	down	the	long	detour	road	of
distraction.2. W
ORRYING
Every	kid	knows	the	dreaded	words	“Wait	until	your	father	gets	home.”	They
weren’t	said	too	often	in	my	house	growing	up,	but	it	takes	only	a	few	times
to	understand	how	worry	works. You’re	on	pins	and	needles. Nothing	bad	has
happened	to	you	yet,	but	you’re	sure	it’s	going	to. Your	soul	doesn’t	want	you	to	worry. Worry	is	unreal. It	makes	you	feel	pain
in	advance,	and	your	soul	isn’t	part	of	anything	painful. Survivors	who	have
been	through	a	disaster	like	a	flood	or	tornado	will	tell	you	that	handling	the
crisis	was	ten	times	easier	than	waiting	for	it	to	occur. So	the	best	way	to	cure
worry	is	to	confront	the	thing	you	fear. Worry	goes	away	when	you	face	the	thing	you	fear. Once	you	know	how
you’re	going	to	deal	with	a	situation,	your	soul	will	help	bring	you	a	sense	of
security;	it	will	help	make	you	feel	safe. See	yourself	in	the	situation. Practice
what	you’re	going	to	do	and	say. Be	totally	honest	about	what	you	know	is
true. Every	time	your	mind	says,
What	if? answer	it	with,	“Then,	I’ll	do
X
.”
The	more	concrete	you	are	with	facing	your	fear,	the	better. Some	champion
athletes	visualize	a	whole	game	in	advance	before	stepping	out	on	the	field. Singers	practice	their	songs,	actors	recite	their	lines. Of	course,	a	part	of	you
will	say,	“Just	don’t	think	about	it.”	But	have	you	really	succeeded	in	not
thinking	about	something	you	dread? Your	mind	keeps	coming	back	to	it	no
matter	how	hard	you	try. Above	all,	know	that	you’ll	survive,	no	matter	what. And	if	you	doubt	that,
seek	someone	you	trust	so	that	you	can	hear	them	say	it	to	you. Their
reassurance	is	an	echo	of	what	your	soul	is	telling	you. 3. F
ORGETTING
Forgetting	your	soul	is	hard	to	describe. It’s	like	being	a	millionaire	who
thinks	he’s	poor	because	he	doesn’t	remember	what’s	in	the	bank. It’s	like
looking	for	your	glasses	and	forgetting	that	you	are	already	wearing	them. In	other	words,	it’s	a	special	kind	of	forgetting. When	you	forget	that	you	left
your	wallet	at	the	supermarket,	it	might	still	be	there	when	you	go	back,	or	it
might	not. You	feel	anxious	not	knowing	which	it’s	going	to	be. But	your	soul
is	always	there,	ready	for	you	to	remember	it. The	way	of	the	mind	could	be
called	the	way	of	reminding—you	remind	yourself	that	your	spirit	is	alwayspresent;	it	is	in,	around,	and	everywhere. The	whole	universe	vibrates	with
every	thought,	according	to	physics. The	messages	sent	by	your	soul	are
sometimes	sudden	flashes,	sometimes	just	a	steady	feeling	that	tells	you,	deep
in	your	heart,	that	you	belong,	you	are	safe,	you	are	part	of	everything. All	it
takes	to	receive	these	messages	is	never	to	forget	that	your	soul	is	sending
them.The	Way	of	Silence
W
e	were	back	in	the	shade	under	the	trees	because	it	was	the	hottest	part	of
the	day. Baba	had	stopped	talking. He	sat	very,	very	still	now. I	watched	as	a
single	leaf	fell	from	the	tree. It	fluttered	and	swiveled	through	the	air	as	it
dropped. Baba	saw	it	too. “Do	you	think	you	can	catch	that?”	he	asked. I	knew	how	hard	it	is	to	catch	a	falling	leaf,	because	I	had	tried	before. I
grabbed	at	it,	but	the	next	puff	of	air	seemed	to	carry	the	leaf	just	out	of	reach
—nothing	is	more	slippery	than	a	leaf	that	doesn’t	want	to	be	caught. “Can	you?”	I	asked	when	my	try	was	over. A	second	leaf	was	falling	toward	us. Baba	didn’t	reach	up	or	even	look	at	it. When	the	leaf	was	just	in	front	of	his	face,	his	hand	darted	out,	and	as	easy	as
that,	he	caught	it. “You	see?”	he	said. “I	am	just	like	a	snake	in	the	sun. One	moment	I	am	so
still	that	I	could	be	sleeping,	but	when	I	strike,	I	move	instantly,	with	total
certainty	Now
	you	know	the	key	to	the	third	way	that	your	soul	wants	you	to
live	by,	the	way	of	silence.”
“I	don’t	think	being	quiet	makes	somebody	certain,”	I	said	doubtfully. “You	haven’t	found	the	real	silence	yet,”	he	said. “It’s	a	lot	more	than	being
quiet. Silence	sharpens	the	mind	like	an	arrow	ready	to	fly	through	the	air. But	it	also	softens	the	mind,	like	the	paw	of	a	cat	when	its	claws	are	drawn	in. A	cat’s	paw	is	sensitive	and	sharp	at	the	same	time.”
“But	nobody	is	really	certain	of	anything,	are	they?”	I	asked. “No?”	said	Baba. “Haven’t	you	set	eyes	on	somebody	and	instantly	said	to
yourself,	‘He’s	going	to	be	my	new	best	friend’? Haven’t	you	woken	up	one
morning	and	known	for	sure	that	something	special	was	going	to	happen	to
you? The	soul	has	a	quality. It	knows	for	sure
. “The	way	of	silence	is	about	developing	the	ability	to	know	for	sure,”	saidBaba. “You	can	learn	to	be	relaxed	and	still,	yet	when	it’s	time	to	make	a
decision,	you	will	be	able	to
go! Just	like	that.”
W
HAT
	I	L
EARNED
The	way	of	silence	isn’t	about	being	quiet	for	its	own	sake. Silence	is	how
you	are	naturally	when	you	are	certain	about	something,	because	the	mind
keeps	talking	only	as	long	as	it	is	in	doubt. Baba	was	really	teaching	me	about
being	a	spiritual	warrior. That’s	a	term	you	may	have	read
	or	heard	about. Spiritual	warriors	aren’t	fighting	other	people;	they’re	fighting	not	to	be
mentally	foggy	and	doubtful. So	it’s	not	a	martial	art. Instead,	spiritual	warriors	are	training	to	know	who	they	are. When	you’re
certain	about	that	one	thing,	the	rest	is	simple. In	India	there’s	an	ancient
saying,	“I	am	That.”	What	it	means	is	that	if	you	strip	away	all	labels,	you	are
pure	spirit	or	essence. People	usually	say,	“I
have
	a	soul,”	but	the	spiritual
warrior	says,	“I
am
	the	soul.”	This	wisdom	is	one	of	the	most	glorious	goals
you	can	live	for. In	ancient	India	they	would	have	said,	“Yes,	it’s	true. I	am
That”	to	mean	the	same	thing. You’ve	seen	pictures,	I’m	sure,	of	Buddhist	monks	in	saffron	robes	meditating
or	of	Christian	monks	in	silent	prayer


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Neuroprotection
BRAIN TRAUMA OVERVIEW
The search for safe and effective agents that can reverse, arrest, or minimize the
 consequences of traumatic brain injury has become a major research priority
throughout the world due to the rising epidemic of brain trauma resulting from falls,
motor vehicle accidents, sports injuries, physical assaults, and military and civilian gunshot wounds. The leading causes of traumatic brain injury in the general population are
falls (35.2%), motor vehicle crashes (17.3%), blunt impact (i.e., being struck by or against a moving or stationary object) (16.5%), and assaults (10%). 1 These numbers
do not include U.S. military personnel sustaining war-related injuries in Iraq and Afghanistan in the past decade. There were a total 253,330 traumatic brain injuries sustained by military personnel between 2000 and 2012; 194,561 were described as mild, 42,063 were moderate, and 6,476 were severe or penetrating wounds. 2
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimated that at least 2.4 million emer -
gency department visits, hospitalizations, or deaths were related to traumatic brain injury in 2012. 3 Of these brain trauma cases, 52,000 deaths are recorded annually in
the United States.4 Approximately 75% of these brain injuries are mild concussions
and do not require hospitalization or aggressive treatment. Children and older adults are more likely to sustain a traumatic brain injury, usu -
ally from a fall, and it is one of the leading causes of death and disability for this segment of the population. 5 The direct and indirect economic costs of brain injury in
the United States in 2010 were estimated at $76.5 billion annually.6
Moreover, about 3.2 million persons in the United States are living with life-long
neurologic deficits from the consequences of head injuries.7
A workshop on head injuries, sponsored by the National Institute of Neurological
Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), was held in May 2000 gathering some of the leading experts in the field of traumatic brain injury. 8 The group concluded that severe, closed
head injury was a life-threatening injury that required immediate medical help and the need for the development of more effective drugs for the treatment of this trauma. It was also the consensus that none of previously tested treatments had been shown to significantly modify the outcome of severe, closed head injury. Additionally, the work -
shop members estimated that of the 50,000 patients hospitalized in the United States annually with severe, closed head injuries, 17,500 (33%) died irrespective of any treat -
ment given even when the best head injury centers were considered. 8 This was a call to
action to urgently find more effective and safe interventions that could reduce the high fatality and permanent disabling deficits following moderate-to-severe head injuries.134 Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO) in Trauma and Disease
There was also a stark warning by the workshop members that current therapies
exhibit side effects that are potentially harmful to the patient and that can compro -
mise the outcome of trauma to the brain.8
Management of such head injuries presently relies on controlling high intracra -
nial pressure (ICP) from progressive edema buildup, increasing a low cerebral perfu -
sion, and correcting pulmonary distress. Unfortunately, no single agent is capable of
addressing these consequences after a head injury and multiple therapy is generally required to control each problem separately. The drugs given to treat and manage the head injury complications in the past
have been osmotic agents such as urea, glycerol, and mannitol; for control of ICP, steroids, which was given for many years until it was found to be contraindicated for head injuries due to inefficacy and increased mortality; and furosemide, a powerful diuretic also later abandoned as a treatment to lower brain pressure and swelling. If the head-injured patient survived, phenobarbital was given for the first 3 weeks after admission,
9 a protocol that has been modified in favor of outcome. Presently, barbitu -
rate coma is used temporarily, until the patient regains consciousness after which the barbiturate dose is reduced and withdrawn. The basis for using induced barbiturate coma is to reduce cerebral blood flow and metabolic demand in a patient who has sustained severe trauma to the brain. However, controversy has risen as to the benefits of barbiturate coma since it does
not appear to prevent brain damage, possibly because the reduction of high ICP is not sustained. 10
A Cochrane analysis of randomized controlled trials of using barbiturate therapy
and barbiturate coma showed no evidence that barbiturate therapy improved out -
come in patients with acute severe head injury.11 This analysis concluded that barbi -
turate therapy results in a fall in blood pressure in 25% of patients treated and this drug’s promotion of a hypotensive response will impair lowering ICP and improving cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP). 11 When trying to monitor the level of conscious -
ness in patients with head injury, barbiturates are impractical because they interfere with this clinical exam. Although initially effective in the control of elevated ICP, the main problems
with the hypertonic diuretics (urea, mannitol, and furosemide) were their side effects when used repeatedly and also their tendency to rebound after multiple doses and create higher ICP than that on admission. 12,13
Hypothermia was suggested as a treatment for head injury. Although hypother -
mia can reduce ICP, the analysis of high-quality studies using therapeutic hypother -
mia showed an association with cerebrovascular disturbances, including a lowering of cerebral perfusion and an increase in morbidity on rewarming and possibly a risk of pneumonia in adult patients. 14
It was said that although these drugs saved a few from head injury death, they
could not be correlated with the recovery outcome.9 Osmotic agents such as magne -
sium sulfate to lower ICP have had a time-honored place in neurosurgical practice
and with the introduction, by Javid15 in 1958, of intravenous urea to treat brain swell -
ing, a new era of drugs with similar action leading to the search for better osmotics.<|eot_id|><|begin_of_text|>Summarize the following text section accurately and concisely. Maintain specific details and numerical information, and use anti-repetition mechanisms:

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 as we all say we would like to
solve all the problems, we dare not  solve
all the problems, or there will be nothing left
for us to do. Your industrial -military complex
understand s this very well. That is why it
opposes  mightily any attempt to install a
war-no-more government —anywhere. Your medical establishment understands
this, too. That is why it staunchly
opposes —it must, it has to for its own
survival —any new miracle drug or c ure—to say nothing of the possibility of miracles
themselves. Your religious community also holds this
clarity. That is why it attacks uniformly any
definition of God which does not include
fear, judgment and retribution, and any
definition of Self which d oes not include
their own idea of the only path to God. If I say to you, you are God —where does
that leave religion? If I say to you, you are
healed, where does that leave science, and
medicine? If I say to you, you shall live  in
peace, where does that lea ve the
peacemakers? If I say to you, the world is
fixed —where does that leave the world? What, now, of plumbers? The world is filled with essentially two kinds
of people: those who give you things  you want, and those who fix things. In a sense,
even those who simply give you  things you
want —the butchers, the bakers, the
candlestick makers —are also fixers. For to
have a desire for something is often to have
a need for it. That is why addicts  are said to
need a fix. Be careful, therefore, that desire
not beco me addiction. Are you saying the world will always have
problems? Are you saying that you actually
want it  that way? I am saying that the world exists the way it
exists —just as a snowflake exists the  way
it exists —quite by design. You have
created it that way—just as you have
created your life exactly as it is. I want what you want. The day you really
want an end to hunger, there will be no  more hunger. I have given you all the
resources with which to do that. You have
all the tools with which to make that choice. You have not made it. Not because you
cannot make it. The world could end world
hunger tomorrow. You choose not to  make
it. You claim that there are good reasons that
40,000 people a day must die of hunger. There are no good reasons. Yet at a time
when you say you can do nothing to stop
40,000 people a day from dying of hunger,
you bring 50,000 people a day into your
world to begin a new life. And this you call
love. This you call God’s plan. It is a plan
which totally lacks logic or reason, to  say
nothing of compassion. I am showing you in stark terms that the
world exists the way it exists because you  have chosen for it to. You are
systematically destroying your own
environment, then  pointing to so -called
natural disasters as evidence of God’s
cruel hoax, or Nature’s  harsh ways. You
have played the hoax on yourself, and it is
your ways which are  cruel. Nothing, nothing is more gentle than
Nature. And nothing, nothing has been
more  cruel to Nature than man. Yet you
step aside from all involvemen t in this; deny
all responsibility. It is not your fault, you say,
and in this you are right It is not a question
of fault, it is a matter of choice. You can choose to end the destruction of
your rain forests tomorrow. You can  choose
to stop depleting the protective layer
hovering over your planet. You can  choose
to discontinue the ongoing, onslaught of your earth’s ingenious ecosystem. You can
seek to put the snowflake back together —
or at least to halt its inexorable  melting —
but will you do i t?—You can similarly end
all war tomorrow. Simply. Easily. All it
takes —all it has ever taken —is for all of
you to agree. Yet if you cannot all  agree on
something as basically simple as ending
the killing of each other, how can  you call
upon the heavens wi th shaking fist to put
your life in order? I will do nothing for you that you will not do
for your Self. That is the law and the
prophets. The world is in the condition it is in because
of you, and the choices you have made —
or failed to make. (Not to decid e is to decide). The Earth is in the shape it’s in because of
you, and the choices you have made —or
failed to make. Your own life is the way it is because of you,
and the choices you have made —or failed
to make. But I did not choose to get hit by that truc k! I did not choose to get mugged by that
robber or raped by that maniac. People
could say that. There are people in the
world who could say  that. You are all at root cause for the conditions
which exist which create in the robber the
desire, or the percei ved need, to steal. You
have all created the consciousness  which
makes rape possible. It is when you see in
yourself that which caused the  crime that you begin, at last, to heal the condition from
which it sprang. Feed your hungry, give dignity to your poo r.
Grant opportunity to your less fortunate. End the prejudice which keeps masses
huddled and angry, with little promise of a
better tomorrow. Put away your pointless
taboos and restrictions upon sexual
energy —rather, help others to truly
understand its wo nder, and to channel it
properly. Do  these things and you will go a
long way toward ending robbery and rape
forever. As for the so -called “accident” —the truck
coming around the bend, the brick falling
from the sky —learn to greet each such
incident as a sma ll part of a larger mosaic. You have come here to work out an
individual plan for your own salvation. Yet  salvation does not mean saving yourself
from the snares of the devil. There is no
such thing as the devil, and hell does not
exist. You are saving you rself from the
oblivion of non -realization. You cannot lose in this battle. You cannot
fail. Thus,  it is not a battle at all, but simply
a process. Yet if you do not know this, you
will see it as a constant struggle. You  may
even believe in the struggle long enough to
create a whole religion around it. This
religion will teach that struggle is the point
of it all. This is a false teaching. It is  in not
struggling that the process proceeds. It is
in surrendering that the victory is  won. Accidents happen because they do. Certain elements of the life process have
come  together in a particular way at a
particular time, with particular results —results which  you choose to call
unfortunate, for your own particular
reasons. Yet they may not be  unfortunate
at all, given the agenda of your soul. I tell you this: There is no coincidence, and
nothing happens “by accident.” Each  event
and adventure is called to your Self by your
Self in order that you might create  and
experience Who You Really Are. All true
Masters know this. That is why mystic
Masters remain unperturbed in the face of
the worst experiences of life (as you  would
define them). The great teachers of your Christian
religion understand this. They know that
Jesus  was not perturbed by the crucifixion,
but expected it. He could have walked
away,  but he did not. He could have
stopped the process at any point. He had that power. Yet he did not. He allowed
himself to be crucified in order that he might
stand as  man’s eternal salvation. Look, he
said, at wh at I can do. Look at what is true. And know that these things, and more,
shall you also do. For have I not said, ye
are gods? Yet you do not believe. If you
cannot, then, believe in yourself, believe in
me. Such was Jesus’ compassion that he
begged for a w ay—and created it —to so
impact the world that all might come to
heaven ( Self-realization )—if in no other
way, then through him. For he defeated
misery, and death. And so might you. The grandest teaching of Christ was not
that you shall have everlasting lif e—but
that you do; not that you shall have
brotherhood in God, but that you do; not that you  shall have whatever you request,
but that you do. All that is required is to know this. For you
are the creator of your reality, and life can
show up no other way for you than that way
in which you think it will. You think it into being. This is the first step
in creation. God the Father is thought. Your
thought is the parent which gives


 and vigor that he was able to jog for hours without feeling unduly tired. “And all the while I had adhered to the Single Meal Routine – a diet which gave me little more than 1000 calories of energy
daily. On the Single Meal Routine I have been able to maintain my body weight constant at 100 lbs. – not an abnormally low
weight for an Asian of average height. This amounts to a loss of only about 10 lbs. compared to my body weight in early
youth, when I was eating three or four meals a day. But paradoxically, my reduction in weight was compensated by
increased vigor, a keen appetite, and – most important of all – a gradual abatement of all my chronic ailments and complete
eradication of cancer. ”
 For the past 14 years since his biopsy, free from colds, hay fever, and catarrhal troubles and in recent years, with further
improvement in health and vigor, he was able to indulge in strenuous sports like badminton, judo, and weight lifting in
addition to running. “I must add that, despite my increasing daily expenditure of energy, I haven’t increased substantially the quantity of food
eaten daily. Yet, during the past few years, I have been able to gain a few pounds in weight. The mechanism of human
metabolism is certainly more complex than can be simply explained in terms of calorie requirements. ’”
 The treatment for cancer does not end with the cure – the cure is just the beginning of the treatment. It is appalling to think
of the number of supposedly “cured” cancer patients who continue to die needlessly because they won’t make any personal
effort to guard against recurrence of the disease. “My recovery from cancer is in no way extraordinary or unique. The
recuperative power of the human body from illness to health can only be described as little short of amazing. The cure for
cancer must ultimately lie with the patient himself, and the reward of recovering is only for those who are prepared to
undergo with fortitude some degree of self-denial. “It is one of the most remarkable attributes of the human body that it can adapt itself to changes in habits of eating and
living with extreme flexibility. My Single Meal Routine, initially employed as a desperate measure to check a fatal disease,
has now become to me an established habit, inasmuch as I have come to look upon the three-meal-a-day routine as
something bothersome and tedious. I still adhere – though it is no longer necessary to do so with rigidity – to the raw food
diet, as I consider it a natural preventative against cancer recurrence. “My daily solo running has lost its initial boredom and become a pleasing habit. It has helped me build up a satisfactory
level of health; it has helped me, in my late forties, to maintain my blood pressure at around 120 mm (systolic) and to regain
and relive a youth long lost to ill health and disease. “To those cancer sufferers whose prospects of recovery seem dim, I would say ‘as long as there is still breath in the body
and the will to live, there is always hope. there will always be hope’. ”
The recuperative power of the human body from illness to health can only be
described as little short of amazing.<|eot_id|><|begin_of_text|>
Q: What did Dr. Bass's patient do to manage his backache and other health issues?,
A: He went on a strict diet and a short water fast.
Q: What did Dr. Bass recommend for his patient who had a parasitic infection and was unable to walk?,
A: A strict diet and three 21-day water fasts.
Q: What did Dr. Bass use in his practice as a treatment for his patients?,
A: A combination of high-quality diets and fasting, along with general advice on lifestyle changes.
Q: How did Dr. Bass's patient recover from his cancer?,
A: He followed Dr. Bass's single-meal-a-day diet, which consisted of raw liver, eggs, and fruits, and also started a new lifestyle.
Q: What did Dr. Bass advise his patient to avoid during the healing process?,
A: He advised him to avoid drugs, herbs, and other products that claim to be detoxification-enhancing, as they can delay healing.<|eot_id|><|begin_of_text|>Dedication
Dedicated to all of humanity
May  The Greatest Secret fr ee you fr om all suffering and
bring you everlasting happiness. That is my intention for you, and for every human
being.Epigraph
“Of all the things human beings can learn in this life, I
have the gr eatest news to tell you, the most beautiful
thing to shar e...”
—MoojiContents
Cover
T itle Page
Dedication
Epigraph
Acknowledgments
The Beginning
Chapter 1: Hidden in Plain Sight
Chapter 2: The Greatest Secret: Revealed
Chapter 3: The Reveal Continued
Chapter 4: Y ou’re Dreaming... It’ s T ime to W ake Up
Chapter 5: Freedom from the Mind
Chapter 6: Understanding the Power of Feelings
Chapter 7: The End of Negative Feelings
Chapter 8: No More Suf fering
Chapter 9: Dissolving Limiting Beliefs
Chapter 10: Everlasting Happiness
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 the kidneys; a small amount
is lost through the skin by sweating. This mineral aids the kidneys in regulating body water,
for decreased Na+ promotes water excretion and an increased level promotes water retention
(edema). Testing for Na+ aids in evaluating fluid electrolytes, acid-base balance, and certain disorders
of the kidneys, adrenals, and neuromuscular system. The sodium blood test also determines the
effects of drug therapy such as diuretics on the body. For an adult, normally serum sodium levels
range from 135 to 145 mEq/L (mmol/L). For Gerson patients, a level of 127 is still acceptable. Sodium imbalance comes from either a change in water volume intake or variation in how
much sodium gets consumed. Elevated serum sodium levels (hypernatremia) may be caused by
inadequate water intake, diabetes insipidus, impaired renal function, prolonged hyperventilation,
severe vomiting, or severe diarrhea. Sodium retention also comes from consuming excessive
salt. The signs and symptoms of hypematremia are thirst, restlessness, dry mouth, sticky mucous
membranes, flushed skin, oliguria, diminished reflexes, hypertension, dyspnea, and edema. Ingesting too little sodium mineral for serum Na+ (hyponatremia) is rare and doesn’t even
happen on the low-sodium dietary program encouraged by the Gerson Therapy. There is always
some sodium coming from food. Still, hyponatremia can occur, and its indications appear
as apprehension, lassitude, headache, decreased skin turgor, abdominal cramps, tremors, or
convulsions. It can come on from profuse sweating, gastrointestinal suctioning, diuretic therapy,
diarrhea, vomiting, adrenal insufficiency, bums, and chronic renal insufficiency with acidosis. If
you do have testing for serum sodium performed, make sure to get a urine sodium determination
simultaneously. Copyright © Charlotte Gerson, 2007. All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced in any medium, print or electronic without prior written permission from the author.Page 180Healing the Gerson Way—Defeating Cancer and Other Chronic Diseases
www.thegersonway.comThe Serum Potassium Laboratory Test
The laboratory test for serum potassium, a quantitative analysis, is the measurement of blood
potassium for regulation of homeostasis, osmotic equilibrium, muscle activity, enzyme activity,
acid-base balance, and kidney function. Potassium (K+) is the body’s major intracellular ion (a
cation); small amounts of it are also found in the extracellular fl uid. Since the kidneys excrete nearly all the ingested potassium, a dietary intake of at least 40
mEq/day (mmol/d) is essential. A normal diet usually includes 60 to 100 mEq/day of this mineral. In the blood, normal K+ levels range from 3.8 to 5.5 mEq/liter (mmol/L). Vital to maintaining electrical conduction within the cardiac and skeletal muscles, K+ is
affected by variations in the secretion otadrenal steroid hormones and by fluctuations in pH,
serum glucose levels, and serum sodium levels. A reciprocal relationship exists between K+ and
Na+; the substantial intake of one causes a corresponding decrease in the other. Although the
body readily conserves sodium, potassium deficiency may develop rapidly and is quite common,
because there is no efficient method for conserving potassium. The laboratory test for serum potassium is used to evaluate clinical signs of either potassium
excess (hyperkalemia) or potassium depletion (hypokalemia). It also monitors kidney function,
acid-base balance, and glucose metabolism, and evaluates arrhythmias, neuromuscular disorders,
and endocrine disorders. Hyperkalemia is common in patients with excessive cellular K+ entering
the blood as in cases of burns, crushing injuries, di:Ibetic ketoacidosis, and myocardial infarction. It will also be present where there is reduced sodium excretion from renal failure that causes an
abnormal Na+-K+ exchange and in Addison’s disease caused by the absence of aldosterone, with
consequent K+ buildup and Na+ depletion. Note: Although elevated serum potassium is uncommon in Gerson Therapy patients, if it
does occur, supplemental potassium should be reduced or temporarily discontinued. Then the
consulting Gerson-trained physician should immediately be consulted. The signs and symptoms of hyperkalemia are weakness, malaise, nausea, diarrhea,
colicky pain, muscle irritability progressing to flaccid paralysis, oliguria, and bradycardia. An
electrocardiogram (EKG) reveals a prolonged PR interval; wide QRS; tall, tented T wave; and
ST depression. Indications of hypokalemia are decreased reflexes; rapid, weak, irregular pulse;
mental confusion; hypotension; anorexia; muscle weakness; and paresthesia. The EKG shows
a flattened T wave, ST depression, and U wave elevation. In severe cases of hypokalemia,
ventricular fibrillation, respiratory paralysis, and cardiac arrest could occur. Copyright © Charlotte Gerson, 2007. All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced in any medium, print or electronic without prior written permission from the author.Page 181Healing the Gerson Way—Defeating Cancer and Other Chronic Diseases
www.thegersonway.comThe Serum Chloride Laboratory Test
The laboratory test for serum chloride, another quantitative analysis, is a measurement of
blood levels of the chloride ion (Cl-), the major extracellular fluid anion. Interacting with Na+,
Clhelps maintain the osmotic pressure, blood volume, arterial pressure, and acid-base balance. Chloride is absorbed from the intestines and is excreted primarily by the kidneys. By evaluating the body’s fluid status, the serum chloride laboratory test detects two
types of fluid imbalances, acid-base (acidosis and alkalosis) and extracellular cation-anion. Normally serum chloride levels range from 100 to 108 mEq/liter (mmol/L). Maintaining a
normal amount of chloride in the blood reflects acid-base balance by its inverse relationship to
bicarbonate. Excessive loss of gastric juices or other secretions containing chloride may cause
hypochloremic metabolic alkalosis or excessive chloride retention. Ingesting it may lead to
hyperchloremic metabolic acidosis. Elevated serum chloride levels (hyperchloremia) can come on from severe dehydration,
complete renal shutdown, head injury (which produces neurogenic hyperventilation), and
primary aldosteroism. Manifestations consist of stupor, rapid and deep breathing, and weakness
that leads to coma. A situation of low chloride levels in the blood (hypochloremia) is associated with reduced
blood sodium and potassium levels coming from prolonged vomiting, gastric suctioning,
intestinal fistula, chronic renal failure, or Addison’s disease. Congestive heart failure, or edema
resulting in excess extracellular fluid, can cause dilutional hypochloremia. The indications are
hypertonicity of muscles, tetany, and depressed respirations. The Lactic Dehydrogenase (LDH) Laboratory Test
The laboratory test for lactic dehydrogenase (LDH) is a measurement of five specific
isoenzymes which catalyze the reversible conversion of pyruvic acid present in all muscles of the
body into lactic acid. Many common diseases—myocardial infarction (MI), pulmonary infarction,
anemias, liver disease, kidney disease, erythrocytic damage, and others—cause elevations in total
lactic dehydrogenase, and the LDH laboratory test is useful for dif ferentiating between them. The five identified isoenzymes in lactic dehydrogenase are LDH1 and LDH2 appearing in the
heart, red blood cells, and kidneys; LDH3 in the lungs; and LDH4 and LDH5 in the liver and the
skeletal muscles. Testing for these enzymes is especially appropriate for the delayed measurement
of creatine phosphokinase (CPK) associated with MI and for monitoring patient response to some
forms of chemotherapy. Total LDH levels normally range from 48 to 115 U/L. Normal distribution
of the five isoenzymes is as follows:
Copyright © Charlotte Gerson, 2007. All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced in any medium, print or electronic without prior written permission from the author.Page 182Healing the Gerson Way—Defeating Cancer and Other Chronic Diseases
www.thegersonway.com LDH1: 17.5% to 28.3% of total
 LDH2: 30.4% to 36.4% of total
 LDH3: 19.2% to 24.8% of total
 LDH4:   9.6% to 15.6% of total
 LDH5:   5.5% to 12.7% of total
Since a vast number of illnesses involve the enzymes of LDH, this laboratory test for lactic
dehydrogenase is broadly employed for establishing diagnoses. The Aspartate Transaminase/Serum
GLUTAMIC -OXALOACETIC  TRANSAMINASE  (AST /SGOT) L ABORATORY  TEST
The laboratory blood examination for aspartate transaminase and serum glutamic-oxaloacetic
(AST/SGOT) is a measurement of specific amino


 Vera Giovanna Bani 2019 www.dryfasting.infoThis Ebook was purchased by Gilberto Franchi email: gilbertofranchi@hotmail.frwould eventually propel me into an unexpected
world. I disco vered that in the post -war Soviet
Union, where pharmaceutical lobbies were en-
tirely inexistent, and a strong spirit of innova-
tion and scientific research prevailed, a medical -
scientific approach entailing therapeutic fasting
was formally consolidated. Drawing on a tradi-
tion previously established in Russia, the mech-
anisms of therapeutic fasting had been success-
fully investigated and clinically tested on thou-
sands of patients over the course of 60 years. This provided the scientific foundation that
eventuall y made it possible for the Ministry of
Health to approve its methodological indica-
tions. Many Russian doctors had the oppor-
tunity to cultivate this approach and even
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defined. In November 2016, I worked to meet Dr. Fi-
lonov, who is considered the top dry fasting ex-
pert in Russia. I offered him to become the fore-
runner of dry fasting in Italy and he gave me
“carte blanche”. Thus, in March 2017, thanks to
the invitation of the Italian University of Health
heade d by Dr. Valdo Vaccaro, I had the oppor-
tunity to introduce Dr. Filonov to the Italian au-
dience. In the summer of 2017, I tested this fantastic
method on myself at Dr. Filonov’s headquarters
in Altai Republic (Ust -Sema, West Siberia) and
finally in mid -December 2017 the monograph,
Digiuno secco. Gli ultimi sviluppi della digiuno-
terapia in Russia  (Dry Fasting: the latest
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complete version of the first book by Dr Filonov,
Suchoe lechebnoe golodanie. Mify i realnost (Dry
medical fasting. Myths and reality) and selected
chapters of his second book, Lechenie organizma
sobstvennymi silami  (Curing the body with its
own strengths)1. 1 Our monograph in italian: Digiuno secco. Gli ultimi sviluppi della
digiunoterapia in Russia  (Dry fast: the latest developments in fasting
in Russia), Macerata, edizioni Simple 2017, brings together the
translation of the two writings of S. Filonov and is composed as fol-
lows:
- Suchoe lechebnoe golodanie. Mify i realnost  - (Therapeutic dry
fasting. Myths and reality), 2008. This book is reported here in
an almost integral version, separated into the shorter chapters:
Interesnye svedeniya o suchom golodanii (Interesting facts about
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aly: its emergence attracted the attention of the
community of complementary medicine sup-
porters, and many bought it without hesitation,
despite its weight and hefty price. Nonetheless, we’d like to emphasize, however,
is that the subject of our work has had repercus-
sions outside of a circle of enthusiasts of the al-
ternative medicine scene: today, our website Si-
berika.it receives continuous requests for

dry fasting), Zenshchina, kotoraya ne est  (The woman who does
not eat ), Solntseedy  (The sun -eaters)
- Lechenie organizma sobstvennymi silami (Curing the body with
its own strengths), 2015 - the chapters regarding the vetero -
slavic massage Staroslaviyanskie metody lecheniya  (Vetero -
slavic treatment methods) have been omittedy

Copyright © Vera Giovanna Bani 2019 www.dryfasting.infoThis Ebook was purchased by Gilberto Franchi email: gilbertofranchi@hotmail.frclarification from ordinary people who are in-
trigued by the approach proposed by dry fasting. In 2018, this growing interest has encouraged
us to produce a lighter and cheaper text, which
was nevertheless full of informative content: 20
Domande sul digiuno secco  (Twenty questions
about dry fasting - 271 pages), a compendium of
Dr. Sergej Filonov’s monographs, which is also a
practical manual aimed at clarifying all the fun-
damental points related to the dry fasting
method in a question -and-answer form. The
positive response to this compendium further
conv inced us that the subject is attracting more
and more readers by the day. We therefore un-
derstood that the time has come to present it in
English for the benefit of the huge English -
speaking community. Copyright © Vera Giovanna Bani 2019 www.dryfasting.infoThis Ebook was purchased by Gilberto Franchi email: gilbertofranchi@hotmail.frWe hope to have correctly grasped the needs of
the gen eral audience and hope to succeed in our
intent to offer the first, essential and exhaustive
encounter of the dry therapeutic fasting method
here. Vera Giovanna Bani  (vera.bani@gmail.com;
siberika.it)

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The good fate of therapeutic fasting in Russia
and the contribution of Prof. Yuri Nikolayev
(introductory article by Vera Giovanna Bani)

In Russia, therapeutic fasting has a history that
can be traced back to 1769, when Petr Vilyami-
nov, professor of medicine at the University of
Moscow, wrote the treaty Slovo or postakh kak
sredstve predochraneniya ot bolezney  (On fasting
as a means of dise ase prevention) after having
held a series of lessons on the benefit of fasting. Vilyaminov's observations found a follower
fifty years later: in 1822 L. A. Struve, a professor
at the University of Jurev, wrote about fasting as
Copyright © Vera Giovanna Bani 2019 www.dryfasting.infoThis Ebook was purchased by Gilberto Franchi email: gilbertofranchi@hotmail.fran excellent method of treatment for many dis-
eases. In 1834, Professor I. G. Spassky from the Uni-
versity of Moscow used fasting in his medical
practice. In the article he wrote in the same year,
titled " Uspeshnoe deystvie goloda na prostudnye
zabolevaniya " (Successful application of fasting
in the treatment of cooling diseases) he ob-
served:
"By limiting and changing nutrition, fast-
ing ends up balancing many disturbances
in the body's vegetative process and in this
sense it appears to be an excellent remedy
in the treatment of different chronic dis-
eases". Subsequently, between the late 1800s and the
early 1900s, Dr. Nikolay Lvovich Zeland (1833 -
Copyright © Vera Giovanna Bani 2019 www.dryfasting.infoThis Ebook was purchased by Gilberto Franchi email: gilbertofranchi@hotmail.fr1902) was interested in experimental fasting. Born in Saarema, now Estonia, he completed his
studies in Petersburg and was appointed to work
in the outlying regions of the Russian Empire, in
Vladivostok, Alma -Ata, and Tashkent. Zeland
did a lot of research on dosed fasting, experi-
menting on himself and on animals. He came to
the conclusion that, thanks to the impact of the
fast:
"It is possible to notice not only radical
changes in the composition of the nervous
system and in the state of being, but at the
global level the processes of digestion and
hematopoiesis improve... A temporary ar-
rest of the vital processes becomes a source
of renewal and of great energy for these
same processes. Abstinence from habitual
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the elements of the tissues become stronger
and are enriched with proteins. (...) After
my experiments I came to the conclusion
that fasting is not only an effective thera-
peutic remedy, but also a practice that de-
serves attention as an educational
method". Dr. Zeland explained his observations in the ar-
ticle " O posledovatelnom


	pumpkin	pie	spice

Directions

1. Simply	add	the	ingredients	to	your	juicer. Press	the	ingredients	and	pour	the
juice	into	glasses. 2. Sprinkle	some	extra	pumpkin	pie	spice	on	the	top.Spicy	Tangerine	Treat
(Ready	in	about	15	minutes	|	Servings	4)

Ingredients

1. 4	tangerines

1. 4	carrots

1. 1	small	beetroot

1. 1/2"	ginger

1. 1/2	teaspoon	Maca	powder

Directions

1. Peel	the	tangerines	but	leave	the	white	pith. Juice	the	tangerines	and
transfer	the	juice	to	the	blender. 2. Add	the	carrots,	beetroot,	ginger,	and	Maca	powder. Blend	until	smooth. 3. Serve	at	once	and	enjoy!Perfect	Summer	Juice
(Ready	in	about	15	minutes	|	Servings	2)

Ingredients

1. 1/2	medium	watermelon

1. 1/2	medium	pineapple

1. 1/4	teaspoon	Maca	powder

1. 1-inch	ginger

Directions

1. Remove	rind	from	watermelon	and	pineapple. Add	them	to	the	juicer. 2. Stir	in	Maca	powder	and	ginger;	process	the	ingredients	in	the	juicer. 3. This	is	a	delicious	anti-inflammatory	juice	and	it	can	protect	our	body
against	dehydration	and	heart	diseases.Wheatgrass	Citrus	Juice
(Ready	in	about	10	minutes	|	Servings	2)

Ingredients

1. 30	tablespoons	wheatgrass	juice

1. 3	oranges

1. 2	grapefruits

1. 1	lime

1. 2	sprigs	rosemary

Directions

1. Put	all	the	ingredients	into	the	blender;	mix	well	and	pour	into	the	glasses. 2. This	amazing	juice	cleanses	the	blood	and	regulates	blood	pressure.Spicy	Powerful	Drink
(Ready	in	about	10	minutes	|	Servings	2)

Ingredients

1. 1	cucumber

1. 1/2	jicama,	peeled

1. 1/2	bell	pepper

1. 1	small-sized	red	onion,	peeled

1. 1	orange,	peeled

1. A	dash	cayenne	pepper

Directions

1. Wash	all	your	ingredients	and	transfer	them	to	a	juice	extractor. 2. Pour	the	ingredients	into	glasses. Dust	with	some	extra	cayenne	pepper. 3. This	spicy	combination	of	vegetables	and	fruits	will	provide	you	with	lots
of	energy!Oh	Sweet	Cauliflower
(Ready	in	about	10	minutes	|	Servings	2)

Ingredients

1. 1	medium-sized	head	cauliflower

1. 1	apple

1. 2	oranges,	peeled

1. 1	celery	rib

1. 1	carrot

Directions

1. Add	all	ingredients	through	a	juicer. 2. Pour	into	two	chilled	glasses. 3. Drink	at	once	and	enjoy!Cherry	and	Sweet	Potato	Juice
(Ready	in	about	10	minutes	|	Servings	4)

Ingredients

1. 1/2	cup	dried	cherries

1. 1	sweet	potato

1. 4	tangerines,	peeled

1. 1	fennel

1. 1"	ginger

1. A	dash	of	ground	nutmeg

Directions

1. Place	all	of	the	above	ingredients	in	your	juice	extractor. Process	until	you
get	the	juice. 2. Pour	the	juice	into	four	chilled	glasses	and	garnish	with	drinking	straws. 3. Sprinkle	with	some	extra	ground	nutmeg. Enjoy!Peach	and	Raspberry	Juice
(Ready	in	about	10	minutes	|	Servings	4)

Ingredients

1. 3	peaches,	pitted

1. 2	apricots,	pitted

1. 10	raspberries

1. 1	½"	ginger

1. A	dash	of	Chinese	5-spice

Directions

1. Add	all	ingredients	through	your	juice	extractor. Serve	over	crushed	ice. 2. This	refreshing	juice	is	rich	source	of	vitamin	C	and	potassium,	which	may
help	cleanse	the	intestine.Cranberry	Blast
(Ready	in	about	10	minutes	|	Servings	2)

Ingredients

1. 1	cup	cranberries

1. 2	carrots,	trimmed

1. 1⁄2	cup	fresh	pineapple	chunks

Directions

1. Process	the	cranberries,	carrots,	and	pineapple	following	the	manufacturer’s
directions. 2. Add	crushed	ice	if	desired. Serve	as	soon	as	possible	and	enjoy. 3. Cranberries	are	packed	with	phytoflavinoids,	antioxidants,	and	vitamins. Therefore,	this	juice	can	lower	your	risk	of	cancer	and	heart	disease.Orange	Blueberry	Delight
(Ready	in	about	10	minutes	|	Servings	2)

Ingredients

1. 1	orange,	peeled

1. 1	cup	blueberries

1. 1	large-sized	banana,	peeled

Directions

1. Process	the	orange	and	blueberries	through	an	electronic	juicer	following
the	manufacturer’s	instructions. 2. Add	the	banana	and	transfer	everything	to	a	blender;	blend	until	the	mixture
is	uniform	and	smooth. Serve	as	soon	as	possible.Pear	and	Tangerine	Boost	Juice
(Ready	in	about	10	minutes	|	Servings	2)

Ingredients

1. 1	large	carrot,	trimmed

1. 1	sweet	potato,	peeled	and	diced

1. 1	apple,	cored

1. 1	ripe	pear,	cored

1. 2	medium	tangerines,	peeled

Directions

1. Clean	the	ingredients	thoroughly. 2. Press	the	carrot	and	sweet	potato	through	your	juicer	following	the
manufacturer’s	directions. 3. Add	the	apple,	pear,	and	tangerine	segments;	process	again	and	serve	right
now. 4. When	choosing	pears,	keep	in	mind	that	softer	pears	yield	more	pulp	and
less	juice	to	your	drink.Spicy	Cucumber	with	Key	Lime
(Ready	in	about	10	minutes	|	Servings	1)

Ingredients

1. 1	clove	garlic,	peeled

1. 1	cucumber

1. 1	teaspoon	dried	dill	weed

1. 2	scallions,	trimmed

1. 2	key	limes

Directions

1. Process	your	ingredients	through	a	juicer	according	to	the	manufacturer’s
directions. 2. Stir	before	serving	and	serve	over	ice	cubes	if	desired. 3. Cucumber	is	a	natural	diuretic,	so	this	juice	benefits	our	digestion.Powerful	Green	Juice
(Ready	in	about	10	minutes	|	Servings	2)

Ingredients

1. 2	cups	fresh	green	beans

1. 5	large	leaves	lettuce

1. 1	cucumber

1. 1	tomato

1. 1	lemon	cut	into	quarters,	peeled

Directions

1. First	of	all,	press	the	beans	through	your	electronic	juicer. 2. Stir	in	the	lettuce,	followed	by	the	cucumber,	tomato,	and	the	lemon. 3. Mix	the	juice	thoroughly	and	serve	immediately. 4. Punch	up	your	energy	levels	with	this	great	vitamin	juice!Yam	and	Pineapple	Juice
(Ready	in	about	10	minutes	|	Servings	2)

Ingredients

1. 1	yam,	peeled

1. 4	tangerines,	peeled

1. 2	carrots,	trimmed

1. 1	small-sized	pineapple

1. 1/2	teaspoon	Maca	p


in
the
bladder,
sand
in
the
kidneys,
a
stone
in
the
right
kidney. In
winter,
when
the
activity
of
the
kidneys
is
particularly
strong,
I
starved
for
23
days. I
regularly
drank
all
the
urine
and
did
mini-enemas
with
the
urine
evaporated
to
one-half
to
one-third. In
addition,
daily
hot
baths
and
steam
three
times
a
week. Due
to
the
influence
of
all
these
means,
the
kidneys
and
the
entire
urinary
system
were
powerfully
cleansed
and
their
functions
were
restored. The
urine
became
a
crystal
clear
healing
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of
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fully
restored
and
the
tumor
has
disappeared. I
no
longer
have
discomfort
when
urinating. The
pain
in
the
lower
back
disappeared,
all
the
vertebrae
returned
to
their
places,
the
function
of
the
intervertebral
discs
was
restored. The
body
now
produces
more
heat. holds
water
better,
gains
weight
quickly.'Urinotherapy
and
liver
diseases
In
Ayurvedic
medicine,
urine
was
considered
a
remedy
for
the
most
serious
diseases,
especially
liver
diseases. We
already
know
why
it
was
so
from
what
we
read. The
best
methodology
for
treating
the
liver
is
as
follows:
Drink
50-100
grams
of
urine
2-4
times
a
day,
make
compresses
on
the
area
of
  the
liver
at
night
with
the
help
of
a
woolen
cloth
soaked
in
quarter
urine. As
a
supplement,
it
is
necessary
to
drink
a
strong
decoction
of
rosehips. If
there
are
no
rosehips,
just
drink
hot
boiled
water. For
example,
with
obstruction
of
the
bile
ducts,
bile
is
secreted
by
the
liver,
but
cannot
reach
the
intestines
due
to
blocked
bile
ducts,
so
it
goes
into
the
blood
and
then
into
the
urine. At
the
same
time,
a
person
feels
pain,
weakness,
wants
to
vomit,
etc. Due
to
the
lack
of
bile
in
the
digestive
tract,
fats
and
proteins
cannot
be
fully
digested. Doctors
prescribe
pills
to
compensate
for
the
lack
of
bile. At
the
same
time,
all
these
substances
are
in
the
urine. Bile
and
enzymes
from
the
liver
that
are
contained
in
the
urine
can
to
circulate
repeatedly
and
not
get
lost. Therefore,
the
return
intake
of
urine
helps
both
digestion
and
normalization
of
liver
functions
thanks
to
the
homeopathic
principle
and
flushing
of
the
bile
ducts. Hepatitis
is
inflammation
of
the
liver
of
viral
or
bacterial
origin. Example:
“I
have
been
drinking
urine
every
morning
for
over
a
year
and
three
months
and
doing
massage
with
steamed
urine. The
results
are
positive,
angina
and
colds
have
stopped
bothering
me,
I
sleep
like
a
baby,
I
work
all
day
at
the
cottage
without
fatigue,
osteochondrosis
makes
me
less
angry,
the
liver
is
normal. I
had
cleansed
my
liver
three
times
before,
which
came
out
with
a
lot
of
black
bile
and
softened
stones. And
even
before
that,
Iwas
treated
by
a
doctor
for
my
liver,
from
which
16
large
stones
and
a
whole
glass
of
small
stones
came
out. Comment
and
recommendation:
After
cleansing
the
liver,
the
diet
was
not
changed,
so
the
stones
continued
to
grow. The
urine
diluted
the
bile
and
improved
the
liver,
but
it
is
necessary
to
change
the
diet
and
follow
the
diet. Example:
"Through
urine
therapy
and
one-day
fasting
every
week,
I
cleansed
my
intestines
and
liver
and
subsequently
got
rid
of
depression
and
severe
hypertensive
crises,
which
mostly
came
between
3
and
5
in
the
morning. I
also
cured
my
hepatitis. I
practice
a
separate
diet
and
I
got
rid
of
constant
bloating
in
the
intestine.'Urinotherapy
and
diabetes
Urina
copes
well
with
this
ailment. In
this
case,
it
is
recommended
to
drink
50-100
grams
of
urine
2-3
times
a
day,
to
cleanse
the
intestines
and
liver,
and
to
make
poultices
on
the
area
of
  the
pancreas
with
the
most
suitable
type
of
urine. In
the
initial
stages
of
diabetes,
you
can
apply
an
enema
with
Shankprokšalana,
with
the
addition
of
slightly
salty
water,
evaporated
or
activated
urine. This
enema
is
recommended
to
be
done
once
every
three
days
until
complete
healing. The
total
amount
of
liquid
is
from
3
to
4
liters. The
ratio
between
salt
water
and
urine
is
about
3
liters
of
water
per
500
grams
of
evaporated
urine. Example:
“I
once
met
a
group
of
old
people
on
a
train
who
were
full
of
energy
and
had
a
healthy
complexion. When
I
asked
how
they
maintain
such
health,
they
replied
that
they
have
cured
all
diseases,
including
diabetes,
with
urine
therapy
and
feel
young. At
that
time,
I
had
been
suffering
from
severe
diabetes
for
many
years,
the
blood
sugar
content
reached
29. 7
units. After
meeting
on
the
train,
I
started
drinking
my
own
urine
every
morning
for
about
two
months. I
didn't
follow
any
diet. Blood
sugar
dropped
to
5. 4
and
there
was
none
in
the
urine. I
maintain
this
state
to
this
day. ”
Next
follows
a
series
of
excerpts
from
letters
from
one
and
the
same
person,
showing
how
to
fight
diabetes
and
related
diseases. Letter
#1:
"I
have
had
diabetes
for
seven
years
and
fungal
eczema
for
five
years. I
started
treatment
with
urine
therapy. I
drink
urine
three
times
a
day,
I
massage
my
hands,
feet,
neck
and
face
with
a
quarter's
urine
once
a
day
after
11
p. m.


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Conference Course Handout. ”
Chapter Eight: More, on Occasion
t w e l v e  h u n d r e d  m e n :  Micheal Clodfelter, W arfar e and Armed Conflicts: A Statistical Encyclopedia of
Casualty and Other Figur es, 1492–2015, 4th ed. (Jef ferson, NC: McFarland, 2017), 277. 3 0  o r  m o r e  t i m e s :  J. M. Da Costa, “On Irritable Heart; a Clinical Study of a Form of Functional Cardiac
Disorder and its Consequences,” American Journal of Medical Sciences,  n. s. 61, no. 121
(1871). T h e  s a m e  s y m p t o m s :  Jef frey A. Lieberman, “From ‘Soldier ’ s Heart’ to ‘V ietnam Syndrome’:
Psychiatry’ s 100-Y ear Quest to Understand PTSD,” The Star, Mar. 7, 2015,
https://www. thestar. com/news/insight/2015/03/07/solving-the-riddle-of-soldiers-heart-post-
traumatic-stress-disorder -ptsd. html ; Christopher Ber gland. “Chronic Stress Can Damage Brain
Structure and Connectivity,” Psychology T oday, Feb. 12, 2004. 2 0  p e r c e n t  o f  s o l d i e r s :  “From Shell-Shock to PTSD, a Century of Invisible W ar T rauma,” PBS
NewsHour, Nov. 11, 2018, https://www. pbs. or g/newshour/nation/from-shell-shock-to-ptsd-a-
century-of-invisible-war -trauma ; Caroline Alexander, “The Shock of W ar,” Smithsonian,  Sept. 2010, https://www. smithsonianmag. com/history/the-shock-of-war -
55376701/#Mxod3dfdosgFt3cQ. 99. b r e a t h s  a r e  s o  r e l a x i n g :  As well, the lower lungs contain from 60 to 80 percent of blood-saturated alveoli,
for easier and more ef ficient gas exchange. Body, Mind, and Sport, 223. h a s  a n  o p p o s i t e  r o l e :  Phillip Low, “Overview of the Autonomic Nervous System,” Mer ck Manual,
consumer version, https://www. merckmanuals. com/home/brain,-spinal-cord,-and-nerve-
disorders/autonomic-nervous-system-disorders/overview-of-the-autonomic-nervous-system. H e a r t  r a t e  i n c r e a s e s :  “How Stress Can Boost Immune System,” ScienceDaily, June 21, 2012; “Functions
of the Autonomic Nervous System,” Lumen, https://courses. lumenlearning. com/boundless-
ap/chapter/functions-of-the-autonomic-nervous-system/. p u p i l s  d i l a t e :  Joss Fong, “Eye-Opener: Why Do Pupils Dilate in Response to Emotional States.,”
Scientific American, Dec. 7, 2012, https://www. scientificamerican. com/article/eye-opener -why-
do-pupils-dialate/. h e i g h t e n e d  s y m p a t h e t i c  a l e r t :  The sympathetic control center is located not in the brain but in the
vertebral ganglia along the spine, while the parasympathetic system is located further up in the
brain. This may not be a coincidence. Some researchers, such as Stephen Por ges, suggest that
the sympathetic system is a more primitive system while the parasympathetic system is more
evolved. a n  h o u r  o r  m o r e :  “What Is Stress.,” American Institute of Stress, https://www. stress. or g/daily-life. m a n  n a m e d  N a r o p a :  “T ibetan Lama to T each an Introduction to T ummo, the Y oga of Psychic Heat at
HAC January 21,” Healing Arts Center (St. Louis), Dec. 20, 2017,
https://www. thehealingartscenter. com/hac-news/tibetan-lama-to-teach-an-introduction-to-
tummo-the-yoga-of-psychic-heat-at-hac ; “NAROP A,” Garchen Buddhist Institute, July 14,
2015, https://garchen. net/naropa. w r o t e  D a v i d - N é e l :  Alexandra David-Néel, My Journey to Lhasa  (1927; New Y ork: Harper Perennial,
2005), 135. P r o f e s s i o n a l  s u r f e r s,  m i x e d  m a r t i a l  a r t s  f i g h t e r s :  Nan-Hie In, “Breathing Exercises, Ice Baths: How W im Hof
Method Helps Elite Athletes and Navy Seals,” South China Morning Post, Mar. 25, 2019,
https://www. scmp. com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3002901/wim-hof-method-how-ice-
baths-and-breathing-techniques. H i s  p r i m a r y  f o c u s  i s  t h e  v a g u s :  Stephen W. Por ges, The Pocket Guide to the Polyvagal Theory: The
T ransformative Power of Feeling Safe,  Norton Series on Interpersonal Neurobiology (New
Y ork: W. W. Norton, 2017), 131, 140, 160, 173, 196, 242, 234. c a l l  i t  f a i n t i n g :  Specifically, when the vagus nerve is stimulated, the heart rate slows and the blood
vessels dilate, making it harder for blood to defeat gravity and be pumped to the brain. This
temporary decrease in blood flow to the brain can cause the fainting episode. o r g a n s  c u t  o f f  f r o m  n o r m a l :  Steven Park, Sleep Interrupted: A Physician Reveals the #1 Reason Why So
Many of Us Ar e Sick and T ir ed  (New Y ork: Jodev Press, 2008), Kindle locations 1443–46. l e s s e n  t h e s e  s y m p t o m s :  “V agus Nerve Stimulation,” Mayo Clinic, https://www. mayoclinic. or g/tests-
procedures/vagus-nerve-stimulation/about/pac-20384565 ; Crystal T. Engineer et al., “V agus
Nerve Stimulation as a Potential Adjuvant to Behavioral Therapy for Autism and Other
Neurodevelopmental Disorders,” Journal of Neur odevelopmental Disor ders 9 (July 2017): 20. l e s s  i n v a s i v e  w a y :  There was also swinging. Rocking chairs and porch swings were very common in
houses before the first half of the twentieth century. They may have been so popular because
swinging shifts blood pressure, which allows messages to more easily travel back and forth
along the vagus nerve. This is why so many autistic children (who often have poor vagal tone
and feel constantly under threat) respond so well to swinging. Cold exposure, like splashingcold water on the face, also stimulates the vagus nerve, which sends messages to the heart to
lower the heart rate. (Place your face in cold water and your heart rate will quickly drop. ) Por ges, Pocket Guide to the Polyvagal Theory,  211–12. s p e e d  u p  o u r  h e a r t :  Some very rare exceptions are demonstrated by yogis; these are discussed in the
final chapter. w h e n  t o  b r e a t h e :  Roderik J. S. Gerritsen and Guido P. H. Band, “Breath of Life: The Respiratory V agal
Stimulation Model of Contemplative Activity,” Fr ontiers in Human Neur oscience  12 (Oct. 2018): 397; Christopher Ber gland, “Longer Exhalations Are an Easy W ay to Hack Y our V agus
Nerve,” Psychology T oday, May 9, 2019. W i l l i n g  o u r s e l v e s :  Moran Cerf, “Neuroscientists Have Identified How Exactly a Deep Breath Changes
Y our Mind,” Quartzy, Nov. 19, 2017; Jose L. Herrero et al., “Breathing above the Brain Stem:
V olitional


) amounts, leaving a  1-inch (2.5
cm) headspace. Remove air, label and seal. Freeze for up to 6 months. Fr eezing T urnips
1. Select Equipment:  Se lect suitable-size freezer c ontainers, bags or
Mason jars ( Freezing ). 2. Blanc h cube d turnips in b oiling water for 2 minutes. Lift out and
plunge i nto cold  water. Let stand for 2 minutes. Drain and pat dry. Pack into
containers, leavi ng a 1-inch (2.5  cm) headspace. Remove air, lab el and seal. Freeze for up to 9 months. OR
Purée:  C ook cubes in boiling, salted  water for 5 to 6 minutes or until
tender. D rain an d cool slightly, then mash using a potato masher. Pack into
containers, leavi ng a 1-inch (2.5  cm) headspace. Remove air, lab el and seal. Freeze for up to 6 months. Z u c c h i n i
SOMETIMES YOU WILL SEE THE WORD COURGETTE,
especially when  reading British or French cookbooks. Cour gette is French
for z ucchini, a ty pe of summer s quash that was developed in Ita ly. Zucchini
(Cucurbita pepo)  is long and slender, and usually dark green over yellow,
giving a striped, sometimes speckled ef fect. It can grow huge, but the
smaller fruits are fresh, tend er and delicate in flavour and best for
preserving. Good Pr eserving V arieties
A vailable year -round, local zucc hini peaks in August. All varieties are good
for preserving. All Gr een Bush:  Light speckles on dark green skin; early variety
Newer zucchini varieties are golden yellow in skin colour, and some are round or globe-shaped
Condor:  Nutty flavour; good for baking and preserving. Costata
Romanesco:  Ric h flavour; as  a bonus, produces male blossoms that can be
stuf fed and cooked in addition to the fruits. Eight Ball:  Round, baseball-size fruits that are great for stuf fing; easy to
pickle and can. Golden Dawn:  Golden yellow skin; mild flesh.Pur chasing/Storing
1 lb (500 g) yields 3 cups (750 mL) sliced or cubed zucchini. Y ou will need about 1-1/2 lb (750 g) for each quart (1 L) jar. A medium-green zucchini hybrid with smooth, cylindrical fruit, Radiant is good for pickles, salsas
and other preserves; smooth skin means peeling is not essential. Choose firm, well-rounded zucchini, with tender, glossy, unblemished skin. Fruits longer than 3 to 6 inches (8 to 15 cm) will be tougher and have more
fibre, but zucchini up to about 10 inches (25 cm) long can be pickled. Good W ith
Culinary herbs such as oregano, sage, chives, basil, bay,
thyme, chervil, rosemary. Spices such as nutmeg, cumin, coriander, curry blends. Rice or pasta (in sauces or stuf fed with rice mixtures). Other vegetables, such as tomatoes, garlic, onions, leeks,
eggplant, peppers. Pr eparation
Scrub in  a sink full of cool wa ter to which a drop of food-safe soap has
been ad ded. Rin se well and pat dry. T rim away the blossom end and the
rounded end only if necessary. Leave the peel on if fruit is tender; peel
away strips of skin if mature or damaged. Canning Zucchini
See detailed canning information, Preparing and Canning V egetables.1. Pr epar e Equipment:  W ash and heat pint (2-cup/500 mL) or quart (1 L)
jars, and scald the lids, funnel, ladle and tongs ( Pressure Canner Method ). 2. For every 2 cups (500 mL)  of cut zucchini, bring 2 cups (500 mL)
water or br oth to a boil. 3. Pack quarter ed or cubed zucchini into jars either hot or raw. Make a  Hot Pack:  Add zucchini to  gently boiling water or broth and boil
for 1 minute. Drain, reserving cooking liquid. Fill hot jars with hot
zucchini, shakin g the jar to pack fairly tightly. Pour hot cooking liquid over
zucchini, leavin g a 1-inch (2.5 cm) headspace. Run a thin non-metallic
utensil a round th e inside of the jar to allow air to escape. W ipe s ealing edge
of ja rs w ith a clean, damp, lint-free cloth. Position flat lids over the tops of
jars and hand-tighten screw bands. OR
Make a Raw Pack:  Fill jars with quartered or cubed zucchini, shaking the
jar t o pa ck fairly tightly. Cover with hot water or broth, leavi ng a 1-inch
(2.5 cm)  headsp ace. Run a thin non-metallic utensil around the i nside of the
jar to allow air t o escape. Add hot liquid, if necessary, to leave a  1-inch (2.5
cm) headspace. W ipe sealing edge of jars with a clean, damp, lint-free
cloth. Position flat lids over the tops of jars and hand-tighten screw bands. 4. P lace jars in  pr essur e canner:  Use  a Pressure Canner accordi ng to the
chart below for Dial-Gauge or follow manufacturer ’ s instructions. 5. Cool, Label and Stor e:  T urn of f heat; let pressure return to zero
naturally. Once gauge shows 0 pressure, wait 2 minutes then open the vent.Unlock and remove canner lid. W ait 10 minutes then lift jars from canner
and place on a clean towel or ra ck. Do not re-tighten screw ba nds. Let the
jars cool  to room temperature. T his may take from 12 to 24 hours. Remove
and store screw bands. Check lid seals ( Pressure Canner Method ). W ipe and
label sealed jars. Store in a cool, dark place. f i v e - s p i c e  z u c c h i n i  p i c k l e s
As anyon e who has ever gr own zucchini knows, the gar den always pr oduces
an ample amount. If you can get out and harvest one good lot of the bright
yellow f lowers, this helps to thin the yield out slightly and pr ov ides a very
nice dish when stuffed with rice and poached in tomato sauce. MAKES ABOUT 10 CUPS (2.5 L)
9 cups (2.25 L) sliced zucchini
2–1/2 cups (625 mL) thinly sliced onions
1/3 cup (75 mL) pickling salt
3 cups (750 mL) white wine vinegar
1 cup (250 mL) granulated sugar
3 tbsp (45 mL) Five-Spice Blend  (stor e-bought), tied in a cheesecloth
bag

1. In a stoneware crock or non-re active bowl, combine zucchini and onions. Sprinkle with salt and cover wi th water. Let stand for 2 hours. Pour into a
lar ge colander and drain well, di scarding the liquids. Rinse with fresh water
and drain well. 2. Heat five 1-pint (2-cup/500 mL) jars in boiling water, and scald the lids,
lifter, funnel and tongs ( Boiling W ater Method, Step by Step ). 3. In a M aslin p an or canning kettle, combine vinegar and su gar. T ie the
spice bag to a handle. Bring to a  boil over high heat, stirring constantly Addzucchini and onions and boil gently stirring frequently for 5 minutes. T ry making your own authenti c Chinese five-spice blend for these zippy
pickles—the flav our will be clea r and fresh, and you can tailor the amounts
to suit your taste. 4. Skim of f and discard any foam. Using tongs, fill hot jars with zucchini
and onions to within 1 inch (2.5 cm) of the top. Shake the jar to pack fairly
tightly L adle ho t brine over, le aving a 1/2-inch (1 cm) headsp ace. Run a
thin non-metalli c utensil around the inside of the jar to allow a ir to escape. Add more hot brine, if necessary to leave a 1/2-inch (1 cm) headspace. W ipe rims, top with flat lids and screw on metal rings. Return jars to the hot
water ba th, topping up with hot water if necessary Bring to a  full rolling
boil and process jars for 10 minutes ( Boiling W ater Method, Step by Step ). 5. Remo ve cann er lid and wait 5 minutes before removing jars t o a towel or
rack to cool completely Check seals, label and store in a cool place for up to
1 year. m e d i t e r r a n e a


 servitude. But our culture teaches that it is
naughty to disobey, that you shouldn’t do anything that is against
the rules. The important thing is to determine for yourself which
rules work, and are necessary to preserve order in our culture and
which can be broken without harm to yourself or others. There is
no percentage in rebelling just for the sake of rebelling, but there are
great rewards in being your own person and living your life accord-
ing to your own standards. *Hermann Hesse, Demian  (New York: Bantam Books, 1974), p. 53. BREAKING THE BARRIER OF CONVENTION  / 151Resisting Enculturation and Traditions When They Affect You
Negatively
Progress, yours personally and the world’s, depends on unreason-
able men, rather than people who adapt to their society and accept
whatever comes along. Progress depends on individuals who are
innovators, who reject convention and fashion their own worlds. In
order to shift from coping to doing, you’ll have to learn to resist
enculturation and the many pressures to conform. To function fully,
a resistance to enculturation is almost a given. You may be viewed
by some as insubordinate, which is the price you’ll pay for thinking
for yourself. You may be seen as different, be labeled selfish or rebel-
lious, incur disapproval from many “normal” people, and at times
be ostracized. Some people will not take kindly to your resistance
to norms they’ve adopted for themselves. You’ll hear the old argu-
ment of, “What if everybody decided to obey only the rules they
wanted to. What kind of a society would we have then. ” The simple
answer to this, of course, is that everybody won’t. Most people’s
addiction to external supports and shoulds prohibits such a stand. What we’re talking about here has nothing to do with anarchy. No one wants to destroy society, but many of us would like to give
the individual more freedom within it, freedom from meaningless
musts and silly shoulds. Even sensible laws and rules will not apply under every set of
circumstances. What we are striving for is choice, that is, the ability
to be free from the servant mentality of constant adherence to the
shoulds. You do not have to be always as your culture expects you
to be. If you are, and feel an inability to be otherwise; you are indeed
a follower, one of a flock who allows others to determine his course. Leading your own life involves flexibility and repeated personal
assessments of how well the rule works at a particular present mo-
ment. True, it’s often easier to follow, to blindly do as you’re told,
but once you recognize152 / Your Erroneous Zonesthat the law is there to serve you, not to make you a servant, you
can begin to eliminate that musterbation behavior. If you’re going to learn to resist enculturation, you’ll have to be-
come a shrugger. Others will still choose to obey even if it hurts
them, and you will have to learn to allow them their choice. No an-
ger, only your own convictions. A colleague of mine was in the
Navy, stationed aboard an aircraft carrier home ported in San
Francisco at the time President Eisenhower was visiting northern
California on a political swing. They were commanded to spell out
in human formation the words, HI IKE, so that the President could
look down from his helicopter and view the message. My friend
decided the idea was insane, and decided not to do it, because it
conflicted with everything he stood for. But rather than stage a revolt,
he simply slipped away for the afternoon, and allowed everyone
else to participate in this demeaning ritual. He passed up his one
chance to dot the i in Hi. No put-down of those who chose otherwise,
no useless fighting, simply shrugging and letting others go their
own way. Resisting enculturation means making decisions for yourself and
carrying them out as efficiently and quietly as possible. No bandwag-
ons or hostile demonstrations where they will do no good. The
foolish rules, traditions and policies will never go away, but you
don’t have to be a part of them. Just shrug as others go through their
sheep motions. If they want to behave that way, fine for them but
that’s not for you. To make a big fuss is almost always the surest
way to incur wrath and create more obstacles for yourself. You’ll
find scores of everyday occurrences where it is easier to circumvent
the rules quietly than to start a protest movement. You can decide
to be the person you want to be, or the one others want you to be. It’s up to you. Virtually all new ideas which have resulted in change in our soci-
ety were at one time scorned, and many of them were illegal as well. All progress involves flying in the face of old rules that no longer
apply. People ridiculed the Edisons, Henry Fords, Einsteins, and
Wright Brothers—until they were successful. BREAKING THE BARRIER OF CONVENTION  / 153You will meet with contempt too as you begin to resist meaningless
policies. Some Typical Should Behaviors
The roll call of “have-to” behaviors could fill an entire book. Here
is a sampling of the more common examples of these actions as they
surface in our culture. • Believing that there is a place for everything and everything
must be in its place. The organization syndrome means you are un-
comfortable if things aren’t in their designated locations. • Asking “What should I wear” on a regular basis, as if there were
only one acceptable mode of dressing and it is determined by other
people. White pants and pastel colors are only worn in the summer. Wool is always  a winter fabric, and other similar “being controlled
by the seasons” musts  that infiltrate your life. (In Hawaii,  James
Michener describes the New Englanders who arrived in the tropical
climate of Hawaii, and when October arrived, even though it was
still eighty-five degrees, they habitually trotted out their winter
clothes and dressed uncomfortably for six months…Why. Because
they were supposed to. ) Being a slave to the dictates of fashion critics,
and wearing only “What’s in” because, after all, you have to  fit in. • Assuming that certain drinks must go with certain food. White
wine must accompany fish and fowl. Red wine goes only with beef. Being locked into somebody’s rules on what to eat with what. • Shifting blame for your actions to others. “It’s really her fault,
she made us late. ” “Don’t blame me, he’s the one who did it. ”
• You must go to a wedding or send a gift, even if you don’t like
them. You just don’t ignore invitations even when you want154 / Your Erroneous Zonesto. You may feel resentful about buying the gift, but go through the
motions anyhow because that’s the way things are supposed to be
done. Conversely, attending funerals that you’d rather not go to,
but do because you’re supposed to. You must attend such formal
functions to show that you grieve or respect or have the appropriate
emotions. • Attending religious services which you dislike and don’t believe
in because it is expected of you and you want to do the right thing. • Giving titles to those who serve you, which elevates them by
implication to a position higher than you. What do you call your
dentist. If it’s doctor, is it really just a vocational title. Do you say
Carpenter Jones, or Plumber Smith. If it is out of respect for his po-
sition, what makes you think his position is loftier than yours. If he
is paid to serve you, why is it that he gets a title and you get called
by your name. • Going to bed when it gets to be bedtime, rather than when you’re
tired. • Having sex only one or two ways because those are the only
acceptable ways, or only participating in sexual activities when all
conditions are met, such as, the kids are asleep, you are not tired,
it’s dark in the room, you’re in your own bed, and on and on. • Selecting roles in daily living because the culture demands it. Women do the dishes, men take out the garbage. Housework is for
the wife, outdoor work is for the husband. Boys do this, girls do
that. • Obedience to silly household rules and traditions that don’t
work for your family, such as asking permission to leave the table,
everyone eating at the same time when it is more inconvenient to
do it that way or bedtimes that are without rationale. • Following the dictates of all signs whether they make sense or
not. No Talking. No Entry. No anything. Never challenging a sign,
or even assuming that it doesn’t belong there in the first place. People
make signs and people also make mistakes. BREAKING THE BARRIER OF CONVENTION  / 155• Keeping mattress tags on for years because they say do not re-
move under penalty of law. • Always having Sunday dinner at Mamma’s, although you’d
rather not. After all, it is a tradition, and even if everyone doesn’t
like it, including Mamma, you must preserve tradition. • When reading a book, always starting at page one and reading
every


 nutrients, their bodies can easily become depleted. We need to feed them well so they
are strong and feel happy. We do not have to be victims of tooth decay. The dietary guidelines I have suggested, when closely
followed, are a powerful tool for preventing and halting tooth decay. In the wake of these
dysfunctional treatments for tooth decay, there lies a simple and profound method to dramatically
improve the health of your children: good nutrition. Since about 82% of children’s decayed primary teeth fall out without them experiencing any
symptoms and without any sort of nutritional treatment, imagine what the results would be with
specially reinforced nutrition to prevent against infection and remineralize the tooth. Even with
successful nutritional treatments, the teeth might still decay a bit for a while, and some may not look
very attractive. Even if one or two baby teeth do not make it to their full life, changing your child’s
diet will make a lasting impact on his health for the rest of his life and help form healthy adult teeth. Your child’s dental health is in your hands. Reclaim responsibility for your children's dental health!About the Author
Ramiel Nagel is a father who resides in Los Gatos, California. Ramiel became interested in natural
health when he discovered that his daughter was suffering from tooth decay. His background of study
includes emotional health care, hatha yoga and bhakti yoga of devotion. Ramiel earned a B.A. in Legal Studies from the University of California at Santa Cruz. He feels
compelled to bring the knowledge contained in this book to the world so that other people can be
healthier and happier. The work is done in the spirit of service to all. His health websites include:
www.yourreturn.org
www.curetoothdecay.com
www.healingourchildren. org
www.preconceptionhealth.orgHow to Order Additional Copies
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2010.<|eot_id|><|begin_of_text|>Summarize the following text section accurately and concisely. Maintain specific details and numerical information, and use anti-repetition mechanisms:

        Parents can be lazy and claim that decay is inevitable, and that as parents one
can do nothing about it. This type of excuse is subtle. It encourages parent not to be responsible for
their child's health and it relinquishes one’s decision-making power to an authority figure, such as a
dentist. Cosmetic Appearance
If your child’s teeth are decayed, even if they are functional and protected, they may not look very
pretty. Your young child, however, thinks everything is beautiful. If her teeth do not conform to the
ideal standard of beauty, it won’t concern her as long as she is innocent of those standards. Otherwise, the condition of her teeth will seem quite natural and good to her. It is the adult mind and
vision that demand a certain cosmetic appearance for our children’s teeth. From our conscious and
many times limited vision, we may want to hide that our child has tooth decay. I want to encourage
you to find beauty in your child’s teeth even with the decay. If her teeth have ceased to decay, then
they now represent a triumph. They show you what sort of healing is possible, and remind you of how
important and cherished your child’s health is. When you make the choice about the cosmetics of your
child's baby teeth, make the choice that will honor your child and her needs, not one that pays tribute
to the adult world filled with superficiality. Truth & Knowledge
Within the pages of this book I have provided you with a more accurate view of tooth decay than has
been generally presented to the public. This is based upon the physiological and biological processes
that occur in the natural world. This information has taken a significant amount of motivation and
dedication to find. I have done my best to compile


til	the	odor	subsided. Her	headaches	went	away. Some
highly	sensitive	people	retrofit	their	cars	with	safer	materials. Consider	the	risk	of	new	products:	a	new	carpet,	a	freshly	painted	room,	a	new
TV	set,	a	new	mattress. New	products	give	off	high	levels	of	toxic	chemicals. With	the	passage	of	time,	the	volume	of	toxic	chemicals	being	off-gassed	drops
dramatically. Often	you	can	accelerate	the	off-gassing	process	simply	by
applying	heat. For	example,	the	chemicals	contained	in	a	new	car’s	plastics,
adhesives	and	seating	materials	pollute	the	interior	air	of	the	car. During	the	first
few	months,	try	to	leave	a	new	car	parked	in	the	hot	sun	with	the	windows	up	to
bake	out	the	toxins. Air	it	out	regularly,	and	be	sure	to	air	it	out	before	and	while
you	drive. The	risk	of	new	paint	is	something	my	friend	Jim	discovered	when	he	went
from	being	generally	in	good	spirits	to	suffering	the	worst	depression	of	his	life. Actually,	he	felt	suicidal. I	immediately	tried	to	isolate	the	cause	of	Jim’s
malfunctioning	cells. I	discovered	that	Jim	just	had	the	interior	of	his	house
painted;	paint	off-gasses	neurotoxins	that	can	affect	moods	and	mental	function. New	paint	takes	at	least	two	months	to	reach	reasonable	levels	of	safety	for	most
people	(depending	on	biochemical	individuality),	which	is	why	it	is	best	to	paint
only	one	room	at	a	time	and	to	close	freshly	painted	rooms	off	as	much	as
possible	while	they	are	off-gassing. Absolutely	do	not	sleep	in	a	freshly	painted
room! A	good	idea	is	to	schedule	painting	just	before	leaving	on	a	vacation. Jim
stayed	at	his	son’s	house	for	several	weeks,	and	his	problem	was	solved.Another	example	of	toxic	off-gassing	was	brought	to	my	attention	when	a
woman	suffering	flulike	symptoms	came	to	me	for	help. Ellen	Marie	had
“caught	the	flu”	around	Christmas	time	the	previous	year	and	still	was	not	well. Her	physicians	were	dumbfounded,	as	anyone	would	be	if	they	focused	only	on
mitigating	her	symptoms. I	discovered	that	Ellen	Marie	had	moved	into	a	newly	constructed	luxury
home	four	months	prior	to	coming	down	with	“the	flu.”	Her	new	home	was
constructed	with	particleboard,	which	off-gasses	formaldehyde—a	highly	toxic
and	carcinogenic	chemical. Plywood	also	will	off-gas	formaldehyde,	but	far	less
of	it. (Some	new	man-made	building	materials	no	longer	contain	formaldehyde,
but	the	substitutes	used,	such	as	iso-cyanates,	are	also	toxic.) This	poor	woman
was	suffering	from	subtle	and	constant	formaldehyde	poisoning. Her	symptoms
included	immune	suppression,	respiratory	problems,	coughing,	throat	irritation,
headaches,	insomnia,	nausea	and	fatigue. I	suggested	to	Ellen	Marie	that	she	sell
her	new	home	and	move	to	a	safer	environment. She	chose	not	to	move	and	she
remained	ill. Always	select	building	materials	and	furniture	that	are	made	from
real	wood	or	at	least	plywood,	but	not	particleboard. Inventory	Your	Home’s	Hazards
Do	you	have	carpets	in	your	home	and,	if	so,	from	what	are	those	carpets
made? Carpets	made	from	synthetic	fibers	(plastics	such	as	nylon,	acrylic	or
polyester),	especially	when	new,	off-gas	large	amounts	of	toxins. Carpets	are
among	the	most	significant	contributors	to	the	toxicity	of	indoor	air. The	plastic
fibers	used	to	make	carpets	are	very	thin,	thus	creating	an	enormous	amount	of
surface	area	from	which	off-gassing	can	occur. Chemicals	used	in	the	adhesive
backing	and	those	in	the	foam	padding	underlayer	also	off-gas. Carpets	are
treated	with	toxic	soil	and	stain	repellents,	moisture	repellents,	mothproofing	and
other	finishes. These	chemicals	are	effective	for	their	intended	purposes,	but
toxic—an	important	consideration	if	you	are	looking	for	new	floor	coverings	or
considering	a	move	into	a	newly	carpeted	space. That	“new	carpet	smell”	is
toxic,	and	the	best	solution	is	to	use	carpets	made	only	of	natural	fibers
(wool	is
a	good	choice,	though	make	sure	it	is	not	treated	with	toxic	mothproofing
chemicals). Hardwood	or	tile	floors	with	natural-fiber	area	rugs	are	good
alternatives. How	about	the	air	quality	in	your	bedroom,	which	you	typically	breathe	for
eight	consecutive	hours	every	day? What	is	the	composition	of	your	mattress? We	spend	one-third	of	our	lives	in	bed,	and	spending	most	of	that	timeimmediately	next	to	even	mildly	toxic	chemicals	can	take	a	huge	toll. Most
mattresses	today	are	made	of	synthetic	materials	(polyester,	polyurethane,
treated	with	dyes,	flame	retardants,	etc. ),	which	can	off-gas	for	years	and	poison
you	while	you	are	sleeping. Fortunately,	100	percent	natural	mattresses	are
available. Also,	with	a	doctor’s	prescription	you	can	obtain	mattresses
manufactured	without	toxic	flame	retardants	that	otherwise	are	required	by	law. At	the	very	least,	if	you	purchase	a	standard	mattress,	put	it	in	the	garage	and
allow	it	to	off-gas	for	a	few	months	before	sleeping	on	it. Also,	enclose	the
mattress	with	a	thin	polyethylene	drop	cloth	or	a	tightly	woven	barrier-cloth	that
limits	the	amount	of	toxins	you	breathe	nightly. Also,	use	pillows	made	from
natural	materials,	such	as	down. Next,	look	in	your	bathrooms. It’s	likely	that	enough	toxic	chemicals	are	there
to	make	anybody	sick. The	toxic	products	include	not	only	toilet	bowl	cleaners
and	air	fresheners,	but	items	such	as	toothpaste,	mouthwash,	hair	spray,
cosmetics,	shampoo	and	soap	(not	to	mention	the	toxic	chlorinated	water	coming
out	of	the	tap).<|eot_id|><|begin_of_text|>Summarize the following text section accurately and concisely. Maintain specific details and numerical information, and use anti-repetition mechanisms:

        Diagnosing	any	disease	is	simple,	because	there	is	only	one	disease:
malfunctioning	cells. David’s	problem	had	to	be	a	large	number	of
malfunctioning	cells,	that	much	I	knew. The	critical	questions	were:	Why	were
they	malfunctioning,	and	how	to	restore	them	to	normal	function. Four	hours	into	our	conversation,	David	provided	a	key	piece	of	information
that	gave	me	the	answer. David	said	he	liked	tuna	fish,	liked	it	so	much	that	he
typically	ate	two	cans	per	day. This	statement	set	off	alarm	bells	in	my	mind
because	tuna	fish	contains	a	significant	amount	of	mercury—a	highly	toxicheavy	metal	that	poisons	cells	and	deactivates	key	enzymes,	causing	numerous
physical	and	mental	problems,	including	suicidal	tendencies. Mercury	pollution	in	our	oceans	bioaccumulates	(gradually	builds	up)	in	fish
and	is	especially	concentrated	in	l