 Dismissing certain kinds of activities which you’ve never tried. These may include such “weird” things as meditation, yoga, astro-
logy, backgammon, bocci, Mah-jongg, isometrics, or anything that
you don’t know about. EXPLORING THE UNKNOWN  / 131• Viewing sex without imagination. Always doing the same thing
in the same position. Never trying something new and exotic, be-
cause it is different and therefore might be unacceptable. • Hiding behind the same clique of friends and never branching
out with different people who represent new and unknown worlds. Having regular meetings with the same crowd, and staying with
the crowd for a lifetime. • At a party which you attend with your spouse or date, staying
with that person for the entire evening not because you want to but
because you are safe. • Hanging back because of a fear of what might happen if you
ventured into a conversation with strange people on strange topics. Thinking to yourself that they must be smarter, more talented, more
skillful, or more glib, and using this as a reason to avoid a new ex-
perience. • Condemning yourself if you don’t succeed in all your endeavors. These are only a few examples of unhealthy behavior engendered
by fear of the unknown. You can probably make your own list. But
instead of making lists, why not begin to challenge why you want
to live each day the same as the one before, with no possibilities for
growth. The Psychological Support System for Retaining These Behaviors
Here are some common payoffs that keep you from roaming
around in that delicious unknown. • By staying the same you never have to think on your feet. If you
have a good plan, you simply consult your script, rather than your
wits. • Staving off the unknown has its own built-in reward system. The fear of the obscure is strong, and as long as you stay132 / Your Erroneous Zoneswith the familiar, you are keeping that fear at bay, regardless of how
costly it is to you in growth and fulfillment. It’s safer to avoid un-
charted areas. Think of Columbus. Everyone warned him he would
fall over the edge. It is easier to be one of the many treading familiar
ground rather than an explorer risking everything. The unknown
is a challenge and challenges can be threats. • You can say that you are postponing your gratification, which
you’ve heard labeled “mature-behavior,” and thus stay with the fa-
miliar and justify it with such a stance. Thus it is “mature” and
“adult” to put it off, but really it is out of panic and misgiving that
you stay as you are, and avoid unknown parts. • You can feel important by having done it right. You’ve been a
good boy/girl. As long as you see it in failure/success terms, you
can equate your self-worth with your good performance and feel
good. But the right thing in this sense is only someone else’s editorial
opinion. Some Strategies for Coming to Grips with the Mysterious and the
Unknown
• Make selective efforts to try new things even if you are tempted
to stay with the familiar. For example, at a restaurant order a new
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Q: What is the author's main point about worry and the unknown?,
A: The author argues that worry and fear of the unknown can be debilitating and prevent personal growth, and that it is essential to understand the underlying reasons for these behaviors in order to overcome them.
Q: What is the author's view on the concept of security?,
A: The author argues that external security is an illusion and that true security comes from within, as it is the only lasting and healthy form of security.
Q: What is the author's advice on dealing with fear of failure?,
A: The author suggests that one should not equate their self-worth with success or failure, and instead focus on their own internal strength and abilities.
Q: What is the author's stance on the concept of perfection?,
A: The author argues that perfection is an unattainable and unnecessary goal, and that it is essential to recognize that perfection is not a human attribute.
Q: What is the author's advice on decision-making?,
A: The author suggests that one should not get caught up in right and wrong thinking, and instead focus on making choices based on their own values and principles, rather than trying to be "right" or "wrong".<|eot_id|><|begin_of_text|>Instead, shift the process to, “There is
no such thing as the right college. If I select A then these are the
more likely consequences, while B will probably bring about these.”
Neither is right, one is simply different than the other, and you’ll
have no guarantees regardless of the choice to attend, A, B, or Z. Similarly you can ease your indecision-neurosis by viewing all po-
tential outcomes as being neither right nor wrong, good nor bad, or
even better or worse. Simply different. If you buy this dress which
you like, this is how you are going to look, which is only different
from (not better than) wearing that dress. Once you give up those
inaccurate and self-destructive rights and wrongs, you’ll find de-
cision-making a simple matter of weighing which consequences
you’d prefer at a given present-moment. And if you begin to choose
regret over the decision,146 / Your Erroneous Zonesrather than deciding that regret is a waste of your time (because it
keeps you living in the past) you’ll simply resolve to make a different
decision in your next present moment, one that will bring con-
sequences that the earlier decision failed to bring. But never attempt-
ing to put it into a right or wrong categorization. Nothing is more important than anything else. The child collecting
seashells is not doing something more right or wrong than the
President of General Motors making a major corporate decision. They are different. Nothing more! You may believe that wrong ideas are bad and should not be
stated, while right ideas are to be encouraged. Perhaps with your
children, friends or spouse, you say, “It’s not worth saying or doing,
if it’s not said or done right.” But danger lurks here. This authorit-
arian stance will lead to totalitarianism when extended to national
and international proportions. Who decides the rightness? That is
the question that can never be answered satisfactorily. The law
doesn’t decide if it’s wrong, only if it’s legal. More than a century
ago, John Stuart Mill, writing in On Liberty,  proclaimed:
We can never be sure that the opinion we are endeavoring to
stifle is false opinion, and if we were sure, stifling it would be
an evil still. Your effectiveness is not measured by your ability to make a right
choice. How you handle yourself emotionally after any choice is a
far greater barometer of your personal present-moment togetherness,
since a right choice represents those shoulds that you are working
at eliminating. New thinking will be helpful on two counts—one,
you’ll banish those senseless shoulds and become more internal,
and two, you’ll find decision-making less troublesome without those
erroneous right and wrong categories.BREAKING THE BARRIER OF CONVENTION  / 147The Folly of Shoulds, Musts and Oughts
There is a neat little word, coined by Albert Ellis, for the tendency
to incorporate shoulds into your life. It is “musterbation.” You are
“musterbating” whenever you find yourself behaving in ways that
you feel you must, even though you might prefer some other form
of behavior. Karen Horney, the brilliant psychiatrist, has devoted
an entire chapter of Neurosis and Human Growth  to this topic, and
she titles it, “The Tyranny of the Should.” She comments:
The shoulds always produce a feeling of strain, which is all the
greater the more a person tries to actualize his shoulds in his
behavior…. Furthermore, because of externalizations, the
shoulds always contribute to disturbance in human relations  in
one way or another. *
Do shoulds determine much of your life? Do you feel you should
be kind to your colleagues, supportive of your spouse, helpful to
your children and always work hard? And if at any time you fail in
one of these shoulds do you berate yourself and hence take on that
strain and disturbance to which Karen Horney alludes above? But
perhaps these are not your shoulds. If, in fact, they belong to others
and you have merely borrowed them, then you are musterbating. There are just as many should-nots as there are shoulds. These
include: you should not be rude, angry, foolish, silly, juvenile, lewd,
gloomy, offensive and scores of others. But you don’t have to mus-
terbate. Ever. It’s all right to be lacking in composure, or to not un-
derstand. You’re allowed to be undignified if you choose to. No one
is keeping score on you, or going to punish you for not being
something that someone else said you must be. Besides, you can
never be anything that you
*Karen Horney, Neurosis and Human Growth  (New York: W. W. Norton & Co.,
1950), p. 81.148 / Your Erroneous Zonesdon’t want to be all of the time. It’s just not possible. Therefore, any
should will have


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Your Teeth Can Heal Naturally! The Evidence and Proof That Cavities can Remineralize and Heal
Dr. Price writes regarding the x-rays on the next pages:
The pulp chambers and pulp tissues of the root canals are shown as dark streaks in the
center of the tooth. The very large cavities that had decalcified the tooth to the pulp
chamber are shown as large dark areas in the crown. Temporary fillings had to be
placed because of pain produced by the pressure of food on the pulp below the decayed
dentine. After the nutrition was improved, the tissues of the pulp built in secondary
dentine thus reincasing itself in a closed chamber. 1
Dr. Price writes of the ability of teeth to remineralize as a natural result of a diet high in vitamins and
minerals:
[A] progressive filling in of the pulp chambers can be noted from the deposition of
secondary dentine, making a roof over the pulp and thereby providing a protection
which enabled the pulp to remain vital and useful for an extended period. This is
frequently experienced as a result of reinforcing the diet with high-vitamin and high-
activator butter, together with reducing the carbohydrate intake to a normal level as
supplied by natural foods and by increasing the foods that provide body-building and
tooth-forming minerals,
in many cases a hard and even glassy surface resulting
. 2
(Emphasis added.) Tooth before Nutrition TreatmentCopyright © Price-Pottenger Nutrition Foundation, www.ppnf.org
Tooth and after Nutrition TreatmentCopyright © Price-Pottenger Nutrition Foundation, www.ppnf.org
When the nutrition is adequately improved, nature can close an exposure of the pulp
(due to dental caries) by building a protecting wall within the pulp chamber
. 3
Child’s permanent molar before nutritional programCopyright © Price-Pottenger Nutrition Foundation, www.ppnf.org
(above)This is a decayed tooth of a child who is at the age where new teeth are coming in. This is
prior to a nutritional program. The tooth is a first permanent molar. You can see the dark spot which
is the large cavity. The pulp is exposed to the mouth environment, creating pain while chewing. Child's permanent molar after nutritional program
Copyright © Price-Pottenger Nutrition Foundation, www.ppnf.org
(Above) This is the same tooth after a period of nutritional treatment. (Dr. Price did not specify the
exact length of time but mentions that the test periods were usually three to five months.) Notice how
the new dentin now covers the pulp chamber of the tooth. Dr. Price also shared an example of a 14-year-old girl whose dentist recommended the removal of all
of her teeth. After 7 months of a special nutritional program, her teeth were saved and none were
removed. (In this case, cosmetic restorations and 4 root canals were still done even though the teeth
were saved.) The Inuit people characteristically wore their teeth down as a natural artifact of living their lives, as
you can see in the photograph. This wear did not result from tooth decay, but from chewing leather to
soften it, and from regularly eating fish and other meat that had collected small bits of sand and grit
from being dried in the wind. Due to their excellent diet, the Inuit’s teeth constantly repair themselves,
such that the pulp chambers and the nerves of the tooth are very well protected. This repair
mechanism is not evident in Inuits who abandon their natural diet and switch to one consisting of the
foods of modern commerce. Copyright © Price-Pottenger Nutrition Foundation, www.ppnf.org
Typical native Alaskan Eskimo. Note the broad face and broad arches and no dental caries. 4
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Original caption.) This image serves as further evidence that under excellent nutritional circumstances teeth will rebuild
and protect themselves – this is Nature’s design.Curing Tooth Decay — Parting Words
In several examples throughout this book we have demonstrated that tooth decay is not a result of
faulty genetics. Rather, it is primarily the result of the type of food we eat, and the poor management
of our body’s ecology. Proper health is usually restored to the body through a healing diet, such as a
diet based on that of healthy indigenous peoples across the globe. We can reclaim our immunity to
tooth decay now and gain other benefits along the way, such as increased overall health, strength, and
vitality. I may have convinced you to begin to take more responsibility for your health and lifestyle habits. And I hope that I have convinced you of the true cause of tooth decay ¾ a deficiency of nutrients, not a
lack of fluoride or brushing. Here are my suggestions for how to begin practicing these habits:

Align yourself with your intention for health, for the highest good for yourself and for your
community. Remind yourself of this several times a day if possible. Purchase a good cookbook or two to help you prepare healthy meals. The book
Nourishing
Traditions
 by Sally Fallon contains scores of whole-food based recipes, and for those who like
raw animal foods I recommend the book
The Recipe for Living Without Disease
 by Aajonus
Vonderplanitz. Locate dependable sources for special foods (such as yellow butter, raw milk, liver and bone
marrow from grass-fed animals, whole fish including the head and some organs, oysters and so
on). Eliminate foods on the “avoid list,” and begin to replace them with whole-food alternatives as
described in the complete tooth decay healing protocol. Get Support
To make changes in your diet and improve your health, get additional support. Support can come from
a good dentist, a good alternative health practitioner, and/or from friends or family members who
regularly eat healthy foods. In particular the Weston A. Price Foundation offers support on finding
farm-fresh food, and you can meet people who are cooking in healthier ways. Find your local chapter
at:
www.westonaprice.org/find-a-local-chapter
Support with Specific Dental Issues
Please keep in mind that my expertise is in healing and preventing cavities naturally with nutrition. If
you have a difficult or painful tooth, I have offered you the best available information on how to heal
teeth naturally in this book. My general advice is to take a two-pronged approach to improve your
diet as best as you can, and to consult with an excellent dentist on whether specifically damaged teeth
need dental treatments, and what type of treatments would be best. Resources in finding an excellent
dentist are given in the dentistry chapter. I cannot replace the practical hands-on experience of a good
dentist who is required to perform the treatment. Some dentists from my resource page will offer
phone consultations for advice on dental treatments.www.curetoothdecay.com/Dentistry/find_best_dentist.htm
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Getting Cod Liver Oil and Butter Oil
Green Pasture's makes the best and highest quality high vitamin butter oil and fermented cod liver oil
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Natural and Holistic Tooth Care Products
Many of the highest quality natural and herbal dental care products on the market can be purchased for
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Give Support
Readers like you can make a difference in the world. Portions of this book would not exist if readers
had not submitted and shared with me their own knowledge or stories about healing cavities. There
are many ways to give back. You can send me your feedback on the book including personal
testimonials and expertise, or let me know about unclear parts of the text. You can share this book or
the knowledge you have learned with your friends and family. You can show my book to people in the
media, or write articles, or share online on social networking sites to help spread the word about
healing tooth decay naturally. You can give presentations and teach people how to heal cavities. Regarding any of these pertinent topics, please write to me at: comments@curetoothdecay.com I will
read all of the feedback I receive although it could take four weeks or longer for you to receive a
reply depending on if I am traveling. Healthy Teeth Are Your Birthright
Let us remember the words of nutrition pioneer Dr. Weston Price:
Tooth decay is not only unnecessary, but an indication of our divergence from Nature's
fundamental laws of life and health. 5
It


which	pushed	him	over	the	brink. Another	factor	to	be	considered	is	David’s	biochemical	individuality;	he	might
have	been	born	with	a	greater	sensitivity	to	mercury	than	the	average	person. Virtually	all	Americans	are	now	in	a	state	of	toxic	overload. No	wonder	our
population	is	becoming	sicker	and	sicker. Small	toxic	exposures	each	day	(from
common	sources	such	as	breakfast	cereal,	toothpaste,	shampoo,	soap,	perfume,deodorant,	hair	dye,	newspapers,	magazines,	exhaust	fumes,	carpets,	new
mattresses,	dry	cleaning	or	a	newly	painted	bedroom)	will	increasingly	exceed
and	even	incapacitate	your	body’s	ability	to	detoxify,	causing	these	chemicals	to
accumulate	to	a	level	that	will	make	you	sick. Man-made	toxins	are	so	prevalent	today	that	they	are	impossible	to	avoid,
regardless	of	where	you	live	or	what	you	do. Over	the	last	one	hundred	years,	we
have	introduced	tens	of	thousands	of	man-made	toxins	to	our	environment,	thus
changing	it	dramatically. Our	bodies	are	not	genetically	designed	to	deal	with
these	levels	and	types	of	poisons	that	are	accumulating	in	our	tissues	faster	than
we	can	rid	ourselves	of	them. Environmental	toxins	are	not	our	only	problem. We	also	generate	powerful
toxins	inside	our	bodies. Unless	we	can	minimize	our	exposure	and	maximize
our	bodies’	detoxification	systems,	we	will	become	sick. An	extreme	overload
may	even	kill	us:
•	Only	recently	have	researchers	and	health	practitioners	begun	to
understand	the	long-term	effects	of	the	thousands	of	chemicals	we	now
encounter	in	our	daily	lives. At	the	time	of	my	birth,	the	majority	of	these
chemicals	did	not	exist. Now	they	are	all-pervasive. •	A	growing	body	of	scientific	evidence	links	toxins	to	a	wide	variety	of
symptoms	and	syndromes,	such	as	mental	and	behavioral	disorders,
learning	disabilities,	fatigue,	migraines,	allergies,	rashes	and
gastrointestinal	disorders. •	Frightening	new	evidence	suggests	that	low-level	exposures	to	certain
environmental	chemicals	are	causing	hormone	disruptions,	resulting	in
serious	problems	that	range	from	birth	defects	to	cancer. •	Many	of	the	diseases	that	baffle	our	physicians	(often	called	“diseases	of
aging”	or	“diseases	of	civilization”)	are	the	results	of	the	toxic	overload
caused	by	modern	industrialized	society. These	diseases	are	difficult	to
diagnose	and	impossible	to	cure	using	conventional	medical	approaches
that	just	treat	symptoms,	rather	than	minimizing	toxic	exposure	and
optimizing	detoxification. •	Chemicals	posing	little	cancer	risk	can	trigger	cancer	when	combined
together. •	Some	chemicals	and	metals	are	toxic	in	any	amount;	others	are	beneficial
or	even	essential	in	small	amounts—	such	as	vitamin	A—but	toxic	in	large
amounts. In	the	nineteenth	century,	less	than	1	percent	of	all	deaths	in	the	United	States
were	caused	by	cancer,	and	even	at	the	turn	of	the	twentieth	century,	only	3percent	of	the	population	was	affected. Today,	more	than	four	in	ten	people	will
develop	cancer	in	their	lifetime,	and	one	in	four	will	die	from	cancer. The	good	news? Many	of	the	strongest	cancer-causing	chemicals	have	been
identified,	and	we	can	avoid	them. The	National	Academy	of	Sciences	sums	up
the	challenge:	“It	is	abundantly	clear	that	the	incidence	of	all	the	common
cancers	in	humans	is	being	determined	by	... potentially	controllable	external
factors.”
The	Poisons	Within
Toxins	from	the	outside	world—in	our	food,	water,	air,	homes	and	workplaces
—are	known	as
environmental	toxins. Our	bodies	also	manufacture	a	sea	of
internal	toxins	as	a	result	of	normal	metabolism,	which	our	bodies	must
eliminate	in	order	to	stay	healthy. Few	people	realize	that	their	own	bodies	can
be	a	source	of	dangerous	toxins—mostly	in	the	digestive	system,	but	also	from
allergic	reactions,	stress	and	other	sources. Internal	toxins	are	being	generated	at
unprecedented	rates	as	a	result	of	modern	diets,	lifestyles	and	medical
treatments. Just	like	an	automobile	produces	exhaust,	your	body	produces	these
toxins	naturally	and	is	designed	to	handle	them;	however,	if	abnormal	amounts
of	toxins	are	produced	or	your	ability	to	deal	with	them	is	impaired,	you	become
sick. Understanding	the	body’s	natural	abilities	to	cleanse	itself	and	how	these
abilities	can	be	supported	by	diet,	exercise	and	other	means	is	important. By
learning	how	to	support	your	detoxification	systems,	you	can	reverse	the	effects
of	toxic	overload;	as	toxic	load	decreases,	cell	function	improves	and	disease
often	disappears. Not	all	toxins,	however,	affect	all	people	in	the	same	manner. Just	as	each	of
us	has	unique	needs	for	nutrients,	each	of	us	also	has	unique	tolerances	and
susceptibilities	to	toxins. Toxin	levels	that	can	put	one	person	into	overload
might	not	be	particularly	serious	or	even	noticeable	for	someone	else. Genetic
predisposition,	nutritional	status,	stress	levels	and	lifestyle	all	influence	toxin
levels. Because	currently	we	have	no	way	to	predict	the	effects	that	specific
toxins	(or	combinations)	have	on	any	individual,	the	solution	is	to	minimize
exposure	to	all	toxins	and	to	take	steps	to	support	the	body’s	detoxification
mechanisms. A	Buildup	of	External	ToxinsChronic	exposure	to	small	amounts	of	seemingly	harmless	toxins	presents	a
problem	more	dangerous	than	people	realize. Even	in	trace	amounts,	toxins	can
build	up	and	overload	our	cells,	causing	malfunction. The	average	American	is
building	up	(bioaccumulating)	between	three	and	five	hundred	manmade
chemicals,	most	of	which	did	not	exist	prior	to	World	War	II	and	have	never
before	been	in	human	tissue. Therefore,	the	combined	toxic	effects	of	these
chemicals	are	impossible	to	calculate. Physicians	rarely	consider	toxic	buildup	as	a	primary	cause	of	disease	and
rarely	test	for	toxic	underlying	problems. In	fact,	about	the	only	time	the	medical
community	will	cite	toxicity	as	a	primary	cause	of	disease	is	when	somebody
dies	or	becomes	obviously	ill	from	massive	toxic	exposure,	such	as	a	chemical
spill. Subtle	and	gradual	toxic	exposures	typically	go	undetected,	which	explains
how	people	suffering	from	toxic	overload	can	go	to	their	doctors	repeatedly
(with	persistent,	if	vague,	complaints	of	“not	feeling	quite	right”)	and	never
receive	a	correct	diagnosis. When	people	finally	do	become	sick	from	their	bioaccumu-lated	toxins,
following	the	path	of	their	illness	back	to	the	myriad	toxic	sources	is	nearly
impossible. If	these	toxins	weren’t	so	insidious	and	if	they	made	us	sick	or	killed
us	quicker	and	more	straightforwardly,	we	would	understand


 carry oxygen, zinc for reproductive health etc. Plants growing on mineral-depleted soil do not get enough nourishment and, thus, are to some degree devitalized and more vulnerable to their insect, worm and fungi predators. Remineralization encourages greatly increased growth of soil microorganisms and the
assimilation of nutrients, leading to high quality, flavorful crops. It also counteracts acidity and erosion, increasing the storage capacity of the soil, contributing to the build -
ing of humus complexes and, when sprayed on plants, repels both fungi and insects. As well, plants and trees become highly resistant to frost, drought and all devitalizing influences. Adding rock dust to your compost pile also enhances composting benefits and is anoth -
er excellent way to remineralize soils. Rock dust is finely ground rock,
often as fine as talcum pow -
der, typically passing a 200 mesh screen. A broad variety of rocks, as found in most river and glacial gravels, generally ensures that a natural balance of all the 30+ biologically-essential mineral elements are provided for health. These naturally mixed gravels can provide all 92 elements of the Earth’s crust. Summa Minerals rock powder/dust127
FruiticultureTo purchase rock dust, try your local nursery or garden supply store, requesting they
carry it if it is not in stock. You can help them find the most practical suppliers for your region by using the worldwide Resources listing at http://www.remineralize.org. A 50-pound bag of rock dust typically costs about $25, with quantity discounts available. Bulk purchases with fellow growers may be wise. Rock powder should be as finely ground as possible to encourage the growth of tiny soil
microorganisms and earthworms and, thus, soil fertility. Microorganisms secrete acids and enzymes to digest the inorganic rock minerals and build their organic protoplasm, in turn creating organic soil matter. They “feed at the first table” (as stated by Professor William Albrecht), transforming the soil components into readily assimilatable “plant food. ”  As such, they are the first link in the food chain for all planetary life. They also need organic matter, such as your homemade compost, water and the atmospheric gas-es of carbon, nitrogen, sulfur, etc. For better plant health at home, add a couple of tablespoons of rock dust to houseplants
or other potted plants. To grow mineralized, organic produce in your garden, apply 1/4 pound to 1 pound per square foot of planting area. This is a generous rate of about 5 tons to 20 tons per acre. Also, incorporate rock dust throughout your compost heap for a superior finished product. When planting fruit and nut tree orchards, add 10 to 20 pounds of rock dust to the soil
surrounding new tree root zones (including throughout the planting hole), spreading the dust out to the drip line and beyond. Mature trees and sick trees will especially ap -
preciate 50 pounds or more. While rock dust is great for the soil and plants, you should,
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Fruiticultureof course, avoid breathing it and use a protective mask. The Link to Climate Records show that there have been 25 or more Ice Age cycles, each lasting approximate -
ly 90,000 years, followed by a temperate period, such as ours, of approximately 10,000
years. Glaciers advance and recede in many cycles during each recurrent Ice Age. This action grinds down the rocks in the glaciers’ paths, yielding mineral-rich dust which, along with mineral-rich volcanic rock dust, is distributed by glaciers, water, and wind far over the surface of the Earth, remineralizing soils and enhancing plant life. It has been established that the Earth’s soil becomes progressively demineralized dur -
ing each lush, warm interglacial period. This has major global consequences—primar -
ily, a decline of the world’s forests and other vegetation. This in turn causes a release of
carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, exceeding the available sinks for the collection of greenhouse gases, thus trapping excess heat from the sun and dramatically altering the world’s climate. We have seen the level of carbon dioxide in the Earth’s atmosphere rise exponentially over the past century, while global weather patterns have become more and more extreme. Hamaker’s research on soil demineralization and CO
2 at last explains the reasons for the
recurring 90,000-year glacial periods following each 10,000-year warm period. His re -
search indicated that CO2 released from soil demineralization and consequent forest die-
back and burning intensifies the greenhouse effect. The greenhouse effect occurs primarily in the tropics, which get the most sunshine, rath-
er than in the polar regions, which get very little sunshine. When the temperature dif-ferential between the tropics and the poles increases, there is a resultant cycle of fierce wind systems, hurricanes, tornadoes and other violent storms. (Sound familiar?) More of the moisture gathered by these increasing storm systems is transported to the higher latitudes where it is deposited as snow and ice, eventually inducing a new glacial cycle. Thus, we can understand the paradox in Hamaker’s theory of how global warming can
trigger the next Ice Age. Our agricultural and deforestation practices, fossil fuel burning and overpopulation all contribute to and accelerate the climatic shift process. In light of this and the historical evidence that we are at the end of a 10,000-year inter -129
Fruiticultureglacial period, it would be prudent to wake up to the far-reaching and potentially tragic
implications of this. The current man-made “climate chaos” which is costing upwards of $100 billion each year in economic damages alone will most likely steadily worsen. The global toll of devastation should inspire us—or could force us—to wake up to our plan-etary responsibilities of remineralizing and regenerating the Earth today. Evidence supporting most of Hamaker’s thesis has mounted in recent years, as shown by
record snow cover in parts of the northern hemisphere and a shortening of the growing season by weeks in some locations. Insects, disease and fire are devastating forests at record levels worldwide. Hamaker first estimated in 1976 that within a few decades the growing season could decrease to the point that millions of people will starve, and this applies to the currently affluent countries as well. Unfortunately, there is now much evi -
dence for the truth of his predictions. Clearly, no nation or world can be truly rich with -
out rich, productive soil and healthful foods as its foundation. Reviving Dying Forests There have been stunning results from the remineralization of forests suffering from acid
rain, soil erosion and general disease. Here are some examples from the Research sec -
tion at http://remineralize.org:
•  “A 1986 report on long-term experiments in central Europe by the Bavarian Research
and Experimental Institute of Forestry in Munich, Germany showed that in one forest, 24 years after pine seedlings were remineralized, the wood volume was four times higher than in the untreated area. ”
•  “The results of Dr. Robert Bruck’s experimental remineralization trials of a dying forest
on Mt. Mitchell near Asheville, North Carolina showed that 12 weeks after the applica-tion of rock dust, the height of red spruce was increased by 27% over non-treated con-trols, and the height of Fraser fir was 19% greater than the untreated controls. ”
•  “The Men of Trees organization in Australia (www.trilliontrees.org.au) performed rem-
ineralization trials on many species of trees in Australia with phenomenal results. For ex -
ample, compared to untreated controls, trees grown from eucalyptus seedlings in remin-eralized soil grew five times faster. ”
•  “The Sudden Oak Life organization website (www.suddenoaklife.org) displays photos 130
Fruiticultureof some of the thousands of ‘fatally sick’ trees that have recovered through remineraliza-
tion. Orthodox forestry still appears to be stuck on the ‘no cure—use chemicals’ mental-ity in treating such disease. ”
Remineralization of the world’s soils and forests will propagate carbon sinks which ab -
sorb CO
2 from the atmosphere and contribute to climatic stability. A return to normal
interglacial CO2 levels of about 280 ppm, rather than the current 408+ ppm, is quite pos -
sible and probably essential to our survival. By accepting the great task of remineral-
izing the Earth’s soils (much as the glaciers do during an Ice Age), we can create fertile soil and sustainable abundance for all to share. We must also plant many billions of new trees, including fruit and nut varieties, and convert farms and gardens to the organic, mineralized approach. Using our great intelligence and compassion in giving back to the Earth, we can restore human health and sanity and create a new Eden. The Nutritional Aspect When we eat food grown on depleted soil we, like the plants, become more susceptible
to disease. All degenerative diseases have been on the rise in America in recent decades. Dietary fat, cholesterol, salt, overly-refined and pesticide-contaminated foods are obvi-ous culprits, but a serious deficiency of minerals in our food is a frequent contributing factor. Mineral-depleted soil has been directly correlated with increased death rates. Laboratory studies have shown that trace mineral deficiencies are associated with an in-creased risk of cancer. Even one trace mineral deficiency carries this risk. Vibrant health depends upon a broad spectrum of all the minerals essential to human health. “The rock is the mother of the soil, ” is how one geologist in the 1800s put it. Since the
most


ors — Balancing Vata, Pitta and
Kapha;
2. Vital essences — Strengthening Prana, Tejas
and Ojas, the master forms of Vata, Pitta and
Kapha;
3. Impressions — Harmonizing the mind and
senses; and
4. Consciousness — Promoting the correct func-
tions of consciousness. Ayurveda first works on balancing the biological
humors through appropriate physical remedial methods of
diet, herbs, and exercise. Typical books on Ayurveda focus
on this level. We will examine these outer treatment
methods of Ayurveda in a subsequent chapter, particularly
as they affect psychological conditions. Second, Ayurveda
works to improve our vital energy through Pranayama and Ayurvedic Counseling and Behavioral Modification 151 A
related practices. The section on Prana, Tejas and Ojas dis-
cusses this level and it is mentioned occasionally through-
out the book. Third, Ayurveda works on the mind and senses to pro-
mote the right intake of impressions through various sen-
sory therapies. In the following chapters, we will examine
these sensory therapies, particularly aromas and colors. Fourth, Ayurveda works to increase Sattva in our con-
sciousness through spiritual living principles, mantra and
meditation. This we will examine in the chapters on
Mantra, Spiritual Therapies and the Eightfold Method of
Yoga. Ayurvedic counseling is very practical and involves vari-
ous prescriptions for changing how we live. Meeting with
an Ayurvedic counselor involves reviewing the results of
implementing these prescriptions, and is done in a consis-
tent step-by-step manner. Ayurvedic counseling is educa-
tional in nature. The therapist helps the client learn how the
mind and body work so that we can use them properly. The
patient is a student. Therapy is a learning process. Ayurve-
da looks upon someone suffering from a psychological prob-
lem not as a bad or disturbed person, but as someone who
does not understand how to use the mind properly. Right Association — a Key to Mental Health
Who we are psychologically is a result of how we inter-
act with our environment. If you want to see what you are,
look at the people you feel closest to and with whom you
spend the most time. The mind is built up by the impres-
sions taken in through the senses, most important of
which are those that come from our social interactions. Whatever impressions we take in become more powerful
when shared with other people, who give them emotional
power. 152 Ayurveda and the Mind
The mind itself, down to the deepest unconscious, is a
social entity and follows a collective pattern. It is made up
of thought, conditioned by the language used in the social
context of our lives. The mind reflects our interactions
with other people, starting with our parents. The mind is
the record of our associations, which includes not only
human beings but all life to which we are related. Our
deeper consciousness (Chitta) itself is determined by the
nature of our associations, which create the most powerful
impulses (Samskaras) that we have to deal with. If we go
to the core of our hearts, it is our closest relationships that
most determine who we are. Ayurvedic psychology emphasizes right association to
ensure psychological well-being. We should always be
careful to keep ourselves in the right company. We should
associate with those individuals who elevate us, who bring
peace and keep our minds cool and calm. We should keep
ourselves distant from those who drag us down, who agi-
tate and overheat our minds and nerves. We must be most
careful about who we associate with on an intimate level. We should seek the good and strive to be in the com-
pany of the wise. Such are spiritual teachers, true friends,
the beauty of nature, great art, and wisdom teachings. Of
course, it is not always possible to remain in the physical
company of spiritually elevating people. They are not
always easy to find or to gain time with. However, we can
always keep them in our minds and hearts. We can attune
ourselves with their thoughts and deeds. In turn, we our-
selves should strive to have a beneficial influence on oth-
ers, projecting helpful attitudes and good thoughts toward
the entire universe. Healing the mind involves healing how we relate to the
world. It means establishing a society or group of friends Ayurvedic Counseling and Behavioral Modification
that draws us upward. This is the basis of real counseling. The counselor should provide the client with a deeper level
of association that does not reinforce their problems, but,
on the contrary, provides a space for their problems to be
released. Ideally, a true therapist should not be a doctor in
the distance, but a spiritual friend and well-wisher. Ther-
apy should be the beginning of communion, what is called
in Sanskrit Satsanga, the company of those sincerely seek-
ing truth. However, better than going to a therapist is frequent-
ing the company of spiritually elevating people. In their
company, our psychological problems, which come from
our material involvement, naturally get resolved. The
mere presence of such wise people cools and calms the
mind and heart. Lack of spiritual company is a main cause
of psychological unrest and the only cure is to find such
association. Discussing our problems, particularly with someone we
respect, is always of great help. It takes us beyond the per-
sonal nature of our problems to the greater and universal
issues of life. Communication itself is much of the benefit
of psychotherapy — drawing us into a relationship that
allows our problems to be discussed. Communication
breaks down the walls of isolation in which we suffer and
helps us look at ourselves in a new light, allowing old pat-
terns of constriction to be broken down and discarded. A true spiritual teacher helps us know who we are in
our inner consciousness, as apart from our ordinary identi-
fication with the mind-body complex. Such a person is the
ultimate psychologist. However, a spiritual teacher may
not be interested in functioning as a psychologist or a doc-
tor in the ordinary sense, helping us with our personal
worries, woes, aches and pains. The role of the spiritual 154 Ayurveda and the Mind
teacher is to guide us to higher states of consciousness, not
merely to help us resolve our ordinary problems. This may
involve teaching us to be detached from both our psycho-
logical and physical sufferings, which must always exist in
this transient world. A therapist, on the other hand, must recognize the lim-
its of what he or she can do. Therapists should not play
guru, but direct their clients toward genuine spiritual
teachers. Spiritual guidance is much more than psycholo-
gy in the ordinary sense, though true psychology should
lead to spirituality. Spirituality requires that we go beyond
the mind and its opinions, not merely that we are happy
with our state of mind. Psychological Disorders and the Biological
Humors
Psychological disorders, like physical ones, reflect
imbalances of the three biological humors. Health prob-
lems, whether physical or mental, are not merely personal
problems, but energetic problems in the mind-body com-
plex. They are not so much personal or moral failings as an
inability to harmonize the forces within us. Vata (Air) Type
Psychological disturbances occur with greater frequen-
cy when Vata is too high, which, as the nervous force, eas-
ily affects the mind. Like Vata, the mind is composed of
the air and ether elements. Vata's excess of air causes insta-
bility and agitation in the mind, which results in excessive
thinking or worrying and makes our problems appear
worse than they really are. The mind becomes overly sen-
sitive, excessively reactive, and we take things too person- Ayurvedic Counseling and Behavioral Modification 155
ally. We are prone to premature or inappropriate action
that may aggravate our problems. High Vata, as excess ether, makes us ungrounded,
spaced-out and unrealistic. We may have various wrong
imaginations, hallucinations or delusions, like hearing
voices. Our connection with the physical body and with
physical reality becomes weakened. We live in our
thoughts, which we may confuse with perception. Our
life-force gets dispersed by the excess activity of the mind. We lose contact with other people and cannot heed their
advice. High Vata in the mind manifests as fear, alienation,
anxiety and possible nervous breakdown. There is insom-
nia, tremors, palpitations, unrest and rapid shifts of mood. Insanity of the manic depressive type, or schizophrenia, is
an extreme Vata imbalance. There are many factors that can disturb Vata and create
possible psychological problems. Disturbing sensations are
hard for Vatas to handle, particularly too much exposure to
the mass media, loud music or noise. Drugs and stimulants
easily derange them. Insufficient food or irregular eating
also weakens and upsets them mentally. Excessive or unnat-
ural sexual activity quickly drains their often low energy. Stress, fear and anxiety affect them emotionally because
they lack calm and endurance. Violence and trauma leaves
them hurt and withdrawn. Neglect or abuse as a child cre-


, but he eventually left and on his way out he said to me, “Y ou’re a
nice lady.”
    I totally attribute my ability to be calm and use kind words in this
situation to having listened to your tapes, which I know without a
doubt came back to me, gave me that extraordinary peacefulness and
strength and words of kindness. And now I want to thank you very
much for sharing your life and wisdom, which have provided such
wonderful alternatives to “getting caught up in things.”     Thank you,
thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart for your wonderful
books and tapes... they are so much more than just written and
spoken words. I talked with Ruth and she gave me permission to include this story here in
hopes that someone “out there” might be able to sow love in the face of
hatred. SOWING LOVE WHEN HA TE SURF ACES IN YOUR IMMEDIA TE
RELA TIONSHIPS
Here is the secret for dealing with those close to you who exhibit hatred. First, remember that hatred is a reaction to frustrated love. Then silently
repeat to yourself over and over, “Lord, make me an instrument of thy
peace, where there is hatred, let me sow love.”
You are delivering love by peacefully recognizing that the hater, at some
deep, and quite likely unconscious level feels hated and is giving away what
he or she feels inside. Absolute love cannot reside with hate so it is your job
in these moments to sow love where there is hatred. Y ou convey to theperson who is feeling unloved that no matter how dif ficult it may seem, you
do not hate them. By doing so you will banish hatred as well as bring a
spiritual solution to this problem of hatred. The hatred you see directed outward toward you is actually pain being
exposed by the person who is experiencing it. When the hate is dissolved
the pain loses its horror and torment. This line from the Saint Francis prayer
asks for the strength to sow painkilling love in the face of hatred. Y ou can
do the same thing even when it is directed at you by those with whom you
live and work. Nothing in what I am saying here implies that you need be anyone’ s victim. One of the most loving things you can do in response to hate is to silently
send that person a blessing and remove yourself from the ener gy field of
fear and hatred. Gently leaving without screaming or cursing or even loudly
responding, sends a message to the hater that you love yourself too much to
be his or her victim. Then, when they calm down you can be there to talk
when the ener gy field is not permeated by hate. What you want to avoid is allowing anyone to cause you to feel revulsion,
disgust, or agony. Remaining in a state of love is your objective. Removing
yourself from the scene is a way to keep your ener gy field uncontaminated
and to give the hater a space to reflect on their actions in private. Remember, their hatred is their torment. If you don’ t allow their hate to
become yours, you assist the hater in nullifying their pain. When you encounter hate from anyone in your life, use those moments to
remind yourself to turn to God. By getting out of your ego, which wants to
retaliate and triumph over the hate, you allow yourself to sow love in those
moments. Y our source is God. The source of hatred is someone’ s misbelief
that they are separate from God. T urn to your source when you are
confronted with hatred, and you will be guided to send love. If someone
attempts to lure you in with his or her hatred you have a choice not to take
the bait. It is like trying to pick a fight with someone who refuses to join in
the fracas. The angry person is disarmed by the response of pacifism or
love. All that love looks upon is transformed to joy and beauty.<|eot_id|><|begin_of_text|>Summarize the following text section accurately and concisely. Maintain specific details and numerical information, and use anti-repetition mechanisms:

        My
answer is always the same. I have believed in God’ s law of abundance and I
have always practiced it in my life. Even as a very young boy I knew that I
could have anything I put my mind on, and I had no reservations about
telling my peers this secret. The other children complained about not having
any money to buy what they wanted, but my pockets always seemed to
jingle with the coins I had earned. I would actually sleep with the snow shovel under my blanket on a snowy
night and awaken at five A. M. I would go through the neighborhood and
shovel every walkway that I could manage, and then at ten A.<|eot_id|><|begin_of_text|>
Q: What is the author's perspective on the concept of abundance and scarcity?,
A: The author believes in the law of abundance and has always practiced it in their life, stating that God's law is one of unlimited abundance.
Q: What is the author's approach to prayer?,
A: The author uses prayer to open the gates of their soul to the divine presence, and does not attempt to influence God or beg for favors, but rather seeks to be in God consciousness, dissolving thoughts of scarcity and attracting what they want.
Q: What is the author's advice for dealing with difficult people?,
A: The author suggests recognizing that those who are hateful are actually feeling unloved and are giving away what they feel inside, and advises to send them love and not respond with anger or hatred.
Q: What is the author's view on the concept of "thy peace"?,
A: The author believes that "thy peace" is a synonym for God's love and that it is the key to accessing spiritual solutions to problems. They emphasize the importance of recognizing that this peace is always available and can be chosen, and that it is not dependent on outer circumstances.
Q: How does the author recommend dealing with hatred?,
A: The author suggests that one should not resist or fight hatred, but rather bring love to the presence of hatred and recognize that it stems from a feeling of being unloved.<|eot_id|><|begin_of_text|>Or in other
words, love and hate cannot live together.Many of the so-called problems in life are the result of having to deal with
others who bring hatred into the ener gy field. T ake note of how much of the
hatred infects your home, workplace, family and friends, relationships, and
even your health. Then ask yourself if you contribute to the hatred by hating
the haters. You see, none of this is a problem if you practice what Saint Francis begged
God to help him with in this line of his prayer, “Where there is hatred, let
me sow love.” The challenge is to not allow yourself to be tangled in a web
of hatred that perpetuates more hatred. Even if you are completely
surrounded by this kind of ener gy, and you find it physically impossible to
remove yourself, you can make a conscious decision to not think anything
but loving thoughts. Silently reciting, “Lord, make me an instrument of thy
peace; where there is hatred, let me sow love,” will transform the situation. How? Problems are experienced in your thoughts first. If you have love
there you will not have room for hate, since they cannot live together in the
same place. Becoming conscious of your thoughts in the face of hatred, and
being committed to staying in thoughts of love is the spiritual solution. It
takes time, but gradually and surely, love will transform that hate into joy
and beauty. SOWING SEEDS OF LOVE FOR YOURSELF WHERE THERE IS
SELF-HA TE
If you have places within your heart where hatred for yourself resides, it is
incumbent upon you to let love replace this hatred as well. Sowing love
where hatred resides means anyplace where you encounter hate, even deep
within yourself. Consider these words of Saint Francis, “I have been all
things unholy, if God can work through me, he can work through anyone.”
Imagine the man who bore the stigmatic wounds of Christ, who tamed wild
animals with his divine presence, who healed the sick, and preached
unconditional love for all, saying, “I have been all things unholy.” If it is
true for Saint Francis, surely you can take a look at all of your unholy
actions and thoughts and recognize the need to for give yourself, and replace
that self-hatred with self-love.Everything you have ever done for which you may carry around self-
contempt is in the past. So don’ t spend any of today entertaining self-hate. Remember that the truth about hate is it is love, only it is going in the
wrong direction. Shift your gears into reverse and begin moving your
thoughts in the direction of love. For giveness is the means to accomplishing
this reversal. I have written so much in this book (and others) on the
significance of self-love and self-for giveness that I choose not to replicate
that here. I include this brief section because sowing love where there is hatred
applies wherever hatred appears. All of your errors of the past, mistakes in
judgment, and self-perceived flaws occurred because they had to. Y ou
needed to be there, in that darkness in order to be able to transcend it. As
for your flaws, that is an insult to God, plain and simple. Y ou are a divine


 effectively. In conclusion I would like to say that GAPS patients whether it is a child
or an adult should never be left constipated! Constipation is extremely
harmful for the whole body. It lays the ground for all sorts of digestive dis
orders, including bowel cancer, and it produces a huge amount of various
toxins, which poison the whole body. Diet and probiotics as a long-term
treatment and an enema as an immediate remedy would effectively put
constipation in the past for your patient. 5. GENETICS
The word genetics is mentioned a lot in connection with the GAPS condi
tions. Now and then we see articles in various journals where some part of
some gene has been found, which may have something to do with autism,
or schizophrenia, or ADHD/ADD, or dyslexia, or dyspraxia or depression. We are assured that scientists are working on it and that the genetic cause
of these conditions will be found! Not that it will help the patients or their
families, but it will put our minds at rest that our children were meant to be
disabled and there was nothing we could do about it! In our modern world genetics is a popular concept. Almost every health
problem is commonly blamed on genetics. We pollute the water we drink,
the food we eat, the air we breathe with industrial and nuclear wastes and
when we get ill we blame it all on genetics. We deplete our soils of minerals
and other nutrients and replace them with pesticides, organophosphates,
weedkillers and lots of other chemicals, we grow our crops on these soils,
we eat these crops, we get ill and blame it all on genetics. We damage our
children's immune systems with vaccinations and antibiotics and blame it
all on genetics. We regularly consume processed foods with virtually no
nourishment for the body andfull of chemicals, detrimental to health, and
when we get ill we blame it all on genetics. We regularly intoxicate our
selves with alcohol, tobacco and drugs and when we get ill we blame it all
on genetics. If we look at all the epidemics of degenerative disease we have in our
modern times, which are blamed on genetics, it is easy to come to the con
clusion that we all must have very poor genetics indeed! In fact I don't
know how human kind survived for millennia with such poor genetics! According to the scientific establishment genetics are to blame pretty
much for every misery we suffer. We have epidemics of cancer, heart dis
ease, diabetes, psychological and psychiatric maladies, learning disabili
ties, autoimmune disorders, obesity, etc. etc., the list is very long. These are
all conditions which doctors very rarely encountered too years ago. Have
our genetics changed so quickly to cause these epidemics? Well, for the last few decades genetic research or molecular biology has
received the most money in the western world. A lot of laboratories, which
used to do basic science, have been converted into genetic research. Billions have been poured into this area in every western country. So, if
every other scientist works in genetics then that is what they know and that
is what they are going to think about when it comes to identifying the
course of any disease. As the old English proverb states: "If the only tool
you have is a hammer, then everything looks like a nail." Obesity? Don't
worry about your eating habits. Just wait, we will find a gene to blame for
it!... Cancer? Do not torment yourself with questions about your life
style, we will pinpoint a gene which caused it!... Learning disabilities? Oh,
definitely must be genetic! Before the discovery of Helicobacter pylori the medical professionals
talked a lot about genetics causing stomach ulcers, gastritis and stomach
cancer. When the H. pylori was discovered and it was proven to cause
stomach ulcers, gastritis and stomach cancer, nobody talks about genetics
anymore in connection with these disorders, because the real cause has
been found. This example shows just how easy it is for us to blame things
on genetics in order to fill a gap in our knowledge. Genetics are a very convenient scapegoat. It is something we are born
with, there is nothing we can do about it at the moment. So, wouldn't it be
wonderful not to worry about our food, environment or our life-styles? Wouldn't it be so convenient to just put all the responsibility for our state of
health on our genetics? Fortunately, life is not that simple! Of course there are clearly identified genetic conditions, like phenylke
tonuria, haemophilia and many others, where specific faulty genes have
been discovered. However, these conditions are relatively rare, their inci
dence is fairly stable and they are not the main concern in the modern
world. The real problem in our modern world are the epidemics men
tioned before of cancer, heart disease, autoimmune and psychiatric condi
tions, learning disabilities, diabetes, obesity and many other modern mal
adies, where the numbers of sufferers are growing at a rapid pace. Despite
huge amounts of money spent on genetic research, none of these condi
tions had any clear genetic causes allocated to them. A number of different
genes are thought to have something to do with them, and the more
research is done the clearer it becomes how unclear it all is. GAPS condi
tions are not an exception. Number of research studies have been pub
lished here and there, where scientists suspect different genes, but there is no conclusive evidence for any specific gene or combination of genes
which we can blame for these disorders. As with other modern epidemics, there is a conclusion that there may be
a genetic predisposition to the disorder rather than a genetic cause. This
predisposition can be made of tens or even hundreds of various genes, how
many and in what combinations - nobody knows yet. But what we do
know is that any predisposition to materialise into a disease has to have
certain environmental conditions, in other words things that happen to us
after we are conceived. Diet is a major part of this environmental condi
tioning. Let us have a look at studies on identical twins. Identical twins are two
people who have the same genetics and consequently they should have the
same predisposition to the same diseases. However, there are many studies
showing that when identical twins are separated at an early age and live in
different environments with different diets and life-styles, they do not
develop the same health problems at all. Even in schizophrenia, which is
commonly perceived as a "genetic" disease in 50-60% of identical twins,
only one twin develops schizophrenia. Studies on ethnic emigration also confirm the fact that in the majority of
cases environment, specifically diet, is more important than genetics. For
example, Chinese people, who live in China, are generally shorter than the
western population. However, Chinese people who were bom and grew up
in western countries are generally as tall as westerners. Western diet is
obviously a more important factor here than genetics. To make the matter even more interesting, there is a large body of
research showing that maternal diet during pregnancy and the diet of a
baby have a major impact on the genetics of that baby. Apparently there
are many genes in a child, which never become active. For a gene to
become operational it has to have certain conditions to express itself. Depending on the diet of the mother during pregnancy and the diet of the
infant after birth different genes will get expressed. This process does not
stop at the infant stage. Throughout our whole lives our diet has a pro
found influence on gene expression, in other words what we eat changes
our genetics. So, which is the chicken and which is the egg - genetics or the
environmental factors? Environment: our diet, life-style, pollution, stress, infections, etc., has a
profound effect on what would happen to the child's health since concep
tion. The same environment will shape a lot of the genetics of the child. Genetics is a very complicated area and despite all our investment into molecular biology we are still very far away from a full understanding of the
role genetics may play in our health. What the science learned so far we
can't put into practical use, in other words there is nothing we can do with
our genetics directly. But, there, is a lot we can do with our environment! By
changing the environment (diet, life-style, etc.) we can make sure that
whatever genetic predisposition the child may have, this predisposition
will not develop into a disease, and at the same time we can alter gene
expression with the correct diet which will indirectly improve our genetics. Another aspect of GAPS conditions, where genetics are usually men
tioned, is a family history; In almost every family with an autistic child, for
example, there is a history of autoimmune disease and digestive problems. Routinely it is assumed that if a mother or a grandmother had asthma,
arthritis, lupus or any other autoimmune disease, then the immune imbal
ances the child has got, must be genetic. There are two factors here that are
usually overlooked. The first one is the gut flora. The gut flora with its unique composition is
passed mainly from the mother to the child. Let's look at a very common
scenario. If a maternal grandmother of an autistic child had an abnormal
gut flora, which resulted in arthritis in her case, she passed this flora to


 first visit, he has
not had one episode of vomiting. The letter he sent to me clearly
delineates the agony he suffered from hyperadrenalism and the
effectiveness of treating excess adrenaline with bio-identical
progesterone cream. For all those who have not experienced the symptoms
of ADHD, there are absolutely no words to describe how
bad, truly bad, life was before…. I first came to Dr. Platt a year and a half ago. I had
been on a nine-month merry-go-round of treatments, tests,
and scans, all to no avail. Some $18,000 later, an entire
staff of doctors could not tell me what was wrong with me. I was suffering from fibromyalgia. Every single inch
of my body hurt. I could not get out of bed in the morning
without extreme pain, I mean PAIN. When I opened Dr. Platt’s book ( The Miracle of
Bio-Identical Hormones), I found all of my life’s agonies
described on the pages in front of me. What makes me this
way and how to fix it, all right there in black and white. I had just lost my job due in part to all these symptoms. My new bride of a year and a half was packing her bags,
and frankly I was seriously considering jumping off a
bridge. I now know that my adrenal glands are very active, and
the one thing that a CT scan showed me is that my adrenal
glands are three times larger than the average person’s. After reading Chapter 15 I realized that I have
ADHD. How someone can remain undiagnosed at 47
years of age baffles me. |   91 ExCESS  ADRENALINE: THE  UgLy
The effect that adrenaline has on so many parts of the
body simply amazes me—how it affects hypoglycemia &
blood sugar, the endless cycle of adrenaline versus sugar. In Chapter 15 Dr. Platt addresses adrenaline and
its effects on the body in many ways. I counted 27 in just
this one chapter. Adrenaline was killing me…. My wife and I made an appointment to see Dr. Platt. Feeling at the end of our rope, we booked the flights to
California. My mood swings were out of control at this point. Like
a clock’s pendulum going tick-tock-tick-tock, mine was
going: aggression, depression, aggression, depression…. We sat across the desk from Dr. Platt, ranting
and raving about all the symptoms, all the tests and
aggravations. My wife and I often speak simultaneously, so the doc was getting more than his fill apparently. “Do you want all this to go away. ” he asked me in
the most sincere way, like he just fixed people’s lives every day. Thirty years of agony and this man says, “
DO YOU
WANT THIS TO GO AWAY. ”
He took progesterone cream and spread it down the
length of my forearm. “Now rub that in,” he said. We conversed a while, looked at some blood tests, etc. Ten minutes or so passed. He says, “How do you feel. ”
The first thing that came to mind was what I was
not feeling…. No adrenaline…. I was calm. I was sitting still, perfectly still…. ADRENALINE DOMINANCE 92  |
ADHD  is a hyperactivity disorder. This comes from too
much adrenaline. Too much adrenaline attaching to over
15 million neuro-receptors in the brain equals aggression. Waiting too long in line……Aggression
The waitress forgot my drink……Aggression
Someone didn’t live up to my expectations……
         Aggression
My life has always been a battle to calm the aggression…. He put that cream on my arm and it was all gone…. Every single symptom GONE. In the days following I noticed:
No more vomiting in the morning. No more debilitating fibromyalgia. No more afternoon fatigue. Most of all, I am CALM  today. It’s great to just sit
still…. Every single symptom gone in 10 minutes…. What can I tell you about my friend, Dr.<|eot_id|><|begin_of_text|>
Q: Who wrote a letter to Dr. Platt expressing gratitude for his work in helping them overcome their condition?,
A: L.C., Ph.D.
Q: What is the primary treatment for chronic interstitial cystitis, according to the author?,
A: Lowering the patient's adrenaline level.
Q: What is the author's theory on the cause of road rage and how to treat it?,
A: The author suggests that excess adrenaline is the cause of road rage, and recommends that individuals with road rage lower their adrenaline levels.
Q: What is the author's opinion on the treatment of bipolar disorder?,
A: The author believes that the medical community has been misdiagnosing and mistreating patients with bipolar disorder, and recommends a natural approach that addresses the underlying hormonal imbalance.
Q: What is the author's perspective on the treatment of autism?,
A: The author suspects that excess adrenaline may be a contributing factor to autism and recommends a comprehensive treatment approach that includes using bio-identical progesterone cream and a specific diet.<|eot_id|><|begin_of_text|>As we have seen, the brain uses more fuel than
any other area in the body, and the creative brain requires a lot
more fuel than a normal brain. Because of this, people with creative brains are the ones who get shaky or irritable if they go too long without eating. This, of course, is an adrenaline
effect. So it’s important for them to eat frequently, every three
or four hours. However, anyone with any type of ADHD
requires fuel for the brain. The safest and most logical approach
for all people with ADHD, then, is to eat a small low-glycemic
carbohydrate meal about every three hours. For people with creative type ADHD, this timing is
especially critical. They need to eat often because
their brains are more active. For all people with adrenaline dominance conditions, the
importance of eating breakfast has to be stressed. And breakfast
needs to be a balanced meal of protein and low-glycemic
carbohydrates. This may be a challenge at first, since excess |   121 MANA gINg Ex CESS  ADRENALINE
adrenaline can take away the appetite, so people with excess
adrenaline conditions may be used to skipping breakfast. But
if lunch is their first meal, it means the brain and muscles
have gone without fuel for at least 16 hours. As a result, these
people are most likely living on adrenaline, that is, they are
caught in the insulin-sugar-adrenaline cycle that keeps their
adrenaline level high. However, if they follow the protocols
outlined here, their adrenaline levels will be significantly lower
at night, and their appetite for breakfast will return. The brain uses more fuel than any other area in the
body, and the creative brain requires a lot more fuel
than a normal brain. For some people, it is also important to eat a low-glycemic
snack just before bedtime so the brain doesn’t run out of fuel
during the night. A bedtime snack is recommended if any of
the following symptoms are occurring at night: tossing and
turning, restless leg syndrome, teeth grinding, hot flashes,
awakening through the night, or nighttime urination. Those with mixed type ADHD —showing characteristics
of both types—need to observe the meal timing for creative
type ADHD, since their brains also use large amounts of fuel. HORMONAL TREATMENT: PROGESTERONE
Progesterone cream, used correctly, is vital to controlling excess
adrenaline; it represents 30 percent of achieving success with the protocol. Progesterone cream is available by prescription
in various strengths from a compounding pharmacy, or it can
be obtained as an over-the-counter (OTC) preparation. The object is to obtain a cream that is bio-identical, which  122  |
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means it is identical in molecular structure to the progesterone
produced by both men and women. The cream is made from
a natural source, either yam or soy. If an OTC label says
“wild yam extract” and does not also say “USP progesterone,”
it is best to avoid that cream, since the body has no way of
converting yam extract into progesterone. Bio-identical progesterone cream is extremely safe. I have
never heard of anyone overdosing on progesterone in this form. Some people have an allergy to soy-based products; people with
this allergy may develop a rash where a soy-based bio-identical
cream is applied. Bio-identical progesterone cream is extremely
safe. I have never heard of anyone overdosing on
progesterone in this form. Application: How Much, When, and Where
The initial dosage I recommend is 50 mg, three times a day,
applied one to three minutes before breakfast, lunch, and
dinner. Later on, doses can be adjusted downward as the
symptoms lessen. The best way to determine if the dose is correct is to assess
how the person is feeling. He or she should no longer be
getting hypoglycemic (sleepy) between 3 and 4 p.m. or while
in a car or after eating. The person may have started to lose
weight. If excess adrenaline was a concern, the person should
be more relaxed, sleeping better, focusing better, and less
irritable. Prem


 as cultural ones. There is a wide variation among cultures in how to handle
feelings. So, look at the unconscious underlying patterns going on
with your emotional response, and let go of those patterns. Question : What if a negative feeling toward someone or a
situation persists, despite my intention and ef fort to let it go? Answer : Sometimes one is more or less forced to surrender to a
situation and presume that it’ s karmic. W ith spiritual research, one
finds out that it is indeed karmic. Let’ s say you are paying of f the
karma of being mean to a lot of people! Now you get a chance to
see what it’ s like to have people be mean to you. Sometimes the
only reasonable thing left to do is to surrender to karmic patterns. Y ou don’ t have to believe in karma as a religious doctrine in order
to make this step. It’ s simply accepting the basic law of human
interactions that “what goes around comes around,” and most of us
have not always been saints! Question : I’m a teacher and sometimes there are students who
annoy me. As their teacher I want to get over the annoyance so I
can be helpful to them. What do you recommend?Answer : First, accept the fact that you are annoyed, and that it’ s
okay to be annoyed. It’ s the price of human consciousness. Let the
annoyance come up fully without calling it anything or making it
personal. Instead of resisting it, you ask for more of it. See that it’ s
simply the ener gy of negativity. That observation depersonalizes it. Then ask yourself, are you willing to let go of this ener gy? Often
the ener gy will lift. Question : I have a good marriage but there are moments of
annoyance, frustration, and disagreement. How do I deal with
feeling frustrated and annoyed at my spouse? Answer : W e’ve already said that it’ s okay to be annoyed. That is
part of being human. What you do is become familiar with what
the other person is processing and their style of expression. There
are often dif ferent attitudes and preferences. V ery common
dif ferences are preferences over room temperature, volume
settings, and how to spend money. The key is to let go of being
judgmental of the other person’ s preferences or feeling prideful
about your own as “the right way.” Each accepts the humanness of
the other and that, of course, there are sometimes going to be
dif ferent attitudes. Question : Such seemingly minor dif ferences often lead to the
downfall of a relationship because people blame the other person
or want to change their behavior. How can they live peacefully
instead? Answer : Y ou just accept that all relationships have their ups and
downs. Y ou have to have a sense of humor about the human
condition itself and its seeming contradictions and paradoxes. Y ou
want the other person to be happy and comfortable, and you know
that you are happy and comfortable when they are happy and
comfortable. There is a mutual alignment with a peaceful lifestyle. Let go of judging, blaming, and controlling the other. Let go of
expecting them to be dif ferent than they are. W e all have our
foibles. It can be sort of fun to make a list of your own foibles. There can be a decision not to focus on negativity in one’ s
environment or a relationship. People can tolerate tensions anddif ferences for variable periods of time, and at dif ferent ages you
can tolerate things more or less. Question : What about the negative emotions that come up for
parents when dealing with children? Answer : T olerance for children’ s behaviors varies depending on
cultural context, gender, age, moral views, and other factors. Y ou
put up with things in kinder garten that you don’ t tolerate in third
grade. It is common for parents to have to let go of expectations of
their children. What’ s it like for an expert musician to have a child
with no musical skill or inclination? Expectations are subtle
pressures on the other person, who will then unconsciously resist. In parenting, you want to relinquish expectations and personal
favoritisms. If you’re an expert at billiards, can you let go of being
disappointed that your kid is lousy at shooting pool? Another common issue is over -parenting. Sometimes a parent
confuses loving a grown child with bailing them out of every
dif ficulty. At a certain age, sometimes love means “tough love,”
that is, letting the child find his own way out of the mess he made
so that he has the opportunity to discover his own inner resources. Question : If I let go of a lot of guilt, wouldn’ t the technique result
in promiscuity? Answer : On the contrary, promiscuity is based on low self-esteem,
exploitation, and lack of love. The letting go of negativity and
selfishness, concern for others, a heightened pleasure from their
company, and higher self-esteem changes one’ s perspective of
relationships. The capacity for lovingness increases rapidly. Much
of promiscuity is an attempt to overcome unconscious fears and
seek reassurance. These can all be let go of, so that more mature
relationships take their place. Question : I have been going to sex therapy, which is based on
behavioral retraining. W ould that be compatible? Answer : There is no incompatibility. Behavioral retraining is an
attempt to replace negative programs with positive ones.Essentially, it is replacing “I can’ t” with “I can.” That is what this
technique of letting go is all about. Question : W ill the letting go technique cure impotence or
frigidity? Answer : It is not a cure for anything; it is a self-investigative
technique that rapidly opens up awareness of inner feelings,
thoughts, and beliefs. Both frigidity and impotency are statements
on the behavioral level of “I can’ t,” which in the unconscious
means “I won’ t.” They are both resistances to joy, love,
expression, and aliveness. The most common causes are repressed
guilt, fear, and anger, emotions that spill out through the
autonomic nervous system. Impotence and frigidity are
expressions of conflict. Most people who use the letting go
technique report overall improvements in their sexual life in a
variety of ways, and many have reported recovery from sexual
inhibitions. Likewise, many have also reported the relief from
sexual excessiveness and excessive preoccupation with the subject. Question : How does the mechanism of surrender relate to the
process of aging? Answer : It facilitates graceful aging. Getting older brings a big
change in your lifestyle. Often there is a decline in vision, hearing,
and mobility, which means you are increasingly dependent on the
care of others for things that you accomplished previously without
a second thought. Old age can be annoying. Suddenly, you are
incompetent in areas where you once excelled. As you let go of
feeling annoyed, however, you see that the incapacities of old age
serve a purpose. They get you ready to leave the world. If you
were still involved as a “star” in some area of life, you’d resent
leaving the world. Y ou wouldn’ t be very graceful about it. As you
decline, it gives you time to adjust, get used to the fact that you’ll
be leaving, and do any spiritual work that you want to have
completed by the time you leave here. When you surrender to the process of aging as simply part of
the human condition, you come to peace with it. Y ou become more
loving and appreciative of other people’ s love and care for you.The more loving you become, you see that everybody is trying to
be helpful to you. And it is loving to allow them to be helpful to
you. People think, “Oh, I’m being selfish if I allow somebody to
be helpful to my life.” Actually, it’ s being generous. Generosity is
the willingness to share your life with others. It’ s a gift to people to
allow them to love you. The Mechanism
Question:  How can surrendering be more constant? Answer : The secret to using this mechanism more often and more
consistently is, first of all, the wish to do so. That is Step #1. Y ou
have to want to be free of the feeling more than you want to keep
it. Sometimes it is just a matter of remembering, and you can use
some kind of a cue card to remind you. Another way is to establish a routine. It is very good to start
the day by surrendering your thoughts and feelings about your
expectations, to picture the way you would like it to go, and to let
go of all negative thoughts that would interfere with the day going
in that way. Then, at the end of the day, sit down and surrender
anything that came up during the course of the day that you
overlooked or didn’ t have time to pay attention to. This is called
“cleaning up,” and most people find that they sleep better. Another way is to keep a notebook where you write down
your successes. Y ou might put down the goal of constant
surrendering and follow it up with what the results were. Another way is to let go of your resistance to surrendering
and


 force
you sent out, creating negative circumstances in your life. There are 1 10
excuses for the force of love! "The life  that goes out in love to all life is the life that is full, and rich, and
continually expa nding in beauty and in power." (Ralph W aldo T rine 1866-
1958). Love Is the Power to the W orld

The force of love has no opposite. There is no other power in life but love. There isn't a force of negativi ty. In an cient times, negativity was  sometimes
described as "the devil" or "evil." Being tempted by evil or the devil simplymeant b eing tempted to fall into neg ative thoughts and feelings, rather than
standing firm in the positive force of love. There is no force of negativity. There is only one force, and that force is love. All the  negati ve things you see in the world are always, always
manifestations of a lack of lov e. Whether that negativity is in a person,
place, circumsta nce, or event, it has always come from a lack of  love. There
isn't a fo rce of sadne ss; sadness is a lack of happiness, and all happiness
comes from love. There isn't a f orce of failure; failure is a lac k o f succes s,
and all success comes from lov e. There isn't a force of illness; illness is a
lack of health, and all health comes from love. There isn't a force of
poverty; poverty is a lack of abundance, and all abundance c omes from
love. Love is the positive force of life, and any negative condition always
comes from a lack of love. When people reach the tipping point of giving more love than negativity,
we will see negativity vanish from the planet at a rapid rate. Imagine itl
Every single time you choose to give love, yo ur love is helping to tip  the
entire world into positivity! Some people believe that we are v ery close to
the tippi ng poin t now. Whether they're right or not, more than ever, now is
the time to give love and positivity. Do it for your life. Do it for your
country. Do it for the world. "When t he hear t is set right, then the personal life is cultivated. When the
personal life is cultivated, then the home life is r egulated. Whe n the home
life i s r e gulated, then the national life is or derly: And when the national life
is or derly, then the world is at peace." (Confucius 551-479 BC )

Y ou hav e so much power in the world because you have so much love you
can give. Points of Power

• Everything has a frequency - ev erything! And whatever you're feeling is
bringing everything into your life that's on a similar' frequency to you. • Life is responding to you. Life is communicating with you. Everything
you see - every sign, color, person, object - everything you hear, every
circumstance and event, are on your frequency. • When yo u are feeling happy, mid you keep feeling happy, then o nly happy
people, circumstances, and events call come into your life. • There are no accidents or coincidences in life - everything is synchronicity
-because everyth ing has a frequency. It's simply the p hysics of life an d the
universe in action. • Think o f someth ing you love, and make it your symbol of the force of
love. Whenever  you see your symbol or hear it, you will know that the
force of love is with you. • Pla ce the force of love ahead of you in everything you do. Imagine each
thing in your day going well, an d feel love inside yourself as much as you
call, before you do anything. • Ask questions every day. When you ask a question y ou are giving a
question, and you must receive the answer
• Harness the force of love to help you with anything in your life. The force
of love will be your personal assistant, money manager, personal health
trainer, and relationship counselor. • I f your mind i s consumed with too many details, the details will distract
you and pull y ou down. Simplify your life, and don't give too much
importance to the little things. What dif ference does it make?• The forc e of love has no opposite. There is no other po wer in life but love. All the negative things you see in the world are always, always a lack of
love. The Power And Life

A human being cannot imagine not existing. W e can imagine our body not
being al ive, but we simply cannot imagine not existing. Why do you think
that is? Do you  think it's a fluke of nature? It's not. Y ou cannot imagine
yourself not existing because i t's impossible for you not to exist! If you
could imagine it, you could create it, and you can never create it! Y ou have
always existed and you will always exist because you are a part of creation. "Ther e has never been a time when you and I and the kings gather ed her e
have not existed, nor will ther e be a time when we will cease to exist. As the
same person inhabits the body thr ough childhood, youth, and old age, so
too a t the time of death, he attains another body. The wise ar e  not deluded
by these changes.” (Bhagavad Gita - Ancient Hindu T ext)

So what happens when a p erson dies? The body doesn't go into
nonexistence, because there's n o such thing. It integrates itself into the
elements. And the being that is inside you the real you - doesn't go into
nonexistence either. T he very word "being" tells you that you will always
be! Y ou are not a human "been"! Y ou are  an eternal being liv ing
temporarily in a human body. If you stopped existing, there w ould be anempty space in the universe, an d the whole universe would collapse into
that empty space. The only  reason  you can't see another being after they have left their body
is that you can't see the frequency of love. Y ou can't see the frequency of
ultraviolet light either, and the frequency of love, which is th e frequency
they're on, is t he highest frequency in creation. The gre atest scientific
equipment in the world cannot even come close to detecting the frequency
of love. But rem ember that you can feel love, so if there is  someone you
can't see anymore, you can feel them on the frequency of love. Y ou can't
feel them in grief or despa ir because those frequencies are nowhere near the
frequency they'r e on. But when  you are on the highest frequencies of love
and gratitude, you can feel them. They are never far away from you and you
are never separated from them. Y ou  are always connected to every thing in
life through the force of love. Heaven Is W ithin Y ou

"All the  princip les of heaven a nd earth are living inside you,  " (Morihei
Ueshiba, Founder Of The Martial Arts Aikido, 1883 –1969)

Ancient texts say that "heaven is within you," and what they're talking
about is the frequency of your being. When you leave yo ur hum an body,
you are automat ically on the hig hest frequency of pure love, because that's
the f requency of your being. In ancient times this highest frequency of pure
love was called heaven. But heaven is for you to find here in this lifetime - not when your body dies. Y ou are to find heaven here, while you're on Earth. And indeed heaven is
within y ou, beca use heaven is th e frequency of your being. T o find heave n
on Earth is to live your life at the same frequency as your being - pure love
and joy. For the Love of Life

"The question is not really wheth er or not you go on, but rather how are you
going to enjoy it?" (Robert Thurman, Buddhist W riter, B 1941)

Y ou are a n eternal being. Y ou have all the time in the world to experience
everything. There's no lack of time because you have forever! Y ou have so
many adventure s ahead, so many things to experience. Not just  adventures
on E arth, because once we've m astered Earth, we will begin new adventures
in ot her worlds. There are galaxies, dimensions, and life that we can't evenimagine now, but we will experience all of them. And we will experience
them together because we are a part of creation. Billions of years from now;
when we look out into creation for our next adventure, there wi ll be worlds
among worlds,  galaxies among galaxies, and unlimited dimensions,
stretching out before us for all eternity. And so do you think with all this that perhaps you are a wee bit more
special t han you  ever considered yourself to be? Do you think perhaps you
might be a little more valuable than you thought? Y ou, every person you
know; and every person who has ever lived have no end! Don't you just want to wrap your arms around life and say thank you'


 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. This may prevent the clog from leading to an infection. If an
infection does occur, a washcloth or towel soaked in hot water used as a
compress can help soothe it. Use a breast pump on the infected breast so
that your babe does not drink the infected milk. Ayurvedic Cow’ s Milk Formula
For babies who for whatever circumstances are not drinking breast
milk, Ysha Oakes of fers this recipe for a replacement formula made
from cow’ s milk (from Touching Heaven: T onic Postpartum Recipes
with Ayurveda ). Ingredients
2 cups non-homogenized cream-top organic whole milk
2 cups distilled water
⅛ teaspoon turmeric
⅛ teaspoon cardamom
½ tablespoon fennel seed
1 thin slice fresh ginger⅛ to ¼ cup sucanat (you need much less for older babies)
Instructions
1. Bring all ingredients except sucanat to a boil. Let the boiling milk
climb the pot and then lift the pot of f the heat so the milk falls; put
the pot back on the heat and repeat three times. This makes
much smaller, easier-to-digest protein molecules.<|eot_id|><|begin_of_text|>
Q: What is the recommended duration for breastfeeding in Ayurveda?,
A: According to the text, Ayurveda recommends exclusively breastfeeding for the first 5-6 months, and then continuing to breastfeed as a supplemental form of bonding and nourishment for up to 1-3 years.
Q: What are some foods that can help with low milk supply?,
A: The text mentions that foods like oats, soaked and husked almonds, raw dairy, ghee, roasted garlic, fennel seeds, and saffron can help with lactation.
Q: What is the recommended approach to introducing solid foods to a baby?,
A: The text advises introducing solid foods in a methodical and harmonious way, starting with a single ingredient, and gradually increasing the complexity of the food as the baby's digestive system adapts.
Q: What are some signs of a healthy digestive system, according to Ayurveda?,
A: The text states that a healthy digestive system is characterized by a normal appetite, clear tongue, appreciation of taste, good digestion, balanced metabolism, proper elimination, steady weight, high energy, and a calm mind.
Q: What is the recommended approach to cooking and serving food during pregnancy and postpartum?,
A: The text advises against eating cold, dry, or rough foods, and instead recommends cooking with a focus on warm, oily, and grounding ingredients, as well as avoiding fermented foods and leftovers.<|eot_id|><|begin_of_text|>Add the vegetables to the cooked rice and mung bean mixture and
cook twenty minutes longer. In a separate saucepan, sauté the seeds in the ghee until they pop. Then add the other spices. Stir together to release the flavors. Stir the sautéed spices into the cooked mung bean, rice, and
vegetable mixture. Add chopped fresh cilantro and salt to taste
(avoid salt until after three days postpartum in the case of swelling;
avoid cilantro until after two weeks postpartum). Steamed V eggies with T ahini Sauce
Steaming or boiling is the best way to have your veggies postpartum,
as these methods add liquidity that helps to balance the dry quality
of vata. I prefer steaming, as the veggies do not lose as many of the
nutrients into the water as they do when boiled. Any root vegetable
can be used in this recipe (besides white or red potatoes), as root
veggies are very grounding for a postpartum mama. Tahini (sesame
seed paste) is delicious and rich with calcium—a critical postpartum
nutrient, especially for nursing mamas. This veggie and tahini
combination is best served after two or three weeks postpartum. Ingredients
For the steamed veggies:
½ cup cubed yams
½ cup peeled, cubed beets
½ cup chopped fennel bulb
½ cup cubed zucchini or asparagusFor the tahini sauce:
⅓–½ cup tahini
½ small lime, juiced
2 bulbs roasted garlic
water as needed
salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Add suf ficient water to the steamer and insert the steamer basket,
making sure that the water is below the steamer basket. Place yam and beets into the steamer basket. Cover with lid, and
steam the root vegetables over medium heat for twenty to twenty-
five minutes. Add fennel and zucchini to the steamer basket and steam until all
vegetables are very soft. Separately, blend all ingredients for tahini sauce, adding water 1
tablespoon at a time until the sauce reaches the desired consistency. Serve veggies topped with as much tahini sauce as desired. Sautéed and Stewed Apples
A cooked apple serves as a gentle daily cleanse for the digestive
system. It supports regularity, strengthens digestion, lowers acidity
and excessive hunger, boosts immunity to prevent most colds and
flus, and is a simple and delicious way to start the day. Apples are best eaten starting seven to ten days postpartum. Prior to that, stewed dried fruits that are rich in iron (such as raisins,
dates, and prunes) are recommended. You can follow this apple
recipe and substitute iron-rich fruits for the apples.Ingredients
1 large apple
1 tablespoon ghee
3–5 saf fron threads
1 teaspoon cardamom
3 cloves
½ teaspoon fennel seeds
3 soaked dates (optional)
3 soaked prunes (optional)
¼ cup water
Instructions
Peel the apple and cut it into bite-sized pieces. In a pan, add ghee with saf fron, cardamon, cloves, and fennel
seeds. Sauté the spices in the ghee for about two minutes to enhance flavor
and extract their medicinal potency. Add the apples, stirring them occasionally as you let them sauté for
three minutes. ( Optional:  sauté dates or soaked prunes along with
the apples.) Add ¼ cup of water and then cover until the apples are soft and
transparent. Tahini Cookies
Sesame is revered in Ayurveda as an ojas builder and breast milk
enhancer; its naturally balanced composition of qualities makes it a
tonic for increasing strength and immunity. High in healthy fats fromthe oily sesame seeds, tahini paste nourishes and strengthens
nervous, muscle, and fat tissue. Because tahini is also high in
calcium, it supports the maintenance of bone strength. Its earthy
quality and magnesium content help soothe and relax tension in the
muscles, allowing you to unwind after a period of stress. Enjoy these
tahini cookies throughout pregnancy. Resume this nutrient-filled treat
again after two weeks postpartum. Ingredients
1 cup tahini
2 cups oat flour
1 cup sucanat
2 tablespoons yogurt or apple sauce
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon ginger powder
2 teaspoons black and white sesame
seeds, plus extra for topping
1 tablespoon shatavari powder (optional)
Instructions
Mix all ingredients together, adding one at a time in the order listed. Make little balls with the batter and gently flatten with a fork on a
greased cookie sheet, leaving space between. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for twelve to fourteen minutes and
let them cool completely.Mama Jill’ s Cookies
This is a delicious, nourishing cookie recipe from my sister ’s
husband’ s mama. Enjoy throughout pregnancy and after six weeks
postpartum. These cookies are the perfect ojas booster! My family uses
husked almond flour and ghee to nourish the tissues and maple
syrup to nourish vata dosha. Feel free to play with added ingredients
such as dates instead of the chocolate chips, black sesame seeds,
and nuts! Ingredients
¼ cup coconut oil or ghee
¼ cup date sugar or maple syrup
1 spoonful yogurt (vegan is fine too!)