage 73–74

brain tumor 122, 123,

156–157, 178–179

cerebral palsy 178–179

cognitive impairments 63,

64, 228

convulsions 123

depression 38, 71, 72, 156,

161, 178–179, 184–187,

230

dizziness 38, 123, 159,

178–179

emotional disturbance 64,

68, 73–74, 123

encephalitis 178–179

epilepsy 71, 161, 162,

178–179

fainting 178–179

irritability 71, 72, 228

learning disabilities 64, 72,

73–74

memory problems 64, 71,

72, 73–74, 123, 167,

228, 230

mental confusion 11, 38,

64, 71, 72, 73–74, 123,

178–179

multiple sclerosis 71,

72, 77–79, 123, 164,

178–179, 228, 230

neuralgia 38, 57, 178–179

neuritis 178–179

panic attacks 71

paralysis 11, 38, 77, 178–

179

Parkinson’s disease 71,

178–179

peripheral neuropathy 72,

77, 77–79

polio 51

Raynaud’s syndrome 178–

179

sciatica 13, 178–179

medical conditions

gastrointestinal tract, continued

medical conditions

nervous system and brain, cont.

324 The Holistic Handbook of Sauna Therapy  seizures 73–74, 77, 125,

167, 230

stress 11, 40, 68, 123,

178–179

tremors 73–74

other conditions

adrenal stress 156

AIDS 184–187, 253

alcoholism 184–187

anemia 38, 73–74, 246

anorexia nervosa 184–187

autoimmune disorders

72–73, 110, 123

autointoxication 37–39, 41

birth defects 73–74

bone disease 73–74

bone loss 41

cancer 38, 41, 52–60, 63,

71, 73–74, 81–82, 111,

123, 184–187, 221, 230,

234, 235, 237, 246, 253,

256, 257

chronic fatigue 72, 156,

184–187

congestion of inner organs

36–39, 42, 49

dental problems 184–187

diabetes 11, 41, 56, 72,

161, 184–187, 231, 246

drug addiction 184–187

ear infections 51, 80, 159

ear problems 71, 73–74,

167

environmental illness

54–55, 64–65, 71, 125,

126, 126–127, 132, 133,

148–149, 184–187, 203,

237, 238

eye inflammation 82, 162

eye problems 73–74, 123,

184–187

fatigue 71, 77, 80, 123,

167, 184–187

gall bladder problems 38

gangrene 184–187, 246

gingivitis 73–74, 184–187

Hashimoto’s thyroiditis

184–187

headache 71, 73–74, 79, 80,

110, 123, 184–187, 230

hepatitis 184–187, 256

hormone dysfunction

184–187

hypoglycemia 184–187

immune disorders 81, 167

infections 50, 68–69,

73–74, 123, 178–179,

184–187, 253, 257

insomnia 71, 100, 110,

184–187, 230, 246

liver ailments 11, 38, 71,

72, 73–74, 81, 184–187

Lyme disease 51, 184–187

lymph problems 184–187

migraine 184–185

multiple chemical sensitivity

64–65, 80, 125,

126, 126–127, 128–129,

132, 148–149, 152–153,

184–187, 229–230, 230,

231, 233, 237, 238

obesity 56, 184–185, 223,

231

pain 14, 71, 73–74, 167

pancreatic disease 38, 256

photosensitivity 73–74

pituitary gland 73–74

rheumatism 56

skeletal disorders 77

stroke 168, 170–171,

184–185, 246

medical conditions

nervous system and brain, cont.

medical conditions

other conditions, continued

 Index 325

thyroid gland (overactive)

72, 73–74, 162–163,

184–187

thyroid gland (underactive)

72, 73–74, 184–187

vision impairment 80, 82

weakness 38, 73–74, 77, 80

yeast infections 73–74

reproductive system

birth defects 123

breast conditions 174–175,

230

endometriosis 174–175

fallopian tube cysts 174–

175

fertility 73–74

impotence 73–74

infertility 123

labor difficulties 11

menopause 174–175

menstruation 163–164,

174–175

ovary cysts 174–175

pregnancy 174–175, 229

pregnancy difficulties 63,

73–74, 123

prostate conditions 174–

175

sexually transmitted diseases

11, 174–175

syphilis 246

testicle conditions 174–175

vaginitis 14, 174–175

respiratory tract

allergies 41, 73–74, 110,

123, 148–149, 152–153,

180–181, 184–187

asthma 71, 73–74, 166–

167, 180–181, 231, 246,

247, 251, 253

bronchitis 73–74, 166–167,

180–181, 253

cold 180–181

cough 180–181, 247

emphysema 73–74, 180–

181, 253

hay fever 180–181, 246

infections 180–181

influenza 246

laryngitis 180–181

lungs 180–181

nosebleeds 80, 166–167,

180–181

pneumonia 51, 166–167,

180–181, 246

sinus infection/congestion

71, 80, 167, 180–181

sneezing 180–181

sore throat 180–181

swollen glands 180–181

tonsillitis 180–181

tuberculosis 13, 38, 180–

181, 251

skin conditions 38

abscesses 182–183

acne and pimples 73–74,

182–183

bacterial infections 182–183

boils 71, 182–183

bruises 182–183

burns 182–183, 246, 254

canker sores 230

cholinergic urticaria 182–

183

cuts and abrasions 182–183

dermatitis 73–74, 159,

182–183, 230

eczema and atopic dermatitis

182–183

fungal infections 182–183,

254

medical conditions

other conditions, continued

medical conditions

respiratory tract, continued

326 The Holistic Handbook of Sauna Therapy  hives 182–183, 219

insect bites 182–183, 254

lesions 182–183

lupus erythematosus 14,

72, 80, 123, 162, 163,

182–183, 230, 231

moles 182–183

nail infections 182–183

psoriasis 182–183, 231

rashes 56, 71, 73–74,

182–183

sunburn 218–219, 254

warts 182–183

urinary tract 167

bladder infection 174–175

cystitis 174–175

kidneys 41, 73–74

kidney infection/

inflammation 12, 72,

174–175

urethra infection 174–175

medical treatment centers, list of

261–273

mercury 66, 70, 72, 76–77, 77,

79, 103, 161, 226, 231,

237

methionine 213

Michigan Chemical Corporation

80–81

microbes 28, 38, 42, 46, 51–60,

52–53, 53, 57, 61–62,

81, 126, 127, 178–179,

184–187, 209, 236, 244,

245, 253

middle infrared radiation (MIR)

93, 94, 97–98, 100

milk thistle (silymarin) 214

minerals. See also names of

individual minerals

beneficial vs. heavy metals

71–72

Moyers, Bill 63–64

N

N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) 213

NASA 98, 111

National Cancer Institute 75

near infrared radiation (NIR) 94,

97–98, 100–101

niacin. See detoxification protocols

nickel 70, 72, 76

O

oils

for massage and skin conditioning

204–205

for wood preservation in sauna

127, 148–149

in the Hubbard Sweat Purification

Program 222,

223–224, 227–228

ozonated olive oil 246, 254.

See also essential oils

outgassing

of plastics and similar materials

70, 128–130, 129–130,

148–149, 152–153

overheating, dangers of.

See temperature

regulation, of the body

ozone

compatibility of materials with

129–130, 131, 150–151,

152–153

inhalation of 250–252, 253

ozone generators 250, 252, 253

ozone therapy 238, 243–260

used in steam cabinets 15,

125–124, 232, 246

medical conditions

skin conditions, continued

 Index 327

P

PBB (polybrominated biphenyl)

80–81, 224–225

PCBs 62–63, 65, 66, 71, 224, 236

PCP 62, 224

persistent organic pollutants

(POPs) 63

pesticides 49, 63, 63–64, 65, 66,

69, 70, 74, 77, 77–79,

79, 80, 82, 204, 224, 236

petrochemicals 63, 70, 77, 79, 237

pH

of the body 39–42, 57, 67, 236

of water 236

phosphorus 68

potassium 55, 67, 68, 203, 227

poultice

charcoal and flax seed 232

products, sauna-related 275–279

R

radiation poisoning 219, 224

resonant absorption 101–102

S

sauna

air quality in 112–113, 152–

153, 166, 191–192

dry air 133, 134, 162,

180–181, 220

fumes 108, 109, 126,

128–130, 132, 146–147,

180–181

ion emissions 110–111,

124, 129, 131, 146–147,

148–149

vapor or steam 109, 110–

118, 117, 134, 146–147,

162, 254–257

build your own 146–147,

279–280, xviii

cleaning of 126–127, 148–149,

152–153, 191, 205, 228

construction materials for

105–135, 124–131, 191

ceramic 127–128, 230

fabric 130–131, 148–149

fiberglass 129–130, 148–

149, 150–151, 152–153,

255

glass 106, 148–149, 150–

151, 160, 230

glues and adhesives 130,

132, 150–151, 152–153

granite 107, 127–128,

148–149

marble 127–128, 129,

148–149

plastics (ABS) 128–130,

129, 132, 148–149,

152–153

plastics (non-ABS) 128–

130, 148–149, 150–151,

152–153

porcelain tile 127–128, 129,

152–153, 228

stainless steel 148, 152–153

stone 152–153

wood 110, 125–127

aromatic 125, 126,

148–149, 152–153,

228

odorless 129, 148, 230

custom builders 280–281

Finnish 2–4, 4, 109, 110, 120

heat in

penetration of 37, 100–103,

113–118

heat source for 105–135,

133–154, 191, 200

328 The Holistic Handbook of Sauna Therapy  coal 108

electric heater 106, 110,

111, 118–124, 120–124,

131, 131–132, 134, 146–

147, 148–149, 195–196,

228, 230

electric light bulbs 118,

131, 146–147

FIR electric heater 47,

119–120, 124, 131, 146–

147, 157, 158, 161, 164,

166, 178–179, 182–183,

195–196, 198, 199, 202,

230, 232, 255

heated sand 105, 107

hot rocks or stones 89, 106,

107, 108–110, 110,

111, 117–118, 119, 120,

146–147, 195–196

stove (gas-burning) 133,

146–147

stove (wood-burning) 105,

107–108, 108, 111, 113,

117–118, 133, 146–147,

195–196

wood fire (open) 105, 107–

108, 108, 110, 117–118,

118, 146–147

manufacturers 281–286

portability of 128, 131, 132–

133

size and style of

cabinet 110, 120, 125, 128,

129–130, 130, 131,

132, 132–133, 146–147,

150–151, 152–153, 157,

160, 161, 162, 166–167,

178–179, 196, 232,

254–257

room 110, 110–118, 125,

127–128, 130, 131–132,

132–133, 146–147, 150–

151, 152–153, 160, 161,

162, 166–167, 178–179,

196, 228, 232

tent 130–131, 132–133,

148–149, 150–151,

152–153

temperature of. See temperature,

of sauna

ventilation in 131–132, 191,

228

sauna history (cross-cultural) 2–4,

4, xv–xvi

African sauna 10

Canadian use of Finnish sauna

9

Colonial American use of Finnish

sauna 8–9

East Indian heat treatments 4–5

English use of Turkish bath

10–11

German sauna 20–21

Islamic hamman 6–7

Japanese sweat house or mushiburo

9–10

Mayan sweat house, or pib na

7, xv–xvi

Mexican dry sauna or temescal

(temescalli) 7–8

North American native sweat

lodge 8, 196. See

also sweat lodge, North

American native

Russian sauna or bania (or

banya) 10

sauna therapy and use 126, 212

alcohol use and 157, 192–194,

200

sauna

heat source for, continued

sauna

size and style of, continued

 Index 329

children and infants and

159–160

contraindications and cautions

47, 55–58, 118–120,

133, 155–188, 189–208,

230, 233, 239–240,

255–256

drug flashbacks and 79, 221

drug use and 79–80, 161–162,

182–183, 184–187, 191,

194, 229

duration of 43, 47, 56, 56–57,

114, 115–116, 132,

157, 159, 160, 163, 165,

201–202, 202, 220, 227,

232, 234, 255–256

eating and 192

emotional and spiritual aspects

of 3, 6–7, 8, 9–10, 109,

109–110, 132–133, 199,

205–207

how to take a sauna 47–48,

117, 163, 165, 172–173,

178–179, 189–208,

233–234, 236–242

implants and 232

artificial joints 156

cochlear implants 160

metal pins or rods 164

pacemakers 165

silicone 167–168

older people and 164–165

pregnancy and 165–166

sexual behavior and sauna use

xviii

skin

and the urinary tract 31

biology of 28–31, 35, 35–36,

36–37, 39, 40, 101, 160

brushing 204

soap for 182, 204

sleep 220, 228, 238–239

sodium 55, 67, 203, 227

sodium laurel sulfate (SLS) 82, 237

solvents 65, 66, 70, 79, 237

spa associations 286–287

spas, listing of 288–304

styrene 66, 69, 70, 77

sulfur 214

sulfur dioxide 70

sun and sunlight 93–95, 105, 106–

107, 122, 238, 245

superoxide dismutase (SOD) 213

sweat 31, 34–58, 80–83

chemicals found in 75–83,

80–83

components of 49

drugs found in 79, 79–80, 126,

161, 219–221, 220–222

heavy metals found in 75–83,

80–83

sweat glands 28–31, 34–35, 36,

254

sweating/body heating 25–60

amino acid loss and 67

blood cell count and 51,

170–187, 257

cardiovascular system and 32,

36–37, 42, 42–43, 44,

57, 157, 157–159, 159,

170–187, 192, 196–197,

198, 201, 257

enzymes and 48–49, 55,

170–187, 257

glucose loss and 47–46, 68

heat elimination and 25–26,

30, 34–58, 36, 160

heat shock proteins and 53, 55

hormones and 46–48, 50–51,

54–55, 55, 58, 68, 156,

159, 193

immune response and 51,

52–53, 157

sauna therapy and use, continued

330 The Holistic Handbook of Sauna Therapy  lymphatic system and 32, 57,

157

metabolism and 30, 43, 43–49,

48–49, 49, 50–51, 53,

57, 162–163, 170–187,

200, 205, 212, 256

microbes and 68–69, 170–187

mineral loss and 39, 55, 56,

67–68, 192, 194–195,

203, 227

nervous system and 35

pain elimination and 54–55,

170–187

relaxation and 30, 54, 57,

170–187

respiratory system and 28,

42–43, 159, 170–187

vitamin loss and 67–68, 203,

227

waste removal and 25–33,

31, 39, 43, 49–60, 57,

67–69, 75–83, 170–187,

184–187, 201, 215, 228,

257

water loss and 25–26, 30,

30–31, 31, 34–35, 39,

44, 55, 56, 113–118,

194–195, 197–198,

198–199, 202–203, 220,

227, 228

weight loss and 43–49, 48–49

sweat lodge, North American native

108–110, 110, 111, 132.

See also sauna history

(cross-cultural)

T

temperature 51–52, 87–104, 96–

97, 112–113, 119

of sauna 14, 17, 56, 110, 115,

117, 119–120, 124, 128,

131–132, 133, 146–147,

156–157, 157, 158, 159,

162, 163, 164, 166, 170–

171, 174–175, 178–179,

182–183, 195–196, 199,

201–202, 228, 230, 234,

xvi

temperature regulation

of the body 34–58, 44–45,

45–46, 47–48, 48–49,

50–60, 55–58, 56,

98–99, 115, 117, 157,

160, 164, 195, 196–197,

197–198, 230, 234–235

dangers of overheating 55–

56, 165, 195, 197–198,

201–202

of the sauna 58

tenko-seki 102–103, 107

Tesla, Nikola 121, 246, 254

THC 62

Thorp, Clark E. 247–248

tin 72

toluene 66, 69, 70, 75, 77

tourmaline 107

toxins 27

biological 67–69

effects of 67–75

found in blood 81, 221,

223–224

found in fat 80, 81, 218, 221,

223–224, 225, 228

found in sweat 61–86, 80–83,

114, 126, 131

found in urine 76, 76–77, 79,

114, 221

removal of 157

stored in body 41, 49–60,

61–86, 191, 209–242

toxic overload 41, 61–86,

167–168, 216–217, 223,

233

sweating/body heating, continued

 Index 331

transfer factor 231

trichloroethylene (TCE) 66, 75

turpenes 125–126, 148–149, 152–

153, 251–252

U

ultraviolet radiation (UV) 106–

107, 182–183, 245, 247,

252, 253

V

vitamins

A 213, 227

B-complex 68, 213, 222, 227.

See also detoxification

protocols

C 68, 213, 227

D 227, 238

E 213

niacin deficiency 230–231

volatile organic compounds

(VOCs) 28, 65, 69–70,

77–79, 79, 237

W

Wilson’s Thyroid Syndrome 48–

49, 73

Winternitz, Wilhelm 12, 115

X

xylene 66, 70, 77

Z

zinc

bound (a beneficial mineral)

68, 213

unbound (a heavy metal) 70

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