Nicholas Schnell, RH (AHG), RD, LMNT
With our environment, homes and food becoming increasingly toxic, it is more important to practice natural cleansing methods now than any time in history. The information contained in this book is essential to reestablishing and maintaining good health. Cleansing is one of the oldest and most revered natural healing practices. It is also one of the most misunderstood. This is the first book to take a comprehensive approach to cleansing and detoxification programs. The Four Winds Holistic Cleanse described in this book is the first complete program to address detoxifying the entire body in a safe, gentle and effective manner.
This book provides the reader with everything they need to know about cleansing including the history, the body’s detox pathways, understanding toxins and their role in disease, herbal medicine and supplements, home spa techniques and a specific two week program. The program is based on a combination of clinical experience working with patients, the latest scientific findings and best of ancient traditions. The most unique aspect of this book is its emphasis on showing the reader how to embracing cleansing as a truly transformative physical healing process and a catalyst to personal growth. The Four Winds Holistic Cleanse is a powerful catalyst anyone can use to stimulate the bodies innate ability to heal itself. By purchasing this book, you are taking a powerful journey to return to optimal health.
"All true healing begins with detoxification. This book will show how to cleanse and detoxify your body’s systems safely and effectively." Michael Tierra, author of the East West Herb Course, Way of Herbs and Planetary Herbology and founder of the American Herbalists Guild (AHG).
“Unlike many books on cleansing, Nicholas shares a comprehensive, historical and practical synopsis of cleansing therapies. The program is safe, simple and practical. Most importantly it is backed by his years of practicing as a clinical herbalist. I highly recommend it to anyone who has interest in cleansing or natural healing.” Miles Coleman, Herbalist, RH (AHG)
“I recommend this book to my patients as a useful adjunct to natural healing and Traditional Chinese Medicine treatments. I have seen many patients benefit tremendously from the Four Winds Holistic Cleanse program described in this book. I feel it is excellent for helping to heal many of the chronic diseases facing so many Americans today.”
Joel Dunning, Acupuncturist, M.Ac., L.Ac., Dipl.Herb.
Nicholas Schnell, RH (AHG), RD, LMNT has studied herbal medicine since the age of twelve. He is a clinical herbalist and clinical nutritionist in private practice in Omaha, Nebraska. He maintains a thriving alternative medicine clinic, helping those of all ages who suffer from a variety of diseases. His unique and diverse background integrates Native American, European, American, Traditional Chinese, Traditional Ayurvedic, and clinical approaches to herbal medicine. He is the founder of the Four Winds Center for Herbal Studies and faculty member at a variety of local colleges. Nicholas’s passion for cleansing programs grew out of his observation of how drastically they improved his own health and the health of his patients. His decision to write this book was based on his concern for how much confusion there was regarding cleansing programs among the public and healthcare providers. His discovery of many unhealthy cleansing programs compelled him to share his vision and wisdom of detox therapies with the world.
Contacting the Author and Additional Information on Seasonal Cleansing
Visit the author’s clinic website at www.FourWindsNHC.com. Extra books and cleansing products can be ordered from his on-line store at www.cleansingdepot.com. Nicholas can be contacted for professional lectures and workshops via email at spiritbear4@msn.com.
Many of my best, early memories of studying natural medicine were the first liver cleanses I finished and how they made me feel renewed and refreshed like never before. But I also remember my sense of unease with many of the changes my body went through and how difficult it was to find reliable information. Every book or natural healer had a different answer. Numorous books I read were authored by people without experience or appropriate education. My college psychology professor told my class to read the forward of any book on child psychology. If the authors had not raised a child we were to throw it away because it was only theoretical and therefore useless. Here, that point of view is more than appropriate.
At the dawn of my practice six years ago, I realized that Americans needed the knowledge of how to appropriately do a holistic cleanse program to regain their health. I saw how inspired people were to overcome their diseases just by taking a simple seasonal cleanse class. While working with these students, I realized even more how much harmful information there was. As I watched many follow different programs, I saw how they were not feeling better after they had finished. This was a clear sign something was wrong with their approach. It appeared as if most everyone was approaching cleansing without common sense or knowledge.
My patients and students sought help because they were attempting to overcome serious diseases like cancer or to repair the body after the destructive effects of chemotherapy. Many had serious or compromised toxic conditions like hepatitis, chronic pesticide exposure or heavy metal poisoning. Others simply wanted to be educated so they could embrace the wisdom of seasonal living and use cleansing as a key part of their preventative health programs. They began to request more detailed information on how cleansing worked and its many benefits.
My focus throughout has been on perfecting a cleansing program that would work for anyone. I found it was not an easy task. Some can’t follow cleansing diets while others demand full strictness. Some had serious diseases that required only mild cleansing while others had illnesses that required greater intensity to speed the recovery process. In other cases, patients had either strong reactions or none at all.
The Four Winds Holistic Cleanse is the result of my observation, study of countless detox programs and passionate clinical experience supervising comprehensive whole body cleansing programs for hundreds of patients. It is the first truly holistic cleansing program in America that can be used in any season and at any stage of life. It is designed for almost everyone, creates dramatic health results and speeds up the body’s rejuvenating process. It is easy to follow and inexpensive. Simply put, it is the only cleansing program you need to know to regain your health and vitality. Even though the cleanse focuses on getting results, there are many built in safety factors. This book details why one should cleanse, how to prepare, what to expect and how to get through the process without quitting. There are even chapters detailing how to keep your body healthy after your cleanse is completed and ways to create lasting lifestyle changes to minimize toxins in your family’s daily life.
It also serves as a guide and brief encyclopedia to both healthcare providers and patients. Many patients may seek the advice of their healthcare provider before beginning a detox program. Unfortunately, many are also looking for reliable information – there are no classes in medical school on detoxification therapies. They may discourage one’s desire to regain their health since they are similarly short on knowledge.
Whether you are a first time cleanser or have years of experience, this book is for you. Knowledge and understanding are half the battle to regaining health. Cleansing therapies are the quickest way to reverse disease and stimulate the body’s healing abilities. Starting a cleanse is a process one needs to clearly understand before embarking on the journey. This book is a roadmap for everything you need to know along the way. In essence, this book is a guideline for healthy everyday living.
It has transformed my own personal health and the lives of many others. It is my vision it will do the same for you.
Nicholas Schnell
March, 2008
