,”	I	said. “If	the	sun	went	behind	a	cloud	for	weeks	or	months,	you’d	still	know	that
you	were	connected	to	it,”	he	said. I	agreed. “The	same	is	true	for	the	soul. Just	because	you	hide	it	doesn’t	mean	it	stops	existing. Be	prepared,”	he	said. “Let’s	see	if	we	can	move	some	clouds.”
Baba	reached	down	and	made	the	same	motion	of	putting	his	hands	over	my
eyes,	only	this	time	he	put	them	over	my	heart. Hold	on,
	I	thought. With	a	bold	flourish	he	took	his	hands	away. Before	I	could	think	anything,	I
felt	a	coolness	blow	over	me. I
	looked	around. The	meadow	was	rippling	with
soft	waves	of	light. They	seemed	to	be	everywhere,	and	yet	they	were	so	faint
it	could	have	been	a	mirage. “How	did	you	do	that?”	I	whispered. It	was	like	somebody	was	shining	a	light
from	behind	all	the	familiar	things—grass,	trees,	sky—that	I	knew	so	well. A
gray	veil	was	gone,	and	yet	I	never	knew	it	existed. “I	didn’t	do	anything,”	Baba	said. I	felt	his	finger	tap	lightly	near	my	heart. “The	only	beauty	in	the	world	is	the	beauty	inside	you. You	can	cloud	over
your	soul;	then	the	beauty	disappears. But	like	the	sun,	it	never	goes	away.”
I	tried	to	look	inside	the	place	he	had	touched. For	a	second	I	did	see
something. A	small,	flickering	flame	near	my	heart. The	next	instant	it	was
gone. I	sat	up,	and	the	meadow	was	just	a	meadow	again. “Was	that	real?”	I	asked	shakily. “You	just	got	the	faintest	glimpse	of	what	is	real,”	said	Baba. “The	soul’s	light
is	as	ever-present	as	the	sun. Once	you	finish	your	training,	you’ll	see	what	I
mean,	and	much	more. There	is	really	only	one	soul,	which	each	person	has	a
piece	of,	and	yet	it	is	enough	to	light	up	the	world.”
W
HAT
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EARNED
That	was	the	first	time	Baba	let	me	catch	a	glimpse	of	my	soul. From	then	on
I	wanted	to	see	it	as	clearly	as	he	did. Even	though	I	never	again	experienced
a	green	meadow	rippling	with	waves	of	light,	I	kept	a	memory	of	how
	sweetthat	moment	was. The	soul	doesn’t	wink	in	and	out. It	is	our	essence,	the
purest	part	of	us. All	the	beautiful	things	in	this	world	merely	reflect	it. I	have	come	to	know	other	ways	to	catch	a	glimpse	of	the	soul. Whenever	the
world	around	me	tingles	with	life,	I	am	really	seeing	a	bit	of	my	soul. When	a
stranger	catches	my	eye	and	I	see	a	glimmer	of	joy,	I	am	really	seeing	a	bit	of
my	soul. When	the	light	sparkles	off	the	ocean	like	jewels	or	the	air	brushes
over	my	skin	like	a	caress,	I	am	seeing	a	bit	of	my	soul. More	than	90	percent	of	people	believe	they	have	a	soul,	according	to	opinion
polls. So	why	do	so	many	feel	anxious,	depressed,	and	generally	out	of	tune? Countless	answers	have	been	given,	but	the	spiritual	answer	is	that	the	soul
connection	has	been	lost. By	“lost”	I	mean	“misplaced,”	since	you	can’t	really
lose	your	soul. When	it	comes	down	to	it,	Baba	taught	me	that	there	are	three
ways	I	could	choose	to	live:
I	could	put	my	hands	over	my	eyes	and	never	see	my	soul. This	would
be	like	a	permanently	cloudy	day,	when	you	never	see	the	sun. I	could	see	my	soul	by	glimpses. This	would	be	like	lying	under	a	tree
and	seeing	the	sun	dart	in	and	out	between	the	leaves. I	could	see	my	soul	all	the	time. This	is	like	looking	at	the	sun	with
nothing	to	block	your	view. Which	way	of	life	I	chose	would	make	a	huge	difference. When	the	soul	isn’t
in	sight,	people	have	to	struggle	to	find	meaning. They	feel	anxious	and	lost. They	wonder	if	there	really	is	anything	worth	believing	in. When	the	soul
darts	in	and	out	of	view,	life	improves. People	feel	less	depressed,	more	in
tune	with	everything. But	the	situation	remains	shaky	because	dark	times	will
come,	and	then	life	seems	unsafe	and	unfair. I	came	to	Baba	knowing	that
terrible	things	happen	in	the	world. On	the	happiest	day	of	spring	you	can	turn
on	the	news	and	find	scenes	of	terrible	warfare. So	I	naturally	thought	I	had	a
good	idea	of	how	things	were. Today	I	can	still	turn	on	the	TV	and	find	scenes	of	terrible	warfare. But	Baba
took	my	hands	away	from	my	soul,	and	I	see	something	else,	too. Something
that	no	amount	of	darkness	can	blot	out. Spirit	never	goes	away
. Clouds	may
hide	it	from	sight,	but	they	can’t	destroy	it. They	can’t	even	alter	it	by	one
little	bit. That’s	the	third,	and	best,	way	to	be—secure	in	your	soul. If	you	still
have	doubts,	follow	me	on	the	next	step	of	Baba’s	soul	training.The	Way	of	the	Heart
T
he	best	way	to	live	is	the	way	your	soul	wants	you	to,”	Baba	said. We	were	still	in	the	meadow,	me	lying	lazily	in	the	tall	sweetgrass,	Baba
sitting	cross-legged	on	a	large	rock	watching	me. “I	don’t	divide	people	into
those	who	believe	and	those	who	don’t,”	he	said. “I	divide	them	into	those
who	know	how	to	live	and	those	who	don’t.”
I	sat	up	and	faced	him. “So	if	I	asked	my	soul	what	I	should	do	today,	it
would	tell	me?”
“Maybe,”	Baba	said. “But	your	soul	isn’t	an	answer	box. It	wants	you	to	walk
your	own	path	and	still	have	the	best	life. There	are	four	ways	of	doing	that. The	first	is	known	as	the	way	of	the	heart. If	you	listen,	your	ears	will	tell	you
how	it	works.”
My	ears? But	Baba	didn’t	want	any	more	questions. He	put	his	finger	to	his
lips. I	lay	back	down. I	almost	fell	asleep	in	the	sweetness	of	the	meadow,	but
then	I	heard	two	voices	in	the	distance. They	were	having	a	loud	argument. “Thief! You	stole	my	money,”	the	first	one	shouted. “Idiot! I	charged	you	a	fair	price,”	the	second	voice	yelled	back. “Leave	me
alone!”
I	raised	my	head	just	enough	to	see	who	it	was. Two	men	from	the	village
were	arguing	in	the	road. Their	faces	were	red,	and	they	were	close	to
fighting. “Why	are	we	listening	to	them?”	I	said	in	a	low	whisper. But	Baba	just	put	his
fingers	to	his	lips	again,	so	I	waited. Still	shouting,	the	two	men	went	by


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partner, Nancy  Fleming Walsch, a woman
of extraordinary wisdom, compassion and
love, who has shown  me that my highest
thoughts about human relationships do not
have to remain fantasies, but  can be
dreams come  true. Fourth and finally, I want to recognize some
people I have never met, but whose lives
and work have impacted me with such
force that I cannot let this moment pass
without thanking  them from the depth of my
being for the moments of exquisite
pleasure, insight into the  human condition,
and pure, simple Lifegefeelkin (I made up
that word!) they have given me. You know what it is like when someone has
given you a taste, a glorious moment, of
what is  really true about life? For me, most
of these have been  creative or performing
artists,  because it is from art that I receive
inspiration, to which I retreat in moments of
reflection,  and in which I find that which we
call God most beautifully expressed. And so I want to thank...John Denver,
whose songs touch my soul and fill it with
new hope  about how life could be; Richard
Bach, whose writings reach into my life as
if they were my  own, describing so much of
what has been my experience; Barbra
Streisand, whose  directing, acting, and
musical artistry grips my h eart time and
time again, causing it to feel  what is true,
not merely know it; and the late Robert
Heinlein, whose visionary literature has  raised questions and posed answers in
ways no one else has dared even
approach. For
ANNE M. WALSCH
Who not only ta ught me that God exists,
but opened my mind to the wondrous truth
that God is my best friend;
and who was far more than a mother to
me,
but gave birth in me
to a longing for and a love of God,
and all that is good. Mom was
my first meeting
with an angel. And for
ALEX M. WALSCH
Who told me repeatedly throughout my
life,
“There’s nothing to it,”
“You don’t have to take No for an answer,”
“You make your own luck,”
and
“There’s more where that came from.”
Dad was
my first experience
of fearlessness. Introduction
You are about to have an extraordinary
experience. You are about to have a
conversation  with God. Yes, yes. I
know...that’s not possible. You probably
think (or have been taught)  that’s not
possible. One can talk to God, sure, but not
with Go d. I mean, God is not going to  talk
back, right? At least not in the form of a
regular, everyday kind of conversation! That’s what I thought, too. Then this book
happened to me. And I mean that literally. This book was not written by me, it
happened to me. And in your reading of it,
it will happen to  you, for we are all led to the
truth for which we are ready. My life would probably be much easier if I
had kept all of this quiet. Yet that wasn’t the  reason it happened to me. And whatever
inconveniences the book may cause me
(such as  being called a blasphemer, a
fraud, a hypocrite for not having lived these
truths in the past,  or—perhaps worse —a
holy man), it is not possible for me to stop
the process now. Nor do I  wish to. I have
had my chances to step away from this
whole thing, and I haven’t taken them. I’ve
decided to stick with what my instincts are
telling me, rather than what much of the
world  will tell me, about the material here. Those instincts say this book is not
nonsense, the overworking of a frus trated
spiritual  imagination, or simply the self -
justification of a man seeking vindication
from a life misled. Oh, I’ve thought of all of
those things —every one of them. So I gave
this material to a few  people to read while it was still in manuscript form. They were
moved. And they cried. And  they laughed
for the joy and the humor in it. And their
lives, they said, changed. They were
transfixed. They were empowered. Many said they were transformed. That’s when I knew this book was for
everyone, and that it  had to be published;
for it is a  wonderful gift to all those who truly
want answers and who truly care about the
questions; for  all those who have embarked
upon quests for truth with sincerity of heart,
longing of soul,  and openness of mind. And
that’s pretty much all of us. This book addresses most, if not all, of the
questions we have ever asked about life
and love, purpose and function, people and
relationships, good and evil, guilt and sin,  forgiveness and redemption,  the path to
God and the road to hell...everything. It
directly  discusses sex, power, money,
children, marriage, divorce, life work,
health, the hereafter, the  before -
now...everything. It explores war and
peace, knowing and not knowing, giving
and taking, joy and sorrow. It looks at the
concrete and the abstract, the visible and
the invisible,  the truth and the untruth. You could say that this book is “God’s latest
word on things,” although some people
might  have a little trouble with that,
particularly if they think that God stopped
talking 2,000 years  ago or that, if God has
continued communicating, it’s been only
with holy men, medicine  women, or
someone who has been meditating for 30
years, or good for 20, or at least half -decent for 10 ( none of which categories includes
me). The truth is, God talks to everybody. The
good and the bad. The saint and the
scoundrel. And certainly, all of us in
between. Take you, for instance. God has
come to you many ways  in your life, and
this is another of them. How many times
have you heard the old axiom:  When the
student is ready, the teacher will appear? This book is our teacher. Shortly after this material began happening
to me, I knew that I was talking with God. Directly, personally. Irrefutably. And t hat
God was responding to my questions in
direct  proportion to my ability to
comprehend. That is, I was being
answered in ways, and with  language, that
God knew I would understand. This accounts for much of the colloquial style  of
the writing and the occas ional references to
material I’d gathered from other sources
and prior experiences in my life. I know now
that everything that has ever come to me in
my life  has come to me from God, and it
was now being drawn together, pulled
together, in a  magnificent, c omplete
response to every question I ever had. And somewhere along the way I realized a
book was being produced —a book
intended for  publication. Indeed, I was told
specifically during the latter part of the
dialogue (in February  1993) that three
books woul d actually be produced, and
that:
1. The first would deal mainly with personal
topics, focusing on an individual’s life
challenges  and opportunities. 2. The second would deal with more global
topics of geopolitical and metaphysical life
on the  planet, and the challenges now
facing the world. 3. The third would deal with universal truths
of the highest order, and the challenges
and opportunities of the soul. This is the first of those books, completed
in February 1993. For clarity I should
explain that,  as I transcribed this dialogue
by hand, I underlined or circled words and
sentences which  came to me with
particular emphasis —as if God were
booming them out —and these were  later
placed in italics by the typesetter. I need now to say that I am —having read
and reread the wisdom contained here —
deeply  embarrassed by my own life, which has been marked by continued mistakes
and misdeeds,  some very shameful
behaviors, and some choices and
decisions which I’m certain others  consider
hurtful and unforgivable. Though I have
profound remorse that it was through
others’ pain, I am unspeakably grateful for
all that I have learned, and found that I
have still  yet to learn, because of the
people in my life. I apologize to everybody
for the slowness of  that learning. Yet I am
encouraged by God to grant myself
forgiveness for my failings and  not to live in
fear and guilt but to always keep trying —
keep on trying —to live a grander  vision. I know that’s what God wants for all of us. Neale Donald Walsch,
Central Point, Oregon  Christmas 1994
  Chapter 1
In the spring of 1992 —it was


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A
Amino Acids  132-133
Apple Cider Vinegar  53
Arteries 33, 80-81, 116-118,
120, 129, 146
Arthritis 39, 57, 60, 64, 73, 79
145-146, 158
B
Backache 61, 78-79
Beet - Veggie soup  93
Beverages  13, 112, 145
Birth Defects, Miscarriages 141
Bladder 51, 54
Blood 9, 29, 34, 57, 65,
67, 86-87, 92, 117-118, 144
Body temperature 6
Bones 22, 62-63, 74, 82
Bragg Health Books 174-175
Bragg Healthy Lifestyle 1, 27,
34, 47-49, 60, 82, 88, 101,
107-108, 110, 112, 122,130
Brain 34-35, 64, 66-68, 88, 144
Bursitis 60
C
Calcif ication  74-75, 79, 116-119
Calcif ied Nails  77
Calcium 22, 71,76, 82, 103, 130,
146-147
Cancer 111, 124, 140-142
Capillaries 65, 80, 90
Chemicals IV,  12, 141-142
Chlorination 80, 124, 137, 139-143
Circulation 80-81, 87-88, 129
Cirrhosis 30, 100
Clogging 8, 27, 80-81, 101, 126
Constipation 145
D
Dehydr ation  1, 6, 8, 32, 78,
98, 101, 124, 138, 145
Diets 59, 65, 71, 74, 103, 109,
111, 119, 129, 147
Digesti ve System  32, 142
Distilled W ater 43,115-116,125,
145-147, 154-159,170 E
171
Ears 67, 84-85
Ecology 131-135
Endocrine glands 66
Endurance 13, 102, 121, 154
Exercise 6,  13,  62, 83, 118-122, 129
lifting weights 50
Eyes 67, 84-86
F
Fasting 35, 47, 49, 108-110, 148, 158
FDA water standards  137
Feet 63, 74, 79-81, 83, 100
Filtration/Distillation 142
Fluoride 15-26, 119, 142-143
Food  59, 103, 107, 111-114
Foods to Avoid List  107
Food Chart Guide 103
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G
Gallstones 51-53
Gout 56-58
Goverments, w ater  17
Grains 56, 103, 105, 111
H
Hard Water  37-38, 43, 73
Head Noises 84
Health Crusaders ii, 42, 44
Health y Habits  47, 127- 129, 162
Heart 29, 34, 76,  91, 96, 100,
111, 118, 121, 138, 141
Heat, for pain, swelling 62
High Blood Pressure 138-139
Hydrologic Cycle 4
I 172
Infections 7
Internal Cleanliness 101
Iron 70-72, 89-92
J
Joints 39, 58-59, 74
Juices 98, 102, 109, 112, 117
K
Kelp  92, 99
Kidne ys  8, 34, 51, 54,  58-59,
        74, 82, 100-101, 144, 159
L
Lactose (milk), Aller gy  148
Life Expectanc y  120
Long evity  88, 92, 110, 121, 127, 143 M
Mattress (Ideas) 62, 79
Meat 56, 104-105, 147
Milk 92, 111, 148-149
Minerals 12-14, 41, 56, 63, 65,
67, 69-73, 84, 92, 101, 119,
126, 129, 132, 144
N
Natur al Foods  100, 103, 158
Nerv ous System 30-31, 45, 65
 68, 73, 88
O
Obesity and Salt 100, 158
Oils, cold/e xpeller -pressed  111
Osteoporosis 21- 22, 40-41, 82
Oxygen 3, 6, 11, 14, 65, 67,
69, 72, 86, 88-90, 115-117,
121, 125
P
Pep Drink 112
Pollution 12, 131
Posture Ex ercises  61- 62
Posture 61-62, 64, 77-78
Premature Ageing  36, 129
Prevention  61, 82, 126-127
Protein 56-57, 104-107, 111
R
Rain and Sno w Water 43, 115, 132
Recipes 93, 113
Rheumatism 60

 Index
S
Salad, dressings 113
Salt (sodium) 7, 94-99, 107, 139
Showers  150-153
Skin 145, 150
Soft w ater  136-137, 139, 145
Spine 45, 61-62, 75, 79
Stomach 29, 32
Stones 51-55
T
Tap water, miscarriages


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www. thegersonway. comcontent to the essential organs. The serum potassium level, as shown in the blood test result, does
not reflect the potassium status of the cell. Low serum potassium values may signify healing,
because the depleted tissues are reabsorbing potassium, while high figures may be found in
failures, because the tissues lose it. Thyroid and Lugol’s Solution
It is a fact, known since Dr. Gerson’s day, that most cancer patients are suffering from a low
basal metabolism. Much of the problem is caused by the chlorine widely used in the purification
of the water supply, and—worse still—by fluoride. Both remove iodine from the thyroid gland,
thus reducing its ability to function properly. The thyroid gland regulates the metabolic rate of the
organism, acting as its thermostat, being capable of raising temperature and producing fever; it
also affects the immune system as well as the proper functioning of all hormone systems. When
thyroid and iodine in the form of 1/2 strength Lugol’s solution are added to the patient’s intake,
the immune system becomes reactivated and healing can begin. The patient’s metabolic rate has
to be established for a correct dosage, but most cancer patients start with 5 grains of thyroid and
18 drops of Lugol’s solution (3 drops in each of 1 orange and 5 carrot/apple juices) a day, for
the first 3-4 weeks only. Then the amounts are reduced to 2 or 2 1⁄2 grains of thyroid and 12
drops of Lugol’s, and subsequently adjusted according to the Gerson doctor’s instruction. Patients suffering from non-malignant diseases use the less intensive therapy (see Chapter 19 ),
with much less thyroid and Lugol’s solution. Niacin : (common name for nicotinic acid, or Vitamin B-3) Niacin assists in the digestion
of protein and helps to open capillary circulation, thus bringing freshly oxygenated blood (from
the constant intake of fresh juices) to all body tissues. By improving circulation it also works to
reduce ascites (abdominal edema) and pain. The dosage is a 50 mg tablet 6 times daily, taken
during meals. This medication often causes the well-known “niacin flush,” a temporary reddening
of the face and upper chest area, with some itching. This is totally harmless and passes quickly. (Do NOT switch to non-flushing niacin: it is ineffective. ) Niacin should be discontinued during
women’s periods or in case of bleeding of any kind. Liver Capsules : The severely toxic and damaged liver of the cancer patient needs maximum
assistance to improve its vital functions. The therapy provides this help in the form of liver
capsules containing dried, defatted powdered liver from healthy animals. Two capsules of liver
powder are given three times a day, with carrot-only juice. According to Dr. Virginia Livingston,
the combination of dry liver powder with carrot juice produces abcissic acid,  a precursor of
Vitamin A, which is essential in attacking tumor tissue. Crude Liver Injections : An additional substance given to aid in the restoration of the liver. It normally contains a small amount of Vitamin B 12. However, since virtually all cancer patients
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www.<|eot_id|><|begin_of_text|>
Q: What is the purpose of Lugol's solution in the Gerson Therapy?,
A: To reactivate the immune system and promote healing.
Q: What is the recommended dosage of Niacin for the first 3-4 weeks of the treatment?,
A: 5 grains of thyroid and 18 drops of Lugol's solution.
Q: What should not be done during a flare-up?,
A: Stop the therapy, give no coffee enemas or juices.
Q: What is the recommended dosage of CoQ-10?,
A: Start with 50mg daily for 5-7 days, then increase to 100mg per day, and eventually reach 500-600mg daily.
Q: What should be done to prepare the body before a surgical procedure?,
A: Double the daily yogurt intake and serve two or three meals of boiled or broiled fish, and temporarily omit the full Gerson Therapy to stop the body's self-healing activity.<|eot_id|><|begin_of_text|>As pointed out earlier (see Chapter 9, The Gerson
Household, pg. 95 ) no toxic cleaning materials are to be used in the patient’s home. After 8-12 months on the Therapy the patient is usually in a much better condition and can
take on a number of food preparation tasks, including juicing. However, if this extra effort brings
on new symptoms or excessive fatigue, outside help must be brought in. Some people, particularly
the breadwinner, are able to return at first to part-time work, later to a regular job. There is just
one important condition: the patient must never eat lunch in a restaurant. He/she needs to eat the
usual Gerson lunch at home, together with the freshly made green juice (which cannot be taken
along to work), and also have some rest plus the midday enema. The carrot/apple juices can be
taken to work in the morning, in a glass-lined thermos flask; another thermos full of juice needs
to be ready for the patient to drink during the afternoon. Then on returning home the balance of
the green juices can be taken, along with the missing enemas and followed by  rest. This arrangement only works if there is a person at home able to prepare all the Therapy
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www.thegersonway.comitems needed by the patient. The Trouble With Sunshine
Sunshine can be a source of good health; it can also be a killer. The difference lies in the degree
of exposure we choose. The human body needs Vitamin D, which helps to maintain several organ
systems and is essential for forming and maintaining healthy bones. However, very few foods are
naturally rich in Vitamin D (some commercial foods are fortified with synthetic versions of the
substance), so we need the Vitamin D, which is produced in our skin exposed to sunlight. The trouble is that the ultra-violet (UV) rays contained in sunlight can cause severe damage
to cells. This partly explains why the widespread fashion for deep tanning has been accompanied
by the doubling of skin cancer cases in the last few decades. Even those who don’t lie for hours
practically naked on a sunny beach but have an outdoor job may develop skin cancer, since 30-
50% of UV rays reach us even on a cloudy day. All this means that Gerson patients must take great care to avoid sunburn, which causes
immediate harm in the form of blisters, reddening and discomfort, but can also produce long-term
damage, with dry, wrinkled skin as its mildest, and melanoma as its worst effect. The first rule
is to keep out of sunshine between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. in the summer and in hot climates all the
year round. It is still possible to enjoy brightness from a shady spot, but not close to water, which
reflects back sunshine powerfully. Even at other times of day it is important to be well covered when outdoors. Light, white,
long-sleeved cotton shirts, full length pants and wide-brimmed hats or white caps with visors give
necessary protection. Healthy children need to be able to play outdoors and swim in summer, but they are even more
sensitive to sunburn than adults. Unfortunately 90% of commercial sunscreens and sunblocks
contain a chemical called Octyl methoxycinnamate (OMC), which is toxic and doubles its toxicity
when exposed to sunlight. As the skin absorbs 60% of everything applied to it, obviously such
preparations cannot be used by children. However, effective non-toxic sunscreens containing
natural ingredients, such as Green Tea, are available and can be tracked down with a little effort. Complementary Therapies
These days there is a bewildering array of complementary treatments on offer and the question
arises whether Gerson patients should use any of these. The simple answer is that anything that
promotes healing and does not clash with the requirements of the Therapy is permissible and
potentially helpful. However, there is no margin for error, so let us see which techniques are safe
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www.thegersonway.comReflexology or Zone Therapy dates back to Ancient Egypt, China and India. It is based
on the principle that the feet and hands are a mirror image of the body, and that by applying
pressure to certain points, especially on the feet, corresponding parts of the body are affected. The
purpose of the treatment is to break up congestion, blockages and patterns of stress, and restore
homeostasis,


 e m ost pow erful blessings of the universe. These come via your higher
self, which is the Divine speaking through you. — Y ou exp erience a drastic r eduction in the amount of str ess you
have. Thi s is one of th e most important things that happen. Y ou realize that
being strongly self-centered is actually what brings on stress. The more
stress you have, the more the ego is controlling you. When you’re not
insisting on having what you want, in this particular way, in th is particular
timeline—all the while ur ging others to jump through hoops in order for
you to have it—you are much more peaceful. Anyone with stress is subject to rigid likes and dislikes. Such strict
adherence mean s an absence of freedom for you, which can in tu rn manifest
as countless stress-related illnesses. Why should any part of your life be atthe mercy of the ego? It’ s like turning control over to something outside of
yourself, and of course the moment you do that you’re no longer free. If you don’ t hav e the inflexible need to have things go the way you want
them to—if you’re able to go within and allow the peace ful, loving,
centered part of yourself to take over—you find that those strong likes and
dislikes turn into mild preferences. After a while they aren’ t even
preferences any more, because you’re not attached to how things turn out. Not being attached to the outcome is really your higher self at work. When yo u are calm, patient, and compassionate, you respond to life with
that very calmness, patience, an d compassion. This gives you a n enormous
benefit, such as reducing the physiological reactions that come from being
an angry, irritated, easily annoy ed individual. Y ou find yourself less at the
mercy of the eg o, which really likes to keep you out of balance and of f
center. It wants to keep you in a state of conflict because whe n you have
dif ficulty and struggle, then yo u won’ t turn to your higher self, which is
what the ego always fears the most. Of c ourse life has its storms, but you are able to keep calm rig ht in the
middle of any turbulence. This isn’ t even something you have to do
deliberately: As you become more serene and reliant on your higher self,
you’ll naturally find yourself less and less irritated. Y our blood pressure
won’ t be af fected by an insult, your heart isn’ t going to have to  race when
you’re contradi cted, and all th e vital parts of your body are going to
function optimally. What a powerful idea that is for you—every single
aspect of your whole body wo rking not because you are healthier, but
because you’re no longer at the  mercy of all of these external stimuli that
are controlling you. Y ou have achieved authentic fr eedom. — Y ou have an ab sence of r esentment. Y ou realize that the ego tries
mightily to keep you focused on yourself and all the things that are
seemingly very important to yo u. When you let go of that an d allow the
Divine within you to rule, when you embrace higher awareness, what
happens is that resentment seems to go out the window. A re sentful person is someone w ho finds occasions for of fense a lmost all
the time, tending to see it jus t about everywhere they go. In this way,
driving o n the freeway can be an  occasion for resentment. Family members
not doin g things how they should is another occasion for resentment. The
cat scrat ching on the furniture in stead of on the post, or the refr igerator nothaving any beer in it at the moment, can be occasions for resentment. Reading the news and finding out that one political party said this, and
another one said that—there’ s another occasion for resentment. On and on it
goes, until pretty soon they become someone who’ s looking for resentment
in v irtually everything they see, which just means that the control of their
life isn’ t theirs. Authentic freedom comes when  you can go through your days and see
such thin gs not as occasions for  resentment, but as the way they are. As for
those thi ngs that you’d like to see changed, you can work at changing them
without being self-absorbed. Th e more you meditate, the more peaceful you
get, and the more you get to kno w the God force that is within all of us. Y ou
discover that the universe is on purpose, and all the things that are
happening are part of God’ s plan, even though you don’ t understand them. I
think one of the greatest insights  you can have is that the Divine plan works
and yours doesn’ t. If it did, you wouldn’ t be having any of the se kinds of
resentments or be so self-absorbed. — Y ou bec ome mo r e pr oductive and have mor e energy. The less you
are attac hed to outcome and self-absorption, the more ener gy y ou have left
over for  what you’re here for in  the first place. The ego says, “Y ou must be
concerned with everything.” Th e higher self says, “If you surrender, serve,
go w ith the flow, have an overri ding spiritual objective, and know that you
are here for a purpose, there will not be time for what of fends you.”
As y ou go throu gh the process of moving from your ego to the higher
part of yourself, you open up an  ener getic gateway. Y ou can then try a very
powerful thing called “recapitulation,” which is a whole process  that I truly
believe i n. I’ve read some work s by people who have done it, a nd they said
that every experience you’ve ever had in your life is there. The process
helps you remove the negative e ner gy from your life, and when you do, you
open up a space for new, positive ener gy. It’ s as if removing something
from this place inside of you opens up an opportunity for God to come in. I did  this recapi tulation process myself through meditation. I went back
to my fourth-grade class and saw Fred there next to me. In front of Fred
was Jani ce, and then there was Earlene, and then Mrs. Engel w as sitting at
the head of the class. I said, “My G od, I was able to get the entire fourth-
grade class! They are all there.”This was the year my mother had taken my brothers and me o ut of the
orphanage. I found that I could move the ener gy of that time—all this stuf f
that I had stored, the anguish I w as feeling, the anticipation that things were
going to get better but then they didn’ t. My mother remarried somebody
who wa s just like my father—she hadn’ t learned her lessons yet, so she
went through another cycle wit h another abusive, alcoholic man until she
got it. Through recapitulation, I was able to let all that ener gy go. Y ou can  go back and send out o f your own life any negative ener gy that
has accumulated, which will also help to open yourself up. Returning to
what we  learned earlier in the book, cultivating the witness doesn’ t only
mean that you watch yourself;  it’ s a process of detaching yourself from
your problems and understandin g that you are not whatever troubles you. Y ou get  to a po int where you can understand that nothing in your life is
going or  has ever gone wrong; everything is and always has be en the way
it’ s supposed to be. When yo u allow  the higher part of yourself to focus on what’ s right with
the world instead of what’ s wrong, you become more productive. Releasing
negativity from your life, and n ot allowing the ego or your sel f-absorption
to ge t in  the way, helps you fee l more powerful, in control, and  at peace. I
know re capitulation changed m y entire outlook, and I had much more
ener gy after experiencing that. — Y ou disc over what your deep, driving desir e is. Pers onally, it se ems
that the reason I showed up on this planet has something to do with
teaching self-reliance. I haven’ t been able to escape it at any time in my life. When I was a l ittle boy living in the orphanage and various f oster homes
and the  new children would come in, the folks in char ge would ask,
“Where’ s W ayne?” Some littl e girl would be crying, and they’d say,
“W ayne, why don’ t you come t alk to her.” I’d take my new fr iend by the
hand and say, “It’ s a great place, and you’re going to have such a good time. There ar e no parents here or anyone telling you what to do all t he time. It’ s
fantastic.” This was when I was six or seven years of age, and I’ve been
doing it ever since. When I was in high school, I wrote essays and even novels ab out these
kinds of issues o f self-reliance. When I


 eat. Correctingperverted appetite is like purifying a streamwhich is being polluted at its source and runsmuddy all the way to the sea. Stop thepollution, and the stream will purify itself asfast as ever it can by hurrying along with itsimpurities to the great ocean sewerage.CHAPTER X
WHAT CONSTITUTES A FLETCHERITE
Fletcherism and Longevity—W. E. Gladstone, Fletcherite —
Fletcherizing Liquids—Getting the Best out of Everything— TheStudy of Mother-Nature. SINCE the term "Fletcherite" is incorporated
in some of the latest dictionaries, it is properthat the person whose name has been used forthe designation should define what constitutesa Fletcherite. Any person who eats in a healthy manner is a
Fletcherite. Any person who eats in a polite manner is a
Fletcherite. Any person who is faithful to his end of
responsibility in securing healthy nutrition forhimself is a respectable eater and a goodFletcherite. WHAT  IS NOT A FLETCHERITE. The above definitions are fully compre-
hensive, but sometimes it is more effective todescribe a thing by telling what it is not, andleaving the remainder as an inferential
description. Following this suggestion: it is safe to say,
that :
Anyone who eats when he is not hungry or
what his appetite does not approve, is not aFletcherite. All this presupposes the ordinary opportunity
for selection in civilized communities where thisbook is liable to be read and where itsrevelations and recommendations are mostneeded. Any one who does not give his appetite a
chance to guide him to healthy nutrition is not aFletcherite. Any one who does not extract all of the taste
from his food, while it is in the region wheretaste is developed, is not a Fletcherite. Any one who succumbs to greed of " getting
the worth of his money," because he has paid forfood, or can get food free of cost, or takes it onthe insistence of Aggressive Hospitality, or tokill time, or for any purpose other than for thesatisfaction of a real appetite, is not aFletcherite.FLETCHERISM  AND LONGEVITY. Returning to positive definition of a
Fletcherite : it is a good safe betting propositionthat all persons who have passed the seventyyear-mark in the life race are Fletcherites inthe fundamental requirement of healthy eating.If they reach beyond the eighty year-mark it iscertain that they have been fairly decent eatersfor many years, even if they abused themselvesearlier in life. For example : vide the
autobiography of Luigi Cornaro,* which wasconcluded only when he was nearly onehundred years old. Vide also, occasional
newspaper statements attributed tocentenarians or near centenarians who claim tohave been Fletcherites before Fletcher wasborn. Some of them have had the " constitution "necessary to attain the respectable longevityand have used tobacco and alcohol at the sametime, but there is no evidence that eithertobacco or alcohol lengthened their lives. In thesame category of questionably-profitableindulgences may be put any of the stimulants or
* London: Ewart, Seymour & Co., Ltd., 12, Burleigh. Street,
Strand, W.C. Price 1s.narcotics which do not actually nourish the
body. W. E. GLADSTONE —FLETCHERITE. The Epicureans, who were true to the
principles of Epicurus, were Fletcherites, beforethe name of Fletcher had evolved from theoccupation of arrow making and archery. Mr.Gladstone was a philosophical Fletcheritebefore Fletcher discovered that he had a mouththat was worth while studying and using, butthe name did not get into the dictionaries asdescribing his most statesman-like inspiration. A Fletcherite does not confine his
Fletcherizing to food. He is encouraged, by thebeneficial results of careful eating, to try thesame method of co-operating with Opportunityon anything that has good and bad possibilitiesin it. FLETCHERIZING  LIQUIDS. For example: careful tasting of food reveals
felicities of taste which lead to seeking similarrewards wherever taste is to be found. Takeliquids: The only liquid that does not invite
Fletcherizing with some deliberation, but seemseager to get into the blood to quench thirst isWater. If it is not pure water, soft, cool as iffrom a spring, and delicious in its purity, it hasan inclination to stop a little in the mouth andgive taste a chance to investigate or to getsomething worth while out of it. Do not thinkthat inanimate things have no sense ofpropriety! Everything natural is as full of propriety as
an " egg is full of meat." Nature is Propriety! Mineral waters, lemonade, beer, wine, and
even milk have delicate senses of propriety.They do not rush to be sucked up for the mererelief of thirst, like pure water, but they linger abit in the domain of taste and inferentially say :" I am tasty ; don't you want to taste me : WhenI am swallowed my gustatory charm is dead andgone forever ; please let me leave my taste withyou, good Mr. Taste." Do not think this is a fanciful personification
of the liquids which have taste. Don't take myword for it. I am only telling you what Taste hastold me, and also told me to tell it to you. Thenext time you are thirsty and have a chance to
get good pure water, note if it doesn't rush toswallow itself in about one-ounce swallows untilthe thirst is satisfied. If it is too cold it will wantto wait a minute to get to the temperature of thebody in the hot room of the mouth, beforerushing in to chill the stomach, and if it is toowarm it will not give the full satisfaction thatspring-cool water gives, showing that Taste hasa wider usefulness than mere glorifying of sapidsubstances. Or : is it Feeling that assists Tastein expressing approval or disapproval of liquidas well as solid nutriment? GETTING  THE BEST OUT OF EVERYTHING..
From Fletcherizing things which pass
through the laboratory of the mouth, it is mostnatural to call on Mother Nature in her statelypropriety to assist in getting the best and mostout of everything from a kernel of corn to theWorld at Large. In the personal equipment, muscular exer-
cise, mental discipline, and habits of effective-
ness come in at once for analysis and separation.Outside the personality, companionship is of
most vital concern, and the wonder will be howsoon the Natural Appetite for profitablecompanionship will choose some dogs inpreference to some human beings, for thequalities of sympathy, approval and faithfulnessthat every social being craves. Of course, there are some companionable
combinations among men that are moresatisfactory and profitable than any dumbanimal can possibly supply, but it is for thepurpose of finding such combinations that theFletcherizing of friends is useful. There is muchgood in every one, as there is in everything thatNature offers as nourishment for the body, buteverything has its Appropriate place and time,its harmonious supplements and compliments,and this is true regarding companionships." What is one man's food, is another man'spoison," is a truism applicable alike tocompanionship and friendship. It is equally trueregarding honesty and dishonesty; truth anddeceit.THE STUDY  OF MOTHER  NATURE. The foregoing constitutes a pretty stiff
proposition for the measurement of idealFletcherism, but when you come to considerthat the aim is nothing less than getting asclose to Mother Nature as possible and listeningto her orders relative to good team-workbetween us, the contract does not seem soimpossible. It was close study of Mother Natureand her laws of gravity and resistance that ledLillienthal, the German, to try to glide on the"wings of the wind" with imitations of the wingsof birds, and it was following Chanute's leadthat led the Wright Brothers to develop theflying-machine. It was because of tutelage inthe honest school of Mother Nature that theWright Brothers prefaced their first account oftheir " invention " by giving the French aviatorcredit for the initial suggestion. In similar manner, it was the close, objective
study of the psychology of digestion under thehonest direction of Mother Nature in asomewhat drastic form that led Pawlow, theRussian physiologist, to preface his account ofhis great achievement by calling up the memoryof the French physiologist Blondlot, and telling
that he had described the true process ofdigestion from logical deduction fifty yearsbefore. In like manner, Professor Cannon, of
Harvard University Medical School, insistedthat dear Dr. Bowditch, his preceptor inPhysiology, had laid out for him the line ofX-ray studies of the " Mechanism of Digestion,"which has given him distinguished researchfame. Getting close to Mother Nature opens upinfinite possibilities of enlightenment, andamong them cultivation of the honesty andunselfishness which she herself typifies.CHAPTER XI
ALL DECENT EATERS ARE FLETCHERITES
Dietetic Righteousness—The Disgrace of Sickness—The Optimism of
the Fletcherite. IN order that there shall be no
misunderstanding let us agree upon thedictionary definition of " Decent." It is " Havingpropriety of conduct." Let us also take the dictionary definition of
Fletcherite, as an agreed


said
I
was
going
to
die. A
single
duralumin
cup
of
urine
drunk
at
once
brought
me
to
my
feet. The
attack
of
malaria
has
not
recurred.' Also,
John
Armstrong
in
his
book
"Living
Water"
mentions
the
treatment
of
fever
with
urine:
"The
efforts
of
doctors
to
reduce
the
temperature
by
unnatural
means
only
hinder
nature
in
the
healing
process
and
in
some
cases
even
endanger
the
patient
or
sow
the
seeds
of
future
ailments. The
high
temperature
is
actually
a
healing
process
given
by
nature
that
it
has
in
the
body
to
destroy
the
sick
person
with
poisons. They
talk
about
the
miraculous
effects
of
fever
medicine,
but
many
people
die
of
heart
disease
after
just
such
treatment.' "I
know
from
my
own
experience
that
the
most
effective
and
safe
way
to
treat
high
fevers
is
fasting
while
drinking
urine
and
water. The
high
temperature
will
always
decrease
in
36
to
37
hours,
and
a
complete
recovery
will
occur
in
a
few
days. Urine
in
such
patients
is
usually
scanty,
thick
and
unpleasantly
smelling. This
can
be
explained
by
the
fact
that
the
body
loses
a
lot
of
salts
and
other
necessary
substances. This
is
associated
with
great
weakness
of
the
patient,
a
feeling
of
emptiness
in
the
head,
delirium,
etc. Urinotherapy
helps
the
patient
regain
lost
health. I
have
proved
this
many
times
by
curing
dysentery,
chicken
pox,
mumps,
influenza,
fever
and
other
diseases
with
high
temperature. There
were
no
complications,
which
are
so
common
with
normal
procedures
treatment
e.g. mumps
or
rheumatism. The
complication
is
the
result
of
measures
that
suppress
the
disease,
but
also
the
defenses
of
the
entire
organism,
and
which
destroy
our
body." These
words
of
Armstrong,
recorded
many
decades
ago,
have
not
lost
their
meaning
even
today. Use
this
valuable
advice
and
you
will
be
healthy. Finally,
one
more
simple
but
illustrative
one
example
from
everyday
life:
"My
daughter's
eyes
were
so
festering
that
she
couldn't
open
them
in
the
morning. Her
eyelashes
were
glued
together. Therefore,
she
began
to
wash
her
eyes
with
her
own
warm
urine,
and
in
a
few
days
everything
passed." Urinotherapy
and
fungal
skin
diseases
According
to
Russian
academician
Bolotov,
pathogenic
(disease-causing)
microor ganisms
of
plant
origin
parasitize
humans
and
create
an
alkaline
(putrefactive)
environment
for
their
development. They
parasitize
especially
in
cases
where
our
acidic
"spacesuit"
is
weakened. A
simple
strengthening
of
the
acidic
properties
of
the
skin
with
the
help
of
ordinary
urine
leadsto
rapid
healing. Here
it
is
most
effective
to
apply
compresses
with
urine
on
the
affected
areas. Example:
"Unfortunately,
I
only
learned
about
the
possibilities
of
urine
therapy
a
year
after
breast
surgery
and
removal
of
lymph
nodes. After
the
operation,
I
was
irradiated
and
underwent
chemotherapy
three
times. After
the
third
course
of
treatment,
my
hand
became
very
swollen. They
told
me
it
was
lymphofibrosis. They
gave
me
more
medicine,
the
swelling
went
down
a
bit,
but
other
complications
arose
and
I
had
to
stop
the
treatment. I
started
treatment
with
herbalists,
I
cleansed
my
liver. But
then,
while
treating
my
hands,
I
poisoned
myself
with
too
concentrated
herbal
decoctions. I
couldn't
drink
them
anymore. And
that's
when
I
learned
about
urine
therapy. I
thought
I'd
give
it
a
try,
I
had
nothing
to
lose. Without
prejudice
or
difficulty,
I
immediately
started
drinking
100
grams
of
morning
urine. I
also
wash
her
eyes
and
ears. I
got
rid
of
the
allergy
almost
immediately. I
do
mini
enemas
with
evaporated
urine
and
water. I
massage
my
hands
and
feet
with
morning
urine,
and
after
the
massage
I
apply
compresses
to
the
sick
hand
and
feet
for
1.5
to
2
hours. My
fungus
is
disappearing,
my
skin
has
stopped
peeling,
my
hand
has
also
improved. After
only
one
month
of
urine
therapy!' Recommendation:
Do
not
dilute
the
urine
for
mini-enemas
(with
the
help
of
a
balloon)
with
water,
but
only
evaporate
it
by
half. Gradually
increase
the
concentration
to
a
third
to
a
quarter. Example:
"A
kind
of
fungus
appeared
on
my
feet
about
ten
years
ago. I
treated
her
with
Siberian
stone
oil,
but
not
completely
successfully. The
infection
remained
under
the
nail
of
the
thumb,
which
had
been
bothering
me
all
these
years. He
gradually
blackened
and
began
to
relax. During
the
last
march
in
Siberia,
I
wore
mountain
shoes,
and
after
a
few
days
the
fungus
spread
all
over
my
feet
again. I
already
knew
about
urine
therapy. I
washed
my
feet
with
urine
before
going
to
bed. The
next
day
too
and
that
was
enough
for
the
mold
to
disappear. After
such
success,
I
began
to
wet
my
feet
often
and
abundantly
with
urine
oil
(urine
evaporated
in
the
sun). In
a
short
time,
I
eliminated
the
infection
under
the
nail. She
no
longer
wobbles
and
sits
firmly.' Comment:
Urine
evaporated
in
the
sun,
fermented
by
bacteria
and
their
enzymes,
cleans
the
skin
with
extraordinary
power. The
increased
salt
concentration
helps,
as
in
tears,
to
speed
healing. Example:
"Our
cat
has
developed
ringworm. I
started
to
smear
it
with
urine
and
the
lichen
disappeared.' Recommendation:
Urine
is
excellent
for
boils
(sores). As
soon
as
the
furuncle
starts
to
form,
it
is
necessary
to
rub
it
gently
with
urine
3-4
times
a
day,
for
about
10


 and polish the verbs in her own ruthless and fabulous
way. (Svetcov’ s constant support is priceless, or, at minimum, worth way
more than that 15 percent.) Alex Heard, once again, winced while he
whittled and whetted innumerable chapter drafts, down to the “dagger
quotes,” in almost legible cursive writing. (Sorry for ruining so manyweekends, Alex.) Daniel Crewe at Penguin Books UK of fered sage words
of advice and encouragement early on and until the end. I owe mafia-level favors to the readers who provided a much-needed
editorial pummeling on early versions of this tome. Thank you to the crabby
and scrupulous Adam Fisher; exclamatory Caroline Paul; poetic Matthew
Zapruder; careful Michael Shryzpeck; adamant Richard Lowe; flexible Ron
Penna; and cold-hearted Jason Dearen. Just give me a call whenever you
need to move that body from the trunk. My research assistant and fact-checker extraordinaire, Patrycja
Przełucka, scoured through several hundred scientific papers with terrible
titles like “The Correlation Between Erythropoiesis and Thrombopoiesis as
an Index for Pre-Operative Autologous Blood Donation” and “T rained
Breathing-Induced Oxygenation Acutely Reverses Cardiovascular
Autonomic Dysfunction in Patients with T ype 2 Diabetes and Renal
Disease”—and then, then, she suf fered the indignity of cross-checking this
convolution, digit by digit, in the final drafts. Thank you, Patrycja, for your
fastidiousness and spectacular grammar. Lastly, firstly, to my lovely wife, Katie Storey, who breathes a constant
supply of fresh, often-eucalyptus-scented air into my small of fice and
frenzied life. V i ĉiam spiras fr eŝan aer on, varma hundo. Br eath  was written between the stacks of W eimar -era art books at the
Mechanics’ Institute Library in San Francisco, at the American Library in
Paris, and on the kitchen table of that little red-doored house beside the old
Catholic cemetery in V olcano, California, population 103.Appendix
BREATHING METHODS
V ideo and audio tutorials of these techniques, and more, are available at
mrjamesnestor.com/breath. CHAPTER 3. AL TERNA TE NOSTRIL BREA THING (NADI
SHODHANA)
This standard pranayama technique improves lung function and lowers
heart rate, blood pressure, and sympathetic stress. It’ s an ef fective technique
to employ before a meeting, an event, or sleep. (Optional) Hand Positioning: Place the thumb of your right
hand gently over your right nostril and the ring finger of that
same hand on the left nostril. The forefinger and middle finger
should rest between the eyebrows. Close the right nostril with the thumb and inhale through the
left nostril very slowly. At the top of the breath, pause briefly, holding both nostrils
closed, then lift just the thumb to exhale through the right
nostril. At the natural conclusion of the exhale, hold both nostrils
closed for a moment, then inhale through the right nostril. Continue alternating breaths through the nostrils for five to ten
cycles.CHAPTER 4. BREA THING COORDINA TION
This technique helps to engage more movement from the diaphragm and
increase respiratory ef ficiency. It should never be forced; each breath
should feel soft and enriching. Sit up so that the spine is straight and chin is perpendicular to
the body. T ake a gentle breath in through the nose. At the top of the
breath begin counting softly aloud from one to 10 over and
over ( 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ). As you reach the natural conclusion of the exhale, keep
counting but do so in a whisper, letting the voice softly trail
out. Then keep going until only the lips are moving and the
lungs feel completely empty. T ake in another lar ge and soft breath and repeat. Continue for anywhere from 10 to 30 or more cycles. Once you feel comfortable practicing this technique while sitting, try it
while walking or jogging, or during other light exercise. For classes and
individual coaching, visit http://www.breathingcoordination.ch/training. CHAPTER 5. RESONANT (COHERENT) BREA THING
A calming practice that places the heart, lungs, and circulation into a state
of coherence, where the systems of the body are working at peak ef ficiency. There is no more essential technique, and none more basic. Sit up straight, relax the shoulders and belly, and exhale. Inhale softly for 5.5 seconds, expanding the belly as air fills
the bottom of the lungs. W ithout pausing, exhale softly for 5.5 seconds, bringing the
belly in as the lungs empty. Each breath should feel like acircle. Repeat at least ten times, more if possible. Several apps of fer timers and visual guides. My favorites are Paced
Br eathing  and My Car diac Coher ence, both of which are free. I try to
practice this technique as often as possible. BUTEYKO BREA THING
The point of Buteyko techniques is to train the body to breathe in line with
its metabolic needs. For the vast majority of us, that means breathing less. Buteyko had an arsenal of methods, and almost all of them are based on
extending the time between inhalations and exhalations, or breathholding. Here are a few of the simplest. Contr ol Pause
A diagnostic tool to gauge general respiratory health and breathing
progress. Place a watch with a second hand or mobile phone with a
stopwatch close by. Sit up with a straight back. Pinch both nostrils closed with the thumb and forefinger of
either hand, then exhale softly out your mouth to the natural
conclusion. Start the stopwatch and hold the breath. When you feel the first potent desire to breathe, note the time
and take a soft inhale. It’ s important that the first breath in after the Control Pause is controlled
and relaxed; if it’ s labored or gasping, the breathhold was too long. W ait
several minutes and try it again. The Control Pause should only bemeasured when you’re relaxed and breathing normally, never after
strenuous exercise or during stressed states. And like all breath restriction
techniques, never attempt it while driving, while underwater, or in any other
conditions where you might be injured should you become dizzy. Mini Br eathholds
A key component to Buteyko breathing is to practice breathing less all the
time, which is what this technique trains the body to do. Thousands of
Buteyko practitioners, and several medical researchers, swear by it to stave
of f asthma and anxiety attacks. Exhale gently and hold the breath for half the time of the
Control Pause. (For instance, if the Control Pause is 40
seconds, the Mini Breathhold would be 20.) Repeat from 100 to 500 times a day. Setting up timers throughout the day, every 15 minutes or so, can be
helpful reminders. Nose Songs
Nitric oxide is a powerhouse molecule that widens capillaries, increases
oxygenation, and relaxes the smooth muscles. Humming increases the
release of nitric oxide in the nasal passages 15-fold. There is the most
ef fective, and simple, method for increasing this essential gas. Breathe normally through the nose and hum, any song or
sound. Practice for at least five minutes a day, more if possible. It may sound ridiculous, and feel ridiculous, and annoy those nearby, but
the ef fects can be potent.W alking/Running
Less extreme hypoventilation exercises (other than the misery I experienced
jogging in Golden Gate Park) of fer many of the benefits of high-altitude
training. They are easy and can be practiced anywhere. W alk or run for a minute or so while breathing normally
through the nose. Exhale and pinch the nose closed while keeping the same
pace. When you sense a palpable air hunger, release the nose and
breathe very gently, at about half of what feels normal for
about 10 to 15 seconds. Return to regular breathing for 30 seconds. Repeat for about ten cycles. Decongest the Nose
Sit up straight and exhale a soft breath, then pinch both
nostrils shut. T ry to keep your mind of f the breathholding; shake your head
up and down or side to side; go for a quick walk, or jump and
run. Once you feel a very potent sense of air hunger, take a very
slow and controlled breath in through the nose. (If the nose is
still congested, breathe softly through the mouth with pursed
lips.) Continue this calm, controlled breathing for at least 30
seconds to 1 minute. Repeat all these steps six times. Patrick McKeown’ s book The Oxygen


, currants), drained1–1/2 cups (375 mL) drained vanilla or plain yogurt
3 tbsp (45 mL) maple syrup
2 tbsp (25 mL) chopped fr esh citrus peppermint, optional
In a bowl, combine gooseberries, red berries, yogurt, maple syrup and mint,
if using. Pile in the centre of the meringue base. g o o s e b e r r y  a n d  a l m o n d  r e l i s h
Even if you start with only gr een gooseberries, the r elish will be  tinged with
r ed. I like to use this with ham and rich meats like duck and game. It is
r efr eshing with egg dishes as well. Some gooseberries have fine hairs on the
skin, but they soften in cooking. MAKES 6 CUPS (1.5 L)
1 cup (250 mL) white wine vinegar
1–1/2 cups (375 mL) granulated sugar
1/4 cup (50 mL) lightly packed br own sugar
8 cups (2 L) gooseberries
2 cups (500 mL) chopped onions
2 cups (500 mL) sliver ed almonds
1 tsp (5 mL) grated fr esh gingerr oot
1 tbsp (15 mL) finely chopped fr esh basil or 1 tsp (5 mL) gr ound
nutmeg

1. Heat six 1-cup (250 mL) jars  in boiling water, and scald the lids, lifter,
funnel and tongs ( Boiling W ater Method, Step by Step ). 2. In a M aslin p an or canning k ettle, combine vinegar and granulated and
brown s ugars. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring cons tantly. Add
gooseberries and onions and boil for 30 minutes, stirring oft en, or untilmost of the liquid has evaporated and mixture is thick. Add almo nds, ginger
and basil and boil for 1 minute. 3. F ill hot jars, leaving a 1/4-inch (5 mm) headspace. Run a thin non-
metallic utensil around the insid e of the jar to allow air to escape. Add more
hot relish, if necessary, to leave a 1/4-inch (5 mm) headspace. W ipe rims,
top with flat lids and screw on m etal rings. Return jars to the hot water bath,
topping up with hot water if necessary. Bring to a full rolling boil and
process jars for 15 minutes ( Boiling W ater Method, Step by Step ). 4. Remo ve cann er lid and wait 5 minutes before removing jars t o a towel or
rack to cool com pletely. Check seals, label and store in a cool place for up
to 1 year. Use: Ser ve this fruity, rich relish with hot or cold meats, savou ry pastries,
meat tar ts and roasted vegetables. It makes a great hamburge r relish and
marinade for barbecued meats or vegetables.g o o s e b e r r y  g i n g e r s n a p  c r u m b l e
Using g ingersnap cookies in place of the usual r olled oats puts a new spin
on a n old favou rite in our house. I think this may be closer to the original
berry desserts, which wer e sim ply sugar ed berries with cookies or stale
sweet br ead crumbled and spr ead over top. Y ou can use any berry or
combination of berries in this simple dessert. 8-cup (2 L) baking dish, lightly oiled
Pr eheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
MAKES 6 SER VINGS3 cups (750 mL) fr ozen (thawed) or canned gooseberries, drained
2 cups (500 mL) chopped apples
1/4 cup (50 mL) all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp (1 mL) gr ound cinnamon
1/3 cup (75 mL) butter
1/2 cup (125 mL) lightly packed br own sugar
1–1/4 cups (300 mL) crushed gingersnap cookies (about 18)
1/4 cup (50 mL) chopped almonds

1. In prepared dish, combine gooseberries and apples. Sprinkle flour and
cinnamon over top. 2. In a bowl, cream butter with brown sugar. Stir in gingersnaps and
almonds, mixing well. Spread the topping evenly over fruit in the dish. Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes or until apples are tender and
topping is bubbly and golden brown. Fr eezing Gooseberries
1. Select Equipment:  Se lect suitable-size freezer c ontainers, bags or
Mason jars ( Freezing ). 2. Fr eezing Whole Gooseberries:  If you want whole gooseberries to
decorate cakes (example, Berried Pavlova ) or for use in fruit salads, the best
way to ensure that they hold their shape during freezing is to fast-freeze
them ind ividually. Arrange wash ed, completely dry berries in a single layer,
without touching each other, on a parchment-lined cookie sheet. Fast-freeze
for 1 hour. Pac k into freezer containers (no need to leave headspace);
squeeze out air. Seal, label and return to freezer. 3. D ry P ack, Un sweetened:  Fill  pint (2-cup/500 mL) or quart (1 L) freezer
containers with whole gooseber ries, leaving a 1/2-inch (1 cm) headspace. Seal, label and freeze.OR
Dry Pack, Sweetened:  Fill  pint (2-cup/500 mL) or quart (1 L) freezer
containers with whole gooseber ries to within 3 to 4 inches (7 to 10 cm) of
the top. Pour dry granulated sug ar over top; use 1/2 cup (125 mL ) sugar per
quart (1 L) of prepared fruit. Squeeze out air; leave 1-inc h (2.5 cm)
headspace. Seal, label and freeze. OR
Crush and Strain:  U sing a potato masher, crush gooseberries in a non-
reactive bowl. Push the fruit through a coarse sieve to remove the seeds. For
every quart (1 L) of crushed gooseberry flesh, add 1-1/4 cups (300 mL)
granulated suga r (or less if the berries are ripe and sweet). Stir until the
sugar is dissolved. Pack into fr eezer containers, leaving a 1-inch (2.5 cm)
headspace. Seal, label and freeze.M e l o n s
AS P AR T OF THE GOURD F AMIL Y,  which includes pumpkins, squash
and zucchini, melons usually grow lar ge, with tender fragrant flesh. Melons
fall into one of two categories: muskmelon (Cucumis melo)  or watermelon
(Citrullus lanatus). Muskm elons have rind or skin  that is either netted or
smooth, wherea s watermelon varieties are all smooth skinned with thick
rinds. Good Pr eserving V arieties
A vailable all year, with a peak  in late summer, muskmelon types include
cantaloupe, hon eydew, casaba,  Spanish, Persian, winter and Crenshaw
varieties. Gener ally, the firmer and fragrant-fleshed types are best for
preserves and freezing. W atermelon var ieties usually have a high water content, along with a sweet,
mild taste. W atermelons vary in shape and size, in skin, seed and flesh
colour, and in taste. The rind can be pickled, but because of its high water
content, watermelon flesh does not can or freeze well. Pur chasing/Storing
• Melons vary in size and flesh yield.• 1 medium cantaloupe (3 lb/1.5 kg) yields 6 to 7 cups (1.5 to 1.75 L) cubed
flesh. It’ s always best to buy locally grown melons because flavour and water loss
occur fairly quickly after harves ting. Select firm, ripe fruits tha t are heavy
for their size, w ith no cuts, bruises or soft spots. A pleasant, f ruity aroma
will escape from the blossom end of a ripe muskmelon. A ripe watermelon
will sound hollow (a dull thump or thud) when tapped. Good W ith
• Mint and peppermint, tarragon and other anise-flavoured herbs. • Sweet seasonings such as cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, vanilla. • Semi-soft cheeses such as havarti, Boursin; medium-age cheddars, colby. • Other fruit, such as raspberries, peaches, nectarines, blueberries,
strawberries. • Hazelnuts, almonds, pecans and pistachio nuts; raisins, dates, currants. • Chicken; mild fish such as tilapia, orange roughy, sole. Pr eparation
Melons grow in contact with the soil, so to reduce the risk of co ntaminating
the f lesh, always wash melons just before preparing and eating. Using a soft
vegetable brush, lightly scrub melons in cool water to which a d


ette wrote in Golden Day:
It isn’t the experience of today that drives men mad. It is the
remorse for something that happened yesterday, and the dread
of what tomorrow may disclose. You see examples of guilt and worry everywhere, in virtually
everyone you meet. The world is populated with folks who are either
feeling horrible about something that they shouldn’t have done or
dismayed about things that might or might not happen. You are
probably no exception. If you have large worry and guilt zones, they
must be exterminated, spray-cleaned and sterilized forever. Wash
out those little “w” and “g” bugs that infest so many sectors of your
life. Guilt and worry are perhaps the most common forms of distress
in our culture. With guilt you focus on a past event, feel dejected or
angry about something that you did or said, and use up your present
moments being occupied with feelings over the past behavior. With
worry, you use up those valuable nows, obsessing about a future
event. Whether you’re looking backward or forward, the result is
the same. You’re throwing away the present moment. Robert Bur-
dette’s Golden Day is really “today,” and he sums up the folly of
guilt and worry with these words. There are two days in the week about which and upon which
I never worry. Two carefree days, kept sacredly free from fear
and apprehension. One of these days is yesterday…and the
other day I do not worry about is tomorrow.90 / Your Erroneous ZonesA Closer Look at Guilt
Many of us have been subjected to a conspiracy of guilt in our
lifetimes, an uncalculated plot to turn us into veritable guilt ma-
chines. The machine works like this. Someone sends out a message
designed to remind you that you’ve been a bad person because of
something you said or didn’t say, felt or didn’t feel, did or didn’t
do. You respond by feeling bad in your present moment. You are
the guilt machine. A walking, talking, breathing contraption that
responds with guilt whenever the appropriate fuel is poured into
you. And you are well oiled if you’ve had a total immersion into
our guilt-producing culture. Why have you bought the worry and guilt messages that have
been laid on you over the years? Largely because it is considered
“bad” if you don’t feel guilty, and “inhuman” not to worry. It all
has to do with CARING. If you really care about anyone, or anything,
then you show this concern by feeling guilty about the terrible things
you’ve done, or by giving some visible evidence that you are con-
cerned about their future. It is almost as if you have to demonstrate
your neurosis in order to be labeled a caring person. Guilt is the most useless of all erroneous zone behaviors. It is by
far the greatest waste of emotional energy. Why? Because, by defini-
tion, you are feeling immobilized in the present over something that
has already  taken place, and no amount of guilt can ever change
history. DISTINGUISHING GUILT FROM LEARNING FROM YOUR PAST
Guilt is not merely a concern with the past; it is a present-moment
immobilization about a past event. And the degree of immobilization
can run from mild upset to severe depression. If you are simply
learning from your past, and vowing to avoid the repetition of some
specific behavior, this is not guilt. You experience guilt only when
you are prevented from taking action now as a result of having be-
haved in a certain way previously.THE USELESS EMOTIONS—GUILT AND WORRY  / 91Learning from your mistakes is healthy and a necessary part of
growth. Guilt is unhealthy because you are ineffectively using up
your energy in the present feeling hurt, upset and depressed about
a historical happening. And it’s futile as well as unhealthy. No
amount of guilt can ever undo anything. The Origins of Guilt
There are two basic ways in which guilt becomes a part of the
emotional makeup of an individual. In the first, guilt is learned at a
very early age and remains with a grown-up as a leftover childish
response. In the second case, guilt is self-imposed by an adult for
an infraction of a code to which he professes to subscribe. 1. Leftover Guilt. This guilt is the emotional reaction which is carried
around from childhood memories. There are scores of these guilt
producers, and while they work in that they produce results in
children, people still tote around these sentences as adults. Some of
these leftovers involve admonitions like:
“Daddy won’t like you if you do that again.”
“You should feel ashamed  of yourself.” (As if that will be helpful
to you.) “Oh, all right, I’m only your mother.”
As an adult, the implications behind these sentences can still
produce hurt if a person disappoints his boss, or others whom he
has made into parents. The persistent attempt to win their support
is there, and so is the guilt when the efforts are unsuccessful. Leftover guilt also surfaces in sex and marriage. It can be seen in
the numerous self-reproaches and apologies for past behavior. These
guilt reactions are present as a result of learning to be manipulated
by adults in childhood, but they can still operate when the child has
grown up. 2. Self-imposed Guilt. This second category of guilt reactions92 / Your Erroneous Zonesis a much more troublesome area. Here the individual is being im-
mobilized by things he has done recently, but which are not neces-
sarily tied to being a child. This is the guilt imposed on the self when
an adult rule or moral code is broken. The individual may feel bad
for a long time even though the hurting can do nothing to change
what has happened. Typical self-imposed guilt includes having told
someone off, and hating one’s self for it, or being emotionally drained
in the present moment because of some act such as shoplifting, not
going to church, or having said the wrong thing in the past. Thus you can look at all of your guilt either as reactions to leftover
imposed standards in which you are still trying to please an absent
authority figure, or as the result of trying to live up to self-imposed
standards which you really don’t buy, but for some reason pay lip
service to. In either case, it is stupid, and, more important, useless
behavior. You can sit there forever, lamenting about how bad you’ve
been, feeling guilty until your death, and not one tiny slice of that
guilt will do anything to rectify past behavior. It’s over! Your guilt
is an attempt to change history, to wish that it weren’t so. But history
is so and you can’t do anything about it. You can begin to change your attitude about the things over which
you experience guilt. Our culture has many strains of puritanical
thinking which send out messages like, “If it’s fun, you’re supposed
to feel guilty about it.” Many of your own self-inflicted guilt reactions
can be traced to this kind of thinking. Perhaps you’ve learned that
you shouldn’t indulge yourself, or you mustn’t enjoy a dirty joke,
or you ought not to participate in a certain kind of sexual behavior. While the restraining messages are omnipresent in our culture, guilt
about enjoying yourself is purely self-inflicted. You can learn to savor pleasure without a sense of guilt. You can
learn to see yourself as someone who is capable of doing anything
that fits into your own value system and does not harm others—and
doing it without guilt. If you do something, what-THE USELESS EMOTIONS—GUILT AND WORRY  / 93ever it may be, and you don’t like it or yourself after having done
it, you can vow to eliminate such behavior for yourself in the future. But to go through a self-inflicted guilt sentence is a neurotic trip that
you can bypass. The guilt does not help. It not only keeps you im-
mobilized, but it actually intensifies the chances that you’ll repeat
the unwanted behavior. Guilt can be its own reward as well as per-
mission to repeat the behavior. As long as you retain the potential
payoff of absolving yourself with guilt, you’ll be able to keep yourself
in that vicious treadmill that leads to nothing but present-moment
unhappiness. Typical Guilt-Producing Categories and Reactions
PARENTAL GUILT ON CHILDREN OF ALL AGES
Manipulating the child to complete a task through guilt:
Parent—“Donny, bring up the chairs from the basement. We’ll be eating soon.”
Child—“O.K., Mom, in a minute, I’m watching the ball
game and I’ll do it when this inning is over.”
Parental guilt signal—“Never mind then, I’ll do it—with
my bad back. You just sit there and enjoy yourself.”
Donny has visions of his mother falling down with six chairs
landing on top of her. And he’s responsible. The “I sacrificed for you” mentality is an exceedingly effective
guilt producer. Here a parent can recall all of the hard times in which
he gave up his happiness so that you might have something. You
naturally ask yourself how you could be so selfish after you’ve been
reminded of your debts. References to the suffering of childbirth are
one example of this


ium is a non metal material that is used for implants in other modern parts of the world. It has
been recently approved for use in the United States. If you decide you want an implant, for the same
cost as having a titanium implant here, you can fly to another country such as New Zealand and get a
zirconium implant there. As with any dental procedure, you must weigh the benefits and the costs to determine if this is right
for you. Clearly we want to place our efforts into keeping our existing teeth because none of the
alternatives are fully satisfactory, and they are costly.Dental Abuse
With a few exceptions, modern dentistry is an inhumane system. Many dentists coerce patients into
treatments that they do not need. Part of this system of coercion is to first condemn patients as failures
in life because they did not prevent their tooth decay due to poor oral hygiene. These accusations can
weaken patients’ sense of self and get them to succumb to unneeded dental procedures. You know a
dentist has abused you if you feel sick or awful in their presence, or if they try to coerce you into
treatments that you feel unsure about. A majority of dentists are in business to make money. And the
business aspect has corrupted most dentists so surely and thoroughly, it causes them to behave in
irresponsible ways. Dental abuse is also physical abuse because dental treatments when not absolutely needed damage
and harm your physical body. Dental treatments that use toxic metals cause disease, pain, and
suffering. This is also a form of physical abuse, and it is unethical. Suggestions for Healing Dental Abuse

1
. Acknowledge the past trauma
 that has been inflicted on your teeth when you did not know any
better. Feel it as fully as you can. Feel how upset, disoriented, taken advantage of, unfairly
treated or numbed you feel. Let those feelings have a space or a voice. Feel the profound
suffering that dentistry is causing people. Look it squarely in the eye. 2
. Forgive. Once the problem is acknowledged then ask for healing and forgiveness. Is there any
way you can find that tiny spark in yourself that is capable of forgiving yourself for being a
victim, and forgiving the dentist for his extreme ignorance and arrogance? By the way,
forgiveness does not mean you do not hold the dentist or dentistry in general responsible for
their negligent behavior. 3
. Get educated. Once you are able to let go of some of the past attachments towards dentistry,
then it is time to learn about good dentistry that can repair toxic dentistry. Seek out dentists who
practice less toxic and minimally invasive dentistry. 4
. Educate your friends and family. Healing the abuse of dentistry means your community needs
to be educated about the severe problems with conventional dentistry. Part of your own healing
from dental abuse will come by educating your friends and family about the dangers and hazards
prevalent in dentistry. On the practical side, if you do not feel good at your dentist’s, then speak up. If you still feel confused
and unsure, leave the dental office immediately. Get a second opinion.Do I Have a Cavity? Understanding Tooth Decay
A cavity is an impairment in the tooth structure that creates sensitivity to the environmental forces in
the mouth such as saliva, foods, and chewing. A cavity is any structural weakness in a tooth that
causes the tooth to function improperly. Feeling pain, discomfort, finding white spots and sometimes
black spots on your tooth, having hot or cold sensitivity, and not wanting to chew on a tooth are the
results of tooth decay. For a majority of people the simplest way to know if you have a cavity is to go
to a good dentist for a check-up. For the minority of people, you can do it at home. Most people are
better off working with a dentist because dentists have the experience needed to clearly diagnose
cavities. This is where a dentist can be your ally. The guidelines below will give you a general idea of the type of tooth problems you are facing. These
suggestions are not guaranteed to accurately diagnose your problems, but they can aid you in
understanding your experience. If you need a more accurate diagnosis then please seek
professional dental help. Tooth Pain:
Temporary sensitivity to hot or cold foods, without recent dental work. Meaning:
 Tooth decay is active. The tooth enamel is weak and sensations travel more rapidly to the
nerve. This may also be the beginning signs of gum disease. Tooth Pain:
Lasting sensitivity and more constant awareness of hot or cold foods, without recent
dental work. Meaning:
 The tooth pulp could be infected, the tooth may be cracked or chipped, or this is the
beginning of gum disease. Tooth Pain:
 Temporary sensitivity to hot or cold foods after a recent dental treatment. Meaning:
 Dental work can cause tooth pulp inflammation, which would be an intense but very brief
pain. The tooth pulp should heal within 2-4 weeks of a dental treatment. Tooth Pain:
 Lasting or prolonged sensitivity and constant awareness of hot or cold foods after a
recent dental treatment. Meaning:
 The cavity may have been too close to the tooth pulp so the dental treatment did not protect
the pulp sufficiently. This is a common and unfortunate problem from imprecise dental work or too
much drilling. Tooth Pain:
 Sharp pain from biting down on food. Possible Meanings
: Loose filling, tooth decay, cracked or fractured tooth, infected tooth. Tooth Pain:
 Constant and severe pain with pressure, swelling of the gum, and sensitivity to touch. Meaning:
Tooth or gum abscess (tooth infection).Pain:
The tooth hurts when you tap it with your finger from the side. Meaning:
The periodontal ligament is degenerating or inflamed. Tooth Pain
: Dull ache, headaches, tooth experiences lingering hot-cold sensitivity that lasts much
longer than a few seconds. Meaning
: The tooth nerve is damaged or dying. There may be a hidden infection. Tooth decay
 that occurs on the top of teeth, or dental tartar. Meaning:
 Too much free calcium in your blood, the calcium is not being used efficiently. The form of
calcium may be unabsorbable. Tooth decay
 that is near or below the gum line, or red, tender or inflamed gums. Meaning
: Too much free phosphorous in your blood; your body is not using phosphorous efficiently. This could also be from excess biting forces causing stress on the roots of the tooth.Monitoring Tooth Decay and Tooth Remineralization
I encourage readers to monitor tooth decay with their dentist. While it is not necessary to work with a
dentist if you would rather not, I do find that bringing the awareness and skills of a trusted dentist into
the picture can greatly help you. When you monitor the progress of tooth decay carefully you can
determine whether or not the dietary changes you have implemented are helping your teeth. If the
dietary changes are not helping, you need to make more changes or consider dental surgery. Examining your teeth frequently helps you stay aware of the reality of your dental health. The
programs in this book are not about just eating healthy food while remaining oblivious to the
effectiveness of the protocol. This is about being mindful of your dental health and paying attention to
any changes that might occur. Clear digital x-rays can show convincing documentation when tooth
dentin is remineralizing. Dentists check for tooth decay by examining x-rays and by using a tool called an explorer. With the
explorer, the dentist probes for soft or sticky spots in the teeth. He also will check around the neck of
the tooth for hidden root cavities. There are various methods for you to monitor your tooth
remineralization, and people have employed different strategies. One way to monitor your tooth decay
is to eat a small amount of certain foods, or drink hot or cold water, that typically cause tooth pain. Another is to press your teeth in various spots with your fingernail. If you want to be more precise,
you can purchase a dental explorer at the local drug store and use it carefully in the same way. If you
feel a soft spot or experience tooth pain while using the dental explorer, then you have tooth decay. Decayed spots are usually slightly sticky or feel like rotten wood. Some dentists offer a saliva test to
determine if tooth decay is active. Using these tests, you can check and monitor the progress of your
dietary changes, watching to see whether or not your tooth is getting harder. I also encourage you to do a visual inspection of your teeth. You can accomplish this by using an
efficient light and the bathroom mirror. A small dental mirror can also be useful for inspecting your
teeth from different angles. A visual inspection can help you determine if your teeth are healthy. Take
a digital photograph of your teeth if possible, and label them for comparison. You are to be responsible for monitoring your dental health. I support active participation in your
dental recovery program. I do not encourage excessive x-rays because of the dangers of radiation
exposure. Digital x-rays emit less radiation than conventional ones, but they still emit some. By
checking your progress, you will be able to determine whether or not the diet you are following is
working and you will be able to catch a problem before it becomes worse.Understanding Tooth Remineralization
Your body is always trying to heal and repair your teeth to find and maintain balance. I described this
previously as
vis medicatrix naturae
. Your goal is to align yourself and your actions with this natural
function. Any tooth has the potential to remineralize. If healing teeth seems confusing, just think of
bones


membrane. Fats	and	oils	are	the	primary	building	materials	used	to	create	those
cell	membranes. Cell	membranes	are	critically	important	because	all	the
nutrients	your	cells	need	and	all	the	toxic	waste	products	they	must	eliminate
need	to	pass	through	it. If	you	eat	the	right	kinds	of	fats	and	oils,	your	cell
membranes	properly	regulate	the	passage	of	materials;	eating	the	wrong	kinds
causes	your	cell	membranes	to	work	against	you. When	your	cell	membranes	are
not	working	correctly,	your	cells	will	malfunction,	which	can	manifest	into	just
about	any	disease	you	can	imagine. Essential	fatty	acids
is	the	term	used	to	describe	the	“right	kind”	of	fats	and
oils. They	are	essential	because	the	body	needs	them	but	cannot	make	them,	so
we	must	obtain	them	from	food. These	essential	fatty	acid	molecules	have	a
specific	shape	that	is	critical	to	the	way	they	work	in	forming	cell	membranes—
like	bricks	that	fit	perfectly	together	to	build	cell	walls. (Chemists	use	the	termcis-fatty	acids	to	describe	the	natural,	healthy	shape	of	essential	fatty	acid
molecules.) When	oils	are	heated	above	392°F	(as	most	supermarket	oils	are),	the	cis-fatty
acid	molecules	change	shape,	turning	into	a	different	and	toxic	category	of	fats
called	trans-fats. The	shape	of	trans-fats	does	not	work	properly	for	building	cell
membranes. These	improperly	shaped	“bricks”	build	a	cell	wall	with	holes	it. Cell	membranes	constructed	from	trans-fats	become	leaky	(allowing	substances
inside	cells	to	leak	out,	and	vice	versa)	and	brittle	(like	the	shell	of	an	egg,	rather
than	the	elasticity	of	a	balloon). If	cells	throughout	your	body	are	leaky	and
brittle,	you	have	a	serious	problem. Because	of	the	way	oils	are	processed,	trans-fats	(and	other	toxins)	are	found
in	virtually	all	oils	sold	in	supermarkets	and	health	food	stores,	including	canola,
corn,	safflower,	sunflower,	cottonseed	and	soybean	oils,	along	with	food
products	containing	hydrogenated	oils,	like	margarine	and	vegetable	shortenings. Consider	the	vast	numbers	of	products	made	with	these	toxic	oils,	such	as	salad
dressings,	breakfast	cereals,	crackers,	chocolates,	candy,	potato	chips	and	fried
foods	such	as	french	fries. The	solution? Eat	essential	(good)	fats	and	avoid
hydrogenated	and	other	(bad)	trans-fats. More	chemistry	that	is	vital	to	your	health:	The	two	most	important	essential
fatty	acids	are	linoleic	acid	(omega-6	fatty	acids)	and	linolenic	acid	(omega-3
fatty	acids). For	good	health,	these	fatty	acids	must	be	consumed	in	sufficient
amounts	and	in	the	correct	balance	with	each	other. It	has	been	estimated,
however,	that	60	percent	of	our	population	gets	too	much	omega-6s	and	that	up
to	95	percent	gets	too	little	omega-3s;	this	imbalance	causes	disease. Avoid
processed,	supermarket	oils	and	food	products	containing	them,	which
perpetuate	this	imbalance,	and	supplement	with	oils	combining	a	healthy
balance. Pioneers	in	medical	research	are	curing	a	number	of	chronic	problems	(such
as	depression,	heart	disease	and	cancer)	by	giving	their	patients	the	right	kinds	of
fats	and	oils. But	most	people	have	no	idea	that	the	bad	fats	and	oils	damage	cell
membranes	and	therefore	cause	disease,	which	explains	why	society	at	large	is
not	demanding	alternatives. As	with	many	of	our	modern	foods,	we	created	technologies	that	are	solely
designed	to	produce	the	highest	amount	of	oils	using	the	smallest	amount	of	raw
materials	(seeds,	beans	and	grains)	in	the	shortest	period	of	time	with	maximum
shelf	life. Time	and	money	are	the	driving	forces,	not	health	and	nutrition. Today,	oils	are	extracted	using	huge,	powerful	presses	that	generate	a	lot	of	heat,
which,	in	the	presence	of	oxygen,	oxidizes	oils,	making	them	rancid	and	toxic.Yet	these	now-toxic	oils	can	still	be	labeled	as	“cold-pressed”	because	no	heat
was	added	during	the	pressing	process;	the	heat	is	an	unintentional	result	of	the
high-pressure	extraction	process. This	is	why	cold-pressed	is	a	meaningless	term
and	is	not	useful	for	you	in	determining	what	to	eat	and	what	to	avoid. Harsh
solvents	are	used	to	extract	oils,	which	remain	in	the	oil	as	a	residue. These
solvents	also	destroy	nutrients	in	the	oils. In	addition,	processed	oils	are	typically
bleached	and	deodorized—	destroying	more	nutrients	and	creating	toxins. To	put	healthful	oils	in	your	diet,	eat	high-quality	olive	oil	and	flaxseed	oil. Also,	beneficial	fatty	acids	can	be	found	in	organic,	fresh,	unprocessed	food	in
its	natural	state,	such	as	raw	seeds,	raw	nuts	and	avocados. High-quality	eggs,
meat	and	fish	are	also	good	sources	of	fatty	acids. Keep	in	mind,	though,	that
essential	fatty	acids	are	readily	damaged	by	heat. Use	the	minimum	heat
necessary	to	cook	these	foods. Supplement	your	diet	with	a	high-quality
essential	fatty	acid	supplement. To	avoid	chronic	disease	and	slow	down	the
aging	process,	dietary	supplementation	of	essential	fatty	acids	(from	flaxseed	oil,
for	example)	is	necessary;	deriving	enough	of	the	right	fats	and	oils	from	the
foods	that	are	available	today	is	difficult. Check	your	kitchen	and	refrigerator	shelves. Discard	your	processed	oils,
particularly	hydrogenated	and	partially	hydrogenated	oils	(margarine,	vegetable
shortening,	etc. ),	and	products	made	with	those	oils,	including	many	baked
goods,	crackers,	chips,	peanut	butter	and	nondairy	creamer. Instead,	use
primarily	high-quality	olive	oil,	organic	butter	or	ghee,	and	essential	fatty	acid
supplements	(see	appendix	C	for	suggestions). Myths	About	Milk
The	final	failure	food	on	my	Big	Four	list	is	one	that	is	usually	touted	as
necessary	to	good	health	for	adults	and	children:	milk	products. Milk’s
reputation	as	a	highly	nutritious	food	is	undeserved;	in	reality,	modern	milk	is	a
highly	toxic	and	allergenic	make-believe	food. The	United	States	may	produce	a
lot	of	milk,	and	the	dairy	boards	may	try	to	convince	us	to	drink	lots	of	milk,	but
milk	does	not	do	a	body	good. According	to	pediatrician	Russell	Bunai,	M.D.,	in	a	1994	issue	of
Natural
Health,
the	one	single	change	to	the	U.S.	diet	that	could	provide	the	greatest
health	benefits	is	the	elimination	of	milk	products. In	the	1992	edition	of	his
book
Don’t	Drink	Your	Milk,
Dr.	Frank	Oski,	former	director	of	the	Department
of	Pediatrics	at	Johns	Hopkins	University	School	of	Medicine,	said,	“We	should
all	stop	drinking	milk.... It	was