 individual who lives and vibrates to the energy
of optimism and a willingness to be nonjudgmental of others
will counterbalance the negativity of 90,000 individuals who
calibrate at the lower weakening levels. • One individual who lives and vibrates to the energy
of pure love and reverence for all of life will counterbalancethe negativity of 750,000 individuals who calibrate at the lower
weakening levels. • One individual who lives and vibrates to the energy
of illumination, bliss, and infinite peace will counterbalance
the negativity of 10 million people who calibrate at the lower
weakening levels (approximately 22 such sages are alive
today). • One individual who lives and vibrates to the energy
of grace, pure spirit beyond the body, in a world of nonduality
or complete oneness, will counterbalance the negativity of 70
million people who calibrate at the lower weakening levels
(approximately 10 such sages are alive today). Here are two compelling statistics offered by Dr. Hawkins in his 29-year
study on the hidden determinants of human behavior:
1. One single avatar living at the highest level of
consciousness in this period of history to whom the title Lord
is appropriate, such as Lord Krishna, Lord Buddha, and Lord
Jesus Christ, would counterbalance the collective negativity of
all of mankind in today’s world. 2. The negativity of the entire human population
would self-destruct were it not for the counteracting effects of
these higher energy fields. The implications of these figures are immense for discovering ways of
improving human consciousness and raising ourselves to the place where
we match up with the same energy of intention from which we were
intended. By raising your own frequency of vibration only slightly to a
place where you regularly practice kindness, love, and receptivity, and
where you see beauty and the endless potential of good in others as well as
yourself, you counterbalance 90,000 people somewhere on this planet who
are living in the low-energy levels of shame, anger, hatred, guilt, despair,
depression, and so on. I can’t help thinking of John F. Kennedy’s handling of the Cuban missile
crisis in the 1960s. He was surrounded by advisors urging the use of nuclearbombs if necessary. Yet his own energy and that of a few trusted colleagues
who were steeped in the potential for a peaceful resolution served to
counterbalance the vast majority of those who pushed for attack and
bellicosity. One person with very high spiritual energy can put the
possibility of war into a last-resort category. This is true in your own life. Bring the energy of intention to the presence of conflict even in family
matters, and you can nullify and convert the lower antagonistic energy with
your presence. I’ve done this in a hostile setting where young people influenced by
alcohol and drugs were squaring off to fight while a crowd urged them on. On one occasion, I simply walked between two potential combatants
humming the song, “Surely the Presence of God Is in This Place,” and that
energy alone softened the atmosphere, raising the level of energy to peace. In another instance, I approached a woman who was immersed in having
an angry fit with her toddler in a grocery store and screaming hateful
epithets at the two-year-old. I quietly moved into the energy field, said
nothing, but radiated my desire for a higher energy of love, and it nullified
the low energy of hatred. Consider the importance of becoming aware of the
impact you have on others, and remind yourself that by raising your own
energy level to a place where you’re in harmony with intention, you become
an instrument, or a channel, of peace. This works everywhere, so be a part
of the counterbalance to the human negativity you encounter in your life. Five Suggestions for Implementing the Ideas
in This Chapter
1. Become aware of the importance of making all of
your relationships divine. The holy relationship isn’t based on
any religion. The holy relationship emphasizes the unfolding of
Spirit in everyone. Your children are spiritual beings who come
through you, not for you. Your love relationship can focus on
wanting for your partner what you want for yourself. If you
want freedom, want it for everyone you love. If you want
abundance, want it first for others. If you want happiness, want
it more for others, and let them know it. The more you haveholiness as the centerpiece of your relationships, the more
you’ll merge with intention. 2. When a question of morality arises concerning
how you should act toward others, simply ask yourself, What
would the Messiah do? This inner inquiry returns you to the
tranquility of intention. The Messiah represents the seven faces
of intention all manifested in a spiritual being having a human
experience. In this way, you’re honoring the Christ in you that
is also in everyone else. Practice wanting for others what you
want for yourself by being Christ-like rather than a Christian,
Mohammed-like rather than a Muslim, and Buddha-like rather
than a Buddhist. 3. Keep track of the judgments you direct toward
yourself and others. Make a conscious effort to shift to
compassionate thoughts and feelings. Offer a silent blessing to
beggars rather than judging them as lazy or a drain on the
economy. Your thoughts of compassion raise your level of
energy and facilitate your staying connected to intention. Be
compassionate toward everyone you meet, all of humanity, the
entire kingdom of animal life, and our planet and cosmos as
well. In return, the universal Source of all life will bestow
compassion upon you, helping you manifest your own
individual intention. It’s the law of attraction. Send out
compassion, attract it back, send out hostility and judgment,
attract it back. Watch your thoughts, and when they’re anything
other than compassionate, change them! 4. Whatever others want, want it for them so strongly
that you disperse this energy outward and act from this level of
spiritual consciousness. Attempt to feel what would make
others most happy and fulfilled. Then send the high energy of
intention to that feeling and concentrate on beaming this
energy outward, particularly while in their presence. This will
help to create a doubly high field for such intentions to
manifest.5. Be continually alert to the fact that simply by
thinking and feeling in harmony with the seven faces of
intention, you’ll be counterbalancing the collective negativity
of a minimum of 90,000 people, and perhaps millions. Nothing
to do. No one to convert. No goals to accomplish. Nothing
more than raising your own energy level to the creative, kind,
loving, beautiful, ever-expanding, endlessly abundant, and
receptive-to-all-without-judgment frequencies. These inner
attitudes will raise you to the level where your presence will
impact humanity in a positive way. In Autobiography of a Yogi,
Swami Sri Yukteswar tells Paramahansa Yogananda: “The
deeper the self-realization of a man, the more he influences the
whole universe by his subtle spiritual vibrations, and the less
he himself is affected by the phenomenal flux.”
You have a responsibility to the entire human family to stay
connected to intention. Otherwise you could be depressing
someone in Bulgaria right at this moment! With these words, Mahatma Gandhi sums up this chapter on how we can
impact the world by staying connected to that which intended us here in the
first place: “We must be the change we wish to see in the world.” By being
it, we connect to the eternal part of us that originates in infinity. This whole
idea of infinity and coming to grips with how it affects our ability to know
and employ the power of intention is vastly mysterious. It’s the subject
matter for the final chapter in Part I of this book. We’ll explore infinity from
a body and a mind that begins and ends in time, yet somehow knows that
the I that is in here has always been and always will be. OceanofPDF.comINTENTION
AND
INFINITY
“Eternity is not the hereafter... this is it. If you don’t get it here, you won’t get it anywhere.”

— Joseph Campbell
Please indulge me in a little exercise right here, right now. Put this book
down, and say out loud: I’m not from here. Let the meaning of the words be
clear to you. The meaning is that you are in this world, but not of this world. You’ve been taught that who you are is a body with your name, made up of
molecules, bones, tissue, oxygen, hydrogen, and nitrogen. You know
yourself as the person with your particular name, and you identify yourself
as the person with the possessions and achievements that you’ve
accumulated. This self also possesses some terrifying information. It knows
that if it’s lucky, it’s destined to grow old, get sick, and lose everything that
it’s grown to love. Then it will die. This is a shortened version of what the
world has offered you, which probably leaves you mystified and
flabbergasted at the absurdity of this thing we call life. Into this bleak
picture, which inspires fear and even terror, I’d like to introduce a concept
that will eliminate the terror. I want you to know that you needn’t subscribeto the idea that you are only this collection of bones and tissues, destined to
be annihilated in an aging process. You’ve emerged from a universal field of Creation


 a reaction to dry air, not being able to stop coughing is simply
dreadful. They’re not just physically uncomfortable either. Nothing,
except perhaps crickets, makes a heavy silence more awkward than a
cough. There are two main kinds of coughs-dry and productive. A dry hacking
cough is just that-a dry hacking cough. A productive cough brings
up phlegm or mucous. If you have a productive cough, do not try to
suppress it, your body needs to get rid of any gunk in your lungs. That
being said the below remedies include solutions for both dry coughs
(suppressing them) and productive coughs (help loosen stuff up.) Brushed aside by big companies claiming that their products “wouldn’t
be so popular if they didn’t work” this study did not get the credit
it deserved. In 2010, a review of studies found there truly isn’t any
evidence over-the-counter cough medicine did anything-even ones with
ingredients like dextramoraphane or guafesenin. Those with codeine
had such trace amounts they would have no real effect (which makes
sense, since they’re selling it over the counter.) In 2008, the FDA put it out there that because there was no proof of
them actually working, and little research on side effects, cough syrup
should be avoided in children under the age of 4 years. The American
Academy of Pediatrics took this a step farther, saying to avoid use in
children less than 6 years. If they don’t necessarily do anything then, why do we spend so much
money on them? A lot of it is probably because people take comfort in
them-and don’t ever, ever, ever, underestimate the power of the placebo
effect. So if you don’t have to take them, why would you ever drink out
of that dreaded plastic cup again?Cough
Homemade Cough Syrup
-Y ou can use both honey and
sugar if you like, just adjust
the layering accordingly, and
remember that it will be sweeter! If you choose to use garlic, unlike
onion, there is no exact amount to
put in. Start with 9-12 cloves or so
roughly chopped and find a flavor
profile that is to your preference
61Copyright 2014 everydayroots.comTips & TroubleshootingThis cough syrup contains onions or garlic and white sugar, brown sugar, or honey. Sound delicious? No, but
sometimes it just can’t be avoided. In my opinion, this also tastes a heck of a lot better than the stuff sold in
stores. If you have a dry cough, honey is great for soothing itchy and irritated throats. It may also help fight off
any bacteria that could be causing your cough. The white/brown sugar serves as a substitute for honey if you
prefer it. Both onion and garlic strengthen the immune system, work as natural anti-biotics, anti-inflammatories,
and expectorants.Homemade Cough Syrup
-1 red or yellow onion OR 1/2
head to 1 head of garlic
-Roughly 1 cup of organic raw
honey or roughly a cup OR
roughly a half of granulated
white sugar or brown sugar
-A jar or something similar
with a tight fitting lid that will
comfortably but snugly hold
your onion.1. Slice the onion evenly. Place the base of the onion in your jar, and
then pour honey in a layer over it (or cover in a layer of sugar, if that’s
your sweetener of choice.) Continue to alternate layering the onion and
sweetener. 2. Cover tightly and let it sit overnight out on the counter, or for 8-12
hours. After it has sat out, there will now be liquid in the jar. Use a
spoonful as needed to control your cough, up to 3 spoonfuls an hour, if
needed. 3. If you are making this for little ones, use the onion instead of the
garlic, and the sugar instead of the honey. It will keep in the refrigerator
for up to 1 month. 62Copyright 2014 everydayroots.com CoughY ou will need… DirectionsLicorice root tea is a wonderful substance if you’re suffering from a cough. Its properties lend themselves to
relieving the itchy, tingling feeling that may trigger a cough, a dry cough in particular, and the liquid helps boost
fluid intake.Licorice Tea
-3 full tablespoons of chopped,
dried, licorice root
-2 ½ cups of cold water
-Honey (optional)
-A saucepan1. Combine the chopped, dried, licorice root with cold water in a
saucepan. 2. Bring to a boil over medium heat and then reduce the heat to low,
letting it simmer for about 10 more minutes. When it’s done, strain, add
honey to taste, and drink in its entirety 2-3 times a day. 63Copyright 2014 everydayroots.com CoughY ou will need… DirectionsAnise oil extract is used in cough syrup sold over the counter, and is well-known to help calm a bad cough. The
gingers scent and flavor help decongest and soothe an itchy throat.Ginger-Anise Cough Syrup
-1 tablespoon of chopped
ginger root
-2-3 whole star anise cloves
-Honey (optional)
-1 cup of water1. Pour cold water in a saucepan and add in ginger root and star anise. 2. Bring to a boil over medium heat, and then reduce the heat to low
and let the tea simmer for 10-15 more minutes. Strain, add honey if you’d
like, and sip 2-3 cups a day. 64Copyright 2014 everydayroots.com CoughY ou will need… DirectionsEvery month women have to deal with a boatload of unfortunate
happenings, including painful cramps. While they often diminish with
age or after child-birth, this isn’t always the case, and they can really
put a damper on your day. When the uterine lining begins to break
down, molecular compounds called prostaglandins are released. These
chemicals cause the muscles of the uterus to contract, which helps shed
the lining. These contractions are essentially a miniature version of labor
contractions-in fact prostaglandins are sometimes given in hospitals
to induce labor. The severity of the cramps may be related to varying
levels of prostaglandins in the uterine lining in women, with higher
levels increasing discomfort. Assuming that your cramps are normal and
benign, there are a few remedies you can pull from the cupboards and
spice rack to help ease the pain.Cramps
-Placing a hot water bottle or
heating pack over your lower
abdomen can help relax muscles
that are tight, or in spasm, and
reduce discomfort. -Exercise is the last thing you
want to do when you are hit
with cramps, but getting up and
moving can truly help relieve the
pain. -If you feel cramps in your back,
it could be because of the way
your uterus is tipped. If it is more
backwards than forwards, this
can contribute to the sensation of
back pain. -Drink plenty of water. Dehydration can contribute to the
production of a hormone called
vasopressin which constricts
blood vessels, and can make
cramps even more painful. 65Copyright 2014 everydayroots.comTips & TroubleshootingMint, either peppermint or wintergreen, is a common plant to turn to when it comes to easing stomach or
abdominal pain. It can also help with any gas or bloating that may be making you uncomfortable along with the
cramps. But why basil? It seems that basil works in a similar way to common painkillers, which interfere with
prostaglandin synthesis. Prostaglandins are hormone like chemical messengers that affect a wide range of vital
processes in the body, including inflammation and the sensation of pain. Prostaglandins also affect the actual
act of contractions themselves. By reducing the amount of prostaglandins, you also reduce pain. Basil also
works very quickly, possibly because you can ingest it directly. Y ou can either eat a dozen basil leaves raw, or
make a tea with it and peppermint. Basil & Mint Tea
-1/2 cup of chopped fresh basil
leaves OR 2 teaspoons dried
-1/2 cup chopped fresh
peppermint leaves OR 2
teaspoons dried
-1 cup of boiling water1. Place the leaves at the bottom of a mug and boil 1 cup of fresh water. Pour directly over the leaves, cover, and steep for 10-15 minutes. Discard
the solids, or if they are fresh, eat them while drinking the tea. 66Copyright 2014 everydayroots.com CrampsY ou will need… DirectionsRed raspberry leaves are an incredibly well-kept secret, and they work a treat for cramps. They are probably a
woman’s best friend in terms of herbs, and also have many healing and beneficial properties during pregnancy
(although always consult a doctor or midwife before trying any herbs while pregnant.) It has a high concentration
of vitamin C, magnesium, potassium, and iron, which are all beneficial to the female reproductive system. It is
supposed to help strengthen and relax the uterus (although the exact mechanics of this are unknown.)


 attachment~ tn thP
right, t.'Qnlacl with spleen on left. Right speci~n : electrode 11
anodic, after 10 volts and S coulombs. The agar cylinder
shows a partially chlorine-bleached acid (red) reaction adja
cent to the former site of the electrode and an alkaline (blue)
reaction where the cylinder rested against the spleen. Middk
tp<dnren: electrode II cathodic, after 10 volts and S cou
lombs. Alkaline reaction is obtained adjacent to electrode II. Left spednren: no current, shows only some blood from the
surface of the spleen. (c) The experiment performed as
above, except with approximately 2S coulombs at 20 volts. Middle specimen: electrode II cathodic. A strong alkaline re
action is obtained adjacent to the elect.rode. A thin, bright
red, acidic reaction is seen where the cylinder rested against
the splenic surface. Right specimen: electrode II anodic. Bleaching and acidity are evident at the anode. The site of
contact with the spleen is alkaline. Left specimen: no currenc,
no litmus reaction. (d, e) Illustration of behaviour of a bipo
lar electrode (platinum foil) before (d) and after (e)applica
tions of current berween platinum electrodes. The same:
types of surfa~ reactions, depending on direction of current,
are created at the surfaces of the foil as at the surface of the
spleen. 132 Biologically closed electric circuits branches also thrombosed close to the electrode, but
the tendency was clear for a considerab ly earlier
brownish discolouration of the blood in the anery
between the tissue electrode and tbe aortic electrode. Findings were similar in the other 4 dogs. These experiments, like those of the previous sec
tion, suggest that electric current flows selectively in
the blood vessel between an intravascular elemode
and the region of an extravascular electrode. This
selective electric transport in vessels was observed
even when potential differences were as great as 10
volts between the electrodes and the vessel was only
one nun in diameter. The observations in the cathodic and the anodic
areas each support the postulated principle that •1essels
function as electrically insulated cables with internal
conducting properties. D. Structuring of interfaces
in BCEC systems:
development of membranes
and organ capsules
In tissue between metal electrodes, closed circuit elec
tric transports are accompanied by polarization phe
nomena with deposition of material on electrode sur
faces. For example, when direct current is applied
between platinum electrodes in tissue, several kinds of
material and structures can be identified at the sur
faces of the electrodes. With this background, fibrous
membrane s, including organ capsules, basement mem-
Fig. XII:!9. In vitro electrophoresis of fresh dog liver tissue
in the mid· part of a glass tube and KCI-agar-litmus on both
sides of the tissue sample. Electrodes at the open ends of the
glass tube. (a) Before direct current was applied, (b) after 20
volts, 0.35 coulombs, alkaline (left) and acidic (right) elec
trode reactions were obrained. To the right of the specimen
the reaction was alkaline, to the left acidic. These reactions
at the surfaces of a specimen are less obvious than the corre
sponding reactions in vivo illustrated in Fig. XII: 18.
a
--branes and cell membranes should be looked at anew. Filn'ous membranes can actually be produced easily not
only at electrode surfaces but also between elecrrodes in
tissue, as will be shown in Chapter XVI. The principle
of existence of a biologic equivalent to an electrode ·
electrolyte interface will now be presented. Reactions at interfaces in BCEC systems can be
anticipated to lead to a large variety of structural
developments. To test the hypothesis that the develop
ment of fibrous membranes, e.g., intraabdominal or
gan capsules, may be a BCEC-induced phenomenon,
the following experiment was performed in vivo in
three dogs. A platinum electrode (I) was inserted via a catheter
from a femoral vein into the inferior vena cava of the
anaesthetized animal (Fig. XII: 18). Another platinum
electrode (11), shaped like a small disc, was placed in a
glass tube (8 em long and 0.8 em wide) filled one-third
full with a mixture of 0.9% KCI+l% agar-litmus. The abdomen of the animal was opened so that the tip
of the agar-salt bridge of electrode II could be placed
against the surface of the liver, the spleen or a kidney. Fig. XII: 18 a shows the exposed surface of the spleen
with electrode II to the left and a "blank" bridge Ill to
the right, witl)out a platinum electrode. This salt
bridge was used to check possible SDOntaneous diffu
sion at the contact between the bridge and organ
surface. Current was then led between electrode II in
contact with the test organ and electrode I in the
inferior vena cava. Potential differences between 2 to
20 volts were tested between 10 to 30 minutes, each
test with new salt bridges. Fig. XII: 18 b shows the colour changes of KCI
Iitmus-agar cylinders after two experiments each with
10 volts potential difference applied for 15 minutes. To the right, after the electrode bad been anodic ( + ),
chlorine has partly bleached the otherwise acidic red
electrode end of the cylinder. Its other end, which bad
been in contact with the splenic surface, shows a blue
alkaline reaction. The middle cylinder shows this ex
periment after the electrode had been cathodic (-). The electrode end of the cylinder shows an alkaline
reaction. The left salt bridge showed only some con
tamination of blood on the contact surface against the
organ, but no litmus reaction. The experiment s were then repeated with 20 volts
potential between the electrode in the inferior vena
cava and the electrode with a salt bridge interposi
tioned against the splenic surface. The result is shown
in Fig. XII: 18c. The right cylinder shows in principle
the same reactions as the right cylinder in Fig. b. The
middle cylinder, however, shows an additional inter
esting reaction. The alkalinity at the cathode is accom
panied by a bright, red zone of acidity, corresponding
to the site of contact with the splenic surface. These
fmdings were consistent in the three dogs studied, with application of the electrode bridges at different
sites on the hepatic and splenic surfaces. These studies also showed a clear tendency for an
alkaline reaction of the salt bridge to be more easily
produced at the organ surface than an acidic reaction. Furthermore, it was found that when electrode II was
made anodic, the organ surface under the salt bridge
shrank and became dry. When the electrode was made
cathodic, a profuse flow of tissue water appeared
around the bridge. These findings appear to represent
an expression of electroosmotic water transport. For comparison, Fig. XII: 18 d, e illustrates the de
velopment of redox reactions at the surface of an
electron conductor, a platinum foil, positioned in the
mid-part of a KCI-litmus agar cylinder when current is
led through the cylinder between two platinum elec
trodes at either end. The same types of surface reac
tions are created on the inserted foil as were created on
the surface of the spleen. Electrophoretic experiments were also performed on
fresh specimens of dog liver. Thus, Fig. Xll: J9a
shows a liver specimen in the middle part of a glass
tube with KCI-agar-litmus bridges and platinum elec
trodes before treatment. After application of 20 volts
between the electrodes (Fig. XII: 19 b), blue and red
colouring developed adjacent to the platinum cathode
and anode. Corresponding to the interface between
specimen and salt bridge, blue colouring developed on
the anodic side and red on the cathodic side. These reactions adjacent to biologic material should
not be accepted without reservation as proofs of the
existence of analogues to electrode reactions at the
surfaces of various organs. Alkaline and acid com
pounds may, for example, have been produced by
tissue metabolism. Under the influence of the applied
electric potential between the electrodes, such com
pounds may have separated electrophoretically and
therefore given the observed litmus reactions. It
should be noted that these reactions were found to be
more pronounced in vivo than in vitro. This finding is
remarkab le in that the in vivo experiments should be
influenced by the buffering capacity and circulation of
the tissue fluids. The experiments do indicate, however, that inter
phase transports may take place within a closed elec
tric circuit, including the surface of an organ. If bio
logically closed electric circuits become accepted as a
biologic mechanism, the


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:~dj. posttTOlateral, adj. postmortem, adj., adv. protamine, n.
proreoly1ic, adj. 346 Glossary Med. Characteristic of a specific dis
ease or pathologic condition; diag·
nostic. 1\1ed. Through the skin.-perturant
ously, adv. Med. Tht act of spreading over or
lhrough something, as blood
through an organ's blood vessels. Anal. A cell found along capillaries. It has long processes and is believed
to be involved in contraction. Radwl. Around a central site. Med. Inflammation of tissues around
a tooth. Med. Degeneration of tissues around
a tooth. Anal. Th' transparent membrane
which lines the abdominal cavity
and encloses the digestive viscera. -
peritoneol, adj. Mtd. Around a IUmour. A translucent, radiolucent, plastic
material. Bioi. A ctll which ingesu; microor·
ganisms, other foreign particles and
organic debris. Bioi. The engulfing by phagocytes of
microorganism s, foreign panicles,
cells and cellular debris. Anal. Of or pertaining to the dia
phngm. Chern. An isotonic solution of sodi
um chloride in purified water (0. 9
per cent). Elec. Prt$SUre-electricity, especially
as produced in crystalline sub
stances such as quartz. Elt'c. Transport or fluids across en·
dothelial cells by tiny vesicles.
pinocytoiic, adj. Anat. Tho noncellular fluid portion
of blood or lymph. A nat. Containing different forms,
e.g., a carcinoma characterized
histologically by both squamous
and adenomatous rcatures. Anal. The membrane which ~nes the
inside of the thorax (parietal pleura)
and surface of the lungs (visceral
pleura), completely enclosing a nor·
mally small and fluid-filled space
called the pleural cavity. Med. Surgical removal of a lung. Med. Air or other gas in the pleural
cavity. Anal. Pertaining to the backside. Opposite of anterior. Radio/. Pertaining to an x·ray beam
which e-nters the backside and exits
through the front of a subject. Anat. Posterior and lateral. Bioi. After death. Chem. A mongly basic protein
which neutralizes the effects of hep
arin. Med. Causing breakdown of pro
teins. proximal, adj. pyktrosis, n.
py/orw, n.
radioluant, adj. radiopaque, adj. reticulum, n.
*retraction oedema, n.
*retraction pocket, n.
retrvr, prefix. Ringer's solution, n.
saline solwion,
0.9%, n.
sarcoma, n.
scirrhous, adj. t.tleron'ng, adj. ugmnu, n.
Seldinger rech
niqut, n.
senwliM, n.
stroumin, n.
serum, n. Anal. Near the site of attachment. Opposite of distal. Anal. Shrinking and condensation of
the nucleus of a cell. Anat. The opening between stomach
and duodenum. Radi•l. I. Permining the passage of
x-rays. 2. Permitting the passage of
many, but not all, incident X·tays. 3. Appearing predominantl y black
on a standard radiograph. -radiolu
cency, n.
Radio/. 1. Not permitting the pas
sage of x-rays. z. Appearing pre
dominantly white on a standard ra·
diograph.-radiopacity, n.
A nat. A network, especially in the
cytoplasm of ceUs.-reticular, adj. Radio/. Fluid accumulation within a
zone: of lowered turgor pressure due
10 retracting scar tissue. Radio/. Funnel-shaped indentation
of the surface of the lung, produced
by contraction of fibrous strands in
the lung parenchyma. Anat. Located posterior to. ChLm. A solution resembling blood
serum in its constituen t salts. CirLm. The "physiologic" concentra
tion of sodium chloride in normal
mammalian plasma and extracellu·
Jar, r-xtravascular tissues. Med. A cancer, usually highly malig
nant, of connective tissue origin. Med. Hard; containing a predomi·
nanc:e of scar or connective tissue. See medullary. Med. I. Causing or undergoing hard·
ening. 2. Increasing in quantity of
scar or connective tissue. Anat. A major anatomic subdivision. In the lungs, each lobe is supp~ed
by a single bronchus ; the next bron·
chial divisions define the broncho·
pulmonary segments, which num·
ber between 2 and S per lobe. Med. Percutaneous insertion of a
catheter in the lumen of a vessel by
a 5·stage procedure : a needle is
placed into the lumen of the vessel,
a wire is passed through the needle
into the lumen, the needle is re--
moved, a catheter is placed O\'er the
wire into the lumen, and the wire is
removed. Bioi. The large hard parts of wheat
grains which remain in the sifting of
fine flous. The grains are grossly
visihle, diele<"trk corpuscl6. Chem. 5-hydroxytryp tamine, a po
tent regulator of local vascular cali. bre. Bioi. The clear portion of an animal
liquid, especially of blood after co
agulation occurs. shellac, n.
silicosis, n.
sk:in. lhickenin.g, n.
spiculated, adj. spicule, n.
spirochaete, n.
squamous, adj. stasis, n.
ue/late, n.
stere()Tadiography, n.
s1ereota:cic, adj. sten'c, adj. s1oma, n.
(Siomata, pl.) striae, n., pl. stroma, n.
1Ubcutaneous, adj. suhcutiJ, n.
sulcus, n.
ruperior, adj. superolateral, adj. supradiaphrag
matic, adj. S)1Stemic, adj. Chem. An insulating resin, applied to
a surface as a thin liquid layer
which then solidifies. Med. Pulmonary fibrosis caused by
inhalation of dust containing silicon
dioxide; usually a disease of stone
miners, sandblasters and foundry
workers. Radio/. Radiopaque part of the skin
adjacent to a breast cancer. Such
thickening of skin is pathogenetical
ly synonymous with a hydropic
zone in the lung (see also "B" zone). Radio/. Characterized by pointed
projections. A nat. A needle-like projection. Med. A spiral·shaped bacterium, in·
eluding those causing syphilis. Arrat. Flat, platelike. Squamous
epithelial cells form the lining of the
lumina of the tracheobron chial tree. Med. A stopping of normal flow of a
bodily fluid. Shaped like a star. Radio/. Radiography performed
from two sites equidistant from the
object and separated by the imerpu. pillary distance. When the resultant
rndiogrnphs are observed in a Ste
reoscopic viewer' the images ruse
and appear three-dim ensional. Radio/. Movement or an instrument,
e.g., biopsy needle, under stercora·
diograph ic control. Phys. Referring to spacial distribu·
t.ion. Anat. A minute opening or pore on a
cellular surface or between cells. Med. 1. Lines. 2. Narrow, bandlikc
structures.- srn'attd, adj. Anat. The supporting framework of
an organ, as opposed to its paren·
chyma. -urornal, adj. Anac. Beneath the skin. Anat. Tissue immediately beneath
the skin. A nat. Groove, furrow; e.g., the cos·
tophrenk sulcus is the JtrOOve be·
tween the chest wall and insertions
of the domed diaphrarrn, posterlor·
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ward the head as opposed 10 10ward
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riorly and la~erall y. A nat. Situated immediately superior
to the diaphragm. M ed. J. Pertaining to the body as a
whole. 2. Pertaining to c:irculalion


ation;  if it had not been  Those  Who  were  Greater  than
We at that  time,  called  Our  Attention  to and assisted  Us, to
hold  our attention  upon  the Source  of Our  Life. You of the South  have  not had  the direct  contact  with
the Messengers  which  many  of the other  students  have,  and
have  not had  many  of these  explanations. I want  you  to
realize  tonight  when  you  cast  off those  bodies,  the body
lays there  with  all the organs,  of its physical  actvities. Those
organs  are there  as they  were  before;  but where  did That
Intelligence,  That  Life,  That  Activity,  That  Light,  That
Power,  That  Substance  go. Why  does  the body  lay there
helpless. Behold  the Chart. All the Life,  Intelligence,  Substance
and Activity  came  thru  that  Stream  of Life  from  the
"Mighty  I AM  Presence,"  into  the body  and  anchored
within  the human  Heart. When  the  Life  Stream  with-
drew,  the human  form  was  helpless. You  think  and  man-
kind  has been  so prone  to think,  in order  for something  to
exist,  one must  see something  out here. People  think,  they
must  have  something  in their  grasp  to understand  that  it
was Real. I tell you  everything  you  use,  which  is of any
Power,  is invisible  and  you  know  it. You  do not see the
energy  you  are using. You  do not see the current  of elec-
tricity  which  goes  thru  those  wires  and brings  the Light  into DISCOURSE  VIII  189
the room;  but it is there  and  you  acknowledge  and  accept
its use. Tonight,  I want  you to fix in your  mind,  whatever  power
you use, and the Intelligence  you have  used  for any achieve-
ment  in your  human  activity,  came  thru  That  Stream  of
Light  from  your  own  God  Presence  and  anchored  within
your  Heart. It gave  Action  to the body  and  Life  to these
human  forms. Without  That  Stream  of Light,  you  do not
have  action  of the form. Until  mankind  understands  this  and  finds  the "I AM
Presence"  and  Power,  to which  it can anchor  the attention
and hold  it anchored,  there  is no way  or means  to release
Greater  Power  of Energy  than  people  are experiencing
today. Steadily  and surely  have  they  drawn  themselves  into
the density  and  limitations  which  they  are experiencing
today,  and  by their  own  volition. No one asked  them  to do
it, but they  kept  saying:  "This  is the authority,  and  this  is
the authority,  meaning  the outer  intellect,  and  in that  they
made  their  great  mistake. " Dear  People,  you  think  your  intellect  is the knower,  the
doer. Where  is it, when  the body  lies helpless. The  brain
is still  there,  but  it does  not  act. Let  us look  at these
things  practically,  so you  can have  Our  Assistance  which
you need. The  brain  no longer  acts. Then  the Power  and
Intelligence  which  acted  thru  the brain  came  thru  That
Stream  of Light  and  Energy. EVERYTHING  YOU  ARE
OR EXPERIENCE,  IS CAUSED  BY YOUR  FEELING
OR YOUR  SPOKEN  WORD. 213 THE  "I AM99  DISCOURSES
Tonight,  try to feel  in all the previous  understanding
you have  had,  from  every  source  of metaphysics,  you  were
taught  to govern  your  thought. It is but a fragment  of the
cause  of conditions  in comparison  to your  feeling. Your
feeling  is your  Power-House,  and  unless  you know  how  to
govern  it, you are lost. You  cannot  govern  your  thought—
and no human  Being  ever  did—without  governing  your
feeling;  because  your  feeling  will  flash  before  your  thought
has a chance  to act. Think  it over  and  see. Otherwise,  why
would  Individuals  suddenly  without  provocation,  feel  the
blood  surge  thru  the body  in a fit of anger,  until  it looks  like
the veins  would  burst. It acts  the opposite  thru  fear. The
circulation  recedes  and  almost  stops,  because  fear  is con-
gestion. Do you  wonder  why  sometimes  your  body  suddenly  is
charged  with  pain  and  distress. Because  some  fear  has
seized  you,  it congests  your  circulation  and  makes  it almost
unable  to act;  while  with  intense  anger,  the feeling  re-
leased,  charges  your  circulation  forth  with  such  force  and
power,  that  you think  your  veins  will  burst. Let us look  at these  things  sensibly  and  practically. This
Understanding  of Life,  is the most  practical  thing  on the
face of This  Earth. If mankind  once  understands  It, the
people  will  see they  have  a Scepter  of Power  and  Applica-
tion to apply  in their  Lives  and nothing  can resist  It. You Beloved  Students  who  understand  This  Presence,
know  that  which  you call forth  is Self-luminous,  Intelligent
Substance. It sweeps  in, thru  and  around  your  body  and DISCOURSE  VIII  191
sweeps  out all imperfection. If you  can  so change  It by
your  Power  of qualification,  you  will  be able  to quickly
release  yourselves,  from  disturbance  or limitation  of any
kind. Limitation,  is because  you are giving  power  to something
outside  of yourself,  when  beating  your  Heart  is the Intel-
ligence  of the Universe. AS LONG  AS YOU  DEPEND
UPON  SOMETHING  OUTSIDE  OF  THIS  PRES-
ENCE,  WHICH  GIVES  YOU  LIFE,  THEN  YOU
WILL  REMAIN  IN YOUR  LIMITATIONS. THERE
IS NO  OTHER  WAY. You have  lived  in hundreds  and  thousands  of embodi-
ments,  similar  to these,  and  there  has not been  so much
progress. We see and understand  the pride  of human  intel-
lect; but those  people  keep  right  on losing  the bodies  all
the time  one  embodiment  after  another. If the intellect
were  the Knower  and  All-powerful,  then  it would  be able
to regulate  and  govern  the energy  of your  body;  and  keep
Eternal  Youth  in the body,  but it does  not do it. Why  not. Because,  until  mankind  understands  the  feeling  world
must  be held  Harmonious,  in order  to allow  the Power  of
the Presence  to flow  thru  into  action  and  produce  results,
the people  will  not have  Its Perfection. The Messengers  have  pled  with  the  people  all over
America;  and  shown  the need  of keeping  the feeling  har-
monious. Yet,  some  of the Blessed  Earnest  Students  go
right  on having  all the discordant  feeling  they  please;  and
releasing  all the energy,  all the discord  and  criticism  they 215 THE  "I AM99  DISCOURSES
desire. We  have  seen  some  of those  who  pretend  to love
each  other  so much,  criticize  each  other  severely,  so are you
to blame  for this  or not. Well  the one  who  does  it will
one day see his or her great  mistake. Why  will  you  earnest,  Beloved  Sincere  Students  not lis-
ten to Us when  We know  This  Law;  when  We  tell you,
that until  you


 sleep apnea, epilepsy, anxiety,
panic disorder, or cardiovascular issues. #19. Box Breathing
This exercise can be used as an alternative to Breathing Recovery, Sitting
(exercise #12). Box Breathing  is traditionally practiced by military
personnel to balance the autonom ic nervous system (ANS). It is designed to
create a state of relaxed alertness, getting you “in the zone. ” There are
different versions of the exercise depending on your BOL T score. If your BOL T scor e is less than 15 seconds:• Breathe in for 2 seconds. • Hold for 2 seconds. • Exhale for 2 seconds.<|eot_id|><|begin_of_text|>
Q: What is the recommended duration of the Breathing Recovery, Sitting exercise?,
A: 10 minutes, six times a day.
Q: What is the purpose of the BOL T score in the exercises?,
A: To increase the score gently and consistently, as it is difficult to say a complete sentence without becoming breathless.
Q: What is the purpose of the BOL T score?,
A: To increase it gently and consistently, as it is difficult to say a complete sentence without becoming breathless.
Q: What is the recommended duration of the Tum-mo breathing exercise?,
A: It is not specified in the provided text, but it is mentioned that it can be used as an alternative to Breathe Light (exercise #1) to create air hunger for 15 to 30 seconds, followed by rest for 1 minute. Repeat for 5 to 10 minutes, six times a day.
Q: What is the recommended duration of the Humming exercise?,
A: It is not specified in the provided text, but it is mentioned that the author practices it for 10 minutes before sleep, and then continues to breathe normally for a minute.<|eot_id|><|begin_of_text|>The article reports that mouth breathing, whether constant or
intermittent, may reduce the benefits of NO, leading to “unobstructed viral
replication.” It concluded that “mouth breathing during sleep may therefore
worsen the symptoms of COVID-19.”39
COVID-19 presents a serious challenge. Apart from the fact that
humans have no immunity to this virus, it behaves very differently from flu,
has a high viral load, and is poorly understood. What is know n is that it
attacks a specific type of cell known as a type 2 pneumocyt e.42 Type 2
pneumocyte cells are responsible for the production and secretion of
surfactant. (If you recall, NO plays an important role in production of
surfactant.) This is one reason why the virus can be deadly, even in young,
healthy patients.It is important to remember that nasal nitric oxide cannot do its job (or
protect you from disease) unless you breathe through your nose. Nasal
breathing alone will increase the amount of NO in the airways, but research
has found that humming can produce even higher levels of nitric oxide.43
One 2015 study reports that humming produces seven times more NO than
normal exhalation.44 It is believed that oscillations in the air accelerate the
exchange of gases between the nasal cavity and sinuses.45 Another paper
discovered that “strong” humming was effective in treating chronic
rhinosinusitis, a fungal conditio n that causes inflammation and infection in
the nasal passages. Again, NO was identified, this time as an antifungal
agent.46 Other research  has found that the concentration of nasal nitric
oxide also increases during breath holding. One study comparing scuba
divers to breath-holding divers reported higher levels of circulating NO in
the breath-holding group.47
BREA THING WITH A F ACE MASK
During the 2020 coronavirus outbreak, debate has raged over the wearing of
protective face masks—whether masks lessen viral spread, protect the
wearer, or prevent the wearer from passing the virus to others. Many people
argue that the measure is ineffective. Others complain that they find it
difficult to breathe when wearing a mask. Whatever the arguments, studies
have definitively proven that masks prevent infected people from making
others sick.48
A 2020 article in the Harvar d Business Review  suggests that better
masks are needed to fully protect against virus-containing particles.49 A
study from 2003 explores the use of nasal plugs instead of face masks but
points out that it is necessary to “only breathe through the nostrils, as
breathing throug h the mouth will nullify the protection offered by the nasal
plug.”50 Unfortu nately, despite research clearly demonstrating that mouth
breathing contributes to high viral load, poor immune defense, and more
severe forms of the novel coronavirus,39 nobody  is talking about the fact
that many people are mouth breathing inside their protective face masks. In July 2020, as the UK government enforced mask-wearing in shops, I
received an email from my friend, a medical doctor. He wondered howmany people were aware of the way they breathe when wearing a mask. He
shared the follow ing example: “I went to the barber on Sunday. The barber
had a mask on. All I could hear was fast breathing through the mouth while
he wore the mask.” My friend explained his concerns:
Since April, I have tried to conv ince everyone I meet to breathe only
through the nose, with or without a mask. Many older people are
surprised when I stop them and ask how they breathe when they
have a mask on. Some said they didn’ t know or didn’ t pay attention. And more than 90% said they had to breathe through their mouth
because they couldn’ t breathe nasally with the mask on! My friend is adamant that nasal breathing will help prevent the spread
of viruses and the subsequent fatalities. He says, “When we mouth breathe,
any virus has a direct route to our lungs. Masks plus nasal breathing will
help keep the virus from entering the patient’ s respiratory system.”
An article in the Independent, “Learn ing how to breathe again in the
new normal,” looks at breathing with and without a face mask in a post-
COVID environment51. The author describes the prevalence of unhealthy
breathing habits and calls on experts to define the problems of breathing
with a face mask. The article quotes breathing expert Paul DiTuro, who
suggests that respiratory training will help. DiTuro describe s a simple
exercise to make mask-wearing more comfortable:
Just before putting on your mask, take five “quality” breaths. With
each breath, inhale through the nose for four seconds, exhale
through the mouth for six second s, then rest for two seconds. Repeat
these five breaths as soon as you put on the mask, and again after
you remove it.51
The concepts here are good. Inhaling for four seconds and exha ling for six
equates to a breathing rate of six breaths per minute, which  maximizes
many important physiological functions, as well as activating the relaxation
centers of the nervous system. Unfortunately, as we discussed earlier, breathing in through the nose
and out through the mouth is not a good idea. It causes nasal congestion andinhibits gas exchange in the lungs. The importance of breathing only
through the nose, awake or asleep, with or without a face mask, cannot be
underlined too strongly. BEATING NASAL CONGESTION
Mask or no mask, if you suffer from a constantly blocked nose, nasal
breathing may seem impossible or even frightening. However, breath
holding and physical exercise can actually help open the nasal airways.52 In
a few pages, you’ll find a breath-holding exercise for decongesting the
nose. Exactly how this works remains a matter of debate, but holding the
breath increases CO2 in the blood, pools nitric oxide within the nose, and
activates the body’ s sympathetic stress response. While long-term
sympathetic activation is dama ging to health, the stress response plays a
necessary and beneficial role53 in the immune system54 and in regulating
inflammation.55
As far back as 1923, an article in the American Journal of Physiology
reported that holding the breath could ease nasal stuffiness.56 If this
information had been made public at the time, millions of children and
adults suffering from rhinitis could have found relief simply by holding
their breath whenever their nose was bunged up. Decades later, in 1977,
researchers showed that rebreathing exhaled air decreased nasal congestion. Even holding the breath for just 30 seconds made breathing easier for most
of the subjects tested.57 The main stimulus for this result? Carbon dioxide.58
According to Dr. James Bartley, an ear, nose, and throat surgeon, nasal
resistance is inversely related to end-tidal CO2.59 End-tidal CO2 is the
concentration of CO2 in the air at the end of an exhaled breath. It is a direct
measure of how much CO2 there is in the lungs, and under normal
circumstances, an indirect measure of the pressure of CO2 in the blood. Bartley’ s finding  means that as levels of CO2 reduce in the lungs and blood,
the nose become s more congested. Studies have shown that a reduction of
CO2 in the lungs (from normal pressure of 40 mmHg to 35 mmHg)
corresponds with a 10% increase in nasal congestion.52 Anxiety also
typically corresponds with lower end-tidal CO 2 levels.60This is also


respiratory resistance becomes greater. The diaphragm is displaced upward
by abou t five centimeters, increasing its ability to generate tension as
muscle fibers lengthen.19 The diaphragm may have to work harder as load
increases, but widening of the chest prevents further loss of lung volume.20
The gradual extension of the abdominal muscles causes their fibers to
lengthen by up to 115%, their thickness reduces, and their angle of function
changes. This inhibits their ability to stabilize the pelvis—which may be a
factor in back pain during pregnancy.19. Around 70% of healthy pregnant women report breathlessness during
their daily activities. This often begins during the first trimester, suggesting
that mechanical changes to the diaphragm and lungs are not to blame. It is
more likely that breathlessness is caused either by hyperventilation
associated with pregnancy or by a heightened perception of respiratory
discomfort as the result of increased ventilation. Not surprisingly, the incidence of sleep-disordered breathing increases
among pregnant women. The physiological and anatomic al changes
intrinsic to gestation can unma sk or exacerbate obstructive sleep apnea
(OSA).21 If this is left untreated, the limitations in upper airway flow can
lead to serious consequences for both maternal and fetal health. While not
the focus here, it should be noted that, generally in the realm of respiratory
disorders, uncontrolled maternal asthma has been found to be associated
with an increased risk of spontaneous abortion.22Healthcare providers should screen expectant mothers for OSA to
ensure the well-being of both mother and baby. This is especiall y important
in preeclampsia, a primary cause of maternal and fetal illness and mortality,
which sleep-diso rdered breathing has been proven to increase the risk and
severity of. It is believed that the repetitive limitations to airflow that occur
during sleep-disordered breathing are linked to surges in nocturnal blood
pressure and poor health in both mother and baby—and may be just as
damaging as full apneas.21
One 2016 paper about OSA during pregnancy describes sleep apnea as a
modern epidemic.23 It is now accepted that the condition is widespread in
women, particu larly during pregnancy. According to curren t evidence,
sleep-disordered breathing is present in 50% of high-risk pregnancies and in
15% of otherwise healthy, obese  pregnant women. It should be no surprise
that pregnancy contributes to sleep disorders. By its nature, it causes
anatomical, physiological, and hormonal changes, including narrowing of
the uppe r respir atory tract, which can increase the risk of OSA or worsen
existing apneas.24
During pregnancy, OSA contributes to a five-fold increase in maternal
mortality due to complications including pulmonary embolism23 (a
blockage of an artery in the lungs). A 15-year study of matern al deaths in
Michigan found a connection with OSA and sleep-disordered breathing and
demonstrated that, even after the birth, OSA presents a risk for women.25
Maternal OSA has also been linked to poor fetal outcomes, fetal growth
restriction,23 low birth weight,26 preterm delivery,23 cesarea n sectio n, and
preeclampsia.27,28 It has been connected to a low Apgar score in babies in
the five minutes after delivery.24 The Apgar score is a generalized measure
of health  that assesses appearance (skin color), pulse (heart rate), grimace
response (reflexes), activity (muscle tone), and respiration (breathing rate
and effort).29 A 2012 study set out to determine whether poor pregnancy
outcomes were related to OSA. It concluded that babies are at an increased
risk of complications in the areas previously listed when the mother has
sleep apnea. This can impact the health of the child long term.24
Children born significantly preterm commonly suffer from medical
problems and growth restrictions in early childhood.30 They frequently have
lower weight, height, and head circumference than their classmates. Thepreterm children were much more likely than normal term children to have
serious dental malocclusions, and deep bite and overjet were also
prevalent.30 According to pediatric dentist Dr. Kevin Boyd, restricted fetal
growth can cause problems that will result in suboptimal airway  health once
the baby is born. In Chapter Eight, we discussed how dental problems and
compromised airways in children can lead to childhood mouth breathing,
and subsequent cognitive, developmental, and behavioral issues. When fetal development is poor due to frequent drops in blood oxygen,
as can be the case for mothers with OSA, the baby may have cognitive
problems that progress into child hood and may not receive appro priate care. A 2020 review confirmed that children with restricted inter-uterine growth
and small birth weight had significantly lower cognitive scores than those
born at an average gestational age.31 While these children had similar
cognitive scores to those born preterm, they were unlikely to receive the
follow-on care or to be included in the rehabilitation programs that are
available to preterm babies.31
Another review explored the role of placenta health in chronic  disease
later in adulthood.32 Much research has demonstrated how low birth weight
contributes to the onset of certai n diseases, including obesity, heart disease,
stroke, and diabetes. Chronic hypoxia and elevated stress levels, both
symptomatic of sleep apnea, cause changes to the organs of the unborn
baby. The review cites a study of 187 men and 47 women that found that
sudden cardiac death was linked  to a thin placenta at birth. Fetal  growth and
lifelong health can be strongly  influenced by the health of the placenta,
which requires continual adequate oxygenation through healthy breathing
during pregnancy. ANXIETY DURING PREGNANCY AND AFTER
Anxiety in new mothers is common. As a woman takes on a new role and
new responsibilities, it could be considered an appropriate adaptive
response.33 However, some mothers suf fer with severe, invalidating anxiety,
depression, and other mood disorders in the period shortly before and after
the birth of their child. Hormone fluctuations can play a part, as can
psychological issues—perceived  or real challenges and fear— which mayincrease in the case of an unexpected or unwanted pregnancy,33 or when
assisted reproductive technology has been used.34
It is now genera lly acknowledg ed that new mothers are vulnerable to
postpartum depression, but the prevalence of anxiety disorders during
pregnancy has not been as wide ly studied. Many women experience new or
worsening anxie ty symptoms in the months before and after birth: 21% of
women have clinically significa nt anxiety during pregnancy, and 64% of
these women continue to suffer with anxiety after giving birth.33 Research
suggests that prenatal anxiety is a major factor in susceptibility to postnatal
depression. Untreated anxiety and depression, which often exist
comorbidly, can have a serious impact on the mother and baby.33 Anxiety
during pregnancy can contri bute to numerous problems, including
preeclampsia, more time off work, nausea, increased visits to healthcare
providers, spontaneous early labor and delivery, low birth weight, difficulty
breastfeeding, and a more difficult birth with an increased likelihood of
PTSD. Pregnancy-related or postpartum anxiety can produce feelings of
constant worry, fatigue, nervousness, insomnia, mood swings, poor focus or
memory, hot flashes, nausea, and sleep disturbance. At its worst,
postpartum anxiety inhibits the mother ’s ability to care for her child,
causing conside rable distress and resulting in a sickly infant or even
infanticide. There isn’t much information about generalized anxiety in pregnant
women and new mothers, although it is believed that anxiety is more
prevalent in postpartum women than in the general population. In one study,
between 10% and 50% of new mothers with anxiety also displayed
symptoms of depression.35 In another, 65% with generalized anxiety also
reported depres sion, panic disorder, or agoraphobia. It is believed that
generalized anxiety lasting more than six months may be more common in
postnatal women33 and that anxiety in new mothers is actually more
common than depression.35 It can be challenging to achieve a clear
diagnosis of anxiety during pregnancy because it is normal for women to
experience a certain level of worry at this time.36 Also, there is no data
about preexisting anxiety disord ers in women before becoming pregnant, so
it is impossible to ascertain to what extent anxiety is pregnancy related.Generalized anxiety disorder during pregnancy can present as
nervousness, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, persistent “worry” thoughts,
muscle tension, and sleep distur bance. Due to the physiological changes of
pregnancy, especially hormone-induced hyperventilation, pregnant women
may be at greater risk for panic disorder. While there is research suggesting
that pregnancy may provide some kind of protection against panic
symptoms, the role of premenstrual hormone changes in panic disorder
suggests that fluctuations in sex hormones make new mothers more
vulnerable to anxiety and panic disorder.36 One review has confirmed this
increased susceptibility,37 and some researchers hypothesize that this may
be due to the sharp drop in progesterone after delivery.37
During pregnancy, progesterone levels are high. This supports the
pregnancy, but it also causes hyperv


 with other people will begin to break the
chain that binds you. In any moment when you feel the void approaching,when you find yourself wanting to be alone so you can digest your poison
—make a call, turn your car around, send an e-mail, make a move. When you are grasping for starchy food like it is crack cocaine, do
anything—the slightest thing—to connect with another person in a loving
way. For in every righteous move you make toward others, you are making
a move toward the experience of your own true self. One instant at a time, one new response pattern at a time, one righteous
human interaction at a time, you will lock the door of the ugly castle behind
you, never to enter there again. And from the vantage point of where you go
next—the clear outdoors where no obsessions rankle you—you will
remember your hell with such gratitude for having been delivered from it. And you will have a deep-seated desire to spend the rest of your life,
whenever called, to help others make the same escape you did. In time, the
psychic castle that housed your hell will be demolished and never house
anyone again. A recovering suf ferer can recognize a suf ferer, and a recovering suf ferer
intent on healing makes sure no suf ferer in his or her path remains unloved. It’s often just a knowing smile, a simple silent blessing, but it is a love that
is sent from heaven to heal you both. Reflection and Prayer
Close your eyes and relax into a holy space. Ask Divine Mind to reveal the issues in your relationship that you need
to address. Images will appear to you … relationship patterns where you
could be more vulnerable or more helpful … places in your personality
where you keep others at bay. Ask to be shown how you appear to others, and how you can more fully
express who you truly are. In this sacred space within your mind, you will
be transformed from someone who avoids love to someone who embraces it
… receives it … and is so filled up by it that nothing else is needed to make
you feel full. Dear God,
Please melt the walls
that separate me fr om others,imprisoning me within myself. Please heal my wounded places
and fr ee my heart to love. Help me connect to others
that I might isolate no mor e.
I know, dear God,
that when I am alone, I fear;
and when I fear, I self-destruct. What I suffer now
and have suffer ed befor e,
dear God,
may I suffer no mor e.
Amen
OceanofPDF.comLESSON 16
DISCIPLINE AND DISCIPLESHIP
You might be experiencing the “sunset ef fect” of an old self now, as the
sun seems to be brightest in the moments just before it sets. The old self
does not go quietly. She insists that you cannot live without her, she is your
true self, and your entire world would fall apart were she not in char ge. She
does not sing merrily, “I’ll see you around,” as she wafts graciously out of
the room. Rather, she most likely has hysterical fits in an ef fort to convince
you that you cannot and will not ever be rid of her, so why try. “Oh yeah?” she shrieks raucously. “You think you’re going to break free,
become healthy around food, lose weight, and just start over? W ell, you’re
insane to think so! It will never work! I am your comfort; I am your
strength; I am your power!” And then, of course, the only thing you can do
is give in. Keep eating. Don’ t exercise. What’ s the point? And on and on. …
Her intensity, however, is but a cover for her frailty. In fact, she is so frail
that she is fading away. Just as the W icked W itch of the W est in The W izard
of Oz  simply melted when Dorothy threw water on her, this mutant and
predatory fragment of yourself is now dissolving into the nothingness out of
which she emer ged. As a nonreality, she cannot survive the waters of truth. As you embrace the vision of who you truly are, the false and illusionary
being who has posed as you for all these years begins to disappear. You have entered deeply into the process of your awakening, and in
many ways you might find it as overwhelming as you feared it would be. The wild and out-of-control emotions that you’ve struggled so long to
contain—creating, in so doing, your wild and out-of-control physical
appetites—have all been stirred up. Your detoxification process, both emotional and physical, is in full swing
now. You may even be experiencing some chemical withdrawal as you let
go of certain foods.As an overeater, you’ve addressed the wildness of your emotional nature
with what is ironically a very disciplined approach to life: You will go eat
now. You have been disciplined, but disciplined by fear. What might have
seemed to you or others like a complete lack of discipline on your part has
actually been a strict adherence to an internal, dictatorial authority. The
problem is that that internal authority is the voice of fear and compulsion
instead of the voice of your true self. As your mind realigns with its true self, your body will realign with its
true self. Being a divine creation, you know exactly what to do and how to
be—on every level of your existence. Y our bodily appetites are
programmed naturally to follow the instructions of a divine intelligence. Your overeating, however, has been like a hacker that has reprogrammed
your computer. What we’re doing now is programming it back. This reprogramming cannot be accomplished overnight. One aspect of
your personality that has been damaged by your addictive tendencies is the
ability to tolerate discomfort. When it comes to a compulsive ur ge to eat,
you need it when you need it. Results must occur immediately. And now
you are likely to exercise the same lack of impulse control and impose the
same intolerance on your weight-loss process. You want it and you want it
now, and if it doesn’ t happen by Thursday, then you might as well go back
to your old habits, because obviously this doesn’ t work. Now is a time to exercise discipline: not of your appetites, but of your
thoughts. Y ou know a lot about the discipline of fear; now it’ s time to learn
about the discipline of love. Love is merciful, gentle, understanding,
patient, for giving, and kind. So you must be toward yourself as you go
through this process. No one needs to remind you of the many ef forts you’ve made to lose
weight in your past. It’ s not as though you haven’ t tried. Y et the same
violence toward self that was displayed in the moment when you overate
was then displayed when you fell of f the wagon. You’re not good. Y ou’re a
failur e. You’re weak. I hate you. Let’ s eat. Now look at what happens when you take a loving approach to weight
loss. In a way, you’re relearning how to feed yourself like a stroke victim
might have to relearn how to speak or walk. Sometimes the smallest action
represents the biggest step forward. A minimal improvement can be an
important break from the past.It might not seem like a big deal for someone else, but for you, it’ s
extraordinary that you woke up one morning not obsessed with what you
would eat today. For you, this represents a change, a pattern interruption,
created in part by the work you’ve been doing with this course. And it
builds on the musculature that will ultimately result in a new persona, new
behavior, and new body. You deserve credit for this. Please read that last sentence again. You deserve cr edit for this. Do not
discount the significance of this change, for the slightest break in the chain
of horror makes room for the beginning of a new chain—a chain of healthy
thoughts and healthy appetites. This change, however small at first, must be
affirmed, celebrated, and built upon—which it cannot be if you discount it. You are not in the habit of celebrating yourself when it comes to how you
eat, and you owe it to yourself—and to this process—to learn to do it. Conscious weight loss does not involve hating yourself; hatred is
blasphemy, which means thinking that is contrary to the thoughts of God. That which is contrary to Divine Mind cannot possibly be your salvation, as
your salvation lies in aligning with, not working against, the divine. It is
love and only love that will heal you. The miraculous change in perception
here means going from hating how you have been, to loving the possibility
of who you can now be. You must choose the new you in order to become the new you. The issue
here is not what you are running away from, but rather what you are
running towar d. You’re not just rejecting what you don’ t want, but
proactively claiming what you do. The only way to break from your subconscious belief that eating is the
source of your comfort is by building on your faith that God is the source of
your comfort. Y our relationship with the divine is not just something to
reluctantly embrace, as in “Okay, if I have  to.” It’ s the relationship that you


 willbe changed forthwith, and you will have embarked upon the highest
adventure possible. Moreover, from that time on, the images in your mind
will manifest in the world exactly as you visualize them. People who have never experienced a centering of the self outside the ego
believe that when they make the declaration that they no longer will take
action as a result of egoistic choice, then henceforth they will sit like lumps
on a log because there will be nothing to stir them once they have
surrendered volition. How wrong they are! W e never move ourselves into
action anyway. All our lives we are moved into action by the Secret Self. Our dif ficulties are all caused by the fact that we have a delusional sense of
self which clutters up the subconscious with negative emotions; causes
restrictive pictures of limitation, lack, and fear to be projected onto the
creative screen of mind; and therefore restricts the amount of ener gy that
can flow through us. The ego is an impediment in the natural dynamic of
being, yet even when it’ s present in all its full distortion, we are still
directed by the Secret Self, with our power filtered and inef fectual. The
person who has been cleared sits like no lump on a log. More likely, they
thunder across the human scene, such is the power that manifests through
them. Y et they themself do nothing. The power uses them to manifest
through, and they simply hitch a ride, acting in the midst of conflict
serenely and surely, an instrument of a power that has everything under
control. The Power of Thought

Once a psychological balance has been obtained, it is startling how clear
images become in our minds. It is as if the inner world takes on even more
reality than the outer — more dimension, more possibilities — for through
our new psychic perception we become aware that there is the same
consciousness in all things. When we visualize something in our mind we
thereby sense the manner in which we af fect the physical world; we see that
consciousness af fected in us af fects consciousness in the thing visualized.We become aware that it is impossible for anything to externalize in our
world without first being pictured in our minds. The simplest of actions
takes on a new significance. W e cannot reach for a pen, get up and walk to
the door, or answer the telephone without first having a mental picture of
such acts. W e become cognizant of this sequence as the natural cause and
effect of all things, and we become exquisitely aware of the fact that we can
by an act of mental visualization cease responding to stimuli from the
sensual world. If, when we hear the doorbell, we visualize not answering the door, we will
not answer it. In even this trivial circumstance we will find tremendous
significance, for it teaches us that we can, in any instance, refuse to draw
the mental picture decreed by sensual stimuli and draw the exact opposite. By that simple realization we become enlightened and disciplined beings,
free from bondage to the world of senses. The process by which thoughts
become things is rooted in the one intelligence from which all things are
made. Everything is conscious and has a form that is determined by the
awareness entrapped within. When the idea of a thing is changed within the
one supreme consciousness, then the thing itself changes, for it was nothing
but idea in the first place. The mind’ s image-making power is af fected by its knowledge of itself, and
by its inner sense of ef fectiveness. This sense of capability never is
sufficient when it springs out of the surface self, but it is always equal to the
task when it results from an identification of the individual with the
Supreme. Spiritual awakening allows us to visualize clearly, but even
before that awakening we can discipline ourselves to exercise faith and
belief in the things we desire. Jesus, who was certainly one of the great
mental teachers, stated that it is done unto us as we believe. He repeatedly
illustrated by deed and parable that the answers to our dreams come when
we first have accepted their reality in our minds. The person who achieves a
dynamic success in life has mastered the art of acting as if it were
impossible to fail. Such a bold approach frees within them an ener gy and
insight that fits them for every occasion. Nothing is impossible to anyone if
they are capable of envisioning it in their mind, clearly, without reservation. Universal Subconscious Mind is the doer of all things, and it responds to
the conceptions that we project into it with our conscious minds. Visualizing the Objective

There is no objective too important or too trivial for universal mind to
manifest it just exactly as it is visualized, but the truth is that few people
take the trouble or time to visualize the things they want. They let such
matters be decided for them by the events they encounter in the world. If,
for example, they meet a friend who has acquired a new car, they are likely
to avow to themselves and to family that what they want most of all is a
new car. Next day, however, this desire fades, for now an associate in
business has been promoted into a new job and they see that it is this they
want most of all, not the new car after all. Next day, it is something else; the
day after, something again. The desire of a week ago is long for gotten
unless some event occurs to inspire in them the same reaction. Such people
project a constant parade of changing pictures into the subconscious, which
moves this way and that and never gets anything done at all. Since they
really do not know what it is that they want, it is small wonder that they
achieve nothing. It takes mental discipline to want something and to stay
with it, to understand that all things are gained by sacrifice, that nothing is
free, easy, or simple. When we look upon people of prominence and wealth, it appears to us that
they have been favored by nature, gifted more in mind and body and with
material things. But if we have had a little spiritual awakening, we arrive at
an insight that allows us to see behind all successful people the years of
unremitting toil, sweat, and tears that have disciplined them into the
effective human beings they have become. Control and ef fectiveness do not
come lightly; they are the products of a good deal of surrender of self. An
aspiring youth, focused in ego and personal concern, has as little connection
with a successful person as does an acorn with an oak. A thousand egoistic
selves have paraded across the successful person’ s consciousness in the
years of growth. In a manner that person is all of them, in another, none. In
all things they rely upon a power outside themself, which they court daily. Affirmation

Visualize we must, and what we visualize manifests in our lives. If we
would change our lives, the tool with which to change them is imagination. We must learn to visualize at the behest of a conscious mental choice, and
we must teach ourselves to envisage all things clearly and concretely. An
effective way to accomplish this is to set aside a period of af firmation each
day, and the most beneficial time is just before going to sleep. Then the
image is able to settle down into the subconscious without the distractions
that result from activity. When we af firm our mental image, we have to
know what it is we wish to achieve, whether it is success or health,
improvement in personality, greater happiness, whatever. And we have to
clearly conceive ourselves as possessing it. Be sure that it is something that
is right for you, something that you are willing to devote time and ef fort to
obtain. The important things are a clear conception and a willingness to make all
necessary sacrifices to ef fect it. The picture we form in our minds should be
so clear we can almost touch it, and it should be projected with feeling. Affirm this image verbally. Write out a short and clear af firmation and be
able to repeat it to yourself as you visualize your objective. Consciously
relax your mind and body when you go through this af firmation period. Get
the feeling that you are not making something happen, only accepting it. Feel that this thing is real in your mind, where all true cause exists. Finish
your af firmation with a feeling of faith and expectancy and serenity. Know
that your image will manifest in the world just as surely as you keep it sharp
and clear in your mind. During the day, think and feel and act as if your
desire were already manifested. Y ou will then behave as if you have it, and
this complete change in your psychic position will attract the situation to
you. It is a wonderful thing to experience the power of mind over matter. Once
you have been able to bring some desired circumstance into your life by anact of faith and visualization, you will never again feel alone and friendless
and helpless. Y ou will know that you have within yourself the key to all
creation. Abundance and happiness and success and achievement are
unlimited. The power to provide all exists in your mind and your
imagination.OceanofPDF.com
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The Power of Choice

Ask a hundr ed people if their lives had turned out to be what they
wanted them to be, and pr obably not one in the hundr ed would answer
affirmatively.


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(12- Capricorn )  my God Power and my Divine Plan fulfilled in all cycles
(1- Aquarius )  my God Love and my Divine Plan fulfilled in all cycles
(2- Pisces )   my God Mastery and my Divine Plan fulfilled in all cycles
(3- Aries )   my God Control and my Divine Plan fulfilled in all cycles
(4- Taurus )   my God Obedience and my Divine Plan fulfilled in all cycles
(5- Gemini )   my God Wisdom and my Divine Plan fulfilled in all cycles
(6- Cancer )   my God Harmony and Supply and my Divine Plan fulfilled in all cycles
(7- Leo)   my God Gratitude and my Divine Plan fulfilled in all cycles
(8- Virgo )   my God Justice and my Divine Plan fulfilled in all cycles
(9- Libra )   my God Reality and my Divine Plan fulfilled in all cycles
(10- Scorpio )  my God Vision and my Divine Plan fulfilled in all cycles
(11- Sagittarius )  my God Victory and my Divine Plan fulfilled in all cycles

and my Victory in the Light this day and forever. And in full Faith I consciously accept this manifest (x3) right here and now with full Power,
eternally sustained, all -powerfully ac tive, ever expanding, and world enfolding until all are
wholly Ascended in the Light and Free. BY THE MIGHTIEST…. (x3) THANK YOU. (x3) BELOVED I AM. (x3)

 I AM Honor Flame Decrees

IN THE NAME AND AUTHORITY OF MY BELOVED MIGHTY I AM PRESENCE. I move  forward this day clothed in the Luminous Presence of my Higher Mental Body. in the
Eternal, Transcendent Garment of Its Honor Flame. the Cosmic Light Substance from the
Ascended Masters’ Octave, and My Own “Beloved Mighty I AM Presence’  ” Tube of Light
Substance, wholly insulated from the conditions of the outer world. I accept my Divine Ancestry from the Great Central Sun, which is my Divine Home and the
Honor Flame from whence I came. “I AM” endowed with all the Divine Creative Power and
Faculties of Life, which make me the Projection of Itself. Then my Service in this Universe is
to become an Individualized Sun —a Ruler over my own individual Universe, which is
composed of the Sacred Fire from my own Life Stream. I DEMAND AND I COMMAND my  Electronic Circle filled with the Honor Flame of My Own
“Beloved Mighty I AM Presence,” and the Qualities of the Ascended Masters’ Sacred Fire. I
move in a Sun of that Sacred Fire as It is the Master Element of Creation. Through this and my
Call to the “B eloved Mighty I AM Presence” to make my world non -receptive to anything but
the Ascended Masters’ Powers and Manifestations of the Sacred Fire, It gives me Freedom and
Protection to move in the world, and yet not connect with the discordant conditions with in it. I go forward this day clothed in the Power of the Invincible Victory of the Honor Flame of
God’s Invincible Love. I demand all of Its Victory come into me, into my world; and reveal to
Life everywhere what the Honor Flame of God’s Invincible Love m eans to Life. Notes of Instruction - Honor Flame
a. The Honor Flame of Eternal Love is forever all Perfection that could ever come into action or
manifestation anywhere in existence. It is Self -sustained, Ever -expanding Perfection without
limit. It always h as and always will exist. It is the Master Presence of the Sacred Fire, and It is
the Causeless Cause of all Creation. b. That Mighty Presence of the Sacred Fire has loved the Universe into existence, and It forever
sustains that which It has loved to ma nifest. And you are that Presence localized at your point in
the Universe. You are a Focus of Its Flame. Its Qualities are Eternal; Its Authority is Infinite;
and It is yours to use without limit forever in Conscious Command. When you know the
Oneness of y our own Heart Flame with the Invincible Honor Flame of your “Beloved Mighty
I AM Presence” and the Ascended Host, you may know the Eternal Truth of Existence - the
Eternal Truth of anything you desire, everywhere forever. c. Still the intellect and comm and the outer self to stand aside until the Unfed Flame in the
Heart knows It is One with the Honor Flame of the “Beloved Mighty I AM Presence” in the
Great Central Sun. The Invincible Honor Flame from the Heart of Creation, the Limitless Power
of Eternity  is yours to call into your world day after day. Charge this Flame in and around you
with the Command that It forbids the hordes of darkness to approach. d. Sometime each day, still the constant surging turmoil of the outer and be quiet. Accept,
acknowle dge, and command the outer self to feel the Unfed Flame in the Heart and Its complete
Oneness for Eternity with the Honor Flame of the Heart of your “Blessed I AM Presence,” all
the Ascended Host and Cosmic Beings. If you will take the time to receive that  which the
Honor Flame of your “Beloved Mighty I AM Presence” is ever waiting to give you, if you love
that “Presence” enough to let It make you understand the Oneness of the Unfed Flame in your
Heart with the Glory of Itself, you will not need any other t eacher. e. If you never learn another thing while unascended, learn to know all that Love means to Life;
and know the Unfed Flame in your Heart is One with that Honor Flame. Then let It do Its
Perfect Work in the outer activities to release Life from the  chains of human desire. When you
move into the Action of the Invincible Honor Flame of God’s Great Cosmic Heart, you enter
the Secret Place of the Most High. You enter into the Secrets of Life. Whether you call that
Action forth as Oceans of Flame from th e Great Central Sun, or whether you call It forth from
the Ascended Masters and Cosmic Beings, It is the Action of the accumulated Momentum of
that Sacred Fire which any Ascended Being - Ascended Master or Cosmic Being - uses in
Cosmic Activities of Creation. f. As you give your Decrees, hold clearly within the mind the picture of the Decree fulfilled;
then know yourself as the Invincible Honor Flame of God’s Heart which goes forth to the whole
Universe around you pouring Its Blessings without reservation. g. When the thought of any of the Ascended Masters or Cosmic Beings comes to your mind,
right then acknowledge and accept the Honor Flame of Their Hearts within and around you to
do the Perfect Work They know you require at the moment. Hand Of God Decrees

THROUGH THE BELOVED MIGHTY I AM PRESENCE WHICH I AM. I DEMAND, I COMMAND, I INSIST, AND I AM THAT I AM PRESENCE, WHICH
COMPELS. (x3) AND FOREVER MAINTAINS, that God’s Invincible Hand prepares my way
and keeps it clear from the human forev er. I say to the human: “Stand aside. The Invincible
Hand of my Beloved Mighty I AM Presence rules my world, clears my way, gives me all that
God desires me to have; and my Beloved Mighty I AM Presence is your Master. Now be gone,
this instant and forever. ”

THROUGH THE BELOVED MIGHTY I AM PRESENCE WHICH I AM. I CALL the Invincible Hand of God into action to give me the Power of Love, which is the
most Boundless Strength in the Universe; and keep me Invincible within It forever. THROUGH THE BELOVED MIGHTY I AM PRESENCE WHICH I AM. I CALL the Invincible Hand of God and the Invincible Authority of God, to produce the
Perfection of God; sustain and expand It to bless all in Creation, and give back to God each day
that which com es into my world —asking the Beloved Mighty I AM Presence and the Ascended
Ones to take the good of my world, amplify It without limit, and expand It to bless all in the
Universe. Right Now. this instant and forever. THROUGH THE BELOVED MIGHTY I AM PRESENC E WHICH I AM. I DEMAND, I COMMAND everything I do or contact this day to yield me God’s Invincible
Victory, God’s Invincible Protection, God’s Invincible Hand that keeps my way clear, God’s
Invincible Supply and Blessings to all I hold near and dear. I AM God’s Invincible Presence. I AM God’s Invincible Victory. I AM God’s Invincible Authority. I AM God’s Invincible
Fulfillment of my every Call instantly, which fulfills the Divine Plan.<|eot_id|><|begin_of_text|>
Q: Who is being addressed in the text?,
A: The reader is being addressed, as they are asked to speak to their own "Beloved Mighty I AM Presence" and "Holy Christ Self".
Q: What is the purpose of the Decrees and Decrees?,
A: The purpose is to manifest the Divine Plan, fulfill the Divine Will, and establish a world of perfection and ascension.
Q: What is the role of the Seven Mighty Elohim and the Seven Mighty Kumaras?,
A: They are being called upon


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absorb	the	phosphorous	and	sulphate	in	the	food	before	the	natural	process	of

metabolism	can	get	it	to	the	nerves	which	these	substances	feed	and	nourish. When	the	blood	sugar	becomes	deficient,	and	the	nerves	are	deprived	of

phosphorous	and	sulphate,	certain	nerve	trunks	fail	to	function	properly	and	the

victim	loses	the	use	of	one	or	more	limbs. Serum,	usually	pus	from	diseased

animals,	only	aggravates	this	condition	by	increasing	the	toxin	load	for	nature	to
	throw	off. So	he	told	the	world	thru	his	hometown	newspaper	at	Asheville. All	North

Carolina	got	it;	when	the	1949	polio	season	approached	those	Tarheels	cut	down

on	this	physiologic	contraband	90%. It	was	therefore	no	coincidence	that	polio

decreased	in	that	state	in	1949,	90%. We	have	the	N.	C.	State	Health

Department’s	figures. They	say	there	were	2,498	cases	of	polio	in	1948	and	229

in	1949. Need	anything	more	be	said? But	there	was	a	hitch. The	Rockefeller	milk	trust	sells	frozen	products	and

pasteurized	milk	all	over	North	Carolina. The	Coca	Cola	Company	is	closely

allied	with	the	far	flung	Rockefeller	Empire. So	the	News	Trust	and	Thought

Trust	were	brought	into	play	and	in	1950	inspired	publicity	stories	told	the

gullible	North	Carolinians	that	Sandler’s	findings	were	all	a	myth. The	result

was	that	the	Milk	Trust	and	Coca	Cola	company	went	back	on	its	1948	sales

level	and—Polio	went	back	to	"normal"	in	North	Carolina	in	1950. For	little	children	who	suffer	from	this	Milk	Trust	greed,	the	chiropractic

profession	and	medical	doctors	like	Koch	have	come	up	with	relief. At	the	Mills

Clinic	in	Burlington,	Kansas,	they	cure	polio	in	seven	days	by	removing	the

outrages	upon	nature	which	have	caused	the	disease. The	same	type	cures	are

being	made	at	the	Dunn	Clinic	in	Oklahoma	City,	the	Spears	Hospital	in	Denver

and	elsewhere. Dr.	Koch’s	method	cures	polio	the	same	way	it	cures	cancer,	by

oxidizing	out	of	the	bloodstream	the	accumulated	toxins	which	are	the	cause	of

nerve	malfunctioning. Dr.	Mills	has	discovered	that	the	cause	generally	is	faulty	nutrition,	just	as	Dr.

Sandler	did. He	also	adds	as	contributing	causes	fatigue,	falls,	tonsil	surgery	and

DDT	sprays. Tonsillectomies	are	unnecessary	and	would	never	be	committed	if

the	medical	profession	knew	the	reason	for	tonsils	and	that	melba	toast	or	other

coarse	food	will	scrape	off	the	tonsils	the	toxins	which	cause	the	inflammation. When	the	Dunn	Clinic	gets	a	patient	it	first	goes	to	the	root	of	all	trouble—the

spine,	the	tree	of	life. Adjustments	are	made	to	relieve	nerve	pressure	which	is

preventing	the	eliminative	organs	from	functioning	100%. The	bowels	are

cleaned	out	by	enemas. Few	cases	of	polio	have	been	known	where	the	bowels

were	not	impacted	with	decaying	faeces. Acute	cases	of	long	standing	are	difficult	to	cure. Where	early	diagnosis	is	had
	frequently	adjustments,	water	and	juice	diet,	cleansing	of	the	colon	and	rest	are

given	at	these	clinics. Nature	is	thus	allowed	to	adjust	itself	and	the	patient	is

cured	just	as	soon	as	the	toxins	which	cause	the	malady	have	been	eliminated. February	4,	1956

THE	ROMANCE	OF	FLUORIDES	(No. 1)—Salk	Vaccine	and	Sodium	Fluoride

have	one	thing	in	common. The	Salk	concoction	kills	and	cripples	children

quickly. Sodium	fluoride	in	municipal	water	systems	slowly	poisons	everyone

who	drinks	the	water. In	a	6-month	investigation,	which	took	us	across	the

continent	and	back	and	included	interviews	with	both	proponents	and	opponents,

these	salient	standout	facts	were	uncovered:

1)	Sodium	fluoride	is	a	cumulative	paralyzing	poison. 2)	The	US	government	won’t	permit	any	product	containing	sodium	fluoride	to

be	shipped	anywhere	in	interstate	commerce,	because	it	is	a	deadly	poison. 3)	The	statement	that	"fluoride	prevents	tooth	decay"	is	totally	untrue. There	are

more	dental	caries	in	school	children	in	towns	which	have	fluoride	in	its	water

than	in	those	which	don’t. 4)	Sincere	proponents	have	been	confused	by	sales	promoters	of	sodium	fluoride

into	thinking	this	synthetic	chemical	(made	from	aluminum	filing	tailings)	is	the

same	as	natural	(calcium	type)	fluoride	which	is	beneficial	when	found	in	the

diet. 5)	The	story	that	Deaf	Smith	County	(Texas)	is	a	"town	without	a	toothache"	is

100%	false. The	one-time	lone	dentist	of	the	town	(Dr.	George	W.Heard,	now

retired)	says	he	has	been	widely	misquoted. In	this	city	of	6,000	three	dentists

are	working	overtime	now. Some	wag	suggested	it	will	soon	be	"the	town

without	a	tooth." 6)The	claim	is	that	only	1	part	sodium	fluoride	to	1,000,000	parts	of	water	will

"not	hurt	a	fly". So,	if	it	isn’t	strong	enough	to	damage	the	delicate	membrane	of

the	stomach	and	intestines,	only	a	nitwit	would	believe	it	would	have	any	effect

on	the	hard	enamel	of	the	teeth. 7)	The	USPHS	has	been	corrupted	by	commercial	interests	which	are	getting	rid
	of	an	unsalable	waste	product	and	forcing	the	taxpayers	to	pay	over	$15,000,000

a	year	for	it. 8)	The	only	use	for	sodium	fluoride	heretofore	has	been	(a)	As	a	rat	poison;		(b)

By	cattlemen	to	partially	sterilize	their	bulls	so	they	will	be	more	tractable;	(c)

By	the	Russian	secret	police	to	make	their	prisoners	stupid	so	they	can	be	more

easily	brainwashed. February	11,	1956

ROMANCE	OF	FLUORIDES	(No. 2)-We’ve	just	received	a	clipping	of	an

editorial	from	the	Portland	OREGONIAN	for	Jan.	5. It	says	in	part:

"A	10-year	test	of	the	twin	cities	of	Newburgh	and	Kinston	(NY)	shows	that

fluoridation	of	water	supplies	greatly	reduced	tooth	decay	in	children. In	1945

sodium	fluoride	was	added	to	the	water	supply	of	Newburgh,	while	Kinston’s

water	remained	untreated. Six	weeks	ago	the	test	was	completed	and	showed

that	youngsters	in	the	6-16	age	group	in	Newburgh	had	41	to	58%	less	tooth

decay	than	their	counterparts	in	Kinston." This	wouldn’t	be	important	if	the	Portland	"news"-paper	was	the	only	one	which

used	this	hogwash. Many	mediums	all