Vitality coach Sally K. Norton sheds light on oxalosis or oxalate poisoning - a serious health problem that she herself experienced, and one that has been experienced by adherents of diets that may at first appear to be healthy. These diets are rich in foods such as brewed tea, chocolate, almonds, miso, cereal grains, and leafy greens like spinach and rhubarb. When the amount of oxalates entering the body via these ingredients overwhelms its ability to process them, the result is toxic. Symptoms of oxalate poisoning can include frailty and weakness, joint problems, weak bones and teeth, nerve irritation and dysfunction, difficulties with concentration or mood, immune problems (rashes, inflammation, fatigue), digestive and urinary issues, as well as some forms of cancer. While research into improving the body’s ability to regulate oxalates is ongoing, Norton recommends intelligently reducing the oxalate load in the diet. Toxic Superfoods details her theories, relates research and insights, and makes dietary recommendations that could be critical for many readers.

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Dr. Bradley Nelson is a prominent figure in the field of energy medicine. In The Emotion Code, he explores the concept of emotional baggage, defining it as negative emotional residue left from emotionally charged events, potentially causing physical symptoms, negative thoughts, and behaviors that hinder personal growth. According to Dr. Nelson, emotional baggage can even be passed down generations​​.

Part of the book is devoted to examining the scientific basis behind emotional baggage. For Dr. Nelson, this involves understanding the body’s energy system and the idea that negative emotions are “stored,” affecting physical health through symptoms such as fatigue, headaches, digestive problems, anxiety, depression, and addiction. Instrumental to understanding energy systems and storage is the concept of the "Heart-Wall," an energetic barrier built from trapped emotions that can block one from feeling love and happiness. Dr. Nelson proposes several methods for lifting this barrier.

Central among these methods is the Emotion Code technique itself. It uses muscle testing to identify trapped emotions and then release them using magnets along specific energy meridians in the body. According to Dr. Nelson, this process can alleviate various ailments, ranging from depression to physical pain, and can lead to improved relationships and life circumstances. The book also gives advice on other powerful methods such as meditation and journaling.