The Gut Flush Plan

A Breakthrough Program to Rid Your Body of The Parasites and Toxins That Are Ruining Your Health

Cleaning Up America One Colon At A Time

Top nutritionist Dr. Ann Louise Gittleman redefined weight loss with her revolutionary Fat Flush Plan. Now, Dr. Ann Louise, an acclaimed, award-winning author of more than 30 books, pioneers the next wave of health and healing with her breakthrough latest release, The Gut Flush Plan: The Breakthrough Cleansing Program to Rid Your Body of the Toxins That Make You Sick, Tired, and Bloated(Avery of Penguin Group USA, 978-1-58333-309-9, $22.95).

It�s shocking to discover that intestinal problems are the second highest cause for hospital admissions. More than 70 million Americans suffer from digestive diseases. Each year, nearly 80 million Americans get sick from food. But the problems with America's inner workings go way beyond contaminated meats and peanut butter, and tainted spinach. Whether you suffer from embarrassing gas, bloating, constipation and diarrhea to everyday heartburn and GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) to disruptive and disabling irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), diverticulosis and even obesity, The Gut Flush Plan has the answers when good guts go bad.

"I've taken special care to design the core of The Gut Flush Plan, a three-stage eating and supplement plan, to help anyone, no matter their age, physical condition, or sex, achieve optimum digestive health, " states Dr. Ann Louise. "You'll learn how to strengthen your digestive system's natural defenses by using specific foods that help your GI Good Guys thrive. By improving your 'terrain,' you will reduce your risk of falling victim to the next Food Fright disaster."

First and foremost, The Gut Flush Plan gets back to basics. Dr. Ann Louise takes a fresh look at the significant �forgotten research� on the fundamental building blocks of healing. In her three-step program to �Fortify, Flush and Feed� the gut, she focuses on Mother Nature�s GI Good Guy �miracle helpers:�

Hydrochloric Acid (HCl), the good stomach acid, is the body�s front line of defense against hostile gas-producing bacteria and parasites
Probiotics, the good bacteria, inhabit the walls of the small intestine and the colon, fortifying them and making it harder for pathogenic bugs to take root
Digestive Enzymes, the good catalysts for food absorption that speed the breakdown of food into carbohydrates, protein and fat

These GI Good Guys are all critical to smooth digestive functioning and to defending the body against pathogens and Superbugs like MRSA, H. pylori, Salmonella and E. coli.

Dr. Ann Louise delves into the four fearsome Colon Corruptors�yeast, parasites, Superbugs, and food sensitivities. She puts a magnifying glass to often-overlooked food sensitivities and gluten and chemical intolerances that are linked to abdominal pain and discomfort and unresolved weight gain. She also points out that ninety percent of food allergies and sensitivities stem from the most common reaction-producing foods: wheat, milk, corn, unfermented soy, and peanuts.

�Delayed food sensitivities are especially problematic because most health practitioners are not aware enough to recognize them. They are often caused by antibiotics, eating too much of a few foods, lactose intolerance and even the protein casein, which is found in milk and all cheese products,� says Dr. Ann Louise.

The Gut Flush Plan is a straightforward approach to avoiding contamination in the home and on the road, as well as a proactive plan to bolster health and �rebuild� a stronger digestive system. Through quizzes and eye-opening research, Dr. Ann Louise points out who is at risk and why. �The fact is due to certain diet and lifestyle habits we�ve developed�from mindlessly munching on our favorite corn chips to compulsively using antibacterial soaps�we�ve become part of the problem.�

21 Days to a Healthier Gut

Her three step, three week Gut Flush Plan is a simple and proven solution to digestive health and well-being. It opens the door to enhanced immunity, soaring personal energy, trouble-free digestion, and total health.

Step 1: Fortify -- By building up the digestive tract�s natural defenses you guard yourself against Colon Corrupters. This step has six fortifying tactics including singling out sweets, molds and starches, drinking more water, adding fiber and foods rich in omega-3s, and powering up on probiotics and prebiotics to help control inflammation, increase antibodies, and improve digestion.

Step 2: Flush -- After strengthening your system, you are now ready to clean it! You begin by spicing up your life with cinnamon, garlic, oregano and cayenne to �flush� bugs that give you food poisoning, diarrhea and ulcers. In this step, you add more Colon Corruptor killer foods like pumpkin seeds, kelp, sauerkraut, ground almonds or radishes. This is not a harsh detox flush, but a way of introducing healthier, natural �cleansers.�

Step 3: Feed -- Fuel your body with the healthiest foods that will draw and build on the previous steps. You power up with 8 ounces of protein a day; vitalize with veggies to protect against food-borne parasites and infectious agents, introduce fruits after a two-week hiatus; satisfy with starches like beautiful beans; and add a feeding beverage to help eliminate toxins and pathogens.

We�ve all had days when gut woes have left us sick, tired and bloated without our even knowing the culprit. As Dr. Ann Louise explains in The Gut Flush Plan, now more than ever Americans need a plan of action to guard their bodies against toxic invaders. Filled with menu plans, recipes, shopping lists, and �extra� information sidebars, The Gut Flush Planis a life-changing program to detoxify the body, energize metabolism, and begin a journey of healthy living.

(Broadway, 2006) ISBN: 0-7679-2046-5

AUTHOR�S NOTE: Dr. Gittleman is willing to work with reporters to personally advise them on their way to a healthy digestive tract.

Media Contact:
Tami Oliver
First Lady of Nutrition, Inc.
tami@annlouise.com