Roni Deluz - 21 Pounds in 21 Days: The Marthas Vineyard Diet Detox

I n 2004 I met Dr. Roni DeLuz by phone when she called to discuss my approach to treating infectious diseases and other chronic and degenerative problems. Dr. Roni had heard about me from some of her patients, at least one of whom I had treated in my clinic in Juarez, Mexico (I also have an office in El Paso, Texas). While I am a traditional medical doctorI am trained as a general practitioner, though I completed postgraduate studies at Columbia University in New York in parasitology and public healthI have worked in several parts of the world, where I have been exposed to healing treatments that are either unavailable or not widely practiced in the United States. Throughout Europe, medical professionals employ a wide range of approaches that can be considered complementary therapies. I have lived and practiced in England, which I consider to be the prototype of a modern society where alternative therapies are taking hold. The British medical system has implemented a permanent program to provide its citizens with information on alternative therapies, such as acupuncture, homeopathy, osteopathy, and herbal medicine, in every public medical setting. In Germany, many practitioners perform in what Americans consider alternative fields. In England, as well as in Belgium, the Netherlands, and other countries, I have set up clinics and trained doctors how to perform chelation and ozone therapies, treatments not practiced by American medical doctors. As a result of this type of exposure and additional training I have received, I take a different approach from the orthodox way many American medical doctors treat patients. Dr. Roni knew this.

Over two or three months Dr. Roni and I spoke several times, during which we spoke about the kind of work we do in our respective practices. Eventually, she asked if she could come to visit me in Mexico so she could see what I do. I happily said yes. After meeting her and learning that she had some medical problems, I offered to treat her. In exchange, she offered the same. My goal was to lose 8 to 10 pounds. I had been a long-distance runner for many yearsIve run in the New York City marathon three times. But between working long hours and being single, I had begun to become less disciplined about eating and had gained a little weight.

So when I went to Dr. Ronis retreat in Massachusetts in January 2004, I already knew quite a bit about her work. But I was quite surprised to discover how deep and comprehensive her protocolher approachis. I detoxed for 16 straight days, which was as long as I could afford to stay away from my practice. To be honest, in the beginning I found detoxing difficult. During the first 5 or 6 days, I was about to quit and say goodbye. I didnt like the eating restrictions, I felt isolated from my work and patients, and I have to admit I was uncomfortable with the roles being reversedI was used to being the caretaker, not the person being taken care of. But after 6 or 7 days, my state of mind began to ease. I began to feel reconciled with the approach. Then it got kind of fun. It was really rewarding to see the changes. I was losing a pound per day. I was feeling better physicallyI was actually feeling very good. My spirits were better and I felt more optimistic. A mental well-being that apparently I had lost suddenly returned to me. By the end of the 16 days, I had shed 16 pounds. It was absolutely amazing!

As both a medical doctor and someone who has experienced the Marthas Vineyard Diet Detox firsthand, I know that Dr. Ronis approach is a good one. It looks at the person holistically rather than focusing on just their health problem. It helps people confront themselves, their habits, and the behaviors that have caused the problem. And it helps them to lose weight, prevent disease, or regain health, depending on their circumstances. I particularly recommend it for people who have problems with overeating and obesity. The program offers what could be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for people to experience a fresh start, a new beginning that can help prevent health problems or the recurrence of existing ones, and to learn how to nourish themselves properly for life. This is particularly true for those who are able to go to Dr. Ronis clinic.

I believe that anyone who needs to regain health should do the Marthas Vineyard Diet Detox. Many times, we can improve our health naturally. That is the key partnaturally. I think its important to accomplish what we can by using the most naturally oriented approaches to preventing or eliminating excess weight and diseases. Rather than relying on quick fixes, medication, or medical interventions to help us get or stay healthy, I believe in practicing prevention and supporting our bodys own ability to heal itself. By educating ourselves about proper nutrition and by learning how important it is to have the proper intake of the right foods, we empower ourselves to improve our health for the rest of our lives.

I believe that Dr. Ronis approach is the right approach for dealing with excess weight and related problems. Though we medical professionals are often wary about complementary and alternative approaches, I think we must also exhibit openness. Particularly in the United States, I believe there is a lot of work to be done in that regard. Fortunately, I believe this is starting to happen; I have seen many American doctors and practitioners overseas, learning what is happening in other countries. We should not close our eyes to alternative approaches that work. The Marthas Vineyard Diet Detox works. I highly recommend it.

Alberto Martinez, MD
El Paso, Texas

T he Marthas Vineyard Diet Detox is not a traditional weight-loss program. You will definitely lose weight, but unlike when you diet, you wont feel hungry, experience cravings, or later experience the yo-yo effect of dropping 10 pounds and then gaining back 15. You wont have to count calories, points, indices, or rankings, or do anything else that requires math. There are no bland or repetitive foods, like grapefruit, grapefruit, grapefruit. You wont spend a lot of money. And I promise not to make you squeeze into any Spandex.

The Marthas Vineyard Diet Detox is a cleansing detoxification program . Were all familiar with people detoxing from drugs and alcohol, but we rarely think of cleansing our bodies of other noxious substances. Yet were all exposed to them daily in the environment and our homes and workplaces. Substances like cigarette smoke; smokestack emissions; pesticide runoff; carpet, paint, and bleach fumes; artificial flavors, colors, and preservatives; antibiotics and hormones; dry-cleaning fluid residue; nail polish; and hair color harm our body and compromise our well-being. Over time, toxic elements accumulate in our cells, gunk up our organs, erode our quality of life, and cause many of the low-grade discomforts that are all too familiar to many of usallergies, fatigue, heartburn, headaches, and a loss of energy. Toxins make us more susceptible to serious chronic diseases like high blood pressure and diabetes. In fact, these poisons foul up the delicate inner workings of many peoples bodies so much that they gain unwanted weight and it becomes nearly impossible for them to slim down. Many overweight people know from experience that weight loss is often about a lot more than eating the right foods and counting calories. For many, toxins are interfering with their bodily functions so much that being fat is not their fault!