For the first time, Switzerland's leading doctor of alternative medicine explains his theories and shares his unique two-part nutritional plan that is so effective in rejuvenating and healing a wide range of chronic systemic diseases. His diet for whole body healing begins with the 3-week "Swiss Detox Diet", which: --Eliminates hidden food allergies --Purges old toxins --Alkalizes the body --Boosts the body's natural immune system. The Swiss Secretalso details an easy, anti-aging, and delicious way to eat for your health and vitality for the rest of your life. While effortless weight loss and renewed well being is one benefit of this diet, the program is extremely effective at dealing with many autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, including: --allergies --asthma --arterial sclerosis --high blood pressure --arthritis --osteoporosis --cancer --the effects of chemotherapy --acid reflux --type 2 diabetes Includes menu plans and over 100 recipes.

Thomas Rau, M.D., is Medical Director of the Paracelsus Clinic in Lustmuhle, outside of Zurich, which attracts patients and clients from all over the world. He also presides over a sister clinic, Al Ronc, in the Swiss Alps. His articles are widely published, and he lectures internationally.

Susan Wyler, former food editor of Food & Wine magazine, is author of 8 previous books.