urveda
classifies licoric e as cooling in  temperature and as alleviating to both Pitta and
V ata, though it can aggravate Kapha if used over a long time. Because licorice
slightly increase s body fluids, i t is counter -indicated in Kapha disorders such as
edema or hypertension (which agrees with Chinese medicine’ s prohibition of
licorice in the p resence of internal dampness). In lar ge doses however licorice is
used to induce vomiting, and to remove Kapha from the stomach and lungs
thereby! It is th is ability to increase body fluids which mak es licorice a good
aphrodisiac. Licorice extract made into lozenges is very popular in India even
today to  soothe the throat and to help relieve obstruction in breathing. It is also
known to have a wonderful Satt vic quality which balances the mind and calms the
spirit.In A yurveda long pepper is con sidered a powerful digestive stimulant that
increases digestive fire and reduces accumulation of diges tive toxins (ama).
Indeed, the Charaka Samhita  praises the long pepper as being the best of all
digestive stimulants. Historically, long pepper and its cousin black pepper were
two of India’ s m ost important trade commodities, bringing many seafaring nations
to the shores of the southern st ate of Kerala since Roman tim es or even before.
Though pungent in taste, long pepper possesses a sweet post-digestive ef fect,
which en ables it to reduce both V ata and Kapha. Being strongly heating it removes
internal cold and congestion. Long pepper is considered to be a rejuvenative and
virilizer, an aphrodisiac which can regulate the sexual sec retions due to its
unctuous, sweet  nature; its cou sin black pepper, which is dry ing, has neither of
these two ef fects.
Long pepper is traditionally u sed in digestive disorders like abdominal
distension, ascites, diabetes, dia rrhea, liver and spleen enlar gement; in respiratory
complaints like cough and asth ma; and in rheumatic conditions. When used to
enkindle the digestive fire, long  peppers are often first soaked in salt water and
then administered orally as a paste. When used as a nourishing agent, they are
taken w ith ghee (clarified butter) and honey to treat consumptive disorders or
anemia or to gain weight. The root is used almost exclusively to enkindle the
digestive fire.
The Chi nese na me for this plant “bi po li” is given in the Compendium of
Materia Medica  as bein g an approximation of the Sanskrit “pippali” which ca me
from the Buddhist lands of Magadhi (present day North India ). Interestingly, the
Chinese name for black pepper ("hu jiao") literally translates as  barbarian pepper!
This sam e text considered the root of this plant to be weaker in quality than the
fruit, but not inferior in its action.
Clinically, in Chinese medicin e, long pepper is mainly used to dispel
coldness and warm the abdominal or gans. It is therefore considered useful when
coldness has lodged in the stomach and intestines (as in nausea, vomiting, belching
and abdo minal p ain), uterine coldness (as in infertility), and blad der coldness (as in
urinary tract infections).Madder is a prolific weed which  grows throughout Asia. Perhaps early.man
was first drawn to this plant by t he deep red color of the root which was much used
as a dye. In China since antiquity, madder was highly prized for its ability to
rectify d isorders of the blood. In  the Historical Recor ds (Shu Jing),  an ancient text
from the Spring and Autumn Period 770–476 B.C., it is stated that “he who plants
a thousand mu (roughly two hundred acres) of this plant and gardenia is considered
to be equal in rank to a nobleman who controls a thousand households."
In tradit ional Chinese medicine madder ’ s cooling property i s thought to
counteract all kinds of bleeding conditions (from the nose, uterus, colon or
respiratory tract) arising from heat-in-the-blood syndrome. Because madder also
invigorates the blood and dispels blood flow stagnation, it is useful for various
joint and muscular pains that arise from injuries, as also for contusions and
fractures. Madde r is also used for amenorrhea due to blood stasis. Modern Chinese
research has shown madder to have antibacterial ef ficacy against both
staphylococcus and streptococcus.
A yurveda views  madder as one of its most important Pitta-r educing and
blood-purifying herbs, and uses it for conditions similar to those for which it is
used in Chinese medicine. A yur veda also uses madder to help mend broken bones,
to treat toxic b lood conditions such as genital herpes, jaundice, hepatitis and
obstinate skin disorders, and to d issolve kidney stones and tumors in the body. It is
also applied externally to inflamed or burned skin tissue.Rhubarb has a l ong history in Chinese trade and medicine. Chi nese rhubarb
root pro duced in Shaanxi province was exported via the Silk Road as early as 114
B.C. This medicine became a much prized commodity throughout Eurasia, and
particularly in Rome, T urkey, R ussia and India. Rhubarb is me ntioned in the late
first cen tury A.D. by Dioscorides, a Greek physician who ser ved in the Roman
army, in his Materia Medka (Peri Hulas Iatrikos).  Similarly rhubarb soon found a
place in the A yurvedic materia medicas. Marco Polo, the thirteenth-century
V enetian traveler -merchant, imported the root into Europe. Fro m roughly 1650 to
1780 Im perial R ussia tried to m onopolize the trade of rhubarb through a specially
assigned “Rhubarb Of fice” at her frontier. This ef fort was partially successful, in
the sense that r hubarb exporte d out of China from other ports was considered
inferior in quality to that acquired and marketed by the Russians.
Since an tiquity Chinese medicine has recognized and utilized rhubarb root’ s
medicinal virtues; it considers the leaves to be poisonous. Raw rhubarb acts as a
strong p ur gative on the gastrointestinal tract; when charred it can arrest bleeding;
and whe n prepa red with wine or vinegar it invigorates the blood. Rhubarb also
removes heat and damp-heat symptoms in conditions such as jaundice, liver or
gallbladder inflammation, dysentery, high fever, appendicitis, constipation,
hemorrhoids, bl eeding duodenal or intestinal ulcers, and painful urination. In
consequence of rhubarb’ s blood invigorating ef fect it is used  to treat immobile
abdominal masses or localized  pain due to blood stasis, amenorrhea, and hot,
painful, sore eyes due to toxic liver fire.
Rhubarb is grown in many cou ntries including India, although the original
Chinese variety is still imported into India and sold in her baza ars under the name
“revanda-chini.” A yurveda, like Chinese medicine, recognizes rhubarb as a
pur gative plant,  using it almost exclusively for gastro-intestinal cleansing and
regulation. Rhub arb reduces V ata (by channeling the wind downward through the
intestines) and drains Pitta thro ugh its cooling nature. Rhubarb is considered to
have a slightly  astringent after -ef fect that protects the tone of the intestines,
although it is rarely used alone because it can be too drying for the intestines.
Externally a paste of the root is applied to reduce bruises and similar swellings.In In dia the Acorus calamus var iety of sweet flag has long been used since at
least the V edic period. In China various species of sweet flag have been used since
ancient times (they find a place  in the celebrated Shen No ng’ s Ma teria Medica  of
the later Han dynasty). Both traditions use sweet flag in similar ways.
In A yurvedic medicine sweet flag is renowned for its rejuvenating and
purifying ef fect upon the mind. Its Sattvic and warm nature helps to enhance
memory and awareness, increasing mental vigor while simultaneously calming the
mind. S weet fla g (also known as calamus), which calms V ata  and Kapha while
aggravating Pitta, is said to revitalize Prana and clear the subtle channels of toxins
and obstruction, is especially beneficial in treating seizures. It is  highly ef ficacious
in treati ng sleepwalking, sleep talking and bedwetting. It is suf fused into the
nostrils in powder form for nasal congestion and polyps, or t o induce return of
consciousness in  cases of shoc k or coma. Externally, a paste is used to relieve
headaches and insomnia. Sweet flag is also an antidote for the m ental and physical
side ef fe cts of cannabis and other mind-altering drugs,


 d can be set
in a mould. High-pectin fruits, like apples and citrus, do not require added
pectin to gel, whereas low-pectin fruits do. Crabapples, apples, damsons
(wild plums), gooseberries and currants are old-time favourites for jelly.
Low-acid foods:  Foo ds or recipes low in acid, in cluding vegetables, meats,
poultry and seafood, soups, stew s, sauces, dips and vegetable s preads, and
any foods with a pH higher than 4.6.
Marmalade:  T raditio nally made from thick or thin shreds of the rind of
oranges (Seville  or T emple o ranges) or other citrus fruits. Sometimesberries, shredded  vegetables or s hredded ginger are suspended in a jelly and
called “marmalade.”
Melting flesh:  A term  applied  to some varieties of freestone peaches or
nectarines. The fruit bruises eas ily, and the flesh becomes soft quickly after
picking or when canned. When  sliced, the flesh is ragged at the pit side.
Melting flesh peaches or nectarines can be clingstone or freestone.
Non-r eactive pot:  The lar ge concentrations of salt and acid (vinegar or
lemon ju ice) in preserves can interact with metal utensils. It is always best
to use pottery, glass, stainless steel or enamelled equipment for mixing and
cooking preserves.
oxidation:  T he reaction t hat occurs when oxygen in the air meets th e
exposed flesh of some fruit and vegetables. When light-coloured produce is
peeled or cut, the oxygen turns the exposed flesh brown. See also  Acidulate.
Pr eserves:  This term has two meanings: the first is a broad reference to
sweet spreads, jams or jellies tha t are canned; the second refers to a mixture
of s mall chunks of translucent fruit or whole berries suspende d in syrup,
which is often lightly jellied. Stem ginger in syrup is a classic preserve.
Relish:  A pickl ed product made from chopped fruit or vegetables; ma y be
sweet or savoury.
Stem ginger:  The  pink, tende r stems growing directly out of the gingerroot.
Stem ginger is not usually available fresh but rather preserved in syrup.
Sterilization:  A proc ess that  removes or destroys all forms of microbial
life, including bacterial spores.I n d e x
acidity, 8
high-acid foods, 8, 11, 27
low-acid foods, 8, 13, 20–3, 28
acidulate, 26
aggregate fruit, 26
Aïoli, Spring Herb, 95
almonds
Amaretto Clafoutis with Burnt Almonds, 128–9
Beet T abbouleh, 349
Dundee Almond Cake, 468–9
Gooseberry and Almond Relish, 152
Gooseberry Gingersnap Crumble, 154
Peach and Onion Chutney, 178
Preserved Lemon Chicken T agine, 460
Raspberry-glazed Brussels Sprouts with
Pancetta, 360
W inter Pear Chutney, 506
Amaretto Black Cherries, 126
Amaretto Clafoutis with Burnt Almonds, 128–9
apple juice
substitute for sugar syrup, 15
Blueberry Conserve, 114
Low- or No-sugar Strawberry Jam, 66
Parsley Jelly, 298
Raspberry Coulis, 43
apples, fresh or preserved, 305–8
to extract pectin, 29to freeze, 315
to obtain clear juice, 310
to prepare and can, 307–8
varieties, 305–6
Blueberry Conserve, 114
Chocolate Apple Mousse Conserve, 312
Country-style Chutney, 319
Crabapple and Goat Cheese Barquettes, 314
Crabapple Chutney, 309
Gingered Autumn Conserve, 332
Gooseberry Gingersnap Crumble, 154
Green T omato Chow Chow, 273
Homemade Pectin, 29
Kohlrabi and Apple Salad, 255
Mediterranean Chutney, 291
Mincemeat, 502
Moroccan Cabbage, 366–7
Pumpkin Chutney, 424–5
Rainbow Fruited Chow Chow, 374–5
Raspberry Curd, 46
Rhubarb and Raspberry Jam, 58
Rosemary-spiked Apple Jelly, 310–11
Strawberry Rhubarb Freezer Pie Filling and Pie, 70–1
W ild Blueberry Dipping Sauce, 120
apricots, dried, 495
to soak, 495
Apricot Compote with Lavender and Citrus, 520
Brandied Melon Jam, 160
Country-style Chutney, 319
Lemon Chutney, 454–5
Mincemeat, 502
Preserved Lemon Chicken T agine, 460
Spiced Apricot and Orange Butter, 496–7
apricots, fresh or preserved, 33–5
to freeze, 39
to prepare and can, 34–5varieties, 33
Apricot Beef, 37
Apricot Compote, 36
Brandied Melon Jam, 160
Curried Summer Stone Fruit Preserve, 170–1
Honeyed Peach Freezer Salsa, 182
Scarlet Blush Apricot Freezer Conserve, 38
artichokes, 75–7
to freeze, 81
to prepare and can, 76–7
varieties, 75
Pan-seared Artichokes with Raspberry V inegar, 80
Roasted Chicken Thighs, Artichokes and New
Potatoes, 78
Roasted Garlic and Artichoke Spread, 392
Spring Salad, 97
arugula
Asparagus and Goat Cheese Flatbread, 91
Spring Salad, 97
Asian Dressing, 384–5
Asian Lime Pickles, 224
Asian Plum Sauce, 189
asparagus, 83–6
to freeze, 87
to prepare and can, 85–6
varieties, 83
Asparagus and Goat Cheese Flatbread, 91
Asparagus Sauce, 88–9
Roasted Asparagus Salsa, 90
Spring Salad, 97
Aunt Ruth’ s Heritage Chili Sauce, 274
avocados
Curried Summer Salad, 172
Fruit Chocolate Mousse, 162

baconPea and Prosciutto Sauce, 258
Raspberry-glazed Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta, 360
barley
Squash Stuf fed with Rice and W inter Pear
Chutney, 502
basil, 295
Basil Jelly, 298
Basil Pesto, 301
Eggplant Caponata, 230
Fire-roasted Pepper and T omato Sauce, 276–7
Gooseberry and Almond Relish, 152
Honeyed Beets, 348
Roasted Red Pepper Dip, 418
Roasted T omato, Fennel and Basil Relish, 238–9
Root V egetable Sauce, 284
Summer Herb Brown Mayonnaise, 300
Summer Herb Pesto, 301
bay, 517
Bay-spiked Cherry Currant Jam, 130–1
Classic Pickling Spice Blend, 213
Finocchio à la Grecque, 236–7
Green Giant Chutney, 416–17
Moroccan Cabbage, 366–7
beans, dried. See  legumes
beans, green or yellow, 193–5
to freeze, 201
to prepare and can, 194–5
varieties, 193
Dilled Beans, 198
Dilled Three-bean Salad, 199
Expandable Bean Salad, 200
French Beans in T omato Sauce, 196–7
Green Giant Chutney, 416–17
Niçoise Salad, 201
Rainbow Fruited Chow Chow, 374–5beef
Apricot Beef, 37
Beef Bites, 231
beets, 343–5
to freeze, 345
to prepare and can, 344–5
varieties, 344
Beet T abbouleh, 349
Beet V inaigrette, 349
Honeyed Beets, 348
Pickled Baby Beets, 346
Scarlet Mango Chutney, 480–1
Sizzling Broccoli and Honeyed Beets, 353
Sweet Pickled Kohlrabi and Beets, 254
berries
Berried Pavlova, 150–1
Berry Filling, 151
Gooseberry Gingersnap Crumble, 154
See also specific berries
blackberries, 101–3
to freeze, 108
to prepare and can, 102–3
varieties, 101
Blackberry Cordial, 105
Blackberry Granita, 105
Blackberry Pudding Cake, 104
Black Ginger Marmalade, 106–


ioxide, glycerin, sodium lauryl/laureth sulfate, and sodium fluoride.
Hydrated silica
 is made from quartz and sand and it is an abrasive in toothpaste. As I already
mentioned, the sand in toothpaste can cause tooth wear with too much brushing.
Sorbitol and saccharin
 are both sweeteners and are used in toothpaste. They are on the list of
substances we want to avoid.
Titanium dioxide
 is a pigment used for providing brightness and whiteness. It is used as a strain
remover and a whitener. Titanium dioxide is potentially carcinogenic in humans.
32
 If the titanium
dioxide in toothpaste contained nano-sized particles then it can be toxic to cells in your body and
absorb through contact.
33
Glycerin
 is added to toothpaste to give it its “pasty” consistency and helps prevent the toothpaste
from drying out. Supposedly, glycerin requires 27 rinses to remove from the teeth. This glycerin film
could create a barrier on the teeth that would prevent teeth from getting harder and stronger. Usually,
small amounts of toothpaste get swallowed or absorbed directly into your bloodstream through your
gums through a process called diffusion.Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
 is used as a foaming agent and a degreaser. It is used also for washing cars
and cleaning garage floors. It is absorbed by the body and can damage or affect cells. It has been
correlated with canker sores.
Natural Tooth Cleaners

1
.
Sea salt. Just dab a small amount on your tooth brush.
2
.
Homemade tooth powder (a recipe is provided in the next book pages). (It is also available
premade at the Holistic Dental Store:
www.holisticdentalstore.com
 You'll find it under the menu
item "Tooth and Gum Powder)
3
.
Toothsoap. A liquid soap made with coconut, olive and palm oils. It makes tooth brushing fun.
You can purchase it at
the
Holistic Dental Store
.
4
.
Any type of natural cleaning agent that uses herbs or liquids that has no chemicals or ingredients
on the label you cannot pronounce or grow in a garden.
Natural Mouth Wash
Herbal mouthwash can be a great aid in keeping the terrain of your mouth healthy. An excellent herbal
mouthwash concentrate is available at
holisticdentalstore.com
Tooth Brushing
As we learned from Dr. Phillips in the gum disease chapter, tooth brushing can be fine for teeth if the
bristles are soft and if there is not too much abrasion, but it can rapidly wear away your gums and
even cause gum disease. This is because brushing pushes the plaque into the gingival sulcus where the
gums meet the teeth. For tooth brushing to be healthy, you need to use blotting or at least an oral
irrigator after brushing to remove the plaque at the gum line.
Soft tooth brushes with rounded ends help avoid eroding tooth enamel. Electric brushes which have
an electromagnetic component to them do a superior job of cleaning but they may lead to some minor
EMF exposure. There is also risk with electric toothbrushes of damaging the gums because of the high
speed of the vibrations. If you use one, be careful.
Tooth and Gum Healing
While tooth liquid products clean the teeth, products made with herbs can heal the teeth and gums in a
different way. Herbs can build, pull out toxins, and nourish. Herbal tooth powder can be found at
some health food stores—make sure they do not have any toxic additives. Good herbal tooth and gum
mixtures are
Tooth and Gum Restore Formula
 by Dr. Richard Schulze (this can be used with an oral
irrigator) and
Dr. Christopher’s Herbal Tooth & Gum Powder
. I encourage you to try a few different
tooth-cleaning products and locate one that feels good to you. You can also make your own
toothpowder at home.
Peppermint Tooth Powder Recipe
 2 tablespoons baking soda (pure sodium bicarbonate only)
1 teaspoon finely ground sea salt
5-10 drops of organic peppermint essential oil (available in natural food stores or online)
Baking Soda and Gums
Baking soda alkalizes the mouth. When the mouth is too acidic then tooth decay can be present. When
the mouth is too alkaline, then this might contribute to gum disease. I have had mixed reports on
baking soda and gums. Some reports say baking soda irritates the gums. Others have healed tooth
abscesses with baking soda.
Herbal Tooth and Gum Powder Recipe
The following recipe makes a fabulous tooth powder. I purchase herbs at the local herb shop and
grind them in a coffee grinder. The recipe is from the late master herbalist Dr. John Christopher.

3 parts oak bark
6 parts comfrey root
3 parts horsetail grass
1 part lobelia
1 part cloves
3 parts peppermint
People need to be aware of the herbs they use, and use them wisely. (With prolonged and exclusive
use, this tooth powder may cause some slight tooth discoloration that can be cleaned off.) I alternate
using this herbal formula with the baking soda formula. The tooth and gum powder can also be placed
on gums for gum healing. You can purchase a high quality version of this formula at the Holistic
Dental Store (
holisticdentalstore.com
)
Flossing
Flossing is literally a double-edged sword. Since many of us do not have perfectly aligned teeth, food
can get caught in between teeth. The disadvantage to flossing is that it is very easy to cut your gums.
Injuring your gums daily does not seem like a practice that will promote healthy teeth and gums. The
advantage to flossing is that you are able to clean out debris from between your teeth that would
otherwise linger and putrefy in your mouth.
If you floss your teeth, be very careful not to slash your gums. Using dental tape, which is a wide and
thick version of dental floss, is the recommended flossing technique of tooth hygiene specialist dentist
Robert. O. Nara. There is evidence from Dr. Phillips that flossing with string is not a part of good
dental health. Using the blotting method to poke out food with an ultrasoft tooth brush, or using a
water flosser (oral irrigator) seems to be much better suggestions. If you choose to floss with a string,
then use dental tape.The Fluoride Deception
Fluoride does not heal tooth cavities
. There are different forms of fluoride, and the one put in
drinking water is usually hydrofluosilicic acid. In 1986-1987, a study involving 39,207 children aged
5-17 showed no statistical difference in tooth decay from using non-fluoridated or fluoridated
water.
34
 Several large scale studies worldwide show the same results.
35
 According to data published
in the July 2009
Journal of the American Dental Association
 children’s cavity rates are similar
whether the water is fluoridated or not.
36
Fluoride is dangerous
. Most of the fluoride used in water supplies is toxic waste from the fertilizer
industry.
37
 The Environmental Protection Agency's Employee Union (consisting of approximately
1500 scientists, lawyers, engineers and other professional employees) is opposed to water
fluoridation. The EPA Union states:
Scientific literature documents the increasingly out-of-control exposures to fluoride, the lack of
benefit to dental health from ingestion of fluoride and the hazards to human health from such
ingestion.
38
Fluoride is an enzyme and hormone inhibitor, affecting the nervous system as well as digestion.
Fluoride is the major cause of brittle bones and teeth, and is responsible for causing mottled enamel,
producing white, light gray or brown spots on the teeth. Fluoride actually alters the natural biological
creation of tooth enamel and creates false, more brittle tooth enamel (which now contains
fluorapatite). This false enamel is no better at preventing tooth decay than regular tooth enamel in the
long term. A stronger barrier to bacteria is not what keeps tooth decay at bay, but rather a balanced
internal body chemistry from good food habits.
Fluoride may cause brain and kidney damage, a decrease in I.Q., and may cross the placental barrier
in pregnant women. Water fluoridation has also been linked to cancer. In 1977 Dr. Dean Burk, former
chief chemist of the US National Cancer Institute, and Dr. John Yiamouyiannis, president of the Safe
Water Foundation proved that water fluoridation increased the risk of cancer. Their studies
concluded that:
One-tenth of the 350,000 cancer deaths per year in the U.S. are linked with artificial public water
fluoridation.
39
The U.S. Congress called for animal studies to confirm these results and the studies were released in
1990. The studies showed clear evidence that fluoride does cause cancer.
40
A majority of Europe does not use water fluoridation and neither should we. Countries that rejected
fluoridation on the grounds that its use is unethical and that it imposes unnecessary health risks
include: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Holland, Hungary, Italy, Iceland,
Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and Yugoslavia.
Nature has given us the map for perfect tooth enamel, impervious to tooth decay. We can maintain a
high immunity to tooth decay without fluoride, provided we obey Nature's laws


 fill my requirements.
However, since I  had been led down umpteen primrose paths by other "nutrition"
programs, I  was very skeptical of the Metabolic Medicine program.
When, with great skepticism, I  started my own Metabolic Medicine program, I  felt I
was in excellent health. I  had only one health problem that I  was aware of and that
was that I  had nasal polyps, which were caused by allergies.
The polyps were particularly bad in winter. I  could not breathe through my nose at
all. So after having the polyps surgically removed I  was referred to an allergist. The
allergist found I  was allergic to dust and all dairy products. I  already knew about the
allergy to the dairy products because after a heavy dairy meal, my nose would
completely close due to the swelling of the polyps.
To control the growth of the polyps, the allergist recommended weekly "allergy
shots." For two years, they worked well and I  could breathe fairly well through my
nose in the winter. During the third and fourth years, the allergy shots did not work as
well and I  had trouble breathing through my nose. During the fifth and sixth years,
the allergy shots did not work at all. I  couldn't breathe through my nose at all in the
winter and very little in the summer. My allergist now informed me the only thing that
would help me was cortisone injections. Knowing the undesirable effects of
cortisone, I  refused.
Things got bad enough that finally I  had one cortisone injection.
When I  began my Metabolic Medicine program, I  informed Dr. Kelley of my
allergy to dairy products and asked him if anything could be done to help. To my
surprise, Dr. Kelley said he was not at all interested in my specific allergies, but he
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was interested in getting the body working right so I  would not be allergic to
anything. I  was very doubtful of Dr. Kelley and the entire program at that time.
When I  filled out my Nutritional Evaluation Survey, I  discovered many health
normalities that I  never knew existed. Filling out my survey, indeed, was an
experience in self-discovery and understanding. If the information and the claims for
what it indicated were correct, this was the most valuable physical examination and
insight into my inner workings I  had ever experienced. However, I  had grave
reservations as to the truth of diagnosis made from this information and the blood test
and urinalysis.
Therefore, I  went into the program not only skeptical, but almost with a chip on my
shoulder. Based on past experiences, I  felt sure I  was wasting my time and money.
I  have now been on the program for several years. Even during the first winter, with
no allergy shots, no cortisone (and no allergist), my nose was open all winter. I  could
breathe through my nose!
Being suspicious, I  could not give the Metabolic Medicine program full credit for
my feeling so good. So I  went back to my Metabolic Medicine's Self-Test book and
compared all the signs and symptoms with where they are now. By checking these
signs and symptoms, I  had an objective way of seeing what this program was doing to
my internal machinery!
To put it mildly, the Metabolic Medicine program has been a great success for me.
My allergies are under control. I  have never felt better. In addition, with the
Metabolic Medicine's Self-Test book, I  have been able to see objectively what is
happening with me. With these objective observations of myself, with certainty, at
least for me, the program is an unqualified huge success.
Now that I  am convinced, I  am offering this program to all of my dental patients. I
know it does the job. I  know it is what we need to get our internal machinery to do
the job.
Sanford C. Frumker, D.D.S.
Cleveland, OH
Dr. Lloyd H. Price (Doctor of Optometry)
My training as an optometrist started long before I  entered Northwest Illinois Optical
College in Chicago, Illinois, in 1922.
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As a farm boy, I  had the opportunity to observe the habits of animals, both
domesticated and wild, and in those days mankind was living closer to nature and
using none of today's processed foods. I  am 84 years young, and I  see that it's quite
difficult for this present generation to realize how the pioneers existed and thrived
with very few fatal degenerative illnesses such as cancer.
In any "health" profession, the practitioner has a good opportunity to observe the
results obtained by the various modalities of treating the physical defects of his or her
patients. It is estimated that 85% of our learning is acquired through our eyes.
When I  got out of college and started to practice my profession of fitting glasses, I
soon realized that there must be an underlying cause of so much myopia
(nearsightedness), cataracts, glaucoma, etc. As I  gave the subject more study, it was
clear to me that man was creating most of his eye problems by incorrect diet and
poor choice of foods.
For this reason, I  took several courses in naturopathy and studied and read
everything I  could find in health books and magazines that dealt with the subject.
Many of my patients are so nearsighted that they are unable to see 20/20 on the
eye chart. It is quite common for them to blame watching television and thus avoid
the real cause, which is faulty diet and junk foods. Through the science of iridology, it
is quite easy to observe unhealthy body conditions as well as deposits of drugs.
I  always try to emphasize basic health principles such as the importance of proper
diet and tell my patients to avoid sugar, soft drinks and refined foods. Some will listen
and, if they do, in a very short time their eyesight will improve. I  have even had cases
where I  was then able to reduce the strength of the lenses.
One patient, aged 75, had cataracts. I  sent her to an Ophthalmologist, and he told her
she would have to have surgery in three months. I  told her of Dr. Kelley's nutritional
program and my wife, who is one of Dr. Kelley's Technicians, had her evaluated. She
followed the program and when she returned to the Ophthalmologist, he told her she
would never have to have the surgery.
Another patient quite suddenly lost 70% of her eyesight. She went on Dr. Kelley's
nutritional program and in a matter of six weeks her eyesight returned.
When Dr. Kelley says we have been starving for 30 years, I  certainly agree for I  am in
a position to observe this.
Dr. Kelley is no less than 75 years ahead of his time. Although this book deals
primarily with cancer, that is by no means the limit to his concepts and abilities. I
178
Winning The Cancer War
have seen many of the patients with other degenerative disease respond equally as
well as the cancer patients.
Lloyd H. Price, O.D.
Des Moines, IA
Dr. Jack O. Taylor (Doctor of Chiropractic)
I  had always held nutrition of some importance and often gave my patients rather
inconsistent advice about "improving your diet" or "why not try this vitamin for that
symptom?" After several years of dealing with sick people, some of whom I  knew
were on good diets, and some junk eaters, I  began to realize that we were healthy not
solely as a result of our intake, but instead, we were healthy or sick as a result of what
our bodies did with the intake. It was discouraging to suggest the same "balanced"
diet for several patients, getting entirely nowhere with many and having dramatic
positive responses from others. Searching through the available literature seemed to
add to my questions rather than provide answers.
Several years ago a very dear friend developed cancer and my wife was in to
accompany her to Dr. W illiam Donald Kelley. Like many others, I  had heard of the
success of Dr. Kelley in working with cancer patients and at that time could think of
his nutritional program only as a cancer therapy.
After meeting Dr. Kelley and observing his simple, systematic investigation of the
individual body chemistry of our friend, my wife telephoned from Grapevine, Texas,
and insisted that I  immediately come meet this man, as she knew his logical approach
and reasonable conclusions would appeal to me. Early the next morning I  was 1,100
miles from the luxurious surroundings of my suburban Chicago office, seated in a tiny
frame house in a small Texas town. I  forgot my surroundings, however, as I  soon
realized that here was a man who not only was answering my questions but was re
opening doors in my mind that had long been shut.
As I  got better acquainted with Dr. Kelley, I  soon realized that any help his
Metabolic Medicine's Cancer Cure program gave to cancer patients was incidental to
the balancing of their individual body chemistry. I  began to apply these principles as
"nonspecific metabolic assistance" to meet my patient's individual needs. These
programs have been so successful in helping gain and maintain health for many that I
would


ush by taking it on an empty stomach. This helps to clean out and
regenerate the capillaries. Do this about twice a week.
With degenerative eye changes take with meals up to 10,000 IU of vitamin A (as emulsion, halibut liver oil or cod liver oil), 100 mg of
vitamin B2 in addition to increased vitamin E, zinc and ground linseed; also digestive enzymes and thyroid extract are helpful with
diabetic retinopathy, as are evening primrose oil, ﬁsh oil and the bioﬂavonoids lutein and zeaxanthin. Try the herbs bilberry and
eyebright.
With nerve damage (neuropathy) try 3x100 mg each of vitamins B1 and B6, hydrochloric acid, weekly vitamin B12 injections, later
vitamin B12 tablets absorbed under the tongue or through the nostrils, and 500 mcg of folic acid.
Suitable herbs are bean pod tea, ginger, blueberry leaves, dandelion roots and vinca rosea. Also try liver herbs such as centaury,
devil's claw, gentian and milk thistle.  Goat's rue (Galega ofﬁcinalis) has in animal studies been shown to have regenerative effects on
the beta cells of the pancreas. Cinnamon, cloves, turmeric, bay leaves and hops increase the natural insulin activity.
Cinnamon is helpful for both types of diabetes. With Type 1 it may allow a reduction in the daily insulin dose. Generally take 1
teaspoonful daily in divided doses with meals. If taking more than 1 teaspoonful daily it has been recommended to boil the cinnamon
in water. After some cooling pour of f the solution for use and discard the solid residue.
Insulin-dependent diabetics who continue to need insulin on the basic low carbohydrate diet may try adding gradually increasing
amounts of fructose to their lemon drinks. This may help to provide muscle cells with sufﬁcient carbohydrate for normal metabolic
functions; otherwise muscle protein may be used to generate glucose from amino acids. Start with half a teaspoon several times daily
and increase up to a teaspoonful ﬁve to six times daily. Let yourself be guided by your blood sugar and energy level. Fructose is only
harmful combined with starches, or on a diet high in carbohydrates, on a low carbohydrate diet it can be beneﬁcial.
ADDITIONAL  THERAPY10/30/24, 3:11 PM Health-Science-Spirit - Holistic Diabetes Treatment
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Additional Therapy for all Diseases. Other recommend methods are a Beck-type zapper or blood puriﬁer, see Electronic Zapper &
Magnetic Pulser, Oxygen Therapy as well as herbal parasite cure with wormwood, cloves and tincture of green hulls of black walnuts.
All of these measures are mainly important for Type 1 diabetics who are still on insulin to regenerate the beta cells in the pancreas.
Also use anti-microbial remedies as a maintenance program when you consume raw ﬂesh foods.
An additional way to stimulate the liver and pancreas is with magnets. You may keep the south pole of a strong ceramic or
neodymium magnet towards the skin over the liver and at other times over the pancreas as long as there are signs of inﬂammation or
tenderness when pressed.
Even better is a fast magnetic pulser with a strong ﬁeld and up to 10 pulses per second, see Resources in Australia for a supplier.
Normally use the south-pointing pole for pancreas and liver, if in doubt let yourself be guided by muscle testing. The magnetic pulser
is also good for eye or kidney problems.
Use additional therapies to stimulate the liver and the pancreas, the two most important organs for the blood sugar regulation. If your
sugar level remains elevated, you may, for instance, see an acupunctur ist, homoeopath, osteopath, energy healer or another health
specialist for additional stimulation of these organs.
After 1-3 weeks on the cleansing program the blood sugar level should be much improved, and in many cases more or less normal.
However, overweight individuals and long-term Type 1 diabetics may still have high early morning sugar levels that may come down
after some exercise or other muscle activity.
Another measures you can take yourself is reﬂexology. Strongly press under the soles of your feet wherever you ﬁnd a sore spot. The
area connected to the liver is between the middle and the upper outer side of the right foot, the pancreas is near the insteps of both
feet just above the midline, the kidneys are near the centre of each sole and the eyes at the base of the second and third toes of each
foot.
You may press the soles against a rock, stone or golf-ball, onto the corner of a table or other furniture, or press with a thumb, knuckle
or the blunt end of a stone or pen or pencil. Press each area for several minutes, repeat frequently or ﬁnd a helper to press your feet.
To stimulate the spinal reﬂexes a helper may rapidly tap or vibrate the spine from between the shoulder blades to the small of the
back, also press any tight and painful muscles in this area. You may try to hang upside-down from inversion equipment and do gentle
spine-twisting exercises.
Strongly recommended are hot castor oil packs over the liver and upper abdomen. Liberally apply castor oil to this area, cover with a
woollen rag and keep warm with a hot water bottle for about two hours. Add more layers of rag or newspaper as required to prevent
the skin becoming too hot. Do this on and off for several weeks. It helps further to take a tablespoon of olive oil at bedtime to
stimulate the release of bile and accumulated toxins, which are then ﬂushed out the next morning with Epsom salts and garlic drink.
With colour therapy you shine a strong yellow light for about an hour or longer at close range onto the skin over the upper abdomen
and the middle of the back. Instead of a yellow light bulb in a dark room you may use a normal bulb or daylight and cover these areas
with yellow cellophane.
Exercise is very important for both types of diabetics, the more so the higher the weight or the blood sugar level. Start with gentle
rebounding, and gradually increase the duration and vigour of the exercises to include jogging or aerobic dancing or other aerobic
exercises but always with strong breathing so that you do not get out of breath. Exercise lowers sugar levels by channelling glucose
into muscle cells even in the absence of insulin, or in Type 2 diabetics by making cells more sensitive to insulin. In contrast, additional
insulin or blood sugar tablets lower blood sugar levels mainly by converting glucose into fat, which is highly undesirable.
Sunshine can increase insulin production and improve blood sugar regulation. Preferably expose your unprotected skin to sunlight for
5 - 15 minutes several times a week. Do not use sunscreen during this time and leave of f glasses or sunglasses.
Stress increases adrenalin levels and this in turn reduces the effectiveness of insulin. Therefore, try to avoid obvious stress and in
addition learn relaxation and meditation exercises and practise daily. Also use suitable afﬁrmations in a relaxed or meditative state. A
frequent stress is exposure to electromagnetic radiation in the bedroom, see Electromagnetic Pollution.
If increased insulin production is desirable, you may use the following guided imagery while in a state of induced relaxation or
meditation. Visualise clumps of cells in your pancreas which you know  are beta cells, you may look beforehand at an anatomical
picture of the pancreas. See them greatly increase in numbers and produce a substance, which you know is insulin. Imagine them
releasing the necessary amount into the bloodstream and storing the rest for future use. In addition imagine your breath going in and
out of the pancreas; feel the abdomen, including the pancreas, becomin g warm. Maintain this feeling of warmth as long as you can
and frequently repeat this exercise. You may also send feelings of love to your pancreas and imagine it shining as a bright light.
In your afﬁrmations you may say: "The beta cells in my pancreas proliferate and reach normal numbers, they produce more and more
insulin to regulate my blood sugar level perfectly. My liver and my pancreas are healthy and strong". To strengthen the liver meridian
you may say and feel: "I am happy and cheerful" and for the pancreas mentally or with voice say: "I am secure and have faith and
conﬁdence in my future". For further information on using mind methods see Mind Tools. Be positive and expect to be how you really
want to be and that is how you most likely will be.
Disclaimer: The aim of this web site is to provide information on using natural healing methods to aid in the treatment of illness and health improvement.
The author cannot accept any legal responsibility for any problem arising from experimenting with these methods. For any serious disease,
or if you are unsure about a particular course of action, seek the help of a competent health professional.
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 Subtle Elements
1) Earth smell
2) Water taste
3) Fire sight
4) Air touch
5) Ether sound
6) Mind mental and emotional impressions
Causal — Gunas
The third and deepest level of nutrition for the mind,
which determines the nature of our deeper consciousness
(Chitta), is through the three gunas of Sattva, Rajas and
Tamas. The gross and subtle elements (food and impres-
sions) affect our deeper consciousness according to their
constituent gunas. Most importantly, we are affected by
the gunas of the people we associate with at a heart level.
After all, our relationships make the greatest impression
upon us. This is why right relationship is so crucial in
treating the mind. Our deeper consciousness is the level of
the heart.
The gunas are the primal level of matter (Prakriti) and
cannot be destroyed, but they can be transformed, which is
what our food, impressions and associations affect. Sattvic
food, impressions and associations activate the Sattvic
qualities of consciousness like love, clarity and peace. Raja-
sic food, impressions and associations activate its Rajasic
qualities like passion, criticalness and agitation. Tamasic
food, impressions and associations activate the Tamasic
qualities of insensitivity, ignorance and inertia. Chitta, our
deeper consciousness, is the ultimate product of digestion
of food, impressions and associations. To have a healthy A172 Ayurveda and the Mind
consciousness requires that we consider all three levels of
nutrition. Impressions and associations go together as the
basic factors of our experience.
Mental Digestion
We must not only consider the nature of the food we
take in but also our capacity to digest it. Even if we take
good food, if our digestion is weak, it may turn into tox-
ins. The mind, like the body, has its digestive power or
digestive fire (Agni) which is intelligence (Buddhi).
The mind exists to provide experience and liberation
for the soul. Experience that we have digested or under-
stood brings freedom and allows for the expansion of
awareness, just as food we have digested releases energy
that allows us to work. Experience that we have not digest-
ed becomes a toxin and initiates various pathological
changes in the mind, just as undigested food causes the
disease process in the physical body. Just as well-digested
food brings physical happiness and undigested food causes
disease, so well-digested experience brings mental happi-
ness, and poorly digested experience causes mental disor-
ders.
The mind has its own pattern of digestion which
resembles that of the physical body.
1. Outer Mind and Senses — Gathering of Impressions
The five senses bring in impressions, much like the
hands and the mouth bring in food. These are gathered in
the outer mind (Manas), which organizes them but does
not have the power to digest them. The outer mind corre-
sponds to the stomach in the physical body, which gathers
and homogenizes food but cannot fully break it down or
absorb it. The Cycle of Nutrition for the Mind 173
2. Intelligence — Digestion of Experience
Once the outer mind has gathered and homogenized
our impressions, intelligence (Buddhi) works to digest
them. Intelligence is the Agni or digestive fire for the
mind and corresponds to the small intestine as a physical
organ. Intelligence digests impressions and turns them
into experiences. It turns present events into memories.
Proper mental digestion depends upon proper function
of intelligence, through which we discern the truth of our
experience from its outer names and forms. It enables us to
take in the Sattva guna from our experiences and release
their Rajasic and Tamasic components. Wrong mental
digestion occurs when we are unable to break down the
names and forms of our experience into truth energies.
Then the undigested names and forms accumulate in the
mind and block its perception. We mistake the appearance
of things for their meaning or truth content.51
3. Consciousness — Absorption of Experience
Once intelligence has digested our impressions, they
pass in the form of experience or memory into our deeper
consciousness (Chitta), which they affect according to their
qualities (gunas). Experience absorbed in the deeper con-
sciousness becomes part of its fabric, just as the food
digested becomes part of the tissue of the physical body. II
our experience is not digested properly, it damages the
substance of the mind, just as undigested food damages
the tissues of the body. Experience that we have digested
does not leave a mark or scar upon the mind in the form of
memories, but allows us to function in life with peace and
clarity.
Let us examine some examples of this process. If we sec
a beautiful sunset with an open heart this impression is Ayurveda and the Mind
easily digested and leaves an energy of light and peace in
our deeper consciousness. If someone attacks or robs us,
however, our mind gets disturbed. The experience is hard
to digest, and leaves a residue of anger, frustration or fear.
Our lives are filled with many such examples. Undigested
experiences re-arise from our subconscious, influencing
our current state of mind, until we understand and resolve
them.
The Three States of Waking, Dream, and Deep
Sleep
In the waking state we gather impressions through the
outer mind (Manas) and senses. In the dream state we
digest impressions through our inner intelligence (Bud-
dhi) and these are reflected through our subtle senses in
the form of various dreams. In deep sleep, the residue of
our digested impressions, reduced to seed form, becomes
part of our deeper consciousness (Chitta).
Our dreams show the process of mental digestion.
Good dreams reflect good mental digestion. Bad dreams
show poor mental digestion?2 Similarly, good deep sleep
reflects a well-developed body of consciousness. Inability
to sustain deep sleep shows a poorly developed body of
consciousness.
Detoxification for the Mind
Detoxification is just as necessary for the mind as it is
for the body. Yet for detoxification to begin we must first
stop taking toxins into ourselves. For mental well-being,
there must be first a prevention of wrong impressions and
experiences from entering into our consciousness, just as
for physical well-being we must avoid wrong food. The Cycle of Nutrition for the Mind 17^ax
Second, there must be a strong intelligence to digest
impressions properly. We must strive to avoid negative
experiences as much as possible. When we cannot do this,
we must have enough intelligence to digest even disturb-
ing impressions, which are not always avoidable. Elimi-
nating toxins from the consciousness involves stopping
their intake, which requires control of the mind and sens-
es. Then it requires directing the light of intelligence
within to bum up the wrong experiences we have already
absorbed.
Just as fasting from food helps detoxify the body, so
fasting from impressions detoxifies the mind. Once the
intake of impressions ceases, consciousness, whose nature
is space, will naturally empty itself out. Its contents will
come up to the level of the intelligence which can then
digest them properly. This requires deep thinking, inquiry
and meditation. When the outer mind and senses are calm
and quiet, our inner thoughts arise. Deep-seated habits
and memories float to the surface. If we leam to observe
and understand them, we can let them go, but this
requires that we are willing to be free from them.
Physical Level of Detoxification — Pure Diet
Toxic accumulations of the gross elements, mainly
earth and water, are eliminated from the physical body
through ordinary elimination channels of excretion, urina-
tion and sweating. Special Ayurvedic detoxification mea-
sures help us release excesses of the three Doshas along
with these waste materials." Fasting is another important
measure, which allows the body to bum up toxins. Special
herbs can help as well. 176 Ayurveda and the Mind
Subtle Level of Detoxification — Pranayama
Negative impressions (the subtle elements) are elimi-
nated mainly through Pranayama or yogic breathing exer-
cises, which create a special type of sweating that releases
excess subtle water and earth elements (taste and odor).
Ordinary sweating therapies help in this process, includ-
ing use of sweat lodges, steam baths, saunas and diaphoret-
ic (sweat-inducing) herbs. Sweating therapy is part of
Ayurvedic Pancha Karma therapy, which aids in the purifi-
cation of the subtle as well as the gross body. Fasting from
impressions (Pratyahara) is another helpful method,
which, like fasting from food, allows undigested and toxic
impressions to be released. Crying, a sincere flow of tears
reflecting a real change of heart, is another way that the
mind can be purified of negative emotions.
Causal Level of Detoxification — Mantra
The gunas are the core level of matter and are inde-
structible. There is no release of the gunas from conscious-
ness (Chitta) but they can be transformed. Toxic accumu-


've seen to fully comprehend his miracle in its entirety!
Although there are many books written on special diets for children with autism, ADD,
ADHD, etc., (and I've read them all) I haven't come across one that is similar to the nutri
tional advice you suggested for Walker. In fact, I've found many of these books suggest
ing foods that I know would actually cause Walker great harm. The older research that
specifically talks about a strict gf/cf diet is just the tip of the iceberg... there is much
more to this story! I get very frustrated when I see many families following this advice
and buying "processed" gf/cf products that contain many other harmful ingredients.
These are often the same parents who are elated to discover that Diet Coke and potato
crisps are gf/cf and go out and buy them in bulk!! Ugh!
Holly Branch, mother of Walker
Surrey, UK 2. THE APPROPRIATE
DIET FOR GAP SYNDROME
We have concentrated on some diet aspects in the previous chapter. Now,
let us discuss, what is the right diet for GAPS people.
GAP Syndrome essentially is a digestive disorder and should be treated
as such. There is no need to re-invent the wheel when it comes to designing
a diet for digestive disorders. There is a diet already invented, a very effec
tive diet with a more than 6o-year excellent record of helping people with
all sorts of digestive disorders, including such devastating ones as Crohn's
disease and ulcerative colitis. This diet is called Specific Carbohydrate Diet
or SCD for short.
SCD was invented by a renowned American paediatrician Dr Sidney
Valentine Haas in the first half of the 20th century. Those were the good old
days, when doctors used to treat their patients with diet and natural
methods. Carrying on with the work of his colleagues Drs L. Emmett Holt,
Cristian Herter and John Howland, Dr Haas has spent many years
researching the effects of diet on celiac disease and other digestive disor
ders. He and his colleagues found that patients with digestive disorders
could tolerate dietary proteins and fats fairly well But complex carbohy
drates from grains and starchy vegetables made the problem worse. Sugar,
lactose and other double sugars also had to be excluded from the diet.
However, certain fruit and vegetables were not only well tolerated by his
patients, but improved their physical status. Dr Haas treated over 600
patients with excellent results - after following his dietary regimen for at
least a year there was "complete recovery with no relapses, no deaths, no
crisis, no pulmonary involvement and no stunting of growth". The results
of this research were published in a comprehensive medical textbook The
Management of Celiac Disease, written by Dr Sidney V Haas and Merrill P.
Haas in 1951. The diet, described in the book, was accepted by the medical
community all over the world as a cure for celiac disease and Dr Sidney V
Haas was honoured for his pioneer work in the field of paediatrics.
Unfortunately, "happy end" does not happen in human history too
often. In those days celiac disease was not very clearly defined. A great
number of various inflammatory conditions of the gut were included in the diagnosis of celiac disease and all those conditions were treatable by the
SCD very effectively. In the decades that followed something terrible hap
pened. Celiac disease was eventually defined as a gluten intolerance or
gluten enteropathy which excluded a great number of various other gut
problems from this diagnosis. As the "gluten-free diet" was pronounced to
be effective for celiac disease, the SCD diet got forgotten as outdated infor
mation. And all those other inflammatory gut conditions, which fell out of
the sphere of true celiac disease, got forgotten as well. The true celiac dis
ease is very rare, so the "forgotten" gut conditions would constitute a very
large group of patients, which used to be diagnosed as celiac and which do
not respond to treatment with the gluten-free diet. Incidentally, a lot of
"true" celiac patients do not get better on the gluten-free diet either. All
these conditions respond very well to the SCD diet, developed by Dr Haas.
GAP Syndrome would fall into this group.
Following the whole controversy about celiac disease, the Specific
Carbohydrate Diet would have been completely forgotten if it wasn't for,
you guessed it, a parent!
Elaine Gottschall, desperate to help her little daughter, who suffered
from severe ulcerative colitis and neurological problems, went to see
Dr Haas in 1958. After two years on SCD her daughter was completely free
of symptoms, an energetic and thriving little girl. Following the success of
the SCD with her daughter Elaine Gottschall over the years has helped
thousands of people, suffering from Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis,
celiac disease, diverticulitis and various types of chronic diarrhoea. But the
most dramatic and fast recoveries she has reported in young children who,
apart from digestive problems, had serious behavioural abnormalities,
such as autism, hyperactivity and night terrors. She has devoted years of
research into the biochemical and biological basis of the diet and has pub
lished a book, called Breaking the Vicious Cycle, Intestinal Health Through
Diet This book has become a true saviour for thousands of children and
adults across the world and has been reprinted many times. A number of
web-sites and web-groups have been set up to share SCD recipes and
experiences. Dr Gottschall is in her eighties now, still very active and help
ing many people around the world with the implementation of the Specific
Carbohydrate Diet. For the full details on how to implement this diet I
would highly recommend Elaine Gottschall's book.
The diet appropriate for GAPS patients is largely based on the Specific
Carbohydrate Diet. However, there is one issue that has to be taken into
account - the use of dairy products. What about dairy?
The Specific Carbohydrate Diet permits lactose-free dairy products. Lactose
is a milk sugar with a double molecule. It is present in fresh milk and many
commercially available dairy products. According to various sources from
25% to 90% of the planet's population cannot digest lactose due to the lack
of the lactose digesting enzyme, called lactase. Children and adults with
GAPS and people with gut problems most certainly cannot digest it and
have to avoid it. Well-fermented milk products, such as yoghurt, soured
cream and natural cheeses are largely free of lactose because in the process
of fermentation the fermenting bacteria consume lactose as their food.
However, apart from lactose milk contains other substances which GAPS
people have to avoid. The most researched substance is the milk protein
casein. In the previous chapters we have discussed casomorphins - pep
tides with an opiate structure, which are found in the urine of autistic,
schizophrenic, depressed and other patients. Casomorphins come from
misdigestion of milk protein casein. They absorb through the damaged gut
lining into the bloodstream of the GAPS person, cross the blood-brain bar
rier and affect the functions of the brain. And indeed when dairy products
get completely removed from the diet of an autistic child or a
schizophrenic patient we observe an improvement in the clinical picture,
sometimes quite dramatic. There is a debate about what particular form of
casein is the problem. The group of proteins called beta-caseins have
received most attention. For example, Cade and other researchers have
shown that in an unhealthy digestive system they convert into beta-
casomorphin-7 which gets taken up by 32 various areas of the brain, many
of which are responsible for vision, hearing and communication.
Another problem with dairy is its great ability at creating allergies and
intolerances. Real allergy to milk is one of the most common allergies in
existence, because dairy products have a wide range of antigens (various
immunoglobulins). According to various research papers it is the main
reason for infantile colic. Even in breast-fed babies if the mother consumes
dairy products the child may develop colic due to sensitivity to dairy anti
gens being passed through the mother's milk. In many cases when the
breast-feeding mother stops consuming dairy foods the colic in her baby
goes away.
Whether it is lactose or casein or allergies or a combination of factors,
the clinical experience shows that GAPS children and adults should not
consume dairy products until their digestive system is well enough to handle them. The only exception is for the milk fat, which contains virtu
ally no milk proteins or lactose and is generally well tolerated. Pure milk fat
is called ghee or clarified butter. It is easy to make at home from butter
(look in the recipe section). Unfortunately commercially available ghee
often contains preservatives and other additives. To make sure that your
ghee is pure it is best to make it at home. Ghee contains a lot of valuable
nutrients and is excellent for cooking and baking. Some people with severe
dairy allergy can not tolerate even ghee and have to avoid it. However, in
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dormitoriesofourgreatboardingschools!Scarletfeverwould
benomoreascribedtocontagionbuttoitsrightcause,ifparents
wouldbutusetheircommonsense.
•Weshouldhe.arnolongerof“mysteriousdispensations,”nor
of“leagueandpestilence”being“inGod’shands,”when,sofar
asweknow.Hehasputthemintoourown.
Forthesick,warmingis.anecess.aryp.artofventilation.
Ac.arefulnursewillkeepaconstantwatchoverhersick,e.spe-
ciallyweakcases,toguardagainstthelossofvitalheatbythe
patienthimself.Incertaindisezisedstatesmuchlessheatis
producedthaninhealth;.andthereisaconstanttendencytothe
decline.andde.athofthevitalpowersbythec.allmadeuponthem
tosustaintheheatofthebody.Caseswherethisoccursshould
bewatchedwiththegi-eatestcarefromhourtohour,Ihad
almostsaidfromminutetominute.Thefeet.andlegsshouldbe
examinedbythehandfromtimetotime,andwheneveraten-
dencytochillingisdiscovered,hotbottles,hotbricks,orwarm
flannels,withsomewarmdrink,shouldbemadeuseofuntil
waimtliisrestored.’J'heEreshouldbe.ifnecessary,rei)lcuished.
15fENTILATIONANDWARMING.
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wantofattentiontosuchsimpleprecautionsThenursemaybe
trustingtothepatient’sdiet,ortohismedicine,ortotheocca-
sionaldoseofstimulantwhichsheisdirectedtogivehim,while
thepatientisallthewhilesinkingfromwantofalittleexternal.
warmth.Suchcaseshappenatalltimes,evenduringtheheight
ofsummer.Thisfatalchillismostapttooccurtowardsearly
morning,attheperiodofthelowesttemperatureofthetwenty-
foiu'hours,andatthetimewhentheeffectoftheprecedingday’s
dietsisexhausted.
Genei’allyspeaking,youmayexpectthatweakpatientstvill
suffercoldmuchmoreinthemorningthanintheevening.The
vitalpowersaremuchlower.Iftheyarefeverishatnight,with
hurninghandsandfeet,theyarealmostsuretohechillyand
shiveringinthemorning.Butnursesareveryfondofheating
thefoot-warmeratnight,andofneglectingitinthemorning,
whencheyarebusy.Ishouldreversethematter.
WhatCiiunursesbethinkingofwhoputabottleofboiling
watertothepatient’sfeet,hopingthatitwillkeep^varmallthe
twenty-fourhoui-s?Ofcourse,everytimehetouchesit,itwakes
him.Itsendsthebloodtothehead.Itmakeshisfeettender.
Andthenthenurseleavesitinthebed.afterithasbecomequite
cold.Ahotbottleshouldneverbehotterthanitcanbecom-
forhablytouchedwiththen.akedhand.Itshouldnotbeex-
pectedtokeepw.ai-mlongerthaneighthours.Tinfoot-warmera
aretoohotandtoocold.Stonebottlesarethebest,orIndia-
rubber;butcarelessnm'sesmakesadhavocwiththelatter,by
puttinginwatertoohot,orbylettingthescrewgetoutoforder,
audthepatientbedelugedinhisbed.
Allthesethingsrequirecommonsenseandcare.Yetperh.aps
innoonesinglethingissolittlecommonsenseshown,inall'
ranks,asinnursing.
Theartofnursing,asnowpractised,seemstobeexpressly
constitutedtounmakew’hatGodhadmadediseasetobo,viz.,a
restorativeprocess.
Theextr.aordinai'yconfusionbetweencoldandventilation,in
themindsofevenAvell-educatedpeople,illustratesthis.Tomake
aroomcoldisbynomeansnecessarilytoventilateit.Norisit
atallnecessary,inordertoventilatearoom,tochillit.Yet,if
anursefindsaroomclose,shewillletoutthefire,therebymaldng
itcloser,orshewillopenthedoorintoacoldroom,withoutn,
16 NOTKHOSNUI18IXO.
firo,oranopenwindowinit,bywayofimprovingtheventilation
Tliesafestatmosphereofallforapatientisagoodfireandan
oj)enwindow,exceptinginextremesoftemi)erature.(Yetno
nursecaneverbemadetounderstoud this.)Toventilatea
smallroomwithoutdraughtsofcoumerequiresmorecai'ethan
toventilatealargeone.
Butitisoftenobservedthatnurseswhom.akethegreatest
outcryagainstopenwindowsarethosewhotaketlieleastjiains
topreventdangerousdraughts.Thedoorofthepatient’sroom
mustsometimesstandopentoallowofpersonspassingin<andout,
orheavythingsbeingcarriedinandout.Tliecarefulnursewill
keepthedoorshutwhilesheshutsthewindows,andthen,and
notbefore,setthedooropen,sothatapatientmaynotbeleft
sittingupinbed,perhapsinaprofuseperspiration,directlyinthe
draughtbetweentheopendoorandwindow.Neither,ofcour.se,
shouldapatient,whilebeingwashedorinanywayexposed,
remain


 neuroscientist Carl Pribram of
Stanford University and the late physicist David Bohm of the University ofLondon, whose theories can be summarized: Our brains mathematically
construct concrete reality by interpreting frequencies from another
dimension, a realm of meaningful, patterned, primary reality that transcends
time and space. The brain is, therefore, a hologram interpreting a
holographic universe.
It is interesting that the theories of advanced theoretical physics, which
are the product of so-called left-brain activities, now require a new context
in order to be comprehended. The context that is evolving from these left-
brain scientific researchers matches Reality as witnessed by the mystic, who
represents right-brain function. Thus, whichever side of the mountain we
choose to climb, we end up at the same point: the peak.
A third way up the mountain is through the mechanism of surrender,
and each of us, therefore, has the opportunity to verify for ourselves the
ultimate nature of Reality itself, which is the same as that revealed to the
mystic or the physicist. W e can envision that with each and every surrender,
we take another step up the side of the mountain. Some of us will ascend
until the view gets better and choose to stop there. Others will go still
higher. And, then, there will be those of us who will not be satisfied until
we have reached the very Peak and verified It for ourselves, although, at
that point, there is no longer an individual person to verify anything, for it
has been surrendered completely.
CHAPTER
14
R E D U C I N G  S T R E S S  A N D  P H Y S I C A L
I L L N E S S
Psychological Aspects and Str ess Pr oneness
Though available to all of us, the state of peace is reached by very few
people. The inner experience of most people is marked by constant stress.
Most of the stress that results in emotional and physical disorders in our
society is psychological in origin. Our response to stress depends on our
“stress proneness” and, as we pointed out earlier, this is directly the result of
the amount of suppressed and repressed feelings we have accumulated. The
more emotional pressure that is surrendered and let go, the less vulnerable
we are to the stress response and stress-related diseases.
The main stress to the majority of us most of the time is not due to
external stimuli, but to the pressure of our own suppressed emotions. These
suppressed emotions become the primary stressor so that, even in a calm
external environment, we are still subject to chronic, internal stress.
W e can observe that the external stress factors are merely the straws
that eventually break the camel’ s back. The main stress load is what we
carry around with us all the time. The psychological programming in our
society is so extensive that, for most people, even relaxing and enjoying a
vacation is a problem. (Guilt says we “should” be doing something else.)
There is disappointment when immediate relaxation does not occur. There
is restlessness and the endless pursuit of “fun” activities to avoid the pain of
facing our own inner self. Most busy executives begin to secretly lookforward to getting back to work while they are on vacation. They may
outwardly grumble about their heavy workload, but when they return to the
accustomed routine, they feel normal again.
The ef fects of suppressed and repressed feelings plus stress-
precipitating factors are responsible for most emotional and physical
illnesses. There is an emotional-psychological component in all diseases
and, because of this, it is possible to reverse the disease process by
removing the internal stress factors. This accounts for the many recoveries,
reported daily, from serious and potentially fatal illnesses by the use of
emotional-spiritual techniques. Many cures take place after all medical
methods have failed. One reason is that, at this stage of “there’ s nothing else
we can do,” the patients give up, and they seek and accept the true basic
nature and cause of their illness.
Acknowledging and letting go of suppressed feelings progressively
reduces a person’ s personal stress proneness, thereby lowering the
vulnerability to stress-related problems and illnesses. Most people who
learn and practice the letting go technique notice a progressive
improvement in physical health and vitality.
Medical Aspects of Str ess
Stress is our response to a perceived threat (real or imaginary) to our
security or bodily equilibrium. The stimulus may be internal or external. It
may be physical, mental, or emotional. Basic research into the body’ s
physical response to stress was done by Dr. Hans Selye and Dr. W alter
Cannon. Selye described what he called the “general adaptation syndrome.”
In response to a stressful stimulus, the body first goes through an alarm
reaction, then secondly a stage of resistance, and if the stimulus continues,
it may result in the third stage of exhaustion syndrome.
The alarm reaction occurs via the pathway of the cerebral cortex
hypothalamus (lower brain)
  adrenal glands
  blood stream (cortisol and
adrenalin). In addition, there is the release of brain hormones and
stimulation of the body’ s sympathetic nervous system. The adrenalin then
goes to all of the body’ s or gans and prepares them for fight or flight. Many
people, especially in big cities, learn to live of f the adrenalin “high” of
constant challenges. The threat to survival of the intense competition keeps
the adrenalin flowing. T ypically, they get depressed on weekends orvacations. They are addicted to excitement and abnormal stimulation. They
get used to the semi-euphoria induced by the high levels of cortisol.
The second stage, that of resistance, is the body’ s attempt to restore
homeostatic balance. It involves hormonal changes and shifts in metabolism
and mineral balance. Commonly, there is sodium, accompanied by water
retention in the tissues. Some executives, for instance, develop swollen
ankles as the week goes on, and then on Friday evening they have
frequency of urination. They complain of a letdown due to the sudden
decrease in the level of the cortisol hormone. In addition to a somewhat
euphoric ef fect, cortisol also has an anesthetic ef fect; therefore, during the
letdown period of low-cortisol production, weekenders may notice physical
symptoms that were ignored during the excitement of the work week, and
they may complain of many aches and pains over the weekend that weren’ t
experienced while at work.
The third stage is exhaustion. If stress continues unabated beyond the
capacity of the body’ s coping mechanisms, eventually they begin to fail.
The state of adrenal exhaustion sets in. The body’ s defenses have become
too weak to counter the ef fects of stress. There is suppression of the
immune system. The body’ s or gans begin to show pathologic changes due
to the long exposure to stress hormones. The body’ s ener gy stores have
become depleted, leading eventually to disease, and finally death of the
or ganism.
During the acute alarm reaction, the stomach’ s motility halts, digestion
stops, and the blood supply to the stomach’ s lining is decreased. As stress
continues, due to imbalance of the nervous system and hormone changes,
hyperacidity and over -production of digestive enzymes occur. The
heightened digestive enzymes and hydrochloric acid, acting on the
weakened gastrointestinal lining, result in ulceration, producing stress
ulcers. W ith continued stress, the ulcers may hemorrhage or perforate and
precipitate a medical catastrophe. In other cases, the reaction to chronic,
abnormal stress may be failure to produce hydrochloric acid or enzymes,
resulting in chronic indigestion and poor nutrition.
Besides the gastrointestinal tract, the cardiovascular system also reacts
to stress by an alarm reaction. As the stress becomes chronic, the heart,
blood vessels, and kidneys may go through damage resulting in
hypertension and/or coronary disease. The stress is eventually responsiblefor strokes, heart attacks, and hypertension, all of which are major causes of
death in the United States.
Energy System Response to Str ess and the Acupunctur e System
The body has three nervous systems: 1) the voluntary network of nerves
under conscious control and distributed primarily to voluntary muscles; 2)
the involuntary or autonomic nervous system (sympathetic and
parasympathetic), which is usually unconscious and which controls the
body’ s or gans and physiological functions, such as heart beat, blood flow
and distribution, digestion, and body chemistries; 3) the acupuncture
system, which transmits the bio-ener gy to all the body’ s structures and
internal or gans. This third system is least known in W estern medicine but
long understood in Eastern medicine and society.
In the acupuncture system, there is a flow of vital ener gies throughout
the physical body via the body’ s invisible ener gy blueprint. This ener gy
system is described as having 12 main channels over the surface of the
physical body, down the twelve major acupuncture meridians. From these
channels, there are many tributaries leading into the body’ s various or gan
systems. Abnormal distribution of ener gy into these meridians results in
dysfunction of the af fected or gans and eventually the evolvement of the
disease process.
This vital bio-ener gy is the very flow


 disease has been very decided,
and though we have to admit that all cases have not been relieved, it
is certain that some have, and that very promptly.
Our first case was of a lady from Kentucky, who had suffered during
the month of May without intermission for eighteen years, but who,
under our methods, was perfectly relieved.  In a letter to us she says:
“After I left your Home I had only a slight cold and no asthma at all.
It was the first time I had escaped it entirely for eighteen years.”
Case No. 2.
Mrs. Rev. M. W. Fair, of Salona, Clinton Co., Pa., sent us, unsolicited,
two years ago, the following testimonial:
“My sister and I have had a pleasant journey home.  At this time my
sister  is  feeling  very  comfortable,  while  l  am  in  the  enjoyment  of
excellent health.  I am glad to be able to testify to the superiority of your
mode of treatment over all others to relieve asthmatic sufferers.  For
more than twenty years I have yearly sought relief from this distressing
disease,but  had  failed  to  find  it  until  September,  1878,  when I  was
marvellously cured by hot fomentations, etc.  For more than twenty
years I have not passed through the hay-fever period so comfortably as
this year, thanks to your mode of treatment.”
ADDITIONAL DISEASES TREATED.
During the seven years in which the principles of the Nutritive-cure
have been applied to the treatment of invalids, we have had to deal
with the varied forms of disease common to this latitude, and our
success in all of them has been very decided.  We know of no disease,
or class of diseases, that does not respond readily and promptly tothese methods.  On the other hand, we are of opinion that these plans
are the only wise ones to be employed in any cases.  Though violent
and depleting methods may be successful in many forms of disease,
they are successful only to the injury of the patient, who might be
cured by less violent processes that would leave the patient in good
conditions of health.
The Nutritive-cure we commend as being both safe and reliable—safe
in that it leaves no injurious effects, but, on the other hand, builds up,
invigorates, and strengthens the patient ; and reliable in that it will
effectively cure the disease not only, but restore the patient to health
if he is curable by any means under the heavens.  But, more than all,
if the patient is not curable—that is, if his disease is of such a nature
and his constitution so thoroughly depleted that cure is impossible—
he nevertheless can, in the great majority of cases, be benefited.
Additional  testimonials  to  these  facts  might  be  supplied  in  great
numbers, did our space permit.  At present we can only advise that
the invalid suffering from no matter what ailment shall investigate
further into the propriety of these methods, and try for himself the
results.<|eot_id|><|begin_of_text|>CUPID'S POISONED ARROW
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relationship Odyssey Marnia shows  in an entertaining way that we are biologically programmed to fail
unless we focus on bonding rather than on orgasms in our relationships. She backs up this message
with solid scientiﬁc evidence.
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Hit by Cupid’ s arrow! What an exhilarating, enviable state of af fairs.
Like everyone else, you want to believe that the key to lasting romantic bliss is a partner with whom you feel a passion so intense
that it can never fade. Yet, have you ever fallen in love with total abandon, experienced wonderful lovemaking, been sure you
wanted to stay together forever—and then noticed recurring emotional friction arising between you and your beloved?
If you’re married, do you have a sense that the honeymoon is over? Perhaps one of you sometimes becomes clingy and
demanding while the other feels devoured and needs “space. ”Maybe you experience subtle, periodic irritation, or a sense of
stagnation that is gradually extinguishing your former delight in each other. Perhaps you engage in spectacular ﬁghts interspersed
with passionate reconciliation. This subconscious alienation—which mates so often encounter despite their desire to remain in
love—is the result of an unsuspected poison on Cupid’ s arrow.
 Excerpt 2
Consider what happens when you drop a male rat into a cage with a receptive female rat. First you’ll see a frenzy of copulation.
(Possibly it gets lonely in the lab, given experiments like this one.) After a while, the ﬁreworks stop. Mr. Rat heads for the recliner,
toting the remote. As a result of his changed body hemistry, Mrs. Rat now looks uninteresting to him. However, if Miss Ratty (a
new female) shows up, his exhaustion will miraculously fade long enough for him to gallantly attempt his fertilization duties.

A rodent’ s renewable virility is not indicative of an insatiable libido. Nor does it increase his well-being—although it may look (and
temporarily feel to him) that way. His behavior correlates with surges of neurochemicals in his tiny brain, which command him to
leave no willing female unfertilized.
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By W alter Last
Healthy living is the solid base for any health improvement. It includes all the habits that should become part of our daily lives. Our
future wellbeing or diseases will arise from how we think, feel and live habitually, not from any occasional transgressions of the rules
of healthy living.
The most important general principle of healthy living is to live in harmony with the forces of nature - to live naturally. This concept
encompasses our environment, housing, clothing, workplace, exercise and nutrition, the water we drink and the air we breathe.
In the following section we will investigate various aspects of healthy living. It is important to realize that the concepts of healthy living
often overlap with speciﬁc healing methods; for example, positive thinking, nutrition, reﬂexology and exercises may all be used for
normal healthy living as well as for healing yourself. Therefore, keep in mind that the separation between healthy living and healing
methods is rather ﬂuid and somewhat artiﬁcial.
At present, most of us live in such an artiﬁcial and unnatural environment that it is not possible to remain healthy by simply living in
the commonly accepted way. Instead, we must become aware of the multitude of negative inﬂuences in our environment created by
modern technology and try to minimize their harmful ef fects on us.
OUR PHYSICAL  ENVIRONMENT
Under this heading we may group clothing, housing and workplace as well as the city or rural environment in


 sleep more, or their sleep
schedules may change completely. Every time I thought I had figured
out my baby’ s schedule in the first few months, it would change a
few days later. Try not to get attached to a nap schedule or sleep
schedule. Let them sleep when they are tired and wake up when
they feel rested. You can help them to fall asleep by nursing them to
sleep, walking them around, holding them to your chest while
bouncing on a birthing ball, rocking in a rocking chair, walking around
with them in a baby carrier, or swaddling them. Swaddling helps your
little one to feel contained, similar to when they were in the womb. It
brings in the warm and stable elements, helping to pacify vatadosha. Making the shhhhhh  sound over and over again is also
soothing to them, as the sound reminds them of being in the womb.
DUNSTAN BABY LANGUAGE
In June 1998, an Australian opera singer named Priscilla Dunstan gave birth
to her first child and her keen ear quickly noticed five distinct sounds to her
baby’ s cries. Pursuing Dunstan’ s resulting theory, that infants use these five
vocal sounds to communicate before learning how to speak, researchers
eventually observed over four hundred babies of varied ethnicities and
backgrounds to verify her claim that these sounds are vocal reflexes used to
communicate dif ferent needs. Listen carefully to a baby’ s cries and you will
be able to distinguish what it is they are asking for. My husband and I found
this especially useful, so I share it here with you:
Neh (I am hungry).  Babies make the sound reflex neh to
communicate hunger. The sound is produced when the sucking
reflex is triggered, and the tongue is pushed up on the roof of the
mouth.
Owh (I’m sleepy).  An infant uses the sound reflex owh to
communicate that they are tired. The sound is produced much like
an audible yawn.
Heh (I’m experiencing discomfort).  A baby uses the sound reflex
heh to communicate stress or discomfort—perhaps that it needs a
fresh diaper or a change of position. The sound is produced by a
response to a skin reflex, such as feeling sweat or itchiness in the
bum.
Eairh (I have lower gas).  An infant uses the sound reflex eairh  to
communicate they have flatulence or an upset stomach. The sound
is produced when trapped air from a belch travels to the stomach,
where the muscles of the intestines tighten to force the air bubble
out. Often, this sound will indicate that a bowel movement is inprogress, and the infant will bend its knees, bringing the legs toward
the torso. This leg movement assists in the elimination process.
Eh (I need to be burped).  An infant uses the sound reflex eh to
communicate that a large bubble of air is trapped in the chest, and
the reflex is trying to help release the air bubble out of the mouth.
NEWBORN ESSENTIALS
The following list of baby essentials (which doesn’ t include the obvious
diapers and wipes) are things I got the most use out of when my baby was a
newborn (that is, in the first three months or more) and would highly
recommend for any new mama.
Disposable and washable organic bamboo breast pads.
Reusable breast pads are great for the first couple of weeks
postpartum. W ear disposable pads at night, as the reusable ones
may soak through after a couple of hours and waking up in the
middle of the night with a milk-soaked bed is no fun! For the reusable
ones, I found bamboo to be the softest and they did not make my
nipples itch like some of the cotton ones with seams down the
middle.
Haakaa breast pump.  This pump attaches to your breasts easily
and lets you express milk naturally through suction. You can put it on
the breast that babe is not feeding from to catch the extra milk that
comes out.
Muslin cotton swaddle blankets.  Even if you do not swaddle your
babe, these light cotton blankets are cozy and are the perfect small
blanket for use in the house or while traveling (even if just in the
stroller or car seat!).
Burp cloths.  Keep these by your bed, near your nursing station, in
the diaper bag, and in any common area around your house. Burpcloths are great not only for catching spit-up but also to catch any
leaking breast milk while nursing!
Soft, light, bamboo pajamas for baby. Organic cotton is lovely, but
there is something even lovelier about a newborn in buttery soft
bamboo footie pajamas! The light fabric feels nice on their skin and
can end up being what little babe wears for the first six to eight
weeks of their life, if they wear anything at all!
Boppy nursing pillow. This will save your back while nursing! Even
when not nursing, I would use this for my baby to sleep on me
without having to use my arms to hold him. It can also be used to
prop your newborn up after nursing if they are spitting up quite a bit.
And finally, these pillows are useful when baby starts to sit up on
their own but needs a little assistance not to fall over. Tip: Get an
extra cover for laundry day.
Baby carriers and wraps.  You will get great use out of hands-free
carriers once you start moving around the house more. Baby will
benefit from being close to mama’ s heartbeat for as long as possible
and as often as possible. Again, Ayurveda says a baby should not
leave the mother ’s auric field for at least the first six weeks, so this is
a great way to keep them close.
Diaper changing pads.  You will likely want some portable diaper
changing pads, a plastic foldable one, and some cloth washable
ones (three or four). Changing pads are great to keep next to your
bed or your baby’ s sleeping space during the first few weeks for
midnight diaper changes. And remember to store one in your diaper
bag for on-the-go changes for months to come!
Baby lounger. Baby will feel so cozy napping in this little pillow
anywhere around the house in the first several months. It can also
be used as a cosleeper in your bed.Baby bathtub.  This can be placed right in your bathtub or sink and
can be used from the first bath to the hundredth!
Washable incontinence pads.  Get two to four of these and put
them on your mattress under your sheets where you sleep. From
postpartum bleeding, baby poop explosions, leaky pee diapers, and
puddles of breast milk, these will save your mattress.
Bedside basket.  Get a nice basket and place it next to your bed so
that is easy to access without you having to get up when the baby is
with you. In the basket put everything you might need for you and
your little one—diapers, wipes, diaper rash cream, waterproof
changing pads, a few onesies, and anything else that you will be
using frequently.
IS THAT NORMAL?
During the early days of motherhood, you will likely find yourself repeating
the phrase “Is that normal?” for just about everything.
Of course, always go with your intuition, and when in doubt, ask for
guidance. Call your midwives, your doctors, your pediatrician, your doula,
your lactation consultant, your mom, your mom friends, or anyone you can
get advice from. It is always better to be safe than sorry and it eases worry
to hear “Y es, that is normal” when you are feeling nervous.
Here is a list of questions that may come up, and I can assure you: “Y es,
that is normal.”
“Why is her heart beating so fast? Is that normal?”  Babies’  tiny
hearts beat faster than ours. They commonly beat around 120 beats
per minute, which will sound and feel very fast to you. It is normal.
“He keeps forgetting to take a breath! Is that normal?”  After
being accustomed to life in the womb, babies need time to learn how
to breathe. They can sometimes forget to take a breath, for up to ten
seconds. If you are noticing this frequently, keep them close to youor even on you, so that hearing your breathing reminds them to take
a breath. If the suspension of breath is longer than ten seconds at a
time, call your pediatrician. Otherwise, it is likely to be normal.
“Sometimes she snores in her sleep. Is that normal?”  Babies
have tiny noses. Sometimes they snore until they grow out of it a
month or so after birth. If the snoring seems concerning to you,
contact your pediatrician. If it is just due to their tiny nose, they will
grow out of it—it is normal.
“My newborn’ s poop was black and sticky for several days and
now it’ s watery and yellow! It looks like diarrhea!”  The first few
poops after birth will be a black, sticky, tar-like substance called
meconium. This can pass within a few hours, days, or within the first
week or so. After that, the poop will gradually become a yellowish
waterier substance that may be a little mucousy. A breastfed baby
may have poop that looks like it could be diarrhea, but it is just the
normal consistency of