 times a week, continued over a period of two to
five years, with no relief or amelioration of symptoms. After almost unendurable suffering, such
patients are as a rule, thin, and physically and mentally depressed. When they make complete
recoveries after a prolonged fast, as the great majority of them do, is this not sufficient proof that
fasting somehow or other raises the power of the organism to overcome infection, rather than
fasting renders them more susceptible. What is true of sinusitis is equally true of other infections
—even those so situated anatomically that they cannot be surgically drained, and must therefore be
absorbed. ”
What is here said of recovery from sinusitis is equally true of recovery from other
inflammations in the respiratory, digestive, genitourinary tracts and other regions of the body that
are lined with mucous membrane. Thus otitis, conjunctivitis, gastritis, duodenitis, ileitis, colitis, metritis—all have been known to
clear up during the course of a lengthy fast. Only in comparatively rare instances are two fasts
required. Hay fever and asthma, both belonging to this same group of “diseases,” are remedied by
the forces of the organism during a fast. Extensive experience with fasting in a wide variety of diseases, running over a period of more
than a hundred and thirty years and involving the work of hundreds of men and women caring for
many thousands of patients, has demonstrated that when the load is lifted from the digestive organs
by fasting, all of the energy of the body is transferred to the organs
of excretion, permitting full use
of these organs in freeing the body of an accumulated load of toxin. What the body can do for itself in the way of restoring normal function and full vigor when the
toxic load is lifted has to be seen to be fully appreciated. Speaking of pernicious anemia, Tilden says: “A fast of two weeks, without anything at all
except water, will improve anemia condition by increasing the blood-corpuscles sometimes by
five hundred thousand in that length of time. ” There is poisoning from the digestive tract in all of
these cases and it seems most likely that this befoulment of the blood with sepsis from this source
81is the cause of the failure of the blood-making organs. A similar septic befoulment seems to exist in cancer, causing anemia in this condition. It should
be emphasized strongly that no person suffering with anemia should undertake a fast, except under
competent supervision. There is an equal need for experienced supervision of the diabetic who fasts. The diabetic may
safely and profitably fast, particularly if he carries considerable weight. If insulin has been taken
over an extended period of time, fasting is rarely recommended. The sufferer with Bright’s disease may also fast with great benefit. In both these conditions and
all similar “diseases,” more important than the fast is the correction of the total way of life. It is
imperative that these patients be taught how to eat and that they learn their individual limitations
and to respect these. They may evolve into good health—continually improved health—if all
enervating habits are discontinued and the patient learns the laws of proper eating. 8219
The Case of the Common Cold
Millions of dollars have been spent in trying to discover what germ or set of germs produces the
common cold. All the efforts so far have led on to greater confusion, greater claims and greater
expenditures on remedies and the quest for vaccines to prevent colds. Harold Deihs, M. D., at the University of Minnesota, tested, on many thousands of students,
virtually every cold remedy ever devised and kept exact records. None of them proved to be a
genuine remedy. Some authorities insist that the cold is caused by a whole panoply of cold microbes—a sort of
“germ cocktail. ” Other common cold experts propound the concept that the cold is produced by a
virus or a whole series of viruses. Nearly a hundred viruses have been identified which may play
some role in the causation of the cold. As all work now seems to be concentrated on finding a
vaccine that will
immunize
 one against these viruses, it is obvious that a number of vaccines will
have to be perfected. It would be so much better to learn to live in a manner to avoid colds. The
normal body produces its own protection. It needs no outside crutch. It has been said that the cold is common, not because it is simple, but because it is so complex. This may have reference to the confusion in which the etiology of the cold has been enshrouded. Dr. Tilden said that a cold is the proximal symptom of a complex whose distal symptom is cancer
or tuberculosis or some other fatal
degenerative disease. Between the first cold of infancy and death from cancer in middle life, there are intermediate
complexes and symptoms galore—colds, coughs, sore throats, constipation, diarrhea, headaches,
fatigue, grouchiness, apprehension, restlessness, sleeplessness, bad breath, coated tongue, and
many other symptoms and so-called acute diseases, all of which are but crises in toxemia. The
non-toxemic individual cannot be made to develop symptoms of a cold. In humorous verse, but with underlying truth, the
rationale
 of the causes of cold was presented
in these stanzas in a poem published in the
American Journal of Clinical Medicine
 in 1928:
A cold is not a cold to me—
It’s Nature’s way to tell
That I’ve been dining recently
Not wisely, but too well. A snuffy nose has come to mean
That I’ve enjoyed erstwhile
Some breaded porkchops, nested deep
In sweet spuds, southern style…. Or else, perchance, a wondrous steak,
With onions crisp and brown,
Has made my liver make of me
A menace to the town. 83Or, it might be a chunk of cheese,
Or mince pie hot and sweet,
So, a cold is not a cold to me—
It’s just too much to eat. Hygienists
 can fully endorse the thoughts expressed in these lines. Not only may one avoid
colds by learning to eat within limitations and by conserving energy in every way, but one may
hasten the termination of the cold by fasting. Stuffing the patient who has a cold is a sure way of
prolonging it and of causing it to “run into pneumonia” or something else. Few people realize the
importance of stopping all food until all symptoms have subsided. In an article on the common cold, published in American newspapers on Dec. 20, 1962, Dr. Walter C. Alvarez, professor of medicine and editor of
American Medicine,
 and newspaper
columnist, declared: “In the great British cold research laboratory at Salisbury, it was found that
sitting or standing in wet clothes in a draft does not produce a cold. ”
Such experiments are but wasteful repetitions of experiments that were conducted in this country
in the last century by
Hygienists,
 and, while they confirm the conclusions arrived at by the
Hygienists,
 they add nothing new to our knowledge of the cause of colds. Alvarez says that he
himself has no fear of getting chilled in winter. Alvarez thinks that colds are “contagious. ” He says that what he does fear is to get into a taxi
cab with a man who has a sniffy cold. He thinks that he “catches cold” or what it catches him under
such circumstances. As such an experience never causes me to have a cold, I wonder why he so
readily develops a cold when thus “exposed. ” He discounts the idea that being in good condition
will enable one to avoid colds, but his reasons for objecting to this idea are rather shaky. In his youth he used to have four severe colds a year—at a time when he was an athlete, a track
man, a swimmer and an instructor in a gymnasium—although he would take a cold bath every
morning and run three or four miles every evening. Unfortunately for his position, his activities do not necessarily prove that he was in genuinely
good condition. Athletes are notorious for their frequent colds. Alvarez has accepted the common
faulty conception of what constitutes good condition. A plethoric and toxemic individual may pass
for being in good condition. He says: “We are told to eat well and get plenty of sleep. ” He neither
approves nor disapproves of this advice. I would point out that what is commonly meant by “eating
well” is overeating and eating plentifully of staple foods. This is a sure way to build colds, not to
prevent them. I do not dismiss exposure to cold, however, as a contributing factor in the production of a cold
any more than I am willing to dismiss becoming overheated as a contributing factor in the same
complex of factors that collectively constitute cause. Prolonged exposure to cold enervates and
this checks elimination. Those who are already enervated and toxemic, when exposed to cold, have their elimination
further checked and this is frequently enough to
precipitate a crisis, in this case a cold. It should be
realized that when one is already enervated and toxemic any added enervating influence will place
enough additional check upon elimination that a crisis is sure to develop. What happens is that the added check upon elimination causes the toxic accumulation to rise
above the point of established toler


 causes for these disorders. Once healed
up, you can safely do liver flushes. Acute Infection, Prescription drugs:
Do not cleanse your liver when you suffer an acute infection; take
prescriptions drugs (except mild thyroid medication); have fissures or large
hemorrhoids; experience strong abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting; are
dehydrated; or have frequent diarrhea or bloody stools. Constipation and Hemorrhoids:
Hemorrhoids, which are congested, varicose veins in the lower intestinal
tract, usually result from chronic constipation. If you are constipated and
still attempt to do the liver flush, the oil mixture may back up or remain in
the stomach unduly long. Eventually, the esophageal valve opens and you
may feel nauseous, feel faint and throw up. If you still pass stones, the
stone material and/or liver toxins may cause any existing hemorrhoid(s) to
rupture and bleed. Although passing some blood may appear to be scary, it17.07.2017 The Amazing Liver And Gallbladder Flush By Andreas Moritz
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greatly improve intestinal health. However, it is still best if you can do
everything you can to avoid constipation, so that hemorrhoids won’t
develop. Then you can also do the proper colon cleanse before the liver
flushes, and thereby avoid the undesirable nausea and potential vomiting
of the oil mixture. To improve constipation, go to sleep before 10 p.m., drink
enough water, and eat the main meal of the day at around noon. When
choosing foods, eat more water-containing foods and less dry foods, more
fat and oil, sea salt, and sour food items. Also spend more time relaxing,
listen to music, go for walks (which massages the bowels), and spend
enough time in the sun to obtain vitamin D which is required for
maintaining optimal digestive functions. Pregnancy and Nursing:
Although many pregnant women and nursing mothers have successfully
done liver cleanses, for legal reasons I cannot make a recommendation to
that effect. If you are pregnant and still wish to do a liver flush, make
certain you are not constipated, and thoroughly cleanse the colon before
and after each liver flush (also see Chapter 5). Menstrual Cycle:
Although the liver flush may still be effective when done during
menstruation, it is more convenient and comfortable for women to flush
their liver before or after the monthly cycle. Besides, menstrual bleeding is
another form of cleansing the body, and it is best for the body not to
cleanse on two fronts at the same time. Menstrual cleansing takes much
energy, and doing the liver flush at the same time could reduce its
effectiveness and also interfere with removing menstrual waste products. Chemotherapy:
I strongly advice against doing liver flushes until 6-8 months after the last
chemotherapy treatment. It can take this long for the highly toxic chemo
chemicals to become thoroughly absorbed and encapsulated in biliary
stones, which in this case is desirable. Otherwise, doing liver flushes too
soon after chemotherapy may leak chemo poisons via bile into the
intestines, causing multiple perforations and inflammation in the intestinal
walls. In other words, cleansing the body after chemotherapy can be life-
endangering; in this case, it is best to be in a state of congestion for the
suggested duration and first focus on the other health-enhancing
approaches suggested in this book. Stent in biliary duct:
The problem with having a plastic or metal stent inserted into the bile duct
is that it cannot dilate like normal bile ducts do during liver flushes (in
response to taking Epsom salt). So when stones are being released, they
may not be able to pass through the stent. This can cause a blockage,17.07.2017 The Amazing Liver And Gallbladder Flush By Andreas Moritz
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people with stents have to have them replaced on a regular basis. If I were
in this situation, I would have the stent removed and do liver flushes, or at
least use Epsom salt and some of the other suggestion made in this book
to prevent the bile ducts from constricting again. I know of some people
who have had their stent removed, and they were able to do liver flushes
successfully
Diabetes:
I know of many diabetics who have done liver flushes successfully, but if
you have diabetes you may need to modify the procedure outlined in this
chapter. Keeping your blood sugar balanced at all times is a legitimate
concern. Fasting may, of course, upset blood sugar levels, but all the same,
not eating food on Day 6 of the preparation is important to avoid feeling
sick and to allow for maximal release of stones during the liver flush. Yet,
strangely and much to my own surprise, I have found that most diabetics
were able to follow the normal regimen without any problems at all. Perhaps, this was due to the colon cleansing before the actual liver flush,
the effect of Epsom salt, the drinking of the oil mixture, or a combination of
the above. In some few cases, though, having 1-2 teaspoons of raw honey
or eating a few soaked, dried figs in the mid-late afternoon and again in the
early morning helped them get through the cleanse without any major
issues. You may need to find out what works best for you, but I strongly
recommend you do not eat any protein foods, for they can make you feel so
sick that the liver flush will be of no benefit at all. To understand the underlying causes of type 2 diabetes, you may wish to
read the diabetes chapter of my book, Timeless Secrets of Health and
Rejuvenation. In my work with type 2 diabetes over the past three decades,
I have found that animal protein consumption is its leading cause, followed
by the consumption of refined sugars and artificial sweeteners, and vitamin
D deficiency due to lack of regular sun exposure. Simply by adopting a balanced vegan diet and getting regular sun exposure
and exercise, I have seen diabetes vanish within as little as 6-8 weeks. So if
you are not able to do a liver flush right away, I recommend you first
implement the necessary dietary and lifestyle changes and start doing the
liver flushes once your blood sugar has naturally stabilized itself. (Note: Unless there is an existing small-bowel obstruction (SBO), stones
will not accumulate or get caught in the small intestine. The high water, oil
and bile content in the small intestines acts like a super-efficient toilet
flush. The situation is different in the large intestine which absorbs water,
compacts feces and stores it in the rectum until it is being removed via the
anus in defecation. However, if the colon is not cleansed before doing a
liver flush, especially if there is constipation, stones may not pass from the
small intestine and remain there until the colon opens up again. This must
be avoided, or otherwise it may lead to toxemia. Hence the importance of17.07.2017 The Amazing Liver And Gallbladder Flush By Andreas Moritz
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details under Follow the Liver Flush Protocol for a Safe Flush)
Footnotes
190 For a detailed explanation about lunar influences on the body, see my
book Timeless Secrets of Health and Rejuvenation
191 Sphincter of Oddi is a muscular valve that controls the flow of digestive
juices (bile and pancreatic juice) through the ampulla of Vater into the
intestinal duodenum. 192 Correlation Between Gallbladder Size and Release of Cholecystokinin
After Oral Magnesium Sulfate in Man Kazutomo Inoue, Isidoro Wiener,
Charles J. Fagan, Larry C. Watson, and James C. Thompson; Ann Surg. 1983 April; 197(4): 412–415

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, were found to b e potential
precursors to sudden and unexpected cardiac arrest during sport or exercise. Markedly abnormal ECGs in young and apparently healthy athletes may
also suggest the initial signs of underlying heart disease. ST segment depression is consid ered to be a sign of reduced cir culation
in the blood vessels of the heart, and it has been suggested tha t there is a
link between ST segment depre ssion and the risk of sudden cardiac death. In a study including 1,769 men without evident coronary heart disease, a
total of 72 deaths occurred in th e eighteen years of follow-up—all of whom
showed asympto matic ST segment depression during exercise on their ECG
readings. Earlier on we d iscussed how overbreathing reduces blood fl ow and
oxygen delivery  to the heart. An opportune question at this point is whether
the a mount of air we breathe plays a role in the onset of cardiac arrest. This,
I thi nk, could be  an important f actor in the investigation of sud den cardiac
death in young athletes. A s tudy conducted by researc hers from the University of P atras in
Greece revealed how the amount of air we breathe can produce changes in
electrocardiogram results. During the study a total of 474 healthy volunteers
with no apparent heart disease increased their breathing rate to  more than
30 b reaths per m inute for 5 minu tes to create the ef fects of hyperventilation. ECG readings reported abnormalities in 72 volunteers, including findings of
ST depression and T -wave inv ersion, with 80.5 percent of abnormalities
occurring within the first minute of hyperventilation. Interestingly, the study
found that age, gender, smokin g, and hypertension did not in fluence the
overall incidence of the abnormalities, showing that even perfectly healthy
individuals can be susceptible to the abnormalities caused by
hyperventilation. If increasing the breathing rate to 30 breaths per minute over 5 minutes
can indu ce ECG  abnormalities, what ef fects might strenuous exercise have
on an athlete’ s ri sks of cardiac d isease when you consider that ai r intake can
increase to between 50 and 70 b reaths per minute during moderate- to high-
intensity activity? Should athletes be taught how to ensure healthy
breathing volum e during exercise in order to minimize the ef fects of
hyperventilation on their cardiovascular health?Penny is a cardiac nurse who has worked at a Limerick hospital for the
past thirty years. As a fit and healthy woman of normal build, Penny
became worried when she began to experience symptoms of arrhythmia in
her s ixties. The issue had developed gradually over a few years, and Penny
described the feeling as “a lar ge  butterfly fluttering about in the  left side of
my chest,” which could occur a t any time of the day or night, sometimes
going on for eight hours or more. It all started when Penny’ s job became more demanding and she took on
extra responsibil ities and hours. Ireland has experienced an economic crisis
for several years, leading to many cutbacks in our health service. As a
result, the frontline staf f of nurses has taken much of the brunt in the form
of extra workloads. For Penny,  the ef fect of these changes was increased
anxiety, which she saw as the main cause of her arrhythmia. As an episode of arrhythmia began, Penny would feel a need for extra
oxygen. T o satisfy this air hunger, her anxiety and breathing would
increase, making  her heart race and further contributing to her complaint. It
was a vicious circle, as her symptoms fed back into the condition. I m et Penny at my clinic in Limerick and observed that she b reathed
through both her nose and mouth. Her breathing was noticeab le, from the
upper chest, and there was no natural pause on the exhalation. Her BOL T
score was 8 se conds, leaving me in no doubt that she was chronically
hyperventilating: the possible source of her cardiac problems. T o begin retraining Penny’ s breathing, I helped her to learn how to
breathe using her diaphragm. I i nstructed her to place one hand on her chest
and one hand just above her navel so that she could easily feel where her
breathing was coming from, a nd begin to direct her breathing into her
abdomen. Breathe in: abdomen out. Breathe out: abdomen in. Penny’ s next
step was  to exert a small amount of pressure against her chest and abdomen
with her  hands so that she felt a  slight resistance to her breathin g. In blocks
of 3 minutes, P enny practiced  calming her breathing, gently slowing it
down an d taking  less air into her body in order to create a slight shortage of
air. I asked Penn y to practice th is exercise for 10 minutes, 5 times per day. The rest of her simple program consisted of breathing through her nose at
all times  and wearing paper tape  across her mouth at night to ma ke sure she
didn’ t breathe through her mouth during sleep.I met Penny several times over the following weeks, and by the third
week her BOL T score had incr eased to 25 seconds. More important, her
symptoms of arrhythmia had reduced significantly. The exercise I gave Penny is very similar to the Papworth method
developed by Dr. Claude Lum. Dr. Lum was well known for his studies of
overbreathing an d was described as an “archetypal caring physician” who
displayed the rare qualities of b oth sympathy and patience, particularly to
those with psychosomatic dis ease. In 1959, at Papworth Hospital in
Cambridgeshire, England, Dr. Lum formed part of a team developing
cardiopulmonary bypass techniques, and during the following decades, his
interest in habitual hyperventilation bur geoned. T ogether with his team of
physiotherapists, he developed the Papworth method in order to address this
common breath ing disorder. Dr. Lum dedicated every ef fort to generate
greater awareness of hyperventilation syndrome through his writings and
lectures, many of which were published in reputable medical journals,
including the  Lancet,  the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine,  and the
Journal of Psychosomatic Resear ch. He was one of those rare doctors with
the drive and co urage to devote much of his working life to un earthing the
cause of so many common disea ses of civilization that are, at best, only just
managed with medication. Heart Attack: A Missing Link
Myocardial infarction, otherwise known as a heart attack, occurs when
blood flow to the heart is sev erely reduced or cut of f altog ether. This
stoppage of blood results in oxygen starvation and damage or death to part
of the heart muscle. Heart attacks often occur during or following physical exercise or
emotional stress. Both activities increase breathing volume, and when
breathing volume is greater than the body’ s metabolic needs, carbon dioxide
is removed from the lungs and blood, resulting in reduced blood flow and
reduced oxygenation of the heart. Up t o 10 percen t of heart attack patients have symptoms attribu table to
hyperventilation. In one particu lar study, 3 to 6 percent of patie nts showed
normal findings on coronary angiography soon after they experiencedmyocardial infar ction, suggestin g that the infarctions were not in fact due to
any underlying heart disease but could have resulted from hyperventilation. Reduced blood flow to the hea rt muscle due to hyperventilation may
then be partially  or wholly resp onsible for myocardial infarction in some
individuals. It follows, therefore, that the way we breathe, and the resultant
levels o f carbon  dioxide in our  blood, can have significant ef fects on the
health and function of our hearts. In t he following sections we will investigate whether patients with
cardiac problem s, including those who suf fered a heart attack, b reathe more
heavily than normal and wheth er breathing exercises aimed at correcting
breathing volume may reduce the risk of further cardiac problems, and
whether hyperventilation during resuscitation can adversely af fect
outcomes. Heart Disease and Hyperventilation
People with some types of heart disease tend to breathe more heavily and
more intensely than healthier pe ople, but many also experience a reduction
of symp toms when their breathing volume is corrected toward normal. If
these ind ividuals had practiced light breathing in the first instance, would
they have been less at risk of developing heart disease? A study of twenty patients with moderate to severe chronic cardiac
failure showed that these individuals had a breathing volume of between
15.3 to 18.5 lite rs per minute. G iven that normal breathing volume should
be between 4 to 6 liters per minute, each of these patients was breathing a
volume of air that was enough for two or three people. This research, along
with other similar studies, show that patients with chronic heart failure
breathe too intensely. Patients who exhibited heavy breathing  were also
found to  have feelings of breathlessness during physical exercise. This
comes as no surprise when you realize that how


 threatened and has not permitted this. If some productwere included in a mix and that product were prohibited, the entire mixed, bottledand labeled batch that remained unsold at that time would be wasted, atenormous cost. Were I manufacturing my own life extension supplement I would include the list
shortly following. By the way, to get this all in one day, it is necessary to take 6 to12 large tablets daily, usually spread throughout the day, taken a few at a timewith each meal. If you compare my suggested formulation to another one, keep inmind that variations of 25 percent one way or another won’t make a significantdifference, and adding other beneficial substances to my recommendations
probably is only helpful. However, I would not want to eliminate anything in the
list below, it is the minimum:
Beta-Carotene 25,000 iu Selenium 100 mcg
Vitamin A 5,000 iu T aurine 500 mg
B1 250 mg Cyctine 200 mg
B2 50 mg Gluthaianone 15 mg
B3 niacinamid 850 mg Choline 650 mg
B5 750 mg Inositol 250 mg
B6 200 mg Flavanoids 500 mg
B12 100 mcg Zinc 35 mg
PABA 50 mg Chromium 100 mcg
Folic Acid 500 mcg Molybdenum 123 mg
Biotin 200 mcg Manganese 5 mg
Vitamin C 3,000mg Iodine (as kelp) 10 mg
Vitamin E 600 iu Co-Enzyme Q 10 60 mg
Magnesium 1,000 mg DMAE 100 mg
Potassium 100 mg Ginko biloba 120 mg
Calcium 1,000 mg V itamin D 3 200 iu
Please also keep in mind that there are many other useful substances not listed
above. For example, every day I have a “green drink,” an herbal preparationcontaining numerous tonic substances like ginseng and also various forms of algaeand chlorophyll extracts. My green drink makes my body feel very peppy all day,so it certainly enhances my life and may extend it. It costs about $25.00 a monthto enjoy that. I also use various pure amino acids at times. Phenylalanine willmake me feel more aggressive whenever I am feeling lackluster; this nutrient hasalso been used as an effective therapy against depression. Melatonin taken atbedtime really does help me get to sleep and may have remarkable life-extending
properties. Other amino acids help my body manufacture growth hormones and I
use them from the time I begin training seriously in spring through the end of thesummer triathlon competition season. Pearson and Shaw’s book (seeBibliography) is a good starting point to begin learning about this remarkablyuseful subject. The Future Of Life Extension
I beg the readers indulgence for a bit of futurology about what things may look
like if the life extension movement continues to develop. Right now, a full vitamin and vitamin-like substance life extension program
costs between $50 and $100 dollars per month. However, pharmaceuticalresearchers occasionally notice that drugs meant to treat and cure diseases, whentested on lab animals for safety, make these animals live quite a bit longer andfunction better. Though the FDA doesn’t allow any word of this to be printed inofficial prescribing data, the word does get around to other researchers, togerontologists and eventually to that part of the public that is eagerly looking forlonger life. Today there are numerous people who routinely take prescriptionmedicines meant to cure a disease they do not have and plan to take thosemedicines for the rest of their long, long life. These drugs being patented, the tariff gets a lot steeper compared to taking
vitamins. (Since they are naturally-occurring substances, vitamins can’t bepatented and therefore, aren’t big-profit items. Perhaps that’s one reason theFDA is so covertly opposed to vitamins.) Right now it would be quite possible tospend many hundred dollars per month on a life extension program that includedmost of these potentially beneficent prescription drugs. As more of life-extending substances are discovered, the cost of participating
in a maximally effective life extension program will escalate. However, those whocan afford chemically enhanced functioning will enjoy certain side-benefits. Theirproductive, enjoyable life spans may measure well over a century, perhaps
approaching two centuries or more. Some of these substances greatly improve
intelligence so they will become brighter and have faster reaction times. With moretime to accumulate more wisdom and experience than “short livers” these folkswill become wiser, too. They will have more time to compound their investmentassets and thus will become far more wealthy. They will become an obvious andrecognizable aristocracy. This new upper class will immediately recognize eachother on the street because they will look entirely different than the short-livedpoorer folk and will probably run the political economic system. And this new aristocratic society I see coming may be far more pleasant than
the one dominated by the oligarchy we now have covertly running things. For withgreater age and experience does really come greater wisdom. I have long felt thatthe biggest problem with Earth is that we did not live long enough. As GeorgeBernard Shaw quipped when he was 90 (he lived to 96), “here I am, 90 yearsold, just getting out of my adolescence and getting some sense, and my body isfalling apart as fast as it can.”
Vitamin Program For The Sick
No matter which way you look at it or how well insured you may be against it,
being sick is expensive (not to mention what it does to one’s quality of life), andby far the best thing to do is to prevent it from happening in the first place.However, most people do not do anything about their health until forced to bysome painful condition. If you are already sick there are a number of supplementsyou can take which have the potential to shorten the duration and severity of theillness, and hopefully prevent a recurrence. The sicker you are, the more supplements you will require; as health is
regained, the dosage and variety of substances can be reduced. In chronic illness,megadoses of many nutrients are usually beneficial. Any sick adult should begin alife extension vitamin program unless they are highly allergic to so many thingsalready that they can not tolerate many kinds of vitamins as well. In addition to the
life extension program, vitamin C should be taken by the chronically ill at a dose
from 10 to 25 grams daily, depending on the severity of the condition. Many people want to know whether or not they should take their regular food
supplements during a fast. On a water fast most supplements in a hard tablet formwill not be broken down at all, and often can be seen floating by in the colonicviewing tube looking exactly like it did when you swallowed it. This waste can beavoided by crushing or chewing (yuck) the tablets, before swallowing.Encapsulated vitamins usually are absorbed, but if you want to make sure, openthe capsule and dump it in the back of your mouth before swallowing with water.Powdered vitamins (Life Extension Foundation sells them) are well absorbed. On a water fast the body is much more sensitive to any substance introduced,
so as a general rule it is not a good idea to take more than one half your regulardose of food supplements. Most fasters do fine without any supplements. Manypeople get an upset stomach from supplements on an empty stomach, and thesepeople should not take any during a water fast unless they develop symptoms ofmineral deficiencies (usually a pre-existing condition) such as leg cramps andtremors, these symptoms necessitate powdered or well-chewed-up mineralsupplement. Minerals don’t taste too bad to chew, just chalky. The same suggestions regarding dosage of supplements for a water fast are
also true for a juice fast or vegetable broth fast. On a raw food cleansing diet thefull dose of supplements should be taken with meals. There exists an enormous body of data about vitamins; books and magazine
articles are always touting some new product or explaining the uses of an old one.If you want to know more about using ordinary vitamins you’ll find leads in thebibliography to guide your reading. However, there is one “old” vitamin and a fewnewer and relatively unknown life extending substances that are so useful andimportant to handling illness that I would like to tell you more about them. Vitamin C  is one of the first ones ever identified. If you are one of those
people that just hate taking vitamins, and you were for some reason willing to take
only one, vitamin C would be your best choice because it helps enormously with
any infection and in invaluable in tissue healing and rebuilding collagen. If I wasgoing on a long trip and didn’t want to pack a lot of weight, my first choice wouldbe to insure three to six grams of vitamin C for daily use when I was healthy (I’dtake the optimum dose—ten grams a day—if weight were no limitation). I’d alsocarry enough extra C to really beef up my intake when dealing with anunexpected acute illness or accident. When traveling to far away places, exposed to a whole new batch of
organisms, frequently having difficulty finding healthy foods, going through timezones, losing nights of sleep, it is easy to become enervated enough to catch alocal cold or flu. If I have brought lots of extra vitamin C with me I know that myimmune system will be able to conquer just about anything—as long as I also stopeating and can take an enema. I also like to have vitamin C as


 respect from others. If others don’t respect you, and your value
depends on how others see you, then it’s unimaginable for you to have self-
respect. You become a hostage to this low-level ego energy, which has you
constantly striving for self-respect through others. Your ego’s belief that you’re separate from everyone, separate from
what’s missing in your life, and most egregiously, separate from God,
further hampers your ability to live up to the intention of respecting
yourself. Ego’s idea of separation fosters your feelings of being in
competition with everyone, and evaluating your worth based on how
frequently you emerge as a winner. As a hostage to your ego, self-respect is
unavailable because you feel judged for your failures. It’s out of this bleak
picture, produced by the negative ego, that self-rejection emerges. It
captures you and makes a hostage of you, never allowing you to play host
to that from which you originated. Being a host to God means always seeing your authentic connection to
your Source. It’s knowing that it’s impossible for you to ever be
disconnected from the Source from which you came. Personally, I
thoroughly enjoy being a host to God. As I write here each morning, I feel
that I’m receiving words and ideas from the power of intention, which
allows me to bring these words to this page. I trust in this Source to provide
me with the words; therefore, I’m trusting in the Source that brought me
into this physical world. I’m eternally connected to this Source.This awareness simply doesn’t include a lack of respect for intending this
book into form. The conclusion I’ve come to is that I’m worthy of my
intention to write this book and have it published and in your hands today. In other words, I respect the piece of God that I am. I tap in to the power of
intention, and my feeling of respect for it enhances my respect for myself. So, by loving and respecting yourself, you’re hosting God and inviting
the energy of Creation to your consciousness, to your daily life, as you
connect to the power of intention. The energy of intention and your self-respect. If you don’t believe that
you’re worthy of fulfilling your intentions for health, wealth, or loving
relationships, then you’re creating an obstacle that will inhibit the flow of
creative energy into your daily life. Recall that everything in the universe is
energy, which moves at various frequencies. The higher the frequency, the
closer you are to spiritual energy. In the lower frequencies, you find
shortages and problems. Intention itself is a unified energy field that intends
everything into existence. This field is home to the laws of nature, and is the
inner domain of every human being. This is the field of all possibilities, and
it’s yours by virtue of your existence. Having a belief system that denies your connection to intention is the
only way you’re unable to access the power of intention from the infinite
field. If you’re convinced that you’re unworthy of enjoying the field of all
possibilities, then you’ll radiate this kind of low energy. This will, in fact,
become your attracted energy pattern, and you’ll send messages to the
universe that you’re unworthy of receiving the unlimited abundance of the
originating Spirit. Soon you’ll act on this inner conviction of self-disrespect. You’ll regard yourself as separate from the possibility of receiving the
loving support of the originating field of intention, and you’ll stop the flow
of that energy into your life. Why? All because you see yourself as
unworthy. This disrespect alone is sufficient to impede the arrival of your
intentions into your life. The law of attraction attracts disrespect when you’re affirming that
you’re unworthy of being respected. Send out the message to the providerof all that you’re unworthy, and you literally say to the universal Source of
all, Stop the flow of anything I desire, which is coming in my direction,
because I don’t believe I’m worthy of receiving it. The universal Source will
respond by halting this flow, causing you to reaffirm your inner conviction
of unworthiness and attract even more disrespect in a multitude of ways. You’ll disrespect your body by overfeeding it and poisoning it with toxic
substances. You’ll display your lack of self-respect in how you carry
yourself, how you dress, how you fail to exercise, how you treat others... on and on goes the list. The antidote to this dreary picture is to make an internal commitment to
respect yourself and to feel worthy of all that the universe has to offer. If
anyone is entitled to success and happiness, everyone is, because everyone
is always connected to intention. Simply put, disrespecting yourself is not
only disrespecting one of God’s greatest creations, it’s disrespecting God. When you disrespect your Source, you say no to it, and you turn away from
the power of intention. This stops the flow of energy that allows you to put
your individual unbending intent into practice. All of the positive thinking
in the world will do you absolutely no good if those thoughts don’t emanate
from respect for your connection to intention. The source of your thoughts
must be celebrated and loved, and this means having the self-respect that’s
in harmony with the omniscient Source of intelligence. What’s the source of
your thoughts? Your beingness. Your beingness is the place from which
your thoughts and actions come. When you disrespect your being, you set
into motion a chain reaction culminating in unfulfilled intentions. Self-respect should be a natural state for you, just as it is for all of the
animal kingdom. There’s no raccoon out there who believes himself
unworthy of what he intends to have. Were that so, the raccoon would
simply die by acting on the basis of his inner conviction that he was
unworthy of food or shelter, and whatever else raccoons desire. He knows
he’s respectable, never finds any reason for self-repudiation, and lives out
his raccoon-ness in perfect order. The universe provides, and he attracts
those provisions into his world. What You Think of Yourself Is
What You Think of the WorldHow do you see the world you live in? What do you think people in
general are really like? Do you believe that evil is triumphing over good? Is
the world filled with egocentric, selfish people? Can the little guy ever get
ahead? Are government entities and all their representatives corrupt and
untrustworthy? Is life unfair? Is it impossible to get ahead if you don’t have
connections? All of these attitudes emerge from your own assessment of your personal
interaction with life. If your thoughts reflect a pessimistic view of the
world, then that’s actually how you feel about yourself. If your thoughts
reflect an optimistic view of the world, then that’s how you feel about your
life. Whatever attitude you have about the world in general is a good
indicator of the respect you have for your abilities to intend into this world
what you desire. Pessimism strongly suggests that you don’t subscribe to
the idea that you can access the power of intention to help you create your
own blissful reality. I recall hearing the following conversation after the events of 9/11 in New
York City. A grandfather was talking to his grandson, telling him, “I have
two wolves barking inside of me. The first wolf is filled with anger, hatred,
bitterness, and mostly revenge. The second wolf inside of me is filled with
love, kindness, compassion, and mostly forgiveness.”
“Which wolf do you think will win?” the young boy inquired. The grandfather responded, “Whichever one I feed.”
There are always two ways to look at the conditions of our world. We can
see the hate, prejudice, mistreatment, starvation, poverty, and crime and
conclude that this is a horrible world. We can feed this barking wolf and see
more and more of what we despise. But this will only fill us with the same
things that we find so malignant. Or we can look at the world from a
position of self-love and self-respect, and see the improvements that have
been made in race relations in our lifetime; the fall of so many dictatorships,
lower crime rates, the dismantling of the atrocious apartheid systems, the
elevated consciousness of the environmental movement, and the desire on
the part of so many to rid our world of nuclear weapons and instruments of
mass destruction. We can remind ourselves that for every act of evil in theworld, there are a million acts of kindness, and we can then feed the second
wolf that barks from a position of hope for humanity. If you see yourself as
a divine creation, you’ll look for this in your worldview, and the gloom-
and-doom naysayers will have no impact on you and your self-respect. When you have a gloomy picture of what the world looks like, you’re
unreceptive to the potential assistance that’s there to help you with your
own individual intentions. Why would others want to come to your aid
when you view them as contemptible? Why would the universal force be
attracted to that which repels it? How could a world that’s so corrupt ever
be of assistance to someone who has noble intentions? The answers to these
questions are obvious. You attract into your life what you feel inside. If you
feel that you’re not worthy of being respected, you attract disrespect.


 not scientifically useful for anything.) Often
times you will hear of the cause being a bacterial contaminant such as
E. coli or Salmonella, or the viral infection Norovirus-also known as the
“stomach flu.”
These nasty guys are transmitted by drinking contaminated water,
or touching your hand to your mouth after coming in contact with a
contaminated object. They are also often found in foods-especially if
employees don’t follow a strict regime of hand-washing. Most cases will
pass on their own within 48 hours, and unfortunately your body just has
to get the bug out of its system. Like the flu and common cold, easing
the symptoms of food poisoning is usually the only thing you can do.Food Poisoning
-Various herbs found in the
cupboard have shown to be
effective against some food-borne
pathogens, and you can try either
making a tea with them or nibbling
on some. They include basil,
rosemary, thyme, sage, spearmint,
and fennel. -Don’t take anti-diarrheal
medications, as it will only slow
the elimination of the all the bad
stuff your body is trying to get rid
of. -As with pretty much anything,
stay hydrated. Y our body is
probably losing fluids rapidly, and
staying plenty hydrated will help
flush your system clean faster than
if you weren’t getting enough. -Avoid dairy. -A dear friend of mine once got
terrible upset stomach, and on a
whim I brought them a plain bagel
with a little bit of plain turkey and
some cold soda water to drink. It
proved t
82Copyright 2014 everydayroots.comTips & TroubleshootingActivated charcoal (or activated carbon) is a form of carbon that has been processed so that it has a bounty
of small pores to increase the surface area available to adsorb toxins, turning it into a sort of filter. The word
adsorb, not absorb, is important here. The charcoal does not absorb toxins; rather toxins will bind to all the
hundreds of little pores to be carried out of your system. This also means the “filter” does eventually fill up, but
it can still carry a shocking amount of nasties. Large amounts of activated charcoal are actually used in hospitals
in case of oral overdose or alcohol poisoning because of this. The term “toxins” here also applies to viruses,
bacteria, and other impurities, so it can help clear out the system when you are suffering from food poisoning. Another bonus is that it doesn’t target the good stuff in your system, which means you aren’t wiping out
beneficial bacteria.Activated Charcoal
-A high quality bottle of
activated charcoal capsules
OR powder supplement1. Follow the dosing on the back of the bottle or bag, and use only as
needed, not daily. Take some at the first sign of food poisoning. 83Copyright 2014 everydayroots.com Food PoisoningY ou will need… DirectionsApple cider vinegar is a traditional remedy that is turned to for just about everything (you’ve probably seen it
in a plethora of recipes already, and will continue to see it crop up) so it’s not surprising that it helps with food
poisoning. More specifically, although not studied scientifically, it may have antimicrobial properties, destroying
or inhibiting the growth of the little buggers that are making you sick.Plain Apple Cider Vinegar
-2 tablespoons of ACV
-2 tablespoons of warm water1. Stir apple cider vinegar into warm water-these amounts can be
changed, just keep it at a ratio of 1:1. Drink this several times a day to
help speed up recovery. 84Copyright 2014 everydayroots.com Food PoisoningY ou will need… DirectionsThis is a nice homemade version of ginger ale, minus all the sugars and additives that don’t really help. I like
to drink this when suffering from any kind of stomach ache, including ones brought on by food poisoning. The
ginger has an incredibly soothing action on inflamed and irritated intestines/stomach while the citrus adds a little
extra acidity that I like to think, whether it’s true or not, makes the environment less friendly to whatever bug is
afflicting me. If you do want a natural sweetener (and I’ll admit I usually do) stir in organic raw honey.Ginger Ale
-1/2 cup soda water (club soda/
sparkling water/fizzy water)
-A slice of fresh lime
-1 cup of peeled, grated or
finely chopped, ginger root
-5 tablespoons of honey, or to
taste (optional)
-2 cups of fresh water1. Grate peeled ginger root, or chop finely, and bring fresh water to a
boil in a saucepan. 2. Add the ginger, and reduce the heat to medium low, letting the ginger
water simmer for 20 minutes. 3. Remove from heat and strain the liquid, pressing on the solids to get
every last drop out. If you are using honey, let the liquid cool some and
then stir it in. keep this liquid refrigerated for up to 2 weeks. To make a
glass of ginger ale, add 7-9 tablespoons of the ginger water to ½ cup of
club soda and squeeze a lime slice into it. Give it a good stir, sip slowly,
and rest. 85Copyright 2014 everydayroots.com Food PoisoningY ou will need… DirectionsGas and bloating are uncomfortable to begin with, but to make the whole situation about ten times worse,
society makes the very idea of them uncomfortable as well. It’s quite ridiculous really, to make something very
natural into such a taboo. But there’s to be no shying away here! Gas is just air in the digestive track, which
can build up excessively and lead to bloating. It is given off as a byproduct when bacteria in the large intestine
breaks down certain foods. We know that a lot of foods can trigger gas, namely ones that contain carbohydrates. This is because some
carbohydrates (sugars, starches, and fiber) are not fully digested in the stomach. When they pass into the
intestine the job of breaking them down lands on the bacteria, and gas is released in the process. Those who
suffer from IBS or Crohns will feel the effects of gas more strongly than others, while even something as benign
as stress can cause it. Bloating can be caused by both water retention, air, and various health conditions. In this
chapter, I am referring to bloating caused by excessive gas. While intestinal gas is usually harmless, it can be
very unpleasant when you experience a build-up!Gas & Bloating
86Copyright 2014 everydayroots.comGinger can help aid digestion, and the break-down process of foods that can give us gas, therefore reducing
the discomfort and potentially helping everything pass quickly and smoothly. I think the best form of ginger for
relieving gas is tea. The warmth helps relieve the cramping feeling while the ginger does its work.Ginger
-1 piece of fresh ginger root,
2-3 inches long
-1 cup of boiling water
-A little bit of lemon and honey
(optional)1. Scrub your gingerroot clean and slice it thinly. Place the slices in a
mug and cover with boiling water. 2. Steep, with the mug covered, for 10-15 minutes. Remove the slices;
add honey and lemon to taste, and drink daily as needed. If possible,
drink immediately after a meal. 87Copyright 2014 everydayroots.com Gas & BloatingY ou will need… DirectionsPeppermint, like ginger, will also help with digestion, reduce gas, and alleviate the uncomfortable bloating it
causes. Chamomile will help relax the smooth muscle in the intestines, and give you a break from any spasms or
cramps you may be experiencing.Peppermint Chamomile Tea
-2 teaspoons of dried
peppermint OR  ½-1 cup of
fresh peppermint
-2 teaspoons of dried
chamomile
-1 cup of boiling water
-Honey and lemon to taste
(optional)1. Pour boiling water over the peppermint and chamomile, and let it
steep covered for 10 minutes (if you are using dried herbs) or 15 minutes
(if the herbs are fresh.) 2. Strain, add honey and lemon to taste, and drink directly after
mealtime. 88Copyright 2014 everydayroots.com Gas & BloatingY ou will need… DirectionsIf you happen to be suffering from gas as a result of constipation, this is a good remedy to turn to. Even if you
aren’t constipated, lemon water is enormously helpful at reducing gas. It is speculated, but not known, that it
may help digestion because of its acidity, and therefore lessen gas. It has always worked for me, and I feel no
need to look any further past that. Sometimes to add a little kick to this, I’ll toss in a few fresh peppermint leaves,
but it’s not usually needed.Warm Lemon Water
-1 tablespoon of lemon juice
-1/2 cup of warm water1. Mix lemon juice (fresh, if possible) into warm water. Drink once daily to
prevent gas and 2-3 times daily if you are actively experiencing gas. 89Copyright 2014 everydayroots.com Gas & BloatingY ou will need… DirectionsA headache can be caused by a multitude of factors, from all too
common tense or knotted muscles to mysterious migraines. There is a


 7). The endothelial fibrin film is a structure,
continuously exposed to forced convection and should
therefore appear differently as compared to the base
ment membrane and the material inside the capillary,
as seen in Fig. XII: 28. Up to this point we have tried to localize the neces
sary redox sites in the VICC by looking for electrode
equivalent products of deposition as membrane-like
structures. In this view, the basement membrane on
144 Biolocically closed electric circuits a
loni<: trlntports
b Ionic trantporh
EC ~~~ EC
\.. --:::-____,
Fig. Xll: 30. Suggested mechanism of electric t.ransfer be
tween,-.scular and intentitial branches of VICC. The sur·
faces of endothelial cells (EC) possess electrode equivalent
sites (X) for reversible redox reactions. Ionic transports
through the endothelial cell connect relatively anodic and ea·
thod.ic.. inti:mal" electrode surfaces. ''External'' electrode
surfaces against blood stream and interstitial tissue:: arc con
nected <lectrically over blood plasma, leaking pores (sto
mata) and interstitial tissue fluid. (a) When arterial stomata
are selectively closed by contraction, conditions for long dis
tance Stlective transports are created, e.g., over leaking di
lated venules and venous capillaries. (b) When arterial StO·
mata are open, short~istance transports take place through
adjacent arterial stomata. the outer surface of the endothelial tube and the endo
thelial fibrous fUm on its inner surface may indicate
the positions of such sites. Fig. XII: 30a, b illustrates
how electrode equivalent sites may be located at the
surfaces of the capillary endothelium. A long distance
electron transfer between the "electrodes " is evident·
ly not very likely because this should require an
electron conducting pathway through the endothelial
cell. More likely this connection is covered by ionic
transports as indicated in Fig. XII: 30. One particular
component of transport in the presented view of capil
lary VICC-functions, the vesicle of Palade, will next be
considered. 7. Search for redox sites: the vesicles
The knowledge of the morphologic appearance of vesi
cles is based on electron micrographs (47, 78, 80). For
example, multiple vesicles are seen in the capillary
membranes, in a pericyte process and in a smooth
muscle cell in Fig. XII: 29. The possibility of transport
of proteins through the endothelial cells by means of
vesicles has been discussed intensively during the last
two decades (53). Vesicles are further thought to trans·
port water through the endothelial cell, a process
named pinocytosis. Very little is still known about!heir origin and functional role and, e.g., what makes
vesiculation start or stop (29). Vesicles are described to
move randomly in!he cytoplasm ( 47, 48), in a manner
which is compared wilh Brownian motions (9, 66). A
different explanation will soon be presented of their
sometimes random appearance (as in the venule V,
Fig. XII: 29 b) and of!heir sometimes regular appear
ance (to!he right in the smoolh muscle cell M, Fig. XII: 29b). This explanation will suggest an electro
genic mechanism of the development and mode of
transport of vesicles. The presence of vesicles is well known from other
biological fields and particularly from!he transmission
of nervous impulses. The study of neurophysiology
tells us!hat electrical impulses do not directly activate
an organ. Instead, the electrical impulses over axons
release transmitter substances, which are carried by
vesicles (31, 46). In experimental studies it will be
shown (Fig. XIV: 8) that a weak electric current, flow
ing between two platinum elettrodes in blood produces
bud-like bubbles of gaseous material extending in
dendritic formations from the electrode surfaces. When
electrolysis of water is performed in the presence of a
matrix, small bubbles of anodic 02 and cathodic H2
are virtually pumped far out into the matrix, where
these bubbles are retained. There they can be energeti
cally recovered over an experimental fuel cell arrange
ment. These experiments (Chapter XIII) represem
8
b initial attempts to simulate t.be principle of develop
ment, transport and behaviour of vesicles, as well as to
simulate some of the actual events connected with the
transcapillary transfer of energy in the VICC. Some of the most important energetic compounds in
tissue metabolism are nonionic, e.g., oxygen and glu·
cose. A selective and enhanced closed circuit exchange
of compounds between blood and a metabolizing re
gion of tissue must not r.ecessarily be limited to an
exchange of ions. Possibilities also exist for electro
genic transport of nonionic materials in the presence of
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        The resis
tivity e of the vessel wall is then calculated according
to the formula
R. A
n =--,where R = Z-R
~ I ",
and I is the thickness of the vessel wall, A the internal
cross-sectional area of the glass tube (1. 3267 mm2), R. the resistance of the vessel wall and R, the resistance
of the column of saline solution between the measuring
electrodes. R. is determined by subtraction of R, from
Z, the total resistance. The measurementS of the saline
solutions were made at temperatu res ranging from
23•c to body temperature, yielding resistiviry values of
0. 70 to 0. 62 ohm-mat I to 10kHz, which is in good
agreement with earlier values from the literature (8,
22). Fig. XII: 12 shows amplitude curves at different
frequencies for (a) saline solution, (b) fresh vein and
(c) fresh anerial walls in situ. An example (d) is also I k lOOk IM
Frequency(Hzl
given of the effect on resistivity of an arterial wall in
situ after the production of a visible local ischaemic
tissue injury. The amplitude curves in Fig. XII: 12 show a rela
tively rapid fall around 10 kHz, which is interpreted as
caused by the lowering of the inductive resistance by
high frequencies. Below 10 kHz lhe prominence of
this effect decreases. The resistivities of the femoral arteries and veins in
20 measurements of the 5 dogs were compared with
the resistivity of 0. 9% NaCl (0. 62 ohm-m at 23•C). The immediate determinations of resistivities of the
vessel walls, before obvious damage was produced by
the glass tubes, showed values for the vein varying
between 60 to 116 ohm-m at I kHz and 20 to 79 ohm
m at 10 kHz and 37•c. For the artery, values of
81-121 ohm-m were obtained at I kHz and 4S-67
ohm-m at 10 kHz and 37°C. The variations depended partly on the difficulties of
measuring the thickness of the vessel walls, which
varied between 0. 03-0. 05 mm for the vein and
0. 10-0. 15 mm for the artery. Two other factors were
the injury necessitated by the dissection of the vessels
free from surrounding tissues, which may have partly
damaged the vasa vasorum, and the direct damage by
the glass tubes. Values of resistivity decreased at the
end of each examination. For example, examination of
an artery which had a directly visible ischaemic region
around the glass tube gave 36 to 54 ohm-m at I kHz
and 8. 0 to ll. 5 ohm-mat 10kHz {Fig. XII: 12d). The results of these examinations indicate clearly
that the resistivity of femoral arteries and veins is of an
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50 mil
SBmv~. -.,11-Applied voltage
ISOmV
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pulses across the wall of a dog's femoral artery. Method of
Burger and van Milaan: amplitudes (11A) and potential dif·
fcrcnccs (mV)when SO and ISO mV pulses were applied
(pulse duration: O. S second). The distortions in the tracings
are C'dused by polarization of the electrodes. Initial deflec. lions were used to obtain a relative measure of resistivity. order at least 100 to ISO times higher than the
resistivity of saline solution, which in turn is known to
have roughly the same order of resistivity as blood
plasma, serum and interstitial fluid. b) Puls


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Empyema, increasing chances for cure of
cancer 126
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Endothelia l pores ~ ill
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Enzymes of cells ZO
Epileptic fits t2.t 335
Epinephrine §L l2Q
Equilibrium, delay of 22
Ergionar ratio of lhe conducUng medium
1..1;1 Ergionars ill
Ergonar function of oxygen US. Ergonar transmission «tw~n dectrodes
112
Ergonars is 158. ln3
accumulated in the matrix 320
Ergonk characteristics ill
Ergonic energy W
Ergonic transport mechanism ~ l20. Ergons ill, 1M. lli
Erythrocytes
a movable matrix 3. 171
surface-charge w--
Estimatcd effect on tumour diameter ~
Evans blue dye ~ ~ 2D2
Evoh.ltion of normal.nd p:uhologi("'ll <'C'lls
180. 327
Excessjve influence of natura] components
ill
Excretory ducts of glands 312
Exergonic reactions 11.2
Exoendothelialspoce 135, 148
Experimental fuel cdl W
Experimental utumour, in dog lung ~
lJ!kl..l.l
Explanation of oral galV'Inism ill
Exposure time U
Extensive lowering of the electric potential
~ill
Extensive thrombosis around tumours
176.314
"Exlernal" electrode surfaces against blood
stream W
"External" products of electrode reactions w
Externally driven system to activate bio·
logic circuits 9. 281
Exuabiological guiding principle ill
of applied electrical fields ill
Extremely low (r<quencies (ELF) ill
Exudime 1.20. F
Factor of minimum ionizing energy 282
Factors
capable to induce cancer ill
in e-nergy exchange of BCEC systems
1.6!1
in tissue electropho resis ll8. "false" circular structures Zl.6. Faraday's cage 10.1l6
Fasciae ill
Fa1 and water content of mamm.ary ti:slluc
215.123
Fate~
atrophic lli
distended 2lJ
of"s.kin thickening" 2ll
undergoing uansformation,U6
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Fat·like material ill
Fat necrosis ill
Fat tissue
human abdominal ~
human mammary ZlS-224. 232.
ill:lli
faH~·ater ratio ill
Female breast, corona st.ructu.res! :
203-21S,223
Ferric iron 1.82
Ferrimyoglobin ill
Ferrous iron l..8D. Fibrillation 284
FibroadenoJru1 2ll. 214
Index 353 Fibroadenosis in breast tissue L ML ill
Fibroblast-like cell elements 233-239. ill
Fibroliposarcoma of the uterus ll1: 30.1
Fibrosis
around <. :ardiac pacemakers 323
in breast 2ll
material in radiating structures ~
.ill:lli
Fibrous
barrier ill
induration Z2B. septa l22
Fibrous membranes l2Z. and pb>·s.iologic demand potentials ~
ill
at electrode surfa«:s ~ ~ ~ 2.3! of anodic and cathodic rypes J!.. 234-24()
produced experimentally ~ t9S. 2.34
Field-induced
migration lli
modifications of the environment of the
tumour 22! rt"gjonal capillary connactions 1l6
structural changes 1.82
vascular t"ffccts L2fi
Field "lines" zoo. Filaments for support of electrogenic trans-
port ~
Filtration ill
First messenger ill
Fixed charges
electronegative ~ ~ill
electrostatic 2S
in electroosmosi s &I
in stcric arrangements on surfaces l26. surface W
surplus 1M
''Fixed charge theory" 8D. Flow and field intenction 182.
mechanism of ZM
Fluctuating potentials a._ ~!lL 257. 26~.318-32~
fluctuation of pH ~ill
Fluorcsct"nt light 26.1
Focal arte,riaJ contractions ill
Focal autolysis in haemorrhages ZD:
Focal bleedillJl 2ll.l
Focal spot, radiographic U
Foci of microcalcifit-ations 2!U, 257-260. m
Forced conv~tion ~
foreign material in the gingival pockets
ill
Forked dendrites 222
Fringe effect 1.6
Fuel cell rcactions over the recording cir
cujt ~
FOhn wind!.!1lli
G
Galactophorcs ill
Galvanic cells, conglomeratio n of 66
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Gang


  and  the
Love  of the Ascended  Host  of Light,  I call  forth  the Ful-
ness of Its Infinite  Enfolding  Presence;  and  may  This
Radiance  released  tonight,  fill you  and  your  world  with
such  Joy,  Courage,  Strength,  Happiness  and  Dominion,
that never  again  from  this  hour,  will  anything  but Perfec-
tion touch  or fill your  world. I thank  you. DISCOURSE  XVIII
February  6,1938
SAN  FRANCISCO,  CALIFORNIA
Beloved  Students  and  Friends,  while  I know  quite  well
you are not looking  for it, yet shall  I give  you  outwardly,
some  Reward  for your  great  Love  and  kindness;  which  has
made  it possible  in this  Class,  to do for you,  your  city  and
America  that  which  is far beyond  anything,  We  had  ex-
pected  to accomplish. The human  creation  has been  completely  dissolved  and
consumed,  for three  hundred  seventy-three  people  who
have  been  in this  Class. We could  scarcely  have  hoped  for
such  an Achievement. We feel  it quite  unnecessary  to enu-
merate  those  Individuals;  but I am sure  within  a few  days,
many  will  know  definitely. In the limited  human  concepts,  I realize  it is not easy  for
you to comprehend,  what  your  Beloved  Saint  Germain  has
accomplished  in Europe. This  is the point  I wish  every  one
of you,  to know  definitely:  You  have  been  a part  of That
Accomplishment  by the Harmony,  the Love  and  Kindness
which  you  have  released  here. Do you  clearly  and  fully
understand  yet, the Release  of your  energy  thru  the atomic
structure  of your  body,  is imperative  in Our  need  today ? We must  have  a contact  thru  the  physical  substance  of
Earth. 228 DISCOURSE  XVIII  229
We have  left this  octave  and  it is mankind  who  has cre-
ated these  conditions. Individuals  must  of their  own  voli-
tion release  energy  thru  the human  structure;  which  makes
it possible  for Us to give  the Assistance  mankind  needs. It
would  be impossible,  and  I say  so frankly,  for people  of
their  own  volition,  without  Our  Assistance  to protect  them-
selves  in America  today. I think  you  do not comprehend  Beloved  Saint  Germain's
Reference  to what  He did  in Europe. It should  have  con-
veyed  to you  the need  of Our  Assistance! The  Law  of Life
is such,  We may  not intrude  Ourselves  upon  you;  much  as
We have  always  wished  to give  Assistance. There  are
enough  in America  understanding,  the Presence—and  each
day the Understanding  is growing  clearer,  for the students
everywhere  to know  the necessity  of releasing  This  Energy. Why  do you  suppose  We  urged,  and  urged,  the use of
these  Decrees ? Because  We  found  it the only  and  possibly
the best  manner  of getting  you  to release  the energy,  which
We require! We  amplify  the energy  required,  to perform
This  Service  of Protection  for you  and  America. I think  you
more  clearly  than  ever  before  understand  it. You have  had  the proof  in your  own  experience  here,  of
what  it means  to step  up your  Decrees  and  your  singing
to a certain  tempo,  which  gives  a joyous  Release  of the en-
ergy. Do you  realize  there  is a Balance  in every  activity  of
Life? Your  scales  for weighing  the  precious  metals  are a
very  good  example. When  the Scale  of Life  stands  at Bal-
ance,  all the Forces  of your  Being  are working  Harmoni-255 THE  "I AM99  DISCOURSES
ously  and  to the Greatest  Constructive  Purpose;  but if one
side is at a low  ebb,  then  you  are not working  to the best
advantage. When  your  Decrees  and  songs  lag in tempo,  it
means  you  are not coming  up to the point,  where  you  are
releasing  this Energy  which  We require. I am very  happy  to
make  this  so clear  to you. I want  you  Blessed  Ones  in San  Francisco  and  Los  An-
geles  to know  Our  Feeling! At the close  of this  Class  today,
We feel  that  not in four  hundred  years  have  San  Francisco
and Los Angeles  been  as safe  as they  are today. You  may  all
who  are earnest  and  sincere,  justly  take  credit  for it. I want
you, every  one  who  is sincere  and  in earnest,  to feel  how
great  a part  you  are of This  Mighty  Activity. It does  not make  one  particle  of difference  whether  you
are a frail  lady,  a child,  or a frail  gentleman;  you  can make
your  firm  determined  sincere  Call  to the Presence,  and  it
is the imperative  need. It is the Intensity  and  Honesty  of
Purpose,  which  is needed  so greatly  today;  because  the at-
mosphere  of the world  is charged  with  deceit. In the outer
activities  of mankind,  many  people  have  conceived  the idea,
if one were  a little  sharper  and  more  alert  in his employing
of shrewd  business  activities,  and  could  put something  over
on another,  it was  all right. THAT  DAY  HAS  PASSED,
BELOVED  ONES,  FOREVER  FROM  THE  EARTH;
AND  NO  ONE  WILL  EVER  AGAIN  SUCCEED  IN
THE  FUTURE  WHO  PRACTICES  DECEIT. Whether  it be in achievement  or your  business  activity
of the  outer  world,  the Balance  of the  Scales  of Life,  is DISCOURSE  XVIII  231
going  to be compelled  by the Great  Cosmic  Light! You
will remember  this  for  some  years  to come. You  can
scarcely  hope  for things  to be Miraculously  Transformed;
but you  can enter  into  Great  Harmony  and  Perfection,  re-
gardless  of many  of mankind  who  must  still  make  Appli-
cation! YOU  CANNOT  HAVE  PERFECTION,  YOU
CANNOT  HAVE  FREEDOM,  WITHOUT  YOUR
OWN  EARNEST  SINCERE  APPLICATION. THAT
IS YOUR  PART  OF  THE  BALANCE  TO  LIFE! Life has  been  supplying  you  with  Energy  all thru  the
centuries  and  what  have  you  given  back  to Life ? The  only
Judge  of that  is your  Higher  Mental  Body. It has  a Full
and Complete  Record,  as to the Constructive  or destructive
activities  which  you  have  served. After  all which  has been  said,  I am quite  sure  now,  you
realize  not one  human  Being  can  be Free,  who  refuses  to
give obedience  to Our  Humble  Requests  and  maintain
Harmony  in the feeling! Let  us draw  a crude  illustration. In your  electrical  power  house  which  supplies  the current
of energy  for your  cities,  if the wheels  and  other  things  in
that mechanism  were  out of order,  how  long  do you  think
you would  have  your  electricity  or Light? Your  feeling
world  represents  identically  die same  thing  to you;  because
it is your  Power-house! If it is in turmoil  and  you  are dis-
turbed,  then  how  can  the Light  within  you  go forth  and
harmonize  and  accomplish  what  you  wish?


ART RA TE V ARIABILITYWhile we often associate heartbeats with rhythm and may believe an
absolutely regul ar heartbeat is a healthy one, heartbeats are not all the
same.9 In fact, they change constantly, and the more coherent the
fluctuations are in speed and intensity, the healthier you are likely to be,
both mentally and physically.16 The heart is not a metronome. Its
oscillations are complex and constantly changing. The cardiovascular
system needs to adjust to external and internal stimuli to maintain
homeostasis. Heart rate variability  (HRV) measures the difference between
consecutive heartbeats. In clinical settings, readings are taken to the
millisecond with the help of an ECG signal. With modern technology, you
can now measu re your own HRV using a smart watch or other wearable
fitness tracker. Results are presented as time series data, a way of recording
information collected over a period of time to show variations  within that
period. Daily high and low tide data is a familiar use of a data time series. Using HRV as an objective indicater of fitness and resilience has been
gaining traction among fitness enthusiasts. While many people enjoy using
gadgets and apps to measure their own HRV, remember that technology
doesn’ t change HRV; it simply provides the information that allows you to
assess it. HRV is predominantly controlled by the ANS. Growing evidence
associates an ANS imbalance with a higher prevalence of disease and death,
which makes HRV a useful tool in predicting and assessing illness. When
you are in a fight-or -flight state, HRV changes. As the system restores
homeostasis, those changes settle down. However, if the body is under
constant stress, the heart rate becomes less resilient and less flexible. The
variation between oscillations decreases, and the body can’t shift gears as
easily. The potential impact is massive. Because lower HRV can be caused
by stress, emoti onal distress and chronic stress directly impact wellness. Studies indicate,  for example, that stress increases the risk of heart attack in
people who have no prior heart disease and that emotions like anger,
hostility, and aggressiveness can contribute to coronary artery disease.10
HRV declines significantly with poor health.20,21 People who are
emotionally sick, older, or less physically fit often have a lower HRV.16
High concentrations of cortisol are associated with low HRV,8 and HRV isan estab lished tool in diagnosing diabetic neuropathy, the nerve damage,
often to the legs and feet, suffered by diabetics. Correlations have also been
found between changes to HRV and many high-mortality conditions,
including heart disease, cancer, stroke, Alzheimer ’s, diabetes, chronic lower
respiratory diseases, and intentional self-harm. Low HRV is related to a wide range of physical and mental illnesses
and a lower life expectancy.8 Even the stress caused by a single significant
life event can have an impact. Scientists looking at the health of divorced
people discovered that particip ants who had gone through a marriage
breakdown had a lower resting HRV than those who were married.22 The
upset caused by divorce actually made those people less healthy. While low HRV is associated with disease, people with high HRV are
likely to be healthier, both physically and mentally. All of this explains why
some people seem to be more resilient to stress, better able to field
challenging situations and take difficulties in their stride, while others get
thrown off balance. Scientists have so far failed to find satisfying answers
about the genetics of the stress response,23 but inherited conditions can
certainly contri bute to aspects of health that result in low HRV. For
example, studies  have shown that vagal tone is passed on from mother to
child.24 Mothers who are depressed,  anxious, and angry during their
pregnancy have lower vagal activity. Once the baby is born, he or she also
displays a low vagal tone. The good news is that it is possible to build better vagal tone. Just one
note of caution: it is not always better to increase vagal tone.25 For instance,
parasympathetic hyperactivity can occur in athletes who overtrain. Several
studies indicate that symptoms  of overreaching may be relate d to down-
regulation of the SNS and/or changes in the balance between  vagal and
sympathetic tone. This can cause fatigue and adversely affect performance
during periods of regular competition.26 The key is to optimize  HRV, not
just blindly augment it. Slow breathing at 4.5 to 6.5 breaths per minute has
been found to optimize sympathovagal balance, creating an ideal balance
between the two branches of the autonomic nervous system.27
Because it is closely connected with the working of the ANS, especially
the parasympathetic branch (PNS), HRV is considered a reliable measure of
how well the vagus nerve is working, that is, of vagal tone. Scientistsbelieve that vagal tone in the heart forms one of the connectio ns between
breathing and emotion.28 It is influenced by the breath and is essential to the
stimulation of the vagus nerve, which is closely tied to aspects of human
connection such as emotional regulation, reactivity, expression, empathy,
and attachment. At the other end of the emotional spectrum, dysfunction of
the ANS is common to people suffering from anxiety, depression, PTSD,
panic disorder, and other stress-related mental and physical conditions. Parallels have even been found between vagal tone and cognitive functions
such as visual recognition memory and alertness. HRV, used as a measure
of vagal tone, provides doctors with a way to physically quantify stress and
vulnerability to stress. That means that stress can be defined by its effect on
the function of systems like the heart, rather than just on the way a
challenging life event makes you feel. RSA: THE HEAR T-BREA TH CONNECTION
The activity of the vagus nerve can be accurately measured using HRV and
the way the heart interacts with the breath. When vagal tone is healthy,
there are small differences in heart rate during the in-breath (when it speeds
up) and out-brea th (when it slow s down). Inhaling, an increase in heart rate
is caused by a rhythmic partial withdrawal of vagal tone. Exhaling, a
release of acetylcholine causes the heart to slow, just as it did in Loewi’ s
frog. This phenomenon is called respiratory sinus arrhythmia  (RSA). It’s a
good indicator of how well the nervous system is functioning. In simple
terms, HRV measures rhythmic changes between heartbeats, whereas RSA
is HR V in synchronicity with the breath. For most of us, breathing frequency is around 9 to 24 breaths per
minute.16 Corresponding oscillations in heart rate that produce respiratory
sinus arrhythmia can be regarded as the effects of breathing on the region of
the heart that initiates the electrical impulses for it to contract. The
oscillations of RSA can be affected by stress, alterations in breathing
patterns, or sudden bouts of exercise. RSA controls the rate of gas exchange
inside the alveo li, the tiny air sacs in the lungs.16 The heart beats faster
when the air in the lungs is richest with oxygen, whereas the impulse to
exhale is triggered when CO2 in the lungs is highest. Gas exchange is mostefficient when the heart rate is synchronized with the breath such that the
heartbeat begins  to increase at the start of an inhalation and begins to
decrease at the start of an exhalation. RSA is controlle d entirely by the vagus nerve. Mirroring the function of
the ANS,16 it reveals how well the parasympathetic (or rest and digest)
branch is working.29 Because the vagus nerve activates during the
exhalation, many studies have explored whether longer exhalations and
slower breathing  would produce greater differences in RSA and HRV. HRV
is linked to breathing frequency, and greater changes occur when the breath
is controlled and slower. Reducing the rate of respiration, increasing the
amount of air delivered to the lungs with each breath, and breathing from
the diaphragm have all been shown to increase RSA significantly. The best
results for HRV, RSA, barore flex sensitivity (more on this later), and
optimal gas exchange are achiev ed with a breathing rate of 5.5 or 6 breaths
per minute.27 It has also been  suggested that RSA has a central role in the
resting state of the cardiorespira tory system. RSA maximizes during sleep,
relaxation, and slow, deep breathing but is reduced in states of anxiety.27
Energy expenditure is naturally minimized with improved pulmonary gas
exchange. HRV BIOFEEDBACK
In the 1990s, clinician and research psychologist Paul Lehrer and his
colleagues began to experiment with heart rate variability biofeedback
(HRVB). The central focus of the technique is on slowing the breath to
obtain beat-by-beat heart rate data so the participant can maximize RSA and
match it to heart rate patterns. The participant uses feedback or a breath-
pacing device to produce a heartbeat more rhythmically “in tune” with the
breath. This synchronization provides the best conditions for gas exchange
in the lungs. Significant evidence supports the benefits


 Insulin’ s job is to enable the cells to
absorb blood sugar to release energy. The relationship between  insulin and
glucose is similar to that of carbon dioxide (CO 2) and oxygen. Just as CO2
is needed to release oxygen from the blood, insulin is necessary to unlock
the ener gy in blood glucose. In a healthy system, insulin helps regulate blood sugar, making sure
there is never too much (hyper glycemia ) or too little (hypoglycemia )
glucose in the blood for the body’ s vital systems to function.3,4 In a diabetic
body, this proce ss is compromised, either because the pancreas produces
insuf ficient or no insulin (type 1) or because the body is unable to use
insulin properly (type 2). When this happens, glucose can’t be absorbed by
the cells, and levels of blood sugar become chronically high. TYPE 1 DIABETESType 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disorder that results in excessive sugar in
the bloodstream. People with this type of diabetes are not able to produce
their own insulin due to an immune system malfunction that destroys the
insulin-producing beta cells of the pancreas. Instead, they have to inject
insulin every day to keep blood sugar under control. This type of diabetes tends to occur during childhood or early
adulthood. Its cause has not yet been determined, but scientists believe it
begins with a genetic predispos ition and is initially set off by an immune
system activated by, for example, a viral infection, environmental triggers,
or a genetic condition.5 The immune system attacks the beta cells in the
pancreas, producing a single insulin-destroying antibody. According to TrialNet, an international network of researchers working
to understand type 1 diabetes, if you have a relative with type 1 diabetes,
you have a 1 in 20 chance of developing the disease, compared to a risk
factor of 1 in 300 for the general population.2,6 In child ren under the age of
five years, incidence is increasing. In the United States, figures suggest that
1 child in every  400 to 600 is affected, and 15% to 20% of new diagnoses
are in children under five.7 Because type 2 diabetes is also to some extent
hereditary, peop le often confuse the two conditions, but it is important not
to lump the two types of diabetes together. TYPE 2 DIABETES
This is the more  common type of diabetes, affecting around 90% to 95% of
adult diabetics. Type 2 diabetes manifests as difficulty using and producing
insulin, otherwise known as insulin resistance. Blood sugar levels become
too high because the body can’t respond normally to insulin. This causes
the system to compensate by producing ever-increasing amounts of the
hormone. Over time, the pancre as becomes exhausted by its efforts to meet
the demand for insulin. It becom es unable to produce sufficient insulin, and
blood sugar levels rise even higher.3,4
Whenever imba lances exist, the body’ s systems will try to restore
homeostasis. If any aspect of those systems is faulty, long-term adaptations
occur that can drain the body’ s resources, impacting overall health. Oneexample of the body’ s attempt to restore homeostasis, of course, is the
biochemical response to habitual overbreathing. According to key statistics from Diabetes UK, contributing factors in
type 2 diabetes include obesity, age, genetic predisposition,8 socioeconomic
status, and ethnicity,9 In part, this is because people from deprived
backgrounds are more likely to experience physical inactivity, a poor diet,
and tobacco use.10
The onset of type 2 diabetes can be difficult to identify, as it progresses
more slowly and without the acute metabolic disturbances seen in type 1
diabetes.11 As many as half of all type 2 diabetics may be undiagnosed.11
WHY DIABETES LEA VES YOU BREA THLESS
Abnormal respir atory function is a feature of both types of diabetes.12 A
2017 study describes the negative impact type 2 diabetes has on lung
health.13 Researchers explain that insulin resistance, chronic low-grade
inflammation, and damage to the veins and autonomic nervous system all
contribute to the lung deterioration associated with type 2 diabetes, causing
physical changes that include changes to the tissues.13
Diabetes is recognized as a risk factor for sleep-disordered breathing,
sleep apnea, and daytime sleepiness.13 Researchers recommend that patients
with type 2 diabetes should be considered at risk of pulmonary
dysfunction.13 The paper notes that in previous studies, declines in lung
function could be detected up to three years before type 2 diabetes was
diagnosed.13 In another paper, which examined lung health in Native
Americans with diabetes, impaired pulmonary function was observed
before diabetes occurred. What’ s more, the risk of diabetes increased by 2%
for every 1% decrease in forced ventilatory capacity,14 a measure of lung
volume. Also, both types  of diabetes can cause a type of nerve damage called
neuropathy. Neuropathy can affect the phrenic nerve, an important nerve
responsible for motor control of the diaphragm.15 This is one factor that
may lead to respiratory symptoms, respiratory failure, and even death in
diabetics.When the body is not able to process blood sugar properly,
complications occur on a “microvascular” and “macrovascular” level—both
in the small and large blood vessels. The blood vessels essentia lly become
“clogged” with excess glucose. On a microvascular level, this affects the
tiny blood vessels in the skin and eyes and can lead to problems that include
blindness,16 damage  to the retinas and nerves, and kidney failure.16 On a
macrovascular level, it affects the feet,17 impacts organs including the heart
and brain, and can lead to heart attack and stroke.12 The first obvious sign
of these problems may be excessive breathlessness. According to the National Kidn ey Foundation, around 30% of type 1
diabetics and 10% to 40% of type 2 diabetics will eventually suffer from
kidney failure.18 One outward symptom of kidney failure is breathlessness. Acute breathlessness can be caused by a serious condition called diabetic
ketoacidosis or metabolic acidosis, which involves disruptions to the blood
acid-base balanc e that adversely affects the respiratory system.19 Metabolic
acidosis can lead to respiratory failure and contribute to the development
and progression  of disease. Much like respiratory acidosis, this type of
acidosis commonly causes hyperventilation, a fast breathing rate, and a
decrease in blood CO2 that evolves into overbreathin g with an increased
tidal volume.19 Left untreated, it can be fatal.19
Dysfunctional breathing is prevalent in type 2 diabetes. One study found
that patients with type 2 diabete s had significantly lower end-tidal CO2 and
a much higher respiratory rate than a control group of healthy people. Scientists conclu ded that lung function was impaired in the diabetic patients
and that they would benefit from a program to improve it.20
Earlier research, which investig ated lung function in patients with type
1 diabet es, identified the lung as a “target organ” for diabetes.21 Another
paper examined 45 patients with type 2 diabetes and found a “strong and
inverse relationship” between the duration of the diabetes and diminished
lung volumes, concluding that poor blood sugar control was directly related
to decreases in the volume of the lungs22. Severa l other studies have also
associated diabetes with reduced lung function and respiratory muscle
weakness.23–26
Gas exchange in the lungs occur s in the alveoli, where a thin membrane
separates capillary blood from the air. Any damage to this membrane willnegatively affect the lung’ s ability to absorb oxygen into the blood and
release CO2. Scientists have suggested that changes in lung function,
especially reduced gas exchange, may occur in patients with diabetes as a
result of damage to the alveoli.27
A study of yogic techniques, including breathing exercises and
relaxation, found that the exerc ises led to better lung functio n in type 2
diabetic patients, improving forced expiratory volume and forced vital
capacity.28 Researc hers suggested that the increase in lung function was due
to pract ices designed to improve respiratory muscle stamin a and lung
expansion and to conscious breathwork, which relaxed the respiratory
process, suppor ting better lung elasticity and function.28 Like previous
research in healthy patients and people with a range of conditions, yoga was
found to be helpful in diabetes, reducing obesity, improving oxygenation,
opening the airways, and increasing recruitment of the alveoli.28
Diabetics should find breathing exercises helpful. Light, slow, deep,
breathing reduces stress, which  we know is instrumental in the onset and
progression of disease. Lower sensitivity to CO2 helps maintain
homeostatic balance in the blood acid base, and nasal breathing from the
diaphragm supports healthy lung volumes and respiratory muscle function. In addition, functional breat hing harnesses CO2, an important
vasodilator. Poor vasodilation is a major issue in diabetes and can
compromise circulation in the legs, leading to painful ulcers.29 One 2015
study reported