 the Emotions Energies Science & Spirituality Spirituality Contact10/30/24, 4:52 PM Health-Science-Spirit - Is the Current Treatment of Cancer Self-Limitng?
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2.  The studies of Benninghof f and Tsien (8) on approximately 26,000 patients with mammary  carcinoma,  treated  in  15  different
 clinics  according  to  different treatment procedures, show that neither the kind nor extent of the treatment but only the pro
portion of early-stage cases in the whole patient group determined the success rate.
3.  Gregl (9) found in his extensive studies of patients with mammary carcinoma that elderly women with an untreated mammary
carcinoma live longer than women of the same age after palliative or radical therapy. His co-worker, Mueller, concludes from
these studies that elderly women with mammary carcinoma should not be treated at all (10).
4.  The following observation is widely known and has been repeatedly described (11-13) but not further analyzed: in very many
patients whose tumor had been removed by surgery and radiation and who are, therefore, believed to be free of cancer,
metastases occur frequently at a certain time after the operation. It is remarkable  that  the  time  interval   from  operation  to
diagnosed  metastasis  is shorter in the fast-growing tumors (seminoma, sarcoma, melanoma) than in the slow-growing tumors
(hypernephroma, bronchial or mammary carcinoma) (Figure
1). This observation suggests that in these instances the metastases of the slow-growing and of the fast-growing tumors begin
their development at the same time.
These four observations make it necessary to rethink the current therapeutic concept of the treatment of cancer. Obviously, the
current treatment program with the fully developed techniques of surgery and radiation has achieved what it can achieve. Are now
the limits of therapeutic success inherent in the disease or are they set by our therapeutic concept? In other words, is the failure
of our therapeutic efforts possibly  also programmed by our therapy?  This would mean that there is a second Semmelweis
phenomenon!
Figure 1: T ime interval from surgery to the time when lung metastases are radiologically diagnosed
This basic question has been studied  in a series of investigations spanning 16 years. The results of these studies were presented
at the 58th German Roentgen Congress at Muenster in 1977 (13-14).
It should be noted, ﬁrst of all, that the clinical course of a cancerous disease is generally not determined by the primary tumor but
almost always by the presence, number and localization of metastases. The primary tumor causes death in exceptional cases
only, such as, for instance, due to vascular erosion, obstruction or perforation of the esophagus, etc. On the other hand, there is a
ﬁrm relationship between the frequency of metastasis formation and the survival rate. Exceptions, such as, for instance, the
radioiodine-accumulating thyroid carcinoma which remains curable even after metastasis formation, occur in comparatively very
small numbers.
Metastatic Invasiveness
The following discussion will, therefore, focus on the formation of metastases. The growth of metastases, for instance, in the lung,
can be determined from a sequence  of thorax radiograms (Figure 2). The change in size of the lung metastases during the study
also permits determination of the growth rate as shown in Figure 3. This can be done much more easily with metastases than with
primary tumors since lung metastases    appear    round    and   sharply    delineated    in   good    contrast    to   the air-containing
lung tissue. The metastases grow faster than their primary tumors and are, therefore, less subject to growth-af fecting
interferences. However, it is more difﬁcult to extrapolate from this grow th curve to the preclinical period. To be able to obtain
sufﬁciently reliable data in this respe ct, the following two conditions must  be fulﬁlled: (1) the growth curve must be studied as long
as possible in single cases, and (2) many courses of metastatic growth must be analyzed.10/30/24, 4:52 PM Health-Science-Spirit - Is the Current Treatment of Cancer Self-Limitng?
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The present analysis is based on 2,893 courses of metastatic growth in a total of 568 patients with different tumors. It is further
supported by controlled growth curves of tumors in animals and from observations made in humans (unintended) through kidney
transplantation, or intended (15) transplantations of tumor cells.
Figure 3: Growth Formula
D = metastasis diameter, t = time, a + approx. 2, tD + tumor doubling time, c = proportionality factor, ti + implantation
time
Two examples among the large number of metastatic growth courses that were analyzed will demonstrate the essential features.
Figure 4 shows the growth courses of six lung metastases after surgery of a bronchial carcinoma and, the growth of four
intrapulmonary metastases of a synovioma. In the latter case the metastases,were triggered by injection of cortisone into the
primary tumor subsequent to an erroneous interpretation of a ﬁnding.
10/30/24, 4:52 PM Health-Science-Spirit - Is the Current Treatment of Cancer Self-Limitng?
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of four intrapulmonary metastases of a synovioma
As a result of the present growth analysis the following points should be noted:
1.  Metastases arise only from primary tumors or from their local recurrences; they disseminate at one time or only in a few
shoves.
2.  Lymph node metastases behave biologically dif ferently from organ metastases.
3.  The more than 3,000 growth curves (including experimental data from animals) can be described by a growth formula. The
growth curves of a very large number of metastases, from 30 to 90 perce nt depending on the type of tumor, can be traced back to
the time of the ﬁrst treatment, considering that a certain critical number of tumor cells must be present for a metastasis to be
viable and that growth into a metastasis begins only after a certain time interval, the so-called implantation time.
It can be concluded from these points that in many cases our therapy provokes  metastasis formation!
Is There Any Supporting Evidence For This Shocking Statement?
•  First of all, it should be noted that this statement has been made earlier by many authors(16-22) without having resulted in any
far-reaching consequences for the treatment of cancer. In addition, it has long been taught in medicine that a melanoma  should
 not  be  injured  since  lesions  would  cause  an  almost explosion-like growth of metastases. Re-examination of the current
concept in cancer therapy seems to become more evident only after the urging of this author at the German Roentgen Congress
at Muenster.
•  The various above-mentioned obser vations, concerning: 1. No increase of the cure rate for the past 25 years; 2. Independence
of the success rate from type of treatment given, and 3. Occurrence of metastases in certain tumor-speciﬁc time intervals after
surgery can easily be explained from the results of the investigations presented here.
•  The connection between surgery and formation of metastases was particularly impressive and evident in single observed cases:
in a patient with a sarcoma, formation of metastases occurred after surgery of the primary tumor and each time after four further
surgeries of locally recurrent tumors (Figure 5).
Figure 5: Induction of lung metastases in a patient with a sarcoma after surgery of the primary tumor
and each time after four further surgeries of locally recurrent tumors
•  Direct proof for the metastasis-promoting action of surgery is given by the animal studies of Fisher and Fisher (23) after
intraportal injection of tumor cells, disseminated tumors appeared only after surgical inspections.
•  Observations  on  tumor  growth  which  have  been  published  by  other  authors
(24-26) can only, or at least better, be explained with the above growth curves.
•  The points in time at which, according to the growth curves, the metastases become detectable agree very well with the actual
observations of the time intervals between surgery and metastasis diagnosis.
•  The shape of the growth curve agrees with observations made in animals that growth slows down with increasing lifespan of the
tumor: that


occan Cabbage, 366–7
Pickled Baby Beets, 346
Pickled Baby Carrots, 208
Pickled Baby Eggplant, 232
Pickled Baby V egetables, 434
Pickled Carrots, T urnips and Peppers, 283
Rainbow Fruited Chow Chow, 374–5
Spiced Pickled Oranges, 472–3
Sweet Pickled Brussels Sprouts, 359
Sweet Pickled Kohlrabi and Beets, 254
pickling spices, 212–16
spice bags, 212, 214
Classic Pickling Spice Blend, 213
Curry Pickling Spice Blend, 214–15
Five-Spice Blend, 216pies and pie fillings
Lattice-top Cherry Pie, 133
Pumpkin Pie, 427
Sour Cherry Pie Filling, 132
Strawberry Rhubarb Freezer Pie Filling, 70–1
Strawberry Rhubarb Galette, 72–3
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie, 70–1
See also  desserts
pineapple, candied
Country-style Chutney, 319
pineapple juice
substitute for sugar syrup, 15
pineapples, 483–4
to prepare, 484
Pineapple Mustard, 485
W inter Pear Chutney, 506
pistachio nuts
Preserved Lemon Chicken T agine, 460
plate test (for jelly), 10, 114, 131, 467
plums, 185–7
to extract pectin, 29
to freeze, 191
to prepare and can, 186–7
umeboshi plums, 186
varieties, 185
Asian Plum Sauce, 189
Country-style Chutney, 319
Grilled Salmon with Asian Plum Sauce, 190–1
Spiced Golden Plum Jam, 188
pomegranates, 487
Grilled Pomegranate Pepper Pork, 490
Moroccan Parsnip Soup, 409
Pomegranate Molasses, 489
Pomegranate Pepper Jelly, 488
pomelo, 449
porkApricot Beef, 37
Grilled Pomegranate Pepper Pork, 490
potatoes
Garlic Scape Pesto Potatoes, 246
Manhattan Clam Chowder, 253
Mediterranean Chicken and Potato Salad, 292
Niçoise Salad, 201
Peach Chutney Fish Cakes, 180–1
Potato Pancake with Blueberry Conserve, 116
Roasted Chicken Thighs, Artichokes and New
Potatoes, 78
Spring Salad, 97
Preserved Lemon Chicken T agine, 460
Preserved Lemons, 458–9, 460
preserves, 28
preserving pans, 13
pressure canner method, 8, 11, 22–3
—for fruits
apples, 308
apricots, 35
blackberries, 102
blueberries, 113
cherries, 125
currants, 139
gooseberries, 149
nectarines, 167
peaches, 177
pears, 327
persimmons, 337
plums, 187
raspberries, 42
rhubarb, 55
tomatoes, 272
—for vegetables
artichokes, 76–7asparagus, 86, 89
beans, 195, 197
beets, 344–5, 348
carrots, 204
corn, 380
eggplant, 229
garlic, 388, 390
husk tomatoes, 263
kohlrabi, 250–1
peppers, 415
pumpkin, 422
squash, 431
zucchini, 288
pressure canners, 12, 13
produce
acidity of, 8
local, 1–2
ripeness of, 7
seasonal, 2
varieties of, 3
washing and storage, 7–8, 14, 20
prosciutto, 360
Asparagus and Goat Cheese Flatbread, 91
Pea and Prosciutto Sauce, 258
pumpkin, 421–3
to freeze, 427
to prepare and can, 422–3
varieties, 421
Pumpkin Chutney, 424–5
Pumpkin Pie, 427
Three Sisters Enchiladas, 426
Purée, Frozen Moroccan Parsnip, 408
quinces, pectin from, 29

Rainbow Fruited Chow Chow, 374–5
raisinsBlueberry Conserve, 114
Crabapple Chutney, 309
Green Giant Chutney, 416–17
Green T omato Chow Chow, 273
Mincemeat, 502
Moroccan Chicken T agine, 365
Peach and Onion Chutney, 178
Pineapple Mustard, 485
Pumpkin Chutney, 424–5
Rhubarb Orange Chutney, 56
Scarlet Mango Chutney, 480–1
ramps, 94
raspberries, 41–2
to freeze, 51
to prepare and can, 42
varieties, 41–2
Berry Filling, 151
Black Forest Freezer Jam, 141
Champagne Raspberry V inaigrette, 96
Nectarine Conserve, 168–9
Pan-seared Artichokes with Raspberry V inegar, 80
Raspberry Coulis, 43
Raspberry Curd, 46
Raspberry-glazed Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta, 360
Raspberry T iramisù, 44–5
Rhubarb and Raspberry Jam, 58
Scarlet Blush Apricot Freezer Conserve, 38
Sweet Raspberry V inaigrette, 50
Sweet Raspberry V inegar, 48
raw pack, 15, 21
relishes, 28
Garlic Scape Relish, 244
Gooseberry and Almond Relish, 152
Kohl Relish, 252
Peaches and Cream Relish, 381
Roasted T omato, Fennel and Basil Relish, 238–9rhubarb, 53–5
to freeze, 59
to prepare and can, 54–5
varieties, 53
Grilled Rhubarb Orange Chicken Bur gers, 57
Rhubarb and Raspberry Jam, 58
Rhubarb Orange Chutney, 56
Strawberry Rhubarb Freezer Pie Filling, 70–1
Strawberry Rhubarb Galette, 72–3
rice
Grilled Lamb with Minted Pea and Prosciutto
Sauce, 259
Mushroom Rice Cakes, 514
Mushroom Risotto, 511
Squash Stuf fed with Rice and W inter Pear
Chutney, 502
Roasted Garlic and Artichoke Spread, 392
Roasted Onion and Garlic Marmalade, 400–1
Roasted Red Pepper Dip, 418
Roasted T omato, Fennel and Basil Relish, 238–9
Root V egetable Sauce, 284
rosemary, 438
Mediterranean Herb Paste, 440–1
Roasted Garlic and Artichoke Spread, 392
Rosemary-spiked Apple Jelly, 310–11
Soothing W inter Cough Syrup, 522
roses and rosehips, 297
Persimmons in Rosehip Syrup, 338–9
rutabaga, 281

sage, 437, 439
Mediterranean Herb Paste, 440–1
Potato Pancake with Blueberry Conserve, 116
Sage Jelly, 298Soothing W inter Cough Syrup, 522
salad dressings and vinaigrettes
Asian Dressing, 384–5
Beet V inaigrette, 349
Champagne Raspberry V inaigrette, 96
Lemon Chutney Dressing, 456
Mediterranean Herb V inaigrette, 441
Summer Herb Brown Mayonnaise, 300
Sweet Raspberry V inaigrette, 50
salads
Beet T abbouleh, 349
Char -grilled Corn and Cauliflower Salad with
Asian Dressing, 384–5
Curried Summer Salad, 172
Dilled Three-bean Salad, 199
Expandable Bean Salad, 200
Frozen Coleslaw, 368
Kohlrabi and Apple Salad, 255
Mediterranean Chicken and Potato Salad, 292
Niçoise Salad, 201
Spring Salad, 97
Salmon, Grilled, with Asian Plum Sauce, 190–1
salsas
Honeyed Peach Freezer Salsa, 182
Roasted Asparagus Salsa, 90
Salsa V erde, 521
T omatillo Salsa V erde, 266–7
savory, 519
Salsa V erde, 521
Soothing W inter


 the bite is out of balance, specific teeth become overly stressed from the mechanical forces of
the jaw. Third, with a bad bite, the trigeminal nerve becomes hypersensitive. With these conditions a
toothache will hurt much more than it normally should. What this means for you is that if you have a
tooth ache, or tooth infection, then any types of body therapy you can do to relax the stresses on your
nervous system, particularly the trigeminal nerve, can dramatically impact the health of your teeth.
Perhaps half or more of tooth infections and tooth pain can be healed simply by helping the jaw relax
and by moving the bite into a more correct position.
Profound Effects of TMJ Dysfunction and a Bad Bite
TMJ dysfunction (TMD) can present symptoms such as pain behind eyes, difficulty opening and
closing the mouth, ringing in ears, tooth grinding, over clenching, worn teeth, headaches and even
vision problems. If the jaw is allowed to hinge normally and does not need to be forced into the
closed bite position as shown in figure
c
 then the TMD symptoms can resolve if the joint is not
excessively damaged. The method of resolution of TMD is usually some type of dental appliance
which helps the jaw function correctly.
Pain with TMD is caused by overwork of the nervous and muscular systems as they must function in
an unnatural manner to bring the teeth together for chewing and the natural jaw clenching position.
Over time the muscles fatigue, become strained, and can lead to pain in the jaw, the back of the neck,head and ears.
10
The hyper stimulated nervous system has some surprising side effects. For example, orthopedic
orthodontist Dr. Brendan Stack believes that the basis of most of the symptoms of Tourette's syndrome
is essentially a misalignment of the mandible to the base of the skull. By correcting the position of the
jaw with a dental appliance, the eye blinking, eyelid tics, mouth tics, head nodding, shoulder
shrugging and head tremors disappear. Dr. Stack has videos on his website that appear to depict
miracles. Yet the amazing recoveries are based on a correct understanding of how the jaw and cranial
system were meant to function. You can see immobilized people walking again within minutes at
www.tmjstack.com
Many diseases, particularly neurological diseases like autism, have a significant symptom component
in that the bite of the afflicted individual is severely compromised. Symptoms of a severely
misaligned bite are a crooked face, improper facial growth, the mouth hanging open, tongue sticking
out, and a very poor posture. Not all bite misalignments are that obvious. An imbalance of as little as
1/8 of an inch can cause malocclusion and health problems.
11
 Treating and resolving diseases that
have nervous system components can require a therapeutic correction of the bite. Unfortunately the
connection between neurological diseases and the bite is often completely overlooked.Orthodontics
Now we will learn why braces are generally unnecessary and in fact harmful. First, two definitions:
Orthodontics
 is the practice of forcing teeth to appear to be in alignment using non-removable dental
appliances such as braces.
Dental Orthopedics
 is a medical model that focuses on the structure and alignment of the cranial
bones, with the intent to align the jaw towards its normal developmental state. “Functional
orthodontics” is another name for this modality.
Many people have chosen orthodontics, which is a means of making their teeth to appear straight,
when they really wanted orthopedics, which is the correction of physical development to a normal
and healthy state. These terms lead to a great deal of confusion because there are conventional
orthodontists, orthodontist-orthopedists, and dental orthopedists. For clarity I will refer to
practitioners who only look at making teeth straight, and who take a mechanistic approach that works
against the normal function of the body as conventional orthodontists. Orthopedists are dental
practitioners who align the bite, even though some orthopedists may also call themselves
orthodontists.
Dental orthopedics is the art form of reconstructing bites with dental appliances. This entails more
than merely a mechanical process, but involves an artistic non-surgical cranial reconstruction.
Conventional orthodontics is a mechanistic system that does not consider the normal developmental
model of the body.
I, like many others, have experienced negative outcomes from conventional orthodontics. When I was
young, my jaw was in the position as shown in figure
c,
also referred to as an overbite. Because the
goal of conventional orthodontists (who practice orthodontics, not orthopedics) is to make teeth
straight, without even necessarily making them contact properly, their simplified approach is to make
your teeth straight BY ANY MEANS NECCESSARY. The conventional orthodontist believes that the
jaws are stuck in one position and cannot move. At best, all an orthodontist sees is what is shown in
the figure labeled
occlusion:
 a row of teeth. The orthodontist, like the conventional dentist, also sees
a row of money. I remember my orthodontist had nice pictures on his office wall of his mansion, and
of his family’s many vacations to Hawaii. The conventional orthodontic approach was designed as a
business model and is an easy and convenient way to move through many patients in an assembly-line
fashion. In the process, the conventional orthodontist rakes in large profits while ignorantly thwarting
the normal developmental processes of the body.
In order to make the teeth straight and my jaw look a certain way (or to get my teeth to touch in a
certain way; the goal was never made clear to me), by any means necessary, I was required to wear a
headgear. The theory (wrongly) goes that when children are growing (I was eight) pushing the maxilla
(upper palate) against its natural growth direction with a tortuous device called a headgear that is
worn nightly, will cause the mandible (the jaw) to catch up. And then the hope is that the teeth will
touch correctly (occlusion). So the fairytale goes, and everyone will be happy, and the orthodontist
will get his $5,000.Fifteen years later, however, at the age of 23, my teeth did not touch at all naturally. I developed TMJ
dysfunction (TMD) by the time I was 30 years old, my lower teeth became very crooked, and my jaw
never moved forward the way it was supposed to according to the treatment protocol. The
conventional orthodontist’s model of arresting the development of the maxilla is misguided since the
body rarely or never overgrows a part of itself, rather other parts of the body do not grow fully so the
maxilla appears to protrude, but it is really normal.
The results of two years of torture for me as a child were a lot of money spent, but no positive
outcome. I know many other people who have gone through similar treatment, and have similar TMD
and other serious problems to show for it. The problems get worse over time because our jaw
continues to grow, or imbalances get worse, meanwhile the TMJ joint wears out. Many people do not
figure out that they have TMD until, sadly, the entire joint is nearly worn out. I am lucky in a way. I
have spent so much time researching dental problems that my research kept me focusing on my bite,
and I finally realized my body was in a constant state of stress because my molars did not touch
properly. Don’t worry if this sounds like your situation; I will explain how to treat this problem
shortly.
Dental Orthopedics Focuses on Normal Development
Conventional orthodontics pursues the wrong goal, which is to make teeth straight BY ANY MEANS
NECESSARY. However, to create a healthy bite, the jaw and cranium must be aligned in natural
position and size. This is the goal of dental orthopedics. If you have a closed bite as illustrated in
figure
c
, the orthopedic treatment might include insertion of a dental appliance which has a plastic
spacer that sits on top of the molars, such as a twin block or an OmNi-2. This is seen in the figure
where the bite height is restored with a plastic spacer. This allows the jaw to stay comfortably closed
in a natural position even though the molars do not naturally touch. What is amazing about the use of
such an appliance is that when there is a space such that certain molars do not touch, the molars start
to get closer together as the jaw bone grows in under the molars. Eventually over a treatment period
of eighteen months to three years all of the molars can be guided to meet each other, and the correct
functional bite height can be retained without further need of a dental appliance.Conventional Orthodontic Practices Damage Faces
Conventional orthodontic practices damage facial aesthetics.
12
 They also damage the functionality of
the bite as seen in many cases of TMD from just a small informal survey of people who have
undergone conventional orthodontic treatment. The most damaging aspects of orthodontics are tooth
extractions and head gear.
Many patients or parents are not adequately informed about the dangers of conventional orthodontics
prior to treatment.
13
 In particular the resorption of tooth roots is a common and sometimes highly
damaging result of wearing braces. Root resorption is the loss or damage to the tooth root from the
pulling force of braces. When


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Walther, D.C.; Otto Warburg, Ph.D.; Paul A. Wedel, M.D.; Richard Welch, M.D.;
Juline L. Wenig, D.C.; Murrell Weston; Paul A. White, D.C.; Ann Wigmore, Ph.D.;
Henry N. Williams, M.D.; Roger Williams, Ph.D.; Suzi Kelley Wolcott, M.T.; Mickey
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creative writing and outstanding work.
In d e x
abnormal placenta, 33
acid/alkaline balance, 73, 97, 107
alcohol drink, 89
alfalfa, 66, 68
allergies, 40, 177, 178
Alzheimer's, 174
American Medical Complex, vii
amino acids, 63
Amylase, 46
Anglo-Saxon, 48
antibiotic-free, 64
antibiotics, 162
apple juice or cider, 87
Aryans, 48
Asians, 48
backaches, 90
beet, 68, 89
Beta-Z, 65
bile flow, 87
biliousness, 90
biopsy, 34, 40, 41, 124, 129, 132, 135,
139, 155, 156, 161
Biopsy, 34, 124, 173
Blacks, 48
Bladder, 87, 90
blood supply, 45
bloodstream, 33, 87, 98, 138
Body Detoxification, 84
Bone, 159
Bone Cancer, 159bowel movement, 94
Breast, 40, 135, 136, 139, 145
Breast and Liver Cancer, 145
Breast Cancer, 135, 136, 139
Breathing Exercises, 100
British, viii, 48
bronchial system, 98
bucket, 95
buckwheat, 66
Burton Therapy, 134
buttocks, 95, 96
cabbage, 68, 97
cachexia, 46
Cadillac, 120, 142, 169
Cancer, vi, 11, 30, 31, 32, 34, 36, 39, 40,
41,44, 45, 46, 60, 65, 66, 68, 71, 73,
74, 87, 92, 94, 98, 119, 121, 124, 125,
128, 133, 135, 138, 139, 140, 142, 147,
153, 156, 157, 159, 163, 165, 166, 167,
168, 171, 173, 180, 191
C a n c e r H e ro e s'T e stim o n ia ls,  119
Cannibalize, 46
Carbohydrate (Sugar) Metabolism, 46
carbonated drink, 89
carcinoma, 132, 135, 136, 142
Cashew nuts, 62
cataracts, 179
Celtic, 48
chemicals, 78, 95, 156, 171
chemotherapy, vii, ix, 30, 33, 40, 44, 123,
128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 134, 137, 138,
142, 143, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 156,
159, 164, 167
191
Winning The Cancer War
chiropractic adjustments, 76
chocolate, 74, 122
Cleansing The Colon, 92
Cleansing The Kidneys, 97
Cleansing The Lungs, 98
Cleansing The Skin, 98
Cleansing The Small Intestine, 90
clicking sounds, 77
coffee, 63, 74, 75, 87, 88, 89, 92, 93, 94,
95, 96, 97, 164
Coffee Enema, 92, 93, 94
cold packs, 77
Colon and Liver Cancer, 163
colon tube, 95, 96
C o m fo rt ca psu le s,  92
cooked meat, 65
CranioSacral Therapy, 79
Crises, 37
cucumber, 68
Cystic Fibrosis, 46
Cytosar, 143
dandelion, 68
dates, 73
Dental, 121
Dentists, 77, 79
dentures, 78
depression, 135, 136, 148, 153, 167, 168,
170, 172, 175
Detoxification, 45
diabetes, 10, 31, 46, 71, 150
Diabetes, 31
diathermy, 77
Diet, 45, 66, 68
difficulty chewing, 62Digest, 46
digestion, 36, 63, 72
Digestive Enzymes, 46
distilled water, 66, 97
dizziness, 77, 79, 162
Doctor of Chiropractic, 180
Doctor of Dentistry, 177
Doctor of Optometry, 178
Do-It-Yourself Pancreas Self-Examination,
36
Dr. Kelley's Pancreas Self-Examination
Procedure, 36
Dr. Kelley's Pancreass Self-Examination
Procedure, 36
Dr. Kelley's Self-Examination Procedure,
35
Dried unsulfered fruit, 68
drugs, vii, 77, 97, 122, 128, 129, 131,
147, 148, 151, 179
dysfunctional normal cells, 46
earache, 77
ectopic germ cell, 32, 33
Eggs, 63
elevation of body temperature, 45
emaciation, 46
emotional stress, 167
endive, 68
enema bag or bucket, 95, 96
enzyme inhibitors, 66
enzymes, 30, 31, 32, 35, 36, 62, 63, 65,
66, 72, 91, 167, 172
Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate), 87, 88
Essential Fatty Acids, 71
exercises, 99, 100, 147, 148
Exercising, 100
eyes, 35, 122, 155, 159, 168, 169, 179
Winning The Cancer War
Fasting, 90
Fat, 71
female sex hormones, 32, 65, 72
figs, 73
fluid retention, 98
focusing problems, 35
Formula F, 71
Fort Worth Star Telegram, 119
freeze, 73
French, 48, 95, 157
Fruit and Fruit Juices, 67, 68
gallstones, 90
gastrectomy, 142
gastroenterologist, 142
gene pool, 48
Germanic, 48
glaucoma, 1  79
Grapevine, Texas, 119, 180
gum disease, 177
head noises, 77, 78
headache, 36, 75, 77, 107
Healthview Newsletter, 146
hearing loss, 151
heavy, unpasteurized whipping cream, 88
Hippocrates, 60
Hodgkin's, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131
Hodgkin's Disease, 127
honey, 73, 88
hormone-free, 64
hormones, 65, 72
hot water bottle, 90
hydrochloric acid tablet, 89
hypoglycemia, 62, 151, 172hypoglycemic, 88
hypoglycemics, 88
ice cream, 63, 147
immune system, 138, 144
infamous, 119
Insulin, 31
intercellular metabolic waste, 46
Intestinal Obstruction, 96
intestinal tract, 96, 138
intracellular waste products, 46
Iowa Methodist Medical Center, 133
Irish, 48


 ready to get
started, if you already know how a breadboard function yo u can of course skip to th e next step, but here is
a quick description of how it works and why it's so useful.
A Solder-less Breadboard
Above is an image of a basic breadboard, identical to the one you would have if you ordered it from
allelectronics. In any case, the (+) line brings connectio n to the entire vertical line  adjacent to the red line,
the (-) line brings connection to the entire vertical  line adjacent to the bl ue line. Simple enough.
As for the columns labeled 'a' through 'i', each row on either side of the 'gutter' (the division line in the
center between columns e and f) are connected. To simp lify, row 30 columns 'a' - 'e' are connected to each
other, and row 30 columns 'f'-'i' are also connected to  each other but because they are on either side of the
divider, they do NOT share a connection (unless you make them).
Step 2. Setting Up Your Breadboard for Action
If you have the jumper wires your life will be much easier from this point onward.
Take two jumper wires of equal length that wi ll reach over the breadboard and link the two ( +) positive
and ( -) negative columns on either side of the bread board to each other, this way you will be able to
utilize positive and ground without havi ng to extend wires to one side when needed for your components.
Step 3. Place Your Chips
Take the two LM358 Chips, but before placing them take note of the little mark on the surface of it. The
pin to the left of the mark always denotes pin 1, you then number downwards and around back up to
pin 8. It looks something like this.
The schematic calls for two LM358 Chips, we will take  both of the chips and place them directly above
the 'gutter' (center divider) so that the pins are socket ed into the holes directly on either side of the gutter.
For technical reasons we will plac e the top chip facing upward (mark)  and the second chip below it will
be facing the opposite direction (d ownward facing mark) as illustrated.
Step 4. Place Your First Two Resistors
If you would look to the far left of the schematic yo u will see it calls for two 100k Ohm resistors between
the positive terminal and the negative terminal, go ahead and pick up two of th em clip the wires to a
nominal length (not too short) and place them as depi cted, the direction of placement is irrelevant for
these resistors that we will be working wi th, just try to keep it consistent.
Note: If you see colorful lines they are just representin g different jumper wires that have nothing to do
with the other wires, some wires will start overlapping so pay attention to their placement, also they may
not correspond to the proper sizes that you w ill have to find in the jumper wire kit.z
Step 5. Complete Your Connections
If you look to the schematic you will see that there ar e three connections to what you just created coming
from in between the two 100k resistors just placed. One goes to the LM358 Chip at Pin 3, the other goes
to Pin 5 of the second LM358 Chip, and finally the last goes to a 150k Ohm resistor, the order is
important. Place your components as shown, the first wire  from the farthest left resistor goes up to the
150k resistor, the second to the 5th pin of the lower (second) chip and the third to the 3rd pin of the upper
(first) chip.
Step 6. Take the Capacitor to GroundJust to the left on the schematic of the upper (fir st) LM358 chip you will see a connection splitting, one
way goes to a 0.1 uf capacitor then to ground, it'l l look like this. Go ahead and place them in.
Step 7. The 2.4 Meg Ohm Resistor and Concurrent Splits Thereafter
The second arm of the split from Pin 2 of the first LM 358 chip goes to a 2.4 Meg Ohm resistor goes out to
Pin 6 of the second (lower) LM358 Chip, then to Pin 1 of  the first (upper) Chip and then to the other side
of the 150k ohm resistor you have already placed in. Here's the result.
Step 8. Finish off the Connections of the First Chip
Now is time to finish off the connections from the first chip, meaning, connecting Pin 4 to
ground(negative terminals) and Pin 8 to the positive terminal.Step 9.  Pin 7 of the Second Chip - Diodes to Capacitor
If you look to the bottom center of the schematic you will see that Pin 7 of the second chip goes off to the
four 9.1v Zener Diodes and also splits beforehand to the 100k potentiometer, I' ll illustrate the diode to
capacitor setup first.
At this point you have great deal of the schema tic complete, we will now temporarily focus on the
adjustments you need to do in regards to the ABS project box that we'll be putting this whole setup into,
this'll make it easier to make your connections fu rther down the line to the proper components without
having to take it apart again and re-adjust th e length of the jumper wires to reach them.You'll have to make four holes in the ABS project box, as mentioned before you can use a small bit drill
(no larger in diameter than 1/4") or some type of hand tool to get the same result.
The four holes will correspond to the 100k potentiometer, the 3.5mm jack (crazy glue recommended for
the jack where you'll be plugging in the 3.5mm electrod es, be careful not to get an y glue inside the hole of
the jack), the mini toggle switch, and finally our lovely red LED (light) (crazy glue also useful).
Note: When creating the holes through the plastic be su re to not overdo it and make it to big, you may
have to check each whole with its corresponding piece to make sure its a snug fit through it. Also, try to
keep the holes at one general end of the box, as depicted below, it'll make it easier to complete
connections from the breadboard once it's in the box.
So from here on out the following steps are involved with the above components being in place in the
ABS project box.
Step 10. The 100k Potentiometer and 820 Ohm Resistor
Next we will construct the split from Pin 7 of the second (lower) chip to the 100k linear pot.
if you notice the 100k potentiometer has three contact s, we will only be using two of them the middle
contact and the contact on the right of it (with the pot facing up of course). One jumper should be long
enough to reach from Pin 7 of the lower chip to th e middle contact of the potentiometer, then a second jumper must be long enough to get back onto the breadboard from the potentiometer to meet with a 820
Ohm resistor and then it will hook up off the board on to one of the terminals of the 3.5mm audio jack that
you should have installed beforehand, but we'll get to  the jack connections later when everything is ready
to go that way.
Note: for the contacts to the potentiometer, switch and 3.5mm audio jacks, you will need to twist the ends
of the wires around securely with a needle nose plier or something ca pable of getting the same effect.
(In the above image the 100k potentiometer is shown on the breadboard itself for simplicity, in actuality it
should be already firmly placed into the top-side of your ABS project box!)
Step 11. Including the LED (Not Critical)
This step can be bypassed if you choose not to include  a LED but I always find it nice to have one. It's a
fairly simple process, just align (3) 820 Ohm resi stors before the LED before  hitting ground, the longer
wire coming out of the LED is the (+) side and the sh orter is the (-) side, the ar rangement is critical here.Step 12. Setting Up the Battery Array
Bring out the three 9 volt batteries and three 9 volt batte ry leads (snap-on wires). Snap each lead pair onto
a battery. With your wire stripper, or a good knife, strip off a little bit more plastic from the wire coating
and then link each battery to each other in series with  your needle nose plier by tightly twisting each end
to the other, if you have a soldering iron, it could be handy now you can also use some electric tape to
help hold it together if necessary.
(ground )------(-) 9v (+) to (-) 9v (+) to (-) 9v (+)------( +27volts )
After arranging the batteries, you wi ll need to attach the positive ( +27 volt ) end to one of the terminals at
the end of the mini-toggle switch that should be in place on the ABS project box.
Once you've completed that, take a new jumper wire and make sure it's long enough to extend from the
middle terminal on the mini-toggle switch to the breadbo ard


 shape of flowers
aids in the effect of color. We can meditate upon various
forms of colored glass, art works, mandalas or illuminated
manuscripts. We can meditate upon fire and its various
colors or do various fire rituals (homa or agnihotra).
The general rule is that impressions gained through nat-
ural sources are preferable to those gained by artificial
means.
Color therapy works better when we visualize the col-
ors in our own minds. We can then direct colors to various
parts of our body, different chakras, or to our mental and
emotional environment, like surrounding ourselves with a
golden light.
Color therapy must be applied over a period of time for
it to have a significant effect. Exposure to external color
sources should be done fifteen minutes a day for a period
of a month to have the proper effect. Visualization and
meditation on specific colors should be done for a similar
period of time. At the same time, we should avoid expos- Subtle Therapies
ing ourselves to disharmonious colors and impressions,
like the Rajasic and Tamasic colors of television and
movies.
Gem Therapy
Gems are more than wonderfully beautiful creations of
Nature. Their beauty reflects a subtle power and a connec-
tion with the mind and astral body. Vedic sciences afford
great importance to gems, particularly for their healing
and energizing properties. Gems can be used long-term to
protect and vitalize both body and mind. They strengthen
our aura and align us with the healing forces of Nature.
Though Ayurveda uses gems,63 in the Vedic view gems are
understood primarily through astrology.
Astrology and Psychology
Astrology has traditionally had a medical and psycho-
logical aspect. Vedic astrology is used along with Ayurve-
da for healing the mind. The astrological birth chart
reveals the nature and destiny of the soul, not merely the
state of the body or ego. The astrologer must also deal with
psychological issues. Knowledge of Ayurveda can aid in
this process.6*
Vedic astrology employs the same language as Ayurve-
da, with the gunas, doshas, elements and functions of the
mind. Vedic astrology can provide a good prognosis of the
development of psychological problems, as well as suggest
astrological measures (like mantras, gems, rituals and
meditations) for countering them. Medical astrology is a
subject in itself.
In Vedic astrology, gems are correlated to the planets
and used to balance their influences in the treatment of
physical, mental and spiritual disorders. Gem therapy is Ayurveda and the Mind
the main method of astrological treatment. Gems are worn
externally as rings or pendants. According to the Vedic
system, rhe fingers of the hand and the planets correspond.
Index finger Jupiter
Middle fmgerSaturn
Ring fmger Sun
Little fmger Mercury
By wearing gems relating to the planets on the appro-
priate fingers, we can strengthen their influences. For
those planets not ruling a fmger, the fmger ruled by
friendly planets can be used. Venus is a friend of Saturn
and Mercury. The Moon is a friend of the Sun and Jupiter.
Mars is a friend of the Sun and Jupiter. It is always best if
the gems are set so as to actually touch the skin.
Gem preparations can also be ingested internally for sim-
ilar purposes in Ayurveda. However, for internal usage,
gems are specially treated by complex processes to render
them safe and non-toxic to the physical body. Gem prepara-
tions are used in Ayurvedic medicines today. While they are
not available in the United States, we can take gem tinctures
that do not actually involve ingesting the mineral.
Gem tinctures, like herb tinctures, are prepared by
soaking the gem for a period of time, generally about two
weeks, in a 50-100% alcohol solution. Hard gems like dia-
mond or sapphire can be soaked for one month (from full
moon to full moon). Soft, usually opaque gems, like pearl
and coral, are soaked for shorter periods of time or in weak-
er solutions. Subtle Therapies
Planetary Colors
Each planet projects a color of the cosmic creative ray.
We can also use color therapy along astrological lines to
balance the effects of the planets.
Sun- bright red
Moon white
Marsdark red
Mercury green
Jupiter yellow, gold
Venus- transparent, variegated
Satumdark blue, black
Rahuultraviolet
Ketuinfrared
Gems and the Planets
The classical Vedic correspondences between the major
precious gems (and substitute gems) and the planets and
their use as psychological remedies are as follows: Ayurveda and the Mind
Planet Precious Substitute Remedies
Gems Gems
Sun Ruby spinel, garnet, Self-esteem, energy,
sunstone leadership
Moon Pearl moonstone, calms mind &
cultured pearls emotions, gives love
& peace
Mars Red Coral strengthens will &
vitality
Mercury Emerald peridot, green gives balance of mind.
tourmaline, green judgment &
zircon, jade perception
Jupiter Yellow Sapphire yellow topaz, wisdom, strength,
citrine creativity
Venus Diamond white sapphire, gives sensitivity,
clear zircon, clearlove & imagination
quartz crystal,
white coral
Saturn Blue Sapphire amethyst, lapis gives detachment,
lazuli patience &
independence
North node Hessonite garnet gives clear perception,
(Dragon's (golden grossularite) good judment &
head) sound thinking
South node Cat's Eye gives insight, focus
(Dragon's tail) (chrysoberyl) & concentration
Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were not known to the
ancients. Pluto appears to relate to dark stones like black
coral or onyx. Neptune has much in common with opals,
particularly the iridescent type. Uranus has much in com-
mon with the dark blue Saturn stones like amethyst.
Because most of the main planetary gem stones are very
expensive, less expensive stones can be used as substitutes. Subtle Therapies 2'5 A
As red coral is not expensive, substitution for it is not nec-
essary. Generally, primary gemstones require at least one
carat of a good quality stone, while three carats is prefer-
able. For secondary gemstones, three carats is minimum,
five is preferable, or ten or more is good if worn as a pen-
dant.
Use of Gems in Ayurveda
While gems have an action on the physical body, their
main action is on the life-force. Not all strongly relate to
one of the biological humors. Many, as subtle remedies,
can help balance all three humors. We can also direct or
balance their humoral action according to the metal we set
them in (which serves as their vehicle). For usage in psy-
chology, gems are long-term remedies that help balance
the mind and astral field.65
Substitute gemstones possess the same properties as
primary ones but to a lesser degree. The more expensive
gem stones should be worn as rings in two or more carats.
The less expensive or substitute are better in four or more
(and larger stones yet can be used, particularly for pen-
dants or necklaces).
Mineral and Gem Preparations
Ayurveda uses a number of special mineral preparations
(rasas and bhasmas). These consist of various specially pre-
pared minerals, some which are toxic in the unprepared
state, for internal usage. The preparation for some miner-
als is relatively simple, for others it is a very complex phar-
maceutical process.
These are often used for conditions involving the mind
and nervous system. They include such minerals and met-
als as gold, silver, tin, mica, borax, iron, lead, sulfur, mer- Ayurveda and the Mind
cury, and gems like quartz crystal, diamond, pearl, coral,
emerald, and ruby. Their use is outside the scope of this
book, but they are important for Ayurvedic treatment of
the mind. Metals and minerals have a stronger and more
direct action upon the mind than herbs, but have to be
prepared properly.
Aroma Therapy
Have you ever been upset or distressed and then hap-
pened to smell a fragrant flower or incense and noticed
how your mood changed, at least temporarily, for the bet-
ter? The use of fragrant oils and incense to soothe the mind
and promote meditation are well known. Aromas have a
great power to stimulate, calm or heal. Perhaps nothing
like a fragrance can quickly change our immediate envi-
ronment, affecting us down to a physical level. The right
aromas promote calm and help us drop the negative
thoughts and emotions that disturb us.
Aroma therapy consists of the use of fragrant oils to
promote the healing process. It includes the use of incense,
flower essences and essential oils. Aroma therapy is an
important, though supplementary, therapy of Ayurveda,
used mainly for treating the mind. It aids in concentration
and meditation, calms the emotions, soothes the nerves
and improves peace of mind. Here there


 should drink water, freshly pressed juices and
meat/fish stock.
For an adult weak tea and coffee without milk is allowed. Tea and coffee
must be freshly made, not instant. A slice of lemon in tea is beneficial. Herbal teas are allowed as long as they are made from fresh single herbs
and not from commercially available herbal tea bags. Freshly made ginger
tea is a good digestive.
Some milk replacements are allowed; home-made almond milk and
home-made coconut milk. Please look in the recipe section on how to
make them.
Drinking water is a very healthy habit. Children should be encouraged to
develop this habit. An adult on average should drink 1.5-2 litres of water a
day It is not advisable to drink tap water unless it is filtered. Tap water is
chlorinated and damages the gut flora balance. It is best to drink bottled
mineral water or filtered water. A GAPS person's day should always start
with a glass of still mineral or filtered water cold or warm to personal pref
erence. A slice of lemon in the water is beneficial. The same should be
drunk between meals. Drinking a lot of water with meals is not advisable,
as it may interfere with digestion. It is better to drink warm home-made
meat stock with meals, which stimulates production of digestive juices in
the stomach.
Freshly pressed fruit and vegetable juices are highly recommended.
They will speed up the detoxification processes in the body and support
the liver. You will need to have a good juicer at home to make these juices.
A good juicer often comes with a recipe book, but you can experiment with
your own mixtures and combinations (look in the recipe section). For more
on juicing look in the chapter Detoxification for people with GAPS,
Apart from freshly pressed juices I do not recommend any commercially
available juices for a number of reasons. Commercial juices get pas
teurised, which destroys a lot of nutrition in the juice and turns it into a
source of processed sugar. Some commercial juices can be mislabelled by
not mentioning added preservatives, sweeteners and other substances.
Most commercially available juices are prone to having moulds and fungi
in them, which GAPS people very often react to. It goes without saying that
all cordials and other soft drinks have to be out of the diet.
Alcoholic beverages are best avoided by people with GAP Syndrome as it
adds more toxicity for the liver to deal with However, on rare occasions a
small amount of dry wine, gin, Scotch whisky, bourbon and vodka are per
missible. Beer has to be completely avoided as it has a high content of
starch. Fats and oils
All natural fats on meats - lamb, pork, beef, poultry, etc.- are acceptable.
These are the best fats to cook with because they do not change their
chemical structure, when heated. All cooking oils or vegetable oils are full
of harmful trans-fatty acids and should be avoided. Cooking should be
done with butter, ghee, pork dripping, beef fat (lard), lamb fat, goose fat,
duck fat or chicken fat. If you roast a duck collect the fat from the baking
tray, put it through a sieve or a cheese cloth and you will have a large jar of
excellent cooking fat. If you roast a goose you will have enough for half a
year. You can bake with these fats too if you have any concerns about using
butter and ghee in your baking. If you can find natural non-hydrogenated
coconut oil, you can use it for cooking and baking. Unfortunately most
brands of coconut oil available in the west are hydrogenated and best
avoided.
Avoid all commercially available oils apart from vir gin cold pressed  olive
oil. You should not cook with it as heating will destroy a lot of nutrients and
change unsaturated fatty acids into trans-fats. Use it as a dressing on your
ready served meals, salads and vegetables in ample amounts. Other cold-
pressed oils, like flaxseed oil, evening primrose oil, avocado oil, etc., are
very beneficial but, again, should never be heated.
Avoid all artificial fats like margarine and butter replacements. Avoid all
foods cooked with these fats.
For detailed explanation about fats and oils please look at the chapter:
Fats, the good and the bad,
A typical menu
Start the day with a glass of still mineral or filtered water with a slice of
lemon. It can be warm or cold to personal preference. If you have a juicer
your patient can start the day with a glass of freshly pressed fruit/vegetable
juice.
A good juice to start the day is 40% apple + 50% carrot +10% beetroot (all
raw of course). You can make all sorts of juice mixes, but generally try to
have 50% of therapeutic ingredients: carrot, small amount of beetroot (no
more than 5% of the juice mixture), celery, cabbage, lettuce, greens
(spinach, parsley, dill, basil, fresh nettle leaves, beet tops, carrot tops),
white and red cabbage, and 50% of some tasty ingredients to disguise the
taste of therapeutic ingredients: pineapple, apple, orange, grapefruit, grapes, mango, etc. Your patient can have these juices straight or diluted
with water.
Every day our bodies go through a 24 hour cycle of activity and rest, feed
ing and cleaning up (detoxifying). From about 4am till about 10am the
body is in the cleaning up or detoxification mode. Eating fresh fruit, drink
ing water and freshly pressed juices will assist in this process. Loading the
body with food at that time interferes with the detoxification. That is why
many of us do not feel hungry first thing in the morning. It is better to have
breakfast around 10am when your body has completed the detox stage and
is ready for feeding. At that stage we usually start feeling hungry. Children
maybe ready for their breakfast earlier than adults.
Breakfast choices
• Eggs cooked to personal liking and served with sausages and vegetables,
some cooked, some fresh as a salad (tomato, cucumber, onions, celery,
any fresh salad greens, etc.) and/or avocado and/or meat. The yolks are
best uncooked and the whites - cooked. Use plenty of cold pressed olive
oil as a dressing on the salad and eggs. Mix a tablespoon of pre-soaked or
sprouted sunflower and/or sesame and/or pumpkin seeds with the
salad. Sausages (full fat) should be made of pure minced meat with only
salt and pepper added. Make sure that there is no commercial seasoning
or MSG (MonosodiumGlutamate) in the sausages. I recommend finding
a local butcher, who would make pure meat sausages for you on order. If
diarrhoea is present then the vegetables should be well cooked and the
person should not have seeds at this stage.
• Avocado with meat, fish or shellfish, vegetables raw and cooked,
lemon and cold pressed olive oil. Serve a cup of warm meat stock as a
drink with food.
• Pancakes made with ground nuts. These pancakes are delicious with
some butter and honey, or as a savoury snack. If you blend some fresh
or defrosted berries with honey, it will make a delicious jam to have
with pancakes. Weak tea with lemon, ginger tea or mint tea.
• Any of the home baked goods: muffins, fruit cake or bread.
Lunch
• Home-made vegetable soup or stew in a home-made meat stock.
• Avocado with meat, fish, shellfish and raw or cooked vegetables. Use olive oil with some lemon squeezed over it as a dressing. Serve a cup of
warm home-made meat stock as a drink.
• Any meat/fish dish made with vegetables.
Dinner
One of the dishes from the lunch or breakfast choice.
For snacks between meals your patient can have fruit, nuts and home-
baked products.
A few words about vegetarianism
I had a few families where parents are dedicated vegetarians and want
their children to be vegetarians as well. These cases are the most difficult to
treat because after eliminating all grains, sugar and starchy vegetables
from the diet there is not much left to eat. What these parents need to know
is some statistics:
1. Vegetarian children are more prone to health problems than children
who eat meat, particularly to psychomotor impairment.
2. Vegetarians are prone to muscle loss and bone damage. They, on
average, have lower muscle strength.
3. According to census data vegetarians die younger than people who eat
meat.
From my clinical observations I have yet to meet a healthy vegetarian. In
the process of evolution we humans have evolved to be omnivores, eating
everything we can find in the environment: plants, eggs and meats. Our
physiology is designed to work on these foods. To be healthy and full of
energy we require a substantial amount of protein every day. GAPS people
are particularly in need of high-quality proteins from meats, fish and eggs
because their digestive systems are not in a fit state to handle hard-to-
digest proteins from plants. Imposing vegetarianism on your GAPS child
will undermine his or her chance of recovery.
Vegetarians have every right to follow their beliefs and to make decisions
about their personal eating habits. But I strongly advise not imposing these
beliefs on your G


;forthewholefamilyhasbeensomismanaged,thatitis
veryunlikelythatitshouldnotattackothermembersinsucces-
sion,justaschildren’sepidemicsdo.Butbecauseseventeen
persons,whoeatpoisonedsugar-plumsatBradford,severaloutof
thesamefamily,alldie,isitareasonforsupposingtheirpoison-
ing“hereditary,”“contagious,”ortheresultofa“familypre-
disposition”?
Oncemore;itisindeedtobefearedthatweaknessof-diges-
tion,orbadhealth,isbecoming“hereditary”inmanywomen,
whichalso“predisposes”toconsumption,andwhich,morethan
anythingelse,tendstothedegeneracyofafamilyorrace.Weak-
nessofdigestiondependsuponhabits;primarilyanddirectly
uponwantoffreshair;secondarilyandindirectlyuponidleness
orunhealthywork,orexcitement,unwholesome food,abuseof
•tiinulantsandaperients,andotherexhaustinghabits.
32 NOTEiSONNUnSlNO.
Itliasbeenoftenstatedthatintermarriage, marrj'iiigcousins
isafruitfulsourceoffamilyweaknessandwantofhealth;but
isitconsideredthatotherhabitsdescendingfromparentsto
offspring,such,forinstance,asintemperance,breathingfoulair,
livingingloomyunhealthylocalitiesandthelike,alsotendto
wantofhealth?
Inhealthy“registration”districts,themortalityislow,and
theannualproportionofbirthsisalsolow,butinunhealthydis-
trictsthemortalityrises,whileatthesametimetheproportion
ofbirthsincreases,showingthatinsuchdistrictsthecircuitof
lifeisshortened.
Nowastothesechildrenusheredintoexistenceinthemidstof
suchexcessivemortality!
Hasnoteveryonehadtheopportunityofcom].aringthefull
healthydevelopmentofachildborninahealthycountrydis-
trictwiththethin,ill-fed,undeveloped,orill-developedframeof
thechildborninanunhealthytown?Andisnottheconclusion
irresistiblethattheunhealthytownchildbelongstoalower
familytypethanthehealthycountrychild?Aprocessofphy-
sicaldeteriorationhasbeengoingonnotwithstanding theincrease
ofbirths;andofthesetwoclassesofchildrenaboutathirdofthe
countrychildrendiebeforetheyreachtheageoffiveyears,while
ofthetownchildrenahalfdiebeforethatperiod,andalarge
proportionofthosewhosurvivetheirfifthyeararepuny,sickly
peo])le,whoseearlydeathsgotoswellthelocalmoitality.
The.searemomentousfacts,ifpeoj.lewouldonlyponderthem,
andactonthelessonstheyareteaching.
Withregardtothehealthofhouseswherethereisasick
poison,itoftenhappensthatthesickroomismadeaventilating
shaftfortherestofthehouse;forwhilethehouseiskeptiis
close,unaired,anddirtyasusual,thewindowofthesickroomis
keptalittleopenalways,andthedooroccasionally.Now,
therearecertainsacrificeswhichahousewithonesickjiersouin
itdoesmaketothatsickperson.Whycan’titkeepitself
thoroughlycleanandunusuallywell-aired,outofregiu-dtotho
sickperson?
Wemustnotforgetwhat,inordinarylanguage,iscalled“In-
fection—athingofwhichpeojilearegenerallysoafraidthat
theyfrequentlyfollowtheverypracticeinregardtoitwhichthey
oughttoavoid.Nothingusedtobeconsideredsoinfectiousor
cpptagiousassmall-pox;andpeo^ile,uotverylongago,usedto
i:EiLTltOFHOUSES. $!3
coveruppatientswithheavybed-clothes,whiletheykeptup
largefii-o.s,andshutthewindows.Small-pox,ofcourse,under
thismanagement,wasvery“infectious.”Peoplearesomewhat
wisernowintheirmanagementofthisdisease.Theyhaveven-
turedtocoverthepatientslightlyandtokeepthewindowsopen;
andwehearmuchlessofthe“infection”ofsmall-poxthanwe
usedtodo.Butdo.peopleinourdaysactwithmorewisdomon
thesubjectof“infection”infevers—scarletfever,measles,&c.—
thantheirforefathei'sdidwithsmall-pox?Docsnotthepopular
ide.aof“infection”involvethatpeopleshouldtakegreatercare
ofthemselvesthanofthepatient?That,forinstance,itissafer
nottobetoomuchwiththepatient,nottoattendtoomuchto
hiswants?
Truenursingknowsnothingofinfection,excepttopreventit.
Cleanlinessandfreshairfromopenwindow.s,withunremitting
attentiontothepatient,aretheonlydefenceatruenurseeithci
asksorneeds.
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[piardagainstinfection.
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wedonow,asseparatethings,whichmustexist,likecatsand
dogs?insteadoflookinguponthemasconditions,likeadirtyand
acleancondition,andjustasmuchunderourowncontrol;or
ratherasthereactionsofakindlynature,againsttheconditions
inwhichw'ehaveplacedourselves.
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distinctlytobelievethatsmall-pox,forinstance,wasathingof
whichtherewasonceafirstspecimenintheworld,whichwent
onpropagating itself,inaperpetualchainofdescent,justas
muchasthattherewasafli’stdog(orafirstpairofdogs),and
thatsmall-poxwouldnotbeginitselfanymorethananewdog
wouldbeginwithouttherehavingbeenaparentdog.
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emaU-poxgrowingupinfirstspecimens,eitherincloseroomsor
inovercrowdedwards,whereitcouldnotbyanypossibilityhave
been“caught,”butmusthavebegun.
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oneanother.Now,dogsdonotpassintocats.
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fevergrowuj);andwithalittlemore,typhoidfever;andwith
alittlemore,typhus;andallinthesamewardorhut.
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34 NOTBSONNURSING.
Woulditnotbefarbetter,truer,andmorepracticalifwe
lookedupondiseaseiuthislight?
Therearenotafewpopularopinions,iuregardtowhichitis
usefulattimestoaskaquestionortwo.Forexample,itiscom-
monlythoughtthatchildrenmusthavewhatarecommonlycalled
“children’sepidemics,"“currentcont.agions,”&c.;inother
words,thattheyarebomtohavemeasles,whooping-cough, per-
hapsevenscarletfever,justastheyareborntocuttheirteeth,
iftheylive.
Now,dotellus,whymustachildhavemeasles7
Oh,because,yousay,wecannotkeepitfrominfection—other
childrenhavemeasles—anditmusttakethem—anditissafer
thatitshould.
Butwhymustotherchildrenhavemeasles?Andifthey
have,whymustyourshavethenrtoo7
Ifyoubelievedin,andobservedthelaw’sforpreservingthe
healthofhouseswhichinculcatecleanliness,freshair,wliite-
washing,andothermeans,andwhich,bytheway,arelaws,as
implicitlyasyoubelieveinthepopuhu'opinion,foritisnothing
morethananopinion,thatyourchildmusthavechildren’sepi
demies,don’tyouthinkthat,uponthewhole,yourchildwould
bemorelikelytoescapealtogether 7
III.—PETTYMANAGEMENT.
Alltheresultsofgoodnursingmaybespoiledorutterly
negativedbyonedefect,viz.,inpettymanagement, or,inother
words,bynotknowinghowtomanage,thatwhatyoudowhen
youarethereshallbedonewhenyouarenotthere.Themost
devotedfriendornursecannotbealwaysthere.Norisitdesir-
ablethatsheshould.Andshemaygiveupherhealth,allher
otherduties,andyet,forwantofalittlemanagement,benot
one-halfsoefficientasanotherwhoisnot


 had all the aller gies,
reactions, and diseases to prove it. Going out to dinner became an
enjoyment of the past, since there was nothing on the menu that could be
eaten, except lettuce (thoroughly washed, of course), and it was imperative
to wear white gloves when picking up restaurant utensils!
Then, with the learning of one core truth, the whole pattern unraveled.
“What is held in mind tends to manifest”—including unconscious  beliefs.
The culprit was not the world but the mind. All of the negative
programming and fearful conditioning was in the mind, and the body
obeyed the mind. This law of consciousness reversed the spiraling paranoia.
As each internal belief was looked at and surrendered, all of the negative
bodily reactions, diseases, and symptoms disappeared. In other words, it
was not poison ivy leaves that caused an aller gic reaction but the mind’ s
belief that poison ivy was an aller gen. As the mind let go of its
programming, the body’ s reactions cleared.
On kinesiologic testing, there was a complete reversal of the reaction
patterns. What had formerly produced a weak muscle response no longer
had any ef fect. The overall stress proneness level obviously became much
lower, to the point that the body failed to react at all to what would,
otherwise, be considered negative stimuli (e.g., fluorescent lights, artificial
sweetener).
Comparison with Other T echniques
As we have seen, stress arises from within as a response to a stimulus. The
stressor actually is the pressure of the suppressed and repressed emotional
ener gies, which are a reflection of our general low-level consciousness.
Thus, it is the content of our consciousness that has to be changed to
eliminate and prevent stress. The commonly prescribed treatments for stressare similar to the treatments in the field of medicine. They try to fix the
damage done by the disease we already have, rather than cure the internal
cause of the disease.
Conferences on stress, for example, routinely include the following
topics:
Aromatherapy.
Physical exercise workshop.
Acupuncture for stress disorders.
Bio-feedback.
Chiropractic.
Stress regulation.
Nutrition.
Fitness and exercise profile.
Homeopathy.
Autogenic training.
Holistic healing.
Massage and body work.
Flotation tanks.
Dental balance.
Unwinding technique by use of body movements.
As we can see from the above, the common approaches deal only with
the consequences and resultant damage from the stress syndrome. None of
them deal with the basic causes. They all involve relatively complicated andtime-consuming procedures, and they do not lend themselves to on-the-spot
application.
As an example, let’ s say that we are giving a speech or lecture. W e are
on the spot. It is impractical to stop in the middle of a speech and do
breathing exercises, go into hypnotic trance, stick ourselves with
acupuncture needles, or hitch up to a bio-feedback machine. How handy is
a flotation tank in the middle of a family ar gument?
Because these approaches are temporary, time-consuming, and often
expensive, people try them for a short while with enthusiasm, but then their
enthusiasm wears of f because basically nothing has really changed. The
same basic perceptions of the world persist. The same emotional pressures
are there. The personality remains the same. Life circumstances have not
changed. One’ s level of consciousness is not altered. The person’ s
psychology is the same. Expectation continues as before and life, therefore,
continues as before.
W ithout a change of consciousness, ther e is no r eal r eduction of str ess.
Only the consequences are ameliorated. All of these after -the-fact
techniques and treatments do help and often alleviate a given condition and
bring some relief, but they leave the basis of the problem untouched. One
can follow all of these techniques and yet remain the same stress-prone
person. In our experience, the conscious use of the mechanism of surrender
is more ef fective in addressing chronic stress-related illnesses. Illnesses
begin to heal spontaneously because the underlying emotional cause has
been removed, and further treatments often become unnecessary.
In the uncommon case of persistent illness that is not cleared by the
surrender of negative thoughts and feelings, unknown factors such as
karmic proclivities may be operating. In such cases, we surrender the desire
to change or control our experience of life, and we await further inner
discovery about the source and significance of the illness. Surrender at great
depth is complete when a person has let go of needing or wanting a physical
healing to occur. A state of peace about the situation is reached when all
three aspects of illness—physical, mental, and spiritual—have been
addressed and the final outcome or wished-for recovery has been
surrendered. Peace comes with total inner surrender to what is.
CHAPTER
16
T H E  B E N E F I T S  O F  L E T T I N G  G O
Emotional Gr owth
The most obvious and visible ef fect of letting go of negative feelings is a
resumption of emotional and psychological growth and the solving of
problems, which often have been long-standing. There is pleasure and
satisfaction as we begin to experience the powerful ef fects of eliminating
the blocks to achievement and satisfaction in life. W e soon discover that the
limiting thoughts and negative beliefs, which we had naively held to be
true, were all merely the result of accumulated negative feelings. When the
feeling is let go, then, the thought pattern changes from “I can’ t” to “I can”
and to “I’m happy to do it.” Entire areas of life can open up. What used to
be awkward or unexpressed can become ef fortless and joyously alive.
Illustrative of this progression is the experience of an intelligent,
successful, middle-aged, professional man who all his life had been unable
to dance. He wanted to dance in the worst way, and several times during his
life had attended dancing classes. But each time, he found himself to be
stif f, awkward, and self-conscious. By sheer willpower, he did manage at
times to go through the motions on the dance floor, but never enjoyed it and
always felt ill at ease. His movements felt stif f and calculated, and the
whole experience was lacking in satisfaction, doing nothing for his self-
esteem.
After about a year of working with the mechanism of surrender, he was
at a party with someone who kept insisting that he get up and dance. “Y ou
know I can’ t dance,” he said. “Ah, come on and try it,” she entreated. Shepersisted and said, “For get about your feet. Just watch me and do what my
body does.” Reluctantly, he agreed, and he kept letting go of his feelings of
resistance and anxiety.
On the dance floor he let go completely. In an instant, his inner feelings
ascended the scale from apathy to love and, to his amazement, he suddenly
began to dance like he had always dreamed of and envied! The realization
of “I can do it!” hit him, and he went from love, to joy, and even to ecstasy.
His delight radiated to everyone. Friends stopped to watch. From a state of
high joy, he suddenly went into the experience of oneness with his dance
partner. He suddenly saw his own Self looking out of her eyes and realized
that there was actually only one Self behind all the individual selves. He
and she became telepathically connected. He knew her every step a split
second before she took it. They were in perfect harmony and danced as
though they had practiced and danced together for years. He could hardly
contain his joy. The dancing became ef fortless and began to happen of its
own, without any conscious thought on his part. The longer they danced,
the more ener gy he felt.
It was a peak experience that was to change this man’ s life. He went
home that night and danced some more. Free-style disco dancing had
always terrified him more than any other because there was no form to be
memorized. It necessitated spontaneity and a free feeling, which is just what
he had specifically been unable to experience previously. At home he turned
on the disco music and began to dance for hours. He watched himself in the
mirror, fascinated by the body’ s surrender and the inner feeling of freedom.
All of a sudden, he remembered a previous lifetime in vivid detail. He
had been a great dancer in that lifetime, and now he began to remember the
specific instructions that had been given to him by his teachers in that
lifetime. When he followed their instructions, the results were amazing! He
discovered that there was a vertical gravitational center of balance within
himself, and he began to rotate about it in perfect balance. The movement
was ef fortless, and he became merely the witness of the dancing. It was no
longer any feeling of “I.” There was just the joy and the dancing itself. Now
he instantly understood the very basis of the Sufi dancing of the whirling
dervishes. Their ability to whirl and spin without dizziness or fatigue—that
certain state of consciousness—ensued from the surrendering of the
individual self.The breakthrough that this man experienced on the dance floor then
transferred itself to many other previously blocked areas of his life. Where
there had been limitation, now there was rapid expansion. These changes
were very


 adequate containers to house your test substances. Include bits of common foods, cosmetics, toiletries, household cleaning
agents and chemicals, animal hair, flowers and grasses. Of course the easiest way to work is simply to go to your friend’s ho me
and test your way through it. That way you do not have to worry if your test sample is actually different, in some smal l but
important way, from the substance they actually use.

THE HK SET™ PROCEDURE AND THE HK TRAINING PROGRAM
The beauty of the HK Allergy and Tolerance Tapping techniques is their simplicity and their effectiveness with a large percen tage
of allergy and tolerance problems. For allergy, tolerance, and toxicity problems, that do not respond to these Tapping techniques,
the more advanced Symbiotic Energy Transformation Procedure (SET™) could be required. This technique requires more
expertise with muscle -testing and a more complete acquaintance with the meridian system.

SET™ is part of the curriculum of the HK Stage 2 Class. The five HK Foundation Level classes are designed to give people a
thorough grounding in the basic HK techniques and to equip them to b e professional HK practitioners. Advanced and Master
Consultant levels of study are also available.
Health Kinesiology grants certification at the Foundation, Advanced, and Master Consultant Levels after attending the require d
courses and proving mastery o f the materials. HK, Inc. also offers a Teaching Authorization  program.

A BRIEF INTRODUCTION TO MUSCLE -TESTING
In the hands of an experienced practitioner, muscle –testing truly becomes “Kin -easy-ology!” Kinesiology tests the quality of
dynamic life energ y flowing between the nervous system and the muscles. Kinesiology does not involve a test of physical muscle
strength. As kinesiologists, we are checking the person’s muscle tone. Does the muscle lock and hold in place, or does it unl ock
and give way? This  is a reliable technique which requires practice to develop, just like any other physical skill. Any experienced
musician or athlete will tell you that their apparently easy performance is the result of hours of devoted practice. Rest ass ured that
you will  need to practice muscle -testing to come to the point where you can easily test anyone you meet!

Remember, the more slowly, gradually, and steadily you apply pressure in the muscle test, the more likely you are to get a cl ear
muscle response to your test,  rather than a startle or fight -back reaction. Also remember that once both you and the person you
work with are quite accustomed to muscle -testing, you will be able to test quite quickly and easily.

“Pinching” and “unpinching” take advantage of the signa ls which the neuro -muscular spindle cells send to the brain. It is through
these “spindle cells” that the brain is kept informed of how contracted the muscle is. In HK we “pinch” and “unpinch” for sev eral
reasons:
1. It confirms that the client’s indicator  muscle is responsive: that it is capable of being either locked or unlocked, as appropriate. If
the muscle cannot unlock, you cannot use it as a reliable indicator muscle.
2. It quickly gives the practitioner the feel of the client’s “lock” and “unlock” r esponses.
3. It is a simple way to help your client learn what their own “lock” and “unlock” feel like.
4. It helps us to demonstrate and explain muscle –testing using a straightforward physiological response which is common to
everyone.

Balancing Tap – Unpinch – Pinch

THE ALLERGY TESTING AND TAP PROCEDURES
I. DO THE BALANCING TAP.
Before doing any energy work it is important to make sure that there is basic meridian energy balance. Most often, tapping
counter -clockwise around the thymus gland is sufficien t. To remember which way is counter -clockwise, one English friend says,
Go up from the Heart.

 About 2 inches / 5 cm below the “v” where the breastbone and collarbone meet, there is a small bony bump where the second rib s
attach to the breastbone. This b ump is just over the thymus gland. Either the tester or the subject taps in a counter -clockwise circle,
3 inches / 7½ cm in diameter, centered around that bump. Tap with 1 or 2 fingers for about 30 seconds, about 100 taps. Tap ge ntly
but firmly, about as h ard as you can tap on a raw egg without breaking the shell.

II. CONFIRM THAT THE ENERGY BALANCING IS COMPLETE.
A. With palm on the navel, test:
“In the clear” = 8 (muscle locks)
After pinching in the belly of a muscle = 9 (muscle unlocks)
After unpinching  in the belly of the same muscle = 8
B. Test with palm on the navel, after the subject says:
“No” = 9
“Yes” = 8
C. Remove hand from the navel for the rest of this procedure.

Allergy Test Point Touching the Allergy
Test Point
Allergy Tap
Test Spot

III. CO NFIRM THAT THE TEST -SPOTS TEST 8 IN THE CLEAR.
A. Test while touching the Allergy Test Spot in the clear. It should test 8 8 8 8.
To find this spot, feel the soft indentation that appears just in front of your ear when you open your mouth wide. Now move y our
finger onto the ridge of bone just above that indentation. The dip (notch, groove) in that bone marks the Allergy Test Spot ( Triple
Warmer 21). You only need to test it on one side.
This Test Spot should test 8 in the clear (with no test substances on the body). If it does not, repeat the counter -clockwise
Balancing Tap, or drink some water (pure water, not tap, not tea, juice, etc.)
B. Touch and test both Allergy Tap Test Spots simultaneously, in the clear.
They should test 8 8 8 8.
There are two Alle rgy Tap Test Spots, one right in the center of each armpit (Heart 1). You will use them later to determine if it is
appropriate to use the Allergy Tap for that person at that time.
Touch and test both Allergy Tap Test Spots together in the clear. It is usu ally easiest if you touch one spot, and your subject
touches the other. These Test Spots should test 8. If not, repeat the counter clockwise Balancing Tap or drink some water.

Substance Placement Area
Preparing to Allergy Test

IV. ENERGY –ALLERGY TESTING
To test if there is energy –allergy to a substance, test with the substance on the Substance Placement Area, “SPA,” while touching
one Allergy Test Spot (in front of the ear). An unlocked indicator muscle indicates allergy. The SPA (Conception Vessel 6) is  2
inches / 5 cm below the center of the navel. Any position is fine for this testing, but it is easiest to do when the subject is lying
down because you can rest the substance right on their belly when you test. A tiny amount of test substance is sufficie nt for this
energy testing. It is fine to have the substance in a container. If you like, test the empty container first, to confirm that  it is not an
allergen. At the very least, use this HK Allergy Test to show you what substances to avoid. Of course doi ng the HK Allergy Tap to
eliminate the energy -allergy is preferable to simply avoiding the allergen.

Until the correction can be done, however, minimize or preferably eliminate exposure to the allergen. Remember, use the simpl est
test sample possible. Fo r example, it is better to test each individual ingredient of bread separately than to test a piece of bread. It is
often best to test someone with samples of foods, chemicals, pollens, etc., that they gather from their own environment. They
might not be a llergic to your cat hair sample, but still be allergic to the cat they live with. They might not be allergic to the variety
of wheat in your test kit, but still be allergic to the wheat they eat at home.

V. DO THE ALLERGY TAP TEST.
Place the allergen on the SPA (Substance Placement Area). Sometimes the allergy testing and correction are even more effectiv e if
the allergen is also tasted or sniffed, as appropriate. Only use this kind of direct exposure if your subject is not risking a dangerous
reaction as a result. Touch both Allergy Tap Test Spots, in the armpits and test. An unlocked indicator muscle shows that the
Allergy Tap will work now. “The window of opportunity is open for this correction now.” Go to Step VI, and do the Aller gy Tap
Correction. A locked indicator muscle indicates that tapping will not work now. You could:
1. Wait until later and try again. At certain times the body is simply unable to process the energy changes that the Allergy Tap will
generate.
2. Test indiv idual ingredients. A prepared food is often too complex to use with this method. Test the chocolate, peanuts, milk, and
sugar separately instead of the whole candy bar. Test the milk, egg, vanilla,


 by feelings of gratitude and joy.) Foods valued for
enhancing lactation and nourishing rasa dhatu include:
Oats
Soaked and husked almonds
Raw dairy, especially cow’ s milk and raw butter
Ghee
Roasted garlic
Fennel seeds
Fenugreek seeds
Shatavari
Sesame seeds
Saffron
Juicy fruits and sweet, fresh fruit juices
Dates
Well-cooked leafy greens
FROM BREAST MILK TO SOLID FOODS
Ayurveda recommends that babies exclusively breastfeed for the first five
or six months of their lives and be breastfed as a supplemental form of
bonding and nourishment for anywhere from one to three years, depending
on a mama’ s health and ener gy levels. You’ll know that your baby may be
ready for solid foods if they have sprouted their first teeth and are showing
a strong desire for food, such as interest in the food you are eating. When
you choose to introduce solid foods to your baby, Ayurveda suggests doing
so in a methodical and harmonious way, to help promote digestive health
and prevent food intolerances for the entirety of the baby’ s life.When introducing new food, always start with a single ingredient
without adding salt or sugar. A grain such as rice or oats is a common
choice. The grain can be soaked overnight and then cooked in water at a
ratio of 1:10 so that it is very moist and well cooked down. After twenty to
thirty minutes of cooking, pour of f the water and feed your baby the soft
grain. Ensure that it is always made fresh and served warm. Continue with
this recipe for five to seven days, looking for any aller gic response and
seeing how the baby’ s digestive system responds. After this period, another
food can be introduced—for instance, yellow split mung beans—soaked
overnight and cooked in the same ratio. Liquidity can be reduced as baby’ s
digestive system adapts, and as they get used to swallowing more dense
foods. If you notice signs of constipation, add a little bit of ghee to each
meal.
Once baby is digesting grains and legumes ef ficiently, you can
gradually introduce well-cooked vegetables and, finally, fruits. Fruits
should always be served at least thirty minutes before or after any other
foods in order to digest properly, as they generally do not combine well
with other foods in the stomach. Ayurveda also suggests avoiding avocado
and banana until the baby is one year old, to avoid the heaviness and
potential mucus-forming effects of these fruits. Over time, try to include all
six tastes (sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent) through a
diversity of foods as well as spices.
Ysha Oakes’ s book Touching Heaven: T onic Postpartum Car e with
Ayurveda,  cited in the references section, goes into much more detail on the
topic of introducing food to your baby the Ayurvedic way.
BREASTFEEDING CHALLENGES
For some mamas, breastfeeding can be as easy as breathing. For other
mamas, or at other times, nursing may be a dif ficult experience that tests
your patience and confidence (and pain tolerance!). Many books on
breastfeeding go in depth about the many challenges that may arise, and
how to overcome them, so on the following pages I will only mention a fewchallenges that have simple solutions. If you are struggling with
breastfeeding, or need more home remedies, I recommend contacting a
lactation specialist or reading the following books: Ina May’ s Guide to
Breastfeeding  by Ina May Gaskin, The W omanly Art of Br eastfeeding  by La
Leche League International, and The Nursing Mother ’s Herbal  by Sheila
Humphrey.
Establishing a seamless breastfeeding experience begins in pregnancy
by nourishing your body with all the care and nutrients it needs to create an
abundant and high-quality supply of breast milk for your babe. Massage
your breasts regularly (this can be part of your abhyanga) and follow the
Ayurvedic nutritional guidelines for diet during pregnancy (in chapter 8) to
enhance the quality and quantity of your milk.
The process of labor and birth will also af fect your breastfeeding
journey. Studies suggest that natural births lead to a higher success rate of
breastfeeding because of mother and baby not having any side ef fects of
pain medications. Mamas who initiate breastfeeding during the first “golden
hour” after birth tend to notice that their baby will latch naturally and
effortlessly. You can also implement the breast crawl, where mama lays her
newborn babe on her belly and lets baby root around until they naturally
scoot toward the breast and find their latch. Incorporating these simple
practices will help to support a happy breastfeeding outcome.
Sometimes mothers, despite all ef forts, encounter circumstances where
they cannot breastfeed. For such cases, Ysha Oakes’ s Ayurvedic postpartum
care manual includes a cow’ s milk recipe (see this page ). Baby formula
from the store is often dif ficult to digest, so if you do choose commercial
formula for your little one, be sure to buy or ganic, always serve it warm,
and consider supplementing your baby’ s digestion support in other ways,
such as a daily baby massage.
Here are some common breastfeeding challenges and simple solutions
to have on hand.
ENGORGEMENT : Engor gement occurs about three days after giving birth, as
your milk comes in. You may notice that your breasts become extremelyswollen and firm and they might be quite painful. Engor gement can also
make it dif ficult for your babe to latch, which leads to other issues such as a
painful latch. When this happens, continue your daily abhyanga, with a
focus on massaging the breasts, followed by a warm bath. You can also
increase the amount of omega-3 fatty acids in your diet, through foods such
as flax oil and walnuts.
For lymphatic drainage, which will relieve the pressure from
engor gement, massage your breasts following the arrows on the diagram
below.
MASSAGE
1.from behind the neck, down the clavicles.2.up and around the sides of the breasts, through the armpits and
toward the chest,
3 and 4. up the center of the sternum and chest, and
5.away from the nipples. Then, lift the breasts away from the chest
and gently shake. End your massage by again repeating step 2
and then step 1.
IRRIT ATED  AND  SORE  NIPPLES : Exposure to sunshine and air is one of the best
remedies for irritated and sore nipples. Other treatments include using an
herbal salve or oil with St. John’ s wort, marshmallow root, or calendula
lanolin creams (unless you are aller gic to sheep’ s wool). Ghee infused with
chamomile and calendula, applied topically, can also provide relief.
LOW MILK  SUPPL Y : If your breasts do not seem to be supplying suf ficient
milk, the general Ayurvedic approach will be to focus on hydration and to
reduce excess vata by avoiding bitter and astringent foods as well as dry,
light, and cold foods. Eat more lactation-enhancing foods such as oats,
almonds, cow’ s milk, garlic, saf fron, and ghee. Work to remedy stress and
high vata by following the tips at “Postpartum Anxiety and Depression” on
this page ). Increase nourishment through warm, oily, and grounding food
(follow the Ayurvedic diet guidelines in chapter 8).
Some specific supplements to improve milk supply include sweet water
lactation tea (see the recipe on this page ); you can also add a half-teaspoon
of blessed thistle or milk thistle, star anise, marshmallow root, or licorice to
your sweet water lactation tea on occasion. Include fenugreek in your diet
by drinking strong fenugreek tea or using fenugreek as a cooking herb;
fennel as a cooking herb also supports lactation. Taking a half-teaspoon of
shatavari in the morning and evening will help with low milk supply (but do
not take shatavari until ten or more days postpartum to ensure your
digestion is strong).
MASTITIS : Mastitis is inflammation and infection of the milk ducts. This
happens when a milk duct gets clogged and then leads to an infection. Themost common cause of mastitis is when mama does too much too soon. The
main remedy is rest, though daily breast massages can also prevent this
condition.
If you notice a clogged duct (sometimes you can feel it) do everything
you can to mobilize the duct and prevent it from stagnating further. Before
nursing, massage the breast with oil using steady and firm pressure, moving
from the outside of the clogged duct toward the nipple. You can add warmth
by using a heating pad before the massage, or by doing the massage in the
shower or bath.
Another option is to have your babe nurse until it unclogs—getting on
all fours, hovering over baby as you feed so that gravity can assist the duct
in unclogging. If your baby is not willing to nurse that long, use a breast
pump.


remember, on this diet you don’ t eat meat more than 1–2 times a week.
You can always have the delicious vegetable proteins such as tofu,brown rice, beans, lentils, raw nuts and seeds, etc. ( page 15). If you
have bad teeth, the raw nuts might be better ground or taken in the
form of nut butters – same with raw seeds like sunflower, pumpkin,
flax and sesame (delicious sprinkled over salads, veggies, soups, etc.).
Buy a $20 coffee grinder to grind raw nuts and seeds, add flax, etc.
Many times we make a big raw salad for lunch and finish of f with
some dried fruits such as sun-dried apricots, dates, raisins, figs and
some raw nuts.
7. Don’ t worry about getting protein. T races of protein are found in all
foods, page 15. Just think, mother ’s milk is 3.5% protein and a new
human body is built with this small amount of protein. W e never worry
about getting our daily quota of protein. The body is a miracle
chemical factory and can easily convert other foods into protein. W e
don’t believe in heavy animal protein diets! For over 50 years we’ve
heard doctors and nutritionists declare the value of high-protein diets.
But in our health work, we’ve found that many who did high-protein
diets got into serious trouble (high blood pressures, heart trouble and
strokes, gout, kidney, prostate and liver disorders).
If you truly love Natur e, you will find Beauty everywher e. – Vincent V an Gogh
Racehorses are Vegetarian Winners!
The racehorse does not eat concentrated protein. They get their great
speed, strength and endurance from the vegetable kingdom. You can also
eat raw nuts, se eds, raw wheat germ, Bragg Nutritional Y east, beans, natural
brown rice s and lentils which are all wonde rfully protein rich, healthy non-
cholesterol and non-uric acid protein  sources.
You must alway s remember that meat is a secondhand food.  The animal
ate the green growing things that produced the meat. And when that animal
was killed, it’s flesh retained all the drugs, hormones and diseases that it
had within its body! We have told you that meat has uric acid and contains
heavy concentrations of visible and invisible saturated fats! Remember
these are the waxy fats (cholest erol) that will clog and plug up the human
pipe system and the vital or gans!
Alarmingly, one 12-ounce can regular soda contains about 40 grams sugar (equivalent to 10
teaspoons) that pr omotes serious tooth decay  and health pr oblem! (see page 130). Drinking sodas, as
teenagers do today, constantly bathes teeth in a sugary liquid that causes rapid deteri oration of tooth
structur e in a very short time. – Wisconsin Dental Association.
Unhealthy Gums Cause Tooth Loss – Here’s Help: Millions lose their teeth due to unhealthy gums
(pyorrhea) due to mushy, refined, sugary diets. The Bragg Healthy Lifestyle promotes healthy gums.
Daily do Apple Cider Vinegar gargles (1 tsp ACV in 1/2 glass water) and finger massage the gums
(massage upper gums down, lower gums up) and daily take CoQ10.
There is a great deal of truth in the saying  that man becomes what he eats. Healthy Foods = healthy
body. Unhealthy Foods = unhealthy body. – Gandhi
Meat Can Clog Arteries and Veins
We know that millions of people around the world eat meat. But in
America, Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, people
consume larger amounts of meats in their daily diet. We also know that one
out of every two deaths are caused in these countries by heart disease, heart
attack and high blood pressure ( read pages 10 and 16). Heart specialists agree
that the waxy, saturated fats of meat are the main cause of clogged arteries
and veins!
We never try to make our health students and readers vegetar ians. The
choice must be yours! We belie ve that by properly combining the natural
foods, people can, if they strongly desire it, eat meat 1 to 2 times a week and
still live a long, healthy life. Try to get only meats that are fed healthy and
are hormone-fre e and drug-free, etc. But we believe that the daily, heavy
meat eaters can get into serious health and heart trouble! Be health wise –
vegetarian meals are healthier! Fact: vegetarians live healthier and longer!
Also forget milk and milk products! Studies show many serious health
problems started with pasteurization of milk. (See web: notmilk.com ) We
suggest delicious, nutritious Soy, Almond, Rice or Dream milk and if
desired their ice cream (vanilla flavor tastes best).
We have  told you that the ideal  diet of man is the one he lived on in the
warm, tropical Garden of Eden. Now man lives everywhere and he must
adapt himself to his particular climate. We do not believe it is possible for aperson who is living in a cold climate to eat as if he lived in the tropics.
Unless the fruits and vegeta bles are readily available, and he has
conditioned his body and blood stream to the climate, he must eat plenty of
beans, brown rice, potatoes & skins, raw nuts and seeds to build a
bloodstream that will keep him warm and healthy. Remember, your diet
must fit with your climate!
Please keep the basic principles of The Bragg Healthy Lifestyl e in mind
at all times and keep adding more raw fruits and vegetables to your diet.
Remember, fruits and vegetable s are the great purifiers and the detoxifiers.
Also buy organic when possible – it’s the best in nutrition! Ask your green
grocer to buy and stock or ganic produce!
Over-Fueling the Body is a Slow Killer!
Some people eat as though they were going to do the hardes t kind of
physical labor! A sedentary person – by habit and conditioning – will get up
in the morning and eat a heavy breakfast of cooked or dry cerea l, hot cakes
with bacon, eggs, buttered toast and a stimulat ing beverage like China tea,
coffee or mucus -forming milk. Wild animals never drink milk after they are
weaned. Only domesticated animals will, but vets advise you not to give
milk to your pets. We do not approve of milk drinking – neither raw nor
pasteurized. It is amazing how you will have less mucus, runny noses,
colds, postnasal drip, etc., once you cut milk and its products from your
diet. A daily journal (page 133) will show proof of changes happening to
your human machine!
These same people then go to work in an office, store, etc., and sit or
stand around all day. They will usually have mid-morning snacks and then
at noon they will eat a heavy meal: bread, meat, a dessert and a beverage
like a sugared soft drink or coffee. In the mid-afternoon they again have
snacks and more  sugared drinks. Then at home they have their biggest meal
of the day; consisting of meat, potatoes, bread, dessert and a beverage.
Typically they end their day watching TV – while  eating another snack! This
kind of daily habitual over-eating is making millions of sick, fat, exhausted
people. This habit is sending them to doctors, clinics, hospitals and too
many to an early grave! Sad Facts: millions are sick and grossly  overweight
and it’ s all due to unhealthy lifestyle habits (See page 111).The person living the average, inactive life can’t possibly burn up these
large amounts of food! So what  happens to people who eat this way? You
know as well as we do that they are sick or half-sick for most of their entire
lives. They fill the doctors’ offices, pharmacies and hospitals with all their
health problems  brought on by their unhealthy lifestyles. Millions more end
up in old people’ s homes, convalescent and mental facilities.
Men do not die, they kill themselves.  – Seneca, Roman Philosopher
No man can violate Natur e’s Laws and escape her penalties! – Julian Johnson
Overeating is a Vicious, Dangerous Habit
Most people also over-fuel with the wrong foods! They have been told
they must have regular meals  at regular hours and they believe this
nonsense! They hardly have one meal down before they are beginning
another. They think that with this constant stuffing they are “keeping up
their strength” – but they are doing just the opposite! They are weakening
their precious Vital Force! How? By overeating they are burdening the
machinery of their entire body! This continual eating also never gives their
machinery time to repair or rest. That’ s the reason we stress a 24 hour
weekly cleansing fast as essential! This is vital to unclogging and cleansing
your system! See Chapter 9 for the importa nce of fasting, plus do read our
Bragg book The Miracle of Fasting.
We see these greatly over-stuffed and over-fueled people every day. Look
around – you too will notice overweight, sluggish victims of over-fueling
on the wrong foods! Most of them also suffer from poor posture and
chronic fatigue!  They get up tired and