, negativ-
ity, judgment, complaints, gossip, cynicism, resentment and fault-
finding from your vocabulary and your inner dialogue. Replace
these with optimism, love, acceptance, kindness and peace as your
way of processing your world and the people in it. Regardless of how much you may be tempted to go back to the cyn-
ical habits, remind yourself that this is the energy that you are
putting out into the world, and it sends a message of blockage to the
energy that would return what you desire to you. If you are filled
with negativity, you are out of balance and your resentments indi-
cate that you do not feel worthy or ready to accept the loving energy
that you desire. Give yourself quiet time each day to erase feelings of unworthiness. This time of prayer or meditation or just experiencing silence will
nourish your soul and will eventually remove any doubts about you
not deserving to be the beneficiary of the universe’s abundance. 87
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Read spiritual literature and poetry, and listen to soothing classical
music whenever possible. I have found that simply reading the
poetry of Walt Whitman, or Rabindranath Tagore, or Rumi puts
everything into a more sacred perspective for me. It is like doing one’s spiritual homework to read the great teach-
ings of the masters, including the New Testament, A Course in
Miracles, the Torah, the Koran, the Bhagavad Gita. These great
works are a way to become in spirit (inspired) and to dissolve
doubts about your deserving to materialize in your life what you
desire. This beautiful poem from Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet is an exam-
ple of such literature. I include it here for you to study. Pay partic-
ular attention to the words “Your hearts know in silence the
secrets of the days and nights” and “For the soul walks upon all
paths.” These are the thoughts I have been emphasizing through-
out this book in encouraging you to know your own divine wor-
thiness. On Self-Knowledge
FROM The Prophet BY KAHLIL GIBRAN (1923)
And a man said, Speak to us on self-knowledge. And he answered, saying:
Your hearts know in silence the secrets of
the days and nights. But your ears thirst for the sound
of your hearts’ knowledge. You would know in words that which
you would have always known
in thought. You would touch with your fingers
the naked body of your dreams. 88
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And it is well you should. The hidden well-spring of your soul must
needs rise and run
murmuring to the sea;
And the treasure of your infinite depths
would be revealed to your eyes. But let there be no scales to weigh your
unknown treasure;
And seek not the depths of your knowledge with staff or
sounding line. For self is a sea boundless and measureless. Say not, “I have found the truth,” but rather,
“T have found a truth.”
Say not, “I have found the path of the soul.”
Say rather, “I have met the soul walking
upon my path.”
For the soul walks upon all paths. The soul walks not upon a line, neither does
it grow like a reed. The soul unfolds itself, like a lotus of
countless petals. Allow yourself to be surrounded by things of beauty as much as pos-
sible. I am writing these words on Marco Island in southwest Florida. Each evening I leave my typewriter and go out to the beach and
experience the magnificence of the sun setting over the Gulf of
Mexico. Each time I participate in this daily ritual I am filled with
awe at the enormous energy that is involved in moving the earth
once more in its orbital relationship to the sun. I breathe in this
energy and feel thankful for being a part of all this beauty. To be a part of this sunset each evening fills me with a sense of a
home beyond this planet and opens me up to the deeper nature
within myself. I could never feel unworthy of the grace and munifi-
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cence of the universe when J am immersed in such beauty. It is the
same with virtually any experience of beauty—it has a tendency to
remove the doubt about your own divinity and connection to the
ultimate truth that is in everything and everyone. Practice kindness toward yourself and others as frequently as pos-
sible. Give up your need to be right and win in favor of being kind and
you will soon know the bliss of inner peace. Remember, it is your
highest self that only wants peace. When you are practicing kind-
ness, peace shows up right on schedule. When you are at peace with
yourself and your world, you know that you are a worthy recipient
of all that comes your way. You begin to trust in the energy that
brings the fulfillment of your desires. When you are in turmoil and consequently preoccupied with
winning and defeating, you are at the mercy of your ego, which
loves the confusion. All of the inner confusion keeps you wonder-
ing about yourself and your own value in comparison to others. This brings in the doubt about your worthiness to receive and
manifest. Make it your own special mission to be kind to others each day at
least once, and to extend the same privilege to yourself as much as
possible. You always have a choice in how your inner self is going to
react. The choice of guilt, worry, fear or judgment is nothing more
than a thought transferred to your physiology. When your physical
self is imbalanced with these emotions, you become too sick and
too unhappy to even think about participating in the act of co-
creating a blissful life. You sabotage yourself, and all because of an
unwillingness to be kind to yourself and to others. Begin to process the universe as a friendly rather than an unfriendly
place. Place all of your wounds from the earlier stages of your life
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into the category “Lessons for Life.” Stop leading with those
wounds and making them your badge of identification. Disengage yourself from the attitude of this being an evil world
filled with evil people, and, beginning today, look for the good in
people you meet. Remember, for every act of evil there are a mil-
lion acts of kindness. This universe runs on the energy of harmony
and balance. Breathe in that energy and breathe out those ideas of
your being life’s victim. All of the attachment to your traumas cre-
ates a cellular toxicity in your body, and a spiritual poisoning of your
soul,
Say it over and over until it registers: “I am what I am and I am
worthy of the abundance that is the universe and all that is in it,
including me.”
You are now on a path of knowing you are worthy of attracting and
manifesting in your world. You are aware of your highest self. You
trust in yourself and the divine wisdom that created you. You know
that you are not separate from your environment and that the power
to attract is within you. The next principle involves the energy of love and how important
it is to know and experience it in all of your being before you begin
applying the last three principles of manifestation. 91
Mira Bai knows that to find the Divine One
The only indispensable is Love. —MIRA BAI
CONNECTING TO THE DIVINE SOURCE WITH
UNCONDITIONAL LOVE
The Sixth Principle
here is no greater power in heaven or on earth than pure,
unconditional love. This is the heart of the sixth principle of manifes-
tation. The nature of the God force, that unseen intelligence in all things,
which causes the material world and is the center of both the spiri-
tual and physical plane, is best described as pure, unconditional love. It is the glue that holds all things material in place and keeps them
from collapsing into uncountable particles. This God force is the
oversoul to which we are always connected because we are localized
extensions of that force. You may feel infinitely worthy of attracting to yourself material
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and spiritual prosperity, but if you are not living the way of uncondi-
tional love you are interfering with your ability to manifest in your
life. In order to be divinely aligned with this universal infinite energy,
you must become unconditional love. Though it seems easy and even appropriate to announce, “I prac-
tice unconditional love,” it is far from a reality for most of us on this
physical plane. Unconditional love has eluded most of us, largely
because we tend to identify it as affection or sentiment. THE ENERGY OF LOVE DISSOLVES LIMITATIONS
When I speak of love emanating from your soul and from the
divine consciousness of God, I speak of something that the lower self
or the ego cannot grasp. I am not speaking about “feeling good”
toward others, romantic love, showering everyone with affection or
“touchy-feely” behavior. This unconditional love that I write of here
is an experience of the harmony of life. It is simply too deep and too
profound for our ordinary selves to activate. This energy of unconditional love is the power behind creation. It
guides all of our natural laws. This love can be imagined as a vibration
that carries thought forms from one’s mind into material expression. In its highest nature, love is the force that


) twice a day.Tincture  (to make, p. 292). For rheumatism, take 1/2 tsp
with water 3 times a day. Tablets  often also contain
other herbs. T ake for arthritis.Bark is dark
gray and deeply
fissuredSalix alba  (Salicaceae)
White Willow
Justly famous as the original source of salicylic acid
(the forerunner of aspirin), white willow and closely
related species have been used for thousands of years
in Europe, Africa, Asia, and North America to relieve
joint pain and manage fevers. Dioscorides, a Greek
physician in the 1st century ce, suggested taking “willow
leaves, mashed with a little pepper and drunk with wine”
to relieve lower back pain. Habitat & Cultivation
Native to much of Europe, white
willow is also found in North Africa
and Asia, thriving in damp areas, such
as on riverbanks. It is propagated
from semi-ripe cuttings in summer
or from hardwood cuttings in winter. The trees are frequently pollarded
and bark is stripped from branches
of 2- to 5-year-old trees in spring. Related Species
Many Salix species, for example
crack willow ( S. fragilis ), are used
interchangeably with white willow. S. acmophylla  is used on the Indian
subcontinent as a remedy for
fevers. In North American herbal
medicine, black willow ( S. nigra )
is given as an anaphrodisiac
(sexual depressant). Key Constituents
■ Phenolic glycosides
 (up to 11%)
■ Salicin
■ Flavonoids
■ PolyphenolsKey Actions
■ Anti-inflammatory
■ Analgesic
■ Reduces fever
■ Antirheumatic
■ Astringent
Research
■ Salicylic acid & aspirin  Salicylic
acid, a strongly anti-inflammatory
and analgesic compound, was first
isolated from salicin in willow bark
in 1838. It was the forerunner of
aspirin, a chemical drug developed in
Germany during 1899. Salicylic acid
(and salicin) has many of the
properties of aspirin but causes
notably fewer side effects. As such,
it is now being widely researched as
an alternative to aspirin-based anti-
inflammatory medicines such as
ibuprofen. Unlike aspirin, salicylic
acid does not thin the blood, and
any problems it might cause within
the digestive tract are likely to
be minor. ■ Clinical trials Over the last 15
years, clinical trials have shown that
high-strength willow bark extract
offers an effective alternative to
mainstream anti-inflammatory
medicines, particularly in treating
conditions such as osteoarthritis and
lower back pain. In a 2008 clinical
trial published in Phytomedicine,
among people with arthritis of the
hip or knee, aged between 50 and
75, those taking willow bark extract,
after 6 weeks, were rated by
doctors as doing significantly better
than those taking standard aspirin-
based medication. Those taking
willow bark reported far fewer
side effects.White willow
A deciduous tree
growing to 80 ft
(25 m), with green
tapering leaves, and
catkins in spring. Traditional &
Current Uses
■ Joint remedy  White willow is
an excellent remedy for arthritic and
rheumatic pain affecting the back,
and joints such as the knees and hips,
though large doses may be required,
such as a standardized tablet. In
combination with other herbs and
dietary changes, it relieves inflammation
and swelling, and improves mobility in
painful or creaky joints. ■ Fevers & pain  White willow
is taken to manage high fevers. It  White willow  is used in Britain to make
cricket bats. The bark has anti-inflammatory
properties.Parts Used
Key Preparations
& Their UsesBark is stripped from
young branches and used
fresh or dried. Dried barkFresh bark
may also be used to ease headaches
and head pain. ■ Menopause  A cooling herb that
reduces sweating, willow bark can be
helpful in controlling symptoms such
as hot flashes and night sweats. Self-help Uses
■ Arthritis & inflamed
 joints, p. 313. ■ Back pain due to joint
 inflammation, p. 313. ■ Hot flashes & night
 sweats, p. 316. QCaution  Avoid if allergic to aspirin. Do not
take during pregnancy or if breastfeeding. Not suitable for young children. Rarely, may
cause gastrointestinal upset. St John’s wort
Cramp bark
Decoction  (to make, p. 291). For painful joints and aching rheumatic muscles,
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130Salvia miltiorrhizakey medicinal plantsSalvia miltiorrhiza (Lamiaceae)
Dan Shen, Chinese SageDan shen
A hardy perennial growing to 32 in  (80 cm), with toothed oval leaves and clusters of purple flowers. Dan shen is an important circulatory
stimulant. It is sold in herbal markets  across China for use in medicinal formulas. Habitat & Cultivation
Native to China, dan shen is now
cultivated in northeastern China
and Inner Mongolia. It requires
moist, sandy soil and is propagated  by root division in spring. The root is harvested from late autumn through early spring. Related Species
Sage (S. officinalis, p. 131) is closely related, but is used for an entirely different range of medical problems. In Mexico, the related species
S. divinorum is used as a hallucinogen. Key Constituents
■ Diterpenes (tanshinones)
■ Phenolic compounds
■ Volatile oil
■ Vitamin E
Key Actions
■ Tonic to heart and circulation
■ Anticoagulant
■ Dilates the blood vessels
■ Sedative
■ AntibacterialResearch
■ T anshinones There has been
extensive research into dan shen in China, and the tanshinones have been shown to have a profound effect on coronary circulation, reducing the symptoms of angina and improving heart function. ■ Heart attack The whole herb
(rather than isolated constituents) has been used in China to assist patients who are recovering from
a heart attack, and it appears to support heart function at this
critical time. Clinical trials in China, however, have shown that dan shen
is most effective when taken as
a preventative, rather than as a remedy after the heart attack
has taken place. ■ Other research Many recent
clinical trials involving dan shen have used Chinese herbal combinations, rather than dan shen alone, so it is hard to draw conclusions. However, they do provide further evidence  of dan shen’s usefulness in cardio-vascular problems such as high blood pressure, angina, and heart disease. Unusually, two clinical trials in China (2012) found that injected extracts of dan shen were helpful in pre-
eclampsia, a serious condition during pregnancy which involves fluid retention and high blood pressure. Traditional &
Current Uses
■ Circulatory stimulant Dan
shen has been esteemed by the
Chinese for thousands of years as a circulatory stimulant. Like hawthorn (Crataegus oxyacantha, p. 87), it is  a safe, effective remedy for many circulatory problems. It particularly benefits coronary circulation, opening up the arteries and improving blood flow to the heart, and is therefore helpful in treating coronary heart disease. Though it does not lower blood pressure, dan shen
relaxes the blood vessels and improves circulation throughout
the body. ■ Circulatory congestion Dan
shen is used traditionally to treat conditions caused by blood Parts Used
Key Preparations & Their UsesRoot is an ancient
Chinese remedy for circulatory disorders. Dried
chopped rootDried root
Tincture is used by herbalists
to treat angina and other
circulatory problems. stagnation, primarily those affecting
the lower abdomen, such as absent or painful periods and fibroids. ■ Sedative The sedative action of
dan shen helps to calm the nerves, and it is therefore helpful in treating angina, a condition made worse by anxiety and worry. Palpitations, insomnia, and irritability also benefit from dan shen’s sedative properties. Self-help Use
■ Palpitations, p. 302. Decoction (to make, p. 291). For painful periods, take 1⁄3 cup
(75 ml) up to 3 times a day.Recent scientific research supports dan shen’s traditional
usage as a remedy for heart and circulatory problems such as angina and palpitations. The Divine Husbandman’s Classic (Shen’nong Bencaojing), the earliest of all Chinese herbal
texts, listed dan shen as an herb that “invigorates the blood,” and it is still used as a circulatory remedy. In particular, it is taken for period pain and other conditions resulting from circulatory congestion. QCautions For serious circulatory or heart problems, take only under professional
supervision


 body. Medicinal Actions & Uses  Red clover is
used to treat skin conditions, normally in
combination with other purifying herbs such as
burdock ( Arctium lappa,  p. 65) and yellow dock
(Rumex crispus, p. 264). It is also expectorant and
may be used for spasmodic coughs. Red clover’s
significant phytoestrogenic activity has led to
increasing use of the herb to relieve menopausal
symptoms. In most cases it will be preferable to
use extracts of red clover flowers rather than the
isoflavones on their own. Research The isoflavones have an established
phytoestrogenic activity. Red clover isoflavones
have been shown to have not only therapeutic use
during menopause, helping to reduce the impact of Trigonella foenum-graecum
(Fabaceae)
Fenugreek
Description  Strongly aromatic annual
growing to about 32 in (80 cm). Has trifoliate
leaves, yellowish-white pealike flowers, and
sickle-shaped pods. Habitat & Cultivation  Native to North Africa
and countries bordering the eastern Mediterranean,
fenugreek grows in open areas and is widely
cultivated, notably in India. The seeds are collected
during the autumn months. Parts Used  Seeds. Constituents  Fenugreek contains a volatile oil,
alkaloids (including trigonelline), saponins (based
on diosgenin), flavonoids, mucilage (about 27%),
protein (about 25%), fixed oil (approximately 8%),
vitamins A, B1 and C, and minerals. History & Folklore  The Egyptian Ebers
papyrus, which dates from c. 1500 bce, records a
prescription for burns that includes fenugreek. The
seeds were also used in ancient Egypt to induce
childbirth. In the 5th century bce the Greek
physician Hippocrates considered fenugreek to be
a valuable soothing herb. Dioscorides, writing in the
1st century ce, recommended fenugreek as a
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other medicinal plantsTrillium erecT um
remedy for all manner of gynecological problems,
including infection of the uterus and inflammation of the vagina and vulva. Medicinal Actions & Uses  Fenugreek is much
used in herbal medicine in North Africa, the Middle East, and India, being esteemed as a remedy for
a wide variety of conditions. The nourishing
seeds are given during convalescence and to encourage weight gain, especially in anorexia. They are also helpful in lowering fever, with some authorities comparing their ability to that of quinine. The seeds’ soothing effect makes them of value  in treating gastritis and gastric ulcers. They are used to induce childbirth and to increase breast-milk production. Fenugreek is also thought to be antidiabetic and to lower blood cholesterol levels. Externally, the seeds may be applied as a paste to treat abscesses, boils, ulcers, and burns, or used as  a douche for excessive vaginal discharge. Research  Research indicates that fenugreek seed
(preferably powdered) can prove effective in controlling insulin resistance and late-onset diabetes. The seeds help to stabilize blood-sugar levels, though the recommended dosage of seed required is unclear. The seeds also lower blood cholesterol levels. Other potential uses for the seeds include cramping period pains, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and Parkinson’s disease. An Iranian clinical trial in 2014 found that
1⁄10 oz (2–3 g) of powdered
seed helped to reduce menstrual cramps. Caution Do not take during pregnancy. Trillium erectum (Liliaceae)
Bethroot
Description  Attractive perennial with an erect
stem growing to 16 in (40 cm). Has 3 wavy leaves and an unpleasant-smelling, 3-petaled, red to yellow flower. Habitat & Cultivation  Native to North
America, bethroot grows in shady areas in woodlands. The rhizome is usually unearthed  after the leaves have fallen in autumn. Part Used  Rhizome. Constituents  Bethroot contains steroidal
saponins (such as trillin), tannin, resin, fixed oil,  and a trace of volatile oil. History & Folklore  Various Trillium species
were used by Native Americans to aid childbirth, to treat irregular menstrual periods, period pain and excessive vaginal discharge, and, as a poultice, to soothe sore nipples. Medicinal Actions & Uses  Bethroot is a
valuable remedy for heavy menstrual or intermenstrual bleeding, helping to reduce blood flow. It is also used to treat bleeding associated with uterine fibroids. Bethroot may also be taken for bleeding within the urinary tubules and, less commonly, for the coughing up of blood. It remains a valuable herb in facilitating childbirth. A douche of bethroot is useful for excessive vaginal discharge and yeast infections. Caution  Do not take during pregnancy except
under professional supervision. Tropaeolum majus
(Tropaeolaceae)
Nasturtium
Description  Climbing annual growing to 10 ft
(3m). Has straggling stems, rounded leaves, and
orange to yellow trumpet-shaped flowers with a long spur. Habitat & Cultivation  Native to Peru,
nasturtiums flourish in sunny sites. They are grown as an ornamental and as a salad herb. All parts of the plant are harvested in summer. Parts Used  Flowers, leaves, seeds. Constituents Nasturtiums contain
glucosinolates, sulphur glycosides, glucotropaeolin, flavonoids, spilantolic acid, and iodide. Glucotropaeolin is converted into mustard oils by gut bacteria and acts as an antibiotic within the urinary and respiratory systems. History & Folklore  The nasturtium has long
been used in Andean herbal medicine as a disinfectant and wound-healing herb, and as an expectorant to relieve chest conditions.Medicinal Actions & Uses  All parts of
the nasturtium appear to have antibiotic activity. An infusion of the leaves may be used to increase resistance to bacterial infections and to clear nasal and bronchial congestion—apparently the remedy both reduces congestion formation and stimulates the clearing and coughing up of phlegm. It can also prove useful in bacterial cystitis and it makes an effective antiseptic wash for external application.The juice of the plant has been taken internally for the treatment of scrofula (tubercular infection of the lymph nodes). The piquant-tasting leaves and flowers (and juice) of nasturtium are high in vitamin C, and make a good salad vegetable, while the ground seeds have purgative properties.<|eot_id|><|begin_of_text|>Summarize the following text section accurately and concisely. Maintain specific details and numerical information, and use anti-repetition mechanisms:

        History & Folklore
Winter savory was classified
as “heating and drying” by the
classical physicians Dioscorides
and Galen, and was thought to have
therapeutic benefits similar to those
of thyme ( Thymus vulgaris, p. 143). Medicinal Actions & Uses
Winter savory is most often used in
cooking, but it also has marked medicinal benefits. It settles gas and stimulates digestion, helping to
alleviate flatulence and colic. It is warming and has
been taken for chest infections and bronchitis. The essential oil is strongly antibacterial and
may be used to treat candidiasis and other
fungal conditions. Related Species  Summer savory ( S. hortensis )
is a similar herb that has a milder essential oil. Calamint ( Calamintha ascendens, p. 181) is another
close relative. Cautions  Do not take the essential oil internally
without professional supervision. Do not take
winter savory during pregnancy. Saussurea lappa
syn. S. costus  (Asteraceae)
Kuth
Description  Upright perennial herb growing
to 10 ft (3 m). Has heart-shaped leaves and
blue-black flowerheads. Habitat & Cultivation Native to the Indian
subcontinent, kuth is most commonly found in
mountainous areas of Kashmir. The root is
gathered in autumn. Parts Used  Root, essential oil. Constituents  Kuth contains a volatile oil
(consisting of terpenes, sesquiterpenes, and
aplotaxene), an alkaloid (saussarine), and a resin. Saussarine depresses the parasympathetic
nervous system. Saponaria officinalis
(Caryophyllaceae)
Soapwort
Description  Perennial growing to a height of
3 ft (1 m). Soapwort has lance-shaped leaves and
clusters of delicate pink 5-petaled tubular flowers. Habitat & Cultivation  Native to temperate
regions of Europe, Asia, and North America,
soapwort thrives in open woodland areas and
on railroad embankments. It has been widely
cultivated as a garden plant. The herb is gathered
while in flower in summer; the root is unearthed
in autumn. Parts Used  Root, aerial parts. Constituents  All parts of soapwort contain
saponins (around


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ophthalmologist for an eye examination. To my horro r, he prescribed trifocals. My protests were
for naught, and I could see my pictures and road si gns much better. My Second Warning:
Things went on about the same for several months, u ntil I began to notice that if I sat in one
position for more than twenty minutes I would have muscle aches, particularly in the back. My
physician finally gave me a muscle relaxant, after I’d visited him several times with the same
complaint. I was still too naïve to suspect cancer. The medication didn’t help much, and in
another month or so I began to have pains in my che st. This of course upset me considerably, and
I rushed to the physician once more. Over the next few months, several electrocardiogram s were made and nothing out of the ordinary
showed, it couldn’t, because the pain was from the chest muscles — a frequent sign of cancer —
but as usual, I was oblivious to the true early war ning signs. My Third Warning Went Unheeded:
A long, long horrible period of mental depression f ollowed — another true warning sign that
cancer was rearing its ugly head. I went to the phy sician again and practically begged for help,
asking for an antidepressant drug or anything that would help alleviate this chronic, severe
depression. By this time, he was fed up with me and  my complaints and he sat me down and
carefully explained that there was nothing wrong wi th me. My heart was better than his, and it
was high time that I stop worrying about it; after all, it was only in my mind! As cancer progresses, it gives off a toxin that mak es one extremely depressed, and there is a
feeling of impending death a good part of the time. Gradually, during the entire three years of
early cancer growth in my body, I became weaker and  weaker. By this time, I knew something
very tragic was taking place, but I didn’t know wha t, and still didn’t have any suspicion that it
might be cancer. My job, the work I loved so very much, became dista steful. I wanted to give it up and start a new
profession — anything to attempt regaining an inter est in life. After all the many years of college
training for a job I loved to do, I was seriously c ontemplating junking it all. After eight years of
clinical practice and research, I found myself read y to throw in the towel. It was a terrible feeling
to be so sick and not be able to understand why or put a name on it. My thinking became fuzzy,
unclear and irrational. A Fourth Warning — and still not an inkling in my m ind what the culprit might be! During these many months of severe depression, my h air began showing signs of lifelessness,
becoming brittle and coarse. I was losing some, and  what was left was fast becoming gray. Warning Five also escaped my attention! Also, at this time, I developed a hernia. This is t ypical of a person with malignancy, since the
malignancy is accompanied by muscle deterioration. My Sixth Warning:
By this time I was feeling so bad that I reluctantl y returned to my physician. He finally admitted
that there might be something wrong and sent me off  to an internist. After the passing of three
month’s time, during which the Beard Anthrone Cance r test had proved extremely positive and I
had undergone many other tests and diagnostic proce dures including X-rays, the internist finally
suggested biopsies of my pancreas, liver, and intes tines. He suspected that these operations
would reveal cancer. Although the biopsies were not  performed, the physician’s suspicions were
correct. My wife was privately told not only that I had tumo rs in all three organs, but also that in the
doctor’s opinion I had no more than 18 months to li ve. And though I had begun to suspect the
worst, another month passed before I myself learned  of all the facts. Meanwhile, the chief
surgeon in our locale had ruled out full-scale surg ery because he thought I was in such bad shape
that I wouldn’t make it off the operating table ali ve. My wife had been told to take me home and
get our affairs in order as promptly as possible, f or it wouldn’t be long before I’d pass away. Ironically, though I had been doing cancer research  for several years, it had never occurred to me
that I could have it myself. I guess I was just lik e thousands of people who think it can happen to
someone else — but not to them. Only the cancer vic tim can understand the fear and despair that
finally overwhelmed me. This hit me harder, probabl y, than it would have the average person,
because I had been studying and researching the det ails of cancer and had a firsthand insight into
that horror of horrors. Since early childhood, I experienced a deep and abi ding interest in all facets of medicine and I
had spent much of my life studying anything and eve rything I could find in the field. I had spent
two and one-half-years with the military medics and  fourteen years working my way through
college in hospitals doing everything from running electrocardiograms to assisting in surgery —
viewing firsthand the complete gamut of medical pra ctices and witnessing the tragic decline and
ultimate death of hundreds of hopeless cancer victi ms.
With this great deal of knowledge about the medical  community’s various approaches to cancer,
I knew that in spite of all the propaganda fed to t he general public about success rates with
certain treatments, there were actually very few pe ople who survived the medical establishment’s
chemicals, surgical procedures, and radiation treat ments. I didn’t want to be another one of its
statistics. As soon as I realized my true situation, I decided not to take any new patients and prayed that I
would be granted time to complete the work with the  patients already under my care. It took me
about two weeks to overcome the terrific shock and to wrestle with my fate. After days of intensive thought and prayer, I decid ed not to accept the fate of an early death. Instead, I accepted life and my duty to seek out Go d’s Laws concerning cancer and, if possible,
apply them to myself and teach them to others. My doctors had considered performing surgery on me,  but they didn’t think I would make it
through the operation. I was so near death. God, in  his infinite wisdom, had another path for me. Not being able to have surgery turned out to be a g reat blessing, but of course I didn’t see it that
way at the time. The only thing I could do then was  regulate my diet. My life hung in such a
delicate balance (another blessing), that I could f eel very clearly the effect of each food I
ingested. If I ate wrong foods, I could very easily  tell it by the way I felt. As time passed, I realized one of the basic laws of  cancer: Wrong foods caused the malignancy
to grow, while proper foods allowed natural body de fenses to work and the malignancy was
absorbed a little. This is one reason some people c an live so long with cancer, while others
succumb very quickly. Through a process too long to  describe here, I worked out the relationship
of enzymes, minerals, and co-enzymes, as well as pr oper detoxification procedures. By the time I started my program, I was in very bad  shape. I was extremely depressed, with
nothing seeming to work out well. I had a feeling o f impending death most of the time, was
always tired, and became completely exhausted at th e slightest effort. The cancer had eaten into the nerve connections to my heart, causing rapid pulse rates and
irregular beating. My cancerous pancreas was so dam aged and enlarged that I had hypoglycemia
and was going into insulin shock several times a da y. My liver also was cancerous and enlarged. I could not eat much, as I was so nauseated. My int estines were so laden with cancer that I was in
constant pain. I will have scars for a long time to  come. When I finally worked out the total nutritional sup port program, I thought everything would be
wonderful and I would recover without further diffi culties. But I had still another lesson to learn. Recovery can be worse than the disease itself. I no t only had to destroy the cancer, but I had to
rebuild a badly damaged body also. At first, I was anxious to destroy the cancer as qu ickly as possible, but I found that the toxic
poisons made me extremely ill. I had to learn how t o be sure the cancer was dissolving, but not
too fast. At the proper rate, one would feel sick, but not violently ill.
As the body absorbs the cancer, it overloads the bl ood and liver with toxic poisons, making one
feel constantly sick. This, for me, lasted about ei ght months after the cancer growth was stopped. All the while, the mental depression remains and th e diet leaves you with cravings. One has been
accustomed to all the tasty "junk" and it is very h ard to give it up forever. As one begins to get over the "goopy" sick feeling,  he will notice that he has a good day when he
feels wonderful


 is pretty effective and pretty efficient —except for one thing. Your mind has a
very narrow view of “now.” Its perspective is extraordinarily limited. This is by design. If
your mind took in all the data about everything all at once, and tried to process  it all at once,
you would be able to make little sense out of it. That is because too much data is almost
worse than no data at all. (Anyone who has gone into a restaurant to find a menu with 101
item s knows this experience exactly.) In order to consider the data of EverMoment and make it useful (given what it is that
you are here to do, which we are coming to), that data must be considered one piece at a
time. Now this can be done rapidly —indeed, very  rapidly —but it still must be done
sequentially. That is, one item at a time. And even in this, all items may not be considered,
but some must be separated out, so that each item may be considered in and of itself. It is
for this reason that the mind volun tarily assumes a limited perspective. You do this in your own life. If a time comes when you feel you are “on overwhelm,” you
may well say in aggravation to those around you, “Wait a minute, wait a minute! One thing
at a time!”  Your mind does this automati cally. Thus, its perspective is not one in which The Whole of things may be considered, but only a portion of The Whole. Again, this is quite by
design. Your mind is a marvelous mechanism, as I have explained, AND... it is important that
you understand exactly how it works, so that it may work for you and not against  you. Now... the fact that your mind holds a limited perspective does not mean that you do. This would only be true if you were only your mind. But you are more than that. And this is
the crux of the whole point that I have come into your life right now to make. You are more  than your mind. You are also a soul. Indeed, this is the biggest part of you. I
don’t want you to think that I am accusing you now of being small -minded (heh -heh), but,
in fact, your mind is the smallest aspect of your individuated Self. Its perspective (one more
time, for emphasis...) is very, very limited. The impact of this limitation is going to be
made clear to you very, very shortly. The soul, on the other hand, is not limited in its perception. It knows everything, sees
everything, understands everything, and has everything that the living entity you are could
possible wish to have. It has these things because it is these things. It h as love because it is
love. It has peace because it is peace. It has harmony because it is harmony. It has synergy
because it is synergy. It has glorious expression because it is glorious expression. It has all
these things and more. There is only one thin g it does not have. It does not have the
experience  of them. That is where the rest of you comes in. Now we are getting down to the nub of it. Now we are getting down to the System of the
Soul, and how it works. The soul operates on a system of Synergistic  Energy eXchange —or what we have
abbreviated as S.E.X. All of life operates on such a system and is created by it. When energy
is transferred, it is transformed. It then becomes energy in formation. This energy
information is broken down by the mind, as I have already described, into bits of data. Now, in this conversation I have created the term EverMoment because I needed a word
that is larger than Now. EverMoment contains more than what the mind  refers to as Now. EverMoment contains what the soul  calls N ow—which in mind -terms includes “yesterday,”
“today,” and “tomorrow.”
Now, the mind can gather all of the data that is presenting itself to us “today.” And it can
recall in an instant all of the data is has stored about “yesterday.” But the one thing the
mind cannot do is gather data about what it calls “tomorrow.” If it did, it would see that
yesterday, today, and tomorrow are really Always. The mind’s inability to see the “future”
as part of “now” is why we say it has a very limited perspective. The Syste m of the Soul is a system by which the individuated aspect of Divinity known
as You can step back from what is Apparently True (based on the limited perspective of the
mind) to see what is Actually True (based on the limitless viewpoint of the soul) for a
period brief enough to not “unravel” the mind, but just long enough to open the mind to a
larger perspective. We have all had such “flashes” of insight, such fleeting moments of total awareness, such
glimpses of The All. During such moments a veil is lifte d and we move quite easily from
Apparent Truth to Actual Truth. The purpose of such instaparency is to allow the mind to know that there is more data  out there than it may be aware of; unknown and
unexperienced information regarding life. In truth, it is n ot really unknown and unexperienced, it is merely forgotten. The function
of the soul is to help you remember all that you already know —but not too much, too fast,
or it will “blow your mind.” That would do no good at all, because you need both your mind
and your soul to move through life in a way that satisfies your reason for coming here. By allowing your mind to remember bits of Actual Truth that you have not experienced
in this lifetime (and therefore do not have in your memory), the soul assists you wh en you
are having any here -and-now experience that you are not understanding and enjoying. It
gives you the ability to elevate your experience from Distorted Reality to Observed
Reality —and then upward still, to Ultimate Reality. You should know that even Observed Reality is a very wonderful place to be. Most
humans do not get there very often, and fewer manage to remain there very long. Living in
the Observed Reality is, it turns out, a high state of being. In this state, we distort nothing,
but see e verything for exactly what it is in human terms. This can remove us, a great deal of
the time, from fear. The movement from Imagined Reality to Observed Reality is a big one. The shift from
Observed Reality to Ultimate Reality is usually a much shorter ste p. When your
consciousness resides in Ultimate Reality, the limited perspective of your mind expands
beyond belief. I mean that literally. It expands beyond what you now believe, to a place where belief is
no longer necessary, having been replaced by absol ute knowing. How long you can hold on
to this perspective and still operate in your day -to-day life in the way that you must if you
are to meet your life’s objective is the question. Those who do are “in this world, but not of
it.” We see them as masters. We acknowledge them as avatars. We seek to follow their
example. Yet until now we have not even known what they were doing, much less how they
were doing it. That’s what this conversation is all about. Things will be different now, you know. Not the snows,  blanketing mountains in June. Not, “The frost came early” or “stayed late.”
The kind of different
that stains the soul. That leaves an Innocent dusted
with
every new color of God. _______
Once you have seen deeply
and been deeply seen
you know that
nothin g has ever, ever been as it seemed. That Your own reflection is
every Christ, every Goddess, every Buddha, and Brahmin —
put simply: the Everyone’s Heart. —‘Things Will Be Different Now’  © 2008 Em Claire  19. THE ETERNAL JOURNEY OF THE SOUL
IN ORDER FOR YOU  to change your idea about why change occurs you will have to change
your idea about who you are, where you are, why you are where you are, and what you are
trying to do here. These are the ideas we have been circling around in this conversation for a whil e now. They are what I have called Life’s Four Fundamental Questions. Most people have never
asked themselves these questions, much less answered them. I believe it is vitally
important that you do so if you want to live a happy, fulfilling life, because t he answer to
these questions could dramatically alter your perspective. It is also important to note that there are no single answers to these questions that are
“right.” That is, however anyone answers these questions, their responses are “right.” In a
world where “reality” is created and not observed, it is by definition true that everyone is
right. I said a number of pretty important things there. May I review and expand on them just
a little? I said that there are four basic questions that I believe all  people must ask themselves if
they are to have a meaningful life. I said that it doesn’t matter how they answer them, their
lives will become more meaningful for having done so. I implied that this is because reality
is created and not observed. And final ly, I said that


 and rejecting B. Even
two- or three-year-olds want  what they want: toys to call “mine,”
attention from  their mother, their favorite foods, stories th ey want
to h ear over and over again. Rejection is a vital part of the ego’sagenda as well. A two- or three-year-old throws some toys on the
floor, re jects hugs and kisses, refuses to eat certain foods, and so
on. There is a fam ous cartoon by Carl Rose and E. B. W hite
showing a mother and child at the dinner table. The caption goes:
M OTHER:  “It’s broccoli, dear. ”
D AUGHTER:  “I say it’s spinach and I say the hell with it. ”
If kids spoke in adult voices, that’s exactly how they’d talk. From the perspective of metahuman, none of the ego’s agenda
is a necessity. Why go to the  trouble of constructing a se lf when
you already are  the self. The o nly real necessity is to be here now
and allow life to unfold. But bec ause our thoughts don’t fade away into pure, quiet
calmness, an obstacle arises. Thoughts interfere with our ability to
be here now. Every thought generates a new thought, every
sensation a new sensation. This endless mental activity is so
distracting that we cannot see our source or touch it or sense its
presence. Getting rid of mental interference has become hard
work. T he years spent in Zen  Buddhist monasteries or sitting in
lotus pose in a Himalayan cave are images in popular culture that
represent just how arduous it  is to quiet the mind. The dir ect path
cuts thr ough th e hard work i n a simple way, as illustrate d in the
following exercise. E x e r c i s e :  E y e s  O p e n,  N o  T h o u g h t s
This exercise is reserved for  the moment you wake up in the
morning. When you open your eyes and before you get out of bed,
your mind begins its day. You are preset to jump in to your
customary rou tine. You start to think about what you have to do
that da y, and very soon you have rebooted your persona l story—
your mind is tr ained to run automatically, like a computer whosesoftware is ready for instructions the minute the machine is
turned on. Yet ther e is a s mall interval before your story reboots. For a few
seconds you are awake but not yet engaged with the world. At this
moment there is no interven ing thought to block pure aw areness. You can expand these few s econds into a conscious experience. Here’s how. Go to bed wit h the intention that you are going to tak e the
following steps the instant you wake up the next morning:
Step 1:  When you first are aware of waking up, open your
eyes. Step 2:  Stare at the ceiling without focusing on anything in
particular. Step 3:  Try to keep your eyes open. Focus on this and
nothing else. What t his exercise does is to set a trap for undisturbed
awareness. Each step is important in the sequence. As yo u go to
bed the night before, you set an intention; this puts the exercise at
the top of your  mental agenda in the morning. Opening y our eyes
and staring at the ceiling d istracts you from starting to think. Focusing your attention on keeping your eyes open is the real
secret, howeve r. Your brain wakes up in the morning in  waves,
alternating sleep and wakefulness. As these waves increase, there
is st eadily more wakefulness  than sleepiness, and thus you wake
up, still feeling a bit sleepy. By focusing your attention on keeping your eyes open, your
brain h as no choice but to blo ck thinking. The effort to sta y awake
occupies it entirely. (You can accomplish the same thing by
visually seeing a blue dot in your mind’s eye and keeping your
attention on it. ) Once th e steps  of this exerci se are mastered, you will be  in a
state of “eyes o pen, no thoughts. ” As you lie there, simply notice
what this state feels like. Very few people have actually been
awake without thinking for more than a few seconds. With
practice, you can sustain thi s exercise for up to a minute. It’s asignificant thin g to be still, quiet, calm, and alert with no ego to
defend or story to construc t. The more you are aware of how
significant the  experience actually is, the more insight you will
have into your true self. The exercise isn’t an end unt o itself,
merely a starting point. There a re varia nts of getting t o the same state of “eyes open, no
thoughts. ” In meditation, for example, the mind settles down into
a r ested quiet s tate, and when you open your eyes at the end of the
meditation, this mental relaxation persists. Here the mind is
coordinating a  brain response, the natural tendency to return to
pure consciousness if given a chance. The purpose of a mantra, if
you pra ctice mantra medita tion, is to give the mind a sound
without meani ng to occupy it, which helps you stop focu sing on
what your thoughts are trying to tell you. As the mantra returns to
the min d, it becomes subtler and fainter, allowing an easy slide
into qu iet min d. At first, whe n you are coming out of meditation,
“eyes open, no thoughts” is  brief, because we are so used to
jumping back into our story. But over time there is an expansion,
and “eyes open, no thoughts”  turns into a steady state around the
clock. At that point, a person is considered fully awake. In the
morning exercise just presented, “eyes open, no thoughts” is
blank. But the experience of being fully awake isn’t. Mental
activity arises—pebbles pop out of the lake—while the undisturbed
state remains. Silence and a ctivity are experienced as one thing:
awareness moving within itself. The experience of “eyes open, no
thoughts” is modest at first, yet it opens the way to transfo rm how
we use our minds. I’ve made the point that m ost people don’t abandon their
stories, no matter how much pain and suffering those stories are
causing, because their natural instinct is to cling to those stories. If
you aren’t a b attered wife who refuses to leave her hus band, a
closeted gay man afraid to come out, an opioid addict unable to
end her  habit—or any other person stuck in deep pain—you can’t
grasp how horrible the consequences of clinging can be. Stories
can turn into a hopeless stat e, and that state challenges the best
that medicine and psychotherapy can do to help. Since w e all cling to our stori es, can the direct path really  offer
a wa y o ut. Let’s agree that you and I and everyone else are stuck
in our story. Stuck  is  convenient shorthand for  old conditioning
that kee ps us from creating the changes we want in our l ives. It’s
possible to learn a lot from the various ways to get unst uck that
have fai led. Consider the New Testament, where Jesus of N azareth
appears as one of the most compelling spiritual figures in recorded
history. The story of the Son of God who preaches peace to the
world and is crucified for it constitutes a drama that has transfixed
the West for two millennia. It is striking, however, that what the New Testament teaches is
often impossib le to achieve. “Love thy neighbor as thyself” clearly
runs counter to how human n ature operates (and would have been
a fatal teaching to follow in the face of Nazism, at a tim e when
many J ews had neighbors who joined the Nazi Party, or in Bosnia
where mixed Muslim and Christian neighborhoods became
battlegrounds based on religion). “Turn the other cheek” seems
masochistic, except to a deeply confirmed Christian, asking for
bullies to victimize the helpless even more than they already do. But this isn’t a criticism aimed at one faith—all spiritual traditions
have fo undered on the same obstacle. Human nature is in love
with its  own self-created drama, and the more stark the contrast
between good and evil, the more we cling to our story. If the
human race is waiting for the day when either good or evil is
triumphant, the only predictable outcome is that the drama is
designed to last an eternity. Most people are clinging to  drama at a much milder level,
naturally. Except for those times when unconscious forces erupt
and a whole nation, or the world at large, is dragged to the edge of
catastrophe—sometimes plunging over into the abyss—da ily life is
stuck in  mund ane wants and desires, duties and demands. Like
being drowned in the bathtub or being drowned at sea, the result
is the same. Yet, someone doesn’t have to experience misery to experience
being in  separa tion. Your quality of life may be good or ba d—a life
generally brings both—the


asala	Vegetable	Stew
recipe	on
this	page
). Break	Before	Meals
Take	time	before	lunch	and	dinner	and	pause	to	ask	yourself	what	your	body
truly	needs	at	that	meal. At	first	it	might	be	hard	to	listen	to	yourself. You	may
feel	like	you	should	just	go	for	what	you’ve	normally	eaten	in	the	past,	but	as
you	stay	receptive	and	practice	asking	and	listening	to	your	body,	you	will	be
able	to	“hear”	more	intuitively	from	your	body	what	you	need,	and	you	will	feel
more	satisfied	after	eating. Eat	More	Slowly
Take	time	just	to	eat. Don’t	eat	while	reading	or	writing	e-mails	or	during	a
conference	call. Treat	eating	as	sacred	for	better	beauty	digestion. Even	if	it’s
just	a	few	minutes,	take	the	time	for	yourself. Practice
Gratitude
Take	a	moment	for	gratitude	before	each	meal	and	even	snack. Creating	that
feeling	of	gratitude	puts	your	body	and	mind	in	a	calmer,	happier	state,	which
paves	the	path	for	optimal	digestion. Sip	Hot
Herbal	Tea	in	the	Evenings
This	is	soothing,	good	for	digestion,	and	signals	to	your	mind	that	it’s	time	to
start	preparing	for	sleep	and	rejuvenation. Tulsi	(also	known	as	holy	basil)	tea	is
a	particularly	excellent	choice. It’s	an	important	herb	in
Ayurveda,	which	has
been	used	in
India	for	over	5,000	years,	and	is	said	to	help	reduce	stress	and
anxiety. It’s	also	an	adaptogen,	helping	to	balance	the	body	and	protect	it	from
the	effects	of	different	kinds	of	stressors. Try	a	Daily
Fast:	Alkalizing	Foods	Until	Lunch
Some	research	on	intermittent	fasting,	which	means	going	for	prolonged
periods	of	time	without
eating,	shows	that	it	may	help	extend	life	span	and
ameliorate	aging-related	diseases
1
	by	allowing	more	time	for	your	body	to	repair
and	rejuvenate	itself. This	backs	up	the	plan	proposed	in
The
Beauty	Detox
Solution
,	which	encourages	consuming	the
Glowing	Green	Smoothie	(
this	page
)
and	hot	water	with	lemon	in	the	mornings. This	is	essentially	a	type	of	“fast,”
consisting	of	only	alkalizing	foods	that	are	very	easy	to	digest,	until	noon. By
restricting	heavier	foods	for	a	few	hours	in	the	morning	you’re	adding	to	the
hours	since	dinner	the	night	before,	giving	your	body	longer	periods	of
digestive	rest. This	is	easier	on	your	body	than	some	types	of	traditional
intermittent	fasting	that	prescribe	alternating	normal	eating	days	with	whole
fasting	days	on	a	weekly	basis. Although	some	schools	of	thought	favor	frequent	eating,	the	problem	with
that	approach	is	that	your	stomach	doesn’t	have	time	to	properly	empty	and
break	down	a	given	food	or	meal	before	you	give	it	something	else	to	digest. This	can	contribute	to	digestive	overload. Give	your	body	more	of	a	rest,	and
keep	your	mornings	full	of	alkalizing	smoothies,	juices,	fruit,	and	maybe	some
oatmeal,	without	the	digestive	burden	of	very	heavy	or
acidic	foods	right	at	the
start	of	your	day. While	a	late	morning	or	late	afternoon	snack	might	be	warranted,	depending
on	your	constitution,	try	not	to	eat	constantly	all	day	long	(unless	you	have	a
specific	medical	condition	like	hypoglycemia). Be	sure	to	eat	dinner	at	least	3
hours	(ideally)	before	bed. You	want	to	be	sure	to	digest	your	food	thoroughly
before	hitting	the	sack. Eat	in	Order
If	you	have	a	liquid	soup,	it’s	best	to	have	it	at	the	beginning	of	the	meal. The
stomach	will	first	process	and	remove	liquids	before	it	can	really	work	to	break
down	the	solid	food	items. Drinking	a	lot	of	liquids	with	solid	foods	is	not
good	for
digestion	and	can	cause
bloating,	as	liquids	can	dilute	digestive
enzymes	and	slow	digestion. Come	into	meals	hydrated	and	sip	on	liquids	as
needed	while
eating. Start	your	meals	with	fiber-filled,	enzyme-rich	raw	foods
such	as	salads	and	then	move	into	other	items. Avoid	eating	fast-digesting	fruit
at	the	end	of	your	meals	or	for	dessert. For	more	on	this,	check	out
The
Beauty
Detox	Solution. Keep	Meals
Simple
Instead	of	having	a	lot	of	different	elements	on	your	plate,	try	using	fewer	types
of	foods	and	larger	portions	of	each. It’s	easier	for	your	body	to	digest	simpler
meals,	and	more	efficient	digestion	promotes	your	beauty. How	the	Temperature
of	Foods	and	Beverages
Affects	Your	Beauty
The	temperature	of	what	you	eat	and	drink,	not	just
what
	you	eat	and	drink,	has
an	impact	on	your	beauty. Let’s	talk	about	beverages	first. In	Western	culture,
ice	has	become	ubiquitous. Go	to	a	restaurant	and	tap	water	loaded	with	ice	will
automatically	be	plunked	down	in	front	of	you. We’ve	become	so	used	to
drinking	only	extremely	cold	beverages	that	most	of	us	keep	or	purchase
bottled	water	and	other	beverages	in	icy	cold	refrigerators. Some	people	even
add	ice	to	white	wine. Historically,	ice	was	never	as	readily	available	as	it	is	today. This	hyper
infusion	of	very	cold	temperatures	into	our	beverages—and	bodies—is	a	modern
phenomenon. If	you	stick	your	feet	in	cold	ocean	water	or	your	hand	into	the
freezer,	it	doesn’t	take	long	to	feel	a	numbing	effect. Think	about	that
happening	inside	your	body. The	excessive	cold	can	contract	your	stomach,
impairing	it	from	properly	secreting	proper	enzymes	and	inducing	a
contracting	or	almost	“shrinking”	effect	throughout	your	digestive	system. The	ancient	medicinal	systems	of	both
Traditional	Chinese	Medicine	(TCM)
and
Ayurveda	both	heavily	frown	on	ice-cold	water	and	beverages. TCM	holds
that	cold	beverages	have	a	negative	effect	on
metabolism	and	digestion	and	that
consumption	of	them	over	many	years	can	exert	a	negative	effect	on	the	health
of	other	organ	systems	as	well,	creating	an	environment	where	pain	and	chronic
diseases	can	develop. According	to	the	TCM	belief	system,	drinking	cold	beverages	blocks
meridian
channels	(or	pathways	through	which	energy	flows),	slows	and	even
congests	blood	circulation,	and	diminishes	organ	functioning. 2
	From	a	beauty
standpoint,	this	ancient	Asian	medical	system	also	believes	that	chronic	cold-
water	drinking	can	lead	to	bloating,	weight	gain,	fatigue,	chronic	pain,	varicose
veins,	poor	digestion,	and	even	painful	PMS. 3
From	the
Ayurvedic	perspective,	iced	and	very	cold	beverages,	as	well	as	cold
foods,	can	put	out	your
agni
,	or	digestive	fire. This	can	reduce	your	immunity,
lower	your	resistance	to	disease,	and	allow	for	the	buildup	of
ama
,	or	toxins,	inthe	body. These	all	diminish	your	beauty	p


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A: The study is mentioned as "Morgan E. Levine, Jorge A. Suarez, Sebastian Brandhorst, et al., “Low Protein Intake Is Associated with a Major Reduction in IGF-1, Cancer, and Overall Mortality in the 65 and Younger but Not Older Population” (Cell Metabolism, 2014).
Q: What is the name of the study that shows that stress gets under the skin: cortisol and stress reactivity in psoriasis?,
A: The study is mentioned as "A. W. Evers, E. W. Verhoeven, F. W. Kraaima, et al., “How Stress Gets Under the Skin: Cortisol and Stress Reactivity in Psoriasis” (British Journal of Dermatology, 2009).
Q: What is the name of the study that investigates the effects of aloe vera on the anxiety, vital signs, and sleep quality of percutaneous coronary intervention patients in intensive care units?,
A: The study is mentioned as "M. Y. Cho, E. S. Min, M. H. Hur, et al., “Consumption of Lentinula edodes Modulates Human Immune Function by Altering Cytokine Secretion of PBMC ex vivo” (FASEB Journal, 2013).
Q: What is the name of the study that shows that drinking warm water can help with certain issues?,
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Bow	Pose	(
Dhanurasana
)
brain	damage,	sleep	deprivation	and
breathing:
beauty	andin	meditation
Bridge	Pose	(
Setu	Bandha	Sarvangasana
)
Brigham	and	Women’s	Hospital,	Division	of	Sleep	Medicine	at
Buddha
Buddha’s	Delight	Vegetable	Stir-Fry
Burke,	Karen	E.
C
caffeine,
2.1
,
5.1
,
8.1
,
8.2
,
12.1
,
12.2
,
14.1
California,	University	of,	at	San	Francisco
Campaign	for	Safe	Cosmetics
Campbell,	T.	Colin,
3.1
,
3.2
cancer,
1.1
,
3.1
,
3.2
,
3.3
,
4.1
,
4.2
,
4.3
,
6.1
,
6.2
,
6.3
,
14.1
,
14.2
,
15.1
,
15.2
,
16.1
Cancer
canned	products
carbohydrates,
3.1
,
3.2
complex	(starches)
simple	and	refined,
3.1
,
3.2
unrefined
castor	oil
Cat-Cow	(
Mārjāryasana	Bitilasana
)
Cell	Metabolism
cellulite
ceramides
Chair	Pose	(
Utkatasana
)
cherries,
2.1
,
12.1
chia	pudding
chia	seeds
China,
3.1
,
5.1
see	also

Traditional	Chinese	Medicine
China	Study
chocolate
dark
Chopra,	Deepakchronic	diseases
cigarettes,
2.1
,
3.1
,
3.2
,
12.1
,
15.1
circadian	rhythms
Circulation	and	Rejuvenation	Mask
circulatory	system,	cardiovascular,
2.1
,
14.1
foods	for	boosting
foods	harmful	to
circulatory	system,	lymphatic,
2.1
,
7.1
citrus	fruits
clay,
6.1
,
8.1
cleanses
Cleveland,	Ohio
Cleveland	Clinic
Clinical	and	Experimental	Dermatology
clothing,	lymphatic	system	and
Cobra	Pose	(
Bhujaṅgasana
)
coconut	butter
coconut	oil
coenzyme	Q10
Colorado	State	University
comfort,	in	sleep	environment
congeners
constipation,
2.1
,
2.2
,
2.3
,
2.4
,
3.1
,
3.2
,
5.1
,
13.1
,
14.1
,
16.1
convenience,	food	choices	and
Cordain,	Loren
Cornell	University,	Division	of	Nutritional	Sciences	at
cosmetics	safety
Cranberry	Goddess	Snacks
Creamy	Masala	Vegetable	Stew,
2.1
,
5.1
,
app1.1
cruciferous	vegetables,
2.1
,
2.2
crystalline	fructose
Czeisler,	Charles	A.
Ddairy	products
dark	chocolate
darkness,	of	sleep	environment
dehydration,
2.1
,
2.2
,
2.3
,
3.1
,
4.1
,
8.1
,
12.1
,
16.1
deodorants
depression,	sleep	deprivation	and
detoxification
liver	and
sleep	deprivation	and
yoga	and
Dhanurasana
	(Bow	Pose)
dhatu
,
7.1
,
14.1
Diabetes	Care
Diabetologia
diet,
see

Internal	Nourishment
diethanolamine	(DEA),
6.1
,
9.1
digestion,
1.1
,
2.1
,
2.2
,
5.1
walking	and
digestive	enzymes
dioxins
“Dirty	Dozen”	list
DMDM	hydantoin,
6.1
,
9.1
docosahexaenoic	acid	(DHA),
2.1
,
3.1
,
5.1
,
5.2
,
8.1
dosha
	theory,
3.1
,
14.1
dry	brushing
dry	cleaning
dry	skin
Duke-NUS	Graduate	Medical	School	Singapore	(Duke-National	University	of
Singapore)
E
earthing,
itr.1
,
15.1
E.	coli
Ecuadoredible	weeds
Edison,	Thomas
Eggplant	Cauliflower	Curry
Egypt,	ancient
electromagnetic	field	(EMF)	pollution
electronics,	sleep	deprivation	and
elements,	Ayurvedic
Emory	University
emotions,	negative
endorphin	production
environmental	health
Environmental	Protection	Agency	(EPA),
15.1
,
15.2
,
15.3
Environmental	Working	Group	(EWG),
4.1
,
6.1
,
6.2
,
15.1
Skin	Deep	Cosmetics	Database	of
Epel,	Elissa
Equal
essential	fatty	acids	(EFAs),
2.1
,
2.2
,
2.3
,
2.4
,
3.1
,
4.1
,
5.1
,
5.2
,
5


253
Shakespeare, William, 38Sheldrake, Rupert, 89
shyness, 49
sixth sense, 232
Sky’s the Limit, The  (Dyer), 209–10
soul, 2, 15, 17–18
consciousness of, 187
as intelligence supporting form, 18
Spinoza, Baruch, 38
spirituality. See consciousness, higher
spiritual masters, 60, 65, 102, 108, 109, 1 19, 240
in dreams, 59
forgiveness taught by, 263, 266, 269–70, 271
Stevenson, Robert Louis, 142
stimulus-response connection, 215
subatomic particles, 240–43, 247
suffering:
attachment and, 181–82, 184, 185, 188, 189, 201, 203
blessing within, 225, 228
detachment and, 179–81, 184, 185
in enlightenment process, 223–24, 225, 226, 228, 230,
251
form and, 109, 182, 203, 251
inability to for give as cause of, 257
paradox of, 286
surrendering, 199, 286–91
symphony metaphor, 205–6
synchronicity, 207–56, 257
Jung on, 207–8
miracles as explained by, 232–43
pure, 228–32
religion vs., 246
resistance to principle of, 245–47
suggestions for applications of principle of, 247–56
as word, 207–8
synthesis, analysis vs., 220, 253, 254

Tao, 219
Tao of Physics, The  (Capra), 89, 240
Teihard de Chardin, Pierre, 96, 97
Teresa, Mother, 106
thankfulness, 122–23, 155
Thomas, Isaiah, 276
Thomas, Lewis, 89, 92–93
Thoreau, Henry David, 47, 58
thought, 18–19, 37–81
attachments in, 163
beginning and end of, 63–64, 77–78, 218
connectors of, 214–23, 232, 238, 251–52
defined, 37–38
dimension of, 14–15, 64, 65, 77, 109, 129–30, 163, 164,
219, 231, 289, 290
expansion caused by, 124–26, 127–28, 132, 142, 151,
277
feelings as result of, 49
flowing of, 221, 229
as flowing ener gy, 221
formlessness of, 214, 218–20, 221, 230, 231–32
immortality of, 16, 18, 60, 62, 76, 203, 287
indebted, 74, 124
independent, 70–71
nothingness, 130
of oneness, 98–99
pure, 9, 56, 59, 65, 107, 228–29, 250
rearranging of, 72–74
resistance to importance of, 69–73
self-defeating, 73
as thing, 46, 47
universal, 223, 232
See also  dreams; visualization
time:
in dreams, 58, 62–63, 76, 77
Einstein’ s views on, 50, 62, 76as illusion, 62
nonexistence of, 50, 58, 62–63, 76, 77, 104, 239–40
in quantum mechanics, 240–41
Tonight Show, 45–46, 52
tradition, 184–85, 202–3, 246
transformation, 2, 13–36, 130, 232, 250, 252
in Bible, 15
death as, 109
defined, 13–14, 15
form in, 13–14, 15
religious beliefs and, 30
resistance to, 28–30
suggestions for, 30–36
traumas, 222–24, 231, 232, 251
Twain, Mark, 271
type-A  behavior, 76

uniqueness, 87, 1 18, 262
United Nations, 106
universe:
abundance as watchword of, 121–22
as circle, 87–88
completeness of, 207, 235, 238, 239–40
energy in, 52, 129, 165, 166–69, 209, 21 1, 220, 223,
244, 251, 280
freedom in, 134–35
God as support for, 211, 219, 238
harmony in, 165, 232
infinity of, 121, 21 1, 247
intelligence as support for, 211, 219, 232, 238
perfection of, 207, 210–1 1, 246, 248, 258–59, 287
rhythm in, 250
trusting of, 196
as vibrating thought, 219
as word, 83

vibrations, 52, 129, 219, 220, 251
violence, 162, 264–65
analysis as, 220, 253–54
visualization, 47–56, 73, 75, 1 16, 133–34, 235–37
of abundance, 48–49, 53
four principles of, 47–56

war, 89, 99, 100–101, 102, 1 12, 184, 189–90, 266, 269
competition compared to, 191–93
ending of, 91, 151
revenge and, 263–64
weapons, 103, 1 12, 253, 263, 186
wellness, creation of, 124
Whitman, Walt, 132–33
willingness, 52–54, 238
Winter ’s Tale (Helprin), 238–41
win/win approach, 196–97
worrying, 250
Wright, Orville and Wilbur, 51

Yoganada, Paramahansa, 102–3, 1 19, 187
Your Err oneous Zones  (Dyer), 8–9, 40, 47, 54, 209

Zen, 149, 192
Zukav, Gary, 89, 240–41
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ts durat1on and actions and reactions, but the ultimate result should
\ be the same.. There are_ many thin_gs in the world which can be performed by
!a1t~ only. St1ll I do adm1t that ·success can be expedited by the help
of s1cence. This. experiment is not meant for the impatient, distrustful and
fickle-mmded people. I would request such persons not to undertake
su_ch. experiments. After having experimented on myself 1 was
thm~mg about the next step. There is an old maxim that if you want
a thmg to be done, then do it yourself first. It so happened that 1 had
founda pa~ient ready in my own family. My daughter-in-law had
~· suffenng from asthma for the last 12 years. It was extremely
pamfut even to see her pathetic condition in winter and monsoon. She took large number of medicines, many injections of arsenic
~nd. other drugs were injected and various medical tablets and
hqwdswere administered. She was also treated by homoeopathic
d~r for :s months. Ayurvedic herbs were also tried out, but her
cooo1to.n dtd not improve. last May, she v·=nt to Bombay. There, due to moisture in the air
symptoms. of asthma appeared even during hot summer. On 7th Jun~
1958, he returened ~ 1 AhmedGbad. At that time temperature at
Ahmedabad was 111° F. To 122° F.ln such hot weather she had an
attack a: a strong asthmatic fit. In the afternoon of 9 june, she felt
much d~scomfort. I called my son Shashikant (her husband) and
aske~ h1m to rub urine on his wife's breast. After half an hour of
rub~mg ~he uneasiness disappeared. On seeing this, 1 decided to
begm unne treatment on her. It may be mentioned here, a urine
massage should be done by a family member if possible. As a
matter of fact, besides the physical advantages of massage, the ASTHMA: 99
matter of fact, besides the physical advantages of massage, the
patient is also benefited by the enthusiasm and sympathy of the
person giving massage. So I ask my son to spare some time from his
business and devote it for his wife's massaging. He readily agreed to
this. Kumudben has no disgust of urine. There fore 1Oth June, she ·
started taking auto-urine once a day in the morining. From 14th
june, she started the fast also. Nevertheless, in order to maintain her
strength, I gave her 8 oz. of water of dates twice a day, i.e., in the
morning and evening, for the first two days. For two days, i.e. 16th
and 17th june, she had loose motions about seven-eight times and
along with motions phlegm passed out. As a result, her stomach,
abdomen and bowels were cleared. The motions ceased on 17th
juen. On 18th morning vomiting started and much viscous phlegm
passed out. As the number of vomits increased, more and more
rei ief was felt. In the evening of 19th, vomiting also ceased. The
continous vomiting for two days, cleared phlegm from her breast,
lungs and sides. What would happen now? On the 20th morning,
she started sneezing. The result was soon noticed. The old and new
phlegm sticking to the upper part of the throat began to separate
and come out through the mouth. The sneezing continued the
whole day and stopped of itself in the eveing. On the 21st
afternoon Kumud said that she felt she was all right and the terrible
asthma was rooted out. On the 22nd morining she broke her eight
days' fast. She took some water of dates in the morning, chiku,
papaw and juice of pomegranate)n the afternoon and lentil soup in
the evening. In this way she took fruit and liquid diet only for two
days. From 26th june, she began taking simple and easily digestible
diet. She was thus free from her asthma. Her weight decreased from
140 lb. to 120 lb. and she felt some vigour and vitality in her body. Her skin became soft and bright. Two rainy and winter seasons
have passed but she did not have any attack whatsoever. She is now
free from any fear of attack of asthma. In spite of that she is always 100 : AUTO-URINE THERAPY
ready to fightthe disease. Nature is most powerful. All the medicines of the world are
worthless compared to her. The doctors all over the world do not
fully understand her mysteries. With her grace and co-operation,
~the world can become a happy place to live in. Going against her
renders the world a dreary desert. 2. Asthma of Bombay: A doctor in Bombay came to know the
successful treatment of my daughter-in-law. He wrote to me, 11There
is nothing strange in this. You have cured an ordinary asthma. 1 shall
admit the efficacy of your treatment if it can successfully cure the
asthma of Bombay as well.11 This doctor was correct in his
statement. The asthma of the patients in Bombay becomes almost
incurable. It develops due to moisture in the atmosphere and persists
till death. "The doctor had been a witness to the miserable plight of an
asthma patient who in spite of drugging for a long time could not be
cured. I did not wish to do anything to meet the challenge. But
fortunately I received an encouraging letter from Bombay which 1
could not even dream of. I reproduce it here in short:
Madhukar Gopal Date (lndubaug No. 2, Sanmill Lane, Lower
Parel, Bombay 12) wrote to me on 13-12-1959 :
111 have gone through your book Manavamutra. 1 undertook
treatment prescribed in it to cure my asthma and am pleased to say
~hat I have got a new life after a fast on auto-urine for 8 days. My age
IS 45 years. I was found of exercise from the very beginning. Consequently my physique was very strong and robust. When 1 was
a youth of 25 I used to sleep for an hour during the mid-day. After
sl~ep, usually there used to be coughing and some phlegm along
w1th blood came out. I was indifferent to this. This much 1
re~ember that I had been constitutionally phlegmatic from the very
childhood. Gradually cough increased. Many treatments were tried
out but with no avail. In course of time, the disease assumed the
form of asthma, I became extremely careful to take all preventive ASTHMA: 101
measures. But asthma haunted me like a ghost and I was totally
disappointed.11
11Meanwhile; my dear friend and neighbour Shri Khetsibhai Malsi
Savala gave me a copy of your book to read. I read it twice and
gathered confidence. I started drinking urine once every morning
and continued for a month. There was no improvement at all and I
was again disappointed. Thereafter I decided to fast for eight days
which I bec;an on 1 8-11-'59. I used to drink entire urine passed
during the day and night. The urine that was collected before the
fast was used to be rubbed by my wife. She used to warm it and
rub it on my whole body. twice a day, devoting 1 112 hours to each
rubbing. Four days passed but no motion or other results were
noticed. I got worried. On the 5th day, I took an enema of boi'led
neem-leaves water; but only water came out without any waste
with it. The treatment however was continued. I expected vomiting
but during 8 day's fast, there was neither vomiting nor loose
motions, nor sneezing. I broke the.fast on the 9th day, i.e. on
26-11-59. Before fast I weighed 135 lb. and after it 116 lb. "The same day I consulted my doctor. He examined carefully
and reported that there was no phlegm in my body. He was further
pleased to know about urine treatment and assured me that if
asthma would not recur within three or four.months, he would
advise this treatment to others. 11God has really bestowed us with the unique gift and I advise
everybody to adopt it with conviction and to get all the benefits out
of it. "During the period of my fast, a number of friends visited me. They related a number of recollections concerning urine therapy. Some of them I reproduce here. 111. An ascetic disclosed that his physique was the result of
regular drinking of urine. 112. A Jain monk could keep his birght appearance and health by
drinking of auto-urine during the fasts. 102 : AUTO-URINE THERAPY
"3. Naga ascetics did the same to preserve


	whose	function
seems	to	be	that	it	holds	the	visible	universe	together	in	some	mysterious	way. The	“Creator”	doesn’t	have	to	be	a	person;	it	can	include	the	invisible	field
from	which	everything	visible	is	organized	and	upheld. The	three-in-one	state	wouldn’t	matter	if	it	didn’t	affect	everyday	reality,
but	it	does. Seeing	is	enough	to	create. The	“observer	effect,”	as	it	is	called	in
physics,	literally	creates	matter:	It	takes	an	observer	to	turn	the	invisible
energy	state	of	an	electron	into	a	specific	particle	located	in	time	and	space. Before	the	observer	effect	takes	place	there	is	no	electron;	there	is	only	the
possibility	of	one. Our	eyes	cannot	detect	it,	but	we	are	immersed	in	a	sea	of
possibilities. Every	possible	electron	that	could	ever	exist	is	here	right	now. We	pluck	electrons	out	of	the	sea	of	possibilities	simply	by	looking. Somehow	the	Vedic	rishis	understood	this	astonishing	fact. How? Because
they	watched	the	process	firsthand,	not	with	electrons,	but	with	the	rise	and
fall	of	events,	which	are	so	fluid	that	to	them	it	was	no	more	than	a	dream. Is	this	really	believable? The	spookiest	thing	about	the	observer	effect	is
that	when	you	see	a	single	electron,	all	other	electrons	are	affected. Thismakes	sense	only	in	a	universe	where	there	are	no	single	electrons,	only	a
vast,	all-encompassing	web	of	charges,	positions,	spins,	and	points	in—which
is	exactly	the	view	on	which	theoretical	physics	is	converging. The	Vedic
sages	called	themselves	rishis	(seers)	because	to	them	everything	comes	back
to	the	observer,	the	seer. Seeing	is	the	ultimate	creative	act. The	Devata	Effect
The	mystery	of	creation	lies	in	the	gap	between	the	observer	and	the
observed. Angels	exist	in	this	gap;	they	are	the	processors	of
consciousness
,
and	thus,	to	use	a	biblical	term,	the	servants	of	God. Devata,	the	Sanskrit
word	for	this	process,	has	its	root	in
deva
,	which	means	angel. Devas	are
more	than	messengers;	they	are	agents	of	creation. They	carry	out	the	bidding
of	the	creator,	and	since	the	creator	does	nothing	but	observe,	devas	stand	for
the	active	aspect	of	seeing,	which	is	hidden. It	would	be	fair	to	say	that
everything	we’ve	ascribed	to	projection	belongs	instead	to	the	devata	effect,
the	ability	of	consciousness	to	turn	invisible	impulses	into	physical	reality. The	devata	effect	regulates	every	level	of	reality,	and	angels	therefore	appear
in	all	the	Koshas. In	the
physical	dimension
	angels	appear	as	visitors	and	guides. They
deliver	messages	from	God	or	offer	help	in	times	of	crisis. In	the
vital	dimension
	angels	sustain	Nature	by	breathing	life	into
creation. They	serve	as	builders	of	form;	they	give	each	living	thing	an
essential	connection	to	Nature. In	the
mental	dimension
	angels	appear	in	visions	and	dreams. They
embody	the	mind	of	God	and	connect	it	to	our	thoughts. In	the
ego	dimension
	angels	serve	as	personal	guides	and	guardians. In	the
dimension	of	bliss
	angels	surround	God	and	praise	Him	constantly. They	embody	joy	in	its	most	exalted	state. All	five	levels	share	the	need	for	communication. The	creative	impulse
must	cascade	from	one	level	to	the	next. Angels	are	really	symbols	for	how
information	gets	passed	along	and	organized. The	reality	beneath	the	symbol
is	the	devata	effect. Let	me	offer	a	concrete	example	that	might	get	us	closer
to	understanding	this	hidden	reality. I	know	a	woman	who	earns	her	living	from	angels. Her	name	is	Lily,	and
she	first	became	aware	of	angels	at	a	birthday	party	when	she	was	three	or
four. “My	mother	turned	off	the	lights	so	I	could	blow	out	the	candles	on	my
cake. I	looked	around	and	noticed	these	people	standing	around	the	edge	of
the	room. They	weren’t	there	when	the
lights
	were	on. I	pointed	to	them,	only
to	discover	that	nobody	else	could	see	them. But	I	remember	that	they	made
me	feel	very	happy.”
Lily’s	first	encounter	was	the	most	physical	one. After	her	motherdiscouraged	her	from	seeing	“people”	where	there	were	none,	they	quickly
disappeared. Lily	was	still	aware	of	their	presence,	however,	and	as	she	grew
up	she	learned	to	adapt	to	this	presence. Eventually	“the	guys,”	as	she	called
them,	became	images	she	could	see	when	she	closed	her	eyes,	and	voices	she
could	hear	when	she	asked	questions. “They	weren’t	constant	voices,”	she	says. “I	never	considered	them
hallucinations. I	had	to	consciously	call	on	the	guys,	and	when	I	did	I	felt	a
comfort,	a	guiding	wisdom. I	know	most	people	don’t	make	contact	with	their
own	guides,	but	I	can	see	theirs,	too. We	all	have	them.”
This	ability,	which	the	rishis	would	say	belongs	in	the	world	of
“consciousness	filled	with	subtle	objects,”	came	and	went	in	Lily’s	life. A
great	deal	seemed	to	depend	on	where	she	found	herself. Right	after	college
she	had	a	brief	marriage	to	a	man	who	discouraged	Lily	from	contacting	“the
guys,”	and	after	their	divorce	Lily	held	an	office	manager’s	job	for	fifteen
years	that	needed	little	inner	guidance. But	eventually	she	was	led	to	think
about	the	issue	of	healing. “The	guys	told	me	that	I	could	heal	people	emotionally,	and	that	they’d
help. At	first	this	made	me	nervous. But	I	kept	noticing	how	painful	it	is	for
many	people	when	they	are	faced	with	their	old	wounds. The	guys	told	me	it
didn’t	have	to	be	that	way. They	would	show	me	how	to	move	the	trapped
energies	of	pain	and	trauma. I	could	learn	to	do	this	without	the	person	feeling
anything	stressful. That	appealed	to	me	deeply.”
By	the	time	she	turned	forty,	Lily	had	begun	her	healing	work	in	earnest. She	started	out	with	friends	with	whom	she	could	freely	talk	about	“the
guys.”	As	the	work	deepened,	she	began	to	use	the	phrase	“higher	guides	and
angels”	to	fit	what	she	saw. “I’m	a	conventional	person	in	many	ways. When	I’m	not	tuning	in	to	the
level	where	I	do	my	work,	my	life	is	completely	ordinary. It	took	me	years	to
think	of	the	guys	as	angels,	but	then	they	showed	me	the	archangel	Michael. I
brought	in	the	presence	of	Christ	to	help	me. I	tell	people	that	they	are
energetically	connected	to	God. It’s	become	very	natural	now	because	I	can
see	everything	I	talk	about.”
Outside	the	boundaries	of	the	reality,	on	which	we	generally	agree,	people
like	Lily	exist	and	always	have. Lily	brings	us	to	a	critical	point	in	our
investigations. It	doesn’t	matter	if	we	try	to


 by which we can temporarily stop listening to the pressures
and distractions of everyday life and thereby are able to acknowledge other
things—our deeper thoughts and feelings, the products of our unconscious
mind, the peace of pure consciousness, and spiritual awareness. To call it listening makes it sound entirely passive, but meditation is
also an active process, although not in the usual sense. It is a way of
focusing the mind in a state of relaxed awareness that, although less
responsive to distractions, is more focused than usual toward things we
want to pay attention to—images of healing, for example. There are many ways of doing this. Some teachers recommend focusing
your attention on a symbolic sound or word (a mantra), or on a single
image, such as a candle flame or a mandala. Others focus on the relaxed
ebb and flow of the breath, or gently restrain the mind from following the
thoughts that flicker across its surface. The end of all the methods is
ultimately the same: a deeply restful emptiness, or trance, that strengthens
the mind by freeing it from its accustomed turmoil.With guidance and practice, meditation can lead to breathtaking
experiences of cosmic at-oneness and enlightenment, but the changes in the
beginning are typically gentle and subtle. As you begin meditating, you’ll
find that it improves your concentration. Gradually you become centered
within yourself, so that you no longer react so strongly to outside stresses. When someone cuts you of f on the highway, you can avoid or shorten that
hair-trigger sur ge of frustrated anger and its corresponding rise in blood
pressure. The calmness also leaves you better prepared to avoid danger
from other people’ s foolish actions. I know of no other single activity that by itself can produce such a great
improvement in the quality of life. I once received a letter from a group of
women who began meditating to increase their breast size. Indeed, they
were able to accomplish that, but the meditation experience itself so
improved their lives that breast size became secondary and they became
more interested in the complete revitalization that was taking place. The physical benefits of meditation have recently been well
documented by Western medical researchers, notably Dr. Herbert Benson. It
tends to lower or normalize blood pressure, pulse rate, and the levels of
stress hormones in the blood. It produces changes in brain-wave patterns,
showing less excitability. These physical changes reflect changes in
attitude, which show up on psychological tests as a reduction in the
overcompetitive Type A behavior that increases the risk of heart attack. Meditation also raises the pain threshold and reduces one’ s biological age. Its benefits are multiplied when combined with regular exercise. In short, it
reduces wear and tear on both body and mind, helping people live better
and longer. Western science has only just begun to study the ef fects of meditation
and visualization on disease, although the interrelationships among the
brain, endocrine glands, and immune system, as described in Chapter 3, are
probably the way these ef fects occur. Perhaps the most direct research was a
1976 pilot study by Gurucharan Singh Khalsa, founder of Boston’ s
Kundalini Research Institute. The study, conducted at the Veterans
Administration hospital in La Jolla, California, showed that regular yoga
and meditation increased blood levels of three important immune-system
hormones by 100 percent. Unfortunately, this work could only be done with
a few test subjects, and funds have not yet been granted to follow it up.In 1980, however, psychologist Alberto Villoldo of San Francisco State
College showed that regular meditation and self-healing visualization
improved white-blood-cell response and improved the ef ficiency of
hormone response to a standard test of physical stress—immersing one arm
in ice water. The subjects trained in meditation withstood the pain of the test
far better than those who did not meditate, and two-thirds of them were able
to stop bleeding immediately after a blood test merely by focusing their
minds on the vein after the needle was removed. This is easy to do, and I
suggest that each of you try it the next time you have a blood sample drawn. Dr. Joan Borysenko, working at Boston’ s Beth Israel Hospital, has also
shown that relaxation and meditation reduce the need for insulin among
diabetics. Type A individuals almost always are very competitive, have a great
need to be in control, are inhibited by peer standards of behavior and
emotional expression, and tend to get sick when the road to power is
blocked or external rewards for their achievements are denied. Most of their
goals involve gratifying their egos with externals, but they often
shortchange the more basic needs of their own bodies—perhaps because
they tend to undervalue the egoless love and inner peace on which a feeling
of self-worth ultimately depends. Type B individuals have a greater need for
cooperation than power, are less inhibited, and more resistant to illness. This stage of development is reached by people whose primary motive is to
give rather than to get, such as those parents who are able to turn from a
primary concern with the self to a greater concern for their children. Paradoxically, this altruism—which is based on unconditional love rather
than anticipated praise or other reward—reinforces a genuine self-esteem
that enables people to care for themselves ef fectively. Both giver and
receiver are rewarded by the act of love itself. All the research to date indicates that the power drive, with its constant
anxieties, continually activates the sympathetic (excitatory) part of the
body’ s nervous system, with a consequent deactivation of the
parasympathetic (calming) nerves. This in turn keeps the fight-or -flight
stress response of adrenaline continually switched on, diminishing the
body’ s ability to respond to another stress, such as illness. Harvard
psychology professor David C. McClelland recently found that individuals
motivated by power had lower levels of immunoglobulin A in their saliva
than those motivated by concern for others. As McClelland has written,“This suggests that one way to avoid the stress and illness associated with a
strong power drive is to grow up, to turn the power drive into helping
others. Maturity, love, and detachment reduce sympathetic activation and its
potentially bad ef fects on one’ s health.” There is nothing like meditation to
give the calm and perspective needed for this growing up. VISUALIZA TION AND HYPNOSIS
Anthropologist Claude Lévi-Strauss has noted that much of folk
medicine throughout the world is based on “psychological manipulation of
the sick or gan” by means of an extremely vivid image brought into the
mind while the patient is in a deep trance. Carl and Stephanie Simonton
adopted similar techniques learned from Mind Dynamics after hearing that
users of biofeedback often were able to communicate more ef fectively with
their bodies by means of an image than by directly trying to influence a
certain or gan or function. One woman, for example, learned to control a
dangerous irregularity in her heartbeat by picturing a little girl swinging
rhythmically to and fro on a playground swing. In Beyond Biofeedback, Elmer and Alyce Green of the Menninger
Clinic describe the experience of a close friend who was called in to help a
man deal with the pain of a lar ge pelvic cancer. The patient was hypnotized
and asked to find the room in his brain that had the valves controlling the
blood supply to his body and to turn of f the valve that controlled the blood
flow to his tumor. He did, and during two months of sessions the tumor
shrank to one-fourth its former size. His pain went away, and he was
dischar ged from the hospital instead of dying. Subsequently, when the man
died because of a complication of later sur gery, doctors found that his
diffuse metastatic disease had disappeared, and his tumor, which had been
the size of a grapefruit, was down to the size of a golf ball. In a study reported in 1984, Dr. Nicholas Hall of the Geor ge
Washington Medical Center in Washington, D.C., found that imaging
increased the number of circulating white blood cells and also the levels of
thymosin-alpha-1, a hormone especially important to the auxiliary white
cells called T helper cells. Thymosin-alpha-1 also helps produce feelings of
well-being, showing that the immune system can directly af fect one’ s state
of mind, as well as vice versa.The Simontons were fortunate when they first helped a cancer patient
use their visualization methods in 1971. Their initial subject was
exceptionally imaginative and disciplined, and the results were better than
anyone expected. The patient, a man with advanced throat cancer, had
radiation for two months even though the specialists thought its chances of
helping him were slim. But the patient visualized the treatment and his
white blood cells in a positive way; he experienced no side ef fects and his
cancer dramatically disappeared. He then went on to cure his arthritis and a
twenty-year case of impotence using the imagery technique, all within four
months. Such dramatic results enabled the Simontons to develop their
method, knowing it could save lives, even though later patients did not
always do as well. Often the first to receive a new treatment do very well
because of the enhanced placebo ef fect. It is inherent in the intense interest,
desires, and hope of the investigators. Visualization takes advantage of


that you can try at home –
Make a paste of besan powder (gram our) along with turmeric and
apply, leave for fteen minutes and remove. Turmeric is used in Indian tradition, by females to apply over the
cheeks, because of its hair removal property. A mixture of gram our, turmeric and mustard oil is used for
scrubbing. Paste of milk with turmeric, over a period of time, helps. Make a thin watery paste of wild turmeric. Rub it and apply it on face
for 15 minutes. Wash oﬀ. en make a paste of alum and rose water
and apply it. W ash oﬀ after 30 minutes. Do this once or twice a week. Does applying turmeric after epilation retard the facial hair growth? Yes, after epilation or hair removal treatment, it is good to apply turmeric
powder over face and leave it for at least 10–15 minutes before washing oﬀ. Apart from delaying facial hair re-growth, it also heals the skin lesions that may
be caused during epilation.To some extent, it is useful in retarding further facial hair growth, or at least
delaying the same. In ancient times, women used to apply turmeric over face, daily for the same
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•158. Licorice Milk Recipe
for Gastritis, Stomach
Ulcers, Heartburn
By Dr. Y.S. Raghuram MD (Ayu)
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Licorice milk is very easy to prepare remedy for gastritis. It is explained in
Ayurveda as Yastimadhu Ksheerapaka. Kseerapaka is a formulation prepared
using milk. e herb is processed (paka) in the milk and the resultant
preparation is called Ksirapaka. Ingredients of Licorice Milk Remedy
Yastimadu – Coarse powder of Liquorice – 3 g rams
Ksheera (Milk) – 25 ml
Jala (Water) – 100 ml
How to prepare? In this context we shall discuss the quantity of Ksheerapaka to be prepared,
enough for single dose consumption. Coarse powder of Licorice bark is taken in the quantity of 3 grams
(approximately half a teaspoon) in a vessel. To this, milk is added in a quantity of 25 ml or approximately 8 times
the quantity of Licorice churna (powder).•
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•Now water is added in a quantity of 100 m l i.e. approximately 32 times
the quantity of licorice powder (or 4 times the quantity of Milk). Before adding water to the vessel roughly note down the level of milk. Now the vessel with the required ingredients is kept on a stove and
processed in moderate heat. e contents are heated until only milk remains. is means to tell
that the process is carried on until all the water which has been added
at the beginning of the preparation evaporates leaving behind the milk
which we had taken i.e. 100ml of water evaporates during this
processing and nally 25 ml of milk remains. is procedure enables the medicinal qualities of Yashtimadhu to get
imbibed into the milk. is also reduces the irritating and nauseating
property of Yashtimadhu and enables easy consumption of the
medicament. Next the contents are ltered to separate the coarse powder of
Yashtimadhu from the milk. e resultant milk is consumed hot or warm. Dose
25ml in the morning (depends on the severity) – should be decided by the
doctor. In children below 12 years of age, 5–10 m l, once or twice a day is the dose. In conditions of Gastritis and Stomach related ailments it is preferred to be
consumed before food. is formulation can also be given after food. e
decision should be taken by a qualied Ayurvedic physician after thoroughly
examining the disease and the diseased. How long to take? It can be taken safely for a period of 2–8 w eeks, based on doctor’s advice.•
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Every time the preparation shall be made fresh. It should neither be preserved nor refrigerated nor reused after a long time
following its preparation, because by then it would have lost its medicinal
properties. Benets of Liquorice Milk Recipe
Useful remedy for Gastritis and other stomach ailments, Reduces stomach acid
levels,
Prevents ulcer formation
Useful in Gastric Erosions and Peptic Ulcers
Research studies have shown that the chemicals in Liquorice decreases
swelling of the mucous membrane in inammatory stomach conditions (and
in lung congestions), thin down mucus secretions and increases chemicals in
our body that heal ulcers. It is also useful in relieving H Pylori infection. Aids digestion, cures indigestion
Good remedy for GERD/Reex oesophagitis/Acid Reex/Heartburn
Relieves spasm of digestive tract and thus relieves colic/tummy pain
Heals Liver damages, It enhances bile ow, aids digestion, decreases
cholesterol levels
It acts as a nutrient and helps in lowering stress
Milk and Liquorice – both are good rejuvenators and geriatric
medicines, the compound is even more wholesome
Probable Mode of Action in Healing Gastric Ailments – an Ayurvedic
PerspectiveMilk is said to be a Nitya – Rasayana (Rejuvenator which can be consumed on
a daily basis) and Yashtimadhu is of course a good Rasayana. Rasayana means that which is highly benecial for all the tissues in the body,
the mind and senses, provides good health and immunity apart from healing
and curing the diseases. us Yashtimadhu Ksheerapaka provides a double
dose of Rasayana. Being Rasayana the combination also covers the healing process in the entire
body (and mind) but since we are discussing the role of Ksheerapaka in Gastric
ailments and digestive disorders we will just have a look at the probable mode
of action of Yashtimadhu Ksheerapaka in the mentioned conditions. Licorice is a known Rasayana herb of Ayurveda, used since the time of
Charaka and Sushruta. Milk has taken the properties and qualities of Yashtimadhu after the
processing and it will be Yashtimadhu which will be predominantly acting in
these conditions. Milk is a media and a conveyer of medicinal properties of
Yashtimadhu to the cells. Also the processing with milk nullies the irritant
and nauseating nature of Yashtimadhu. e stomach and its functions are predominantly monitored by Pachaka
Pitta, Kledaka Kapha and Samana Vayu. ough they will get help from other
sub-types of Doshas it would be irrelevant to discuss that in this context. When the mentioned sub-types of Doshas are in equilibrium the activities
pertaining to digestion take place in an undisturbed way. e imbalance between these sub-types of Doshas, especially the
hyperactivity  of Pachaka Pitta supported by disturbed Samana Vayu will lead
to production of excessive Pitta (acids?) which in due course of time will
damage the Shleshmadhara Kala (Gastric mucosa) of the stomach causing
inammation in its layers. e local Kapha which acts as a buﬀer or protective
layer in the stomach is thus imbalanced. is inammation in due course of
time will lead to conditions like Ajeerna (indigestion), Amlapitta (Gastritis,
GERD etc.) etc.In the later stages this excess Pitta will further damage and burn the
Shleshmadhara Kala and Mamsadhara Kala (Gastric musculature) leading to
Gastric erosions and ulcers (Annadrava Shoola and Parinama Shoola). is
condition is a painful one. e pain is associated with nausea, hyperacidity,
sour belching, heartburn, vomiting and many other symptoms. Yashtimadhu Ksheerapaka by the virtue of its properties like Madhura Rasa
and Vipaka, Sheeta Guna, Snigdha Guru Gunas will buﬀer the excess Pitta and
balance it. is happens due to the antagonistic action of Yashtimadhu
Ksheerapaka on Pitta and Vata – which are the prime culprits in the causation
of Gastric ailments. e medicine also helps in healing the erosions and ulcers, prevents excess
acid formation and being a mild laxative owing to its Snigdha and Guru Gunas
will ush the excess Pitta out of the stomach and intestines. It also corrects the
metabolism and aids in proper digestion and absorption of food. is further
energizes the cells and restores