 devoid of hair. Certain enzymes found around hairfollicles can convert testosterone into DHT (in other words,applying the cream to a shaved area will not help). Acceptableareas may include the upper and inner arms, shoulders, backof the knees, and around the ankles. Certain supplements canalso help in this regard, among them saw palmetto, beta-sitosterol, and pygeum.
There are ways to keep estradiol levels lower.  Discuss with
the compounding pharmacist or your medical doctor theaddition of 10 percent chrysin to the testosterone cream.Chrysin is an aromatase inhibitor. Aromatase is necessary toconvert testosterone into estradiol, so anything that lowers thisenzyme is beneficial. Arimidex can be used to lower estradiol.The recommended dose for men is 50 mcg per day, availablefrom a compounding pharmacy.
Zinc is another important supplement to use while on
testosterone. The prostate gland absorbs more zinc than anyother area of the body. Zinc also acts as an aromatase inhibitor,thereby keeping estrogen levels low. As a side note: the eyes aresecond in the absorption of zinc, which helps prevent maculardegeneration, the most common cause of adult blindness.
The dosage of testosterone should usually be about
¼tsp
of a 10 percent transdermal cream twice a day. The prescrip-tion should read: “T estosterone 10%. Apply
¼tsp BID [twice
a day] to hairless area” (upper or inner arms, shoulders, back ofknees, or ankles). When the libido returns, one dose a day maybe adequate.
Blood tests that should be monitored include:
• T otal testosterone
• Free testosterone106 THE MIRACLE OF BIO-IDENTICAL HORMONES  • Estradiol
• DHT• PSA (prostate specific antigen) with free PSA
The benefits of testosterone far outweigh any potential
downside. But it should be used safely with attention toprostate health. In addition, too much testosterone can raisecholesterol levels, cause male pattern baldness, raise levels ofred blood cells, and possibly cause aggressive behavior.
WHY PROGESTERONE
Many people, even some physicians, do not consider proges-
terone to be a male hormone (it is), and some are not awarethat men produce estrogen (they do). Once again, men andwomen produce exactly the same hormones, but in differentamounts. I prescribe progesterone for most of my malepatients over 50 for a number of reasons. As men get older,their levels of progesterone decrease, becoming almost non-existent around the age of 50. This is about the same age whenmen start putting on their “middle-aged paunch.” Could therebe a connection?
The answer is a most definite yes. And the reason?
Progesterone is the number one hormone for lowering insulinlevels, the hormone that creates fat right around the middle.This is also the time of life when men may experience fatiguebetween 3 and 4 in the afternoon or getting sleepy whiledriving or after eating—the classic times for tiredness relatedto over-production of insulin. When insulin levels go up,blood sugar goes down.
A brain deprived of sugar gets sleepy. The number one
cause of people falling asleep while driving is hypoglycemia.The number one cause of hypoglycemia is too much insulin.107 ANDR OPAUSE—THE MALE MENOPAUSE  The number one cause of too much insulin is low proges-
terone. One of the first benefits people experience afterstarting progesterone is that they no longer get sleepy in theafternoon, after eating, or while driving.
Another reason I believe men over 50 should take proges-
terone is that I suspect that it prevents prostate cancer. Icannot point to studies that show this, but it is logical. As menapproach andropause, their progesterone levels drop and theirestrogen levels start rising. This is also about the time thatprostate cancer becomes a risk. If estrogen causes six differentcancers in women, why wouldn’t it be up to no good in menas well? Not only cancer of the prostate but also cancer of thecolon could be caused by excess estrogen in men’s bodies.
Other benefits from progesterone in men are as follows:
prevention of Alzheimer’s disease, prevention of osteoporosis,prevention of coronary artery spasm, reversal of depression,and elimination of asthma.
JIM B. ’S STORY
The dramatic effects of progesterone in men are perhaps best
illustrated by the story of one of my patients, Jim B. When Ifirst met Jim, he was 54 years old. He came into my office, satdown, and with no other preamble stated, “Doc, if you don’thelp me, I’m going to commit suicide.” He added that I was hislast resort.
He had four major complaints: 1) he was (obviously)
depressed, 2) he was severely hypoglycemic, 3) he had asthma,and 4) he had osteoporosis.
I told him right off that his problems were easily resolved
and that he had a deficiency of progesterone. He looked at mequizzically and said that over the previous several years hehad been back and forth across the country, spent tens of108 THE MIRACLE OF BIO-IDENTICAL HORMONES  thousands of dollars, consulted with the best doctors in the
finest clinics and institutions, had hundreds of blood tests andprocedures done, and no one had ever mentioned the word“progesterone,” much less tested for it. And here, in the spaceof several minutes, I identified this as his problem.
Although he strongly suspected I was a “quack,” he agreed
to a trial of progesterone. In only three days he was saying, “Inmy entire life I have never felt so good.”
This response was exactly the response I had expected.
Progesterone affects every neurotransmitter in the brain andcan readily eliminate depression. It prevents the over-produc-tion of insulin and helps hypoglycemia. It is wonderful foreliminating asthma. This may possibly be related to its anti-estrogen effect. Estrogen is a common cause of asthma, andmen often have high levels of estrogen. Progesterone is alsobeneficial for preventing and treating osteoporosis.
During their training, doctors receive an extremely limited
amount of information about hormones. Thus it is notsurprising that every medical specialist Jim had spoken to wasunable to diagnose his problem.
I consider progesterone the second most important
hormone for replacement in men. There are actually no down-sides to using this hormone. It must be obtained from acompounding pharmacy. The cream is used in lieu of an oralform in order to bypass the liver. The prescription I usuallyrecommend is: progesterone 100 mg/
¼tsp twice a day for two
weeks, then ¼ tsp once a day. Progesterone is best applied to
the wrist area and lower forearm. However, men who greatlyover-produce insulin may require dosages three times a day.
I have only had one complaint from a male patient whom
I placed on progesterone. He said it made him too compas-sionate. Wives, are you listening?
In all fairness, I should mention that Jim B. had ADHD.109 ANDR OPAUSE—THE MALE MENOPAUSE  As I describe in chapter 15, the chapter on ADD and ADHD,
these patients have high levels of adrenaline to combat theirpersistent hypoglycemia induced by high insulin levels.Adrenaline is the “anger hormone.” Giving Jim progesteronelowered his insulin levels, so he no longer had hypoglycemia,and he stopped pouring out adrenaline (i.e., he became“compassionate”).
Progesterone also eliminates restless leg syndrome (RLS),
another condition caused by too much adrenaline, althoughthis is not recognized by the medical community. Doctorsclaim there is no known cause for this condition and that it isincurable. They treat it with toxic anti-Parkinsonian drugs,once again treating the symptoms instead of the cause.However, using progesterone often eliminates RLS in aboutone week.
Adults with ADHD, RLS, fibromyalgia—all conditions
associated with too much adrenaline—usually require proges-terone three times a day and must cut back on their carbohy-drate intake to reduce sugar and insulin levels.
WHAT ABOUT DHEA?
The primary concern related to DHEA is that it can raise the
level of estradiol, the hormone associated with prostate cancerand possibly colon cancer. However, when DHEA is given incorrect dosages this rarely happens. The intent of hormonereplacement therapy is simply to replace what’s missing, not toadd more than is necessary. The number of receptor sitesavailable for each hormone is limited, so extremely high dosescan cause problems.
The correct lab test for assessing blood levels of DHEA is
the test for DHEA-S (not plain DHEA). Most men in their50s have levels around 175 or less. My goal in replacing110 THE MIRACLE OF BIO-IDENTICAL HORMONES  DHEA is to achieve the levels that were present around the age
of 40. This means a DHEA-S level of around 400–500. Formen with levels of less than 100, I give a dosage of 50 mg aday. For levels higher than 100, I start with a 25 mg dosage.DHEA is best taken in the evening.
THOUGHTS ABOUT PROSTATE CANCER
Allowed a long-enough


 a hambur ger stand, or the
taste of cool well water with water from a city tap. Freshness indicates the
presence of Prana; staleness indicates its absence.
The factor least understood in our culture is balanced breath, which in
India is considered the most important. The word breath implies more than
the physical act of drawing air in and out of the lungs. Breath is the junction
point between mind, body, and spirit. Every change of mental state is
reflected in the breath and then in the body. Gross indications such as
posture as well as distinct bodily sensations are directly related to one’s
style of breathing.
Changes of feeling are registered immediately in the pattern of breathing.
Anger produces shallow inhalation and strong, panting exhalation. Fear
creates rapid, shallow, ragged breathing. Sorrow creates spasmodic, broken
breathing—the kind that arises when you are sobbing. On the other hand,
positive emotion s such as joy induce more regular breathing as the chest
cavity relaxes. In moments when the mind stops, struck with beauty or
revelation, so does the breath—that’ s what people are referring to when
they say that looking into the Grand Canyon for the first time isbreathtaking. At a subtler level, entering into the silence of deep meditation
slows the breath, and what spiritual masters call “the rapture of God”—
contemplating Spirit directly—is reflected in little or no breathing.
This phenomenon also works in reverse—changing the breathing pattern
also causes altered emotions. As a young intern on duty in the emer gency
room, I was taught to calm down agitated patients just by sitting next to
them and asking them to breathe slowly, deeply, and regularly  along with
me. As we fell into a relaxed breathing rhythm, our bodies spontaneously
followed suit, and their agitated  emotions were stilled. In the chart on this
page  are some examples from common experience of how the link between
breath, body, and emotion works.
As you can see, when joy, love, and compassion are at work, breathing is
at its most spontaneous and relaxed. The various systems of Yoga in India
teach many kinds of highly controlled breathing exercises,  known as
Pranayama,  to balance the breath, but their actual goal is not to produce
controlled or disciplined breath ing under ordinary circumstan ces. Rather,
paying attention to the breath is a vehicle for releasing stress and allowing
the body to find its own balance. Once in balance, yogic breathing is
spontaneous and refined, so that the refined emotions of love and devotion
can be carried throughout the body at all levels. When your cells experience
the fullness of Prana, they are receiving the physical equivale nt of these
emotions.
The following two exercises are for balancing your breathing. They are
not full-blown Pranayamas, which should be done in conjunction with
meditation and Yoga postures, * but when properly done, these exercises
will give you the experience of Prana as a light, sparkling, flowing
sensation in your body. Usually, your muscles will become notic eably warm
and relaxed. Mentally, balanced  breathing is reflected in a sense of calm,
lack of tension, and quietness, as the static of restless thinking gives way to
silence.Exercise 1: Body Br eathing
Sit still in a chair listening to soft music, or outside listening to the wind
in the treetops. As you listen, gently let your attention flow out of your ears
as you easily exhale. Repeat for a minute, then do the same thing through
your eyes, letting your attentio n go outward on the breath, slowly and
gently. Repeat this through the nostrils, the mouth, then sit quietly just
listening to the music with your whole body.
Now allow your attention to sink into your chest. Feel where your heart
center is (at the point where the breastbone and ribs join) and breathe out
through it, letting your attention go with the breath. Continue  gently for
another minute,  then sit quietly, aware of your body. This exercise takes
about two minutes but can be extended by doing another cycle or two.
This exercise consciously links respiration and the nervous system,
helping to promote their smooth integration. It is a delightful exercise to
conduct outdoors, sitting next to running water or under a tree when the
wind is gently stirring its leaves. Feeling your awareness as it flows out on
your breath gives you a powerful sense of being at harmony with Nature.
Exercise 2: The Expanding Light
Stand in your stocking feet with your eyes closed, arms down at your
sides, and vividly relive the sensation of your last exhilarating experience.
Recapture the feeling of being happy, vibrant, and carefree. (You can use a
visual image, a loving memor y, a moment of triumph from the past—
anything that brings the sensatio n of exhilaration back to you; do not worry
if it is only faint, just have the intention of being with it.)
As you do this, inhale slowly through your nose and begin to spread your
arms out slowly. Imagine that as you inhale, your breath is expanding from
the center of your chest. It is an expanding light that makes your arms float
effortlessly open, and as the light expands, your happy, exhilar ated feeling
expands with it. You can visualize this as a glowing blue-white ball of light
if you want, or just as a sensation. Let the light grow as slowly or quickly as
it wants,  spreadi ng from the center of your heart, reaching out to the tips ofyour fingers, up to your head, and down to your toes. You’ll also be
smiling, so let that grow, too.
At the point of maximum extension, start slowly exhaling through your
nose and bring your arms back down to your sides. Do this slowly, taking
longer to exhale than to inhale. Take the expanded feeling/light  back down
into your chest, until it is small and localized in your heart again. As your
arms come back down to your sides, let your head drop forward.
Now repeat the exercise on the next breath, expanding the feeling again
—don’ t pay attention to your physical movements, but stay with the feeling.
You want to open and close it like a flower with each breath.
As you continu e, you can begin to open up even more, throwing your
head back, expanding your chest, and rising on tiptoe on the outward stroke.
As you exhale, slump like a rag doll, bending at the knees and waist. Don’ t
speed up the movements, however, just proceed slowly and rhythmically.
You’ll notice that this is an extremely pleasant exercise, because as you
open, your body fills with breat h, awareness, and enjoyment all at once—
the sensation is light, warm, tingling. As you close, the body relaxes and
slumps under its own weight, becoming more grounded and still. You are
exploring a complete range of feeling, which allows the subtle breath to
penetrate into every channel.
The Vata Connection
As we get older, there is a natural tendency for Prana to diminish; this must
be count ered to preserve youthfulness. In India, longevity was traditionally
assigned to a branch of learning called Ayurveda,  derived from two Sanskrit
roots, Ayus, or “life,” and Veda, meaning “science” or “knowle dge.” This
ancient “scienc e of life” is usually referred to as India’ s traditional
medicine, but there is a deeper spiritual basis for Ayurveda. The most
famous verse from the ancient Ayurvedic texts says, Ayurveda amritanam
(“Ayurveda is for immortality”). The meaning is twofold: Ayurveda is for
promoting longe vity without limit, and it does this from a belief that life
essentially is immortal.According to A yurveda, the life ener gy, or Prana, is channeled throughout
our bodies by a “wind” known as Vata. Vata is one of the three metabolic
principles ( doshas ) that give form to every living thing, be it a mosquito, an
elephant, a human being, a planet, a star, or the entire cosmos. Vata is
responsible for movement of every kind. In the human body it is divided
into five parts:
Prana V ata regulates the nervous system.
Udana V ata regulates cognitive skills, speech, and memory.
Samana V ata regulates digestion.
Vyana V ata regulates circulation.
Apana V ata regulates excretion.
All five aspects of V ata are controlled by the first and most important, Prana
Vata, for as the name implies, this dosha brings in Prana, the life force,
which is then distributed to the rest of the body. When Prana Vata is out of
balance, there is general disruption throughout the system. Ayurveda holds
that old age is a particularly sensitive time for such imbalances. Vata is
naturally higher in old age, and if a person has not been careful to keep
Prana V ata in balance, the following symptoms will result:
SYMPT OMS OF V ATA IMBALANCE
Physical symptoms Mental/behavioral symptoms
Dry or rough skin; wrinkles Insomnia
Chronic underweight; muscle
wastingWorry, anxiety
Weak kidneys; loss of
bladder controlDepression
Weak


edpiecesoffleshinapot,itwill
jointhemtogetheragain.'Ithasbeenusedexternally
tohealbrokenbones,wounds,burns,piles,scalds,
ulcers,sprainsandgoutyjoints.Theyoungleavescan
beeatenratherlikespinach,andnowadaysthedried
rootsareground,alongwithchicoryanddandelionto
makeacaffeine-free 'coffee'.Forthehomeopathicpreparationthefreshrootis
gatheredbeforetheplantblooms.Itischoppedand
poundedtoapulpthenlefttostandinalcoholbefore
beingstrainedandsuccussed.
GENERALANDEMOTIONAL/
MENTALSYMPTOMS
Thisisaverysmallremedvthathasnotbeenwell
provedbutisofsuchenormousvalueasafirst-aid
treatmentforinjuriestotheeyeandforbrokenbones
thatIhaveincluded ithere.
PHYSICALCOMPLAINTS
Brokenbones
SymptomsBonespainful;sticking.
Symphytumeasesthepainandspeedsupthehealing
ofbrokenandfracturedbones.
Eyeinjuries
SymptomsPains:ineyeball;sore,bruised.
Causesadirectblowtoeyeball.
Symphytum isaspecificforinjurytotheeyeballitselfor
tothebonessurroundingtheeye(resultingfrom,for
example,astrayfistortennisball)wherepainpersists
afterArnicahasbeengivenandhasdealtwiththe
swelling.
Tabacum(Tab.)
Familyname:Solanaceae
Commonnames:NicotianaTabacum;tobacco;tabacca
Tobaccoisanannualplantwithlarge,hairy,bitter-
tastingleaves.Itwasfirstknowntoandsmokedbythe
IndiansofSouthAmericaandtheMississippiValley.
In1559theSpaniardsbroughtittoEurope,andthe
plantwasintroducedintoEnglandbySirWalter
Raleighin1586,whenitmetwithviolentopposition.
Kingsprohibited it,Popespronouncedagainstit
inBulls,andintheEastSultanscondemned
tobaccosmokerstocrueldeaths.Threehundredyears
later,in1885,theleaveswereofficialintheBritish
Pharmacopoeia.
Tobaccocontainsavolatileoilcallednicotine,which
isavirulentpoison,producingnausea,vomiting,
sweating,palpitationsandweakness.
Medicinally ithasbeenusedasapowderintheform
ofsnufftocausesneezingandthereforeincreasethe
'healthy'secretionofmucus.Whenchewed, itin-
creasestheflowofsaliva,alsoconsideredbeneficialat
onetime,andCulpepercitessomeoftheusesof
160•Thujaoccidentals(Thu.) INTERNALMATERIAMEDICA
Travelsickness
SymptomsWithnausea(seeabove);vomiting(see
below).
Betterforfreshair.
Worseforastuffyroom;formovement;fortobacco.
Thenauseaismoreacutewhentravellingbyboatand
thevomitingwhentravellingbycarortrain(although
vomitingonaboatisalsoquitepossible!).
Vomiting
SymptomsVomiting:exhausting;sour;violent.
Worsebeforebreakfast;formovement.
Causestravelling;pregnancy.
Thefaceispaleanddrawn.
Thujaoccidentalis (Thu.)
Othernames:Arborvitae;treeoflife;whitecedar;
falsewhitecedar
tobaccoasaherbalremedy,forpiles,tokillliceand
worms,asalaxativeand'fortherecoveryofpersons
apparentlydrowned'.
Thehomeopathicpreparation ismadefromthe
driedleaveswhicharecutupandlefttpstandin
alcoholbeforebeingstrainedandsuccussed.
GENERALSYMPTOMS
Facepale.
Worsebeforebreakfast;forfasting.
EMOTIONAL/MENTALSYMPTOMS
Thisisasmallremedywithnostrongemotional
symptoms,althoughthesepeoplemaybesluggish
andconfusedandhavedifficultyinconcentrating.
Theymaybeanxiousandrestless,andmaystarton
fallingasleeporduringtheirsleep.
PHYSICALCOMPLAINTS
Nausea
SymptomsNausea:deathly,intermittent;violent.
Betterforfreshair.
Worseinastuffyroom.
Causespregnancy;travelling.
Thenauseaisbetterinthefreshair,althoughthe
feelingofdizzinessisworseforit.Thereisanempty,
sinkingfeelinginthestomach.Thewhitecedarisagraceful,thicklybranchedtree
whichgrowsinswampsandwetlandsofNorthAmer-
icaandCanada.Itgrowsveryslowly,takingover150
yearstoreachaheightoffiftyfeet.
Thename'Thuja'derivesfromtheGreekthero
whichmeans'fumigate'orsacrifice',forinancient
timesthisfragrantwoodwasburntatsacrifices. Itwas
usedbytheEgyptiansinembalmingandemployed
INTERNALMATERIAMEDICA Urticaurens(Urt-u.) •161
medicinallybytheAmericanIndiansforavarietyof
diseasesincludingmalaria,coughs,goutand
rheumatism.Theleavesandtwigs,boiledwithlard,
weremadeintoasalveformuscularachesandpains.
Thehomeopathicremedyispreparedfromthe
leavesandtwigs,whicharegatheredwhenthetreeis
flowering,choppedandpoundedtoapulpandleftto
standinalcoholbeforebeingstrainedandsuccussed.
GENERALSYMPTOMS
IhaveincludedThujainthisMateriaMedicaasitis
availableinmostchemistsandwholefoodshopsthat
stockhomeopathicmedicines,butitisadeep-acting
remedythatideallyneedstobeprescribedbyacom-
petenthomeopath.
PHYSICALSYMPTOMS
Warts
SymptomsWarts:bleeding;large;stinging.
Thujaisindicatedforacertaintypeofwartthatgrows
ina'cauliflower'shape.Thesewartscanappearany-
whereonthebody(hands,feet,face,etc.).Usethe
remedycautiouslyanddonottakeitforlongerthan
uptoaweekatatime;oneweekonandthenoneweek
restingwouldbeidealforacoupleofmonths.Ifthere
isnoreaction-noalleviationofthesymptoms-you
shouldseekprofessionalhelp.
URTICAURENS(Urt-u.)
Familyname:Urticaceae
Othernames:commonnettle;dwarfstingingnettle
Thecommonnettleisafamiliarannualplantfoundin
gardensandfieldsthroughouttheworld.Itgrowstoa
heightofonefootanditflowersfromJunetoSeptem-
ber.Thewholeplantiscoveredwithfine,hollowhairs
thatactratherlikeinsects'stings:thehairs'sharp
pointspiercetheskinonpressureandpoisonousfluid
isinjected,causinginflammationandirritation.
Thenettleplant'susesaremanifold.InAncient
Egyptoilexpressedfromtheseedswasburnedin
lamps,andtheRussiansextractabeautifulgreendye
fromtheleavesandabrightyellowonefromtheroots.
Atonetimenettleleavesweregivenasafoodsupple-
menttopigsandpoultry,andthejuicewasusedasa
tonicforhairlossandtowhitenthehands.Incertain
partsofEuropeyoungnettleshootsareregardedasa
finetonicandareeatenasavegetableorasoupto
cleansetheblood(cookingrendersthepoisoninert).
Nettlefibres(fromthestems)havebeenusedbyfishermenaroundtheworldtomakeropesandnets,
andduringtheFirstWorldWartheywereusedto
makearoughclothandvarioustypesofpaper.
Medicinally,theplantwasusedinancienttimesto
flayparalysedlimbsandsobringmusclesbacktolife.
Thistreatmentalsoeasedthepainsinrheumatic
jointsIthasbeenusedinternallyasaherbalremedyto
treatpiles,gastricdisorders,diabetesandnosebleeds.
Thehomeopathicpreparation ismadefromthe
freshplantwhichisgatheredwheninflower;itis
choppedandpoundedtoapulp,lefttosteepin
alcoholandthenstrainedandsuccussed.
GENERALANDEMOTIONAL/
MENTALSYMPTOMS
Thisisaverysmallremedythathasnostronggeneral
oremotional/mental symptoms; itsuseislimitedtoa
fewphysicalcomplaintsbutasithassuchanim-
portantplaceinthefirst-aidboxitisincludedhere.
PHYSICALCOMPLAINTS
Bites/stings
SymptomsBites/stings: biting;burning;itching;
stinging.
Breastfeedingproblems
SymptomsMilk:supplylow;supplyover-abundant.
Urticaisuse


–90 ce), a Greek-born Roman
army surgeon, wrote the classical world’s most comprehensive
book on herbal medicines, De Materia Medica, based on
observations of nearly 600 plants. Pliny the Elder (23–79
ce) drew together writings from over 400 authors in
his Natural History, recording, among other things,
herbal lore of the time. Much traditional European
knowledge of medicinal herbs comes from
Dioscorides and Pliny. One of the most
interesting herbs mentioned by both is Europe
Despite regional variations, European herbal
practices largely arose from the common root  of the classical tradition. Today, herbalism is increasingly popular in Europe, and in some countries it is
widely practiced by orthodox medical practitioners as well as  by qualified herbalists.The developmenT  of herbal medicine
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berriesFresh hops
Dried hopsSeason  Winter
Part of the body
Brain
Humor
Phlegm
Temperament
PhlegmaticSeason  Summer
Part of the body
Liver
Humor
Y ellow bile
Temperament
CholericSeason
Spring
Part of the body
Heart
Season
Spring
Part of the body
HeartHumor
Blood
Temperament
Sanguine
Humor
Blood
Temperament
SanguineFire
earTHair waTermoiST
cold dryHoT
Hops (Humulus lupulus,
p. 104) are generally
sedative, but they
also stimulate
digestive function.
Feverfew (Tanacetum
parthenium, p. 140) is
hailed as a breakthrough
treatment for migraine.
yarrow (Achillea
millefolium, p. 56)
may have been used
by Achilles’ troops in
the Trojan war to
staunch bleeding.
angelica (Angelica
archangelica, p. 168)
treats indigestion.
chaste tree
(Vitex agnus-castus,
p. 151) relieves
menopausal problems.
Nettle (Urtica dioica,
p. 146) treats anemia.
Hyssop (Hyssopus
officinalis, p. 222)
was prescribed by
Hippocrates for pleurisy.
rosemary (Rosmarinus
officinalis, p. 128) is
traditionally taken to
improve the memory.
cramp bark
(Viburnum opulus,
p. 150) relaxes
muscles.mandrake ( Mandragora officinarum, see p. 232). With a forked root that
resembles the human shape, mandrake was credited with great magical
and healing powers. It was recommended by Dioscorides for many
ailments, including sleeplessness and inflammation of the eyes.
 With the collapse of the Roman empire in the 5th century ce, the
debate about how illness arose and how it should be treated shifted to
the East. By the 9th century, Islamic physicians had translated much of Galen’s
work into Arabic, and his ideas affected the development of Arabic medicine
into the Middle Ages, influencing Avicenna (980–1037). Later in the
Middle Ages, Galen’s writings were translated back into Latin from the
Arabic and, for 400 years, his ideas held sway and were diligently applied in
European medical practice. Even in the 16th and 17th centuries, students
in university medical schools were given an academic training in the
principles of the humoral system, as established by Galen. They learned
how to diagnose an imbalance of the humors, and the methods of
restoring equilibrium, primarily bloodletting and purging ( see pp. 23–24).
Printing & Herbal Medicine
The invention of printing in the 15th century changed the face of herbal
medicine in Europe. Before that time, European folk medicine had been
handed down from generation to generation. While some early herbals
were written in Anglo-Saxon, Icelandic, and Welsh, for example, for the
most part the tradition was orally based.
 During the following centuries, herbals were published throughout
Europe in different languages, making standardized catalogs of herbs and
their applications accessible to the general public, not just to those who
understood Latin. As literacy rates rose, women in particular used the
advice in the herbals to treat their families. The ancient theory of the four humors holds that four fluids within the body—black bile, phlegm, yellow bile,
and blood—correspond to the four elements (earth, water, air, and fire), the four seasons, and other aspects
of the natural world. Until the 17th century, physicians believed that an imbalance of the humoral system
caused mental and physical illness.Europ E
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34The developmenT  of herbal medicine
In some cases, the printed herbals were written by physicians, and largely
reflected the writings of classical authors such as Dioscorides. In other instances they were based directly on first-hand experience—the English herbals of John Gerard (1597) and Nicholas Culpeper (1652) being
good examples. John Gerard’s The Herball is clearly the work of a horticulturist, rather
than of an herbal practitioner, but is nonetheless a mine of information. The book includes many plants that had been recently brought back to Europe by explorers and traders.
 Culpeper’s The English Physitian has been widely used as a practical
reference book ever since its publication. It is a rich blend of personal
and practical experience, traditional European medicine, and astrological thought. Each herb is assigned a “temperature,” a use within the humoral system, and a ruling planet and star sign. Like Dioscorides’ De Materia Medica, it has the merit of being based on close observation and extensive experience in the use of herbal medicines.
Foreign Herbs & Synthesized Drugs
The growing use of foreign herbs in the 17th century prompted heated
debate about the relative value of indigenous European herbs, but for the majority of the population this was irrelevant as the imported herbs were well out of their price range. In the end, it created a rift in herbal medicine. Poor and rural peoples used locally available herbs, while affluent city-dwellers and aristocrats purchased plants of foreign origin, prescribed
by university-trained physicians. By the beginning of the 18th century, approximately 70 percent of plant medicines stocked by European apothecaries were imported. Over time, this city-based herbalism evolved into conventional scientific medicine, which in turn rejected its herbal roots and regarded plant medicines as inferior. Once conventional medicine established its monopoly of practice—in
most European countries by the end of the 19th century—it became (and in many cases still remains) illegal to practice herbalism without medical certification. In Greece, traditional herbalists, known as komboyannites, were persecuted, and the word itself became an insult meaning “trickster”
or “quack.” In France and Italy, experienced traditional herbalists were imprisoned for providing treatment to their patients. The renaissance in herbal medicine that has occurred in the last 40 years offers hope that official censure will change.
Modern Practitioners
The pattern of herbal medicine
across Europe today is remarkably varied, but a common thread runs through the different traditions and practices. Most European herbalists use orthodox methods of diagnosis, looking for signs of infection and inflammation, for example. However, most also try to establish a broad, holistic picture, placing the illness in the context of the patient’s life as a whole. Herbalists then choose plant medicines and recommend suitable Blackberry (Rubus
fruticosus, p. 264) is  a cleansing, diuretic plant that was recommended by classical physicians.
Marshmallow
(Althaea officinalis,  p. 165) is a soothing remedy for gastritis and irritable bowel syndrome. The ancient Greek physician Pliny extolled the plant  as a cure-all.
Milk thistle
(Silybum marianum,  p. 137) protects the liver from damage.
Elderflower
(Sambucus nigra,  p. 132) helps to relieve hay fever.
Sage (Salvia officinalis,
p. 131) was considered a cure-all in medieval times.Fresh rosemary
Marshmallow flowers
Milk thistle capsules
Healers in medieval Europe frequently sought to
restore physical imbalance with bloodletting, purges, and preparations that caused vomiting.
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dietary and lifestyle changes that will
allow the body’s self-regenerating
powers—the modern equivalent of the
“vital spirit”—to establish good health
once again. Recovery may take longer
than it would if treated with conventional
medicine, but relief is generally enduring
and free from side effects.
    A patient with a stomach ulcer, for
example, may be treated with a variety
of herbs such as meadowsweet
(Filipendula ulmaria, p. 98), German
chamomile ( Chamomilla recutita, p. 77),
marshmallow ( Althaea officinalis, p. 165),
and deadly nightshade ( Atropa belladonna,


Medicinal Actions & Uses  Used mainly
within Ayurvedic and Unani medicine, henna leaves
are commonly taken as a gargle for sore throats,
and as an infusion or decoction for diarrhea and
dysentery. The leaves are astringent, prevent
hemorrhaging, and strongly promote menstrual
flow. A decoction of the bark is used to treat liver
problems. Applied in the form of a plaster, henna
treats fungal infections, acne, and boils.Motherwort  has been used to treat palpitations since
at least the 16th century.Culpeper stated that “there is no better herb to
drive away melancholy vapours from the heart, to
strengthen it and make the mind cheerful” (1652).
The Italian physician and herbalist Pierandrea
Matteoli held it “useful for palpitations and a
pounding heart, spasms and paralysis… [it] thins
thick and viscid humours [and] stimulates urine
and menstrual bleeding” (1548).
Medicinal Actions & Uses  A remedy for
the heart and nerves and often prescribed for
palpitations, motherwort strengthens heart function,
especially where it is weak. Antispasmodic and
sedative, the herb promotes relaxation rather than
drowsiness. However, motherwort stimulates the
muscles of the uterus, and is particularly suitable for
delayed periods, period pain, and premenstrual
syndrome (especially if shock or distress is a factor). It
should not be used if menstrual bleeding is heavy.
Bay laurel
adorned victors in
ancient Greece.
Medicinal Actions & Uses  Bay laurel is used
mainly to treat upper digestive tract disorders
and to ease arthritic aches and pains. It is settling
to the stomach and has a tonic effect, stimulating
the appetite and the secretion of digestive juices.
When used as an ingredient in cooking, bay laurel
leaves promote the digestion and absorption
of food. The leaves have much the same kind of
positive effect as spearmint ( Mentha spicata ) and
rosemary ( Rosmarinus officinalis, p. 128) in assisting
the breakdown of heavy food, especially meat.
Bay laurel has also been used to promote the
onset of menstrual periods. The essential oil is
chiefly employed as a friction rub, being well
diluted in a carrier oil and massaged into aching
muscles and joints. A decoction of the leaves
may be added to a bath to ease aching limbs.
Cautions  Never take bay laurel essential oil
internally. An allergic reaction may result from
external use, therefore the oil should only be
applied in very dilute (2%) concentrations.Related Species  Two East Asian species,
L. heterophyllus  (from China) and L. sibiricus
(from Siberia), are both used therapeutically
for the same purposes as motherwort.
L. heterophyllus  appears to lower blood pressure
and to induce menstruation.
Cautions  Do not take motherwort during
pregnancy. It should also be avoided where
there is heavy menstrual bleeding.
Self-help Uses  Menstrual problems—
irregular cycle, p. 315; Panic attacks, p. 302.
Lepidium virginicum (Brassicaceae)
Virginia Peppergrass
Description  Annual herb growing to about
2 ft (60 cm). Has slender lance-shaped leaves
and small white flowers.
Habitat & Cultivation  Virginia peppergrass is
native to eastern North America and the Caribbean, Leonurus cardiaca (Lamiaceae)
Motherwort
Description  Perennial herb growing to 5 ft
(1.5 m). Has toothed, palm-shaped leaves and
double-lipped pink flowers blossoming in clusters.
Habitat & Cultivation  Native to central
Asia, motherwort is now naturalized in much
of Europe and North America. It grows wild in
woodlands, in open areas, and along roadsides.
It is also cultivated as a garden plant. Motherwort
is harvested when it comes into flower in summer.
Parts Used  Aerial parts.
Constituents  Motherwort contains alkaloids
(including L-stachydrine), an iridoid (leonurine),
diterpenes, flavonoids, caffeic acid, and tannins.
History & Folklore  As its species name
cardiaca  indicates, motherwort has long been
considered a heart remedy. The herbalist Nicholas
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228Leptandra virginica
syn. Veronicastrum virginicum (Scrophulariaceae)
Black Root
Description  Perennial herb growing to 3 ft
(1 m). Has an erect stem, lance-shaped leaves,
and white flowers.
Habitat & Cultivation  Black root grows across
North America in meadows and woodlands. The
root is unearthed in autumn.
Part Used  Dried root.
Constituents  Black root contains a volatile oil,
saponins, sugars, and tannins.
History & Folklore  Known to the Native
Americans of Missouri and Delaware as a
violent purgative, black root was used
in moderate doses as a laxative, a
detoxifier, and a remedy for liver
disorders. In the 19th century
Physiomedicalist tradition, black
root was taken to stimulate  bile production.
Medicinal Actions & Uses
Black root is used in small doses
today as a laxative and a remedy
for liver and gallbladder disorders.
The herb also treats flatulence and bloating, and eases the discomfort of hemorrhoids, chronic constipation, and rectal prolapse.
Cautions  Do not use the fresh root. Do not
take during pregnancy. Leptandra Virginicaother medicinal plantsand is naturalized in Australia. The leaves are gathered in spring and are consumed as food. The seedpods can serve as a subsitute for black pepper.
Parts Used  Leaves, root.
Constituents  Virginia peppergrass contains high
levels of vitamin C.
History & Folklore  The Menominee of
eastern North America applied a lotion of Virginia peppergrass (or a bruised fresh plant) to poison  ivy eruptions.
Medicinal Actions & Uses  Virginia
peppergrass is nutritious and generally detoxifying. It has been used to treat vitamin C deficiency and diabetes, and to expel intestinal worms. The herb  is also diuretic and of benefit in easing rheumatic pain. The root is taken to treat excess phlegm within the respiratory tract.
Related Species Maca (L. meyenii) is a
low-growing Andean perennial. The root is valued as a staple food and medicine by Andean peoples, notably to support immune function and for hormonal disorders including sterility. Maca is
now commonly available in supplement stores and has acquired a reputation as a tonic, hormone balancer, and aphrodisiac.Levisticum officinale
syn. Ligusticum levisticum (Apiaceae)
Lovage
Description  Perennial growing to 61⁄2 ft (2 m).
Has glossy, toothed compound leaves, greenish-
yellow flowers, and tiny oval seeds.
Habitat & Cultivation  Lovage is found in
southern Europe and southwestern Asia. It thrives on sunny mountain slopes. The leaves are gathered in spring or early summer, the seeds in late summer, the root in autumn.
Parts Used  Root, seeds, leaves.
Constituents  Lovage root contains a volatile
oil (about 70% phthalides), coumarins (including bergapten, psoralen, and umbelliferone), alkynes, plant acids, sterols, resins, and gums. The phthalides are sedative and anticonvulsant.
History & Folklore  The Trotula  texts, written
in Salerno during the 12th century, recommend lovage for skin lightening. The Irish herbalist K’Eogh follows this recommendation: “lovage clears the sight and removes spots, freckles and redness  from the face.”
Medicinal Actions & Uses  Lovage is a
warming and tonic herb for the digestive and respiratory systems. It treats indigestion, poor appetite, gas and colic, and bronchitis. Lovage
is significantly diuretic and antimicrobial and is commonly taken for urinary tract problems. It also promotes menstruation and relieves period pain. Its warming nature improves poor circulation.
Related Species  The Chinese chuan xiong
(Ligusticum chuanxiong) is used principally as a
means to bring on absent menstrual periods
and to treat period pain. The Chinese gao ben
(Ligusticum sinense) is also used for pain.
Cautions  Do not take during pregnancy. Do
not take if you suffer from kidney disease. Can increase sensitivity to sunlight.
Self-help Use  Heavy menstrual bleeding, p. 315.Parts Used  Leaves.
Constituents  Lippia leaves contain about
0.15% volatile oil with different plant strains, or chemotypes, producing several essential oils with quite a distinct range of compounds, notably citral and carvone. The citral chemotype oil is thought
to have strong anti-Candida activity.
History & Folklore  In


. Live stress-
free in natural surroundings. Also see  Parkinson's Disease.
Prostate Problems
DIET : Advisable here is a mainly raw food diet based on sprouted legumes, vegetable salads, fresh fruit, and plenty of fresh vegetable
and grass juice. Also good are raw egg yolk, tomatoes, seeds of sunﬂower and pumpkin (best as seed cheese), foods high in
bioﬂavonoids and carotenoids, and purple foods. Have allergy testing and practice intestinal sanitation. Avoid gluten and milk proteins
except for whey protein isolate.10/30/24, 4:15 PM Health-Science-Spirit - Summary of Speciﬁc Health problems
https://health-science-spirit.com/Diseases/Speciﬁc-Health-Problems.html 11/15SUPPLEMENTS: High intake of vitamin K2 was linked to a 63% lower  risk of advanced prostate cancer. Take vitamins A and D3
(5000 IU), E, C (ascorbate/MSM), and B6/P5P; magnesium orally and as transdermal magnesium chloride, boron/borax, iodine,
selenium, zinc (30 to 50 mg in divided doses), bioﬂavonoids,  quercetin, kelp, protein-digesting enzymes, spirulina, and bee pollen. Try
beta-sitosterol, the active ingredien t in Epilobium  parviﬂorum  (small-leafed willow) and saw palmetto;  Pygeum  africanum, and
stinging-nettle. Lemongrass has helped some individuals.
ADDITIONAL  THERAPIES: Useful are yoga exercises; frequent long walks, and mild sun exposure; sitting on the south-pointing pole
of a strong magnet. Try also: reﬂexology of prostate points on hands and feet, tapping of lower spine, and castor-oil and magnesium
salt packs on the lower abdomen and lower spine. Improve your testosterone level, have satisfying sexual activity or be satisﬁed with
having no activity. Intestinal sanitation and antimicrobial therapy; high doses of Nattokinase and Serrapeptase to clear the blood
vessels, alkalise. High levels of testosterone have cured prostate cancer. Improve circulation, see  Hypercoagulation.
Pyroluria
Pyroluria is now an increasingly common metabolic defect in the synthesis of haem or heme in which pyrrole, a key component of
haemoglobin and muscle haem, is overproduced in the liver. The surplus binds to activated vitamin B6 and zinc and is excreted in the
urine. This causes severe deﬁciencies in B6 and zinc and to a lesser degree in other nutrients, such as taurine, niacinamide, gamma
linolenic acid (GLA), and biotin. Also the liver often cannot convert normal vitamin B6 or pyridoxine into the activated form  Pyridoxal-
5-Phosphate (P5P). This is a main requirement for the protein metabolism and leads to deﬁciencies  in enzymes, hormones and
neurotransmitters.
Depending on conditions and in combination with invasive hyphal Candida, this is a main underlying cause of most of our chronic
diseases. The brain is especially affected and pyroluria frequently leads to mental diseases as well as emotional problems, including
dementia, depression and anxiety disorders. Also connective tissue is weak, and pyrrole-related residues cause defective and
congested blood vessels, especially af fecting capillaries in skin, brain, and other organs.
The primary problem in pyroluria appears to be a blockage of the oxidative energy metabolism in the liver, causing lack of energy.
This inhibits the synthesis of haem which is needed for all enzymatic oxidation reactions in the body, including the energy-producing
citric acid cycle. This deﬁciency of liver energy is mainly due to fungal metabolic products such as acetaldehyde which block the
energy-producing mitochondria. Inherited Pyroluria is more severe, when it is due to intestinal dysbiosis it develops more slowly and
may ﬂuctuate between active periods and inactive periods when it cannot be detected.
For all chronic diseases use the following pyroluria therapy as a basic treatment in addition to any speciﬁc remedies.
The medium-chain fatty acids in coco nut oil can be absorbed even if gallbladder and pancreas do not work. They can also be used by
the liver to produce energy even if all other fats and oils cannot be used. With serious and acute conditions gradually increase intake
up to 5 x 1 tablespoons (about 70 ml) daily mixed with food. As a maintenance dose try about half this amount spread out during the
day. This is especially helpful with brain and mental diseases and to improve weak muscle functions (e.g. the heart
muscle).
Take about 50 mg of P5P, 30 mg of zinc and a B vitamin complex with breakfast to enable the synthesis of essential proteins. Further,
use about 1/2 teaspoon or 1 gram each of taurine (a sulphur amino acid) and N-acetyl-carnitine with food to assist the fat metabolism.
Bile is mainly formed from taurine and cholesterol products, while carnitine channels fatty acids in and out of mitochondria. For further
information see  Pyroluria.
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia, just like other mental and emotional disorders,  is mainly due to energy deﬁciency in the brain from acetaldehyde
internally produced by fungi and possibly also from direct infestation of the brain. Therefore focus on intestinal sanitation,
antimicrobial therapy and pyroluria.
Many people classiﬁed as having a mental disease are actually emotionally unstable and open to psychic inﬂuences (extrasensory
perception) and, most of all, need guidance and grounding. Sometimes schizophrenic symptoms disappear during water fasts. For all
types of schizophrenia, follow a fast with allergy testing, a low-allergy diet, and intestinal sanitation. If allergy testing is not possible,
adopt a low-allergy diet that excludes gluten and cow’ s milk protein.
From a biochemical point of view, we can distinguish between three different types of schizophrenics: The low-histamine type is a
slow oxidizer, also called  histapenic; the high-histamine type is a fast oxidizer, also called  histadelic; and there are balanced oxidizers
with normal histamine levels. In addition, each of these may at times display symptoms of overactivity or underactivity. If in doubt
about the histamine status take (or give) 50 mg of niacin with water on an empty stomach. If a strong facial ﬂush develops, histamine
levels are high; if there is no or only a weak ﬂush, levels are probably normal or low. Then try 250 mg of niacin in the same way; if
there is still no or only a weak ﬂush, histamine levels are low.
The Low-Histamine Type: The low-histamine type is the “typical” schizophrenic, insensitive to pain and outside inﬂuences; infections
and skin reactions are rare; calcium levels are high; pH tends towards the alkaline side. Sometimes a cerebral allergy is present,
causing a rapid pulse (90-100); thought processes are often overactive.
DIET : Adopt mainly a vegetarian raw food diet reasonably high in protein. Frequently use seed cheese and protein drink or
acidophilus-fermented liquid as desc ribed in Step 37; use seafood, ﬁsh oils, linseed oil, ground linseed, and acid fruit, but avoid gluten
and milk products. Take a long, supervised fast on fresh grass and vegetable juices.
SUPPLEMENTS: High-potency B-complex and P5P, high dose folic acid with each meal, inositol, and vitamin B12 (as injections or
absorbed under the tongue). Also take up to several grams of niacin and niacinamide daily; up to 10 g daily of ascorbate and MSM;
additional magnesium chloride, manganese, taurine and zinc; evening primrose oil, lecithin, glutamine, histidine, and tryptophan;
hydrochloric acid and bromelain with main meals; try Bach Flower Remedies  per your emotional conditions.
ADDITIONAL  THERAPIES: Use blue lighting during overactive periods; at other times try orange or red. Use plenty of acid fruit, such
as citrus fruit and vinegar.
The High-Histamine Type: The high-histamine type may be hypoglycaemic and is very susceptible  to allergic reactions. The main
symptoms include suicidal depression, obsessive rumination, blank-mindedness, periods of over-arousal and thought disorders,10/30/24, 4:15 PM Health-Science-Spirit - Summary of Speciﬁc Health problems
https://health-science-spirit.com/Diseases/Speciﬁc-Health-Problems.html 12/15frequent headaches and dizziness; blood pressure tends to be low and the pH too acid; skin is sensitive and may show dilated blood
vessels (rosy cheeks).
Recommended is a strict hypoglycaemia diet that minimizes sweet food and ﬂour products. Have high doses of all vitamins and
minerals, including P5P and ascorbate/MSM. Copper may be beneﬁcial, but best taken


Nothing is more sacred to you
than how you experience You, as an expression of life. What else is there? ”
I agreed with her again. So now I invite you to take a look at how you’ve been
experiencing and expressing life, and then ask tha t perfectly wonderful question that Dr.
Phil has put into the global lexicon: How has that been working for you?
If it hasn’t been working all that well, maybe you’ve brought yourself to the message
here just in time. Maybe your soul has led you to this bo ok so that, in Em’s words, you can
be available to all of life again.
(You know what? I think that’s exactly  what’s happened....)
Now what I’m going to do here is engage you on a personal level in a way that may be
somewhat different from what you’ve en countered with other books. I don’t want to talk at
you, I want to talk with  you.
I see you right in front of me now, and I see myself just talking with you quietly, hanging
in there with you like a friend, walking through all that is happening to you thes e days,
right alongside of you, and offering some gentle suggestions.
I know, I know... this is just a book, but it can be more than that if you’ll let it be.
Precisely because I have  gone through much of what you’re going through right now, I think
we can create something together that could not only do what most books do —bring you
information —but get to something very few books do: produce an actual, living, in -the-
moment experience.
So I’m going to invite you to join me in eliminating the distance in time and space that
exists between us. Now here’s the remarkable thing about that. I don’t even have to be alive for us to do this. You have to be, for sure, but I don’t. I mean, you can’t read the book if you
are dead. But you could  be reading this many y ears after my death... and we could still
connect  at the level of Essence, through the shared experience of being human.
Remarkable when you think about it, isn’t it? I’m right here, writing this, now...  and
you’re  right here, reading  this now. Our nows don’t have to coincide for our experience to.
In this way, minds accordion Time.
So, whether I’m still alive when you read this or whether I’ve celebrated my
Continuation Day, I’d like to co -create with you here an interactive experience that can
change your life.
From experience I can tell you that the most important thing for you rig ht now is to not
allow yourself to be alone. I’ve been there in that aloneness, and I don’t want you to ever
have to be there. Ever. So this book is my way of being with you. This book is our
conversation.
Do not pretend that The Longing
has not also lived  in You,
swinging, like a pendulum.
You have been lost,
and thieved like a criminal
Your Heart
into the darkness.
But life is tired, Deep Friend,
of going on
without You.
It is like the hand of the mother
who has lost the child.
And if You are anything lik e me, You have been afraid.
And if You are anything like me,
You have known your own courage.
There is room in this boat:
take Your seat.
Take up Your paddle, and all of us
- All of Us -
shall row Our hearts
back
Home.
—‘The Longing’  © 2005 Em Claire  2.
THE FIRST CHANGE
OKAY, SO LET’S ASSUME  that my guess is right about why you’re reading this book. If it is,
you’re going to be happy to know that there is a way to turn things around, and make of
your life what you’ve always imagined i t could be. There are many ways, actually, not just
one. There are many paths to the mountaintop, and I want to be careful never to come off
as the guy who thinks he has The Answer.
I do have one answer, though, and I know it’s an answer, because it worked  for me —and
I’ve already told you what I’ve been through. So, here I am to tell you that one way to turn
things around is to make...
NINE CHANGES THAT CAN CHANGE EVERYTHING
Now, in the conversation that follows I’m going to discuss these changes with yo u one by
one. The changes will give you a way to deal with calamity, with tumultuous shifts  in your
reality, with the collapse  of what you thought was going to be “so.”
Should you choose to embrace the Nine Changes I am suggesting here, I believe you will
be able to make even more changes in the way you move through life. Specifically, I believe
you will be able to change Fear into Excitement, Worry into Wonder, Expectation into
Anticipation, Resistance into Acceptance, Disappointment into Detachment, Enrag ement
into Engagement, Addiction into Preference, Requirement into Contentment, Judgment into
Observation, Sadness into Happiness, Thought into Presence, Reaction into Response, and a
Time of Turmoil into a Time of Peace.
All of this seems almost too good to be true, I know. But it is true, and it can happen, and
it can happen in your life right now.
Now I really am sounding like one of those
Rah!
Rah!
Ciss-boom -bah!
guys. So let me repeat: Facing change is not easy. Not without tools. Yet there are tools, and
that’s the good news. There is a way out of this forest. There is a light at the end of this
tunnel. How fast you get over and get past what is happening right now depends on what
path you take —and with whom you take it.
That gets me back to my first p oint —and the First Change. Let me say again that my
experience has shown that in this it can be extremely beneficial to not go it alone here, but
to have some support on this journey. That’s why I’m here with you now. That’s why I
talking with you like thi s. If you’ll stay with me here, you should be able to make it. So take
all the “breathers” you want. Move through this exploration at your own pace. But
whatever you do, keep moving. Don’t let your mind get you stuck in some dark place.
Okay?  Now if you wa nt to, this might be another good time to take some
Breathing Space
Breathe into the experience of what you’ve just read, then decide now if you want to go
on, or rest with it for a while and meet with me here later.
When you’re ready to go on, drop down t o...
AN INVITATION TO STOP RECOILING
The first change you are invited to make is a change in the way you deal  with change.
Most people recoil from change. They don’t like it, because change is about stepping into
unfamiliarity. It is about leaving somet hing, or someone, behind and venturing forth into
the Unknown. For some, it is about facing deep uncertainty, and even a threat to survival
itself. And for many people, it is about doing this all alone.
This is the single biggest complaint I hear from peop le who have come to me through the
years with sadness about the changes they’re experiencing.
I’ve worked as a spiritual helper with more than 10,000 people, individually, through the
years, and after talking with that many people for that many years I can  tell you that you
begin to hear and see the same things over and over again. And loneliness —emotional
loneliness —is what I saw the most.
Now let me get back to my lady correspondent, Leah, who so kindly said I could use her
e-mail messages in this book. As I mentioned before, Leah is going through some emotional
turmoil right now. She wrote to my wife about it and I would like you to hear what she had
to say.
(I should, perhaps, first explain what Em does in the world, so you understand why Leah
even wrote to her. Em is a poet and uses her words as a balm from her medicine bag. She is
finding as she presents her poetry in capitals around the world that it reflects the dramatic
changes her life has undergone in the last five years —both the vistas and the valleys, the
challenges and the breakthroughs. People have told her over and over again that after
hearing her poetry their feeling is, “Oh, my God, I am not alone.” They realize that she has
experienced the same dismantling, and the same call to the r ecreation of self in a new form,
that they have. And so, many people have visited her website [ www.EmClairePoet.com ],
and there, deeply touched and opened by her art, they connect with her.)
Here’s what Leah s hared with Em....
“When I am feeling without hope and so very lost, I feel utterly alone. Yet I know that
there are other people


And my foe beheld it shine,
And he knew that it was mine.
And into my garden stole,
When the night had veiled the pole;
In the morning glad I see,
My foe outstretched beneath the tree.
Even without the benefit of Blake’s vision, we have all
experienced th e transformati on from innocence to experience. All
it took was time. Nothing else was necessary as we learned the
standard interpretation of the world everyone around us accepted.
A baby is never bored. He lo oks on the world with wond er. The
hours don’t hang heavy; deadlines don’t make a baby rush through
his day s. He has no hunger for distraction so that he can  escape
from himself.
Being a visionary, Blake saw the possibility of liberation from
the fallen state, which he c alled “organized innocence.” It’s a
brilliant phrase, because it im plies that a person’s experience can
be as original, authentic, and untainted as a baby’s while retaining
the org anized mind, a mind we must have to perform higher
functions as adults (which includes taking care of babies).
Returning to innocence means embracing values like love and
creativity, which become more valued as we reach maturity. Yet
the years of m aturity make it more and more difficult to  journeyback to innocence. For all the countless people who yearn for what
it felt like to first fall in love, few find a way back.
The culprit isn’t experience, because experience can still be
joyful and authentic at any tim e of life. The culprit is hidden in the
texture of our lives—it is time. I said above that be coming
embedded in the interpreted world (i.e., the spell/dream/illusion)
only needed time, nothing el se. By the same token, esca ping the
grip of time is the only way out. Far from being a mystica l notion,
you can be timeless right this minute—in fact, that’s the only way.
For most people, the two words timeless  and eternal  seem
roughly the same. For religious believers in the Christian and
Muslim traditions, Heaven is  eternal, a place where time goes on
forever. For the nonreligious, time ends with physical death. In
both cases, however, ordinary clock time has ceased. But there are
problems with all these concepts, and if we go deeply into the
subject, time is very different from what we casually accept.
Physics has had a lot to say about time, thanks to Eins tein’s
revolutionary concept that time isn’t constant but varies according
to the situation at hand. Traveling near the speed of light or
drawing near the massive gravitational pull of a black hole will
have a drastic impact on how  time passes. But let’s set r elativity
aside fo r a moment to consider how time works in human terms,
here and now. Each of us normally experiences three states of
time: ti me ticking on the clock when we are awake, time a s part of
the illus ion of having a dream, and the absence of time wh en we’re
asleep b ut not dreaming. Thi s tells us that time is tied to our state
of consciousness.
We take it for granted that one kind of time—the one measured
by clock s—is real time, but th at’s not true. All three relationships
with time—wak ing, dreaming, and sleeping—are knowable only as
personal experiences. Time doesn’t exist outside human
awareness. Th ere is no absolute clock time “out there” in the
universe. Many  cosmologists would argue that time, as we know it
in our waking  state, entered the universe only at the big bang.
What ca me bef ore the big ban g is probably inconceivable,  because
“before the big bang” has no meaning if time were born at the
instant the cosmos was born. If you go to the finest level of Nature,
to the vacuum  state from wh ich the quantum field emerged, thequalities of everyday existence, such as sight, sound, taste, touch,
and sm ell, no longer exist, and there is also a vanishing point
where three-dimensionality vanishes, along with time itself.
What lies beyond the quant um horizon is purely a matt er of
conjecture. The precreated state of the universe can be modeled
almost any way you choose, as being multidimensional, infinitely
dimensional, or nondimensional. So it must be accepted that time
came out of the timeless and not just at the big bang. Everything
in the physical  universe winks in and out of existence at a rapid
rate of excitation here and now. The timeless is with us at every
second of our lives.
Yet something looks fishy in that sentence, because the timeless
can’t be measured using a cl ock, so it makes no sense to say that
the timeless is with us “at ev ery second.” Instead, the timeless is
with us, period. This world is timeless. There is no need to wait for
death or Heaven to prove that eternity is real.
Once you acknowledge that t he timeless is with us, a question
naturally arise s: How is the timeless related to clock tim e? The
answer is that the two aren’t related. The timeless is absolute, and
since it can’t be measured by  clocks, it has no relative ex istence.
How strange. The timeless is with us, yet we can’t relate to it. So of
what good is the timeless?
To answ er this  question, we have to back up a bit. Clock  time
has no privileg ed position in reality. There is no reason  why it
should be elevated above dream time or the absence of  time in
dreamless sleep. Clock time is just a quality of daily life, like other
qualities we know as colors, tastes, smells, and so on. Without
human beings to experience these qualities, they don’t exist.
Photons, the particles of lig ht, have no brightness without our
perception of brightness; p hotons are invisible and colorless.
Likewise, time is an artifact of human experience. Outside our
perception, we cannot know anything about time. This seems to
contradict the cornerstone of  science, which holds that “of course”
there was a physical universe before human life evolved on Earth,
which m eans that “of course” there was time as well, billions of
years of time.Here w e come  to a fork in th e road, because either you a ccept
that tim e, as registered by th e human brain, is real on its own or
you arg ue that, being dependent on the human brain, time is
created in consciousness. The second position is by far the
stronger one, even though fewer people believe it. In our
awareness we constantly convert the timeless into the experience
of time—ther e is no getting around this. Since such a
transformation cannot happen “in” time, something else must be
going on. To get a handle on t his “something else,” let’s look at the
present moment, the now, the immediate present.
All e xperience happens in the  now. Even to remember the  past
or antic ipate the future is a present-moment event. Brain cells,
which physically process the conversion of the timeless into time,
function only in the present. They have no other choice, since the
electrical signals and chemical reactions that run brain cells occur
only here and now. If the present moment is the only real time we
can know in th e waking state, why is it so elusive? You can use a
clock as fine-tuned as an atomic clock to predict when the next
second, millisecond, or trillionth of a second will arrive, but that’s
not the same a s predicting the now. The present momen t, as an
experience, is totally unpredi ctable. If it could be predicted, you’d
know your next thought in advance, which is impossible.
As we touched on already,  the present moment is always
elusive because  the instant you register it as either a sensation, an
image, a feeling, or a thought, it’s gone. So let’s boil these  insights
down. The now, the place where we all live, can be described as:
the junction point where the timeless is converted into
time
the only “real” time we know in the waking state
a totally unpredictable phenomenon
a totally elusive phenomenon
Now, if  all these characteristi cs are being correctly described, it
turns o ut that we have been fooling ourselves to believe that time
is a  simple ma tter of tick-tock on the clock. In some my sterious
way, ea ch of us occupies a tim eless domain, and to produce a four-dimensional w orld for the purpose of living in it, we mentally
construct it. That is, we create the world in consciousness first and
foremost. Reality, including ordinary clock time, is constructed in
consciousness as well.
We mu st not fall into the tra p of saying that the mind creates
reality. The mind is a vehicle for active thinking experience, and,
like tim e and space, it has to  have a source beyond some thing as
transient and elusive as thou ghts. If we trusted our min ds, we’d
equate going to sleep with death. In sleep the conscious mind
gives up the w orld of solid physical objects and clock time. Yet
when w e wake up in the morning, there


ims	like	“No	pain,	no	gain”	inspire	us
to	believe	that	in	order	to	see	results,	we	have	to	virtually	torture	ourselves	at
the	gym,	pushing	ourselves	to	the	point	of	gasping	for	air	or	dripping	with
sweat.	While	these	methods	will	certainly	get	you	some	results,	overdoing	it	can
be	aging.	There	are	other	types	of	movements	that	more	effectively	support
your	overall	energy	and	beauty	while	delaying	the	aging	process.
There	are	other	benefits	to	strategic	movements.	In	a	study	of	people	who
wanted	to	lose	weight,	one	group	was	put	on	a	running	program,	another	on	a
jogging	program,	and	a	third	group	was	simply	asked	to	walk.	The	walking
group	lost	the	most	weight.	They	demonstrated	the	fact	that	muscles	stop
burning	oxygen	during	heavy	activity,	and	therefore	the
metabolism	that	burns
fat	is
shut	down.	Some	studies	show	markedly	improved	health	and	longevity
among	people	who	stand	more	than	13	hours	a	day,	compared	with	workerswho	stand	less	than	2	hours.	We	recommend,	as	do	many	experts,	that	you
stand	up	and	move	around	briefly	at	least	once	an	hour.
If	you	move	in	a	strategic	way,	you	will	not	only	see	the	tangible	results	of	a
sculpted,	lithe,	strong	body,	but	you	will	also	optimize	the	flow	of	energy
throughout	your	joints,	spine,	and	entire	being.	This	stimulates	your	endocrine
and	other	glands	and	keeps	your	body	more	energetically	open	so	it	can
function	at	its	peak.
When	you	stop	moving,	energy	stagnates,	and	illness	and	sickness	can	build
up.
1
	Body	tension	is	created	by	the	resistance	to	the	flow	of	energy	and	a	lack	of
oxygen.	As	your	body	stiffens,	so	can	your	mind,	and	you	can	become	resistant
to	change.	There	is	an	uninterrupted	flow	of	energy	between	the	emotional,
mental,	and	physical	aspects	of	your	being,	and	properly	moving	your	body
affects	each	part	equally.	In	this	pillar	you’ll	learn	which	types	of	movements
age	you	and	which	ones	are	the	most	beneficial	in	terms	of	making	you
Radically	Beautiful.SHIFT	16:
Incorporate
Fluid	Movement
Throughout	Your	Day
Your	Movement	Affects	Your	Entire	Life
Experience
The	foods	you	eat	cannot	adequately	be	reduced	down	to	a	series	of	numbers,
and	the	same	is	true	for	how	you	move.	The	sole	utility	of	your	workouts	isn’t
the	number	of	calories	or	the	amount	of	fat	you	burn.	Moving	affects	your
overall	life.	Here	are	just	some	of	the	many	ways	that	moving
benefits	you:
•
Increases	energy
•
Makes	you	feel	strong	and	powerful	in	your
body
•
Helps	you	create	and	maintain	a	healthy	weight
•
Lowers	cholesterol,	triglycerides,	and	the	risk	of	high	blood	pressure
•
Builds	healthy	bones
•
Reduces	inflammation
1
•
Promotes	better	sleep
•
Releases	“feel	good”	chemicals	called	endorphins	to	improve	mood	and
combat	depression
2
•
Increases	focus,	memory,	and	sharper	thinking	and	learning
3
•
Improves	circulation
•
Increases	longevity
•
Works	on	a	cellular	level	to	decrease	the	toll	of	stress	on	your	aging	process
4
•
Improves	self-esteem	and	body	image	(critical	to	being	beautiful	is
feelingbeautiful!)
And	while	it’s	been	well	documented	that	moving	and	exercising	in	general
improve	your	mood,	the
types
	of	movements	that	flow	through	your	body	affect
your	overall	mentality,	your	emotions,	and	your	state	of	being.	Try	to	recall	the
last	time	you	were	at	a	party	or	a	wedding	and	danced	in	a	free-form	way,	just
feeling	the	music	and	having	fun.	Afterward	you	probably	felt	free,	alive,	and
exhilarated.	This	feeling	of	freedom	is	magnetic	and	beautiful,	and	translates	to
an	outwardly	joyful	energy	that	is	very	attractive.	This	is	a	perfect	example	of
how	your	bodily	movements	have	a	profound	impact	on	the	state	of	your	mind
and	your	overall	beauty.
If	you	only	move	in	a	linear,	straightforward,	and	rigid	fashion,	such	as	on	a
treadmill	or	stair	climber,	you	may	start	to	become	more	linear	in	the	way	you
think	and	feel	in	your	body.	In	contrast,	incorporating	flowing	movements,
such	as	dance	or	yoga,	can	help	inspire	creative	thinking.	But	it’s	not	just	the
actual	movements	your	body	makes	that	have	an	impact—the	environment	in
which	you	move	your	body	also	makes	an	enormous	difference.
Surfing	the	dynamic	waves	of	the	ocean	can	make	you	feel	connected	to	the
natural	world	around	you	in	a	way	that’s	impossible	when	slugging	it	out	on
weight	machines	or	even	on	a	simulated	surfing	machine.	Hiking	on	uneven
terrain	in	the	fresh	air	can	help	you	feel	more	vigorous	and	free	in	your	body
than	doing	the	same	incline	level	on	a	treadmill.	If	you	live	in	an	urban
environment,	trekking	up	some	local	hills	in	neighborhoods	with	sidewalks	or
nearby	parks	would	also	allow	you	to	gain	the	benefits	from	much-needed	time
outside	and	away	from	indoor	buildings.
Your	mind	and	body	are	fused	together,	and	one	closely	affects	the	other.	It’s
not	that	any	particular	forms	of	movement	are	necessarily	“bad”	and	should	be
avoided	altogether,	and	factors	like	the	weather,	convenience,	and	your	schedule
might	mean	that	the	gym	is	your	only	option	on	certain	days.	That’s	fine.	But
we	encourage	you	to	balance	the	movements	in	your	life	and	incorporate	free-
form,	natural	movements	outside	in	the	elements	whenever	possible.	This	will
help	keep	your	energy	circulating	in	the	most	dynamic	and	free	way,	which	is	a
key	component	to	Radical	Beauty.
RADICAL	BEAUTY	EXERCISE	GUIDELINES
•
Weave	activity	and	movement	into	your	daily	life.
•
Strive	for	around	an	hour	of	movement	at	least	five	days	a	week.
•
According	to	the
Physical
Guidelines	for	Activity	for	Americans	put	out	by	the	USgovernment,	at	least	2.5	hours	a	week	of	moderate-intensity	aerobic	activity	is
recommended	for	adults.	For	more	extensive	health	benefits,	increase	aerobic
activity	to	5	hours	of	moderate	intensity	weekly,	and	include	two	days	or	more	a
week	of	muscle-strengthening	activities.
5
•
Make	an	effort	to	get	out	in	the	fresh	air	and	nature	as	much	as	possible—ideally
weekly.
•
Remember	that	smaller,	shorter	activities	throughout	the	day	add	up!
•
Find	forms	of	movement	that	you	enjoy	and	will	stick	with.
•
Mix	circular	and	nonlinear	forms	of	movement	into	your	weekly	routine.	Try
Vinyasa	yoga,	dance	classes	or	free-form	dance,	rock	climbing,	various	kinds	of
team	sports	(like	volleyball),	or	other	outdoor	activities	you	can	try	in	your	area.
•
Another	option	if	you	are	crunched	for	time	is	high-int


NE W. DYER

Wisdom of the Ages
Manifest Y our Destiny
Your Sacr ed Self
A Promise Is a Pr omise
Real Magic
What Do Y ou Really W ant for Y our Childr en?
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Gifts fr om Eykis
The Sky’ s the Limit
Pulling Y our Own Strings
Your Err oneous Zones
Everyday W isdom
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OceanofPDF.comTable of Contents
Epigraph
Introduction
1 Transformation
Why You May Be Resisting This Principle
Some Suggestions for Personal Transformation
2 Thought
The How and Why of Visualization
You Are the Dreamer of Dreams
Why We Resist
Your Way Out of the Cage
3 Oneness
A New Perspective on Our Place in This Onesong
My First Contact with Oneness
Getting a Clear Reference to the Whole
A Very Brief Look at the History of the Human Being
Cultivating a Reference to the Whole
Oneness and the Dream
Why You May Resist the Principle of Oneness
Some Suggestions for Applying  the Universal Principle of Oneness in Your
Own Life
4 Abundance
Transcending a Scarcity Consciousness
Whatever You Focus Your Thoughts on Expands
You Are It All Already
You Cannot Own Anything!
Tuning In to Abundance
Freedom and Abundance
How I Made the Major Decisions in My Life
Abundance and Doing What You Love
Putting It into Practice
Why You May Be Resisting the Principle of Abundance
Some Ideas for Bringing Abundance into Your Life
5 DetachmentUnderstanding What Detachment Means
Flowing As a Means to Detachment
How Your Form Functions in the Universe
How I Learned to Apply This Principle
Our Most Common Attachments
Networking: A Helpful Means to Detachment
Why You May Resist Detachment
Implementing Detachment in Your Life
6 Synchronicity
Synchronicity in All Our Lives
The Easiest Connectors to Believe In
More Dif ficult Connections: Form to Hidden Form
Even More Dif ficult Connections: Form to Invisible Form
Invisible Connections: Human Form to Human Form
Our Own Connections: Our Thought to Our Form
Incomprehensible Connections: Human Thought to Another Human Form
Your Own Connections: Thought to Thought
Synchronicity: Human Thought to Other Human Thought
The Formless Connections Between Human Beings
What Are These Connectors Made Of?
The Awakening Process
Miracles?
Everything That Has Happened Had to Happen; Everything  That Must
Happen Cannot Be Stopped
Why You May Find It Dif ficult to Embrace Synchronicity
Some Ideas for Putting Synchronicity to Work
7 For giveness
The Universe Does Not For give Because It Does Not Blame
Ridding Yourself of Blame, Revenge, Judgment
Forgiveness
My Own Voyage of For giveness
Putting For giveness into Action
Giving Is the Key to For giving
Forgiving Yourself: And Why Not?
Surrendering: The Ultimate Act
Searchable Terms
AcknowledgmentsAbout the Author
Other Books by Wayne W. Dyer
Copyright
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OceanofPDF.com<|eot_id|><|begin_of_text|>MIRACLE MINERAL  SUPPLEMENT
An Integrated MMS Therapy
by W alter Last
Sodium chlorite is presently being promoted as a miracle mineral supplement or MMS with superior antimicrobial activity. You can
appreciate its power from a statement by its discoverer, Jim Humble, that all 75,000 individuals with malaria that have been treated
were cured within a day (1).This obviously is important not only for self-healing but also for the drug industry and medicine which so
far try to ignore or suppress this development. However, there are also considerable problems associated with using MMS. In the
following I suggest to minimise these problems by integrating MMS with other natural therapies rather than using it as a stand-alone
treatment for all conditions.
Conventional Use of Sodium Chlorite
In solution sodium chlorite (NaClO2) is very alkaline and stable but when acidiﬁed it forms the gas chlorine dioxide (ClO2) which
smells the same as chlorine and probably is the strongest all-round antimicrobial and parasite remedy. While it destroys all anaerobic
microbes and parasites, it does not damage the beneﬁcial lactobacteria of our intestinal ﬂora. The only residue left in water, food, or
in the body after treatment with MMS is a tiny amount of table salt or sodium chloride (NaCl).
Acidiﬁed sodium chlorite is being used in many countries, including Australia and the USA, as an antimicrobial treatment in the food
industry, for water puriﬁcation, and for sterilizing hospital and clinic rooms and equipment. In hospitals it has been used as a
disinfectant for a hundred years and in the US meat industry for about 50 years. Health-conscious countries and municipalities are
increasingly replacing the health-damaging chlorine for the harmless chlorine dioxide in treating public water supplies (2).
In 2003 the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code was changed to permit the use of sodium chlorite acidiﬁed with citric acid or
other food acids for antimicrobial surface treatment of meat, poultry, ﬁsh, fruit and vegetables (3). The time between mixing and
application is less than 5 minutes, and chlorine dioxide levels do not exceed 3 ppm. The safety assessment report concluded that if
properly used no residues would be detected in the raw foods following treatment and prior to sale, and therefore there would be no
toxicological concerns.
In solid form sodium chlorite is unstable and commonly mixed with about 20% sodium chloride. Commercially it is produced and
shipped in Australia as a 31% solution in water. For end users in the food and agricultural industries it is available as a 5% solution
called Vibrex. In the US and the UK it is also available as tablets that release chlorine dioxide. In Germany and Italy chlorine dioxide
is the main treatment chemical for public water supplies.
Even in conventional medicine chlorine dioxide has been shown to sterilise red blood cells for transfusion. It was found that a solution
of 2.8% sodium chlorite activated with 15% lactic acid at a concentration of 1:100 killed all HIV in the red blood cells (4). Furthermore,
low concentrations of chlorine dioxide are also ef fective against the inﬂuenza virus (4a).
Curiously, stabilized chlorite, commonly called Stabilized Chlorine Dioxid e or SCD, that does not generate chlorine dioxide has been
patented for intravenous use in the treatment of autoimmune diseases, hepatitis and lymph cancers. It supposedly prevents or
reduces antigen activity and autoimmune responses (5).
A weak solution of SCD is approved by the FDA and available in many countries as mouthwash; it is also in some toothpastes. The
idea is that colonies of bacteria in the mouth produce acids that release chlorine dioxide locally to kill these bacteria.
SCD has a pH of about 7.5 to 8.5 and is in effect a weak solution of sodium chlorite stabilized with sodium bicarbonate, and
sometimes also with additional hydrogen peroxide.
The Wikipedia mentions for sodium chlorite that a weak acid can be added to SCD to "activate" it and make chlorine dioxide in-situ.
SCD is used as a broad spectrum disinfectant and anti-microbial, it is currently being used against bacterial and viral outbreaks
including MRSA, Legionella, and Norovirus. Therefore, if MMS is not available a suitable mouthwash may be used in about


ted Shri M.allubhai as well,!"
NTtiMA:t:H Of 0\S.ES
1. SAri wam ~mPws $kwi ~asidas BrahmacOO:ri who too i.s.a
prapagandlst of uri-ne tilel'apr. SM. banarasidas had toothache in
1 966 aAlJ of a sucidef'l. Me ~aA ~ ~et~ amd me f.oon-d gr.eat
rel-ief in oRLy 20 minwtes. lfl thooe d~s be COJ\l'W!etel¥ curs;! his
toothadre by oR-iy gatgrmg of U!!tne.
2. Shri H:aribhai Desai (Asbacteep, Br:allmapttri, Baroda) tnforll'ted
i·n h-is letter dated 15-2-62 that hrs homoeopath friend uses urine
therapy for himself and wiNing pat~ents to cure their diseases. He
could cure pyorrhoea of one patient by this treatment. I
'I
I
,-
,,~ 170 : AUTO-URINE THERAPY
3. Shri Hans very enthusiasticall the inmates of the Brahm v·d y nar~ates that he found many of
urine therapy for self-curea T~ ya hMandrr, Pavanar (Wardha) using
therapy. · ey ave shown great interest in this
. 4. Shri Balkobaji, younger brother f h..
evrnced great interest in urine thera o S rr ~rnob_a Bhave, has
of Naturopathy He ad.. py and considers rt as a branch
that they have f~ith in it~rses people to use this therapy if he funds
CHAPTER XXIV
CONCLUSION
When I started writing the cha ters f.
that enough material would be o ~hrs book, I did not expect
conclusions. But by God'.. h avarlable to draw suitable
h d. s grace, I ave got th d.
a~e elrberately avoided in this book e esrred material. I
whrch appeared dubious Wh t.. the accounts and statements
scrutinized. Nevertheless. 'to :r/sisst~~ed h~rein. has been thoroughly
any error made inadvertently.. mna' so I ask for pardon for
Sincere Research Needed T
medical science so this bo k h: ·do me urine is not a subject of
' 0 a not bee · · propound a new branch of medicin. n_ wrrtten wrth a view to
restoration of health and ~ h de. Urrn: rs a perfect tonic for the or t e estructron of 1 d.
even an aged person the vitali d. ma a res. It gives
an anti-poison In fact. ty an vrgour of a youth. It acts also as · urrne rs a nat 1. provided not only to man b ura equrpment of the body
b'rth · ut to every living b · f''. Urrne can never fa"rl 'f t erng rom the very
D'reatment is t k r. Armstrong of England evolved a a en sy:tematically. Late
l?ng experience for years together and ~~~hod of thrs :reatment after
srngle case. so there. 1 not meet farlure even in a
h I.. was not a srngle cha f.... ea rng flurd as defective 0. ft. nee o crrtrcrsrng the.. r rne 1ectrve we t h 11 h a srmrlar method and expert. · 00 s a ave to evolve s rn anatomy and pathology will have to CONCLUSION : 171
make a thorough research. But such a research will neither require
much time nor create any complexity unlike other therapies. What
is required here is the concentration and honest and intelligent
labour on one fluid only. In allopathy, it is quite possible that years
may pass in the study of diseases and experiment with thousands of
medicines even on a single disease. Still two allopaths may disagree
in choosing a particular medicine for particular disease! Urine
therapy is far from all the~ defects. Here a single liquid is a s1,1re
cure of. all diseases. The only thing required is the proper
understanding of the condition of the ailing person. As a matter of
face even diagnosis in unnecessary. But it is essential that the
vitality of the patient, local climate, the quantity of urine to be used,
the method of application, the diet before, during and after the
treatment etc., should be fully considered beforehand. The follower
of this treatment should be careful in his general behaviour also
because mental attitude also plays an important role in the physical
health.
A Treatment with Self-restraint: The accounts of the most of the
cases which I have received have one common purpose and that is
people want to survive somehow by whatever means it may be
possible. Moreover it has been our habit not to do anything
methodically or rationally. But this would not be allowed in this
treatment. otherwise it would bring discredit to this therapy. one
should not take up this treatment if one lacks inself-restraint,
moderation in food and lacks patience.
I have to put a question to such half-hearted patients who have
been benefited in sptie of their being unrestrained. But what woul~
they have said if the results were unfavourable? Would they have
boldly admitted that it was only due to their own faults that harrn
had been done to them? I ·do not think such would have been their·
reaction if the result was not good. Naturally persons with selfish
motives would have given an odd name to urine therapy to achieve
their own selfish ends. Hence I do not have the slightest hesitation
in warning the patients that they should not practise this theraPY 170 : AUTO-URINE THERAPY
3. Shri Hans very enthusiasticall the inmates of the Brahma Vid a y nar~ates that he found many of
urine therapy for self-cure Th/ hMandlr, Pavanar (Wardha) using
therapy. · Y ave shown great interest in this
4. Shri Balkobaji youn er b h evinced great interest' ·In? hrot er of Shri Vinoba Bhave has
f unne t erapy a d 'd,·'o Naturopathy He ad., n cons1 ers it as a branch · v1ses people t h' that they have faith in it. o use t IS therapy if he funds
CHAPTER XXIV
CONCLUSION
When I started writing the cha ters of.
that enough material would ~e ~his book, I did not expect
conclusions. But by God's. available to draw suitable
ha~e deliberately avoided i~r~~:' ~o~ave got the desired material. I
which appeared dubious Wh t. k the accounts and statements
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Sincere Research Needed..
medical science so th'ls b k h. Tdo me unne is not a subJ'ect of'oo a not b ·. propound a new branch of medicin :en. wntten With a view to
restoration of health and ~ h e. Unne IS a perfect tonic for the
e or t e destruction f 1 d' ven an aged person the vital it d. o ma a les. It gives
an anti-poison. In fact urin ~ an vigour of a youth. It acts also as
provided not only to man be tiS a natural equipment of the body
b' h · u to every liv· b ·'lrt. Unne can never fal.ll 'f t mg emg from the very D 1 reatment is t k r. Armstrong of England evolved a a en sy:tematically. Late
l?ng experience for years together and ~~thad of this ~reatment after
smgle case. So there was. ld not meet failure even in a
h 1· fl · not a smgle cha f ·.. ea mg u1d as defeoive 0 · f'I. nee o CritiCISing the ·.
1 r 1ne 1ect1ve We t h II a Simi ar method and expert.. oo s a have to evolve s m anatomy and pathology will have to CONCLUSION : 171
make a thorough research. But such a research will neither require
much time nor create any complexity unlike other therapies. What
is required here is the concentration and honest and intelligent
labour on one fluid only. In allopathy, it is quite possible that years
may pass in the study of diseases and experiment with thousands of
medicines even on a single disease. Still two allopaths may disagree
in choosing a particular medicine for particular disease! Urine
therapy is far from all the~ defects. Here a single liquid is a sure
cure of all diseases. The only thing required is


 Wash off any remaining paste residues and open the blister with a needle to drain the ﬂuid. For
healing the skin keep a fresh cabbage leaf over the blistered area, later rub vitamin E oil onto it.
If Cantharides plaster is available cut out and apply a piece the size of one to several postage stamps. Leave for 12 - 24 hours,
depending on the sensitivity of the skin. With rather insensitive skin, the skin must ﬁrst be pricked in many places or otherwise
mechanically irritated over the affected joint before applying the plaster. In long-standing conditions blistering may have to be
repeated several times in dif ferent places around the joint or along the course of an infected nerve as with shingles.
Blistering can also be used with low back pain, sciatica,  myositis, bursitis, neuralgia and neuritis, lumbago,  spondylitis  as well as with
pain, inﬂammation and infection of inner organs. While in many countrie s Cantharides plaster is not for sale, in Germany  it is freely
available in health food shops (Reformhaus). In Germany  also a combination of cantharidin  and croton oil is available
as Oel Braunscheidtii  (Pyonex  Oil), which is rubbed into the pricked skin (Pyonex  Treatment or Braunscheidtismus). Continue the
blistering process until the pain or stif fness has disappeared.
I found kerosene very effective. Moisten a cloth with kerosene and wrap it around the affected joint. Possibly cover the cloth with
plastic. After some time the skin may start burning but try to keep the pack on as long as you can stand it. This may be less than half
an hour with sensitive skin or several hours if the skin is insensitive. After  removing the pack, the burning will stop very quickly, but do
not wash with water. The skin should be very red as after sunburn and it may start peeling after a few days, just like sunburn.
Bowel Cleansing
Fatty and fat-soluble toxins and wastes are released through the liver and gall bladder into the bowels. Bitter herbal teas as
recommended to improve the digestion will also assist in this task. In addition, the bowels must be kept active and open. The cleaner
the bowels are the easier and quicker it is to clean the rest of the body. Congested bowels lead to congested lymph, blood and
tissues.
Use sufﬁcient laxative food, foremost ground linseed and magnesium chloride, to have 2 - 3 bowel movements daily. In addition, you
may take 1 tsp. of Epsom salts with warm water ﬁrst thing in the morning  or at bedtime. A good herbal cleanser is aloe, which may be
combined with  senna  for an occasional thorough cleanout, especially before and during fasting. If available, have initially a series of
professional colonics (colonic irrigations). See also the page on  Hydrotherapy.
Packs, Rubs, Baths, Colors
Packs, baths and rubs can be very helpful. As a rub use warm peanut oil. Rub it into affected joints while at the same time and for 5 -
15 minutes afterwards keeping the area warm with an infrared lamp or heater. For more immediate pain relief, you may also add
some oil of sassafras, wintergreen or cloves to the peanut oil.
As a pack use Magnesium Chloride (preferable) or Epsom Salts (less well absorbed). Soak a cloth in a saturated magnesium solution
or alternatively in very warm water, wring out lightly and cover with a heavy layer of magnesium salts. Alternatively rub magnesium oil
directly on the skin. Apply this to a painful or stiff area and keep warm for 1 - 2 hours with a hot water bottle. If the problem is in the
hands or feet, make a concentrated magnesium salt solution and bathe the affected part in it while keeping the solution as hot as
possible. For the hips or if joints and spine hurt in many places, you may buy a 25 kg bag of magnesium chloride and dissolve 1 - 5
kg in a hot bath, the more concentrated the better. Repeat all of these once or twice a week. Often induce sweating after a bath.10/30/24, 3:31 PM Health-Science-Spirit - Arthritis & Rheumatism
https://health-science-spirit.com/Diseases/Arthritis-and-Rheumatism.html 9/11If you like to experiment with color therapy, you may shine a strong blue light at close range onto a painful or inﬂamed area, while for
chronic weakness and stiffness use an orange light. You may use a colored light bulb, or alternatively a color-ﬁlter or colored
cellophane may be used with a normal light bulb or the sun as a light source. Expose the affected area for about 60 minutes at a time
with a colored light bulb as close as possible to the skin but far enough that excessive heat is not a problem. Eliminate other light
sources during this time, for instance by covering the colored light source and the irradiated area with a blanket. It may be more
convenient just to wrap the affected joint or area with colored cellophane and expose it to normal daylight or sunlight or electrical
light.
Deep muscle massage can be extre mely effective. Unfortunately it is also rather painful, but if you have the opportunity and courage,
I strongly recommend it. If it cannot be done professionally you may ask a friend or relative to press deeply into sore or tight muscles
or you may even do it yourself. Also press sore spots in the shoulders for arm problems and in the buttocks for leg problems.
Vomiting Therapy
Another method that can bring surprisingly good results in difﬁcult cases is induced vomiting. This not only clears the stomach of any
accumulated waste but more importantly, it relaxes the digestive organs and stimulates the solar plexus.
To induce vomiting, drink ﬁve or six cups of lukewarm water within a few minutes and then touch or tickle the throat far down. Repeat
induced vomiting until the water comes back clear.
Exercise
The best exercises to energize and relax tight muscles are tensing and shaking exercises. Sometimes you may shake the whole
body, at other times just the affected parts. You may do this standing, sitting or even lying down. Shake the limbs or the whole body
for one minute or longer while at the same time breathing as rapidly and deeply as you can.
Tensing, too, may be practiced in any position. You may either just tense the muscles around a painful, weak or stiff joint or leg, or
gradually tense all your muscles, starting with the feet and proceeding towards the top. At the same time inhale deeply. Hold breath
and maximum tension for several seconds and then exhale while at the same time relaxing the muscles from the head downward. Do
this about ten times and repeat several times during the day. Also isometric exercises may be done: press with the arms or legs
against a wall or other unmovable objects. Hold a deep breath while pressing and pay attention to relaxing the muscles afterwards.
If you can walk without much pain, then go for long walks and practice deep breathing in clean air at the same time. If you have
difﬁculty walking, try swimming. As a general health measure, get into the habit of doing suitable yoga exercises, especially those,
which strengthen the spine or the back and the intestinal area.
Emotions and Imagination
Unreleased emotions contribute signiﬁcantly to muscle armoring and with this to the development of arthritis. The most frequent
problems are suppressed anger, suppressed sexuality and resentment.
If you have arthritis in the leg joints or hip, violently kick a cushion or something similar for several minutes. If the problem is in the
arms or shoulders, hit a cushion or mattress with the ﬁsts. If you remember having felt a grudge against a particular person, you may
imagine hitting or kicking him or her. Make angry sounds at the same time, you may also cry or shout. You may have to repeat this on
subsequent days. When you feel that you have reacted out all the stored resentment, frustration and anger and feel emotionally
empty, begin creating an imaginary scene in your mind in which you forgive that person and any others you do remember. Try to send
out some kind thoughts in the end.
Even if you do not remember a particular incident or person that caused you to be frustrated and resentful, do the exercise anyway.
Some memories may come up while  you are doing it. Finally, forgive yourself formally for problems you may have caused to others or
which others may have caused you.
Another very helpful exercise is mental imagery. Sit or lie in a comfortable position and do one of the many available relaxation
exercises. Then imagine that with each inhalation you draw in a cool blue stream of healing energy, which you mentally direct to any
painful area. Imagine the pain as a red ﬁre ball around the inﬂamed joint. See the blue healing energy washing away at the ﬁreball
and with each exhalation a murky mixture of red and blue energy leaving the body. Gradually the ﬁreball becomes smaller and
smaller until after several minutes it has completely disappeared. Feel the joint being immersed in the soothing blue healing energy.
Repeat this exercise as necessary to control any pain.
If a joint is weak or stiff, you may imagine the healing energy to be orange or golden-yellow and