 are caused by the herpes simplex virus, generally type 1, and as such they have no cure. If you harken back to science class, you’ll recall that bacteria can be wiped out, while a virus cannot. So how can
coconut oil possibly help. It doesn’t wipe out the virus, but it can inhibit its assembly and how it spreads. Coconut oil contains a substance known as lauric acid. When combined with glycerol, it creates a substance known as monolaurin. Studies done so far have shown that monolaurin affects the lipid envelope of the virus,
and prevents the virus from reproducing how it normally would. In turn, it is not able to spread as efficiently
and tends not to last as long. Apply a bit of coconut oil directly to the sore several times a day. 10. Coffee Creamer
In replacement of higher calorie coffee creamers (such milk and sugar) stir a little coconut oil into your coffee for a sweet (but not “too sweet”) and healthy touch. Make sure to stir it in well. If you notice it floating to the
top, try stirring partway through your drink, or just add a little less next time. Make sure your joe is piping hot
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Q: What is one of the benefits of using coconut oil as a moisturizer?,
A: It penetrates the skin and provides long-lasting moisture, unlike regular lotion.
Q: What is one of the recommended uses for coconut oil in soap making?,
A: As a pure base that can simplify ingredients, add hardness to the soap, and break down grease and oils.
Q: How can coconut oil be used to help with acne?,
A: It can be used as a spot treatment for acne, and can also be mixed with sugar to create a face scrub.
Q: What is one of the potential benefits of using coconut oil in a hair care routine?,
A: It can help to prevent split ends and promote healthy hair growth by providing moisture and nourishment.
Q: How can coconut oil be used to help with eczema and psoriasis?,
A: It can be used topically to moisturize and soothe the affected areas, while also fighting off fungus and bacteria.<|eot_id|><|begin_of_text|>Juicing & Smoothies For
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view this book's cheat sheet. T able of Contents
Introduction
About This Book
Conventions Used in This Book
What Y ou’re Not to Read
Foolish Assumptions
How This Book is Or ganized
Part I: An Introduction to Juicing and Smoothies
Part II: Liquid Gold: The Health Benefits of Juicing and
Smoothies
Part III: Getting Juiced
Part IV : Serving Up Fresh Smoothies
Part V : The Part of T ens
Icons Used in This Book
Where to Go from Here
Part I: An Introduction to Juicing and Smoothies
Chapter 1: Drinking Y our W ay to Better Health
The Liquid LifestyleHealthy Living in a Glass
Jumping into Juicing
Savoring Smoothies
Chapter 2: What Juices and Smoothies Are and What They Can Do
for Y ou
Juicing and Smoothies Defined
What is juice? What are smoothies? What’ s the dif ference between the two? An Introduction to Juicing
The benefits of juicing
An Introduction to Smoothies
The benefits of smoothies
Deciding Whether Smoothies and/or Juices Are Right for Y ou
Chapter 3: Buying and Caring for Y our Equipment
Choosing a Juicer
T ypes of juicers
Features to look for in a juicer
Choosing a Blender
T ypes of blenders
Features to look for in a blenderCleaning Y our Juicer or Blender
Cleaning a juicer
Cleaning a blender
Chapter 4: Shopping for and Preparing Fresh Produce
Shopping Like a Pro
Making a list and checking it twice
Knowing what to look for in produce
W eighing your options: Fresh, dried, frozen, or canned
T reating Fruits and V egetables like Gold
Getting them home
Giving them a bath
Storing them to last
Freezing them for the future
Chapter 5: Catering to Special Needs
Choosing Healthy Drinks for Children
T ackling the Needs of T eenagers
Getting the Nutrients Y ou Need as Y ou Age
Pumping Up the Nutrients When Y ou’re Pregnant or
Breastfeeding
Keeping Y our Blood Sugar under Control When Y ou Have
Diabetes
Part II: Liquid Gold: The Health Benefits of Juicing and Smoothies
Chapter 6: Science and Nutrition in a GlassV itamins
Minerals
Enzymes
What do enzymes do? The raw truth
Protein
Fluids
Drink the Rainbow: How to Make Sure Y ou Get the
Nutrients Y ou Need
Chapter 7: Juicing and Smoothies for the Outside
Looking Y ounger
Focusing on free radical damage
Preventing or reversing age spots
Recognizing the anti-aging, restorative power of
green juices
Rechar ging your batteries
Improving Y our Skin
Growing Healthy Hair and Nails
Losing W eight
T aking the long-term approach
Making lifestyle changes
Staying regular with fruit and fiber
Snacking on juices and smoothies
Drinking juices and smoothies as meal replacements
Flushing fats with juice, water, and smoothiesChapter 8: Juicing and Smoothies for the Inside
Increasing Y our Ener gy Level
Fueling the body
Building bones
Living Longer
Lowering your cholesterol with pulp
Preventing cancer
Revving Up Y our Sexy V itality
Balancing hormones
Seeking out sexy nutrients
Boosting Y our Immune System
Flushing and fueling your immune or gans
A voiding immune depressants
Improving Y our Memory
Feeding the brain
Herbs for memory
Chapter 9: Juicing to Cleanse or Detoxify
Cleansing: Clearing W aste from Y our Digestive System
Considering the cleansing power of fruits
Doing a juice cleanse without fasting
Cleansing with a juice fastDetoxifying: Ridding Y our Body of T oxins
Identifying toxic substances
Understanding why you should deal with toxins in
the body
Zeroing in on the best detoxifying juices
Detoxifying: T wo plans
Part III: Getting Juiced
Chapter 10: Juicing Ingredients and T echniques
Juicing Ingredients
Fruits and vegetables
Green grasses, herbs, and sprouts
Healthy additives
Juicing T echniques
Peeling, seeding, and coring (or not)
Juicing from soft to hard and using dif ferent juicer
speeds
Juicing fresh herbs and grasses
How to Cook with Juices
Sauces and glazes
Pasta and rice
Soup and stew
Baked goods
Chapter 11: Fruit JuicesBreakfast Juices
Snack Juices
Digestive Fruit Juices
Fruit Mocktails, Cocktail Mixers, and Punches
Chapter 12: V egetable Juices
Breakfast Juices
Lunch and Dinner Juices
Snack Juices
Digestive and After -Dinner Juices
Exercise Juices
Antioxidant Juices
Elimination Juices
V egetable Mocktails and Cocktail Mixers
Chapter 13: Recycling Y our Juicing Leftovers
Planning Ahead
Recipes for Recycling Pulp
Creating Y our V ery Own Kitchen Spa with Pulp
Skin-Refining Face Mask
Cooling Cucumber Eye Pack
Salt Scrub
Part IV : Serving Up Fresh Smoothies
Chapter 14: Smoothie Ingredients and T echniques
Smoothie Ingredients
LiquidsFruits
V egetables
Green grasses and sprouts
Seaweed
Dairy and dairy alternatives
Nuts and seeds
Grains
Bran, flaxseed, hemp, psyllium, and wheat germ
Herbs and spices
Natural supplements
T inctures, tonic teas, and elixirs
Sweeteners
Smoothie-Making T echniques
Peeling, seeding, coring, and chopping
Doing things in order
Blending frozen ingredients
Chapter 15: Fruit Smoothies
Breakfast and Snack Smoothies
Dessert Smoothies
Fruit Mocktail and Cocktail Smoothies
Chapter 16: V egetable Smoothies
Breakfast and Snack Smoothies
Lunch and Dinner Smoothies
V egetable Mocktail and Cocktail Smoothies
Chapter 17: Dairy SmoothiesBreakfast and Snack Smoothies
Lunch Smoothies
Dessert Smoothies
Dairy Mocktail and Cocktail Smoothies
Chapter 18: Frozen Smoothies
Making Frozen T reats
Iced Smoothies
Granite
Sherbet
Part V : The Part of T ens
Chapter 19: T en Frequently Asked Questions about Juicing
and Smoothies
What Are the Benefits of Juices and Smoothies? What’ s the Dif ference between Juicing and Smoothies? Can I Get the Same Health Benefits with Smoothies as I
Get from Juices? Are Juicing and Smoothies Only for Health Nuts? W ill I Feel Dif ferent if I Start Juicing Regularly? How Much W ill It Cost Me to Get Started? Isn’ t Cleaning a Juicer a Pain in the Neck? What’ s the Big Deal about Or ganic? W ill My Skin T urn Y ellow if


. Thanks to God and the Walker Program. THINGS TO BEAR IN MIND
1. Be patient:
In the reconstruction or regeneration of the body by natural means,
it is very important to bear in mind that natural foods taken in the
form of vegetable juices may start a regular housecleaning process
throughout the entire system. This may be. and sometimes is,
accompanied by a period of pains or aches in the regions of the body
where this housecleaning is taking place. It may even at times make
one feel as if he were actually sick. We should not for one moment
feel that the juices are making us ill, if these are fresh and are taken
the same day that they are made. On the contrary, we should realize
that the cleansing and healing process is well on its way, and the
sooner such discomforts are felt after taking plenty of juices, the better,
because we will be over them just so much quicker. The more juices
we drink, the faster the recovery is. When in doubt, it is best to consult
a doctor whose practice includes an understanding of Juice Therapy. Unless a doctor has used juices consistently, he cannot reasonably be
expected to know much about them in their effect. To deprecate or to
denounce fresh-raw vegetable juices, and particularly carrot juice, as
harmful in any way, manner or form, is to admit a reprehensible lack
of knowledge. We must not expect that a lifetime accumulation of toxins can be
squeezed out of our body in a miraculous way. overnight. It takes
time. 2. Be tolerant and compassionate! It has been claimed by writers of comic news that carrot juice
will turn the skin yellow. Anyone who would believe such nonsense
is simply ignorant as to the function of the human body. It is just as
absurd to expect the color pigment of the carrot to come through the
skin as to expect the red of the beet or green of the spinach to come
through. Whenever, after drinking juices, yellow or brown appears
through the skin, it is an indication that the liver is eliminating stale
bile and other waste matter in greater quantities than the eliminative
74 organs can handle so that some of the elimination takes place through
the pores of the skin, which is perfectly normal. If the body is toxic,
such also may be the case. When we continue to drink vegetable juices,
however, the discoloration eventually disappears. There are times when, through overwork or excessive exercising
and through lack of sufficient sleep, even though we feel that our
body is in pretty good condition, discoloration may appear. After rest,
however, this discoloration generally vanishes, sooner or later. In any case, once our body has been regenerated by the continuous
regular use of natural raw foods and fresh-raw vegetable and fruit
juices, and it has been cleared of waste and obstructions, we have
such a superabundance of health, energy, and vitality that the criticism
of uninformed critics fails to affect us. 3. Sanitation:
The proper cleaning and sterilizing of the machinery in which
juices are made and of all the utensils and of the premises, is of
paramount importance. Raw vegetable juices are extremely perishable,
and every care possible must be taken to make them in a sanitary
manner. It is as important in using a home machine, as it is a factory
machine, that juices not be made until the equipment has first been
rinsed with cold water and then thoroughly sterilized with boiling
water. Preferably, this should be done immediately after the machine
was last used. If the machine has not been cleaned right after use and
is being cleaned just prior to the next use, it is imperative that the
above procedure be followed with a "cooling down" (using cold water)
before it is used again. Sometimes juices will spoil in spite of the most meticulous care
in sterilizing the equipment. This may be due to the fact that one or
more of the vegetables was spoiled, affecting the entire batch. It is,
therefore, of extreme importance to clean the vegetables thoroughly
and to remove any part that is wilted, mushy, or spoiled. TO DETOXICATE
Supreme cleanliness is the first step towards a healthy body. Any
accumulation or retention of morbid matter, or waste of any kind,
within us, will retard our progress towards recovery. The natural eliminative channels are the lungs, the pores of the
skin, the kidneys, and the bowels. Perspiration is the action of the sweat glands in throwing-off toxins
which would be injurious to us if retained in the body. The kidneys
excrete the end products of food and body waste from the liver. The
75 bowels also eliminate food waste and waste matter in the form of
used-up cells and tissues, which are the result of our physical and
mental activities. If these wastes are not eliminated it would cause
protein putrefaction resulting in toxemia or acidosis. The retention of such body waste has a much more insidious effect
on our health than is generally suspected, and its elimination is one of
the first steps toward perceptible progress. PUBLISHER'S NOTE
DETOXICATION: Previous editions of Fresh Vegetable and Fruit
Juices (Raw Vegetable Juices) by Dr. Walker included a regimen of
detoxicating the body. Three items he mentioned: Pluto Water, Glauber
Salts and Seidlitz Powders are NO longer commercially available. Therefore, we suggest you contact a Certified Colon Therapist,
Naturopathic Physician or Chiropractor to have a series of colonics. These professionals can usually be found in the Yellow Pages of your
local telephone directory. Also, most local health food stores carry
one or more products that will assist in cleansing the body. (See Colon
Health by Dr. Walker for more detailed information.) 76 RAW VEGETABLE AND FRUIT JUICES
AND THEIR THERAPEUTIC USE
IN SPECIFIC AILMENTS
For Children and Adolescents
Use In Reasonable Proportions
To facilitate the description of the juices which have been used
most efficiently to help the following ailments, their various
combinations have been listed; the numbers indicated in the case of
each ailment will correspond to the formula number in the list of
juice combinations on pages HO, 81. For adults, at least one pint daily of one or more of the formula
combinations indicated have been taken over a period of several weeks
to obtain perceptible results. The juices for each ailment are given in the order of their greatest
efficacy according to our experience, those which we found essential
being indicated in bold type, the others having also proved effective. When possible, at least one pint of each combination whose formula
number is indicated in bold type was taken daily. For example: In the
case of ARTHRITIS, at least one pint of Formula No. 22 (grapefruit);
also, one pint of No. 61 (carrot and spinach combined); also, at least
one pint of No. 6 (straight celery juice); and at least one pint of No. 37 (carrot and celery combined) was taken. This means a total of four
pints daily, which usually gave perceptible results within a reasonable
time. The addition of one pint of No. 30 (carrot, beet, and cucumber
combined) was also found very beneficial. These juices were taken
throughout the day at intervals of one or two hours between each
combination. We must remember that by combining one or more different kinds
of juices we change the chemical combination of each individual one
so that the effect of the combination as a whole will be entirely different
from that of each juice if taken separately and individually; and it is
by the knowledge of these proper combinations that we have been
able to get results that seem unbelievable to those who lack this
experience. In the selection of the juices and their combinations which have
proved most beneficial for specific ailments or conditions, it is
necessary to study the underlying cause and attack it in order to remove
the manifestation. In the case of arthritis, for example, for which we have given the
various formulas that have proved most beneficial, we find that it is
77 usually due to long retained RESENTMENTS, and to the result of
the accumulation of inorganic calcium deposits in the cartilage of the
joints. Because the afflicted cartilage has a magnetic attraction for
inorganic calcium atoms, the blood deposits them in specific parts
of the anatomy, such as in the case of hemorrhoids. In arthritis they
solidify the cartilage and ligaments, while in hemorrhoids they form
a coagulated blood fibrin. In either case, the eating of foods containing
these inorganic calcium atoms does not create even the slightest
suspicion of what eventually may take place. Once an arthritic deposit has taken root, however, it becomes
progressively menacing until actual bone distortion may take place. The enlargement of the joints is usually the first manifestation after
the occasional shots of sharp pain at shorter or longer intervals make
themselves felt. Once the incrustations of this calcium have established
themselves, their headway becomes a matter of routine and their
deposit becomes cumulative. One of the most effective elements with which to help dissolve
this inorganic, incrustated calcium has been found in grapefruit, in
its organic salicylic acid content. Thus, one pint or more of fresh
grapefruit juice daily helps to dissolve this accumulation of foreign
matter. The


. They are loaded with fiber,
vitamins, minerals, and micronutrients. Unlike simple carbohydrates,
complex carbohydrates cause a balanced and controlled release of sugar
into your system. This slow release gives the body more time to use the
carbohydrates as fuel; as a result, fewer turn to fat and insulin remains
stable. So if you consume, whole, good, natural carbs, you will enjoy more
consistent ener gy throughout the day without gaining extra pounds. As you can see, the two types of carbs dif fer immensely from a
nutritional standpoint. Simple carbohydrates are calorie laden, providing
little nutrition and causing weight gain. Complex carbohydrates are lower in
calories and, because they are loaded with fiber, provide bulk that fills you
up sooner, alleviates hunger pangs, and keeps you feeling satisfied longer. So go eat your carbs—as long as they’re complex. Myth 4
You can’ t get enough calcium eating a plant-based diet. Reality:  A diverse, plant-based diet is one of the best available sources
of calcium—and lets you avoid the deleterious ef fects associated with dairy
products. Great sources of calcium include green leafy vegetables, nuts, oranges,
kidney beans, lima beans, whole grains, Swiss chard, lentils, raisins,
broccoli, kale, celery, tofu, and romaine lettuce. One reason why Americans have such a high incidence of osteoporosis
(or weakening of the bones) isn’ t a lack of dietary calcium but an excess of
animal protein, which leaches calcium from the bones. In fact, did you know that the countries with the highest rate of dairy
consumption, including the United States, New Zealand, Britain, and
Sweden, also have the highest rates of osteoporosis. Although their citizens
consume massive amounts of dietary calcium, the excessive protein in that
milk, cheese, steak, fish, and eggs always trumps this important mineral,
leaving them with a net deficit. Meanwhile, people in rural China, who consume one-third the amount of
dairy we do, have almost zero cases of osteoporosis. Dr. John McDougall,
author of The McDougall Program for a Healthy Heart, has scoured the
medical literature on the topic and has yet to find one case of dietary
calcium deficiency in humans—so long as they consumed an adequate
number of calories. So no milk mustache for you. Myth 5
You can’ t get enough fat eating a plant-based diet. Reality:  Trace amounts of fat are present in all fruits, vegetables, and
other plant foods. Strawberries are 5 percent fat; bell peppers, 6 percent; broccoli, 8
percent; spinach, 1 1 percent; and soybeans, 41 percent. Several high-fat
plant foods contain in excess of 80 percent fat, including certain nuts and
seeds, as well as avocados, olives, and coconuts. By eating a delicious, plant-happy diet, you will consume roughly 9 to
15 percent of your total calories from fat, which is ideal. Getting your fat from plant-based foods means you will be consuming
healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats as opposed to dangerous
saturated fats. You will be able to eat more food than you ever dreamed of
without gaining weight, and feel wonderful. Myth 6
You can’ t be a competitive athlete and eat plants. Reality:  Tell that to Tony Gonzalez, the 247-pound tight end for the
Kansas City Chiefs football team. For health reasons, Tony changed his diet
after signing a five-year contract extension, making him the league’ s
highest paid tight end, and went on to break the NFL  record for receptions
by a tight end in 2008. His teammates have nicknamed him China Study
after T. Colin Campbell’ s book of the same name, which Gonzalez studied
before changing his diet—and which you will soon be reading about. James Gar ee, 25
Firefighter
Before becoming a firefighter, I was co-captain of the University of
Colorado football team, where I weighed 300 pounds. To keep up my
weight, I used to eat 8,000 calories a day—I’d go to Arby’ s and ask
for five Arby meals, an order of curly fries, and a lar ge Coke. But
ever since Rip flipped me, I’ve lost over sixty pounds. But it can be
difficult. Food is personal. If you don’ t understand what someone is
eating, you go into a kind of defense meltdown. For example, if you
tell people that the way they eat at home isn’ t good for them, they’ll
say, “Are you telling me that my granny’ s trying to poison me. ”Or tell that to Ruth Heidrich, who in 1982 was diagnosed with metastatic
breast cancer and cured herself by eating a low-fat, plant-strong diet. She
has since won more than one thousand triathlons. Or tell Salim Stoudamire,
the plant-eating point guard for the NBA  Atlanta Hawks, who says that by
the fourth quarter, when most players are starting to fade, he’ s picking it up
a notch. Or tell Martina Navratilova, the world’ s winningest tennis player,
who serves up plant-based foods exclusively. Or tell plant-devourer Dave
Scott, my hero and six-time winner of the famed Hawaii Ironman triathlon. Or better yet, try going plant-based yourself and see how much your own
athletic performance improves. Myth 7
By eating only plant-based foods, you’ll miss key nutrients. Reality:  You’ll be stockpiling away the nutrients like never before,
improving your health, and reversing disease. If you were to hold a triathlon
based on the quantity of nutrients in each food, plants would cross the finish
line and get a massage before meat, dairy, and eggs even had a chance to
get of f the bicycle. Calorie for calorie, the most nutrient-dense foods are plants, not animals. After all, plants are the mother source of all calories and all nutrients for all
creatures, whereas animal-based foods are essentially plant foods recycled
into an unhealthy package. The only nutrient that plant-based foods lack is vitamin B12. But you
can get a daily supply of B12 by downing two tablespoons of nutritional
yeast, a glass of fortified soy milk, a bowl of fortified cereal, or, if you
wish, a daily 500-microgram pill that should be chewed or dissolved in the
mouth to increase absorption. Myth 8
If eating only plant-based food, your ener gy will be low. Reality:  Your ener gy levels will be more constant and consistent than at
any other point in your life. Think of high-fiber and nutrient-heavy plant foods as the big logs in the
fireplace that burn for hours. Think of low-fiber and nutrient-light foods
such as simple carbohydrates as wads of newspaper that go up in a flash. When you’re eating plant-strong, you won’ t have the ener gy peaks andvalleys of the past, and if you so choose, you won’ t even need cof fee to get
your butt and mind in gear in the mornings. You’ll awake feeling refreshed,
even-keeled, and excited about char ging forward into your day. Myth 9
A plant-based diet is bad for childr en and pr egnant mothers. Reality:  By the age of two (once of f mother ’s milk), every child is ready
for a plant-strong diet. Even renowned expert Dr. Benjamin Spock
recommends the practice in the latest edition of his classic bestselling book,
Baby and Child Care. If you start them young, your kids will develop a
palate that appreciates the subtleties of plant foods and will gain the healthy
rewards that accompany this diet as they grow. Pregnant women, meanwhile, can get all the vitamins, nutrients, and
minerals that both they and their babies need to be healthy and well. My
wife, Jill, ate an all-plant-based diet throughout her pregnancy with no
morning sickness and no complications. She later gave birth to our very
healthy eight-pound, seven-ounce baby, Kole, the little love of our lives. Myth 10
Everyone needs to take fish oil supplements to ensur e they’r e getting
essential omega-3 fatty acids. Reality:  There are numerous ways to get essential omega-3 fatty acids
without subjecting yourself to the potential risks of fish oils—which,
according to the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, are
highly unstable molecules that can break down and release dangerous,
disease-causing free radicals. People are under the false assumption that taking a fish oil supplement
will negate the ef fects of all the cheese, meat, and processed foods they
throw down their throats. But fish oil is no panacea. It can actually raise
total and LDL  cholesterol levels, increases your chance of a hemorrhagic
stroke, and suppresses the immune system. Instead of taking fish oil, rely on ground flaxseed meal, walnuts,
soybeans, and green leafy vegetables, all of which contain plenty of
essential omega-3 fatty acids. If you are unwilling to transition to a totally plant-strong diet, then go to
a health food store and buy some plant-based omega-3 supplements thatcome straight from the mother source: plankton from the oceans, seas, and
lakes—which, by the way, is where fish get their omega-3s. Myth 1 1
Real men don’ t eat plants. Reality


 yourself, there are two
people: you and your Self. The  Self with a capital S  is  the h igher self I’m
speaking of. The other self, kno wn as the ego, is the one who tries to push
through toward your goals and leaves you tired. The higher self is the part
of you who only wants good an d can harness the power of intuition. When
you get out of your mind through meditation, you gain greater access to
your higher self. One com mon misconception about meditation is that you’re stopping all
the a ctivities of the mind. The j ob of the mind is to think thou ghts. It will
always do that, no matter wha t. Through meditation you can lower the
number of thoughts and evolve your thoughts to get you closer to what you
desire, but you will not stop all thought. As you get out of you r mind, also
referred to as transcendence, you strengthen your relationship  with your
spirit or  higher self. Then you  return back to the mind with love and
acceptance. W ith these higher qualities of spirit, you cajole the mind into
thinking thoughts that lovingly, ef fortlessly, and easily help you. The chaos of th e monkey mind subsides, and you are left with a mind
that thinks more clearly. The more you meditate, the clearer your mind can
think and the more in touch you become with your intuition. AJNA GUIDED MEDIT A TION
Sit o r lie comfo rtably and close your eyes. Place your awaren ess on
the area between  your eyebrows at the third eye. If you want to make
your awareness clearer, lick you r thumb, and then press the moisture
on the third eye. T ake in a couple of deep belly breaths, exhaling
completely. W ith  your focus stil l on the third eye, ask your high er selfto st ep f orward. Y our higher self, also referred to as the witness,  is the
one who  has always been there. It is the still, small voice inside you
that always gives you truth. It is the aspect of you that was there
before y ou were born and that will be with you after you die. Y our
higher self is ever present, ever witnessing, and always acts according
to your higher good. Greet your higher self and welcome it in. Y ou are going on a journey with  your higher self from the time of
your earliest memory. Think back to your first memory. What was it? Who was there? What did the  scenery look like? What wer e you
wearing? What were others wearing? Do you remember your
witnessing presence being there? What wisdom did it share with you
then? Next, go  to a m emory in your e arly childhood years, between the
ages of six and t welve. Is there a particular moment that sticks out for
you? Do you re member your higher self being there and letting you
know what you should do? Did you follow your inner witness, or did
you go against it? Next, fast-forward to your teenage years between the ages of
thirteen and nineteen. What m oment comes to mind during these
years? W ho wa s there? What were you wearing? What were others
wearing? What did your surrou ndings look like? How did you  feel? Do you remember your higher self being there with you at that time? T ake a few mom ents to continue through the decades of your li fe,
going through one event per dec ade that stands out and noticing your
higher self in them all. Now co me back to the present moment. Bring your awareness  to
challenges you’ re currently having. Maybe there is a decision you
need to make o r a relationship you need to heal. Whatever it is, ask
your wi tness or  your higher se lf, “What choice is it in my h ighest
good to make?” Then scan your body for an inner tug or a sense of
knowing. Y our mind will instantly go to a thought or a solution that
hadn’ t occurred to you before. Y our higher self is now directing your
thoughts and helping you through the power of your intuition. Y our inner witness is always loving, truthful, and kind. Y o ur
higher self will never ask you to  do anything or make any choice that
is unlov ing. If you hear an unlov ing voice, that is your ego. When youhear you r ego, thank it and then send it away so you can feel the  voice
of y our higher s elf. Continue to do this with every problem you  have,
and feel the answer come through your witness. When yo u’re finished, thank your higher self for its guidance. Y ou
can ask it to hel p you be more present with it each day. Y ou ca n seal
your meditation by chanting the mantra sound SHAM  three times. T ake a few moments before opening your eyes. Y ou can always come back to this meditation anytime you need  to
reignite your connection with your higher self. E NERGY -B ODY  H EALING WITH  G EMS AND  C OLORS
Indigo, or bluish-purple, is the color of the sixth chakra. Y ou can wear
indigo or adorn a room with this color. Amethyst, lapis lazuli, and azur ite are great stones and crystals to help
align the  third-eye chakra. Indigo kyanite stimulates the pineal gland and
may help awaken psychic abilities. Sixth Chakra Mindfulness Ideas to Ponder
1. My sens e of intuition is as rel iable as my senses of sight, smell,
hearing, touch, and taste. 2. I wi ll get in touch with my w itness or my higher self, and I will
practice watching myself in all aspects of life. 3. As I recognize my shadows, they will dissipate, and I will  live
stronger in the light. 4. Meditation is my path to knowingness and enlightenment.W7  T H E  C R O W N  C H A K R A
S a h a s w a r a
COLOR:  V iolet or White
MANTRA SOUND:  OM
e ha ve arrived at the top of t he seven chakras, the Sahaswara
chakra, our source of enlightenment and spiritual connection. This
chakra i s also referred to as the thousand-petal lotus. In Hindu and Buddhist
traditions, the lotus flower is a p owerful symbol. It grows through adversity
in murky waters and blooms w here there is no clarity. The beauty of the
lotus emer ges out of the darkness. And so it is for you: It has taken you a
long tim e to get here. Y our road  toward enlightenment has had s ome bumps
and setbacks. Y et here you are, a shining example for the world to see. The seventh chakra is located at  the crown of the head and incl udes the
cerebral cortex, the central nervous system, and the pituitary gland. Artists have depicted the crown chakra as a halo in paintings and
drawings of saints and great spiritual masters. A Sahaswara person always
has a white light glowing around his or her being. Here a permane nt channel is o pen to divine knowledge and wisdom. The state of se venth chakra awareness exists beyond space, time, and
causality. When you attain this state, you mer ge with oneness. Y ou
completely transcend duality. The mind is unaf fected by fluctuations and
separateness. Th e seventh chakra person possesses siddhi  powers, which
include clairvoyance, levitation, and psychokinesis.The Y oga Sutras of Patanjali give us a road map to open ing the
Sahaswara chakra through the fifth limb of yoga known as pratyahara, or
withdrawal of the senses. Through this practice of drawing your senses
inward by closing your eyes, observing silence, and minimizing sensory
experiences, you  access your inner world. Repeated journeys to your inner
world create a pathway to enlightenment. The colo rs we attribute to the crown chakra are violet and w hite. No
earth ele ments represent the seventh chakra, as it’ s a chakra of physical
plane transcendence. The mantr a, or bija (seed) sound, we vocalize for the
seventh chakra is OM. Seventh Chakra Ailments
Diseases and disorders of the se venth chakra include depression, alienation,
confusion, bored om, apathy, spiritual skepticism, and inability  to learn or
comprehend. An out-of-balance crown chakra can also lead to b eing overly
intellectual or feeling spiritually elite or superior. Seventh Chakra Energy
People who reach seventh chak ra ener gy have achieved what is known in
Sanskrit as guru darshana. They see and channel messages from the Divine
and are able to t ransmit those messages to others and become  dispellers of
darkness. They bring enlightenment to others through their wisdom and
healing. The ener gy they receive is pure and unadulterated. Gurus, or spiritual teachers, who  have attained guru darshana ha ve little
ego. Th ey have  overcome the confines of


Human body from the neck down 60-68
Thyroid and parathyroid glands 62-68
Thymus gland 65-68
Heart 67-70
Lungs 58-65
Liver 55-60
Pancreas 60-80
Colds and flu Begin at 57-60
Disease Begins at 58
Candida overgrowth Begins at 55
Receptive to Epstein Barr 52
Receptive to cancer 42
Death Begins at 25
Source: https://bit.ly/1OpcYNXOur energy vibrations can be affected by various factors, extrinsic and
intrinsic both. The e xtrinsic or external factors that can affect our health
and vibrations include the f ollowing. Our dwelling unit. Ancient Hindu philosoph y gives a lot of
importance to balancing the energies of our dwelling unit. The traditional
Hindu system of architecture known as vastu shastra provides guidelines for
designing an energetically balanced dwelling unit before construction. Vastu
shastra takes into account the four directions — east, west, north and south
— and the mo vement of the sun and its ener gies in different directions bef ore
assigning different areas of the unit for the main entrance, kitchen, bedroom,
toilets, prayer room and so on. It is recommended that as many doors and windows as possible be
positioned facing east or north-east, and that bodies of water be positioned in
the north or north-east. Prayer rooms or temples should face north-east,
called ishana, which is also the direction of Kubera, the lord of wealth.Today, the popular art of feng shui is useful to balance the energies of an
already existing dwelling unit. Geopathic stress. When there is an underground drain or river
beneath a dwelling it has a draining effect on the energies of the residents
and affects their health. Such locations should always be avoided when
constructing a dwelling. These days there are all sorts of man-made energy
stressors in urban areas such as mobile phone towers, concealed wiring and
plumbing and household g adgets. Polarity. According to vastu shastra our bodies are like magnets, since
all fluids in the body are biomagnetic in nature. The head represents the
North Pole and the feet represent the South Pole. It is common knowledge
that similar magnetic poles repel energies; therefore it is recommended that a
person should not sleep with the head towards north as this may cause a
disturbance in the energy flow in the body, resulting in broken sleep and
poor health. Numbers. There are hidden numerical patterns that serve as keys for
unlocking the secrets of the psyche. According to numerology, each number
is associated with a particular planet, and planetary influences affect our life
and also the chakras. For example, people having a birth or life path number
of 1 are ruled by the sun, which strengthens the manipura (solar plexus)
chakra and makes these people very ambitious in life. In the same way the
number 2 is ruled by the moon, which influences the swadhisthana (sacral)
chakra and in turn regulates our emotional balance. As a part of the
numerical pattern, certain numbers resonate well with us and certain
numbers do not; the science of n umerology is based on this fact. Geometry. In tantra practice, yantras are the tools used to balance
energy and vibrations. Yantras are geometrical representations of cosmic
energy that can be activated with mantras; they have the ability to createpositive vibrations, and have a balancing effect on our own energies and of
the energy of the ar ea in which they are placed. The intrinsic  factors that can affect our health arise out of our lifestyles
and lifestyle practices and include the f ollowing. Physical/nutritional lifestyle. Physical lifestyle goes hand in hand
with nutritional lifestyle. A healthy physical regimen is not only good for our
physical bodies but also helps our mental and emotional beings. There is a
lot of weight behind the maxim ‘You are what you eat’, as the food we eat
ultimately becomes us. Ayurveda gives a lot of importance to food and
nutrition, recommending a diet suitable to the particular body type as it
believes that most diseases origina te from our digestiv e system. Mental and emotional lifestyles. These play a major role in affecting
our health and vibrations: a single negative thought or emotional imbalance
induced by stress, anxiety or depression can cause a dip in the energy levels
of a person, up to 12 MHz, while an uplifting feeling such as enthusiasm or a
positive outcome giv es a positiv e charge and could raise the ener gy frequency
by up to 10 MHz. Even spiritual practices such as prayer and meditation can
increase energy levels by up to 15 MHz. In chronic or acute depression and anxiety, negative thought processes
can end up becoming an entrenched pattern, leading to a continuous drain
on energy. Prolonged levels of stress, anxiety, depression or unease not only
result in lowering body energy, they also affect our diet and assimilation of
food, compromising our immune system and allowing the process of disease
to set in. It has been observed that when energy starts dipping and goes
down to 58 MHz or lower, our immune system starts giving in and the
process of disease sets in, as in cases of all psychosomatic disorders. While
modern health practitioner s are still researching the association between
mental emotional conditions and various ailments such asheadaches/migraines, chronic aches and pains, menstrual imbalances, heart
problems and so on, the understanding of the chakra system and its
association with various organs and glands gives us insight into the effects of
different mental and emotional stresses on our health and the process of
disease. Energy metabolism
To maintain and sustain the ideal vibrational level of 62-78 MHz, we
supplement our physical energy through the foods we eat. Various foods
provide us with energy in frequencies from 0-40 MHz. The lowest energy, 0-
10 MHz, is from canned, refrigerated or preserved foods, which create
lethargy in the body and are classified as tamasic (low-vibration/low-
consciousness) food by Ayurveda. All modern foods, both vegetarian and
non-vegetarian, provide energy in the range of 10-20 MHz. They may look
good due to genetically modified fertilisers being fed to the plants but they
don’t have sufficient nutrients, which is why health-conscious people seek
organic or eco-harvested food products — which offer up to 30 MHz of
energy. The highest food energy of up to 40 MHz comes from living food
such as sprouts. Whether we bow down to our taste buds or choose our food consciously,
once the food is tasted, chewed and swallowed we don’t have any control
over it: how much nutrients we draw from the food we eat and how much of
those nutrients will go to which organs of the body is not within our control. This process is driven by our body’s intelligence or the autonomous nervous
system, which ensures that the vital organs of the body are provided with
nutrients first. From the chakra perspective the manipura (solar plexus)
chakra is responsible for digestion and assimilation. The energy associatedwith this chakra is called samana vayu; ‘samana’ in Hindi is ‘balance’, so this
is the energy of balance and is responsible for the balanced distribution of
nutrients to dif ferent organs according to their r equirements. When we are not healthy physically, mentally or emotionally we either do
not eat well or absorb nutrients well. In either case, a deficiency or lack of
nutrients is then passed on to the skin and hair. It is important for our
survival that the vital organs get their required amount of nutrients. When
there is a deficiency the body’s intelligence cuts it from the skin, the largest
organ of the body; however, the health of the skin doesn’t threaten our
survival. Skin can always recover and become better when a person regains
health. Therefore the maxim that ‘skin is the mirror of health’ is indeed true. When we are not healthy physically, mentally or emotionally it is reflected in
the quality of the skin. Dull-looking skin, dark circles under the eyes, hair loss
and other skin conditions such as eczema or psoriasis indicate an underlying
health condition and the str ess levels of the per son. Energy can be neither created nor destroyed. The food we consume is
converted to energy and is used to sustain the vital organs of the body. Each
organ requires a minimum amount of energy to work at its optimal level and
to then release processed energy out of the body. This processed energy
moves through the nadis (the channels of energy) and converges at the
chakras to be released from the body. The processed energy released from
the body forms a spiral, like a tornado on the surface of Earth, and envelops
the physical body. This is what shows up as the energetic layer in our subtle
body. The seven layers of the human energy
fieldChakras are energy vortices, points of exchange between individual and
universal energy. The energy vibrations released from various chakras
envelop the physical body, forming a layer around it, known as our subtle or
energy body. These energy vibrations from each chakra have varying
frequencies depending on the energy metabolism of individual organs, hence
they appear to form distinct layers. The seven chakra vibrations resonate
with the vibra tions of the


 well, so what’s the problem. I
know I’m still functioning well, but I’m afraid. I have times when I
look at a calendar and think, ‘How can there be dates. What is
time. ’ The experience is too much. Am I insane. Luckily, someone
told me that you can’t go crazy after a certain age. …”
I respo nded with the strongest assurances I had yet given her,
“You’re not crazy. At all. You’re having experiences that you can’t
handle. They’re coming too fast. But they’re all right. What’s
happening to you isn’t completely healthy, because it causes youpanic, anxiety, and so on. Yet there is an element of witnessing here. Do you know what I’m saying. ”
“Um. If you remember that obsessive-compulsive doctor,” Karin
rejoined, “he saw everyone as obsessive-compulsive except himself. When I’m with you, I like talking to you, and I can see that you’re
used to conversing with minds far above mine, but you’re  trained to
look for this witnessing. Maybe you see my symptoms as opening up
a new avenue, but I see them as neurotic. ”
I imme diately backed o, waiting for things to happen naturally
and at their own pace. But I couldn’t help feeling sad that Karin is so
conditioned to see herself as “sick” rather than normal or even
gifted. She tosses around a good deal of unattering psychological
jargon to describe herself. At one point I was going to say, “I think
you’re really on to something. ” As soon as I said the words “I think
you’re,” she jumped in with “an acute schizophrenic. ” Finding a
satisfactory label is very important to her. At various times in our rst talk, which lasted less than an hour,
she also referred to herself as obsessive, neurotic, depressed,
anxious, insecu re, hyper, and crazy. Actually, her deep worry that
she might be insane is one of the surest signs that she is not. She
describes her symptoms with clarity and insight. She does not
hallucinate or have delusion al thoughts. I could even get her to
admit, grudgingly, that she sometimes feels pleasantly detached
from her symptoms and can see through them. This admission came
out when we talked about the ten doctors she had seen before me. “Ten specialist s each gave you ten dierent diagnoses, and each one
happened to be the diagnosis that he specializes in,” I said. “So what
does that tell you. ”
“That that is how they view it,” she replied evasively. “But what does that tell you about what you have. ” I insisted. “Well, it might tell me that they have seen these symptoms
before,” she said. “Maybe my need to go to ten dierent doctors is
obsessive. I could have all ten of those things or none of them. ”
“Which is it, do you think. ”
“Probably a combination, if that makes any sense. Obviously I
have anxiety, I have depression—I have what they term‘derealization. ’ On the other hand, sitting here now, I question
whether I have any of that. ”
If Karin had not made this last comment, I would concede that the
chances of turning her interpretation around would be remote—we
are lucky that she is not totally sold out to the idea of being sick. She is intelligent enough to pick out the weak points in even the
best doctors. “I told one therapist that when I was two I had a pet
ghost,” she said. “It was my imaginary friend. This psychi atrist said,
‘Well, no doubt that was your longing for a penis. ’ Now, at two
years old, who cares if it was or it wasn’t. I felt normal three years
ago, and I feel terrible now. ”
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Q: What is the author's approach to meditation, and what is the goal of this approach?,
A: The author's approach is to not try to control or manipulate his thoughts, and the goal is to get the normal activity of the mind to turn into silence without coercion, in order to reveal the silent witness inside.
Q: What is the author's view on the idea of unconditional love, and how does he contrast it with the conventional understanding of love?,
A: The author believes that unconditional love is a transcendental quality that can be achieved through meditation, and it is not about trying to control or manipulate others, but rather about becoming one with the universe. He contrasts this with the conventional understanding of love as a means to control or manipulate others.
Q: What is the significance of the story about Phillip, the catatonic schizophrenic, and how does it relate to the concept of unconditional love?,
A: The story of Phillip highlights the importance of treating people with unconditional love and acceptance, without judgment or expectation. This is in contrast to the conventional understanding of love as a means to control or manipulate others.
Q: What is the author's view on the relationship between the self and the universe, and how does he contrast it with the conventional view?,
A: The author believes that the self is not separate from the universe, but rather is a part of it, and that this is the true self. He contrasts this with the conventional view that the self is separate and must be protected and maintained.
Q: What is the author's view on the concept of unconditional love and the relationship between the self and others?,
A: The author believes that unconditional love is a transcendental quality that can be achieved through meditation, and that it is not about trying to control or manipulate others, but rather about becoming one with the universe. He emphasizes that this is not about feeling a certain way or achieving a specific state, but rather about being in a state of unity and oneness with the universe.<|eot_id|><|begin_of_text|>In his
journal, the English essayist Mark Rutherford writes about one
spring morning when he was walking in the woods and chanced
upon a huge old oak. The tree was just leang out, bursti ng forth as
a billow ing cloud of greenish-yellow buds. Caught by the splendor
of so much new life, Rutherford suddenly felt that “something
happened which was nothing less than a transformation of myself
and the world.”
The oak was “no longer a tree away from me and apart from me. The enclosing barriers of consciousness were removed.… The
distinction of self and not-sel f was an illusion. I could feel the rising
sap; in me also sprang the up-rushing from its roots, and the joy of
its outbreak, from the extremity of each twig right up to the summit,
was my own.” Fused with the being of the tree, he thought the
words Thou in me and I in thee. The key to his experience lay in the
unity that this sentence conveyed. “I cannot explain; it will be easy
to prove me absurd, but nothing can shake me. Thou in me and I in
thee. Death! what is death? There is no death: in thee it is
impossible, absurd.”
Countless people have had similar experiences. They have fused
with nature for a moment and realized the Self. Isn’t it possible,
then, to go further and think of a state where a person fuses with
nature permanently? That is the yogi’s challenge to our everydayconception of being. To be human, the yogis say, is to experience
the one silence  underlying everything. Indeed, life is silence, and in
the fellowship of silence all life is oneself. Going into Silence
At the end of our rst talk, I decided to ask Karin to maintain
strict silence, speaking to no one for the next three days, after which
we would meet and talk again. She was staying as a patient at the
clinic outside Boston where I see patients, so her daily needs would
be taken care of. At the same time, this period of silence would be a
good opportunity to deepen her experience of meditation,  which she
had just learned the previous month. Karin was very reluctant to try my experiment. “Do I have to be
totally silent?” she asked nervously. “Yes,” I said. “When you need anything, you can write a note and
pass it to one of the sta.”
She only looked more nervous. Karin is used to keeping up a
constant shield of words, partly to relieve her anxiety, partly to
cover it up. I could see how the prospect of being quiet seemed like
having her oxygen tent taken away. “Please, just have a little faith,”
I implored. “You might be surprised at what happens.”
She wavered. “Can I at least call my brother to wish him a happy
birthday?” she asked. I nodd ed. “And then not a word to anyone?”
she said. “Not a word,” I replied. Asking a patient to go into silence is a very unusual step— I hasten
to add that spending days in silence is not a requirement for
successful meditation—but I couldn’t think of any other way to keep
Karin from constantly verbal izing every tiny thing that happens to
her. Using words as an escap e route, she runs away from me, from
anyone else who has tried to help her, and ultimately from herself. Also, it seems to me that she has a basic misperception


 tend to blur. But
whenever I think about them, Kel ly inevitably comes to mind because we became such good friends. Like me, Kelly was an
independent -minded back country Canuck. At the age 26, she received a medical diagnosis of breast cancer. Kelly had already
permitted a lumpectomy and biopsy, but had st udied the statistical outcomes and did not want to treat her illness with radical
mastectomy, radiation and chemotherapy because she knew her odds of long -term survival without radical medical treatment were
equal to or better than allowing the doctors to do everything possible. Nor did she want to lose even one of her breasts. She knew
how useful her breasts were because she had already suckled one child, not to mention their contribution to one's own self -image
as a whole person. I admired Kelly's unusual  independent -mindedness because she comes from a country where universal health
coverage is in place; her insurance would have paid all the costs had she been willing to accept conventional medicine, but
Canadian national health insurance does not cover al ternative therapy. Kelly stayed with me for nearly two months as a residential faster, because she needed to be far from the distractions of a
troubled family life. With financial support from her parents and child -care from her friends she was able to  take time out to give
the recovery of health top priority in her life without worrying about whether her small son was being well cared for. This p eace of
mind was also very important to her recovery. Analysis with biokinesiology showed a pervasively weak immune system, including a weak thymus gland, spleen, and an
overloaded lymphatic system. Her liver was weak, but not as weak as it might have been, because she had become a vegetarian,
and had been working on her health in a haphazard fashion for a f ew years. Kelly's body also showed weaknesses in pancreatic and
adrenal function as well as a toxic colon. Most immediately worrisome to her, biokinesiology testing showed several over -strong
testing lumpy areas in the breasts and over -strong testing lumpy  lymph nodes in the armpits. Cancerous tumors always test overly
strong
    Kelly's earlier life -style had contributed to her condition in several ways. She had worked for years in a forestry tree nursery
handling seedling trees treated with highly toxic c hemicals. She had worked as a cook in a logging camp for several seasons,
eating too much meat and greasy food. And she had also spent the usual number of adolescent and young adult years deeply
involved in recreational drug use and the bad diet that went with it. Kelly started right in on a rigorous water fast that lasted for one entire month. She had a colonic every day, plus body work
including reflexology, holding and massage of neurolymphatic and neurovascular points, and stimulation of acupunctur e points
related to weak organ systems and general massage to stimulate overall circulation and lymphatic drainage. She took
protomorphogens to help rebuild her weakened organs; she took ten grams of vitamin C every day and a half -dose of life extension
vitamin mix in assimilable powdered form; she drank herbal teas of echinacea and fenugreek seeds and several ounces of freshly
squeezed wheat grass juice every day. Twice each day she made poultices out of clay and the pulp left over from making her wh eat
grass juice, filled an old bra with this mixture and pressed it to her breast for several hours until the clay dried. Shortly, I will
explain all the measures in some detail. These physical therapies were accompanied by counseling sessions dealing with s ome severe and long -unresolved problems,
response patterns and relationships that triggered her present illness. Her son's father (Kelly's ex) was suppressive and hig hly
intimidating. Fearful of him, Kelly seemed unable to successfully extricate herself fr om the relationship due to the ongoing contact
which revolved over visitation and care of their son. But Kelly had grit! While fasting, she confronted these tough issues in  her life
and unflinchingly made the necessary decisions. When she returned to Canad a she absolutely decided, without any nagging
doubts, reservations or qualifications, to make any changes necessary to ensure her survival. Only after having made these ha rd
choices could she heal. I one respect, Kelly was a highly unusual faster. Thro ughout the entire month on water, Kelly took daily long walks, frequently
stopping to lie down and rest in the sun on the way. She would climb to or from the top of a very large and steep hill nearby. She
never missed a day, rain or shine. At the end of her month on water Kelly's remaining breast lumps had disappeared, the lymphatic system and immune system
tested strong, as well as the liver, pancreas, adrenals, and large intestine. No areas tested overly strong. She broke the fast with the same discipline she had conducted it, on carrot juice, a cup every two hours. After three days on
juice she began a raw food diet with small servings of greens and sprouts well chewed, interspersed at two hour intervals wit h
fresh juicy fruits. After about ten days on "rabbit food," she eased into avocados, cooked vegetables, nuts, seeds, and whole grains
and then went home. As I write this, it is eight years since Kelly's long fast. She still comes to see me every few years to check out her diet a nd just
say hello. She has had two more children by a new, and thoroughly wonderful husband and suckled them both for two years each;
her peaceful rural life centers around this new, happy family and the big, Organic garden she grows. She religiously takes he r life
extension vitamins and keeps her dietary and life -style indiscretions small and infrequent. She is probably going to live a long,
time. I consider Kelly's cluster of organ weaknesses very typical of all cancers regardless of type or location, as well as being typical
of AIDS and other critical infections by organisms that usually reside in the human body without causing trouble (called
"opportunistic"). All these diseases are varieties of immune system failure. All of these conditions present a similar  pattern of
immune system weaknesses. They all center around what I call the "deadly triangle," comprised of a weak thymus gland, weak
spleen, and a weak liver. The thymus and spleen form the core of the body's immune system. The weak liver contributes to a
highly toxic system that further weakens the immune system. To top it off, people with cancer invariably have a poor ability to
digest cooked protein (animal or vegetable) (usually from a weak pancreas unable to make enough digestive enzymes) and eat to o
much of it, giving them a very toxic colon, and an overloaded lymphatic system. Whenever I analyze someone with this pattern, especially the entire deadly triangle, I let the person know that if I had thos e
particular weaknesses I would consider my s urvival to be at immediate risk I'd consider it an emergency situation demanding
vigorous attention. It does not matter if they don't yet have a tumor, or fibroid, or opportunistic infection; if they don't already have
something of that nature they soon wi ll. Here's yet another example of why I disapprove of diagnosis. By giving the condition a name like "lymphoma" or "melanoma",
"chronic fatigue syndrome" "Epstein -Barr syndrome" or "AIDS," "systemic yeast infection", "hepatitis" or what have, people t hink
the doctor then understands their disease. But the doctor rarely understands that all these seemingly different diseases are
essentially the same disease –a toxic body with a dysfunctional immune system. What is relevant is that a person with the deadl y
triangle must strengthen their immune system, and their pancreas, and their liver, and detoxify their body immediately. If th ese
repairs are accomplished in time, the condition goes away, whatever its Latin name may have been. Now, about some of the adjuncts to Kelly's healing. Let me stress here that had none of these substances or practices been us ed,
she probably still would have recovered. Perhaps a bit more slowly. Perhaps a bit less comfortably. Conversely, had Kelly t reated
her cancer with every herb, poultice and vitamin known to man but had neglected fasting and colonics, she might well have die d. It
has been wisely said that intelligence may be defined as the ability to correctly determine differences, similarities,  and
importances. I want my readers to be intelligent about understanding the relative importances of different hygienic treatment  and
useful supporting practices. Echinacea and chaparral leaves, red clover flowers, and fenugreek seeds are made into m edicinal teas that I find very helpful in
detoxification programs, because they all are aggressive blood or lymph cleansers and boost the immune response. These same
teas can be used to help the body throw off a cold, flu, or other acute illness but they h ave a much more powerful effect on a
fasting body than on one that is eating. Echinacea and chaparral are extraordinarily bitter and may be better accepted if gro und up
and encapsulated, or mixed with other teas with pleasant flavors such as peppermint or lemon grass. These teas should be
simmered until they are at the strongest concentration palatable, drinking three or four cups of this concentrate a day. If y ou use
echinacea,


 simply never had
such cases. But I never had a patient fail to become comfortable in a few days. There can be no
reason to abstain from fasting under such conditions and at such times. Indeed, what is to be gained
from eating when there is nausea, no desire for food, and when it is known that the food will be
ejected as soon as eaten? Fasting is the only logical procedure under such conditions. 143One Closing Word
What I have said here, in sum, is that the body has wisdom in its very cells, and can heal itself, if
we will give it the chance to heal. The fast is one way of cleansing the physical self, of giving rest
to the body’s organs, often overtaxed by our own wrong living and wrong eating and over-activity. I have said that there is wisdom in the fast, in rest, in quiet, in right living and right eating and
right thinking; wisdom in recognizing the toxic effect of over-eating, over-tension, drinking;
wisdom, indeed, in avoiding all the various poisons that so many of us put into ourselves, into our
minds and our actions. There are no medical dogmas in this book, nor is the fast itself cited as a
cure
 for anything. It is
only a way of rest whereby the body—this complex and tremendous organism—will have a chance
to perform its self-restoration to health and well-being, without strain or interruption, in quiet and
peace and healing calm. 144Index
Abortions,
164
Abstinence,
63
Acids of decomposition,
115
Adolescents,
140–141
,
148–149
Adrenal gland,
126
Age and aging,
72–77
cause,
72–75
chicken heart,
74
classifications,
72–73
delayed
73–77
rate,
73
time and aging
74
Air, fresh,
80
Alcohol,
33
,
55
,
110
,
125
,
147
,
149
,
154
,
157
as medication,
41
Allergy,
122–124
Alvarez, Walter C.,
97
,
138
,
139–140
,
146
American Journal of Clinical Medicine
,
96
Amino Acids,
68
,
69
,
110
Amoebic dysentery,
137
Anabolism (See Metabolism)
Anemia,
29
,
95
,
118
Angina pectoris,
127–128
Animals, fasting in,
18
,
27–28
,
29
,
64
,
75
,
78
bears,
27
,
28
birds,
18
cats,
18
cattle,
27
,
30
dogs,
18
,
27
,
64
,
91
fur seal bull,
27
horses,
27
insects,
75
pig,
78
rabbits, sand,
18
,
27
salamanders,
30
salmon,
27
spiders,
18
starfish,
30
weasel,
27
wolves,
27
145Ankylosis,
107
,
109
Antibiotics,
139–140
,
149
Apoplexy
of cells,
116
Appendicitis,
46
Appetite,
32
,
34
,
63
Appetizer,
81
Arthritis,
109
,
111
,
112
after-care,
108
ankylosis (See Ankylosis)
builds slowly,
109
cause,
110
fasting in,
112
palliation harmful,
111
rest/exercise,
112
secondary causes,
111
supervision of fast,
112
varieties of,
109
,
111
Arteriosclerosis,
151
Asphyxiation of cells,
116
Aspirin,
108
,
112
Assimilation and Elimination,
37–38
,
80
continuous process,
37
variable emphasis,
38
,
46
Asthma,
19
,
94
,
104–105
,
106
bronchial,
19
,
104
cardiac,
104
care and cause,
105–106
predisposition,
105
renal,
104
Autolysis,
29
,
37
,
162
,
163
Autonomy, an,
39
Autopsy,
100
Bargen, J. A.,
140
Baths and Bathing,
142
,
143
,
150
duration,
61
purpose,
61
sponge,
61
sweat,
62
temperature of water,
61
Benign Tumors (See Tumors)
Berg, Ragnar,
28
,
39
146Beriberi
29
Bile,
57
,
114
,
157
,
166
Biopsy,
162
Bloating,
65
Blood Pressure,
23
,
125
,
126
,
129
Bloom, Walter Lyon,
24
,
25
Bowel movements,
65
,
71
,
84
Breaking the fast,
30
,
63–67
in animals,
64
exercise,
66
method of,
65–67
rest after,
66
supervision after,
42
,
62
,
65–67
,
122
Breath,
63
bad,
83
Bribe,
82
Bright, Richard,
155
Bright’s Disease (See Nephritis)
Brinkley,
77
Broken bones,
47
Bromine,
142
Bronchitis,
83
Brown-Sequard,
77
Byrd, Mrs. Gloria Lee,
43
Cabot, Richard C.,
137
Cachexia,
119
Calcium metabolism,
29
Calculi,
157
 (See Gallstones)
Cancer,
63
,
96
,
116
,
139
cancerous growths enlarge,
39
cancerous growths diminish,
38–39
defined,
39
,
116
,
139
,
140
development,
115–117
,
140
fasting contraindicated,
51
few cases,
163
irreversible condition,
161
surgery,
139
Carcinogenic agents,
116
Cardiac decompensation,
131
,
132
Carlson, Anton J.,
75
Carrell, Alexis,
74
Carrington, Hereward,
127
,
128
147Case histories,
19
,
20–21
,
24–25
,
26
,
28
,
41
,
42
,
44
,
71
,
76
,
81
,
89
,
99
,
107–108
,
127–128
,
131
,
138
,
154–155
Catabolism (See Metabolism)
Catarrh,
94
,
104
,
122
Cecum,
133
Cephalagia,
120
Child, C. M.,
75
Children and childhood
diseases,
83–85
enervation,
83
excitement,
82
fasting,
81
,
85
,
89
holidays,
84
instinctive
 fasting,
81–85
spasms,
84
symptoms of indigestion,
83–85
warm water,
85
Chocolate,
82
Cholelithiasis (See Gallstones)
Chronic Diseases (See Diseases)
Circumcision,
149
Cleanliness,
142
,
150
Cocoa,
154
Coffee,
67
,
93
,
110
,
127
,
147
,
157
Cold, the,
95
,
96
,
98
care,
98
cause,
97
drugging,
96
,
98
eating,
98
fasting,
98
poem,
96
prevention,
97
secondary cause,
97–98
Colitis,
83
,
94
,
133
,
134
mucous,
134
,
138
spastic,
134
ulcerative,
140
Colon, parts, of,
133
Common Cold (See Cold)
Comparisons and/or contrasts,
35–36
,
72–73
,
124
Compensation,
35
,
59
,
78
Conjunctivitis,
94
148Constipation,
83
Copavin,
98
,
139
Cortisone,
47
,
108
,
112
,
139
,
141
Coughing,
83
Crane, Milo,
59
,
65
Crisis,
98
Cure and Curing,
46
,
98
b


 phrase it, my formul a is to subsist on natural foods,
mostly raw, like our mineral rich  Deaf Smith County wheat fresh
ground at the mill, raw vegetables grown in the same mineralized soil,
and occasionally raw beef—that ta stes good when put through the
liquifier, mixed with raw fruits and vegetables. For one thing, I watch my weight closely. When I pick up a
pound or two, I'll cut down and cu t down my intake, until I have
reduced my weight back to normal. At my age—and as I believe for any adult person, stored-up fat can be deadly. My aim, then, is to consume just enough food properly balanced, proteins, oils, fats, sugar
and starches, to supply energy for my bodily machine and to keep that
machine in repair. If I do that, always building up the wear and tear of each day's
living, and the while supplying the catalysts needed to spark the vital
processes, I see no reason at all why I cannot round out my 100 years
and more—through it all keeping the feel of youth. One of my findings teaches me definitely, that our body is made
of the food which is taken into our body—perfect or imperfect, it is
our creation—barring the time when we  have no say. To say the least
we are made of the food consumed—whether well or sick, we create it. Man was placed here to rule and to be the "big boss" and to
choose his way of life and living and to have what ever he may desire,
if and when he obeys the natural laws given him. These principles
have been demonstrated and proven in my life. There have been two, so-called, outstanding diseases developed
in my body. Viz. Arthritis and shaking palsy. My constant search for
natural foods with plenty of minera ls and vitamins relieved me of
these annoyances. These are the immunizers. Disease attacks only
when natural laws have been disobeyed. The minerals and vitamins
we must have. These are not plentiful in our popular foods. CHAPTER 14. AFTER I GOT ONTO THE RIGHT TRACK
 All the 25 years I have lived since I got onto the right track as to
diet and living habits generally, have been years of mental growth for
me—and consequently the most enjoyable years I have known. I have
gained back the bouyancy and the vision— day-dreaming reader, if you insist on calling it that—of my lost youth. My secret. It's yours for the asking, reader. Eat body-building
foods which are also brain-building. I mean, for example, wheat which
has a high phosphorus content—the so rt that grows in our Deaf Smith
County soil—but consumed whole, bran, shorts and all, not as white
flour that comes from the mill. The potatoes, beans, carrots, lettuce,
mustard greens and all the food crops which grow in our soil are rich
in those same elements. Now, as modern chemical analysis shows, the human body is
more complex than the old school sc ientists ever suspected. Besides
nitrogen (protein), calcium, phosphorus, potassium and water (oxygen
and hydrogen), your body contains iron, cobalt, copper, zinc, chlorine,
sodium, magnesium, manganesem sulphur, boron, flourine, iodine and
carbon—but in various salts and in organic form. Besides to keep it functioning properly, the body needs the various vitamins (doubtless
including some that biochemists have not yet discovered) and the
vitamin factors, such as thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folic and
pantothenic acid. In fact our body must have food containing every
element found in the earth. Modern biochemistry bears out what the Psalmist declared 3,000
years ago: "Man is fearfully and wonderfully made—curiously
wrought in the lowest parts of the earth. " All those elements are essential to keep the body functioning. When some run short because a person's food does not contain them,
trouble results. Whatever the disease, we create it. I have arrived at the conclusion that there is a type of food for
each organ or function of the body. There is wheat for the brain and
nervous system because it supplies phosphorus. There is milk, the best
source of calcium (when it is taken raw) for the bones and teeth. There
is iodine for the thyroid gland, and so on. Our body must be supplied with every mineral and vitamin if health is to continue. If, instead of giving quinine for chills or calomel to prod a
sluggish liver, the doctors would prescribe the right food in the place
of drugs for whatever deficiency the patient's impaired bodily
functioning (metabolism, the doctors  call it) indicated, I do believe,
they would get better results. I saved my life by this method. It works. This food medicine, according to my theory, would contain the
elements which the sick body needed to restore its upset balance, but
in the organic form which can be assimulated. From the viewpoint of the man who feeds upon them, the great
function of plants is to take the inorganic minerals found in the soil
and turn them into organic minerals that the human body can
assimilate. That is true of the base minerals like calcium (lime),
nitrogen (protein), potash and phosph orus. It is equally true of iron,
copper, magnesium, boron, chlorine, fluorine and the other trace
minerals. To my way of thinking, the organic minerals in grain, vegetables,
milk, meat and eggs—that nourish the bodily tissues and keep them
functioning—are the real source of rejuvination. But for maximum
benefits, those foods should be eate n in their natural state—both raw
and unrefined. CHAPTER 15. FOR ME LIFE BEGINS AT SIXTY
 Through 20-odd years preceding my 60th birthday, I was
constantly "enjoying poor health. " I thought myself going down hill
all the time and, as it seemed to me, I stayed alive only by means of
sheer will to live. Though I told n obody, I never doubted for a moment
that I one day would regain my health. As it turned out, I was well along toward my goal when I
emerged from that fast that Dr.<|eot_id|><|begin_of_text|>
Q: Who suggested that the doctor's diet might not be the cause of his illness?,
A: Dr. Brown, the naturopath, suggested that the doctor's diet might not be the cause of his illness.
Q: What was the doctor's initial treatment by Dr. Brown?,
A: Dr. Brown prescribed a long fast, drinking a glass of hot water every hour and taking nothing else into his stomach. He also instructed him to wash out his colon with a hot enema once every 24 hours.
Q: What did the doctor's diet consist of after the 14th day of his fast?,
A: The doctor was instructed to start with a small glass of orange juice every two hours, then progress to a glass of milk every seven hours, and eventually switch to a diet of milk and raw vegetables.
Q: What was the surprising discovery the doctor made about the people in Deaf Smith County?,
A: The doctor was surprised to find that the people in Deaf Smith County, who consumed a diet of natural foods, had nearly perfect teeth and did not suffer from tooth decay.
Q: What was the doctor's conclusion about the role of diet in maintaining health?,
A: The doctor concluded that diet plays a crucial role in maintaining health, and that a balanced diet of unrefined food can prevent tooth decay and other diseases.<|eot_id|><|begin_of_text|>He would have to take a complete rest for an
indefinite time, the diagnosticians added. Then came the blow that was the hardest for D to take: "You will
have to give up all farm labor," the doctors told him. "Well, then, if I
cannot work any more," D. answered, "I'll just go see my brother out
in Hereford, Texas." He knew about my being an invalid at death's door for years and
had heard how the fast that the natu ropath prescribed and diet which I
followed after that had set me on my  feet and had kept me doing very
well. "Maybe George can do something for me," D had reasoned. "It is
worth taking a chance for." "But you are not able to travel a thousand miles by train," the
doctor then told D. "Your heart is liable to fail you at any time." "Well, I'm no good here," said D. "So I think I'll try it." When the invalid arrived at our house, he was naturally all
fagged out from his long journey. He had his pockets full of pills which he thought he had to take, several each day, to keep on living. Gradually at first, we put him on special food. We took away
most of the staple foods he had lived on most of his life and thought
he must have—meat and potatoes, hot biscuits and butter, pies and
cakes. We fed our patient on vegetables and milk mostly, salad, fruit
and all the pot-liquor we could get down him. After a few days on that fare, D was up and around. At my
direction, he would walk a piece every day, and extend his stroll gradually until he could


( s u i t a b l e  f o r  a l l  B O L T  s c o r e s )
•   Permanently switch to nasal breathing during both day an d
night. •   W ear tape acr oss the mouth during sleep ( see: Breathe through
your nose ). •   B ecome cons cious of your breathing during everyday task s,
allowing it to be calm, relaxed, and quiet. •   Practi ce Breathe Light to Breathe Right  f or 10 to 15 minutes, 5
times each day. This can be divided into the following:
• 10 minutes before work
• 10 minutes during lunch
• 10 minutes after work
• 10 minutes (or more) while watching TV in the evening
• 15 minutes before bed
•   B reathe Light to Breathe Ri ght during walking for 30 to 60
minutes per day.•   For th ose with  a BOL T of over 20 seconds, and who are suite d
to performing breath holds, Simulate High-Altitude T raining  by
incorporating 8 to 10 breath holds to achieve a medium air
hunger throughout the walk. •   Pay p articular attention to h unger sensations, asking yourse lf
whether you really need to eat at that time and stopping when
satisfied. •  Fill in the following chart to mark your progress. Earlier on in the book we were introduced to Donna, whos e major
bugbear was the frustration and  feeling of self-defeat when she found her
weight i ncreasing again after a successful period of weight lo ss. T o help
Donna g et her health back on tra ck and to achieve her ideal weight, I askedher to do just three exercises: Breathe Light to Breathe Right, walking with
her mouth closed, and practicing breath holds during walking. Her star ting BO L T was 12 seco nds, which is typical of someo ne in a
stressful and demanding job wi th little time devoted to physic al exercise. And alth ough D onna did breathe through her nose during the day, she woke
up most mornings with a dry mouth, indicating mouth breathing during
sleep. A nother factor related to her low BOL T score was her dif ficulty
falling asleep. Although she we nt to bed at a reasonable hour, i t often took
her two to three hours to finally fall asleep. The result was that s he woke up
feeling lethar gic  and unrefreshed, not an ideal scenario when work and
family life demanded alertness. My main  goal for Donna was to  increase her BOL T score, expe rience a
natural suppression to appetite, and improve her sleep and ener gy levels. The mos t impor tant time for Do nna to Breathe Light with a tolerable air
hunger was the session direct ly before she went to sleep. It was not
necessary for her to practice this in bed. Instead, Donna usually had some
downtime late in the evening when she watched TV, and this was an
excellent time for her to reduce her breathing without having to devote
special time to t he exercise. I su ggested that Donna not watch the news or
any program involving violence or aggression. This exercise of fers an
opportunity for the body to relax, not to invoke a stress response. Because she breathed lightly right before she went to bed, Donna’ s
sleep became deeper, enabling her to wake up 15 minutes earlier to begin
her first set for the day. It was also vital that she made a conscious ef fort to
breathe lightly at various times throughout the day. This just involved
bringing attention to her breathing, calming it and quieting it so that she felt
a light to medium need for air. Donna f ound it a challenge to k eep her mouth closed during sl eep, but
within a few nig hts her body adapted to this new way of brea thing. After
the four th night, she found herself sleeping all the way through, requiring
less sleep, waking up earlier, and feeling more refreshed. In additi on to practicing her br eathing exercises, it was important that
Donna p aid atte ntion to her sen sations of hunger and thirst. Improving the
oxygenation of tissues and or gans results in the body using food more
ef ficiently, with this leading to a natural suppression of appetite. The advice
I gave to Donna was to eat only when hungry and stop when satisfied. Byfollowing this simple rule, she automatically had less need for snacking
during the day, and even found herself taking lunch at a later t ime. Eating
according to bodily needs is much more important than eating according to
a specifi c time of the day. It is unfortunate that society has dictated when
we eat more so than when we actually need the food. Another beneficial
side ef fect that Donna experienced was an increased thirst and demand for
water. Donna experienced a noticeable reduction to her appetite, and her
progress with the breathing exer cises was reflected in a higher BOL T score. W ithin two weeks, her BOL T score had increased from 12 to 20 seconds
and she had lost  six pounds. I encouraged Donna to quicken her progress by
incorporating 8 to 10 breath holds into her 20-minute walk to create a
medium air hunger. Doing this e xercise temporarily lowers oxygen levels to
simulate high-altitude training, resulting in a further natural sup pression of
appetite. Many pe ople with a low BOL T  score, including Donna, avoid physical
exercise, as they get breathless far too quickly, making exercise a
burdensome cho re. As Donna’ s BOL T score increased to 20 s econds, she
felt the need to do more physi cal exercise. This further helped with her
weight normalization, increased ener gy, and self-esteem. I tol d Do nna wh at I tell everyon e else: Breathing Light to Breath e Right
isn’ t just an exercise; it’ s a way of life. How we breathe at all times during
the d ay influences how we feel  and our health. When Donna incorporated
this into  her way of life and m aintained a BOL T of 25-plus seconds, her
days of yo-yo dieting were over. T o her delight, she currently weighs 145
pounds (from a top weight of 175 pounds), and the increased ener gy and
feel-good factor is a great motivator to continue.P r o g r a m  f o r  C h i l d r e n  a n d  T e e n a g e r s
•   The Nose Unblocking exercise  i s the best exer cise for children
as it is easy, quick, and measurable. •   Practi ce the Nose Unblocking  Exercise a total of 12 times p er
day, div ided into 2 sets of 6 re petitions. Practice 6 repetitions
before breakfast  and 6 during the day. The number of paces
that a child is able to do should increase by 10 every week,
with a goal of reaching a score of 80 to 100 paces. •   Whi le practicing the Nose  Unblocking Exercise, I often
encourage children to wear paper tape over their mouth. This
ensures that the mouth is closed during the exercise, with no air
sneaking. •   W eari ng the tape while watching TV or going about the house
can also be very helpful for a child to get used to breathing
through his or her nose only. •   Breat he through the nose throughout the day with the tongu e
placed in the roof of the mouth. T o find out more about mouth
breathing and development of t he growing face, I suggest that
you read my book Buteyko Meets Dr. Mew: Buteyko Method
for Childr en and T eenagers. •  Fill in the following chart to mark your progress.Marc is seven y ears old, with n asal obstruction and continuous mouth
breathing. Although Marc’ s physician ruled out asthma, his breathing is
audible during rest and eating (much to his parents’ consternatio n). He gets
very bre athless while playing football, having to take a break from the
match to get his breathing back. Furthermore, he snores each night. Children are great responders to  breathing retraining, although  a lot of
observation is required from p arents. I always say that the success of achild’ s r etraining is dependent on the motivation of the parents. At my
courses, I motivate parents by discussing the importance of nasal breathing
for facia l development, concent ration, sleep, and overall health. I use my
own example of mouth breathing  during childhood and how it detrimentally
af fected my concentration in hi gh school and college. Such an  innocuous
habit has devastating consequences. T o k eep it simpl e for children an d teenagers, I suggest only one exercise
and a couple of guidelines to make good progress. Marc loves football, and the promise of improving his sports
performance is the main motiva tor to put the exercises into practice. When
Marc is able to hold his breath  for 80 to 100 paces, all he has to do is to


 measured through muscle testing.This may seem too esoteric for the “scientific” among you, but acupuncture pointsand energy manifestations around and in the body are now accepted phenomena,their reality demonstrated by special kinds of photography. Acupuncturists, who
heal by manipulating the body’s energy field with metal needles, are now widely
accepted in the western hemisphere. Kinesiology utilizes the same acupuncturepoints (and some others too) for analytic purposes so it is sometimes called“contact reflex analysis.”
I have studied and used Kinesiology for 25 years with the majority of my
clients with very good success. There are some few people who are very difficultto test because they are either too debilitated, lack electrical conductivity, or theirstate of mind is so skeptical and negative about this type of approach that they putup an impenetrable mental barrier and/or hold their body so rigidly that I canhardly determine a response. A skilled tester can overcome the obstacle of aweak body that can barely respond, but the person who is mentally opposed anddetermined to prove you wrong should not be tested. If you proceed on someonelike this it is sure to have an unsatisfactory outcome for all concerned. For even ifI manage to accurately analyze the condition of a skeptical client, they will neverbelieve the analysis and will not follow suggestions. The “scientific,” open-minded, “reasonable” client can be better approached
using an academic-like discussion based on published literature that demonstrateshow people with similar symptoms and complaints do very well on a particulardietary regimen and supplements. This type of person will sometimes followdietary recommendations to the last letter, because their scientific background hastrained them to be obedient. When a client comes to me, I like to take a real good look at who is sitting in
front of me. I take my leisure to find out all about their history, their complaints,their motivation to change, their experience with natural healing, their level ofpersonal responsibility, whether or not they have to work, whether or not they cantake time out to heal, will they fast or take supplements, do they have sufficientfinances to carry a program through to a successful completion, do they havepeople closely connected to them that are strongly opposed to alternativeapproaches, can they withstand some discomfort and self-denial, do they have
toxic relationships with other people that are contributing to their condition, are
they willing to read and educate themselves in greater depth about natural healing,etc. I need to know the answers to these questions in order to help them choose aprogram which is most likely to succeed. Even though fasting is the most effective method I know of, it is not for people
who are compelled to keep up a work schedule, nor is it for people who are veryill and do not have anyone to assist them and supervise them. Nor is it for peoplewho do not understand fasting and are afraid of it. People who have associatesthat are opposed to it, and people who do not have a strongly-functioning liver orkidneys should not casually start water fasting either. Seriously ill people that havebeen on a meat-heavy diet with lots of addicting substances need a long runwayinto a fast so as to not overwhelm their organs of elimination. Does the person infront of me have an eating disorder, or an otherwise suicidal approach to fasting,etc. Clearly fasting is not for everyone, and if I recommend it to the wrongperson, the result will be a bad reputation for a marvelous tool. Given that many clients can not fast without a lot of preparation, the majority
of my clients start out with a gentle detox program that takes considerably moretime, but works. These gradients have been outlined under the healing programsfor the chronically ill, acutely ill, etc. To help rebuild poorly functioning organs, I sometimes use a specialized group
of food supplements called protomorphogens. These are not readily available tothe general public and perhaps should not be casually purchasable like vitamins,because, as with many prescription drugs, supervision is usually necessary fortheir successful use. If the FDA ever succeeds at making protomorphogensunavailable to me, I could still have very good results. (At this time the Canadianauthorities do not allow importation of protomorphogens for resale, thoughindividuals can usually clear small shipments through Canada Customs if for theirown personal use.) But protomorphogens do facilitate healing and sometimespermit healing to occur at a lower gradient of handling. Without them a body
might have to fast to heal, with the aid of protomorphogens a person might be
able to get better without fasting. And if protomorphogens are used (chewedup—ugh!) while fasting, healing is accelerated. Protomorphogens are made from freeze-dried, organically-raised animal organ
meats (usually calf or lamb) combined with very specific vitamins, herbs and otherco-factors to potentiate the effect. I view protomorphogens as containingnutritional supplementation specific for the rebuilding of the damaged organ. Doctor Royal Lee, a medical genius who developed protomorphogens therapy
in the 50s and who spent several stints in prison in exchange for his benevolenceand concern for human well-being, also founded the company that has suppliedme with protomorphogens. After decades of official persecution and denial of theefficacy of protomorphogens by the power structure, it looks like they are aboutto finally have their day. As I write this book cutting-edge medical researchcompanies are developing therapies using concentrated animal proteins(protomorphogens) to treat arthritis, multiple sclerosis, eye inflammations andjuvenile diabetes. The researchers talk as though they are highly praiseworthy for“discovering” this approach. Unfortunately, this development is likely to cut two ways. On one hand, it
vindicates Dr. Lee; on the other, when these drug companies find a way to patenttheir materials, they may finally succeed at forcing protomorphogens (currentlyquite inexpensive) off the non-prescription market and into the restricted andprofitable province of the MD. I divide clients into two basic types: simple cases and complex ones. When I
was treating mental illness, occasionally I had a client who had not been sick fortoo long. I could usually make this client well quite easily. But if the person hadalready become institutionalized, had been psychotic for many years, hadreceived much prior treatment, then their case had been made much moredifficult. This sort had a poor prognosis. A very similar situation exists withphysical illnesses. Many people get sick only because they lack information about
how to keep themselves healthy and about what made them sick. Once they find
out the truth, they take my medicine without complaint and almost inevitably getbetter very rapidly. Some of these people can be quite ill when they first come tome but usually they have not been sick for very long. Their intention when cominginto my office is very positive and have no counter intentions to getting better.There are no spiritual or psychological reasons that they deserve to be sick. If thisperson had not found me, they almost certainly would have found some otherpractitioner who would have made them well. This type of person honestly feelsthey are entitled to wellness. And they are. However, some of the sick are not sick for lack of life-style information; they
suffer from a mental/spiritual malady as well, one that inevitably preceded theirillness by many years. In fact, their physical ailments are merely reflections ofunderlying problems. This patient’s life is usually a snarl of upsets, problems, andguilty secrets. Their key relationships are usually vicious or unhealthy. Their levelof interpersonal honesty may be poor. There are usually many things about theirlives they do not confront and so, can not change. With this type of case, all thephysical healing in the world will not make them permanently better because themental and emotional stresses they live under serve as a constant source ofenervation. Cases like this usually do not have only one thing wrong with them. They
almost always have been sick for a long time; most have been what I call “doctorhoppers,” confused by contrary diagnoses and conflicting MD opinions. When Iget a case like this I know from the first that healing is going to be a long process,and a dubious one at that. On the physical level, their body will only repair oneaspect of their multiple illnesses at a time. Simultaneously, they must be urged toconfront their life on a gentle gradient. There is usually a lot of backsliding androllercoastering. The detoxification process, physical and psychological, can takeseveral years and must happen on all the levels of their life. This kind of case seesonly gradual improvement interspersed with periods of worsening that indicatethere remains yet another level of mental unawareness that has to be unraveled. Few medical doctors or holistic therapists really understand or can help this
kind of case. To do so, the doctor has to be in touch with their own reactive mindand their own negative, evil impulses (which virtually all humans have). Fewpeople, including therapists, are willing to be aware of their own dark side. Butwhen we deny it in ourselves, we must pretend it doesn’t exist in others, andbecome its victim instead of conquering it. Anyone who denies that they have orare influenced by their own darker aspects who seem to be totally sweet andlight, is lying; proof of this is that they still are here on Earth. All this generalizing about diagnostic methods and clinical approaches could go
on for chapters and more chapters, and writing them would be fine if I wereteaching a group of health clinicians that were reading this book to become betterpractitioners. But I’m sure most of my readers are far more interested in somecomplaint of their own or in the health problem of a loved one, and are intensely