 We drank slowly, savoring
every sip. in the evening we all already drunk, slept, slept
as children. On Valentine's dinner we cooked a delicious vegetable
broth. In the evening, just went to bed - and immediately fell asleep. Morning
We waited for sparse, in the form of soup, buckwheat. All day
went nowhere, just relax and enjoy the well-fed life. In the evening Andrew cooked us a fish broth - I like that in life
ate. Output, of course, flying overnight. All we have prepared
Valentine was a very, very tasty. I liked it very,
as we went to Lake Teletskoe - is a mini-Baikal. Honestly
to say, I was afraid the second hunger - if I can again go through
such tests. But surprisingly, the second hunger was twice as
easier to dryness and thirst only appeared on the sixth day, the weakness
generally been tolerant. The second hunger I had for eight days. The only thing on the night of the seventh to the eighth day I was
very high fever all night, had to sleep on the street. If, after
first hunger in the toilet normally, I went on the third day,
after the second hunger - on the second day, and intestines began to work
as a clock. My weight at the time of departure - 70 kg, the A / D - 120/80. Tomorrow
already home to a lot of energy, hunting all turn. Of course, not
want to leave after such a wonderful nature in the stuffy,
dirty city, but at home waiting for beloved husband and work. 331
331CONCLUSION
My dear reader, this book is written with the sole purpose of:
help people regain their lost health. and although the book
devoted to the seemingly dry subject of a relatively narrow therapeutic
starvation, the reader, I hope, could make sure that when it
talking about the human body, the conversation naturally grows narrow
framework of the chosen topic. I would like you to also thoroughly
wondered why a man overcomes illness. By and large, your
disease - a result of your wrong actions. Desire to get rid
from the disease - your battle with unreasonable habits which lead to
wrong actions, deeds, queries. Indeed, the purchase
disease is much easier than its cure. But if treated reasonably, it forces
and means (and this is important in these difficult times) will be allocated to
less. The main thing: not to panic after a doctor put you
diagnosis, and as soon as possible to act. Because the disease is better
treated until it is smarter and hid deeper. Any treatment
will be successful, including the method of dry fasting, when it is applied
time, and people set up to fight for his health to complete victory. Even if the results of treatment are not visible at first, in no case
Do not give up, do not give up. Without faith in the healing you can not
will help neither the doctor nor the healer or sorcerer - none. Only
full confidence that you are cured, can bring you health. And most importantly - that you believe in the best of their ability. in fact
that from any state of the disease, showing the will and perseverance of
any state of mind can go, at worst to get out
or crawl, turn 180 degrees and go in the opposite
side. This is - never too late. Weak and sick people to become
only when he agrees to be named. Installing "I am strong",
backed efforts to promote health, able to turn
the patient in a healthy and weak - a strong one. You can become much
stronger, younger and healthier than they were twenty years old, and to make this transition,
The transition is easy. And then you will want to preserve the newfound status. Thousands
people cope with it. You are not worse than them. they are now more
quality of life. Minor work to maintain their standards are not a burden - it
bears no comparison with the costs of illness. On this, perhaps,
possible and finish the book. I must admit, very much hope that you will find in it
something useful that will help you not only recover, but not sick
and maybe even write me or call on his comments
and proposals. Thank you in advance. With love and respect, Filonov Sergei Ivanovich. Wellness Center Sinegorye "
Tel: 8 (3852) 424278, honeycomb. 8-903 911 2659
E-mail: sergey@filonov.net
Internet site: www. filonov.net. Prior to the meeting and be healthy! 332
332CONTENTS
From the author................................................................................................ 3
Preface.......................................................................................... 7
Dry starvation in nature.................................................................. 12
- Why in the nature of many animal and plant
organisms fall into a different state of suspended animation...................... 12
- Hibernation amphibians............................................................ 15
- Do birds running into hibernation?............................... 20
- What are mammals fall into hibernation?....................... 22
- Is there a estivation in the animal world?............................ 27
- Uniqueness of the body camel.................................................. 30
- Natural and artificial hypobiosis man..................... 34
- Can yoga fall into suspended animation?.................................................... 43
- On the phenomenon of somatic.......................................................................... 56
Historical information about dry limotherapy......................... 60
- Secrets of the Japanese monks................................................................. 66
- Fasting and spiritual practices of the New Age................................ 69
- Interesting facts about dry fasting........................................ 82
- A woman who does not eat.................................................................. 86
- Solntseedy........................................................................................ 90
Dry (absolute) limotherapy............................................ 95
- Hidden body reserves............................................................ 95
- Unexplained properties of water........................................................ 100
The main therapeutic mechanisms of dry fasting............................ 106
- Anti-inflammatory and immunostimulating mechanism... 106
- Mechanism of acidification of the internal environment (acidosis ).... 112
- Autolysis............................................................................................. 116
- Rejuvenating mechanism............................................................ 121
- Extension of youth and the quality of life....................................... 125
- Preventive Mechanism........................................................ 133
Types of dry fasting and their differences................................ 138
- Full Dry Fasting (technique Shchennikova. LA )................ 139
- Dry Cascade Fasting (technique Lavorovna. VP ).............. 141
- Dry Fractional Fasting (technique Filonov. SI )....... 141
- Semi-dry starvation....................................................................... 144
- Combined starvation......................................................... 145
- Indications and contraindications
for the dry fasting................................... 149
Myths about dry limotherapy................................................. 150
Dry limotherapy in various diseases................ 165
- Dry fasting during acute illness..................................... 167
- Dry fasting in chronic diseases.......................... 177
For short-term dry fasting
at home.......................................................................... 254
- Food preparation for fasting........................................... 254
- Colon Cleansing.................................................................... 267
333
333- Liver cleansing............................................................................ 277
- Accelerated cleansing of the body.................................................. 281
- Method of wet fasting
varying duration.......................................................................... 282
- Physiologically useful fasting (FPG) by Arakelyan........ 293
- What are accompanied by starvation?...................................................297
- Dry Fractional starvation..................................................... 304
- How to carry out SFG...................................................... 307
- Recommendations for SG.................................................. 308
- Output of dry fasting. Recommendations................................... 315
- Complications of withdrawal from starvation.......................................... 320
- Blogs and testimonials of patients....................................................... 322
- Conclusion...................................................................................... 331
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M., 1979. 2. Bulanov, YB, "The elimination of short-term fasting ARI
in athletes. 3. V oitovich GA, "Heal thyself." - M., 1998. 4. Herbert Shelton. "Fasting and health." - M., 1996. 5. Dorofeev, Valery. "Train their reserves and live at least 200 years
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6. Eve Adamson and Linda Horning. "Fasting". - M., 2007. 7. Coco A., Luft VM, Tkachenko EI, IE Khoroshilov
"Therapeutic starvation in internal medicine, methodological
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’d like to hear more.”
“It’s been impossible, like losing your life one inch at a time,” she said. “There hasn’ t been a single day that I have felt fully encouraged to be who I
am. I don’ t think you or anyone can really understand.”
“I agree, Kat,” I said. “I really  can’t truly understand. I have n’t been
beaten down for 25 years. I haven’ t had my life dominated. I haven’ t
experienced long-term depression. But I have had some life experiences
that give me perspective. I want to escort you across the bridge  of change. Even though it’ s scary, it’s worth the journey.”
Kat lightened, perhaps feeling a hint of hope. “I’ve been thinking about my options for a long time,” she said. “I used
to think I would  be trapped forever, but I have a glimmer of faith. It has
helped talking to you and some women who are reclaiming their lives. I
have been part of an online wom en’s forum that has given me some hope. It’s still scary to think about major changes.”
“It won’ t be easy,” I said. “I sometimes think I make it sound easier than
it is. Change is a process, with stages. Each stage has its own challenges. But others have made the trans ition, and so can you. Others have found a
way to face their fears, become empowered, and revitalize their lives. I
know you can too.”
Kat seemed unmoved by my words. While I have fought my own
battles, none seem to match the battle women face when trying to reclaim a
life taken from them by a narcissist or emotionally abusive man. I reflected
again on how exhausted many women feel and how the task of recapturing
their lives can be daunting. As challenging as they can be, we must all navigate our way through
difficult changes. We dare not become too paralyzed by the status quo. We
must move through stages of precontemplation, contemplation, preparation,
action, and maintenance. We all must face reality and take the necessary
tasks before us.“It is up to you,” I said to Kat firmly. “You will have to seek supportive
people. If you look hard enough, there are many who can give you support,
applauding as you navigate the frightening process of change. But we can’t
do it for you.”
“I know,” she said. “I’ve though t about it long enough. It’s time to take
action, and I know the action I want to take. I want to leave Jed for a month. I want to give him some time to think about what I’ve been complaining
about and am ready to insist upon. I can no longer live with his temper. I
can’t live with him overpower ing me and stealing my voice. It has to
change, and it’s going to take me leaving for a time for him to take me
seriously.”
I was a bit surprised—she hadn’ t seemed ready for such a bold move. She must have been making unseen progress, tackling unseen hurdles, and
readying herself  for the action phase of change. Listening to other women
talk about making changes had undoubtedly helped her. “I have a sister in Phoenix who has been scolding me,” she said. “She
wants me to leave Jed and make it clear that he has to enter into counseling
before I come back. She’s been tough on me, and I needed that. I know I
need to do this now. I’m ready to do it.”
“This is a big step,” I said. “But it’ s time,” she said. “I’ve got to do this.”
“Okay,” I said. “Let’ s talk about a few things you can expect as you
move forward with this.”
“Sounds good,” she said. Resistance to Change
Kat had obviously considered her earlier resistance to change. She
shared that she had walked through her fears about what Jed was likely to
do when she left. She had played the move over in her mind a hundred
times and was prepared for any number of possibilities. “He is not going to like this,” she said. “First he’ll be mad. Really
angry. I’m not sure what kind of retaliation he’ll take, but he’ll do
something. He might cut me off financially. I’m sure he’ll tell our friends
I’m the bad guy. He’ s going to get everyone on his side. Poor Jed.”“Yes. Many men make all kinds  of threats,” I said. “They usually make
threats in an effort to regain control. When they realize that you are serious,
that their threats aren’ t working, most relinquish control. Not without a
fight though.”
She nodded. “I can handle it,” she said. “He won’ t like it one bit, but I’m prepared to
face his anger. It’s not going to stop me. I’ve got my support group, and the
women there are encouraging me. I finally have got a strong network of
friends who will stand by me.”
We discussed how it was perfec tly normal for Jed to resist change. No
one makes significant changes  without some resistance. This is to be
expected. Resistance is a natural part of the change process. If you understand this
and expect it, you are likely to tolerate the stress of it better. When you
realize that you resisted change, you are better able to understand that he
will resist change too. He has to go through the same process you have gone
through. We don’t leap into change. We inch into it, sometimes kicking and
screaming. Why  should we expe ct anything less from a man whose world is
about to be turned upside down? Kat and I discus sed how her husband had to go through the process of
resistance. Resistance—actually a stage of grieving—is a necessary step
toward ultimate acceptance and change. “He will have to see and feel that you mean business,” I said. “It will be
natural for him to resist your change and push back. It’s worke d before, so
why not now? He’ll test you to see if you mean business. Expec t him to try
to bargain with you, offering a token of change. At that point it is critical
that you not accept anything less than what you need. You will never have
more influence than when you leave and he is left floundering.”
“What do you mean?” she asked. “What I have seen thousands of times is that when women become
strong and courageous enough  to leave, their mate feels threatened and
struggles to regain control. If they cannot regain control they may act
erratically. Your husband may become angrier. However, when  he realizes
you are not going to back down, he will likely come to the stark realization
that the only path is through  the problem, not around it. The only path for
him is to squarely face what you are insisting upon. Change. Now.”Kat sat silently. Her conviction seemed to crumble. “Am I doing the right thing?” She looked suddenly scared. She was going through very natural doubts and fears, reconsidering her
course of action. Taking the leap of change nearly always comes with
doubts. We cannot fully predic t what will happen, and it’s a lot easier to
cling to the world we know rather than face the one we don’ t.
“I can’t tell you what is right or wrong, Kat,” I said. “You need to act on
your own convictions. This is a time to listen carefully to the Lord and His
promptings. Do you have peace about your decision?”
“I have thought a lot about the Scripture that says, ‘The peace of God,
which transcend s all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in
Christ Jesus.’”
“Yes,” I said. “That is a great promise.”
“Do you think what I’m doing is sound?” she asked. “Your path does seem very soun d,” I said. “You have thought long and
prayed hard about this. What you have told me you want and need is
healthy. I support what you are doing.”
Kat had reached the point of no return. Though frightened and
concerned, she was ready to move forward. She would never likely feel 100
percent certain of her decision. Who ever is? But she had reached critical
mass, the tipping point, where she had to move forward. The Fear of Change
Kat was in the preparation stage  of change. She had gone through years
of preco ntemplation and month s of contemplation, and now she was in
preparation and soon would be ready to move into the action phase of
change. It is not unusua l, when facing monumental change, to fear unknown
outcomes. We can control ourselves, but we can never control how another
will act. While Kat knew Jed well, she could not predict whether he was
going to fly into a rage, threaten to withhold money, or perha ps even use
intimidation to get her to come back. I’ve seen it all during my career. I’ve seen men become enraged that
their mate would have the auda city to leave them. I’ve seen men bar the
door, empty the bank account, and make wild threats to regain control.I’ve also seen men attempt to negotiate a deal. They bargain, hoping
that if they give a little, it will be enough. They offer to go to a little
counseling. They promise to see a


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strength and infinite variety of movement. The "Illusion of Descartes" proves the tongue's magnificent
sensitivity. This philosopher observed that a pinhead-sized cavity
seems as large as a matchhead to the tongue: such is the organ's
unique capacity to magnify tactile impressions. More importantly,
the tongue is the major means of directing your chi into your lover
prior to intercourse. This is because the tongue is the main switch
for the chi flowing in your microcosmic orbit. Whenever you kiss
deeply or lick her, your life energy flows into her, and hers into
you. A power tongue is like a magic wand, sprinkling bliss wher-
ever it touches, making the spark that connects two life forces. The essential Tongue Kung Fu exercises follow:
A. Serpent Tongue: Thread an orange with string and secure
one end of the string with a 1" section of toothpick. Hang theExercises To Increase Male Potency 247
orange at mouth level. Then lash out at the orange precisely in the
manner of a viper. Shoot the tongue straight out of the mouth,
making it ver,y firm and sharp-pointed. Fire it directly forward and
with practice increase speed. This serpent-movement is useful in
stimulating breasts, genitals, and ears. Ears are especially sen-
sitive, as each ear has dozens of acupuncture points that connect to
the whole body when activated by chi flowing through the tongue. B. Hook Tongue: Using the hanging orange, stick out the
tongue as far downwards toward your chin as possible. Stick the
tip forward. Then try to hook the orange as you lick up its side. This action is especially exciting to the genitals; if you touch her g-
spot, it may cause her to release her "elixir of moon," the female
ejaculate considered by Taoists to contain a super powerful yin
essence. C. Slap Tongue: With the hanging orange stick the tongue
quite far out while drawing it to the extreme left. Then quickly
swing it to the right, forcefully slapping the orange with the rigid
tongue side. Then start with the tongue at the extreme right and
slap at the orange with a quick movement to the left. Slap the
orange around with increasing power and speed. Teach this to your
lover, she can use it to arouse your "Jade Stalk" (ancient Chinese
term for "penis"). It will increase your own oral dexterity and
nimbleness much to her delight. After some practice you should be able to dribble the orange. Catch it on tongue tip, side and surface, balance it with flashing
movements. Use the orange for the first month; then move up to
grapefruit for the second. In the third month graduate to a hanging
glass jar filled with little steel balls or with nails, beginning with
ballast of ¥1 lb. and progressing to 1 lb. As you improve larger jars
may be used. Wash citrus fruits before and after each workout. Keep them
in a plastic bag in the refrigerator. In this way the fruits may be
used for a few weeks of practice, and you will avoid infection. It is
of the highest importance to keep your mouth clean and free of
offensive odor. Casanova himself commented on the discouraging
effect of bad breath. In fact tongue Kung Fu will stimulate the
production of fresh, clean saliva, which you should swallow in a
single gulp to your navel. Taoists consider saliva to be a very
potent elixir that can be used to intensify and center one's chi. If
you have an ongoing problem with plaque coating your tongue, eat248 Taoist Secrets Of Love
less meat and more vegetables and use a tongue scraper to clean it
daily. The graduate school of tongue exercises involves the use of a
plastic ruler, which you alternately lift up and depress with the
broad base of the tongue. These Power Lifts strengthen the tongue
muscles and complement the darting practice. You may use any
flexible material such as wood, metal or bamboo for the ruler. Use
only smooth rulers, since any wound in the tongue is slow to heal. It sits in a medium full of microbes. If your tongue should happen
to suffer a cut for any reason, you may find it helpful to rinse the
mouth with boiled salt water thrice daily. Once you have practiced the secret tongue gymnastics, you
are ready to approach the fortunate partner of your choice. Find
the spots of her greatest sensitivity and lavish your skill upon them. Often you may find those points by watching where the woman
directs her hand or eye. When you've found the places where she wants you, enjoy
playing with your full complement of tongue techniques. What
pleases best in one place may not be what she craves in another. Watch for her responses; she will tell you with unmistakeable elo-
quence when you hit the mark. D. For tumescent nipples you may unfold the Drill Tongue. In
this esoteric practice the tip of the tongue drives the projecting
nipple back into the breast where it is whirled around in a little
circle, creating a thrilling spiral of energy. If you perform Tongue Kung Fu in the vagina, moisten the
right thumb and index finger. Put the thumb inside the vagina and
the wet index finger over the anus opening. Seal the anus to pre-
vent loss of your partner's energy. When your partner kisses your
genitals, have her seal your anus with a moistened middle finger
while she stimulates your scrotal region with the other fingers. I must emphasize the importance of being with partner who
observes reasonable standards of hygiene. The genitals and anus
are warm and moist, ideal conditions for bacterial growth. Wash
and keep them clean especially when you have sex. Odor can spoil
or lessen the enjoyment of sex. Like the tongue, the index finger is also a very powerful stim-
ulator. You may have it lightly explore the vagina and gently mas-
sage the clitoris. Keep your finger nails clean, especially the index
finger. Trim the nail quite short and file it to a smooth surfaceExercises To Increase Male Potency 249
which will not scratch sensitive tissues. The utmost gentleness
must be used in these attentions. Pain may upset your mate and
bring her pleasure to a screaming halt. The gentle of the index finger can easily stimulate the gland
(critoris) and the G spot which lie behind the pelvic bone, one inch
behind the gland (cretoris). DIAGRAM 37
TONGUE KUNG FU
Use an orange for
beginning practice. Serpent Tongue
Slap Tongue
Strike Sideways
with ridge of tongue
Lick Tongue
Stretch Dowi250 Taoist Secrets Of Love
Tongue Kung Fu exercises strengthen
the tongue's ability to direct Chi from
your Microcosmic Orbit into your lover's
erogenous zones. Use a hanging grapefruit for the
2nd month of practice. A jar filled with weights
is used for advanced practice. Use a flexible rule for the power
lift exercise. HOT AND COLD BATHS FOR SEXUAL HEALTH
These ancient time tested methods that have come down to us help
build the body's resistance to disease. (a) Cold Water Sitz Baths
This technique is extremely good to alkalize the blood of the
genital groin area. This increases blood flow to the genital area,
stimulating the prostate and production of sperm for the man (and
stimulating the hormones in a woman), thus increasing sexual po-
tential. The procedure is quite simple. Just squat or sit in a tub of
cold water so that your genitals, anus, and coccyx are submerged
in the water. Minimum time for this is ten to twenty minutes. Start
with cool water and gradually accustom yourself to colder tem-
peratures. (b) Alternating Hot and Cold Water Baths, Showers or Sitz
BathsExercises To Increase Male Potency 251
This also is an ancient technique in which one alternately
plunges into first hot, then cold water. This method increases blood
circulation, tonefies the body, increases resistance to disease, and
stimulates hormone production, thus increasing sexual potential. One must stay for a minimum of three minutes in either hot or cold
baths before one alternates to the other temperature extreme. And,
one must alternate at least six times to be effective. Try for 12 times
is best, with at least three minutes in each one. If you don't have
time, during your morning shower begin it hot—while soaping—
and finish with a cold rinse. One may also instead of plunging into the bath, gradually
enter first with your toes, then legs, body, back, shoulders, ab-
domen, and lastly the head. This way the body gradually accli-
mates itself to the temperature change. Those suffering from high
blood pressure, heart disease, kidney disease, etc., can also enjoy
alternating hot and cold baths, but be careful and go slowly. (c) Exposing the Skin to the Air (Air Bath)
This is very healthy for the body, aerating the skin. It gets rid
of musty odors, builds the body's resistance to disease, and helps
blood circulation. It keeps the male genitals cooler than the rest of
his body temperature thus increasing his sexual potential. The
thought of running naked on a beach or in a mountain field has
much appeal. One gets exposed and absorbs much needed negative
ions. The weather should be moderate


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“steadiness” and “ease,” as referenced in the Yoga Sutras of
Patanjali (sutra 2.46). It works on the ﬁrst, second, and sixth
chakras. Engage mula bandha to reverse apana and increase udana
vayu. Therapeutic applications:  Helps with ﬂat feet, reduces anxiety,
and relieves lower back pain. Helpful tips: If your hamstrings are tight, use a strap or a towel
to wrap around the sole of the foot of the extended leg. You can
also rest your foot on a chair, at hip height or slightly lower, to help
with balance or tight hamstrings. For a more dynamic experience
in the extended leg and to create more spaciousness in the pelvis,
place the extended leg’s foot on the wall at hip height and press all
four corners of the foot into the wall. OceanofPDF.comWARRIOR 3: VIRABHADRASANA 3
Overview:  This Warrior pose is the most complex of the three. A
great level of commitment and perseverance is required to sustain
this pose, leaving us with the fruits of inner strength, will, and
resilience. How-to:  From Warrior 1 pose, lengthen your torso forward over
your front right leg and come onto the ball of the back foot. Transfer your weight completely onto your right foot as you lift the
left foot off the ﬂoor, eventually bringing the foot in line with the
pelvis. Press the sole of the left foot back toward the wall behind
you. Angle the center of the chest forward toward the wall in front
of you. Keep your hips level. Extend your arms out in front of you
or to the side in a “T” position. Benefits:  Physically, this pose strengthens the ankles, the knees,
the quadriceps, the abdomen, and the back. It also strengthens the
upper body. Energetically, Warrior 3 pose improves focus, concentration,
will, and determination. It increases tapas and works on the ﬁrst,
third, and sixth chakras. Engage mula, uddiyana, and slight jalandhara bandha. Stimulates samana vayu. Therapeutic applications:  This pose helps with ﬂat feet, reduces
anxiety, and improves posture. It can also be helpful in reducing
lower back pain. Helpful tips: If your hamstrings are tight or balance is an issue,
place a block under each hand, directly underneath each shoulder. To help align and activate the back leg, place the foot on a wall or
rest it on a chair at hip height. OceanofPDF.comEAGLE POSE: GARUDASANA
Overview:  Although the Sanskrit meaning of this pose is
translated as “eagle” in English, the garuda is a mythical, bird-like
creature, the mount or vehicle (vahana) of Lord Vishnu, the
archetype of sustainability. This pose teaches us about our ability
to sustain and remain grounded in times of challenge or adversity. How-to:  From Chair pose, bring your hands to your hips and
shift your weight over the left foot, extending the right leg out to
the side. Keep your eyes steady on one point as you cross the right
leg over the left leg, either resting the right foot against the left leg
or hooking it around the left ankle. Stretch your arms wide in a “T”
position and then bend your right elbow in so that your face is in
line with your right palm. Now wrap the left arm underneath the
right elbow. Then bring the backs of the hands to touch or the
palms to touch. Stay here or begin to fold forward at your hips.Move your elbows in front of your knees and allow your shoulder
blades to move away from one another. To come out of this pose,
continue to hug your inner thighs toward one another, engage
your lower abdomen, and use your gaze to help you to lift back up
to an upright position. Benefits:  Physically, Eagle pose strengthens the ankles, the
calves, the knees, the quadriceps, the inner thighs, and the
abdomen. It stretches the gluteal muscles, the shoulders, and the
muscles between the shoulder blades, known as the rhomboids. Energetically, this pose improves focus, concentration, will, and
perseverance. It increases agni and works on the ﬁrst, third, fourth,
and sixth chakras, and it opens the back gate of all the chakras
when we practice the forward bend variation. Engage mula, uddiyana, and jalandhara bandha. Stimulates
samana vayu.Therapeutic applications:  Helps with ﬂat feet and sciatica,
reduces lower back pain, alleviates asthma and congestion in the
lungs, and aids digestion. Helpful tips: Depending on the anatomy of your body, you may
or may not be able to hook the standing foot. As an alternative,
rest the right foot on a block underneath the toes. If your shoulders
are tight, hold on to a towel in between your hands. You can also
try this pose with your seat against a wall to help with any
balancing issues. OceanofPDF.comFOUR-LIMBED POSES
As bipeds, we are not accustomed to spending much
time on our hands and knees or our hands and feet, but
there are signiﬁcant beneﬁts to reorienting our
relationship to the ﬂoor. This group of poses evokes the
playfulness of our inner child and the stealth of our
quadruped ancestors while also providing lower back
relief. OceanofPDF.comCOW POSE: BITILASANA
Overview:  This gentle and therapeutic stretch is beneﬁcial for
most people, especially those who are pregnant or suffering from
lower back pain. It taps into a sense of playfulness and ease. Usually, this posture is done in tandem with Cat pose (see this
page). How-to:  From hands and knees, align your wrists under your
shoulders and your knees under your hips. Spread your ﬁngers
comfortably wide and press into the pads of your hands. As you
inhale, reach the center of your chest forward, lifting your gaze and
your sit bones up. Keep your shoulder blades away from your ears
and the back of your neck long. Benefits:  Physically, Cow pose strengthens the muscles along
the spine and the lower abdominal muscles. It stretches the wrists
and strengthens the hands, the forearms, and the upper body. Itadds mobility to the spine and gently stretches the torso and the
front of the neck. Energetically, this pose activates the inhalation, which is
inspiring and energizing. It stimulates the fourth chakra and opens
the whole front of the body, encouraging a sense of extroversion
and connection to others. Engage slight mula bandha to reverse the ﬂow of apana;
increases prana vayu. Engage vajroli mudra to create length in the
back of the body. Therapeutic applications:  Excellent for pregnant women to help
create space in the belly and relieve lower back discomfort; helps
with mild scoliosis, corrects poor posture (kyphosis), and stimulates
the liver and kidneys. Helpful tips: This pose is usually done in tandem with Cat pose
(see this page), which creates a gentle and ﬂuid moving
meditation. Cow pose is an excellent introduction to vinyasa, or
conscious movement on the breath. If your kneecaps are sensitive,
place a folded blanket under your knees. If you have any wrist
sensitivity, try this on your forearms or with a wedge underneath
your hands.<|eot_id|><|begin_of_text|>Summarize the following text section accurately and concisely. Maintain specific details and numerical information, and use anti-repetition mechanisms:

        Keep your mouth closed as you inhale through the
nostrils. Continue to breathe slowly in and out like this, engaging
the ujjayi breath. The Vayus
The vayus  are winds or directions of energy that govern the healthy
functioning of our body. Each asana has a particular vayu  or vayus  that are
dominant when we experience it. Each vayu  has an element associated with
it, a pattern of movement, and a specific function that it carries out. For
example, when we practice an asana that activates the core, we elicit the
qualities of digestion or conversion, which is samana vayu. When we openthe chest, we encourage oxygen absorption into the body, which is prana
vayu. The five vayus  and their qualities are:
Vayu Element Function Area of the Body
Apana Earth Elimination;
downward ﬂowFeet, legs, pelvis
Vyana Water Circulation,
distributionAll over
Samana Fire Conversion,
metabolismNavel
Prana Air Absorption,
inspirationChest and head
Udana Space Projection, upward
ﬂowThroat
The Bandhas
The Sanskrit word bandha  means to “lock. ” When we perform
bandhas, we are rechanneling our energy, the way a dam may redirect the
flow of a river. We usually practice the bandhas  on breath retentions,
especially during pranayama. However, bandhas  can be used in the asanas
as well. They help us to create a dynamic state of grace


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ake	a	little	while,	but
with	inner	focus	and	imagery,	my	attitude	always	comes	around. After	all,	just
like	you,	“I	am	what	I	think.”
Transcendental	Gratitude
Dan	Millman
Dan	Millman

is	the	author	of	seven	books,	including	WAY	OF	THE
PEACEFUL	WARRIOR,	NO	ORDINARY	MOMENTS,	THE	LIFE	YOU	WERE
BORN	TO	LIVE,	and	two	children’s	books. His	writings	(translated	into	16
languages)	have	inspired	millions	of	people. A	former	world-champion
athlete	and	college	professor,	Dan	now	trains	people	from	all	walks	of	life	in
areas	of	personal	and	spiritual	growth. Although	most	of	us	have	five	senses,	two	additional	ones	have	special
significance:	a	sense	of	humor	and	a	sense	of	perspective. Out	of	these	grows
a	natural	outpouring	of	gratitude. If	we	lack	perspective,	we	also	lack	humor;
we	may	become	upset	about	small	disappointments,	broken	expectations—
about	the	imperfections	or	mistakes	of	others. However,	those	of	us	who	have	encountered	strong	challenges	and	tests,	such
as	pain,	illness,	and	the	death	of	a	loved	one,	have	a	different	reference	point. We	don’t	“sweat	the	small	stuff;	we	feel	thankful	for	even	small	favors	and
blessings. Charles	Grodin,	the	writer	and	actor,	once	shared	with	me	that	after
his	father	died	when	Charles	was	18	years	old,	everything	else	was	“small
stuff.”	His	father’s	death	gave	him	a	sense	of	perspective	and,	with	it,	a
profound	sense	of	gratitude. Over	time,	with	an	expanded	perspective,	our	perceptions	change. We	begin
to	feel	grateful,	not	only	for	particular	favors,	acts	of	kindness,	or	pleasant
circumstances,	but	for	small	things—the	glimpse	of	a	sunrise,	the	beauty	of	a
tree	blowing	in	a	breeze. Perspective	also	leads	to	a	profound	kind	of
humility,	not	in	the	sense	of	meekness,	but	in	appreciating	our	place	in	the
larger	universe	and	the	opportunity	that	life	represents,	whether	or	not	it
happens	to	be	going	well	at	the	moment. As	children,	we	were	taught	conventional	gratitude:	“Say	thank	you	to	Aunt
Susan	for	the	nice	underwear,	dear.”	Or	we	might	have	been	“taught”gratitude	out	of	guilt:	“Just	remember	how	we’ve	sacrificed	for	you,	and	look
how	you	act!”	When	someone	calls	us	“ungrateful,”	we’ve	broken	one	of
their	social	conventions. Conventional	gratitude	may	carry	the	subtle	burden
of	obligation,	bartering	favors	or	keeping	score,	as	if	saying,	“You’ve	done
more	for	me	than	I	do	for	you,	so	I’m	in	the	red,	gratitude-wise:	I	owe	you
one.”	Usually	a	mixture	of	motives	underlies	altruistic	acts—a	sense	of	duty,
obligation,	social	conscience,	a	need	for	recognition,	attention,	and	only
rarely,	pure	altruism	or	self-sacrifice. If	someone	does	a	favor	for	me,	social	convention	tells	me	that	I	“should”	be
grateful. But	if	I’ve	allowed	them	the	opportunity	to	give,	to	serve,	and	to
raise	their	sense	of	self-worth,	perhaps	they	should	be	grateful	to	me. The
deeper	we	look	at	it,	the	more	elusive	the	“rules”	of	gratitude	become. Transcendental	gratitude,	however,	goes	beyond	social	conventions. Instead
of	feeling	grateful	to	someone,	we	feel	grateful
for
	them—for	God	or	Spirit
working	through	them. We	begin	to	feel	grateful	for	everyone	and	everything
that	arises	in	our	lives. This	feeling	uplifts	us,	embraces	us,	and	helps	us	to
uplift	and	embrace	others	in	the	ultimate	recognition	that	we	are,	ultimately,
in	this	together. For	some	time	now,	I’ve	been	waking	up	grateful	each	morning,	and	I	go	to
sleep	grateful	each	night	with	a	tacit	and	growing	sense	of	the	presence,	love,
and	blessing	of	Spirit. I	feel	grateful	for	my	friends	and	adversaries,	for	both
the	joys	and	challenges	of	my	life,	because	the	joys	give	me	pleasure,	and	the
challenges	help	me	grow. Everything	serves	in	its	way. Falling	into	Gratitude
Mary-Margaret	Moore
Mary-Margaret	Moore

has	been	the	channel	for	the	Bartholomew	energy	for
more	than	20	years. She	spent	her	first	18	years	growing	up	in	Hawaii	and
the	next	five	obtaining	two	degrees	from	Stanford	University. She	has	been	a
seeker	of	clear	awareness	for	many	years,	using	techniques	ranging	from	the
study	of	the	power	of	Christian	saints	to	Zen	Buddhism	to	the	insights	of
Ramana	Maharshi. One	of	the	things	that	I	have	learned	in	these	last	17	years	working	with	the
Bartholomew	Awareness	is	that	gratitude,	like	love,	can	be	experienced	at
ever-deepening	levels. There	was	a	time	when	I	felt	that	being	grateful	just
meant	feeling	good	about	the	things	in	one’s	life,	the	people	in	one’s	life,	and
the	pleasure	in	one’s	life. But	Bartholomew	has	shown	us	something	far
vaster	than	this	limited,	linear	“what’s	in	it	for	me”	point	of	view. What	he	has
shown	repeatedly	is	that	gratitude,	at	its	deepest	level,	is	an	ever-present,
abundantly	peace-filled	energy	field	that	is	constantly	available	in	every
moment	of	our	life,	regardless	of	the	circumstances	manifesting	in	that
moment. He	has	turned	us	away	from	the	identification	of	“feeling	good	if
things	are	going	well,”	to	the	deep	and	heartfelt	reality	that	this	gratitude,	this
wonder,	this	peace,	is	a	constant	electromagnetic	tone	that	is	accessible	by
just	dropping	out	of	our	mental	and	emotional	drama	and	into	the	silent
constancy	of	gratitude	itself. It	is	an	exciting	moment	when	we	realize	that	whatever	comes	to	us,	whatever
is	present	now,	is	precisely	what	we	need	for	our	awakening	to	the	Vast
Infinite	Light	of	Being	Itself—God,	Love,	Light,	What	Is,	Our	True	Nature—
whatever	you	choose	to	call	it. Bartholomew’s	constant	words	to	us	are,
“Whatever	is	present	is	It. Whatever	you	are	experiencing,	if	you	will	simply
allow	it	to	be	fully	felt	and	experienced	without	thinking	about	it,	trying	to
change	it,	trying	to	understand	or	avoid	it,	you	will	find	at	the	core	of	all
experiences	the	peace	and	the	wonder	that	you	have	been	seeking.”In	these	last	years,	many	of	us,	on	all	spiritual	paths,	have	begun	to	truly
awaken	to	this	ever-present	reality. As	I	travel	the	globe,	I	find	that	this	is	true
in	all	countries	I	visit,	with	people	from	so	many	different	backgrounds. It	is	as	if	there	is	a	wellspring	of	hope	and	gratitude	and	insightful	awakening
happening	to	thousands	upon	thousands	of	seekers	from	all	paths,	named	and
unnamed. What	I	have	heard	again	and	again	is	people	voicing	their	gratitude
that	they	finally	know	that	G


 ater
From time to time during the past 85 years, some so-
called “health experts”have advised drinking sea water
to get the minerals which the body requires. They give
the argument that billions of tons of top soil are washed
into the ocean ever y year, and that the minerals from
this rich soil can be absorbed by the human body to
gain more health. Nothing could be farther from the
truth. Y es, the ocean is a vast stor ehouse of inorganic
minerals. But again we must positively state that the
human body cannot absorb or utilize any inorganic
mineral – whether it comes from a well, spring, river,
lake or ocean. Then, too, ocean water has a very high
concentration of inorganic sodium chloride (common
table salt) which cannot be used by the body chemistry. Don’ t drink sea water, no matter what you have
been told or read. Sailors and shipwrecked people have
tried it, and they had an agonizing death. Drinking 8 glasses daily of pure distilled water helps cleanse, purify, renew
and recharge our human batteries, to insure a longer, healthier, happier life. – Paul C. Bragg, N.<|eot_id|><|begin_of_text|>
Q: What are the tiny blood vessels that bring nourishment and oxygen to the eyes?,
A: Capillaries
Q: What is the purpose of the iron in the body?,
A: Organic iron is necessary for the formation of chlorophyll and hemoglobin, and it plays a crucial role in the metabolism of the body.
Q: Can the human body absorb inorganic iron from water?,
A: No, the body cannot absorb inorganic iron from water, and it is actually harmful to the body.
Q: What is the recommended daily intake of distilled water?,
A: 8 glasses of distilled water
Q: What is the recommended way to get the benefits of salt?,
A: It is recommended to get the benefits of salt from organic, plant-based sources, such as Bragg Organic Apple Cider Vinegar and Bragg Liquid Aminos, rather than from animal-based sources.<|eot_id|><|begin_of_text|>Bragg V egetarian Recipe Book Has 100’ s of Delicious
Healthy Salads, Soups, Casseroles, Desserts, etc. A recent revealing study of nurses whose daily Vitamin E intake was 100 IU’s
and more had a 36% lower risk of heart attack and 23% lower risk of stroke. Chapter 6
Pure W ater W e Need for Health
Drink Only Healthy, Pure Distilled W ater
Other than the fruit and vegetable juices, my father
and I drink no other liquid except steam-produced
distilled water. Today, in this polluted and poisoned
world, distilled water is the purest water on the face of
the earth. It contains no solid matter of any kind. It is
made solely of two elements, hydrogen and oxygen. There are no minerals in it, organic or inorganic. It can
be used as drinking water and cooking water and also
can be used in electric steam irons, batteries, etc. When distilled water enters the body, it leaves no
residue of any kind. It’ s free of salt and sodium. It’ s also
the most perfect water to promote healthy functioning
of those great “sieves,” the kidneys. It’ s the perfect liquid
for the blood. It’ s the ideal liquid for ef ficient functioning
of the lungs, stomach, liver and all your vital organs. Why? Because it’ s free of all inorganic minerals! It’ s
essential for the formulation of liquid drug prescriptions. Also, it’ s important for kidney and heart patients. Let no person tell you that distilled water is dead
water! Of course, fish will not live in distilled water. Fish
require vegetation growth, seaweed, etc. in water and
vegetable growth needs inorganic minerals to live. 115
What About Rain W ater? Rain water once was the
ideal distilled water. Today, in
some areas, air has some toxic
pollution that contaminates
and poisons this natural water. It’s the amazing Bible people,
Methusala, etc. who lived to
fantastic ages and drank only
pure rain water, which is
distilled water from clouds. We all grow healthier in nature, gentle sunshine, pure water and love! 116 How to Fight Hardening of the Arteries
However, we now live in the age of pollution when
even the rains from above are contaminated! Such toxins
as Strontium 90 from the new bombs, atomic, etc., and
the exhaust from airplanes and automobiles turn rain
water into a deadly poison. V icious toxins are sent into
the air from our industrial factories – sulfur dioxides,
lead, carbon monoxide and hundreds of pollutants. So, in our present civilization, drinking rain water in
some areas is not advised! T o live in this poisoned world,
to sur vive and save ourselves from other kinds of
destruction (the complete solidification of the body,
brain structures, etc. ), please drink only distilled water! We do not want our brain, arteries and other blood
vessels to turn into stone! Y ou see this condition ever y
day in prematurely old people suffering from deep
senility, Alzheimer’ s, etc. Often you hear the wor d
“fossil” used to describe the prehistoric remnants of
animals who lived on earth ages ago. When you drink a
glass of ordinar y tap water, the process of fossilization
has already begun. When a person dies of hardening of
the arteries, sadly he has reached the tragic end. So many times we’ve heard someone say something
such as, “That old fossil John Smith died last night from
hardening of the arteries.” Although the remark was
crude, it was truthful! If we escape the other deadly
degenerative and infectious diseases in this life, we are
always haunted by that silent deadly killer of mankind
worldwide, “hardening of the arteries”. Be determined that you are going to drink only pure
distilled water. If you cannot get it deliver ed from a water
company, try health or grocer y stores. Also, most drug
stores carr y distilled water for people with hear t and
kidney pr oblems. Don’ t wait until these happen to you! If you cannot find distilled water for sale, then
purchase a small water distiller and make your own pur e
water. You may say it’ s a lot of trouble – but it’ s not
nearly as much trouble as when your arteries harden
and your body is slowly star ved for want of oxygen! Remember, the bloodstream carries oxygen to all
parts of the body. And if the arteries become encr usted
with inorganic minerals, you are in for grave problems. Oxygen star vation causes a host of serious ailments. Stages of Arter y Hardening
This drawing
shows the 3
stages of the
hardening of
blood vessels in
the brain. As the
flow of blood
becomes slower,
clots may for m
and completely
close a vessel. Open
Partially Closed
Totally Clogged
We Drink Juices During Our
World Health Crusades
At times we are unable to find distilled water during
our many Bragg Health Crusades which carr y us around
the world. But when it is not available – or if we are in
doubt about the water supply – for short perods we let
fresh raw vegetables, fruits and their juices supply us
with their naturally pur e water. We always have a small
hand citrus juicer with us for our fresh orange or
grapefruit juice. Fresh and organic is always best! 117
The Great W atermelon Flush
There is nothing like a watermelon flush to dissolve
and eliminate inorganic minerals from your entire body. As a youth, my father had a histor y of drinking
exceptionally hard water, loaded with inorganic
minerals. The contaminants in that hard water encrusted
the pipes of his body, and when he learned the truth of
the great damage it could do to his system, he started to
experiment with fruits and vegetables to find out which
one had the gr eatest encrustation-dissolving power. It
was a long sear ch, but at last he found it! W atermelon
and its juice does the cleansing miracle. Man is as old as his arteries. – Virchow
Several times a year we both go on a watermelon
flush. W e eat nothing for 5 to 7 days but water melon
and watermelon juice. Ever y morning we take a sample
of the ver y first urine we void. W e seal it tightly, date it
and put it on a shelf for 6 months to a year. As it breaks
down, the inorganic minerals, which are heavier, settle
on the bottom of the bottle. Being a biochemist, my
father has thoroughly analyzed these substances and
found calcium carbonate, magnesium carbonate and
many other inorganic minerals, chemicals and toxins. That is why we go on a watermelon flush several
times a year and often will make it our lunch meal. It’ s
best not to mix melons with other foods. W e also eat
watermelon all during its season. Many times we have
paid high prices for watermelon to be shipped from
warm climates during the winter months, but we just
consider that good health insurance. On an average day
in the hot summertime, we will drink


 time, since those parts of the machine that come in contact with fruit and vegetables
are made of stainless steel and are easy to take apart, rinse, dry and re-assemble for the next
juice. Use only clean sponges or cloths and reserve them for the juicer alone. Do not use soap or
detergent for each cleansing, for it is highly important that not even the smallest amount of soap
or cleanser remains on the parts that come in contact with the vegetables. If you use a Norwalk
juicer, remember to wipe the press plate at the top. The juice cloths should be rinsed carefully in clean—not soapy—water after each pressing,
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www.thegersonway.comand kept in the freezer until the next juicing. It is best to have separate cloths for the carrot/apple
or plain carrot juice, and for the green juice. At night, after all the juices have been made, you may use slightly soapy water for the day’s
final cleansing; afterwards rinse thoroughly to make sure that no soapy film remains. Even a small
residue of soap getting into the juices could cause the patient diarrhea, cramps or worse. The same
applies to the juice cloths. Wash them in slightly soapy water and rinse carefully, to get rid of any
soapy residue. Keep the cloths in the freezer overnight. If you use a grinder, i.e., a Champion and a press operated by a hydraulic system, the same
rules apply. Keep both machines scrupulously clean and clear of soap. Stove & oven—electric or gas
Neither type is ideal. The cooking temperature is easier to control with a gas stove. However,
gas burns oxygen, and if the patient spends time in the kitchen, the oxygen-depleted air is likely to
prove harmful. The kitchen has to be well ventilated, which may be difficult on cold winter days. It is recommended to install in the kitchen/living area a room ozone generator in order to restore
a better oxygen level. CAUTION: too high an ozone level could be set on fi re by open flames. Electric stoves or ovens are more expensive than gas to operate in most areas of the US. Their
advantage is being cleaner and not using up oxygen.<|eot_id|><|begin_of_text|>Summarize the following text section accurately and concisely. Maintain specific details and numerical information, and use anti-repetition mechanisms:

        Lack of exercise is an important contributory factor to this tragic state
of affairs, since—according to the above authors—the average child spends 900 hours a year
in school, and 1,023 hours watching TV. Childhood obesity is particularly dangerous, since the
child’s developing organism is less able to deal with the many complications of gross overweight
than that of an adult. Several British researchers have stated that for the first time in human history
it will be normal for parents to outlive their offspring. A hugely successful recent movie produced by Morgan Spurlock, “Super Size Me,” unveiled
the truth about the destructive effects of fast food. Spurlock, a healthy 33-year-old man undertook
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www. thegersonway. comto eat all his meals at McDonald’s for 30 days, to find out what this exclusive diet would do to
him. Throughout the experiment he was regularly examined by gastro-enterologist Dr. Daryl
Isaacs, who declared that Spurlock was “an extremely healthy person who got very sick eating
this McDonald’s diet. ” At one stage the doctor even told Morgan Spurlock that his liver had turned
into pat é and asked him to stop his experiment. But the moviemaker persisted. At the end of the
month he reported, “I got desperately ill. My face was splotchy and I had this huge gut. { He gained
25 pounds in 30 days. } My knees started to hurt from the extra weight coming on so quickly. It
was amazing and frightening. ” On top of it all, his liver became toxic, his cholesterol shot up from
a low 165 to 230, his libido flagged and he suffered from headaches and depression. Within a few
days of beginning his ‘drive-through diet,’ Spurlock was vomiting out the window of his car, and
doctors who examined him were shocked by how rapidly his entire body deteriorated. Mothers cannot be solely blamed for their children’s faulty nutrition and inactivity. Very few
mothers receive any nutritional guidance from their pediatrician. The problem is that he doesn’t
know much about nutrition, either. All he has learned in medical school boils down to the usual
“protein, carbohydrates and fats” doctrine. And so he is unable to recognize the harm done by
the children’s favorite foods; for instance, that the animal products used in fast foods are heat-
damaged, poorly assimilated, too high in cholesterol and salt, but deficient in true nutrients—
vitamins, minerals and enzymes. As a result they don’t satisfy hunger, and so a vicious circle
is created, leading to overfed but undernourished children. If a child asks for more food after a
complete meal, the mother’s instinctive reaction is to dish out an extra portion; she doesn’t realize
that no additional amount of food will make up for the missing essential nutrients. The average American diet leaves children not only hungry but also with low energy, so they
spend a lot of their free time lounging around, doing nothing. Yet they would also like to play, win
at games, run, and eventually ‘show off to the girls. ’ To make up for their low energy, they start
to ‘look for something,’ and unfortunately find it, too. What they find are cola drinks containing
caffeine and sugar stimulants, cigarettes full of toxic substances, and eventually alcohol and street
drugs, giving a brief ‘high’ and leading to addiction. The same vicious circle affects adults, too. Since the conventional American diet is devoid
of live nutrients, the body remains unsatisfied and craves more—not quantity but quality, proper
nutrition that it needs to function smoothly and well. Sadly, people don’t know or understand this,
and so they try to satisfy their craving with rich desserts, ice cream, cakes and cookies. These
don’t satisfy, either, but they do create weight gain, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and
eventually diabetes and worse. Obesity is a morbid condition indeed, and can only be overcome
by changing to a junk-free, nutrient-rich wholesome diet. One doesn’t need a degree in nutrition to know that all kinds of sugar are fattening, and that
the modern Western diet with its vast range of convenience foods is over-rich in sugar. However,
when it comes to official policy concerning nutrition, such basic facts are often swept aside for
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Q: What is the primary reason for the development of osteoporosis?,
A: The text does not mention a specific reason for the development of osteoporosis. It only mentions that the condition is difficult to heal and that it is caused by the invasion of bone tissue by Myeloma cells.
Q: What is the recommended approach to dental care in the Gerson Therapy?,
A: The text does not provide information on the recommended approach to dental care in the Gerson Therapy. However, it does mention the importance of regular dental check-ups and the need to avoid root canal treatments.
Q: What is the recommended approach to treating fibromyalgia?,
A: The text does not provide information on the recommended approach to treating fibromyalgia. It only mentions that the Gerson Therapy can alleviate the symptoms of the condition.
Q: What is the recommended approach to treating chronic kidney disease?,
A: The text does not provide information on the recommended approach to treating chronic kidney disease. However, it does mention that the condition is treatable but not curable.
Q: What is the recommended approach to maintaining the juicer and keeping it clean?,
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important for the correct preparation of vegetables, is more diffi cult to control on these stoves. Microwave Oven
Because of its speed and apparent efficiency, this gadget has spread to countless kitchens
in the U.S. and elsewhere, without its serious health hazards becoming known. Since many
microwave ovens carry an “Underwriter Laboratory” guarantee of safety, the general public is
led to believe that these ovens are safe to use. But that is not the case. Research carried out in Switzerland and elsewhere has shown that microwaves cause
harmful chemical reactions in food, damaging nutrients, producing unnatural molecules and
making natural amino acids toxic. The heat is uneven; it doesn’t reach the middle of solid food,
but produces ‘hot spots.’ Liquids can overheat and cause severe burns when the food is removed. To make things worse, these ovens emit radiation into the kitchen area even when not in use and
“cook the cook” (It is an interesting fact that


 I don’ t know how thathappened. I was happy, but now I’m thinking r eally unhappy things. I guess
I’ll have to wait for them to pop out. But remember that every thought you
have is yours— it is your creat ion. Y ou are the creator of your thoughts,
which m eans that you are also the creator of your life. Y ou can absolutely
train your mind. W e spend so much of our ener gy training ourselves in all kinds of areas. W e train  ourselv es or others how to work at myriad jobs, for instance. Or if
we want to become good at golf or swimming or tennis or backgammon, we
know w e have to practice and train ourselves. Y et we ignore our mind,
which is 99 perc ent of who we are. W e completely ignore it, as if there’ s no
training available for our minds. Of course there is, and we can all do it. T o that end, years ago, I taught at a university in Berlin for a semester,
and I used a very ef fective technique for training the mind in memory
retention. One the first day, I h ad a student introduce himself to me at the
start of class. Th en I had the second student introduce the pers on who had
just introduced himself, then she introduced herself. Then each time I would
repeat it. I had the third student introduce the two previous students, plus
himself. W e went along in this fashion for the whole class. By the time we
got to the 70th student, that person had to introduce everybody  in the class
by name, and I  then repeated each one of them. It was a very simple
technique, a concentrated ef fort  in making my mind remember 70 people’ s
names in an hour and a half. This was a class on how to ide ntify neurotic behavior, and I wanted to
teach the  students that they could do things with their minds tha t they never
dreamed they could. The name exercise was one simple yet ef fective way to
show the m what was possible fo r them: T wo or three weeks later, the class
would h ave 80 or 90 percent recall. By the end of the fourth or  fifth week,
everybody knew everybody el se’ s name in the class, and they had all
trained themselves. I find it funny that when many people are introduced to somebody new,
they immediatel y say, “What was your name again?” They can’ t remember
one pers on’ s name in one minut e. They think it’ s because they have a poor
memory, but it’ s really because they haven’ t trained. Meditating is a perfect
way to do that. As you can see, learning to improve memory is very helpful. What’ s even
more impactful,  though, is keep ing our minds free from worry, anxiety, or
other stressful kinds of things. W e can do this when we get focused andkeep ou rselves from creating those kinds of thoughts that are always
impeding our consciousness. Miracles are available when we train our
brains. BE IN THE MOMENT
If you’re the kind of person whose thoughts are filled with 10 dif ferent
things you have to do, which i s producing anxiety and stress throughout
your body, then how can you possibly get a blank, quiet mi nd? Y ou’re
thinking, I’ve got to get to work. I have this r eport I need to do. I have to
get my taxes done. I need to get some diapers on the way home. The kids
need bananas. They’ve got dance lessons I’ve got to get them to. By s imply going into your mind and looking around, you’ll soon see how
slimy it is and realize that occupying your mind with an endless catalog of
activities is ridiculous and unnecessary. If you’re the kind of person who
takes ca re of things, they’re going to get handled regardless of how much
you wor ry. The  question is: Ho w do you use your present moments? Do
you und erstand that anytime you are thinking anxious thoughts, you’re
denying the now? Instead of using up the present moment in a productive,
serene, c alm wa y, you are choo sing to believe that you can’ t get through
this day without being anxious. The fact  is everything is going to get taken care of. Y our taxes are going
to ge t do ne. Y ou ’re not the kind  of person who’ s simply going to opt out of
doing your taxes. Y ou’re going to get the report done. Y ou’re going to get
the diap ers. Y ou’re going to get  everything done; otherwise, you wouldn’ t
be in the position that you’re in. Y ou would be doing something else. So if you know that things are g oing to get done, then what would be the
most ef ficient, ef fective, and peaceful way to do so? It’ s certainly not when
you’re i n a hurry—that’ s when you’re least ef fective. Y ou’ll feel anxious,
which makes you feel more ups et, and you’ll for get something. Y ou’ll walk
out the door and lock your keys inside. Suppose you only have five minutes to take a shower.<|eot_id|><|begin_of_text|>Summarize the following text section accurately and concisely. Maintain specific details and numerical information, and use anti-repetition mechanisms:

        Then I
moved into ballads and things like that, and I had very little to do with rock
’n’ roll. Now, of  course, I compose classical music. ” Then he said, “I don’ t
like to put down any type of mu sic. I know that I needed to be at each one
of th e places I was along the path in order to be here. ” This ta lented artist
was trying to explain that there  is no need to think of someon e as wrong,
improper, or uncivilized just because they make a particular choice such as
playing the kind of music you don’ t like. Judgment is the mark of the ego, and you must work to get it out of you
completely. After all, when you judge another person, you don’ t define
them; you define yourself. I f you’re going to try to understand others in
your life, you have to understan d that wherever they are on the path of lifeis where they ha ve to be in order to get to the next place. See them not so
much as where you think they s hould be but where they are, knowing that
where they are is absolutely necessary. Don’ t judge any of it; work on
accepting it. Not only is this very sensible when relating to other people, it also
applies to yourself. When it comes to the things you’re doing that aren’ t
working for you—the constant seeking of approval, the depression you may
be g oing through, the controllin g relationships you’re drawn to, the pursuit
of stuf f in order  to simply have it, and so forth—don’ t judge y ourself and
say, “I shouldn’ t be doing this. ” There’ s no room for judgment in a person
who is truly awake and aware. Once yo u get to that point, you’ll catch yourself all the time. I k now I do:
I’ll be talking to someone and say, “W ell, not to be judgmental, but.,”
and then I proceed to be judgmental about this thing that I don’ t like in the
news or whatever it is. When that happens, I don’ t stop myself and say, “I
shouldn’ t be doing this. ” Instead, I accept that I still have some  judgmental
stuf f in me. I know that as long  as I’m judging other people, I’m defining
me, not them. T hen the next tim e I’m less inclined to do that, and the next
time I’m even less inclined, and so on. Eventually you get to the point where you can see people’ s beh avior for
what it is. Y ou don’ t have to like it, you don’ t have to tell yourself that they
have a right to hurt others, or anything like that. Y ou just stop judging it. Y ou see them for where they are on the path, and then you do the same
thing to yourself. Y ou see where you are, and then you realize that
everything you’re doing is necessary to get you to the next step and beyond. Y ou’ll see yourself as having to go through all this in order to get past it, to
get to the point where your higher self is in char ge rather than your ego. EVER YONE IS A TEACHER
I t ravel all over the world, and I know that every person I encounter has
something to teach me—it may  be to be a little more generous and give a
little mo re, or it may be to just give a smile or to be loving, but there is a
lesson there. In fact, I have a very strong b elief that everyone who comes into our
lives, from the stranger sitting next to us on the bus to our family members,
is a teacher. The key is to take the point of view of the student, eager to
learn what they have to teach us. When you look at it that way, taking away
some of your snobby attitudes, and


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1885 –1902. Copyright © Vera Giovanna Bani 2019 www.dryfasting.infoThis Ebook was purchased by Gilberto Franchi email: gilbertofranchi@hotmail.frglands stay healthy and even significantly im-
prove their functions during the therapeutic
fasting treatment regardless of its length. These
factors explain such a therapeutic fasting phe-
nomenon as increased creativity in intellectuals
- writers, musicians, inventors, and artists. Their
performance imp roves immeasurably, the mind
is clearer, and brainwork improves: thoughts be-
come deeper, the circle of associations expands
significantly, long -term and short -term memory
improves, etc. Competence in this sphere is required to criti-
cize or reject therapeu tic fasting. The main argu-
ment is as follows: fasting is a natural instinct
laid down by nature in living organisms, and it’s
necessary for their development. Copyright © Vera Giovanna Bani 2019 www.dryfasting.infoThis Ebook was purchased by Gilberto Franchi email: gilbertofranchi@hotmail.frMyth #6. The body can constantly renew itself,
so there’s no need for any type of fasting. It’s true that the body is a unique biological sys-
tem that can rebuild and update its own struc-
tures literally on the go. The body constantly builds itself anew, adapt-
ing to changing external conditions, which
means that adaptation processes never stop. Re-
cent studies prove that cells and cell systems pos-
sess an amazing ability: they can find worn and
pathologically modified biological structures
and replace them with new ones that are func-
tionally better. Scientists call these auto -regula-
tion mechanisms, and it’s the inner self -regula-
tion of the body. Copyright © Vera Giovanna Bani 2019 www.dryfasting.infoThis Ebook was purchased by Gilberto Franchi email: gilbertofranchi@hotmail.frWhen people tell me that this mechanism
works under any conditions, such as malnutri-
tion and harsh environmental factors, I always
have questions. Why do we get sick, old, and die
if the body can constantly rene w its own struc-
tures through auto -regulation? Why don’t the
cell auto -regulation mechanisms work at their
full capacity? Why do the systems responsible
for the constant self -renewal of tissues become
damaged? Why does their effectiveness de-
crease? Why are the body’s adaptive capabilities
reduced? Why don’t these mechanisms reach
their full potential? Most people can’t answer these questions. The
body is full of modern poisons due to malnutri-
tion and harsh environmental conditions. Vital
energy is spent on neutralizing these poisons
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ern studies show that the accumulation of exo-
toxins and endotoxins in the body reduces the
opportunities for its adaptation and auto -regu-
lation even in a healthy state. In this situatio n,
the body can’t rejuvenate itself. We will never
learn to manage our self -renewal powers with
modern medical philosophy. Therapeutic fasting is a very natural way to
make it happen. Detoxification of the body stim-
ulates the inner healing reserves and sup ports
self-renewal systems. Practice shows that the re-
newal and rejuvenation of the body are greatly
enhanced during dry therapeutic fasting. When
outside cellular feeding stops for a certain
strictly calculated period, it becomes possible to
most effectively remove dead cells from tissues,
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and organs from accumulated waste and toxins. Fasting can be considered a temporary halt of
the conveyor belt for the preventive repair of
those systems and mechanisms that can’t be re-
paired while the conveyor is in constant motion. Myth #7. Fasting is ineffective for weight loss. People lose fat during a fasting course, but they
quickly regain weight after switching back to their
usual diet. Of course, nutritionists are  right to a certain ex-
tent. The thing is that rapid recovery processes
begin in the body after fasting. Cells actively ab-
sorb nutrients. Weight will be regained quickly
Copyright © Vera Giovanna Bani 2019 www.dryfasting.infoThis Ebook was purchased by Gilberto Franchi email: gilbertofranchi@hotmail.frand people are quite likely to gain several extra
kilos if they don’t limit their food intake during
this period. Therefore, if the goal is only weight
loss, not a complete change in the habits that had
caused obesity, fasting won’t help you. You will
only gain a few extra kilograms. However, if you do change your habits and life-
style, you can achieve excellent results. In addi-
tion to weight loss, there is a significant im-
provement in cardiovascular activity, high blood
pressure lowers, shortness of breath and ar-
rhythmia disappear, and the heart rate becomes
healthy. Menstrual cycle is restored in women,
while men’s sexual vigor improves. Psycho-
pathological symptoms are relieved in patients
with mental disorders. Subsequent observation
of patients for up to 15 years showed that the
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treatment in case of compliance with the recom-
mended diet. Even water  fasting provides excellent results in
case of proper use and compliance with all rec-
ommendations, but dry fasting is much more ef-
fective. It’s known that adipose tissue easily de-
posits water, making lipolysis difficult. Dry fast-
ing relieves swelling, thus accelerating lipolysis. For overweight people, dry fasting is the most ef-
fective way to lose weight. It’s the best fat burner. After dry fasting, the weight is regained, but it
never returns to its previous level. Unlike many
other weight loss methods, fasting is free and,
most importantly, harmless. People tolerate it
more easily than numerous debilitating diets
that do nothing but harm. Nutrition from one’s
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takes only what it needs at the moment, not what
is artificially taken from outside. What are the
advantages of dry fasting over other weight loss
methods? • Fast and safe weight loss during fasting. • Fasting is easier to undergo because there’s no
constant feeling of hunger. • The skin and tissues do not become saggy or
flabby after the weight is lost. • During fasting, weight loss is accompanied by
an improvement of the body and overall well -
being (it’s easier to breathe and move, constant
fatigue disa ppears, indigestion and heaviness
in the abdomen are gone, blood pressure is
lowered, and the burden on the heart is de-
creased). Copyright © Vera Giovanna Bani 2019 www.dryfasting.infoThis Ebook was purchased by Gilberto Franchi email: gilbertofranchi@hotmail.fr• Fasting helps improve eating habits, which is
its key benefit. To treat obesity, we prescribe a series of com-
bination fasting c ourses (dry fasting and water
fasting) in a row. To achieve a stable long -term
result, one has to follow certain recommenda-
tions: a dairy and plant -based diet, the mastica-
tion method, 24 -hour weekly fasting, etc. How-
ever, even regular dry fasting (every we ek) in
combination with a diet can work wonders. Myth #8. Many people believe that dry fasting
can treat all incurable diseases, even the terminal
stage of cancer. Dry fasting can very effectively treat different
diseases, especially at their initial stages. Copyright © Vera Giovanna Bani 2019 www.dryfasting.infoThis Ebook was purchased by Gilberto Franchi email: gilbertofranchi@hotmail.frHowever, even this method has its own indica-
tions, contraindications, and limits. This
method is especially effective for inflammatory
conditions. Short -term dry fasting can be suc-
cessfully used not only to treat cold -related dis-
eases, but also any inflammation of internal and
external organs. Dry fasting successfully treats skin boils, inner
ear infections, periostitis, injuries, bruises, frac-
tures, concussion, abscesses, colds, infections. Fasting can’t cure bone fractures, however, wa-
ter deficiency leads to a quick decrease in swell-
ing and inflammation. After a concussion, pre-
ventative dry fasting is mandatory. A concussion
causes brain swelling, which leads to all subse-
quent problems. The faster the swelling is re-
lieved, the faster the recovery. Long -term dry
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elimination
of
constipation. Notice:
do
not
overdo
strong
cleansing
enemas
with
evaporated
urine
(option
1). Very
they
strongly
stimulate
the
energy
of
the
body
and
push
it
down. If
you
suffer
from
hemorrhoids,
the
hemertoid
nodules
could
be
bulging. Moderate
use
of
an
enema,
on
the
other
hand,
treats
hemorrhoids
very
reliably. Intake
of
urine
through
the
nose
The
neti
yoga
cleansing
procedure
-
washing
the
nasopharynx
with
urine
-
is
a
very
powerful
healing
agent
means. The
area
of
  the
nose
is
densely
interwoven
with
nerves,
which
ensure
the
reflex
connection
of
the
mucous
membrane
with
all
the
organs
of
the
body. Irritation
of
various
parts
of
the
nasal
mucosa
affects
the
functions
of
individual
organs
and
systems
as
well
as
the
organism
as
a
whole. In
this
connection,
at
the
beginning
of
the
20th
century,
the
so-called
intranasal
therapy
method
was
created,
which
consisted
in
moxibustion
(heating)
of
individual
points
of
the
nasal
mucosa
and
thereby
stimulating
certain
functions
of
the
body. In
addition,
the
olfactory
receptors
are
closely
connected
to
the
hypothalamus,
which
together
with
the
pituitary
gland
controls
most
endocrine
glands. When
we
suck
in
urine
through
the
nose,
the
substances
contained
in
it
-
hormones,
enzymes,
amines,
urea,
salts,
correction
substances,
various
residual
substances
-
irritate
the
olfactory
cells
and
the
mucous
membrane
of
the
nose. This
then
specifically
affects
the
pituitary
gland. In
addition,
substances
contained
in
urine
are
able
to
penetrate
the
brain
through
the
olfactory
bone
and
affect
the
brain
directly. Furthermore,
this
influence
spreads
through
the
entire
organism
through
the
following
chain
reaction:
hypothalamus
-
pituitary
gland
-
endocrine
cells
-
glands
-
cells
of
the
organism. This
is
how
a
double
feedback
takes
place,
which
through
urine
helpsto
adjust
and
coordinate
the
functions
of
the
body,
its
internal
environment,
which
leads
to
the
recovery
and
healing
of
a
person. Some
substances
contained
in
urine
can
thus
have
stimulating
effects
on
the
whole
body. Laboratory
tests
have
shown,
for
example,
that
the
amount
of
work
done
increases
when
ammonia
vapors
are
inhaled. Ammonia
compounds
are
abundant
in
all
urine,
especially
old
urine. It
is
necessary
to
mention
feedback
here. The
first
feedback
goes
through
the
mouth. Substances
secreted
by
the
endocrine
glands
into
the
blood
come
to
the
hypothalamus
and
act
on
it
in
such
a
way
that
it
begins
to
back-regulate
further
secretions
of
the
glands. If
for
some
reason
this
connection
is
disturbed
(the
sensitivity
of
the
hypothalamus
decreases
with
age),
then
the
correction
of
the
activity
of
the
glands
does
not
correspond
to
the
needs
of
the
body. Taking
urine
by
mouth
is
so
inefficient. Hormones
are
activated
by
enzymes
(ferments)
of
the
digestive
tract,
liver,
etc. But
if
urine
is
introduced
through
the
gate
of
the
brain
-
the
nasopharynx
-
a
double
feedback
occurs:
a)
through
irritation
of
the
olfactory
receptors,
b)
by
the
action
of
the
substances
themselves
penetrating
the
brain
region
through
the
olfactory
bone. Due
the
accuracy
of
regulation
increases
with
such
doubling
and
thus
our
health
becomes
stronger
for
longer
time. Ways
of
using
urine
through
the
nose:
1)
Prevention
and
treatment
of
the
organism. For
this,
it
is
best
to
rinse
the
nasopharynx
once
or
more
times
a
day,
depending
on
the
problem. If
the
urine
is
too
concentrated
and
irritates
the
nasopharynx,
dilute
it
with
warm
water. For
prevention,
it
is
best
to
use
your
own
or
children's
urine,
fresh
or
activated
by
cold
(must
be
heated
before
use). For
treatment,
in
addition
to
the
methods
specifically
mentioned,
use
urine
evaporated
to
half
to
a
quarter,
diluted
with
fresh
urine
or
undiluted. 2)
Cleansing
the
brain,
restoring
sight,
smell
and
memory. Drip
different
types
of
urine
into
your
nose
5-20
drops
several
times
a
day. 3)
Restoration
of
hearing
and
prevention
of
ear
diseases. As
with
point
2. You
have
to
find
the
most
effective
option
yourself. 4)
Inhalation
of
urine
vapor. Old
urine,
with
a
not
too
strong
smell
of
ammonia,
is
used
to
stimulate
the
body's
working
abilities. Soak
a
cotton
ball
in
it
and
inhale
it
for
some
time. If
you
want
to
cure
an
infection
in
your
lungs
and
get
rid
of
mucus,
breathe
steam
of
old
urine
for
5
to
15
minutes. Pro
activation
of
creative
abilities
breathe
in
the
aroma
of
evaporated
urine. However,
only
urine
from
a
very
clean
person
is
suitable
for
this. The
aroma
is
reminiscent
of
the
scent
of
the
best
oriental
fragrances
-
sandalwood
and
incense. Smear
it
on
your
hands
and
under
your
nose
and
inhale
it. It
will
help
in
many
cases
revival
of
sexual
abilities
inhaling
fresh
urine
from
a
member
of
the
opposite
sex. Aroma
primarily
affects
the
instinctive
centers,
stimulating
many
of
the
basic
biological
needs
of
a
person. A
woman's
smell
or
scent
changes
depending
on
her
monthly
cycle
and
how
sexually
aroused
she
is. The
smell
of
a
man
is
also
accompanied
by
similar
changes. Genital
secretions
of
women
-
copulins
-
strongly
stimulate
men's
sexual
drive
with
their
smell. Once
they
get
to
the
urine,
increase
its
excitatory
properties. Such
urine
is
useful
to
smell
(on
a
cotton
swab)


It’ s a muggy W ednesday morning and I’m sitting on a rumpled sofa in
Justin Feinstein’ s of fice at the Laureate Institute for Brain Research in
downtown T ulsa, Oklahoma. Across from me is a window that looks out
over a cardboard-colored sky and a paisley landscape of red and orange
leaves. Feinstein is seated below it, flipping through a stack of scientific
papers on a doublewide desk that has not one inch of vacant space. He’ s
wearing an untucked button-down shirt with the cuf fs rolled up, flip-flops,
and baggy khakis with crayon stains, compliments of his three-year -old
daughter. He looks the way you’d imagine a neuropsychologist to look:
brainy with a touch of funk. Feinstein has just been awarded a five-year NIH grant to test the use of
inhaled carbon dioxide on patients with panic and anxiety disorders. After
his experience administering the gas to S. M. and the German twins with
Urbach-W iethe disease, he’d become convinced carbon dioxide could not
only cause panic and anxiety, but that it might also help cure it. He believed
that breathing heavy doses of carbon dioxide might elicit the same physicaland psychological benefits as the thousand-year -old breathholding
techniques. But his therapy didn’ t require patients to actually hold their breath or
block their throats and count to one hundred with clenched hands like the
ancient Chinese. His patients were far too anxious and impatient to practice
such an intense technique. Carbon dioxide did all that for them. They’d
come in, think about whatever they wanted to think about, take a few
inhales of the gas, flex their chemoreceptors back to normal, and be on their
way. It was the ancient art of breathholding for those people too anxious to
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        But he too was universally ignored, and
often ridiculed. After one lecture at his alma mater, several colleagues
claimed he had faked his data and Photoshopped his X-rays. “Y ou cannot
grow bone past 30,” they reprimanded him, time and again. Belfor and Corruccini are still waiting for their Mew moment, when the
establishment starts to come around. In the meantime, I’ve come around. Exactly a year to the week after I began wearing Belfor ’ s retainer, I
visited a private radiology clinic in downtown San Francisco and had my
airways, sinuses, and mouth rescanned. Belfor sent the results to
AnalyzeDirect at the Mayo Clinic to study what had happened to my face
and airways. The results were stunning. I had gained 1,658 cubic millimeters of new
bone in my cheeks and right eye socket, the equivalent volume of five
pennies. I’d also added 118 cubic millimeters of bone along my nose, and
178 along my upper jaw. My jaw position became better aligned and
balanced. My airways widened and became firmer. The deposit of pus and
granulation that had accumulated in my maxillary sinuses, likely the result
of mild chronic obstruction, was completely gone. Sure, it took weeks to get used to having a chunk of plastic in my mouth
at night. Spit built up, my throat constricted, and my teeth ached. But like
most discomforts in life, it got easier and less annoying the longer I did it. As I write this, because of chewing and some widening of my palate, I
am breathing more easily and freely than I ever remember. Other than that
week and a half in which I purposely obstructed my nose in the Stanford
experiment, I have suf fered only one stuf fy nose this year, when I came
down with a cold. Even with my messed-up, middle-aged mouth and face,
I’d managed to make real progress. *
“Nature seeks homeostasis and balance,” Belfor told me on the phone in
one of our dozens of conversations since we first met. “Y ou were out of
balance. Just look at the scans. Nature corrected you by adding a
tremendous amount of bone to your face—the proof is in the pudding. ”
This is what I learned at the end of this long and very strange trip
through the causes and cures of airway obstruction. That our noses and
mouths are not predetermined at birth, childhood, or even in adulthood. W e
can reverse the clock on much of the damage that’ s been done in the past
few hundred years by force of will, with nothing more than proper posture,
hard chewing, and perhaps some mewing. And with the obstruction out of the way, we can finally get back to
breathing. Part Three
BREATHING+Eight
MORE, ON OCCASION
The morning after our celebratory “last” supper, Olsson and I hop back in
my car and drive down to Stanford for our final inspection with Dr. Nayak. W e are rescanned, reprodded, repoked, and repeppered with questions. The
same tests we ran through ten days ago, and ten days before that. The data
for both stages of the experiment, we’re told, will be available later this
month. W e are free to breathe, free to go. For Olsson, that means heading back to Sweden. For me, it means
further exploration to the outer limits of breath. •       •       •
The techniques I’ll pursue from this point forward will not hold to the slow-
and-steady style. They are not  accessible to everyone, everywhere. Y ou
can’ t practice them while flipping through the pages of this book. Several
take a long time to master, require concerted ef fort, and can be
uncomfortable. Pulmonary medicine has many scary names for what these more
extreme techniques can do to the body and mind: respiratory acidosis,
alkalosis, hypocapnia, sympathetic nervous system overload, extreme
apnea. Under normal circumstances, these conditions are considered
damaging and would require medical care. But something else happens when we practice these techniques
willingly, when we consciously push our bodies into these states for a few
minutes, or hours, a day. In some cases, they can radically transform lives. Collectively, I’m calling these potent techniques Breathing+, because
they build on the foundation of practices I described earlier in this book,
and because many require extra focus and of fer extra rewards. Some
involve breathing really fast for a very long time; others require breathing
very slow for even longer. A few entail not breathing at all for a few
minutes. These methods, too, date back thousands of years, vanished, then
were rediscovered again at a dif ferent time in a dif ferent culture, renamed
and redeployed. At best, Breathing+ can of fer a deeper view into the secrets of our most
basic biological function. At worst, breathing this way can provoke heavy
sweats, nausea, and exhaustion. This, I would learn, is all part of the
process. It’ s the respiratory gauntlet required to get to the other side. •       •       •
As unlikely as it sounds, the first Breathing+ technique I’ll explore emer ged
in the W estern world on Civil W ar battlefields. It was 1862 and Jacob Mendez Da Costa had just arrived at T urner ’ s
Lane Hospital in Philadelphia. The Union Army had suf fered a humiliating
defeat at Fredericksbur g, V ir ginia, where twelve hundred men had been
killed and more than 9,000 wounded. Soldiers were laid out in the hallways,
bruised and bleeding on rows of cots, missing ears, fingers, arms, and legs. Even those who hadn’ t seen military action were falling apart. They
came into the hospital in droves, complaining of anxiety and paranoia,
headaches, diarrhea, dizziness, and shooting pain in their chests. They
sighed a lot. When the men tried to breathe, they’d huf f and huf f, but would
never feel like they could catch a breath. These men showed no signs of
physical damage; they had spent weeks or months preparing for battle but
never saw any action. Nothing had happened  to them. And yet each was
incapacitated, hobbling beneath the whitewashed walls of the hospital, past
the rows of screaming and suf fering amputees, trying to find their way into
Da Costa’ s care. Da Costa was a glum-looking man with a bald head, lambchop
sideburns, and tired, Portuguese eyes. He’d been born on the island of St. Thomas and spent years studying medicine in Europe with leading
sur geons. He’d become a renowned expert in the maladies of the heart andhad treated scores of men with myriad ailments. But he’d never seen
anything like the soldiers at T urner ’ s Lane. He started the examinations by lifting the men’ s shirts and placing a
stethoscope to their chests. The soldiers’ heartbeats were manic, thumping
up to 200 beats per minute, even though they were sitting still. Some
breathed 30 or more times a minute, double the normal pace. One typical patient was W illiam C., a 21-year -old farmer who, after
deployment, developed vicious diarrhea and a bluish tint to his