 Vedic
khus,  301
rose,  302
sandalwood,  301
screw  pine,  301
excretory  srotas,  29
experiential  time,  12
fat  srotas,  28
feet  and  hands,  sadhanas  of,  1 53-55
fennel,  298
Fennel-Roasted  Eggplant,  230
fenugreek,  298
festive  desserts,  312-18
Fire,  15-16,  19-20. See  also  elements;  Pitta
foods,  64
fires,  of  Pitta,  25
flaked  rice,  161
food(s). See  also  cooking;  eating
categories  for  consumption,  73,  178-79
disposing  of  remains,  184-85
elemental  features  of,  63-64
energy  and,  72 examples,  tastes  and  elements  of,  64-65
ideal  quantities,  134
as  memory,  15-16
prabhava,  60-6 1 preparation  and  sharing,  152-53
proportions  for  all  types,  133
sadhanas,  149-50
tastes  and  energy  of,  61-70,  66-70
food  body,  16-18,  150-51 food  charts
for  Kapha,  110-15
for  Kapha-Pitta,  121-27
for  Kapha- Vata,  115-21
for  Pitta,  92-97
for  Pitta-Kapha,  104-10
for  Pitta- Vata,  98-103
for  Vata,  74-80
for  Vata- Kapha,  86-92
for  Vata- Pitta,  80-85
for  Tridosha,  128-30 food  srotas,  28
Franck,  Gertrud,  186
Fresh  Butter  (makhan),  183
Fresh  Buttermilk  (chaach),  184
Fresh  Fruit  Mold,  316
Fresh  Salads,  272-73
Fresh  Yogurt  (dadhi),  183
Fried  Rice,  210
FruitCake,  318
Fruit  Cobbler,  316
fruits,  tastes  and  energy  of,  66-67
gandhari  and  hastajihva  nadis,  30
Garam  Masala,  302
gardens,  185,  186
Garlic  and  Ginger  Sauce,  279
Ghee,  182
ginger,  298  » juicing,  fresh,  194 Ginger,  Cinnamon,  Clove  Tea,  324
Ginger,  Cumin,  Coriander  Tea,  323
Glazed  Carrots,  236
Gomasio,  305
graciousness,  151
grain(s),  163-67 brew,  340
cooking  chart,  170
grinding,  194
pressure  cooking,  /69
rice,  160-63 sadhanas,  160
seasonal  use  for  all  types,  (39  M
soaking  and  cooking,  167-70
sorting,  cleaning,  and  washing,  if>7
tastes  and  energy  of,  67
Grain  Balls  and  Rolls,  216  19
Grain  Salads,  273-75
Green  Beans  and  Almonds  with  Oil  and
Vlnegai  Dressing,  2  (<* ( Sreen  <  linga  and  ( ioconul  ( fautney,  K)9
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INDEX
gunas,  60
Gun  Powder,  305
halvah,  340
hands  and  feet,  sadhanas  of,  153-55
harmony  in  eating,  151-52
hastajihva  and  gandhari  nadis,  30
Hazelnut  Carob  Mousse,  316
healing,  11
heart,  sadhanas  for,  151-53
herbs,  tastes  and  energy  of,  68
Hollandaise  Sauce,  278
honey,  179
horseradish,  299
Hot  Milk  Tea  (Chai),  327
Hot  Pepper  Chutney,  309
ida  nadi,  30
Imli  (Tamarind)  Chutney,  307
immune  system,  10-11
individual  self. See  ahamkara
instant  rice,  161
intelligence  body,  20-21
Italian  rices,  162
jasmine  rice,  162
jicama,  341
kabli  chana,  171
kala  chana,  171
kama,  2
kanten,  341
Kapha,  16,  17-18. See  also  doshas,  Earth,
Water
beneficial  tastes,  58
body  type,  37-38,  39,  40,  42
daily  sadhana,  189
eating  utensils,  157
five  waters  of,  25-26
features  of  foods  that  nourish,  60
menus,  144—48
natural  tastes,  58
nature  and  tastes  of,  57-58
personality,  52-56
prevalent  seasons  and  times,  131-32,
132
recommended  foods  for,  110-15
Kapha- Pitta
prevalent  seasons  and  times,  133
recommended  foods  for,  121-27
Kapha- Vata
prevalent  seasons  and  times,  133
recommended  foods  for,  115-21
karela,  341
Karelas  with  Yogurt  Sauce,  242
Karhi  (Yogurt  Soup),  289
Karikai  (Carrots  and  Plantain),  226-27
karma,  3
karmic  disease,  8
khoa  (Milk  Dough),  184 Kichadi,  255-56
kitchen
ancient,  156-57
equipment  and  tools,  193-94
sadhanas  for,  155-60
kittas. See  malas
kohlrabi,  341
Krishna,  Lord,  11
kudzu,  341
kuhu  nadi,  31
kundalini,  31
Kuttu,  250-51
lactose  intolerance,  179
ladoo,  341
landcress,  341
Landcress  and  Chestnuts,  234 leek
RECIPES  USING
Leek  and  Chickpea  Soup,  282
Leek  and  Potato  Soup,  284
Leek,  Potato,  and  Barley  Soup,  285
Leek  and  Chickpea  Soup,  282
Leek  and  Potato  Soup,  284
Leek,  Potato,  and  Barley  Soup,  285
legumes,  tastes  and  energy  of,  67
Lemon  Broccoli  Tofu,  263
Lemon  Kudzu  Sauce,  279
Lemon  Raita,  310
lentils. See  dhal
Lima  and  Cauliflower  Soup,  289
Lima  Bean  Soup,  285
Lime  and  Raisin  Rice  Salad,  275
lobya,  172
Lord  Krishna,  1 1
lotus,  299
love,  330-32
mace,  299
Madras  Curry  Powder,  303
makhan  (Fresh  Butter),  183
malas,  three,  26-27 mango
green,  298 RECIPES  USING
Aam  Achar  (Green  Mango  Pickle),  307
Mango  and  Melon


 did this in order to track our progress. Sensations may include tension
around the heart, tightness in the face, softening around the eyes, and
lightness of being. Feelings may include sadness and grief; hope and
happiness. Thou ghts may include commentary like I can’t do this, and This
isn’t working. Please don’t judge your responses. There are no right
answers. And don’ t try to be positive; be honest. Notice that the phrase Life loves you is only three words long. There are
no other  words. It’s not Life loves you because … For example, because I
am a good perso n, or because I work hard, or because I just got a raise,  or
because my football team won. Similarly, it’s not Life will love you if … For
example, if I lose ten pounds,  or if I heal this cancer, or if I find a girlfriend. Life loves you  is about unconditional love. After you complete ten rounds of the af firmation Life loves you,  we invite
you to look in the mirror and say this af firmation to yourself: I am willing to
let life love me today. Once again, notice your responses. And remember to
breathe. Repeat this affirmation until you feel comfortable sensations in
your body, light feelings in your heart, and a happy comment ary in your
thoughts. W illingness is the key. With willingness, all things are possible. “Please encourage people to be very kind to themselves when  they do
this practice,” Louise tells me as I write notes for this chapter. “I know that
mirror work can be very confron ting at first. It reveals your most basic fear
and your most terrible self-judgments. But if you keep looking in the
mirror, you will begin to see through those judgments and see who you
really are.” Louise goes on to say, “Your attitude to mirror work is the key
to succe ss. It’s important to take it lightly and be playful. If it helps, I prefer
that people stop calling it mirror work  and instead call it mirror play.”Louise and I want you to do this spiritual practice every day for seven
consecutive days. And we want you to start today. Doing it tomorrow won’ t
make it any easier than doing it today. “I know from my own experience
that whatever excuse I have today, I’ll still have tomorrow,” Louise tells
me. Rem ember, mirror work doesn’ t work in theory; it works in practice. You don’t have to like this exercise or agree with it; all we ask is that you
do it. It will get easier. Any discomfort or resistance you experience will
dissolve if you meet it with love and acceptance. If you like, you can do this
exercise with the support of a trusted friend, therapist, or coach. The real goal of this first spiritual practice is to help you align  yourself
consciously with the basic truth I am loveable. When you feel loveable, you
experience a world that loves you. Remember, the world is a mirror. There
is no real difference between saying to yourself I love you and Life loves
you. It’s all the same love. When you let life love you, you feel loveable;
and when you feel loveable, you let life love you. Now you are ready to be
who you really are. Please note: This practice is not about making yourself loveable; you
already are loveabl e. You are a holy expression of love now. It is not about
making yourself worthy; you already are worthy. It is not about improving
yourself; it is about accepting yourself. It is not about changing yourself; it
is about changing your mind about yourself. And it is not about reinventing
yourself; it is about being even more of the real you. We close Chapter 1 with a prayer I wrote that I often share in my
seminars. It’s called Love’ s Prayer. We think it sums up the spirit of love
and acceptance, which this chapter is about. Beloved One,
You cannot judge yourself and know who you are. The truth about you cannot be judged. Put aside your judgments then,
for one sweet holy moment,
and let me show you
something wonderful. See what it’ s like to be you
when you stop judging yourself. What you judge is just an image. After the last judgment,
you will know yourself again. Love will appear in your own mirror. To greet you as your friend. For you are loveable. And you are made
of love. OceanofPDF.comCHAPTER 2
Affirming Your Life
What we ar e today comes fr om our thoughts of yester day, and our pr esent
thoughts build our life of tomorr ow. THE BUDDHA
My children, Bo and Christopher, love Louise Hay, and I know she feels
the same way about them. It’s interesting watching them together. Louise
doesn’ t dote. She doesn’ t do tickles. She doesn’ t play games. She treats Bo,
who is six years  old, not as a “big girl” or a “good girl” but as a real girl. Christopher, who is three years old, is a real boy. And Louise is no age at
all. And that’s that. It’s all perfectly natural. The way they are together
reminds me of Mary Poppins with Jane and Michael. The first time Christopher met Louise, he ran right up to her and shouted,
“Would you like to see my teeth?” Louise considered his proposal for a
moment and said, “Yes, I would.” Christopher then looked up and grinned. “Thank you,” said Louise. “Tha t’s okay,” said Christopher. He hadn’ t done
that with anyone before and hasn’ t repeated it since. Later on, I asked
Louise about the significance of teeth. In her matter -of-fact way, she said,
“Teeth are abou t making good decisions. He was simply telling me that he
knows his own mind and that he is capable of making good decisions.”The first time we visited Louise ’s home, Louise gave Bo a tour. First she
showed her the big, round dining table that she’d painted to resemble a
swirling univers e with galaxies and stars. “I’d like to paint our kitchen
table, Dad,” Bo told me. Louise then showed her an oil painting of a
hippopotamus that she was working on. It’s called “Oswald Doing the
Rhumba.” “Osw ald is a happy hippo,” Louise said. “He thinks happy
thoughts becaus e he knows that his mind is creative.” In the garden, Louise
showed Bo how to pull carrots and beetroots from the ground. They also
picked kale and sugar snap peas. W e now have a vegetable garden at home. The first bracelet Bo made she gave to Louise. She chose the glass and
ceramic beads herself and was most insistent that this was to be a present
for Loui se. From  time to time, Louise sends me an e-mail saying, “Tell Bo I
am wearing her bracelet today.” One of my favorite e-mails from Louise
was sent a few days after a family visit. She wrote, “Tell Christ opher I still
have his little handprint on my bedroom window. I’ll wash it off one day. But not yet.”
Back home in London, one of our breakfast rituals is sharing the daily
affirmation from Louise’ s I Can Do It  calenda r. Bo loves to read storie s first
thing in the morning and just before bedtime. Two books in her collection
are child ren’s books written by Louise Hay. One is I Think,  I Am!, which
teaches kids about the power of af firmations. The other is The Adventur es of
Lulu, which is a collection of stories that help children to feel confident and
be creative. “Lulu is the girl I’d like to have been when I was growing up,” says
Louise. “She knows that she is loveable and that life loves her.” Lulu and
Bo are a similar age. They both have blond hair. Each has a little brother. Sometimes they get afraid. Sometimes they get hurt. And life teaches them
how to listen to their heart and live with courage. There’ s a verse in one of
Lulu’ s songs that says,
You can be what you want to be,
you can do what you want to do,
you can be what you want to be,
all of life supports you. Bo and I were talking about Louise one day, and Bo was asking a lot of
questions. “Why do you like Louise Hay so much?’ ’ I asked her. Bo thoughtfor a moment, then smiled and said, “I like the way she thinks.”
Your Radiant Intelligence
“I was a high school dropout,” says Louise. “I was told I wasn’ t very
smart, and that’ s what I told myself, too.”
“How would you describe your experience of school?” I ask her. “Terrible. I was very self-cons cious, I didn’ t feel safe, and I had no
friends.”
“Why not?”
“My parents struggled for money. I wore hand-me-down clothes. I had an
awful haircut that my stepfather gave me. I had to eat raw garlic to keep the
worms away, which also kept all the children away.”
“How did you get on with your teachers?”


 to defend himself. “I’ve seen him with Channa. They go at it. No, it’ s something else,
something he won’ t tell me,” Suddhodana grumbled. Ignoring the presence of the priest, Siddhartha threw himself flat on the
floor and seized his father ’s feet. Suddhodana turned away, embarrassed by
this show of humility, which to him expressed weakness. “For God’ s sake,
get up!”
“I won’ t, not unless I can speak freely.”
Suddhodana’ s eyes wandered the room in confusion. “Whatever you
want. Just get up.”
But Siddhartha didn’ t. His face touching the stone floor, he said, “I have
never been what you wanted, and the more you demand, the less I am.”“If you’re not what I wanted, then what are you?” the king said, now
more bewildered than angry. “I don’ t know.”
“Ridiculous! I know who you are. He knows who you are.” Suddhodana
looked at Canki, asking for support. The priest was at a loss. Canki was in
service to a warrior king, but at heart he despised violence and had
contempt for those who used it to get whatever they wanted. Kings were no
better than murderers, the only dif ference being that they had a legal
monopoly on killing. The Brahmin’ s way was one of guile, patience,
persuasion. T o him, those were marks of superiority. After a moment, he knelt beside Siddhartha and placed a hand on his
shoulder. “Do what is asked of you. If you go one step at a time, everything
will come easier. This is only a shadow, a charade of war. How will you
know about yourself until you try?”
Skillful as he imagined himself to be, Canki had no ef fect on the prince,
who ignored him and kept his eyes fixed on his father. “I want to go away,”
he said. A chill passed through Suddhodana’ s body, a cold premonition of
failure. “No, that isn’ t possible,” he said in a flat, toneless voice. “Ask me
for anything else, but not that.”
The sudden weakness in his father ’s voice stirred Siddhartha, and he got
slowly to his feet. “What have I said that makes you so disturbed? If you
love me, let me see what lies beyond these walls.”
“You know nothing about my love,” snapped Suddhodana. He gazed
into his son’ s eyes, and what he saw there couldn’ t be answered. T urning
abruptly, the king left the room, pausing a moment at the door to signal to
the high Brahmin. “No more words. Leave him be.”

CANKI SA T IN HIS STUDY, a plate of sesame rice uneaten by his side. His
mind was filled with the troubles to come when the world discovered, assurely it would, the rift between king and prince. The Brahmin’ s thoughts
were interrupted by a soft knock at his door. He had to conceal his surprise
when it opened and Siddhartha, unannounced and alone, entered. “Tell me about the gods,” he said. Canki smiled easily. He pushed aside the plate of sesame rice,
wondering inside if he shouldn’ t be worried. T o side with the prince, or to
even seem to, could soon be an act of treason. “I attend to the gods,” said Canki. “Y ou don’ t have to concern yourself
with them.”
“But what do the gods want?” asked Siddhartha. “Why would they
curse someone? Can a person sin and not know it?”
Canki cleared his throat to hide his momentary confusion. He had never
known Siddhartha to confide in him, or to openly show anxiety. The youth
was guarded, as princes should be. The priest decided not to ask why the
sudden interest in curses. “You want to know how to get into favor with the gods?” he said. “And
so you should. It’ s commendable.” Siddhartha, for the first time, placed
himself at the priest’ s feet, in the classic pose of a disciple asking his master
for wisdom. “The gods allow great suf fering—wars, famine, crime, and immorality
—because the people have for gotten how to please them,” Canki said. “Since no one can be perfectly good, there is much sin in the world. Rituals
and sacrifices honor the gods and erase that sin.”
“But everyone honors the gods, and not everyone is happy,” Siddhartha
pointed out. “Why does misfortune visit us?”
Canki waved his hands, pointing to piles of scriptures written on dried
palm leaves and vellum, hundreds of scrolls lining the shelves of his
cramped, airless study. “Every sin is a karma, and every karma has a precise
remedy. It takes years to delve deep enough. Y ou study and try tounderstand every detail. The invisible world is complex. The gods are
fickle. Even then you may fail.”
“Have you ever failed?”
Canki was taken aback. “Brahmins cannot fail. Every word in the
scriptures was delivered to a Brahmin.”
“And no one else? The gods have to find a priest or they don’ t talk?”
Canki had a ready answer. It was his job to know all the answers, but he
hesitated, his mind searching for a solution. Despite all the king’ s efforts,
his son was turning the other way. His deeper nature hadn’ t been diverted. Canki wasn’ t alarmed, however. Now he had a chance to influence
Siddhartha, and it might be his last. He looked at the youth sitting at his feet
and decided that the canniest course, for once, was to tell the truth. He said,
“You are among the few who can understand. I’ve always sensed that, ever
since you were a little child.”
He leaned closer and put his hand on Siddhartha’ s shoulder. He had no
real af fection for his pupil, but experience told him that physical contact
was a more powerful bond than words. “I want to tell you about the Golden
Age.” He ignored Siddhartha’ s puzzled look, pressing his fingers into the
youth’ s flesh. “Just listen. There was an age, long, long ago, when the world
was perfect. The scriptures tell us that no one had to struggle. There was no
evil or wrongdoing. Abundance was the only life that people knew. But
then decay gradually set in. This perfect world was only possible because
the gods kept the demons at bay, unable to touch human beings and create
mischief. W ould you wish to bring back such an age?”
Siddhartha started. “Me?”
“It was prophesied when you were born that you could be the king of a
new Golden Age. Y our father knows this. Why else would he protect you so
strongly, covet your safety above everything else?”
Siddhartha was hanging onto the Brahmin’ s words now, and Canki
smiled knowingly to himself. The prince was listening so eagerly becausehe felt guilty. He thought he had committed some obscure sin, which was
being punished by his imprisonment in the palace. “Your father loves you, but he’ s also in awe of you. If he ruins the
chance to bring back the Golden Age, how much guilt will he carry for the
next hundred lifetimes?”
Siddhartha considered this seriously. “So he’ s not disappointed in me?”
“On the contrary, the failure he’ s anxious about is his own. Y ou must
prove to him that he has raised you as the gods and the stars prophesied. If
you can do that, you will both be favored for the rest of your lives. If not—”
Canki held his breath for a reaction. He had his private doubts about the
destiny that awaited Siddhartha. There had been little evidence so far of a
great warrior or a great saint in him. “Tell me about demons,” said Siddhartha abruptly. Now it was Canki’ s turn to be startled. Demons? The Brahmin almost
replied, “Have you met a demon?” Then Canki caught himself and realized
that bluntness wouldn’ t work, not with a withdrawn youth just coming out
of his shell. “Don’ t worry about demons; they are indestructible and beyond your
reach to defeat them. W orry about men who have taken evil to heart. There
will be no Golden Age until they are defeated,” said Canki. “Y ou may find
it impossible to believe that this all depends on you, but I am willing to risk
that you can accept the truth.”
Siddhartha stood up, his demeanor more serious. Canki could see that
his words had sunk in. He had dangled a mystery before the youth, and few
can resist a mystery, particularly one that features themselves at the very
center. SUDDHODANA HAD SULKED  in his room, at first furious with his son, then
gradually sinking into moroseness. T o face rebellion from the prince just atthe moment of victory was too galling to endure


 aspect that happened for her
leading up to a debate. We started with her being in the classroom just
before the debat e. We tapped again on all her feelings and self-talk: dread;
knowing it was going to happ en again; feeling helpless; wanting to be
anywher e but there; knowing I was going to look stupid and mess up;
feeling hopeless; the long walk down the hall to the classr oom; the other
kids I had to debate; I didn’ t like the speech; I didn’ t feel ready; I won’ t be
able to open my mouth; I might faint. When she could  think of no more
upsets around the upcoming event, we moved on to what happens after the
debate, tapping on all the thoug hts, feelings, and body sensations we could
drum up, even though she was not yet in the real situation. A coupl e of times I asked her about when the whole issue had gotten
worse; everything pointed to the move and the change in schools. She
explained to me that one mome nt in particular stood out. It was in French
class, where she was asked to speak up, and she couldn’ t understand what
she was being asked and was humiliated. In her old school, she had been
ahead; but here she felt hopele ssly behind. We naturally applied Tell the
Story to this event: “The Awful French.” Finally, the upset around the event
cleared. The sound of her voice had shifted as we tapped from soft, to loud,
to slow, to angry—a common occurrence with tapping, I had an intuition
that the phobia was more than just French class; the word “anger” keptcoming to me. For me, these intuitions are like little prompts or arrows
saying “Try this! Say that!” Maybe intuition  is just the combined sum of
experience, the ability to see, listen, integrate, and synthesize information
quickly. In any case, I use caution when saying these things, so I pre-frame
my thoughts to the client (this is a common EFT practice, by the way):
“This may not have anything to do with your situation, or it may be spot-on,
but I’m going to say it to you and you tell me if this lands or makes any
sense.”
Listen to your own intuition as well as your logic. The way things are
sometimes linke d in the subcon scious sometimes makes no logical sense,
but following the trail leads to relief. Maggie came in touch with the fact
that she was really angry at her mother because of all the things she had
missed out on due to the family moving such as: not graduating at the top of
her seventh grade class with all her friends, grieving that she didn’ t get to
stay good-bye, and not having any choice in the matter of switching
schools. Her natural anger with her mother over the enforced move was the
piece that finally caused the whole public speaking issue to cave. The
mother reported  that the next day Maggie had expressed a surprising
amount of anger at her. We tapped on the mother ’s guilt for “making” the
family move. When Maggie later returned to school, she debated. The
panic, phobia, and social anxiety were gone! Some two years later,
Maggie’ s still happily phobia-free. EFT for Allergies
We discussed allergies in Chapter 8, but it’s worth bringing up here again. It’s my sense that an allergic reaction in many cases is similar to the
overreaction of the phobic response, but the over-reaction is diverted to the
immune system instead of to the nervous system. In Conclusion
Fear builds on itself. That’ s the brilliance of our survival-tuned mind. You
can chan ge things, and when you do, the fear dissolves as if it had neverbeen. Now you know how to resolve phobias and panic by tapping on
feelings and bodily symptoms as well as the root of the fear. In the next chapter, we take a look at weight and body issues  and self-
esteem. [contents]24. Heather Hatfield, “The Fear Factor: Phobia,” W ebMD, accessed January 15, 2015,
www.webmd.com/anxiety-panic/guide/fear -factor -phobias. OceanofPDF.comChapter 10
Weight Release, Cravings,
and Body Confidence
My tapping buddy Zoe had cravings she felt were beyond her control: the
specific café she could not pass without stopping for a mocha, sugary
snacks, especially chocolates; candy on sale; and diet cola. Like most
people with cravings or addictions, she was high-functioning and kept this
shadow side on the down-low. She was ashamed of her lack of control and
of herself. Self-shame is a great way to lock in an unhelpful behavior. Zoe was an entrepreneur, doing  very well for herself. She had a healing
practice on the side, and led an active social, church, and volunt eer life. She
was health conscious, loving, generous, optimistic, and upbeat … but had
been enslaved by these cravings for decades. So what was up with all the
cravings? Zoe felt ready to look at what was underneath the cravings, deal
with it, and let the whole thing go! Cravings like Zoe’s are not uncommon. Many of us have areas of our
lives where we cannot control our behavior around a substance, a person, or
a situation. Some of us pretend we’re in control when we’re really not. Yet
we are getting our needs met in the best ways we know how. Many of these
behavioral craving patterns go back to events from childhood. What is
underneath the behavior? Could  it be an unmet, deep-seated need, such as
the need for love, the need for comfort, the need for safety? A feeling and
situation that is very painful to us that we don’t believe we have the
resources to deal with? In any case, there are times when we don’t even
know we’re hurting.It took me years to connect the dots and understand that my urge to stop
at garag e sales after doing deep emotional work meant that I was hurting
and displacing emotions that were still processing. It was the best solution I
had at the time for big hurts, but man did I get some awesome stuff! Coping
isn’t all bad, is it? What are your solutions? I’m not referring to turning to health y sources
for support and help when you feel off-track. I’m talking about solutions
that may look like excessive alcohol or drug addiction. Sometimes it’s
hookup sex or Internet porn;  sometimes it’s sweet things or carbs;
sometimes it’s a certain type of relationship drama; sometimes it’s work-a-
holism. We numb because we are about to feel our “difficult” emotions,
which we haven’ t been taught  to feel and thus aren’ t willing. We are
disconnecting even though we are lonely and need connection. This loop is
not useful as a long-term solution. In this chapter, we’re picking at the tip of the iceber g on some compelling
topics—clearing food cravings, taking a look at what’ s underneath weight-
release issues, and experiencing  body confidence. You’ll come away with
some suggestions and exercises to gain self-confidence about your glorious
body. Did that phrase “your glorious body” activate some intensity for you? Tap. Notice where you feel resistance in your body, too. You can also tap a
round on that. You can just tap on your fingertips, or select one point and
gently massage it, or Tarzan tap. Or you can run an EFT round like this,
checking intensity before and after tapping:
Even though I feel upset just thinking about all my trouble with
(cravings/with my body) and (how I look/body part), I deeply and
completely love, honor, accept, and forgive myself and anyone else
who contributed to this upset in any way. As you already know, the takea way here is that you can tap on whatever
you’re feeling. Know that the feelings, emotions, and body sensations are
tied to a past event, remembere d or long-for gotten. And even if you don’tknow the events, you have the feelings that will help you clear  the energy
disruption and the today issue—the craving or body hatred. Let yourself feel the feelings and watch them wash through you so they
can go on their merry way. It may be challenging, especially if you have a
backlog of unresolved painful upsets. I remind myself regularly when
things start to spin out of control: “you are having feelings ; they are not
doing anything to you, you’re simply experiencing  them.” You are not a
victim of your feelings. They are simply information, and they help. If the
feelings don’t subside or you consistently feel like you are drowning in
them but can’t find your way back to shore, consider working with a
trustworthy practitioner or mental health professional. How about tappi ng on or massag ing the collarbone point right now, or tap
the finger points and then the gamut points as you read? Underneath the Carbs, the Cof fee, the Cravings
We eat when we’re happy. We eat when we’re sad. We eat out of habit. We
eat to fill a need somehow not being met. When we have cravings, we’re
just trying to take care of ourselves in the best way


  a  t i m e. S o m e  p e o p l e  r i d i c u l e  t h e  n o t i o n  t h a t  w r i t i n g  o u t  f i f t y
t i m e s,  “ I  a m  s m a r t  a n d  p e r f o r m  b r i l l i a n t l y  a t  w o r k, ”  e a c h
n i g h t  b e f o r e  y o u  g o  t o  b e d  f o r  t h i r t y  n i g h t s  c a n  b e  v i e w e da s  a  s e r i o u s  a g e n t  o f  h e a l i n g. Y e t  t h o s e  s a m e  v o i c e s  a r e
o f t e n  t h e  f i r s t  t o  a r g u e  t h a t  b e c a u s e  y o u r  m o t h e r  t o l d  y o u,
“ Y o u ’ r e  d u m b  a n d  y o u ’ l l  n e v e r  a m o u n t  t o  a n y t h i n g, ”  e v e r y
n i g h t  b e f o r e  y o u  w e n t  t o  b e d  a s  a  c h i l d  y o u  a r e  w o u n d e d  f o r
l i f e. S o  w h i c h  i s  i t. I f  w o r d s  a r e  d a n g e r o u s,  t h e n  w o r d s  c a n
a l s o  h e a l — a t  w h a t e v e r  a g e. J u s t  a s  a n  a u d i o t a p e  c a n  b e
e r a s e d  b y  t a p i n g  s o m e t h i n g  e l s e  o v e r  i t,  w e  c a n  b e g i n  t o
p r o g r a m  o u r  m i n d s  w i t h  t h o u g h t s  t h a t  c o u n t e r  t h e  o n e s  w e
h a b i t u a l l y  t h i n k. F o r  b e t t e r  o r  w o r s e,  t h e  s u b c o n s c i o u s  m i n d
h e a r s  e v e r y t h i n g. R e m e m b e r,  e v e r y  t h o u g h t  w e  t h i n k  t a k e s  u s  a n d  o t h e r s
a r o u n d  u s  e i t h e r  s t r a i g h t  t o  h e a v e n  ( a n  a w a r e n e s s  o f  o u r
o n e n e s s )  o r  s t r a i g h t  t o  h e l l  ( t h e  e g o ’ s  s t a t e  o f  s e p a r a t i o n ). I f
w e  t h i n k  g o o d  a b o u t  t h e  w o r l d,  t h e n  w e ’ r e  l i a b l e  t o  s e e  i t. A n d  i f  w e  t h i n k  b a d,  w e ’ r e  l i a b l e  t o  s e e  t h a t  t o o. W e
a c h i e v e  s o  l i t t l e  b e c a u s e  w e  h a v e  u n d i s c i p l i n e d  m i n d s. *  W e
a l l o w  o u r s e l v e s  t o  w a n d e r  f a r  t o o  e a s i l y  i n t o  n e g a t i v e
t h o u g h t s  a n d  n e g a t i v e  w o r d s. A n d  f r o m  b o t h  c o m e  n e g a t i v e
e x p e r i e n c e. S i n c e  a l l  m i n d s  a r e  j o i n e d,  c o n f l i c t  b e t w e e n  a n y  t w o  o f
u s  c o n t r i b u t e s  t o  w a r,  a n d  r e c o n c i l i a t i o n  b e t w e e n  a n y  t w o  o f
u s  t a k e s  u s  c l o s e r  t o  w o r l d  p e a c e. O u r  s m a l l e s t  j u d g m e n t
a d d s  t o  w a r,  a n d  o u r  s m a l l e s t  f o r g i v e n e s s  a d d s  t o  p e a c e. M i r a c l e s  a f f e c t  s i t u a t i o n s  w e  w i l l  n e v e r  e v e n  k n o w  a b o u t. *
T h e  b u t t e r f l y ’ s  w i n g s  i n  S o u t h  A m e r i c a  a f f e c t  t h e  w i n d
p a t t e r n s  a t  t h e  N o r t h  P o l e,  a n d  t h o u g h t s  o f  t r u e  p e a c e  i n
I d a h o  a f f e c t  p l a n s  f o r  p e a c e  i n  P a l e s t i n e. W h a t  a ne x t r a o r d i n a r y  o p p o r t u n i t y  a s  w e l l  a s  r e s p o n s i b i l i t y  w e  h a v e,
t o  t r y  t o  g e t  i t  r i g h t. T h e  P o w e r  o f  L a n g u a g e

O n e  o f  t h e  g i f t s  w e  c a n  g i v e  o u r  c h i l d r e n  i s  t o  t e a c h  t h e m
t h e  m e t a p h y s i c a l  p o w e r  o f  w o r d s. “ I  h a t e  s c h o o l, ”
“ E v e r y b o d y  h a t e s  m e, ”  a n d  “ I ’ m  n o t  g o o d - l o o k i n g  e n o u g h ”
a r e  p o w e r f u l  s t a t e m e n t s  t h a t  s e e m  i n n o c u o u s  b u t  a r e  n o t. I t
b e h o o v e s  u s  a s  p a r e n t s  t o  t e a c h  o u r  c h i l d r e n  t h a t  w h a t  w e
p r o c l a i m  t o  b e  t r u e  w i l l  t h e n  s e e m  t


,  y o u  s e e,  a n d  t h a t ’ s  w h y  I ’ m
n o t  h a p p y. ”
Y e t  s o m e w h e r e  d e e p  i n s i d e  a  l i t t l e  v o i c e  b r e a k s  t h r o u g h :
“ M a y b e  y e s,  m a y b e  n o … ” T h e  o n l y  w a y  w e  c a n  b e  h a p p y  i s
i f  w e  a r e  w i l l i n g  t o  t a k e  r e s p o n s i b i l i t y  f o r  o u r  o w n
e x p e r i e n c e. E v e n  w h e n  s o m e o n e  h a s  t r u l y  w r o n g e d  u s,  i t  i s
i m p o r t a n t  t o  a s k  o u r s e l v e s  w h a t  p a r t,  h o w e v e r  s m a l l,  w e
m i g h t  h a v e  u n w i t t i n g l y  p l a y e d  i n  e i t h e r  c r e a t i n g  t h e
s i t u a t i o n  o r  a t  l e a s t  a l l o w i n g  i t  t o  o c c u r. O u r  f i r s t  w o r k  i s  t o  a s k  o u r s e l v e s,  “ W h a t  d i d  I  d o,  o r  n o t
d o,  t o  c o n t r i b u t e  t o  t h i s  d i s a s t e r? ”  W h i l e  o t h e r s  m i g h t  h a v e
t h e i r  o w n  k a r m a  t o  c l e a n  u p,  w e  c a n  a t  l e a s t  t r y  t o  c l e a n  u p
o u r  o w n. I  h a d  a n  e x p e r i e n c e  t h a t  h u r t  m e  d e e p l y,  i n  w h i c h  I  f o u n d
m y s e l f  a b u s e d — n o t  j u s t  b y  a n  i n d i v i d u a l,  b u t  b y  a  g r o u p  o f
p e o p l e  a c t i n g  i n  a  s o r t  o f  p s y c h o l o g i c a l  c o n c e r t. M y
e x p e r i e n c e  w a s  n o t  u n i q u e,  a s  m a n y  p e o p l e  h a v e
e x p e r i e n c e d  w h a t  I  w o u l d  c a l l  “ i n s t i t u t i o n a l  a b u s e. ”
Y e t  i t  w a s  o n l y  w h e n  I  w a s  w i l l i n g  t o  w i t h d r a w  m y
b e l i e f  i n  t h e  u l t i m a t e  r e a l i t y  o f  w h a t  h a d  b e e n  d o n e  t o  m e
t h a t  I  c o u l d  f r e e  m y s e l f  f r o m  t h e  e f f e c t s  o f  w h a t  h a d  b e e nd o n e  t o  m e. O n  t h e  l e v e l  o f  s p i r i t,  n o  o n e  h a d  d o n e  a n y t h i n g
t o  h u r t  m e  b e c a u s e  o n  t h e  l e v e l  o f  s p i r i t,  o n l y  L o v e  i s  r e a l. L o v e l e s s  b e h a v i o r  h a d  c e r t a i n l y  o c c u r r e d,  b u t  i f  o n l y  l o v e  i s
r e a l,  t h e n  o n l y  l o v e  c a n  t o u c h  m e. *  G o d  c o u l d  m o r e  t h a n
c o m p e n s a t e  f o r  w h a t e v e r  d a m a g e  h a d  b e e n  d o n e,  f o r  “ w h a t
m a n  i n t e n d s  f o r  e v i l,  G o d  i n t e n d s  f o r  g o o d. ”  A s  l o n g  a s  I
h e l d  b a c k  m y  f o r g i v e n e s s,  h o w e v e r,  I  h e l d  b a c k  m y  o w n
h e a l i n g  a s  w e l l. I f  I  c o u l d  f o r g i v e  w h a t  h a d  h a p p e n e d  t o  m e,  I  w o u l d
b e c o m e  d e e p e r  a n d  m o r e  p r e p a r e d  t o  s e r v e  H i m. I t  i s  n o n e
o f  m y  b u s i n e s s  w h a t  h a p p e n s  t o  o t h e r s  w h o  w e r e  i n v o l v e d
i n  t h i s  d r a m a. T h e  o n l y  d r a m a  t h a t  m a t t e r s  i s  t h e  o n e  i n  m y
o w n  h e a d  a n d  h e a r t. I f  I  c a n  c o m e  t o  u n d e r s t a n d  t h a t  n o
l i e s,  n o  i n j u s t i c e,  n o  t r a n s g r e s s i o n  o f  a n y  k i n d  c a n  b e g i n  t o
t o u c h  w h o  I  e s s e n t i a l l y  a m,  t h e n  I  w i l l  r e c e i v e  t h e  g r e a t e s t
p r i z e  o f  a l l :  I  w i l l  l e a r n  w h o  I  e s s e n t i a l l y  a m. F o r  t h e  p a r t  o f
u s  t h a t  c a n  b e  l i e d  a b o u t,  i n s u l t e d,  m i s t r e a t e d,  o r  b e t r a y e d  i s
o n l y  a  f i c t i o n  o f  o u r  m o r t a l  m i n d. M a r i a n n e  W i l l i a m s o n  i s  a
p o


 n d  n o b l e  e f f o r t. S u s a n  B. A n t h o n y  m a d e  a  s u p r e m e  a n d  n o b l e  e f f o r t. W e  h a v e  n o t
m a d e  a  s u p r e m e  a n d  n o b l e  e f f o r t. I n  f a c t,  m o s t  o f  u s  m a k e
v e r y  l i t t l e  e f f o r t  t o  c h a n g e  t h e  w o r l d. B u t  t h e n  w e  f e e l
f r u s t r a t e d  w h e n  w e  s e e  t h a t  i t ’ s  n o t  c h a n g i n g! U s u a l l y,  w h e n  p e o p l e  s a y,  “ W e ’ v e  t r i e d  s o  h a r d! ”  t h e y ’ r e
n o t  r e a l l y  t a l k i n g  a b o u t  t h e m s e l v e s. I t ’ s  m o r e  l i k e,  “ W e l l,
t h e r e  a r e  o t h e r  p e o p l e  I  k n o w  w h o  h a v e! ”  I t ’ s  l a u g h a b l e
w h e n  y o u  t h i n k  a b o u t  i t. P e r h a p s  w e  d o n ’ t  r e a l i z e  t h e  b i g
s e c r e t  i n  o u r  m i d s t —  w h i c h  i s n ’ t  h o w  l i t t l e  p o w e r  w e  h a v e
t o  c h a n g e  t h i n g s,  b u t  r a t h e r  h o w  m u c h  p o w e r  w e  h a v e  t h a tw e  a r e n ’ t  u s i n g! W e ’ r e  l i k e  b i r d s  w h o  w e r e  n e v e r  i n f o r m e d,
o r  h a v e  f o r g o t t e n,  w e  h a v e  w i n g s. B u t  a  g r e a t  r e m e m b e r i n g  i s  r e v e r b e r a t i n g  a m o n g  u s,  a n d
w h a t e v e r  w e ’ v e  d o n e  o r  h a v e n ’ t  d o n e,  s u c c e e d e d  a t  o r
f a i l e d  a t ;  w h a t e v e r  t i m e  w e ’ v e  u s e d  w e l l  o r  t i m e  w e ’ v e
w a s t e d ;  w e  a r e  h e r e,  w e  a r e  a v a i l a b l e,  w e  a r e  p r e s e n t  t o  t h e
m o m e n t  a n d  u p  t o  t h e  c h a l l e n g e. A l l  w e  n e e d  r e m e m b e r  i s  t h i s :  i f  G o d  h a s  g i v e n  u s  a  j o b
t o  d o,  H e  w i l l  p r o v i d e  f o r  u s  t h e  m e a n s  b y  w h i c h  t o
a c c o m p l i s h  i t. *  A l l  w e  h a v e  t o  d o  i s  a s k  H i m  w h a t  H e
w a n t s  u s  t o  d o  a n d  t h e n  b e  w i l l i n g  t o  d o  i t. G o a l s

B e f o r e  a  s p i r i t u a l  a w a k e n i n g,  w e  l i v e  o u r  l i v e s  p r e t t y  m u c h
o n  o u r  o w n. W e  g o  i n t o  s i t u a t i o n s  w i t h  o u r  w o r l d l y  t h o u g h t
f o r m s  u s u a l l y  c e n t e r e d  a r o u n d  o u r  o w n  a g e n d a,  o u r
i n d i v i d u a l  g o a l s,  a n d  o u r  n e e d s  a s  w e  d e f i n e  t h e m. Y e t  o n c e
w e ’ r e  o n  t h e  m i r a c l e  w o r k e r ’ s  p a t h,  w e  s t a r t  t o  s u r r e n d e r
o u r  g o a l s  t o  G o d. S o m e t i m e s  I  h a v e  f o u n d  m y s e l f  b e i n g  f a i r l y  s u r r e n d e r e d
i n  d e c i d i n g  w h a t  t o  d o,  y e t  g r a b  t h e  c o n t r o l s  w h e n  i t  c o m e s
t o  h o w  I  g o  a b o u t  d o i n g  i t. I t ’ s  n o t  e n o u g h  t o  a l l o w  G o d  t o
d e c i d e  w h a t  a c t i o n  t o  t a k e. W e  h a v e  t o  a l s o  a l l o w  t h e  S p i r i t
o f  G o d  t o  d e e p l y  i n f l u e n c e  w h o  w e  a r e  w i t h i n  t h e  a c t i o n.Y o u  m i g h t  f e e l  g u i d e d  t o  a  c e r t a i n  m e e t i n g. B u t  i f  y o u r
t h o u g h t s  d u r i n g  t h e  m e e t i n g  a r e  a r r o g a n t  o r  j u d g m e n t a l,  i f
y o u r  b e h a v i o r  i s  c o n t r o l l i n g  o r  i m m a t u r e,  t h e n  e v e n  i f
y o u ’ r e  w h e r e  y o u  “ s h o u l d ”  b e,  y o u  s t i l l  b l o w  i t  o n c e  y o u ’ r e
t h e r e! O u r  p e r s o n a l  e n e r g y  b o t h  a t t r a c t s  a n d  r e p e l s  o u r
g o o d. P e o p l e  t e l e p a t h i c a l l y  f e e l  t h e  t e n o


 simply answers 0 or 1,
universe "thinks" about it may be quite
philosophers through twenty-five 7. EVER YDA Y CRITICAL POINT
true or false. (Any ambiguities in the
something else. centuries has been staggering in its scope
ANAL YSIS
process are introduced by the questioning
Motive in questioning is highly
and complexity. Y et, overall there are
method, not the answering mechanism. significant. Always ask first, "I may ask
few areas of agreement as to the nature of
The Potential Applications for Research
See Appendix B, Chapter II, and below.) this question?" Never ask a question
truth. W ithout an objective yardstick,
W e have described thus far give some
W e can identify the level of truth of anyunless you are prepared for the answer;
every individual who has ever lived has
suggestion of the limitless uses to which
statement, belief system or body of
the facts may be quite dif ferent from
had to sift through the changing this method lends itself. As the
knowledge. W e may accurately measure
what you currently believe. Though there
reflections of life to discern his own
interaction of attractor fields of ener gy
the truth of any sentence, paragraph,
is a potential for emotional upset through
truth; this seems a never -ending struggle
with human consciousness reveals itself
chapter, or entire book, including this
the unwise use of this method,
to which man is condemned by virtue of
in an interaction of mind and body, the
one.1 W e can reliably identify our own
experience has shown that continuing the
his own mental design. basic level of available ener gy in anylevel of consciousness or motive in any
line of inquiry will enlar ge the context
(92) This design predicates that any enterprise can be calibrated by
anyone, enterprise. W e now have available a
and heal the disturbance. Let us say a
statement will be true only within a given
anywhere, any time. All that is required
perspective on social movements and
young woman asks, "My boyfriend is
context, despite the fact that the is to have two people, one of whom is
history never before possible, Political
honest?" "He is good for my life?" and
definitions and derivations of that context
familiar with the muscle-testing
research is not confined to the present. the answers are negative. She is
are invisible and unstated. It is as though
technique described in this study. The
W e can look back into history to make
disappointed to find his love is selfish
every individual is exploring life with a
practical implications are staggering; this
calibrations, for instance, to compareand his interest exploitative. But further
compass that has a unique setting. That
tool can be as germinal in the continuing
Gorbachev with Stalin, T rotsky with
questions provide a resolution: "This
any meaningful dialogue at all is possible
evolution of society as any of the major
Lenin, and so on. relationship would end in emotional
bespeaks man's enormous compassion
discoveries of the physical sciences to
In all of these exercises kinesiology
pain?" (Y es.) "I am saving myself a lot of
for his own condition and attests that
date. Let us spell out in more pragmatic
reveals the hidden implicit order by
misery now by knowing this?" (Y es.) "I
giving cohesion to the whole is an all-
detail what this could mean in everyday
making it explicit, disclosing its true
can learn from this experience?" (Y es.) inclusive, overarching attractor Field thatlife. nature. The use of the system is self-
On a more mundane level, the same
facilitates the manifestation of the Inasmuch as the calibrated power of
an educative and self directing. Each technique can determine whether
an
possible into the actual. identified attractor pattern is directly
answer, it will be discovered, leads to the
investment is an honest one or not, or
Concordance emer ges from the related to its degree of veracity, or level
next question--happily, in an upward and
whether an institution can be trusted. W e
or ganizing patterns hidden behind of truth, it is possible to cleanly
beneficial direction. W e discover the
can accurately predict the potential of
apparent chaos; thus the evolution of
distinguish true from false, constructive
truth about ourselves because our new developments, not only in
mankind progresses despite the from destructive, the practical and
questions themselves are merely the
marketing, but in medical research or
apparently aberrant signals of individualsef ficient from (94) the unworkable and
reflections of our own motives, goals and
engineering. W e can check the safety
at any given moment. Chaos is only a
wasteful. W e can identify motive, agenda
levels of awareness. It is always precautions being used on great oil
limited perception. Everything is part of
and goal in any project or in individuals
informative to calibrate not the answer,
tankers. W e can judge in advance the
a lar ger whole; everyone is involved in
themselves. Sheep's clothing need no
but the question. advisability of military strategy. W e can
the evolution of the all-inclusive attractor
longer hide the wolf. In discussing the process, we must
ascertain who is fit to govern and
Field of consciousness itself. It is this
As we have seen, consciousness reacts
emphasize again, more specifically, some
distinguish the statesman from the mereevolution, innate to the overall Field of
decisively to the dif ference between truth
aspects of the form of questioning. politician. In the case of a media event,
consciousness, which guarantees the and falsehood. Y ou may instantly
Precision (95) in wording is of paramount
we can instantly tell whether the
salvation of mankind, and with it, of all
reconfirm this by stating your true age
importance. The question might be interviewer or the interviewee is
telling life. The nobility of man is in his
(let us say that you are forty-three years
posed, for instance, "Is this decision a
the truth, and, if he is, what level of truth
constant struggle with his own unasked-
old), "I am forty-three years old," and
good one?" But what do we mean by
is being expressed. (If you try this
for existence in a world which is a house
having someone press down on your
"good"? Good for whom, and in what
during a network news hour you mayextended arm. Y ou will stay strong. Now
time frame? Questions have to be very
have a shocking r evelation; on many
45
46
occasions all the public figur es ar e
recent prominent case, the accuser is
assassination, and in a society where
Commerce
lying.) telling the truth, and the accused is still
defendants are treated by the media as if
It is possible to diagnose an ailing
(96) W ant to tell if that's a good used car to
holding a high of fice. proven guilty merely by virtue of having
business or industry and solve its
buy? Easy. If a salesman is telling the
been accused, they need public protection
problems without risking financial
Health Research
truth? Simple. Y our new romanticas much as the accusers. resources on experiments. Complete
interest a good bet.? This a reliable
The failure to eradicate certain diseases
analysis of a business starts with
Statistics and Methodology: T ime Saving
product.? That employee trustworthy? or find their cure (97) is often due to the
calibrating the current and past levels of
What is the degree of safety of a new
fact that reason is its own limitation. Great amounts of money and time are
collective motivation and the abilities of
device; will it be successful or a flop? False answers often preclude searching
spent gathering data to document what
all concerned in its operation, Next, one
What is the integrity, skill and for true causes. For instance, it is
could be discerned in minutes. For
may calibrate what level needs to be
competence level of a particular doctor or
currently dogma that tobacco causesinstance, to "prove" the validity of the
reached by the various departments to
lawyer? Who is the best available
cancer; our research, however, revealed
kinesiolocical method (98) itself to the
succeed. Then policies, personnel,
therapist, teacher, coach, repairman, that or ganically grown tobacco tests
skeptical, the following procedures had
products, supplies, advertising, marketing
mechanic or dentist.? What levels of
kinesiolocicalally strong, whereas
to be followed: 15 dif ferent small groups
and hiring procedures can be similarly
consciousness are required to properly
commercial tobacco tests weak. T obacco
totaling 360 subjects were tested with
assessed. V arious market strategies can
dischar ge the duties of specific public
was not noted as a carcinogen before
both positive and negative stimuli then be (99) investigated without
of fices, and what are the levels of the
1957 and it does so now as the result of(statistical analysis revealed p <_.001) 2)
investment in expensive market analysis,
incumb


's and the
mother's. Brain capillaries respond to dehydration by dilating if histamine stimulates them. These antihistamines will
block the capillary dilating action of histamine whe n the brain has to tabulate more information than normal, such as
when under the pressure of stress. The brain will get less blood supply when antihistamines are used for dyspeptic
pain treatment. The primary ca use of Alzheimer's disease is chr onic dehydration of the body. In my opinion, brain cell dehydration is
the primary cau se of Alzheimer disease. Aluminum toxicity is a secondary com plication of dehydration in areas of
the world with com paratively aluminum-free water. Caution: In the technically advanced Western socie ties
aluminum sulphate is at times used in the process o f water purification for delivery into the city water supplies. In
prolonged dehydration, the brain cells begin to shrink. Imagine a plum gradually turning into a prune. Unfortunately,
in a dehydrated state, many, m any functions of brain cells begin to get lost, such as the transport system that
delivers neurotransmitters to nerve endings. One of my medical friends took this information to heart and started
treating his brother who has Al zheimer's disease by forcing him to take more water every day. His b rother has
begun to recover his memory, so much so that he can now follow con versation and not frequently repeat himself. The improvement became noticeable in a matter of weeks. It should be recognized that although pain is localized to the region of the stomach, the dehydration is established all
over the body. No t recognizing dyspeptic pain to be a thirst signal calling for water will, later in Me, cause the human
body many irreversible problems. Of course, a stomach tumor could cause a similar pain. However, that pain will not
disappear with water. It will continue to recur. In case there are repeated pains even when water intake has been
regulated for a number of days, it wou ld be prudent to consult a physician for assessment of the condition. If the
pain is from gastritis and duodenitis, or even peptic ulcerations, regular intake of water is a must in the daily routine
and dietary adjustments for the treatment of the conditions. COL ITIS PAIN
Colitis pain, felt in the lower left part of the abdomen, should initially be viewed as another thirst signal for the human
body. It is often associated with constipation, itself caused by persistent dehydration. One of the main functions of the large intestine is the process of taking water out of the excrements so that too
much of it is not lost in the waste matter after food digestion. When there is dehydration, the residue is naturallydevoid of the normal amount of water necessary for its easier passage. Also, by slowing down the flow and further
squeezing the content, even the final drops of water will be drawn away from the solid residue in the large gut. Thus,
constipation will become a complication of dehydration in the body. With added food intake, more solid waste  will be
packed into the intestine and increase the burden for passage of its hardened waste content. This process w ill
cause pain. Colitis pain should initially be considered as a thirst sig nal of the body. With adequate water intake, the
left lower abdominal pain that is associated with constipation will disappear. Eating an apple, a pear, or an orange in
the evenings will help reduce constipation in the next day. FALSE APPENDICITIS PAIN
A severe pain can sometimes appear on the right lower abdominal region. It can mimic an inflammation of the
appendix and present some similarity to the pain of early appendicitis. Other distinguishing characteristics a re not
seen; there is no rise in body temperature; there is no guarding and tenderness in the abdominal wall and no feeling
of nausea. One or two glasses of water will relieve this lower  right abdominal pain. One glass of water can serve as
a diagnostic tool in this particular condition. HIATUS HERNI A
You often com e across the classical dyspeptic pain that the doctor has diagnosed as hiatus hernia (hiatal hernia). Hiatus hernia means displacement of the upper part of the stomach through the gap of the diaphragm (the
esophageal hiatus) into the chest cavity. This wou ld be an unnatural location for the stomach to be in. With a part of
the stomach in the chest, food digestion becomes painful. The acid in the stomach will freely push upward and
touch the unprotected wall of the esophagus. It causes the pain of heartburn. Normally, the content of the upper part of the stomach is se aled off and cannot pass upward into the esophagus
when food is being digested. The normal direction of intestinal contractions is downward, from the mouth to the
rectum. Furthermore, there are two valves that prevent the regurgitation of food upward. One valve is located in the
wall of the tract betwee n the esophagus and the stomach. This valve only relaxes when food is going into the
stomach. The other trap valve is located outside of the tract in the diaphragm, where the esophagus passes t hrough its hiatus
to join the stomach. This "tra p valve" is synchronized to relax every time the food that is being swallowed  in the
esophagus has to pass th rough it. At other times, it is tight and does not permit the content of the stomach to pass
upward. This is the normal state of affairs for the two "valves" that prevent the passage of food from reversing
direction and passing upward. The intestinal tract, from the mouth to the rectum, is a long tube. Different parts of it have developed special
physical and functional attributes to make the process o f food digestion and the evacuation of its waste  products a
well-integrated and smooth operation. There are many, many local hormones that make this operation possib le. Local hormones are chemical messengers that signal and time the next stage of the process to "kick in." They
cause the necessary enzyme s to be secreted to further the breakdown and subsequent absorption of the active
materials in food. Early in the process of digestion, acid is secre ted in the stomach to activate the enzymes and help in the breakdown
of solid proteins such as meat and hard-to-digest foods. Normally, the liquefied but highly acidic content of the
stomach is pumped into the first part of the intestine. There is a valve between the stomach and the intestine. It is
called the "pyloric valve." The operation of this valve is regulated by th e message system from either side of the
"tract." It is one thing for the stomach to wish to empty its co ntent into the intestine; it is another thing for the
intestine to be ready to receive this highly corrosive and acidic gastric co ntent
The pancreas is a  gland that secretes insulin to regulate blood sugar. It also pours some essential digestive
enzymes into the intestine. The pancreas has, at the same time, the physiological responsibility of rendering the
intestinal environment alkaline before the acid from the stomach can reach the intestine. The most important
function of the pancreas is its constant role of manufacturing and secre ting of a "watery bicarbonate solution"—the
alkaline solution that will neutralize the acid that enters the intestine. To manufacture the watery bicarbonate
solution, the pancreas will need much water from the circulation. In dehydration, this process is not very efficient. For this reason, the pyloric valve will not receive the dear signals to open and allow stomach acid to pour into the
intestine. This is the first step in the production of the dyspeptic pain, the initial thirst indicator of the human body. When we drink water, depending on the volume of water that enters the stomach, a hormone/neurotransmitter
called "motilin" is secreted. The more water we drink, the more motilin is produced by the intestinal tract and can be
measured in blood circulation. The effect of motilin on the intestinal tract, as its name implies, is to produce rhythmic
contractions of the intestines— peristalsis—fro m its upper parts to its lower end. Part of this action would involve the
timely opening and closing of the valves that are in the way of flow of the intestinal content. Thus, when there is enough water in the body for all the digestive processes that depend on the availability of water,
the pancreas will produce its watery bicarbonate solution to prepare the upper part of the intestinal tract to receive
the acidic content of the stomach. Under such ideal circumstances, the pyloric valve is also allowed  to open for the
evacuation of the content of the stomach. Motilin has a major "transmission" role in coordinating this action. Motilin
is a satiety hormone secreted when water extends the stomach wall. The problem begins when there is not enough water in the body for these digestive events to take place in acoordinated manner. In no way will the system allow the corrosive acid content of the stomach to reach the intestine
if the mechanism to neutralize it is not effective. The damage would be irreparable. The walls of the intestines do
not possess th e same protective layer against acid that is available to the stomach. The first thing that happens is
the reversal of the strength of contraction in the valves on either side of the stomach. The pyloric valve will constrict
more and more. The ring valve between the esophagus and the stomach and the external "valve" of the diaphragm will become
more relaxed. Initially, som e


, and movement and sen
sations are limited. In another version, the man faces the woman's
back while she bends her legs a little and sticks out her buttocks
(as in Mandarin Ducks Joining). This is doing it in the "spoon"
fashion, or as the French say, a Ia paresseuse, the lazy way. Again,
penetration is not deep, unless the man has a long stalk. This posi
tion is good if the woman is pregnant, or if the couple has chil
dren sleeping in the same room, as it is not too noticeable under a
blanket. Riding
The earliest known depiction of sexual positions, which dates
back to the Stone Age, shows a woman in a riding position, squat
ting atop a supine man. Riding positions make the n1an a captive
lover and give the woman all the frcedon1 of n1oven1cnt. Some
men like this change, while others, especially those sensit ive about
their machismo, do not. The man lies on his back, and the wonun kneels or crouches
astride hin1, facing eitht.·r his head (as in Fish Linking Scales or
Butterflies Fluttering) or his feet (as in Bunny Licking Its Fur or
Wild Ducks Flying Backward). If the wotnan faces the man's
head, he n1ay plact.· a snull cushion under his sacrun 1 to elevate his
pelvis, and bend his knees slightly to support her buttocks. If the
wonun faces his feet, the partners will experience sensations, but
without crucial cyt.' contact. If nt.·itht·r partner has any tnisgivings, and if the riding posi
tion docs not bcco n1c a tin:d habit, it can be cxtrcn1ely arousing to
both partn ers. The intense sensations created are due to the fact O��·Hmic Brit rkmamh ip atrd M14ltiple 0�
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that the woman's grotto channel is expanded and her cervix low
ered by gravity, and as a result the glans of the jade stalk is pressed
when penetration is deepest. Any movement, internal or exter
nal, will result in the partners' genitals jostling against each other. Deep penetration is possible for even a relatively short stalk. Riding positions demand agility, coordination, and advanced
erotic dynamics from the woman. They are not advised for vir
gins, pregnant women, or women with a shallow moon grotto, or
men with a long jade stalk. Sitting
Sitting positions are somewhat similar to riding ones. They give
both partners some freedom of movement, but because penetra
tion is shallower than in riding positions, sensations are not as
sharp as when the man lies on his back. In sitting positi ons the
man sits on a stiff armless chair or bench and the woman sits
astride him, facing him (as in Cranes Entwining Necks or Hum
ming Ape Embracing the Tree). He spreads her buttocks with his '� '\....
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knees while she holds on to his neck. By clasping her hips with his
hands, he can regulate the thrusts. The woman can control the
depth of penetration by leaning backwar d to increase it and for
ward to decrease it. In the sitting position the man can fondle the
woman's breasts and clitoris, and enjoy her facial expressions. In the so-called TV position, the woman sits with her back to
ward the man and her thighs spread (as in Goat Hugging the
Tree). This does not allow deep penetrati on and is easy to discon
nect accidentally. Penetration can be deepened if the woman
bends forward and the man leans backwar d. The back-to-face
position is useful if the woman is pregnant or the man has an over
longjade stalk. Rear Et1try
Rear-entry positions arc another ancient Chinese favorite because
they give the won1an very keen and unusual sensations. (The O�(!asmic BritJkmanship and Multiple 0�
French call such rear-entry positions t'n lt'l'rtttc, "like a grey
hound.") Son1c people tind thcn1 unnatural or t·ven debasing be
cause they arc characteristic of other nurnnuls. Actually. as quite
a tcw anthropologists and sexologists rnaintain. rear-entry posi
tions arc n1ore natural than t:Kc -to-f ace ones. Rear-entry positions facilitate deep penetration, except when
the woman lies on her stonuch below the nun (as in Cleaving Ci
cadas). Here the wornan's buttocks get in the way. keeping penetra
tion shallow and causing the nun's jade stalk to slip out easily. The
tnan's weight is n1ostly on the wonun, and he cannot stimulate her
clitoris. This n1ay be a satisfactory position for thin couples only. Other versions of rear entry, however, can be very stimulat
ing. The wotnan tnay kneel on all fours with the man kneeling
behind her (Stepping Tigers). She may lower her head. in the
knees-to-ch est position. her chest and knees touching the bed. Or she may kneel on the edge of the bed with the man standing
behind her (Donkeys of Spring). A rather extreme version, found
not in the old Chinese classics but in later erotic paintings, has the
woman standing, then bending sharply forward so that her hands
touch the floor, while the man stands behind her. Rear entry is stimulating for a simple geometric reason: The
vaginal tube slopes downward while the penis shaft slopes up
ward. Because of these different angles, once the penis is inserted,
its thrusting movements create a stronger friction and give keener
sensations. If either or both partners change their postures, even
slightly, they can experience any number of different sensations. With the woman on all fours, for example, if the angle is right, the
underside of the jade stalk can stimulate the clitoral area. Most
rear-entry positions are especially effective for G spot orgasms. Warning: In cases of rear entry, the female genitals can create a
vacuum and suck in air. Then, during the thrusting movement,
air sometimes escapes with a disconcerting noise. Rear entry thus
may not be suitable for newlyweds or polite lovers. But if familiar
partners agree to ignore this occasional sound effect, they can en
joy intense sensations. Standing
Copulating while standing is awkward and not very rewarding,
but it is good for impromptu or quickie lovemaking. The union is
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easier if the man is shorter, and can be made easier if the woman
stands on a low stool or other slight elevation to be hig her than the
man. Two mu ch more stim ulatin g variations require a mus cular
nun or a light wom an. In one, the couple beg ins in the face-to
face sitting position. The man stand s up after insertion, holding
the buttocks of the wom an, whose legs arc w rapped around his
back and whose hands cling to his neck. If he is up to it, the man
can walk around, making a thrust with each step. The other ver
sion is more strenuous for the woman and is possible only if she is
lean and supple. Once she and the man are linked, the man stands
up. She wraps her legs around him, then disengag es her hands
from his neck and, using them to support herself, leans back so
that her head reach es to the floor. Whimsy
Then there are more or less playful positions; variations on the
standards. Here are a few, requiring certain degrees of athletic
ability. One popular Chinese position is "old man pushing the wheel
barrow." This somewhat strenuous posture usually begins with
the woman's kneeling on all fours by the edge of the bed. The man
stands upright and enters from the rear. The woman extends her
legs, and the man holds her thighs as if gripping the handles of a
wheelbarrow. They remain united as he moves slowly backward
away from the bed. Using her hands as support and facing the
floor, she "walks" on her hands on the floor in a coordinated
movement. The man pushes her forward around the room. Another odd position which might be called "scissors, scis
sors," has a horizontal and a vertical version. Both feature a novel
angle of insertion. The horizontal version is quite restful: The
woman lies on her side in bed and raises her upper thigh. The
man, lying on his back and spreading his thighs, moves in be
tween her thighs.


icult,	begin
with	exercises	that	involve	distraction,	such	as	walking	with	your	mouth
closed,	any	of	the	small	breath	hold	exercises	or	bringing	your	attention	to
your	inner	body. These	are	explained	in	detail	further	on. Note	of	caution
W
hile	breathing	exercises	are	perfectly	safe	for	most,	they	are	not
recommended	for	a	number	of	people. If	you	are	unsure,	do	not	attempt
breathing	exercises. Instead	contact	me	via	the	contact	information	in
appendix. Category	1. Do	not	attempt	any	of	the	breathing	exercises	if	you	have	or
are	undergoing	any	of	the	following:
Cancer	treatment
Type	1	diabetes
Thrombosis
Epilepsy
Schizophrenia
Unsatisfactory	blood	pressure	levels
Chest	pains	or	pain	in	the	heart	region
Sickle	cell	anemia
Arterial	aneurysm
Any	heart	problems	in	the	past	six	months
Uncontrolled	hyperthyroidism
A	known	brain	tumor	or	kidney	disease.Cleansing	reactions
A
bout	two	thirds	of	the	people	who	undergo	reduced	breathing	experience	a
detox	or	cleansing	reaction. Better	volume	breathing	improves	blood	flow	and
the	oxygenation	of	all	tissues	and	organs. Cleansing	reactions	take	place	when
the	CP	moves	through	10,	20	and	40	seconds. It	can	also	occur	when	the	CP	is
two,	four	and	six	times	its	initial	value. Note:	if	you	experience	an	increased	feeling	of	coldness	as	you	apply	reduced
breathing,	cease	the	exercise	and	consult	with	an	experienced	practitioner. An
increased	sensation	of	coldness	can	indicate	a	drop	in	blood	sugar	levels	and	a
snack	is	recommended. Generally,	cleansing	reactions	are	an	aggravation	of	your	usual	symptoms,	are
mild	and	can	last	from	several	hours	to	several	weeks. For	most	people,	these
reactions	last	just	one	to	two	days. Depending	on	the	person,	typical	symptoms	include:
Females	may	be	emotional
Males	may	be	depressed
Diarrhea
Slight	aches	and	pains
Mucus	from	the	nose	or	lungs
More	frequent	visits	to	the	bathroom
Loss	of	appetite
Increased	yawning	and	fatigue
General	feeling	of	un	wellness
Short-term	headache
Increased	irritability	or	anxiety
More	saliva
Metallic	or	coppery	taste	in	the	mouth	and	increased	demand	for	water. Don’t	worry;	it	is	highly	unlikely	that	you	will	experience	every	reaction. If
you	do	undergo	a	strong	cleansing,	your	body	has	gone	through	a	major
physiological	change	and	you	will	feel	much	better	from	it. To	help	reduce	the	intensity	and	duration	of	cleansing	reactions,	drink	warm
water	regularly	throughout	the	day	and	continue	with	reduced	breathing	by
relaxation. (Drink	¼	teaspoon	of	sea	salt	dissolved	in	hot	water	to	help	restoreessential	minerals)

During	the	cleansing,	your	Control	Pause	will	decline	and	your	pulse	will
increase. Both	your	pulse	and	control	pause	will	normalize	when	the
cleansing	has	passed,	and	you	will	feel	much	better. An	integral	part	of	the
cleansing	is	a	loss	of	appetite,	therefore	reduce	your	food	intake	and	increase
fluid	intake. On	a	positive	note,	everyone	will	experience	improvements	in	their	health,
including:	increased	calmness	and	concentration;	less	anxiety,	stress	and
uncontrolled	thought	activity;	better	moods,	better	sleep,	more	energy	and
improved	well-being.Cleansing	Reactions

By	intensively	applying	reduced	breathing,	you	will	make	quicker	progress
but	may	experience	a	stronger	cleansing	reaction. By	gently	applying	reduced	breathing,	you	will	make	slower	progress	but	will
experience	a	more	gentle	cleansing	reaction. Cleansing	reactions	are	an	aggravation	of	your	symptoms. During	cleansing,
you	may	experience	anxiety,	depression,	emotions,	a	racing	mind,	fatigue,
headaches,	tummy	upset,	insomnia,	a	runny	nose	and	more. Having	a	cleansing	reaction	is	not	negative. It	is	positive	as	your	body	is
becoming	healthier. For	the	first	time	in	your	life,	you	are	dealing	with	the
root	cause	of	your	condition. Work	your	way	through	the	cleansing. It’s	not	easy,	but	boy	is	it	worth	the
effort! Historical	symptoms	in	reverse
As	your	CP	increases,	you	may	experience	symptoms	in	reverse. As	your	health	condition	improves,	your	immune	system	frees	up	to	focus	on
dormant	conditions. Historical	health	issues	can	come	to	the	surface	for	a	little	while,	until	your
immune	system	deals	with	them. Your	health	is	not	getting	worse. You	are	now	getting	better.How	to	stop	panic	attacks,	anxiety	and	stress	with	Many	Small	Breath
Holds
(A	free	video	of	this	exercise	is	available	from
www.ButeykoDVD.com
	.) T
his	exercise	is	very	useful	to	stop	panic	and	anxiety	attacks	and	stress. It
will	produce	results	similar	to	the	old	brown	paper	bag	routine	but	is	a	lot
safer,	as	it	allows	you	to	maintain	your	oxygen	levels. The	objective	of	this
exercise	is	to	keep	your	breathing	calm. In	addition	to	stopping	attacks,
Many	Small	Breath	Holds
can	be	practiced
hundreds	of	times	per	day. If	you	feel	that	you	are	not	making	progress	with
reduced	breathing	exercises,	then	I	encourage	you	to	practice	this	exercise	all
day	and	into	the	night. It	is	gentle,	suits	everybody	and	will	dramatically
reduce	your	symptoms. If	you	panic	while	practicing	any	of	the	remaining
reduced	breathing	exercises,	you	will	find	that	beginning	with	this	exercise	is
easier. Many	Small	Breath	Holds
to	reduce	symptoms:
Do
Many	Small	Breath	Holds
of	two	to	five	seconds	each,	as	follows. Breathe	in,	breathe	out	and	hold	your	breath. Hold	your	breath	for	two	to	five	seconds. Do	not	attempt	to	hold	your
breath	for	longer	than	this,	as	this	will	only	increase	your	breathing	and
possibly	aggravate	your	symptoms. Your	maximum	breath	hold	should
be	no	greater	than	half	your	Control	Pause	at	that	time. For	example,	if
your	CP	is	four	seconds,	then	do	small	breaths	hold	for	only	two
seconds. After	each	breath	hold,	breathe	normally	for	10	to	15	seconds. Don’t
interfere	with	your	breathing. Continue	to	do	a	small	breath	hold	followed	by	normal	breathing	for	10
to	15	seconds	until	your	symptoms	have	passed. When	you	experience	the	first	symptoms	of	a	panic	attack,	anxiety	or
stress,	immediately	do
Many	Small	Breath	Holds
. Don’t	wait	until	the
symptoms	worsen,	as	getting	your	breath	under	control	will	be	a	lot	more
difficult. If	you	wake	up	during	the	night	with	attacks,	then	sit	up	in	bed
and	do
Many	Small	Breath	Holds
to	calm	your	breathing. Very	important:
these	techniques	are	to	be	used	in	conjunction	with	normalday-to-day	treatments.Nasal	Breathing	for	good	health
(A	free	video	of	this	exercise	is	available	from
www.ButeykoDVD.com
	.) A
ll	of	your	bre


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	(a	typical	comparison	is
shown	in
Chart	3.4
). After	initiation	with	aflatoxin,	foci	grew	(were
promoted)	far	more	with	the	20%	protein	diet	than	with	the	5%	protein	diet. 33,
34
Up	to	this	point,	all	of	the	animals	were	exposed	to	the	same	amount	of
aflatoxin. But	what	if	the	initial	aflatoxin	exposure	is	varied? Would	protein
still	have	an	effect? We	investigated	this	question	by	giving	two	groups	of	ratseither	a	high-aflatoxin	dose	or	a	low-aflatoxin	dose,	along	with	a	standard
baseline	diet.<|eot_id|><|begin_of_text|>Summarize the following text section accurately and concisely. Maintain specific details and numerical information, and use anti-repetition mechanisms:

        But	funding	of
genetic	research	continues	to	spiral	upwards	in	the	belief	that	specific	genes
account	for	the	occurrence	of	specific	diseases,	in	the	hope	that	we	somehow
will	be	able	to	“turn	off”	these	nasty	genes. Drug	company	public	relations
programs	now	depict	a	future	where	each	of	us	will	have	a	personal	ID	card
cataloging	all	of	our	good	and	bad	genes. Using	this	card,	we	will	be	expected
to	go	to	our	doctor,	who	will	prescribe	a	single	pill	to	suppress	our	bad	genes. I	strongly	suspect	these	miracles	will	never	be	realized,	or	if	tried	they	will
have	serious,	unintended	consequences. These	futuristic	pipe	dreams	obscure
the	affordable,	efficacious	health	solutions	that	currently	exist:	solutions
based	in	nutrition. In	my	own	laboratory	we	have	shown	in	experimental	animals	that	cancer
growth	can	be	turned	on	and	off	by	nutrition,	despite	very	strong	genetic
predisposition. We	have	studied	these	effects	in	great	detail	and	have
published	our	findings	in	the	very	best	scientific	journals. As	you	will	see
later,	these	findings	are	nothing	short	of	spectacular,	and	the	same	effects
have	been	indicated	over	and	over	again	in	humans. Eating	the	right	way	not	only	prevents	disease	but	also	generates	health
and	a	sense	of	well-being,	both	physically	and	mentally. Some	world-class
athletes,	such	as	ironman	Dave	Scott,	track	stars	Carl	Lewis	and	EdwinMoses,	tennis	great	Martina	Navratilova,	world	champion	wrestler	Chris
Campbell	(no	relation)	and	sixty-eight-year-old	marathoner	Ruth	Heidrich
have	discovered	that	consuming	a	low-fat,
plant-based	diet	gives	them	a
significant	edge	in	performance. In	the	laboratory,	we	fed	experimental	rats	a
diet	similar	to	the	usual	American	fare—rich	in	animal-based	protein—and
compared	them	with	other	rats	fed	a	diet	low	in	animal-based	protein. Guess
what	happened	when	both	sets	of	rats	had	an	opportunity	to	voluntarily	use
exercise	wheels. Those	fed	the	low-animal	protein	diet	exercised
substantially	more,	with	less	fatigue,	than	those	fed	the	type	of	diet	that	most
of	us	eat. This	was	the	same	effect	observed	by	these	world-class	athletes. This	shouldn’t	be	news	to	the	medical	establishment. A	century	ago,
Professor	Russell	Chittenden,	a	famous,	well	established	nutrition	researcher
at	Yale	University	Medical	School,	investigated	whether	eating	a	plant-based
diet	affected	students’	physical	capacities. 34,	35
	He	fed	some	students,	fellow
faculty	and	himself	a	plant-based	diet	and	measured	their	physical
performance	tests. He	got	the	same	results	as	our	rats	almost	a	century	later—
and	they	were	equally	spectacular. Then	there	is	the	question	of	our	excessive	dependence	on	drugs	and
surgery	to	control	our	health. In	its	simplest	form,	eating	the	right	way	would
largely	obviate	the	enormous	costs	of	using	drugs,	as	well	as	their	side	effects. Fewer	people	would	need	to	wage	lengthy,	expensive	battles	with	chronic
disease	in	hospitals	over	their	last	years	of	life. Health	care	costs	would	drop
and	medical	mistakes	would	wane	as	premature	death	plummeted. In	essence,
our	health	care	system	would	finally	protect	and	promote	our	health	as	it	is
meant	to	do. SIMPLE	BEGINNINGS
As	I	look	back,	I	often	think	about	life	on	the	farm	and	how	it	shaped	my
thinking	in	so	many	ways. My	family	was	immersed	in	nature	every	waking
moment. In	the	summer,	from	sunrise	to	sunset,	we	were	outdoors	planting
and	harvesting	the	crops	and	taking	care	of	the	animals. My	mother	had	the
best	garden	in	our	part	of	the	country	and	toiled	day	in	and	day	out	during	the
summer	to	keep	our	family	well	fed	with	fresh	food,	all	produced	on	our	own
farm. I’ve	had	an	amazing	journey,	to	be	sure. I	have	been	startled	time	and	time
again	by	what	I	have	learned. I	wish	that	my	family	and	others	around	us	had
had	the	same	information	back	in	the	mid-1900s	that	we	now	have	about	food
and	health. If	we	had,	my	father	could	have	prevented,	or	reversed,	his	heart
disease. He	could	have	met	my	youngest	son,	his	namesake,	who	is
collaborating	with	me	on	this	book. He	might	have	lived	for	several	more
years	with	a	higher	quality	of	health. My	journey	in	science	over	the	past
forty-five	years	has	convinced	me	that	it	is	now	more	urgent	than	ever	to
show	how	people	can	avoid	these	tragedies. The	science	is	there	and	it	must
be	made	known. We	cannot	let	the	status	quo	go	unchallenged	and	watch	our
loved	ones	suffer	unnecessarily. It	is	time	to	stand	up,	clear	the	air	and	take
control	of	our	health. 2
A	House	of	Proteins
M
Y	ENTIRE	PROFESSIONAL	CAREER
	in	biomedical	research	has	centered	on
protein. Like	an	invisible	leash,	protein	tethered	me	wherever	I	went,	from	the
basic	research	laboratory	to	the	practical	programs	of	feeding	malnourished
children	in	the	Philippines	to	the	government	board-rooms	where	our	national
health	policy	was	being	formulated. Protein,	often	regarded	with	unsurpassed
awe,	is	the	common	thread	tying	together	past	and	present	knowledge	about
nutrition. The	story	of	protein	is	part	science,	part	culture	and	a	good	dose	of
mythology. I	am	reminded	of	the	words	of	Goethe,	first	brought	to	my
attention	by	my	friend	Howard	Lyman,	a	prominent	lecturer,	author	and
former	cattle	rancher:	“We	are	best	at	hiding	those	things	which	are	in	plain
sight. ”	Nothing	has	been	so	well	hidden	as	the	untold	story	of	protein. The
dogma	surrounding	protein	censures,	reproaches	and	guides,	directly	or
indirectly,	almost	every	thought	we	have	in	biomedical	research. Ever	since	the	discovery	of	this	nitrogen-containing	chemical	in	1839	by
the	Dutch	chemist	Gerhard	Mulder,	protein	has	loomed	as	the	most	sacred	of
all	nutrients. The


structors	that	have	the	programs. America	is	entrusting	the	important	task	of	educating	our	children	about
nutrition	and	health	to	the	dairy	industry. In	addition	to	ubiquitous	nutrition
lesson	plans	and	“educational”	kits,	the	industry	supplies	high	schools	with
videos,	posters	and	teaching	guides	regarding	nutrition;	it	runs	special
promotions	in	cafeterias	to	increase	milk	consumption	in
thousands	of
schools;	it	distributes	information	to	principals	at	national	conferences;	it	runs
back-to-school	promotions	with	over	20,000	schools;	and	it	runs	sports
promotions	targeted	toward	youth. Should	we	be	worried? In	a	word,	yes. If	you	are	curious	as	to	what	kind
of	“education”	is	being	taught	by	the	dairy	industry,	take	a	look	at	their	Web
site. 9
	When	I	visited	the	site	in	July	2003,	one	of	the	first	bits	of	information
to	greet	me	was,	“July	is	National	Ice	Cream	Month.”	Upon	clicking	for	more
information	on	National	Ice	Cream	Month,	I	read,	“If	you’re	wondering	if
you	can	have	your	ice	cream	and	good	nutrition	too,	the	answer	is	‘yes’!”
9
Great. So	much	for	combating	childhood	obesity	and	diabetes! The	Web	site	is	divided	up	into	three	sections,	one	for	educators,	one	for
parents	and	one	for	food	service	professionals. When	I	looked	at	the	Web	site
in	July	2003	(the	Web	site	regularly	changes	its	content),	in	the	educator
portion	of	the	site,	teachers	could	download	lesson	plans	to	teach	nutrition	to
their	classrooms. Lesson	plans	included	making	hand	puppets	of	cows	and
dairy	foods	and	doing	a	finger	play. Once	the	puppets	are	made,	the	teacher
should	“[t]ell	the	students	they’re	going	to	meet	five	special	friends,	and	these
friends	want	boys	and	girls	to	grow	up	to	be	strong	and	healthy.”
9
	Another
lesson	was	“Dairy	Treat	Day,”	where	each	child	gets	to	taste	cheese,	pudding,
yogurt,	cottage	cheese	and	ice	cream. 9
	Or	teachers	could	lead	their	classes	in
making	“Moo	Masks.”
9
	For	the	more	advanced	fourth	grader,	teachers	could
do	a	lesson	plan	from	Pyramid	Explorations	in	which	students	explore	the
five	food	groups,	and	their	health	benefits,	as	follows
9
:
Milk	Group	(Build	strong	bones	and	teeth.) Meat	Group	(Build	strong	muscles.) Vegetable	Group	(Help	you	see	in	the	dark.) Fruit	Group	(Help	heal	cuts	and	bruises.) Grain	Group	(Give	us	energy.) Based	on	the	evidence	presented	in	the	previous	chapters,	you	know	that	if
this	is	what	our	children	are	learning	about	nutrition	and	health	then	we	are	in
for	a	painful	journey,	courtesy	of	Dairy	Management,	Inc.	Obviously	neitherkids	nor	their	parents	are	learning	about	how	milk	has	been	linked	to	Type	1
diabetes,	prostate	cancer,	osteoporosis,	multiple	sclerosis	or	other
autoimmune	diseases,	and	how	casein,	the	main	protein	in	dairy	foods,	has
been	shown	to	experimentally	promote	cancer	and	increase	blood	cholesterol
and	atherosclerotic	plaque. In	2002,	this	marketing	Web	site	delivered
over	70,000	lesson	plans
	to
educators. 8
	The	dairy	industry	truly	is	teaching	its	version	of	nutrition	to	the
next	generation	of	Americans. The	industry	has	been	doing	this	for	decades,	and	it	has	been	successful. I
have	encountered	many	people	who,	when	they	hear	about	the	potential
adverse	effects	of	dairy	foods,	immediately	say,	“Milk	can’t	be	bad.”	Usually
these	people	don’t	have	any	evidence	to	support	their	position;	they	just	have
a	feeling	that	milk	is	good. They’ve	always	known	it	to	be	that	way,	and	they
like	it	that	way. You	can	trace	some	of	their	opinions	back	to	their	school
days,	when	they	learned	that	there	are	seven	continents,	two	plus	two	equals
four,	and	milk	is	healthy. If	you	think	about	it	this	way,	you	will	understand
why	the	dairy	industry	has	had	such	exceptional	influence	in	this	country	by
using	education	for	its	marketing	purposes. If	this	marketing	program	weren’t	such	a	widespread	threat	to	our
children’s	health,	it	would	be	downright	laughable	that	an	industry	group
would	try	to	peddle	its	food	product	under	such	a	thinly-veiled	“education”
plan. Don’t	people	wonder	what’s	going	on	when	almost	every	single
children’s	book	advertised	in	the	“Nutrition	Bookshelf”	portion	of	this	Web
site	revolved	around	either	milk,	cheese	or	ice	cream,	with	such	titles	as
Ice
Cream:	Great	Moments	in	Ice	Cream	History
? 9
	After	all,	during	July	2003
there	were	no	vegetable	books	anywhere	to	be	found	on	this	“Nutrition
Bookshelf”! Aren’t	they	healthy? At	least	when	the	dairy	industry	describes	all	of	these	school-related
activities	in	the	official	reports	to	Congress	and	in	industry	press	releases,	it
rightly	refers	to	them	as	“marketing”	activities.CONJUGATED	LINOLEIC	ACID
The	dairy	industry	doesn’t	stop	with	kids. For	adults,	the	industry	puts	a
heavy	emphasis	on	“science”	and	the	communication	of	research	results	that
might	be	construed	as	showing	health	benefits	from	eating	dairy	foods. The
dairy	industry	spends	$4	to	$5	million	a	year	to	fund	research	towards	the
goal	of	finding	something	healthy	to	talk	about. 7,	10
	In	addition,	the	dairy
industry	promoters	employ	a	Medical	Advisory	Board	made	up	of	doctors,
academics	and	other	health	professionals. These	scientists	are	the	ones	who
appear	as	medical	professionals	in	the	media,	providing	science-based
statements	supporting	the	health	benefits	of	milk. The	Airport	Club	was	a	good	example	of	industry	efforts	to	maintain
favorable	product	image	and	“confidence.”	In	addition	to	keeping	an	eye	on
potentially	damaging	projects,	the	Club	was	trying	to	generate	research	that
might	show	that	cancer	could	be	prevented	by	drinking	cow’s	milk. What	a
coup	that	would	be! At	that	time,	the	industry	was	getting	quite	edgy	about
the	growing	evidence	showing	that	the	consumption	of	animal-based	foods	is
associated	with	cancer	and	related	ailments. Their	hook	for	this	research	was	an	unusual	group	of	fatty	acids	produced
by	bacteria	in	the	cow’s	rumen	(the	biggest	of	the	four	stomachs). These	fatty
acids	were	collectively	called	conjugated	linoleic	acid	(CLA),	which	is
produced	from	the	linoleic	acid	commonly	found	in	corn	that	the	cow	eats. From	the	cow’s	rumen,	CLA	is	then	absorbed	and	gets	stored	in	the	meat	and
milk	of	the	animal,	eventually	to	be	consumed	by	humans. The	big	payday	for	The	Airport	Club	was	when	initial	tests	on
experimental	mice


. A common commercial
method is to soak the seeds in te
pid water for 24 hours and then place them in an incubator held at about 120 degrees F.
for 48 hours or longer. In the home, seeds can be sprouted by
soaking them overnight and placing them in a sterilized
colander or any other sterilized container that has holes for drainage. They are then flooded with lukewarm water three to
six times each day. An ordinary flowerpot may be converted
into a sprouter simply by screening the hole at the bottom. The screen keeps the seeds in the pot and permits all water to
run out, thus assuring good drainage. You can also put your seeds in an ordinary glass casserole. After they are flooded
with water, simply place cover on casserole, and tip so as to
permit water to run from the outlet. Another popular method
for the home is the fruit jar method. The seeds are placed in
the jar, and a piece of cheesecloth is fastened on the top and held in place with a rubber band. If an open screw top is
available, this may simply be turned on the jar, over the
cheesecloth, thus replacing the rubber band. Or for a still
more practical sprouter, a permanent screen may be fastened
over the open screw top. After the seeds are soaked overnight in the jar, simply invert the jar to remove the water. You can
then pour additional water through the cheesecloth three or
more times each day, and remove it by inverting the jar. Between watering the seeds, leave the jar partly inverted to permit continuous drainage of water and entry of air. As a rule, wheat, rye, and barley seeds are preferred when
they have just begun to sprout or when the sprouts are no longer than the seeds; mung bean sprouts are preferred about
one and one-half to three inches long; alfalfa sprouts may be
taken when one to two inches long, while soy bean and pea sprouts are good either long or short. The sprouts are eaten
with the seeds, and they may be taken alone or mixed with
salads and liquefied drinks. Th e sprouted cereal grains are
usually preferred when served with honey and milk or cream as a breakfast cereal. D
RYING AND FREEZING FOODS
   Raw foods are most appropriate for human nourishment
when used in their fresh state. Yet, there is some reason for preparing certain foods by the process of drying. While
refrigeration has been an enormous aid in preserving fresh
foods longer, it has its limitations. Thus the extra supply of
seasonal foods may be preserved by drying in the sun. There
is unquestionably some loss of vitamin C and other nutrients in the drying process, but this is far less damaging than the
chemical changes brought about by heat. Farm animals are
forced to live during winter months on dry feed, and whereas
the
y do not maintain the fine condition of green-fed animals, they are far superior to those given cooked foodstuffs. It may
be added that animal feeding experiments have shown that
sun-dried alfalfa meals are far superior to dehydrated meals,
and we may expect the same to be true of most dried foods. The excessive heat used in artificial dehydration makes the
method less desirable. We are all accustomed to the use of dried apricots, raisins,
and prunes. Yet few people realize the large number of other
foods which lend themselves well to the drying process. Apples, peaches, pears, bananas, raspberries and many other
fruits may be dried in the sun. Sun-dried sweet corn is a delicious food. Meat may be cut into thin slices and dried in
the sun. The early North American Indians were well known
for their sun-drying of foods, and we might well take a few
lessons from their experiences. The Indians cut much of their
buffalo meat into slices one-half inch thick and sun-dried these without the addition of salt or smoke. They made cakes
weighing from fifteen to twenty-five pounds from dried
berries. In civilization we can utilize an even wider variety of
sun-dried foods, and, as with the Indians, we can do so
without the use of salt, smoke, sulphur, and other harmful
preservatives. Along with sun-drying, freezing is a method of giving
variety to the diet and aiding in the storage of extra foods. Nutritive losses in frozen foods are very slight and confined
to the thawing period. However, it cannot be said that frozen
foods are equal in all respects to fresh foods. The commercial
practices of bleaching vegetables, heat-processing fruit juices, and saturating fruits with refined sugar syrup prior to freezing
eliminate these frozen foods from the raw diet. The home
deep-freeze is adapted to storing some foods, but not all foods. All frozen vegetables are inferior in flavor and texture
to fresh vegetables when consum ed in their raw state. Fruits
are much better adapted to the freezing process. Ordinarily,
home-frozen fruits are treated with refined sugar syrup, just
as commercial fruits are, in order to delay enzyme action and thus assure better preservation. But the practice is entirely
unnecessary. All fruits may be frozen with complete
satisfaction without added sugar, the only requirement being
that honey be used as a substitute. Fruits frozen with honey
preserve their original color and flavor every bit as well as those frozen with sugar, and they are far more healthful. Either the whole berries or s liced tree fruits may be frozen,
or, if preferred, the juices may be extracted and frozen. All
foods should be consumed as soon as possible after thawing. In addition to the regular deep-freeze, the refrigerator freezer
 compartment and the ice cream freezer may be used in
preparing certain frozen foods. RECIPES
   With a basic knowledge of the many foods that may be
used in an uncooked diet, as well as some of the techniques of
preparing such foods, you will be in a position to utilize
recipes and menus for your own enjoyment and physical benefit. Here you will find recipes designed for the use of a wide variety of raw foods, as may be available under good conditions in regions favored with the widest production and
marketing of food products. They represent an ideal to work
for as far as the general circumstances permit, but that is all. Don't become disturbed if you cannot obtain all of the foods
mentioned; substitutions can always be made and the dietary
may be adjusted to fit in with the selection of foods you find
available. The fundamental need in utilizing raw foods is to make your
meals as tasty and appetizing as possible. If you apply
imagination and good judgment in the techniques of food preparation, you will find yourself enjoying your foods far
more than you ever did in the past. The food combinations
that may be developed in beverages, dressings, salads, confections, desserts, etc., are almost endless. Hundreds in each category may be devised at will. Here you will find a limited number to start with, and as you proceed to work and
experiment with raw food preparations, you will doubtless
find many new ones which may also suit your individual
taste. V
EGETABLE JUICE COCKTAILS
POTASSIUM COCKTAIL
2 cups carrot juice      ½  cup spinach juice
1 cup celery juice       ¼cup parsley juice
RHUBARB COCKTAIL
1 cup pineapple juice       1 cup rhubarb juice
RADISH COCKTAIL
2 cups pineapple juice       ½cup radish juice
 BEET LEAF COCKTAIL
2 cups tomato juice        ½ cup beet leaf juice
1 teaspoon lemon juice
VITALITY COCKTAIL
1 cup celery juice        1 cup orange juice
IRON COCKTAIL
1 cup beet juice        1  cup blackberry juice
1 cup spinach juice
APPETIZER COCKTAIL
1 cup pineapple juice        1 cup dandelion juice
BEAUTY COCKTAIL
½ cup celery juice            ½  cup watercress juice
½ cup cucumber juice      ¼ cup parsley juice
½ cup tomato juice
CARROT-COCONUT COCKTAIL
2 cups carrot juice         ½cup coconut juice
PINEAPPLE-COCONUT COCKTAIL
2 cups pineapple juice        ½ cup coconut juice
CARROT-CELERY COCKTAIL
1 cup carrot juice         1 cup celery juice
REFRESHER COCKTAIL
½ cup celery juice         ½  cup pineapple juice
½ cup spinach juice
CUCUMBER COCKTAIL
1 cup cucumber juice         1 cup grapefruit juice
STRAWBERRY COCKTAIL
1 cup strawberry juice         ½ cup rhubarb juice

 APPLE COCKTAIL
1 cup apple juice         1 cup carrot juice

BEVERAGE COMBINATIONS PREPARED IN THE
ELECTRIC  BLENDER
   The beverages that can be made in the electric blender
number in the thousands. For all beverages you need at least two parts of liquid to one part of solid. Fruits, vegetables, and coconut should be cut into small pieces before blending. Raw nut butters can always be used in place of fresh nuts, and they
will reduce the time required for mixing. If a rather thick
beverage is to be made, it is best to pour in the liquid first and then add the solid ingredients slowly while the mixture is
turning. Many of the beverages may be converted into soups
simply by warming (but not cooking) them over a fire and
serving in soup