 on the Map of
Consciousness (the level of Courage and Truth), the
arm goes weak. It indicates nonintegrity of the energy
field, and the downward direction of the energy field
indicates a negative answer.
Ifthat which is loving and true is held in mind and
the arm is tested, it will be strong.You can have some
one test you and say, "Anger is over 75; it is over 100; it
is over 125; it is over 150; it is over 155," and you will
go weak at 155, indicating that anger is around 150. 143 SPIRITUAL FIRST AID
One can then ask what level Grief is and come up with
75, illustrating that grief therefore has much less energy
than anger.
These are very useful calibrations and tell us a
great deal of importance as to the direction of energy
and whether it has a destructive, or negative, effect on
our life, our consciousness, and our capacity to com
prehend and reflect truth. The calibrations have a
very positive effect, which we will see as we move up
towards Enlightenment and Christ Consciousness. As
one gets closer to the Truth, one is closer to God. As
one moves toward the bottom of the scale, one gets
farther away from Truth and God.
Ifyou have someone test you when you purposely
tell a lie, the arm will be weak. When you have the
person test you again when you tell the truth, the arm
will instantly be strong.This is a very useful indicator
because it provides an orientation towards any field
of knowledge or endeavor. It can also be useful in
working our way through the maze of what the world
calls'spiritual'.
In the beginning of the research, we were naive.
We assumed that anything labeled as'spiritual' must
be of the highest truth, valid, and something that
could be corroborated through one's inner experi
ence. We found that this is not necessarily the case,
and what is labeled a spiritual teaching might range
anywhere over the Map of Consciousness, all the way
from the bottom of the Map, where the teaching was
written by those who teach hate as the way to truth,
up to those who are most infinitely loving.We found
that many of the books were of a negative energy 144 HEALING AND RECOVERY
field, meaning that one would end up in a worse con
dition from getting involved in that particular field of
learning and would move farther away from the truth
than before reading about it.Almost half the books in
a typical spiritual bookstore are actually fiction.
As a result, we had to look at the value of the
research itself. In looking at the field of spiritual
research, we found there were no real guidelines for
the person approaching spiritual work for the first
time or going back into it later in life with a renewed
interest. Each approach claimed that it represented
the truth, so the self-claims were no indication of
validity. We also found that the number of followers
and the glamour and riches of the teacher of a certain
pathway had no correlation with its validity-the
number of followers meant nothing, and best sellers
were frequently purely fictional.
A purported teacher could have a great many fol
lowers, and yet we discovered that the energy field
was in a negative direction, with calibrations being
very low. As we got closer to the truth of the great
enlightened beings that were acknowledged by all of
mankind, the energies always moved upward in a
positive direction. The calibrations were always over
600 and on up into the 700s. Therefore, we see how
the great teachers-those called avatars-who were
on the planet for only a very short period of earthly
time, changed the face of the world and the belief
systems of mankind, breaking new ground and creat
ing a whole new context and set of values because
the power and energy of their words were of such a
high caliber. 145 SPIRITUAL FIRST AID
We will be talking about crisis, conflict, the nature
of an upset, and ways of handling, transcending, and
breaking through, along with practical measures
for spiritual seekers. We will find that all upsets are
spiritual in origin and have common sources.We will
learn how to survive these inner trials and how to
avoid disillusionment, despair, and self-hatred. We will
discover how to detect false teachers. (See page 188,
Reality, Spirituality, and Modern Man, or page 379,
Truth vs. Falsehood.) We will see that all spiritual pain
and suffering is really due to ignorance and will learn
how to find the answer.The vulnerabilities that come
from spiritual naIvete, along with crises, can be over
come by utilizing the laws of consciousness. We will
see what we are hanging onto and how to let it go.We
will learn how to recognize the culprit called the spir
itual ego,which is behind so much spiritual crises and
suffering. The spiritual world is frankly one of great
confusion, with its conflicting statements andposi
tions.We need to approach it from a position outside
the field.
Referring again to the Map of Consciousness, the
energy fields are calibrated as to their relative energies,
starting with Death at zero, Shame at 20, Guilt at 30,
Apathy at 50, Grief at 75, Fear at 100, Desire at 125,
Anger at 150, Pride at 175, and the crucial point of
Courage at 200.At this level, the direction ofthe arrows
changes from negative to neutral. Above neutral, the
arrows point upward, in a positive direction; this
occurs when the truth is told about something. The
attitudes or positions now indicate Neutrality at 250,
Willingness at 310,Acceptance at 350, Reason at 400, 146 HEALING AND RECOVERY
Love at 500, (which is a very significant level), joy at
540; and Ecstasy at 560. Level 600 is Bliss and beyond
the world of duality. It is a level of Enlightenment that
reveals the true nature of God (Sat-chit-ananda).
Awareness of the true nature of God really begins
at level 200 as one becomes progressively aligned
with truth and then progresses upward through
Willingness, Abundance, Acceptance, and an increas
ing Lovingness that expands in an infmite, upward
direction.
Each of these levels of consciousness is charac
terized by correlated emotions that begin as the
most negative and destructive at the bottom of the
Map and lead to suicide, self-hatred, etc. Also at the
bottom are guilt, the process of destruction, and see
ing the world as a place of sin, suffering, temptation,
and disaster. The God of that world is seen, there
fore, as the ultimate destroyer who is really the ulti
mate enemy of mankind because he hates man and
will throw him into hell forever, which is the ulti
mate act of hatred.
Above that is the level ofApathy, which calibrates
at 50. The emotion is that of a hopeless world of
despair, and the process is the loss of the energy of
life. The world looks hopeless, and the God of a
hopeless world is unloving, does not care for people,
ignores them, and views them as sinful worms.There
is an abject hopelessness, and God is thought to be
truly nonexistent. There is now the existentialist
who talks about the hopelessness of mankind and
the death of God as coming out of this level of con-.
sciousness. 147 SPIRITUAL FIRST AID
The level of Grief is one of loss, regret, despon
dence, and loss of spirit. It sees a world of sadness and,
again, a God who is uncaring and unloving, having cre
ated a sad, hopeless world.
The level above Grief is Fear and is an energy field
moving in a destructive direction. This level is charac
terized by worry, anxiety, panic, and terror. There is
deflation, and the world looks like a frightening place.
The creator and God of this frightening world is there
fore a punitive god who terrifies by his unending
threats.
Above Fear is the level called Desire, with which
most of us are very familiar. People are entrapped by
the emotions ofwanting and craving.They are trapped
by what they desire, and this creates the worldview of
frustration and a God from whom they are separated
because this god is always withholding from them
what they need to feel complete and whole.
The next energy field upward is Anger and is of
great importance. The energy ofAnger at 150 is much
greater than that of Grief at 75.A person in grief has
very little energy, but it is obvious that an angry per
son has an enormous amount of energy.The emotions
arising from this level are of resentment, hatred, and
grievance, which occurred in the process in con
sciousness as one of expansion. From the place of
anger one sees a competitive world of war, conflict,
and enemies


 rule a major chemo healing reaction occurs
approximately after six months on the Therapy, which is different from the standard flare-ups
experienced by chemo-free patients. The chemo-burdened patient excretes the toxic drugs still
stored in his or her organism and suffers disturbances that are similar, though less severe, than the
ones caused by the chemotherapy. They include some hair loss, nausea, mouth sores, pain, drop
in red- and white blood corpuscle counts, weakness, and changes in the test results. Some patients
can actually smell the chemicals being excreted through their skin. Often the enema returns also
smell of chemicals. Such a six-month chemo reaction can last up to three weeks, after which time
the patient is much improved. The chemo-caused symptoms clear, the blood picture improves
once again, the tumors regress more rapidly, hair re-grows and energy returns.
After this major clear-out, one important procedure, namely the Castor Oil Treatment  can
cautiously be added to the protocol. The patient is started on the castor oil enema only. Instead
of the usual amount, (see Chapter 13, pg. 113 ) only two teaspoonfuls are added to the coffee
enema for 2-3 weeks, up to twice weekly. If the patient does not react too violently, this amount
is increased to four teaspoonfuls for another three weeks. Again, if this addition is well tolerated,
the patient should be given one teaspoonful  of castor oil orally, followed by the usual cup of hot
sweetened coffee; then, 5 hours later, by the castor oil enema—twice a week. After this again
slowly the amounts are gradually increased, together with the number of coffee enemas, until the
patient is able to take the complete regular castor oil treatment and restore the reduced Therapy to
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www.thegersonway.comHere are the details of the modified treatment for chemo-pretreated
and/or severely damaged patients :
A typical hourly schedule*
Enema MealFlax-
seed
OilAcidoll
CapsulesJuicePotassium
CompoundLugol’s
Solution
1/2 strengthThyroid NaicinLiver
Caps.Pan-
creatin
TabletsInjection
Liver &
B12
6:00
am
8:00
am 2Orange 2 tsp. 1 drop 1 gram 50mg2 3
9:00
am Coffee2 tsp.
9:30
am
10:00
amCarrot/
Apple2 tsp. 1 drop 1 gram 50mg
11:00
amCarrot NO21 daily
12
noonGreen 2 tsp.
1:00
pm1 Tbsp. 2Carrot/
Apple2 tsp. 1 drop 1 gram 50mg3
2:00
pmCoffee Green 2 tsp.
3:00
pm
4:00
pm
5:00
pmCarrot/
Apple2 tsp. 1 drop 50mg3
6:00
pmCoffee Green 2 tsp.
7:00
pmDinner 1 Tbsp. 2Carrot/
Apple2 tsp. 1 drop 1 gram 50mg3
10:00
pm
Make a blank schedule to be filled in later as the medications change and the frequency of enemas and liver with B-12
injections is reduced.
Castor oil enemas: NO CASTOR OIL TREATMENTS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
*The exact treatment, specifying the number of juices, enemas, medications, etc. needs to be
adjusted by a Gerson trained practitioner.
For easy reference, here is a summary of the items contained in the schedule:
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www.thegersonway.comseverely damaged patients to eight glasses; or to 10 containing four to six ounces each.  For
such patients up to two ounces of strained oatmeal gruel can be added to each glass of juice to
ease digestion. (see Chapter 16, pg. 127 )
20 teaspoons of potassium compound (2 tsp. in each of 10 glasses)
11⁄2  to 3 grains thyroid
5 drops 1⁄2 strength Lugol’s solution
5 tablets of 50 mg. Niacin (omit if bleeding is present)
6 capsules Acidol Pepsin
6 capsules of Liver Powder
12 tablets Pancreatin
3 cc liver extract with 50 mcg B-12 (1 intramuscular injection daily)
3 coffee enemas
200 to 600 mg CoQ-10 starting cautiously with one tablet of 50 mg daily
The meals are unchanged, and include two tablespoonfuls of organic flax seed oil daily for one
month; then 1 tablespoonful daily for the rest of the treatment.Copyright © Charlotte Gerson, 2007.  All rights reserved.
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www.thegersonway.comCHAPTER 19
The Gerson Therapy for
Non-Malignant Diseases
From his long clinical practice Dr. Gerson was able to establish that a patient suffering from a
non-malignant disease had a sick, damaged liver, while the liver of someone with a malignancy
was severely toxic (poisoned). Based on this difference, he adjusted the treatment accordingly,
creating a less intensive therapy for non-malignant conditions. At the same time he specified that
if patients in the latter category followed a stricter protocol, closely resembling the full intensive
therapy, they recovered faster.
The less intensive therapy is less demanding and easier to follow, so that patients on this
regime can continue working. This is a great advantage, since most people depend on their earned
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www.thegersonway.comThis is a typical hour-by-hour schedule for patients on the less intensive therapy:
Enema MealFlax-
seed
OilAcidoll
CapsulesJuicePotassium
CompoundLugol’s
Solution
1/2 strengthThyroid NaicinLiver
Caps.Pan-
creatin
TabletsInjection
Liver &
B12
6:00
am
8:00
am 2Orange 2 tsp. 1 drop 1 gram 50mg 2 3
9:00
amCoffee 2 tsp.
9:30
am
10:00
amCarrot/
Apple2 tsp. 50mg
11:00
amCarrot2
12
noonGreen 2 tsp.
1:00
pm1 Tbsp. 2Carrot/
Apple2 tsp. 1 drops 1 gram 50mg3
2:00
pmCoffee Green 2 tsp.
3:00
pm
4:00
pm
5:00
pmCarrot/
Apple2 tsp. 50mg3
6:00
pmCoffee Green 2 tsp.
7:00
pmDinner 1 Tbsp. 2Carrot/
Apple2 tsp. 1 drop 50mg 2 3
10:00
pm
Make yourself a blank schedule to be filled in later as the medications change and the frequency of enemas is reduced.
Depending on the patient’s condition, it is possible to reduce the number of juices from 10 to
8.  These should consist of 4 carrot/apple juices; 3 green juices and one orange juice.  However,
do not reduce it further!  Also patients with collagen diseases (lupus, rheumatoid arthritis or
scleroderma) should not take orange juice.  Substitute freshly pressed apple juice, carrot or green
juice. It is understood that the food intake, coffee enemas, caution to avoid toxins in the home,
etc. all apply.
For details of how to pursue the Therapy when returning to work, see Chapter 20, sub-
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www.thegersonway.comCHAPTER 20
Things to Remember
In this chapter we present a number of miscellaneous items in support of your efforts to improve
and protect your health. Knowledge is power, and the emergence of the so-called ‘expert
patient’ around the world is a sure sign that more and more people are willing to take responsibility
for their health and well-being. No doubt you are one of them. We hope you will find the following
information useful.


ids alkalization of the blood.
Scientific name
:
Iuscus aculeatus
Parts used
: Herb and rhizome.
Actions
: Anti-inflammatory, aromatic, cellular proliferator, diuretic,
laxative (mild), vasoconstrictor.
Cascara Sagrada
A great herb in low dosages to strengthen the GI tract.
Helps tone and strengthen the intestines.
Increases and strengthens peristalsis.
Increases secretions of the liver, pancreas, stomach and intestines.
Strengthens the autonomic nervous system of the alimentary canal.
Use for constipation, but better used in a cleaning and rebuilding formula
for the GI tract.
Helps clean and strengthen the liver.
Promotes bile secretion.Improves digestion in small dosages.
Use in cases of gallstones, piles and hemorrhoids.
Can be used for intestinal worms.
Scientific name
:
Rhamnus purshiana
Parts used
: Aged, dried bark.
Actions
: Alterative, anti-bilious, antidiabetic, bitter tonic, cathartic,
emetic, febrifuge, hepatic, laxative, nervine, peristaltic strengthener,
purgative, stomachic.
Cayenne (Red) Pepper
Used in high blood pressure cases because of its vascular dilation
properties.
Increases circulation. Excellent in cold conditions.
Stimulates lymph flow. However, it also creates mucus. I do not
recommend long term use of cayenne or any hot peppers because of their
stimulating and mucus-forming properties.
Can be an irritant to the mucosa of the GI tract in prolonged usage.
Used to heal ulcers.
Used with castor oil packs to help drive oils and herbs into tissues.
Used as a homeostatic externally and internally (stops bleeding).
A must for strokes and heart attacks.
Treats shock.
Scientific name
:
Capsicum annuum
Parts used
: Fruit
Actions
: Alterative, anti-rheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent,
carminative, condiment, emetic, expectorant, hemostatic, pungent,
rubefacient, sialagogue, stimulant, stomachic, sudorific, tonic.
Chaparral
Chaparral is one of God’s top herbs in the Northern Hemisphere.
Its greatest power lies in its ability to move the lymphatic system.
Used for removal of tumors, boils and abscesses.
Has strong antimicrobial properties (bacterial, viral, fungal, etc.).
Very useful in rheumatic and arthritic conditions. Also excellent for gout.
Has analgesic properties (for pain).Stimulates peripheral circulation.
Stimulates liver function and increases bile production and flow.
Works as an anti-inflammatory
Somewhat of a cellular proliferator (strengthens cells).
Use in all cancers and HIV.
Use for all types of stone formation.
Prolapsed conditions, especially of the uterus.
Poisonous bites including snakebites.
Chicken pox, mumps, and the like.
Useful in all types of female conditions.
Very useful for stomach and intestinal conditions, including
hemorrhoids.
Scientific name
:
Larrea tridentata
Parts used
: Leaves and small stems
Actions
: Alterative, analgesic, anti-arthritic, anticancer, anti-
inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-rheumatic, anti-scrofulous, anti-
tumor, anti-venomous, aromatic, astringent, bitter, depurative,
diuretic, emetic (large doses), expectorant, laxative (mild), tonic,
vasopressor (mild).
Cleavers
One of the great lymphatic herbs. Helps move and dissolve lymphatic
congestion.
Use in swollen lymph nodes, abscesses, boils and tumors.
A great blood cleanser.
Has diuretic properties and helps dissolve kidney and bladder sediment.
A strong herb for cleansing the skin.
Excellent for eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis.
Helps eliminate upper respiratory congestion (sinus, throat, lungs, etc.).
Helps clean, tone, and strengthen the body.
Use for all cancers.
Use in urinary tract obstructions.
Has anti-inflammatory properties, and is used for any “itis”
(inflammatory) condition.
Scientific name
:
Galium aparine
Parts used
: Whole herb, especially leavesActions
: Alterative, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic and laxative,
antiscorbutic, antitumor, aperient, astringent, blood purifier, diuretic,
hepatic (mild), lipotropic, refrigerant, tonic.
Comfrey
For centuries considered one of nature’s top healers.
Nicknamed “knit bone” for its powerful effect upon rebuilding the
skeletal structure.
Strengthens connective tissue. Used for hemorrhoids, varicose and spider
veins, prolapsed conditions (uterus, bowels, bladder, etc.), muscular
degeneration, osteoporosis, hernia, aneurysms, etc.
A powerful wound healer.
Useful in sprains, fractures, and the like.
A good astringent used to detoxify and clean tissue.
Helps move the lymphatic system.
Very beneficial for respiratory issues, both for its expectorant properties
and its antibacterial properties.
Comfrey is a tonic to the body, strengthening cells and tissue.
Checks hemorrhages, especially in the GI tract, urinary tract and lungs.
Comfrey is used to help regulate blood sugars.
Said to aid protein through increasing the secretion of pepsin.
A great lung tonic.
Excellent as a poultice for any injury.
Promotes the formation of epithelial cells.
Note
: Because of a strong alkaloid called pyrrolizidic acid, the FDA
considers this herb dangerous to the liver. However, generations of
use do not bear this out. If you were to extract this alkaloid and take
it by itself in large dosages it would cause liver damage. However, in
Herbology we never extract individual constituents.
Scientific name
:
Symphytum officinalis
Parts used
: Root and leaves
Actions
: Alterative, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic (mild), astringent, cell
proliferant, demulcent, essential oil, expectorant, hemostatic, inulin,
mucilage, nutritive, pectoral, primary constituents, starch, styptic,
tannins, tonic (yin), vulnerary.
Corn SilkA powerful cleanser of bladder and kidney tissue.
Helps clean toxins and mucus from the urinary tract.
Helps lower blood sugar.
Gently stimulates bile flow, aiding in improved digestion and
alkalization.
Used for bedwetting and edema.
Used for prostatitis.
Helps remove inorganic minerals from the body.
Used for both gallstones and kidney stones.
Excellent for cystitis.
Useful in hypertension and C.O.P.D.
Scientific name
:
Zea mays
Parts used
: Inner silk (stylus).
Actions
: Alkaloid, antiseptic, antispasmodic, cholagogue, diuretic,
lipotropic, vulnerary.
Corydalis
The “Great Corydalis” is valued as one of the top non-addictive pain
herbs of the world.
Used for all types of pain including nerve, joint, abdominal, menstrual,
muscular, heart.
Use for arthritis and rheumatism.
As a bitter, it has beneficial effects upon the liver and GI tract.
Use for spasms, convulsions, and seizures.
Use to relax and calm the nervous system.
Useful for asthmatic attacks.
Scientific name
:
Corydalis yanhusuo
Parts used
: Root.
Actions
: Analgesic, antispasmodic, bitter tonic, emmenagogue, diuretic.
Dandelion
One of nature’s top herbs.
A liver and gallbladder tonic.
Aids in pancreatic function.
A kidney and bladder tonic and cleanser.Said to have the same diuretic strength as Lasix© (trade name for
furosemide).
Promotes the formation of bile.
Improves the enamel of the teeth.
A great alkalizer.
Effective in liver conditions including hepatitis, jaundice and cirrhosis.
High in iron, and other minerals, which increases the oxygen-carrying
capacity of the blood.
A natural source of protein.
Aids in blood sugar issues including diabetes and hypoglycemia.
Scientific name
:
Taraxacum spp.
Parts used
: Whole plant: leaves, roots and flowers.
Actions
: Alterative, anti-rheumatic, anti-tumor, aperient, bitter, blood
purifier, cholagogue, deobstruent, depurative, diuretic, hepatic,
immune enhancer and rebuilder, laxative (mild), liptotriptic,
nutritive, stomachic, tonic.
Devil’s Claw
One of nature’s great anti-inflammatory herbs. (Promotes prostaglandin
production and activity.)
A specific for arthritis and rheumatism.
Great for any inflammatory condition: joint, muscular, neuro, or other.
Use in prostatitis.
Valuable in diabetes (pancreatic) or liver conditions.
Scientific name
:
Harpagophytum procumbens
Parts used
: Roots and tubers.
Actions
: Alterative (blood purifier), analgesic, anodyne, anti-arthritic,
anti-inflammatory anti-rheumatic, astringent, bitter


 men. And the wild ass has the
property of greatly strengthen ing the vision, as has been
proven by experience. When one  eats its meat or holds
the eyes over its meat when it is being boiled, he
strengthens the vision and opens up the closed nerve
cavities. This has been proven by experience. It will also
strengthen the vision of an ass's eye and will be helpful to
its weakness.
This is all that [your] slave wanted now for the needs
of my lord. Let God in His mercy give strength to his
kingdom for ever and ever. Let Him lengthen the days of
my lord, keep him steadily in good health, and make him
successful in both worlds [this and the world to come].
As [God] has promised His servants and the gathering of
His friends. He created hi m and honored him with His
grace and goodness. To the bestower of souls let there be
endless praise. He sustains life with grace. Oh, God, Thou
art our strength!

As is the wish of his servant Moses ben Maim-on, the
Sephardi [Spaniard]. <|eot_id|><|begin_of_text|>For Physical, Mental & Spiritual RejuvenationProven Throughout History
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eredin1929byAlexanderFleming,whoshowedthatitexertedantibacte-
rialaction,butitbegantobeusedtherapeutically onlyin1941,byW.H.
FloreyandE.B.Chain.
Anolderexampleisthedelayinacceptingtheideathatchildbedfever
couldbepreventedbyhavingthedoctorwashhishandsafterdeliveringone
IS CHAPTER3
infantbeforegoingtothenextone.TheAmericanwriterandphysician
OliverWendellHolmesin1843publishedanarticleonthecontagiousness
ofthisdisease.Itbroughthimbitterpersonalabuse.In1847theHungar-
ianphysicianIgnazPhilippSemmelweissrecommended thatphysicians
washtheirhandsinchlorinatedwaterbetweendeliveries.Inhisclinicin
ViennaandtheninBudapesthehimselfwasabletoreducethepuerperal
mortalityratefromtheterriblevalueof16percentto1percent.Reaction-
aryphysiciansnonethelessrejectedhisideasforyears.Hebecameembit-
teredandinsanebeforehediedin1865.
Thediscoveryofvitaminsduringthefirstthirdofthetwentiethcentury
andtherecognitionthattheyareessentialelementsofahealthydietwas
oneofthemostimportantcontributions tohealthevermade.Ofequal
importancewastherecognition,abouttwentyyearsago,thattheoptimum
intakesofseveralofthevitamins,farlargerthantheusuallyrecommended
intakes,leadtofurtherimprovement inhealth,greaterprotectionagainst
manydiseases,andenhancedeffectivenessinthetherapyofdiseases.The
potencyofvitaminCandothervitaminsisexplainedbythenewunder-
standingthattheyfunctionprincipallybystrengtheningthenaturalprotec-
tivemechanismsofthebody,especiallytheimmunesystem.Thenutritional
establishmenthasshownitselftobe,however,assluggishinrecognizing
thisdiscoveryasthemedicalestablishmentwasinitsresponsetoHolmes
andSemmelweiss.
Asearlyas1937AlbertSzent-Gyorgyi, thescientistwhoisolatedvitamin
C,hadsaidthatvitamins,usedintheproperway,couldhavefantastic
resultsinimprovinghumanhealth.Yetevennow,ahalfcenturylater,the
old-fashioned nutritionists,speakingwiththeauthorityoftheFoodand
NutritionBoardoftheU.S.NationalAcademyofSciences-National Re-
searchCouncil,continuetoignoretheevidenceaboutthevalueofthe
optimumintakesoftheseimportantsubstances.Theypersistinrecom-
mendingnomorethantheminimumsupplementary intakes,establishedby
clinicalexperienceahalfcenturyandmoreago,necessarytopreventthe
diseasesassociatedwithdeficiencyofthevitaminsinthediet.Theirrecom-
mendationsstandinthewayofwiderpopularunderstandingandpractice
ofthenewnutrition.
TheoptimumintakesofthevitaminsshowninthetableinChapter2
andurgedinthisbookarealsobaseduponevidencefromclinicaltrialsand
experience.Thatevidenceisilluminatedbyunderstandinggainedthrough
thepowerfulnewmethodsofmolecularbiology;weknowandarelearning
toknowbetterjustwhatroleeachvitaminmoleculeplaysinthechemistry
ofthebody.Thus,bytheclassicinteractionofclinicandlaboratory,molec-
ularbiologyexplainswhattheclinicfinds,andtheclinicconfirmsthe
optimumintakescommendedbymolecularbiology.
THEOLDNUTRITIONANDTHENEW 19
Myinterestinthequestionofthenatureoflifeandthestructureofthe
characteristicmoleculesinthehumanbodyandotherlivingorganisms
beganin1929.ThatwaswhenThomasHuntMorganandmostofthe
youngermenwhohadcollaboratedwithhiminlocatingMendel'sgene,the
basisofheredity,inthechromosomes inthenucleusofthecellcamefrom
ColumbiaUniversitytotheCaliforniaInstituteofTechnologytoorganize
thenewDivisionofBiologicalSciences.Ihadbeentrainedinphysicsand
chemistry.Withmyinterestnowdrawntogenetics,Iformulatedatheory
ofthephenomenonofcrossing-overofchromosomes,whichIpresentedata
biologysymposiumbutdidnotpublishinascientificjournal.Thenin1935
Ibegan,withmystudentsandothercollaborators, tostudythestructure
andpropertiesofhemoglobinandotherproteins,thestructureofantibodies
andthenatureofimmunological reactions,andtheabnormalstructuresof
proteinmoleculesthatshowupinsickle-cellanemiaandothermolecular
diseases.
In1963Idecidedtoinvestigatethemolecularbasisofmentaldisease.
DuringthenexttenyearsmyassociatesandI,withthesupportofgrants
fromtheFordFoundationandtheNationalInstituteofMentalHealth,
carriedoutstudiesofthebiochemistryandmolecularbasisofmentalretar-
dationandschizophrenia, aswellasofthephenomenonofgeneralanesthe-
sia(Pauling,1961).Itwasthisworkthatledmetobecomeinterestedin
vitamins.
In1964Ireadthereportsoftwopsychiatrists,Dr.HumphryOsmond
andDr.AbramHoffer,whowereworkinginSaskatoon,Saskatchewan,
Canada.Ireadwithastonishment thattheyweregivingasmuchas50
gramsperdayofavitamin(B3,eitherniacinorniacinamide) tosome
patientswithacuteschizophrenia. Iknewthatthisvitaminisrequiredin
theamountof5milligrams(mg)perdaytopreventthedeficiencydisease
pellagra,whichseventyyearsagowascausinghundredsofthousandsof
peopletosufferfromdiarrhea,dermatitis,anddementia,andthentodie.
Whatastonishedmewastheverylowtoxicityofasubstancethathas
suchverygreatphysiologicalpower.Alittlepinch,5mg,everyday,is
enoughtokeepapersonfromdyingofpellagra,butitissolackingin
toxicitythattenthousandtimesasmuchcanbetakenwithoutharm.Vita-
minCisequallylackingintoxicity.Thedifferencebetweenthesesub-
stancesanddrugsledmetocointhewordorthomolecular todescribethem
(seeChapter11).
ThefactthatadeficiencyintheintakeofvitaminB3leadstothemental
illnessassociatedwithpellagracausedmetocheckthemedicalliterature. I
foundthatpersonswithadeficiencyinvitaminB12usuallybecomepsy-
choticevenbeforetheybecomeanemic.Mentaldisturbances, Ifound,are
alsoassociatedwithdeficienciesofvitaminC(depression),vitaminBl(de-
20 CHAPTER3
pression),vitaminB6(convulsions), folicacid,andbiotin,andthereis
evidencethatmentalfunctionandbehaviorarealsoaffectedbychangesin
theamountsinthebrainofanyofanumberofothersubstancesthatare
normallypresent(Chapter20).
MyinterestinthevitaminswasfocusedonvitaminCabouttwentyyears
agobyaletterIreceivedfromabiochemistnamedIrwinStone.Ihadmet
himwhenIaddressedadinnermeetinginNewYorkCitytheprevious
month.HebeganhisletterbyremindingmethatIhadexpressedinmy
lectureadesiretoliveforthenextfifteenortwentyyears.Sayingthathe
wouldliketoseemeremainingoodhealthforthenextfiftyyears,hewas
sendingmeadescriptionofhishigh-levelvitamin-Cregimen,whichhehad
developedduringtheprecedingthreedecades.MywifeandIbeganto
followtheregimenrecommendedbyStone.Wenoticedanincreasedfeeling
ofwell-being,andespeciallyastrikingdecreaseinthenumberofcoldsthat
wecaught,andintheirseverity.
IntheintroductiontomybookVitaminCandtheCommonCold(1970),
Iwrote:"Dr.Stonewas,ofcourse,exaggerating. Iestimatethatcomplete
controlofthecommoncoldandassociateddisorderswouldincreasethe
averagelifeexpectancybytwoorthreeyears.Theimprovement inthe
generalstateofhealthresultingfromingestingtheoptimumamountof
ascorbicacidmightleadtoanequaladditionalincreaseinlifeexpectancy."
Itismyopinionnow,afteranadditionalfifteenyearsofstudyinthis
field,thatformostpeopletheimprovement inhealthandlongevityassoci-
atedwiththeingestionoftheoptimumamountofvitaminCprobablylies
intherangeoftwentytotwenty-fiveyearsofwell-being,withanadditional
increasefromtheoptimumintakeofothervitamins.AsIhavealready
conceded,Icancitenoreferenceforthisestimate,butsomeofthereasonsI
believeinitaregiveninthefollowingchaptersofthisbook


,” we are, in fact, considering the sum total wishes and
desires of All of Humanity and, more broadly, of All of Life.
So it seems to me that we can cease opposing the moment
when we understand that whatever is occurring is occurring precisely
because it serves the Larger  Agenda of Life. That is, all things align
with “what one desires,” and it is simply a matter of shifting oursmaller person al desires to be in alignment with the larger desires of
All of Life.

NEALE: Capital O on the “one”... what One desires.

DR. COOPER:  Absolutely! And the more years I spend immersed in
your work, Neale, the more I have started to know and to deeply
understand that what serves me is what serves others. That is, my
personal fulfillment has beco me less and less about my individual
story, and more and more about how it serves the larger  agenda of
people, in alignment with the concept We Are All One.
This is why I seek to no longer work solely as a phys ician,
despite the fact that many people would view that as a “successful
career path,” with nothing to question or change. But I am compelled
to do something different... Something that, for me, resonates
more fully with what I want to contribute to the planet.
And that is to of fer healing not just physically, but spiritually...
To be a doctor not just of the body, but of the soul...
And to care not only about my individual soul, but abou t the
soul of all of humanity. The soul of the planet. And the soul of life—
which is essentially facilitating the expression of God through every
one of us.
I mean, with the degree to which you have changed my life,
Neale, how could I not deeply desire to do the same for others?

NEALE: That is excellent. But let me add something here, if I may. I
know what you mean, I have a sense of where you are coming from,
when you say that you seek to be a doctor not just of the body, but ofthe soul. But just so that readers don’t become confus ed, let me
make it clear to everyone what I know is clear to you—that the
human soul does not now, and will never, require “healing.”
A “doctor of the soul” would not, therefore, care for the soul, but
would care about the soul, just as you have said. I think it’s important
to make that distinction. Because you care about the soul—not just
the soul of individuals, but as you’ve expressed it, the soul of the
planet, and of life—I see you doing things in the future that offer an
individual’s body and the mind, our planet, and life itself, what one
might call “Soul Medicine.”
A Phys ician of the Soul can be a brand new category of
humans who create a whole new level of well-being. Your job will be
to bring  the consciousness and the awareness of the soul to the
whole human being. It will be to not only describe  where spirituality
and physicality  meet (which many members of the traditional clergy
attempt to do), but to produce that outcome, to generate that result,
metaphysically, as an experie nce and not merely a theory, in Life as
lived by members of our species.
And so, doctor, as a Physician of the Soul, bring to everyone
whose life you touch the wonderful words of Rumi, the 13th century
Sufi mystic:

Wherever you stand, bring the soul to that place.Chapter Four

DOCTORS AND DEATH:
When to Resuscitate?

DR. COOPER: As someone also in the traditional medical
profession, there is something that I think is key for us to address in
this book: our fear of death.
We just finished talking about the Process of Personal Creation
and getting “in the flow of life” in terms of being on a path that is both
more peaceful and more in alignment with the life we are seeking to
create. Yet I think one of the biggest things that can hold us back in
the process of creation is our fear of death, and our general
unwillingness to address and explore it as a culture.
This is why I found it so empowering and so freeing to have
had that experience in the cadaver lab. Because I had the
opportunity to see, before my very own eyes, that we are so much
more than our bodies. And this knowing  enabled me to truly live in a
more spiritual way. For when we are afraid to die, I believe  we are, at
some psychological level, equally afraid to live.

NEALE: There is no doubt about that.

DR. COOPER:  So what I would like to ask you about, and talk about
here, is: How can we effectively move past our fear of death? Arethere some practical suggestions for people around this?
Having witnessed so much around life and death in my work in
the hospital, one of the gifts I received is that I have almost ceased to
doubt that something wonderful—the next grand and glorious
opportunity—will present itself at the time of our “passing.” I just have
an intuitive trust that there is so much more going on here than what
meets the eye.
Imagine someone who is blind, and has been blind since birth.
If we did not tell them about all the things they were missing out on
seeing, they would have no idea such things even existed! Similarly,
if someone were born deaf, and we didn’t describe to them the
beautiful sound  of an orchest ra, or the melodious trickle of a stream,
or the majestic  crash of ocean waves, or the sweet sound of their
loved one’s voice, they, too, would have no idea what they were
missing.
Scientifically, we believe that we have five senses, and we
assume that these five sense s encompass all there is to experience
about life. Yet when one of these senses is missing, we miss out on
a whole world of experienc e. And we would not know we were
missing out on it unless others told us about it.
So to me it is clear that there is more to life than meets the eye.
And I believe that death does not by any means imply an ending, in
the strict sense  of the word, but rather a new beginning upon which
we have chosen to embark as the next phase of our Soul’ s Journey.
My “academic upbringing,” however—having been “raised” by
the medical profession, so to speak—has surrounded me with the
viewpoint that death is the worst outcome; that we are to seek to
avoid death at all costs. And that, in the absence of an AdvanceDirective, we would rather keep people alive well past the point
where their body is “functio nal.” That is, their quality of life may
arguably be not worth living for, but we would rather keep them alive
than accept death as the outcome.  And something just seems so
wrong to me about this.

NEALE: Brit, I know I’m not answering your main question, but I
have something important I want to say here.
The doctor should not be the one to make that decision.
So what I want you to know is that the medical profes sion’s
insistence that, in the absence of an Advance Directive, life shall be
the primary priority is exactly correct.
No doctor in any operating room, or in any procedure
whatsoever, should have the moral authority, or the spiritual
authority, to say, “Well, you know what, death is just as good as life
in this case, and their quality of life may not be hardly any good at all
if we resuscitate this person,  or find some miracle way to keep him
alive. So let’s just let him die. Because, in my judgment, I’ve made
an assessmen t that he’d be better off dead.” That should  not be an
assessment made by a physician, or someone other than the person
or his or her representative.
So the problem is not that the doctors and the medical
profession are biased in favor of continuing life. The problem is that
when the person is alive and aware enough to make their own
decision that they no longer choose to continue living in a certain
way (having had their lives saved by a doctor), they are not given the
authority over their own life that the doctor  would have over their life.
That is, they are given less authority once they get out of theoperating room  and decide, “You know what, thanks for saving my
life, but I don’t want to live this way for the rest of my life. I want to
die.” They have less authority than the doctor had!
Doctors get to make life or death choices in those moments,
but the patient does not.
So the problem is not that the doctor is choosing life, and doing
everything the medical profession can bring to bear in order to
continue a person’ s life. That isn’t the issue! They should, rightly,
continue a person’ s life in the absence of an Advance Directive,
precisely so that the person involved could make their own decision
about whether they want to live or die with a reduced quality of life—
or at least have their medical or health care representative,
presumably someone close to them, make that decision.
After doctors do the best they can to keep the person alive (and
supposing they’re successful and


 tend to intuitively sense the wisdom of a low-fat diet, th e idea of committing to a completely vegan diet may
seem a bit mentally or emotionally challenging at first. But it make s more sense all the time, and the number of vegans is rising every
day.

Slow and Steady
Once people educate themselves about a new positive behavior and become conv inced that they desire to incorporate it into
their lives, I always encourage them to do so as quickly as possible. Yet, you  can be easy on yourself when adopting the 80/10/10
way of life. A gradual transition may be the best that you can hope for if you  have amassed a collection of mental, emotional, or
habitual blocks that would make a sudden and total switchover difficult.
Direction is more important than speed for most people when it comes to succe ssful transition. Imposing upon yourself the
unnecessary pressure to make “all or nothing” changes often leads  to frustrating failure. When people stretch themselves too quic kly,
they often “snap back” into their prior habits.
By decreasing the fat percentage in your diet even one point per week, you c an achieve the full benefits of 80/10/10  in less
than a year. After that, you have the rest of your life to reap the harv est of health that you have sown. This is not a diet program to
be used temporarily, but a healthful eating program for life.
I wrote this book to guide people to a low-fat plant-based raw foods  diet. No other program exists for this purpose.
However, many other low(er)-fat plant-based diet programs exist. Some peopl e choose to transition more gradually by consuming
fruit for breakfast and lunch, with a simple low-fat cooked meal plus a raw s alad at night. Over a period of months, the salad and
other raw dishes nudge out the cooked components, until 100% raw is achieved. If y ou are interested in such a path, don't feel guilty
about it. Give yourself permission to take advantage of the myriad of resour ces available to support your health in the most
appropriate way for you right now.
For some folks, there is a greater sense of urgency than for others, as he alth issues can impose themselves powerfully. If that is
the case, feel free to transition your diet as rapidly as you can. There i s no danger in converting to 80/10/10  immediately. One 89-
year-old man I worked with went from standard eating to 80/10/10  overnight, and never looked back.
You do not have to think of yourself as becoming a vegetarian, vegan, or raw foode r to be an 80/10/10  fan. Just keep
decreasing the fat and increasing the amount of fruits and vegetabl es you add into your already-existing program.

Actual Stories of Transition to 80/10/10
The following are actual posts (slightly edited for space) from my VegSource discussion board.
From:  turtle (dialup-4.243.137.125.dial1.sanfrancisco1.level3.net)
Subject:  transition from high fat raw to low fat raw
Date: December 17, 2004 at 8:40 am PST
I have been doing the high fat … nuts, seeds, and oils raw food way of eating a nd would like to transition over to the low-fat
fruit-based 811. Is there a good way to transition? I would like to hear people’s experie nces with this … so if any of you have any
suggestions, I am all ears!
I know that I am eating way too many nuts and seeds and that this has not su pported my well being. I have found it difficult to
let go of the nuts and seeds on an every meal basis. Thanks for your help.

From: Janie (66.180.141.217) Subject: Re: transition from high fat raw to low fat raw
Date: December 17, 2004 at 7:39 pm PST
Since it seems that you have already been attempting to go cold turke y and it hasn’t been working out, it seems that
transitioning may be the way for you. I did a low-fat transition myself a t first by keeping my overt fats to 10% of my calories or less,
which translated to about 20% or less of the amount of calories I was eating  at the time. Later I brought it down to 10% or less
overall.
The way I would approach transitioning from where you are to a lower fat wa y would be to try to do two adjustments:

I would try to eat more calorie-dense fruits
I would also try to move my nuts or seeds eating to my evening meal only

Then after that, I would work on decreasing the fat from the nuts and seeds  overall so that I approach 10% or less, more and
more often, until I’m doing it all the time (on average).
I would approach it as a transition, and be easy on yourself psychologically w ith your slip-ups (if you have them) by just letting
them go and realizing that you have another opportunity to get going agai n towards your goals coming up as early as your next meal
choice. You may find as I did with going 100% raw again, that the transition  period ends up being shorter than you thought it would
be.  ;-)
Aloha!

From: Jaime (ip68-4-209-131.oc.oc.cox.net)
Subject:  Re: transition from high fat raw to low fat raw
Date: December 17, 2004 at 12:20 pm PST
I found that my ideal was to go cold turkey, but I ended up transitioning, as 811  involves more than just diet, in my opinion.
My transition began months before, if not years. I read the posts of others on t his board, took note of how my body reacted
to particular foods, noted what worked and what didn’t, and then practiced wh at worked more and more. I cut out supplements,
gourmet raw food and dehydrated food, frozen food, spices and salt, onions and garlic, ra w dairy, and juice (even raw juice).
I used to think raw juice wasn’t so bad, then I’d have it and would feel so i mbalanced I’d eat some raw vegan sushi or raw
cheese, then I’d be off 811 completely. I’d say I played this back-and-forth game for a year or mor e. I would think 811  doesn’t
work, but really I was not doing it completely. So I decided to incorporate everyth ing I knew that worked.
For me what works is: getting loads of sleep (up to 12 hours a night) as this he lps with 811 immensely, exercising before
eating (I used to exercise after), eating one or two meals per day, waiti ng until 11 a.m. or noon to eat, having only one type of fruit
per meal, and following that with one type of green such as celery or lett uce, no raw juice, raw vegan food only, no dates or
bananas unless they are ripe and fresh picked, and eating whole foods.
I did not add all of these things at once. It took me about a month to add them and I stil l consider myself in transition. So I
guess what I am saying is 811 is more than just percentages and involves whole foods, rest, exercise, f resh air, sunlight, etc. Once I
set my intention for how I was going to follow 811  it took time to actually put it into practice. Also, I am constantly learn ing what is
useful and what is not and make adjustments accordingly. So I think this  whole thing is a process, and intentions of “cold turkey” do
not manifest, at least not for me.

From: Dr. Doug Graham (DrGraham.vegsource.com)
Subject: Another way
Date: December 17, 2004 at 1:17 pm PST
(Author’ s note: I posted this message to offer another perspective to J aime’ s message above, which emphasizes
giving up certain foods. Approaching 80/10/10  with a focus toward the foods and other practices to add  into your life,
rather than those to eliminate, can make all the difference in your success with—and enjoyment of—the 80/10/10  plan.)
I recommend that the transition from standard American raw to 811  be done as follows:

Increase the percentage of whole, fresh, ripe, raw, organic plants in you r diet, at each meal.
Increase the percentage of fruit in your diet, at the beginning of eac h meal. Increase the total carbs in your diet, at each meal.
Increase the quantity of fresh whole ripe raw organic greens in your  diet until you reach close to 3% of total daily calories or
slightly more.
Increase the amount of sleep you get until you can honestly say that  you are getting “enough” each night.
Increase the amount of physical activity you perform until it accoun ts for a minimum of 2/5 (40%) of your total calories used.

Hope this helps,
Dr. D.

The Formula
So, what are we talking about in terms of foods? 80/10/10  works out easily and naturally if your calories break down
approximately as follows:

90 to 97


 who  are seeking
miracles. One may become a magnet and a source of joy to them.
Commonly, there is a desire at this point to share this state with  others and
to use it for the benefit of all.
The ecs tasy that accompanies this condition is not initially a bsolutely
stable; th ere are also moments of great agony. The most intense occur when
the state  fluctuat es and suddenly ceases for no apparent reason. These times
bring on periods of intense despair and a fear that one has been forsaken by
the Presence. These falls make  the path arduous, and to surmount these
reversals requires great will. It finally becomes obvious that one must
transcend this level or constantly suf fer excruciating “descents from grace.”
The glory of ec stasy, then, has to be relinquished as one enters upon the
arduous task of transcending duality until one is beyond all opposites and
their con flicting pulls. But while it is one thing to happily give  up the iron
chains of the ego, it is quite another to abandon the golden chains of ecstatic
joy. It feels as though one is giving up God, and a new level of fear arises,
never before anticipated. This is the final terror of absolute aloneness.
T o the ego, the fear of nonexistence was formidable, and it drew back
from it repeated ly as it seemed to approach. The purpose of the agonies and
the dark nights of the soul then became apparent. They are so intolerable
that their exquisite pain spurs one on to the extreme ef fort required to
surmount them. When vacillation between heaven and hell becomes
unendurable, the  desire for exist ence itself has to be surrendered. Only once
this is done may one finally m ove beyond the duality of All ness versus
nothingness, beyond existence versus nonexistence. This culmination of the
inner wo rk is the most dif ficult phase, the ultimate watershed, where one is
starkly aware that the illusion of existence one transcends is irrevocable.
There is  no returning from this s tep, and this specter of irreversib ility makes
this last barrier appear to be the most formidable choice of all.
But, in fact, in th is final apocalypse of the self, the dissolution o f the sole
remaining dual ity of existence versus nonexistence—identity itself—dissolves in Universal Divinity,  and no individual consciousness is left to
choose. The last step, then, is taken by God.
— David R. Hawkins
Gloria in Excelsis Deo!E N D N O T E S
Intr oduction
1. Excerpted from F. Grace, The Power of Love  (Redlands, CA: Inner
Pathway Publishing, 2019), 585.
2. Personal communication, 2010.
3. Lecture, Institute of Noetic Sciences (Petaluma, California), 2003.
4. Power of Love,  522.
5. D. Haw kins, I: Re ality and Su bjectivity  (Sedona, AZ: V eritas Publishing,
2003), 365.
6. I: Reality and Subjectivity, 365–66.
7. D. Hawkins, The Eye of the I  (Sedona, AZ: V eritas Publishing, 2001), 6.
8. Eye of the I, 6.
9. Eye of the I, 3–4.
10. Eye of the I, 9.
11. F. Grace, “Beyond Reason: The Certitude of the Mystic from Al-Hallaj
to David R. Hawkins,” International Journal of Human ities and Social
Science, vol. I, no. 13 (September 2011), 147–56.
12. Interv iew wi th Y un Kyung Huh, in D. Hawkins, Dialogues on
Consciousness and Spirituality  (Sedona, AZ: V eritas Publishing, 1997),
33–34.
13. D. Hawkins, Dialogues on Consciousness and Spirituality  (Sedona, AZ:
V eritas Publishing, 1997), 12, 37.14. D. Hawkins, Power vs. For ce, Author ’ s Of ficial Authoritative Edition
(Sedona, AZ: V eritas Publishing, 2012), 388.
15. Dialogues, 30.
16. Lecture, 2003.
17. Power vs. For ce, A.O.A. Ed., 380.
18. D. Hawkins, letter to Linus Pauling, November 5, 1987.
19. Lecture, 2003.
20. For details, see chapter on Mother T eresa in Power of Love, 53–84.
21. Eye of the I, 20.
22. Eye of the I, 210.
23. Power vs. For ce, VHS (Sedona, AZ: V eritas Publishing, 1996).
24. I: Reality and Subjectivity,  219.
25. Power of Love, 586–87.
26. Eye of the I, 257.
27. Power of Love, 570.
28. Personal communication, 2010.
29. I: Reality and Subjectivity, 219.
30. Power vs. For ce, A.O.A. Ed., xxv–xxvi.
31. Dialogues, 21.I N D E X
A
ABC of success, 155 – 180
aesthetics and, 162 – 164
aligning compass for, 178 – 180
attraction and, 164 – 166
enjoyment and, 159 – 161
everyday principles for, 177 – 178
experiencing reality of true Self for, 155 – 157
graciousness and, 175 – 177
identifying with, 156
intention and, 157 – 159
nobility and, 167 – 170
Practical Application for, overview, 133 – 135
quality and, 170 – 172
reliability and, 166 – 167
serviceability and, 161 – 162
sharing and, 172 – 174
study-group questions about, 312
Acceptance
addiction and, 191
embracing who/what you are, xix
ener gy level of, 75 – 76
spiritual principle of, 295
transcending barriers to higher consciousness, 242
addiction recovery, 181 – 209
addiction and experiencing, 217 – 218
addiction and seeking higher state of consciousness, 181 – 184
consciousness in recovery for, 188 – 193
ener gy fields and, 184 – 186
healing power of loving group for, 199 – 202
motivation to give up addiction, 186 – 188
Practical Application for, overview, 133 – 135
Serenity prayer for, 202 – 203
study-group questions about, 312 – 313
T welve Steps for, 193 – 199  ( see also  Alcoholics Anonymous)Advaita  (nonduality), 60 – 61
Advancing Consciousness. see also  guid ance for spiritual seekers; spiritual  truth; transcending
barriers to higher consciousness
ego and resistance to change, 205 – 206
letting go for, 205 – 209
overview, 20, 21 – 22
aesthetics, success and, 162 – 164
Agape, 261
Alcoholics Anonymous
ener gy field of, 191
founding of, 16
sponsors for, 279
T welve Steps of, 8, 21, 81, 193 – 199, 222
aller gies, 140 – 145
Anatomy of an Illness, The  (Cousins), 142
Anger
addiction and, 191
ener gy level of, 70
transcending barriers to higher consciousness, 239 – 240
animal kingdom, evolution of consciousness and, 107 – 108
Apathy
addiction and, 188
ener gy level of, 66 – 67
letting go of, 206 – 209
transcending barriers to higher consciousness, 236 – 237
attraction and attractor patterns
ABC patterns, 45 – 47, 50
application of, 48 – 50
aversion vs.  attraction, 219 – 235
defined, 43
inherent attractor pattern, 46
of life, 50
overview, 23, 25, 31 – 33
scientific background of, 42 – 48
success and, 164 – 166
synchronicity and, 42
awareness, 220 – 221
B
Bailey, Alice, 226
Bannister, Roger, 280
barriers, transcending. see  transcending barriers to higher consciousness
beauty, 284behavioral kinesiology. see  kinesiologic method/kinesiology
Behavioral Kinesiology  (Diamond), 322
being, as evolution phase, 95 – 97, 301 – 302
Bohm, David, 46
boy/girl theory, 225 – 226
brain. see also  ego
Brain Function and Physiology, 105 – 107,


 a danger that hummingbird with body temperature
44 ° C can not survive without food for a period when they sleep, so
as they do not have enough energy stocks. When such a situation
their bodies with excessive cooling at night from exhaustion
lose the opportunity to warm up again early in its active phase.
Meanwhile, as you know, night on the South and Central American
High Plateau, home to hummingbirds, cold. That is why hummingbirds
possess a protective mechanism - fall night in torpid
state, the temperature of their bodies compared with the temperature
environment, so that they do not give up their heat
and conserve energy, which is not consumed for the formation of heat
in the body. In this case, the law of the Dutch physiologist
Van GOFA, reflecting the relationship between the rate of chemical reactions
processes and temperature (if the body temperature drops to 10 ° C
metabolic processes begin to occur more slowly in almost 3 times). So
If the body temperature drops to a hummingbird 44 ° C to 34 ° C, it will
to a threefold reduction in metabolism and, accordingly,
to significant energy conservation.
Such regulation of body temperature during torpor was
detected and purple hummingbird, which, like other hummingbirds,
easily falls into a torpid state. in a state of torpor
body temperature of this type of hummingbird commonly close to the temperature
air, but if the latter falls below 18 ° C body temperature birds
no longer decreases and remains at 18-20 ° C.
Stupor, in which empty into some kinds of birds, significantly
differs from hibernation, typical of many mammals.
First of all, the body of birds not only stores energy
reserves in the form of fat, but on the contrary, spends a considerable part of them.
22
22while mammals fall into hibernation noticeably
gained weight, the birds before the numbness strongly lose weight. Here
why the phenomenon of torpor in birds, according to Soviet biologist R.
Potapov, should not be called hibernation and hypothermia.
Until now, the mechanism of hypothermia in birds is not fully understood.
Interestingly, all the birds that can fall into a state
torpor in a systematic respect are among
are closely related and have similar physiological
ecological features. Confluence of these birds in the state
torpor under adverse conditions of life is
adaptive physiological response, which states
in the process of evolution.
WHAT mammals Falling UT IN WINTER Hibernation?
Like those animals, which we described so far, and at
mammalian hibernation - a biological adaptation
to experience the adverse season. Although
that animals with constant body temperature is usually transferred
cold climate, lack of suitable food in winter
has led to the gradual acquisition and consolidation in the
evolution of some of them this peculiar instinct -
of adverse winter in a dormant state
hibernation. First thought that hibernation and torpor
arise as a result of imperfections in thermoregulation
system of mammals in cold weather, so that
able to express a certain "primitive" in the organization
and defects in the mechanisms of physiological control. recently
time, careful research of many scientists from different countries
showed that hibernation should not be explained by
thermoregulation, on the contrary, it is perfectly adjusted
physiological state. Hibernating mammals
preceded by certain physiological preparation of the body.
It consists primarily in the accumulation of fat, mainly
way under the skin into the body cavity, the entire length of the intestines,
in the thoracic region (the brown adipose tissue). some dormant in winter
mammalian body fat reaches 25% of the total body weight.
For example, all kinds of ground squirrels in the early autumn fattening and intensely
synthesize carbohydrates, increasing the weight of his body three times over
with the spring-summer weight. a woodchuck weight of subcutaneous and internal fat
June 10-15, at July - 250-300 g, and in late August - 750 -
800 Badger accumulate up to several pounds of fat. Large
reserves of fat accumulated and members of the family of dormice
- Garden, forest, and murine Oreshnikova. Of the insectivorous
mammalian hedgehog, preparing for hibernation, gathering in a secluded
place moss, leaves, hay, and arranges a nest. But moves in with his
new home only when the temperature is kept for a long time
23
23below 10 ° C. Before that he was abundantly supplied to accumulate energy
in the form of fat. Hedgehog - one of the few animals that are months
do not interrupt their winter hibernation, when they will not be quiet
disturbed by strong external stimuli.
Bears a preparation for fasting. Before you lie down
in hibernation, the bears eat a variety of hard and grass roots,
which not only cleanse their digestive tract, but
and remaining all winter in the gut, and subjected to processing
microflora, delivered into the body trace elements and biologically
active substances. This herbal tube allows the bear after
end of hibernation painless empty the bowel. popularly
bearskin cap appreciated and used as a healing
funds. Just for good-quality sleep, they strongly
eat mushrooms mushrooms.
In nature this summer bear accumulate a thick layer of subcutaneous
fat, and just before the onset of winter settles
in his den for hibernation. Usually den covered
snow, so that the inside is much warmer than outside. During
Hibernate accumulated fat reserves used by the body
bear and as a source of nutrients, as well as protect
the animal from freezing. His body temperature drops, the rhythm beats
heart and breathing slows to a crawl. Markedly reduced and the exchange of
substances in connection with which decreases and the flow of nutrients.
It is known that sometimes in the warm winter days or in case of danger
Bear wakes up and even out of their dens, and then falls asleep
in the same den, or anywhere else. But usually, the return of his
to normal life takes place in the spring, when it becomes
warmer and the temperature of his body increases. Longer
time, usually until late April in their dens delayed
only females that give birth to there young. in nature, if winter
quite warm, especially when a brown bear did not accumulate
sufficient amount of fat, he can not enter
in hibernation. in some modern zoos, in which
Bears kept in special rooms with climate
equipment, providing a constant temperature of 20-25 ° C
they do not fall asleep. Canadian bear is in hibernation with meat
flesh that is abhorrent to meat eaters. When he
comes out of hibernation, its fresh meats and is considered a great delicacy
among the peoples of the North. Canadian biologists describe the gut a bear
which only began to winter, and the meat is at the opening
after exudes a stench that it was "intolerable", and the meat
"Nauseating, questionable and unfit to eat." the spring bear
flesh undergoes a miraculous change, that becomes
"The most coveted of all the northern food." By this time in his
digestive tract is very little waste, and "gut without
smell and completely sterile. You can not find any normal flora
or bacilli. This complete sterilization and release of odors
24
24digestive tract, along with the acquisition of fresh bear
flesh - all without the intestines bear four or five months,
and in some cases longer, it would be difficult to explain to those who
talking about a very strong self-poisoning during dry fasting.
Since being in hibernation the bear has never suffered from
self-poisoning in the longest period of sleep, then we have
recognize the fact that it does not poison no reabsorption of waste
from the colon.
Found a system that protects the bones hibernate
bear.
The study revealed the existence of brown bears in the system,
which protects the bones of these animals for a long
period of hibernation. At the same time, this study is the source of
inspiration for new treatments for people who suffer from
loss of bone cells due to physical inactivity. Scientists under
Seth Donahue guidance from the Technical University in Houghton,
Michigan, studied the development of the bones of the species Ursus americanus
(American brown bear), which was not observed bone
loss in the period of hibernation, lasting from five to seven
months. Researchers have focused on the expression of five genes,
related to bone metabolism bear. Donahue and his
colleagues found that the formation of bone remains uniform
and may even reach a peak when the bears start again
be active. The study also shows that the bears do not
observed weakening and thinning of the bones, usually appear
with aging.
Scientists have found that calcium, present in the bodies
bears, and are a major component of bones, was subjected to
a virtuous cycle by which bones are protected.
The task of Donahue and his team - to develop new treatments
bone in humans, comparing the structure of the hormones that are linked
with the formation of bone in humans and bears.
Extremely efficient system is not the first time observed
y bears hibernate. In one study,
published in the journal Nature in 2001, the study bears
the same species showed that


economicexistenceofindependentcraftworkers.Hospitalsand
theirexpensiveequipmentmaytiemanyhealthworkersto
monotonousjobsandusefundsthatmightotherwisegoformore
widelydistributedcommunity clinics.Thoseaffectedbythese
technologicaldevelopmentsmayresistthemandforcetheir
modification.Workersmayorganizeintounionsandgainsome
controlovertherelationsofproduction.Communitiesmay
organizetoblockhospitalexpansionandforcedevelopmentof
morecommunity-based clinics.Insum,thepolitical-economic
organizationofsocietygeneratescertaintypesoftechnological
innovationandnotothers,andtheseinnovationsgeneratenew
socialforcesthatmodifytechnologyandpoUtical-economic
relations.^
Thisbookseesscientific,technologicalmedicinenotasthe
determiningforceinthedevelopmentofmodernhealthcarebut
asatooldevelopedbymembersofthemedicalprofessionandthe
4/Introduction
corporateclasstoservetheirperceivedneeds.Individualsand
groupswhopossessneededresourcescanapplythemtodevelop
certaintypesoftechnologicalinnovationinmedicine.Thosewho
havetherequisiteresourcescanalsoapplytheresultingtechno-
logicalinnovationtoservetheireconomicandsocialneeds.
IntheUnitedStatesmedicinecameofageduringthesame
periodthatcorporationsgrewtodominatethelargereconomy.
Ascorporatecapitalismdeveloped, italteredmanyinstitutionsin
thesociety,medicineamongthem.Itsinfluencewascreatednot
simplythroughculturalassimilationorthedemandsofindustrial
organizationbutbypersonswhoactedinitsbehalf.Thisinter-
pretationdoesnotsuggestthathistoryismadebydarkconspira-
cies.Rather,itarguesthattheclassthatdisproportionately owns,
directs,andprofitsfromthedominanteconomicsystemwill
disproportionately influenceotherspheresofsocialrelationsas
well.
Membersofthecorporateclass,includingthosewhoown
substantialsharesofcorporatewealthaswellasthetopmanagers
ofmajorcorporateinstitutions,naturallytrytoensurethe
survivalofcapitalistsocietyandtheirownpositionsinitssocial
structure.Inthecaseofmedicine,membersofthecorporate
class,actingmainlythroughphilanthropicfoundations, articulat-
edastrategyfordevelopingamedicalsystemtomeettheneeds
ofcapitalistsociety.Theybelievedtheirgoalsformedicinewould
benefitthesocietyasawhole,justastheybeUevedthatthe
privateaccumulationofwealthandprivatedecisionsabouthow
tousethatwealthanditsincomewereinthebestinterests
ofsociety.Inthisbook,wewillexaminethestrategiesthey
developedduringtheProgressiveeraandthereasonsfortheir
actions,leaningheavilyonthepublicandprivatethoughtsof
somepersonscentrallyinvolvedintheseefforts.Wewilldescribe
andanalyzetheinterestsandstrategiesofthemedicalprofession
andofthecorporateclassastheydevelopedindependently,
coalesced,andthenclashed.Wewillalsoseethatthegovernment
hasincreasinglytakenoverthestrategiesandstrugglesbegunby
thecorporateclass.
Thecorporateclassinfluencedmedicine,butitcouldnot
controlitabsolutely.Themarketsysteminmedicalcareprovides
specialinterestgroups—todayincludingdoctors,hospitals,insur-
ancecompanies,drugcompanies,andmedicalsupplyand
Introduction I5
equipmentcompanies—^withtheopportunitytodeveloptheir
ownbasesofeconomicpower,enabhngthemtocarveoutand
defendtheirturfsinthemarketplace.Thelargerbusinessclass
stands"above"theseinterestgroups,tryingtotameandcoordi-
natetheleviathanbutnonethelesscommittedtoprivateowner-
shipandcontrolandalsoenjoyingmedicine'slegitimizingand
culturalfunctions.Therelationshipsandthecontradictions that
emergedamongthecorporateclassandthesemedicalinterest
groupsprofoundlyinfluencedtheorganizationandcontentof
today'smedicalsystem.
DOCTORS
Fromourvantagepointtodayitisdifficulttobehevethatin
thelatenineteenthcenturythemedicalprofessionlackedpower,
wealth,andstatus.Medicineatthattimewasplurahsticinits
theoriesofdisease,technicallyineffectiveinpreventingorcuring
sickness,anddividedintoseveralwarringsects.Existingprofes-
sionalorganizationshadvirtuallynocontrolovertheentryofnew
doctorsintothefield.Physiciansasagroupweremerelyscattered
membersofthelowerprofessionalstratum,earningfromseveral
hundredtoseveralthousanddollarsayearandhavingnospecial
statuswithinthepopulation.
Bythe1930s,however,medicinewasfirmlyinthehands
ofanorganizedprofessionthatcontrolledentryintothefield
throughlicensureandaccreditationofmedicalschoolsandteach-
inghospitals.Theprofessionalsocontrolledthepracticeandeco-
nomicsofmedicinethroughlocalmedicalsocieties."Medicine"
hadcometomeanthefieldofclinicalpracticebygraduatesof
schoolsthatfollowedthescientific,clinical,andresearchorienta-
tionslaiddownbytheAmericanMedicalAssociation(AMA)
andbyAbrahamFlexnerinafamousreportfortheCarnegie
Foundation.Allotherhealerswerebeingexcludedfrompractice.
Physicianswereincreasinglydrawnonlyfromthemiddleand
upperclasses.Themediannetincomefornonsalariedphysicians
in1929was$3,758,abovetheaverageforcollegeteachersbut
belowthefacultyatYaleUniversityandbelowtheaveragefor
mechanicalengineers."^Overall,doctorswererapidlyrisingin
income,power,andstatusamongalloccupationalgroups.
Inthe1970sphysicianshavecontinuedtoclimbtothetop
6IIntroduction
rungsofAmerica'sclassstructure.The"mediannetincomeof
office-basedphysicians—$63,000in1976—placestheminthetop
fewpercentilesofsociety'sincomestructure.In1939theaverage
earningsofdoctorsweretwoandahalftimesasgreatasthoseof
otherfull-timeworkers,butby1976thegaphadincreasedtofive
andahalftimes.DoctorsrankwithSupremeCourtjusticesatthe
topoftheoccupationalstatushierarchy.Andinrecentpublic
opinionpolls,moreAmericanssaidtheytrustedthemedical
professionthananyotherAmericaninstitution—includinghigher
education,government(ofcourse),andorganizedrehgion.^
Rising"productivity"hasbeenanimportantfactorinphysi-
cians'effortstoraisetheirincomes,status,andpower.The
medicalprofessionhasdrasticallycontrolledtheproductionof
newphysiciansandhasdelegatedtotechniciansandparaprofes-
sionalsbelowthemthetaskstheynolongerfindinterestingor
profitable.Withrapidlyexpandingmedicaltechnology,moreand
moretaskswereshifteddownthelinetoaburgeoninghealth
workforce.Atthebeginningofthiscenturytwooutofevery
threehealthworkerswerephysicians.Ofthemorethan4.7
millionhealthworkerstoday,onlyoneintwelveisaphysician.
Thus,doctorshaveincreasinglybecomethemanagersofpatient
careratherthanthedirectprovidersofit.^
Asmedicalmanagers,physicianshavefoundthemselves
drawnoutofprivatepracticeintoemployment inhospitals,re-
search,teaching,government,andotherinstitutions.Todayfour
intendoctorsareemployedinsuchinstitutions,comparedwith
oneintenin1931.Thesephysicianshavehadfewermaterialinter-
estsincommonwithprivatepractitionersandhaveshownlittle
pohticalsupportfortheAMA.^°
Physiciansenteredastruggletomaintaintheirpositionatthe
topofthemedicalhierarchysoonafterthatpositionwaswon.
Thechallengehasnot,forthemostpart,comefrombelow,
exceptforrecentattemptsbynursestoincreasetheirauthorityin
patientcare.Doctorshavefoundthemselvesinastrugglewith
hospitals,insurancecompanies,medicalschools,foundations,
governmenthealthagencies,andothergroupswithaninterestin
amorerationalizedhealthsystem—oneinwhichthepartsare
morecoordinatedhierarchicallyandhorizontallyandinwhich
moreemphasisisgiventocapital-intensive services.Theconflict
hasemergedbetweenorganizedpractitioners asoneinterest
Introduction I7
group,whatRobertAlfordcalls"professionalmonopolizers,"
andallthegroupsseekingtosystematizehealthcareaccordingto
bureaucraticandbusinessprinciplesoforganization,whatAlford
calls"corporaterationalizers.'"'
OTHERINTERESTGROUPS
Inchallengingthepoweroforganizedmedicinetoprotectits
interests,hospitals,particularlythroughtheAmericanHospital
Association(AHA),havetriedtoappearthe"logicalcenter"of
anyrationalizedhealthsystem.'^Intheir


 therapy and did not take insulin during that month.
A great change came in my body.
My sugar raised and I suffered an infection in my bladder.
J did not stop taking the therapy until this 20th of June.
Already I am cured. Thanks God.
TESTIMONY 78*
F1BROAD£NOMA1' VAR1C£S
Mrs. Queta Aguilar { Mexico }
I initiated the method of therapy the 8th of May of 1998.
I am 40 years of age and my disease is fibroadenoma in left breast
and painful fibroma in right breast.
1 was diagnosed by two doctors.
Studies have not made the problem solvable because I lack economic resources.
I knew of the Urine-therapy but I did not try to do it because It made me sick.
A doctor friend tried to get me to start the method of Urine-therapy
because of the gravity of my problem.
I started a fasting but it was hopeless because of my headaches
yet God and I pushed on to the end.
When finishing the fast the fibroma along with varicos viens disappeared on the
right leg. I wanted to be able to help with my testimony for others.
I am not going to stop Urine-therapy ever. Thanks to Sonia I am cured.
94 TESTIMONY 79*
GASTRlC VLC£RS
Mr. Jose Luis Z. Alvarez { Mexico }
He had problems of gastric ulcers and some stomach problems.
He also suffered very strong pains in the head that really have diminished.
TESTIMONY 80*
ASTHMA,. K1DN£V
Boy Cristian Israel Chavez and Mrs. Ma. Guadalupe T { Mexico }
We began fasting the 2nd of April after hearing the conference that same day.
Near the 25th of April, my son got a cold after taking it,
but thanks to him he now rid himself of asthma and thanks to God taking the
Urine his cure came quick during the first month.
To me when sleeping I hurt my left kidney,
and the pain was so strong that I woke up in the middle of the night.
Now, it no longer hurts nor is my bladder irritated like before.
Thanks to that I could take my Urine as easy as my son.
TESTIMONY 81 *
1NF£CT10N
Mrs. Maria Castel D. { Mexico }
I cured myself of an infection that I had in my navel and also the conduit healed
that unites the navel to the bladder. It did not close by itself but could be united
with surgery. With the Urine It sealed itself.
TESTIMONY 82*
SlNVSlTlS,. lNSOMNlA,. ASTHMA
Mrs. Margarita To Zazua { Mexico }
It has been six years with these diseases. I began with problems like colds.
Little by little I was becoming sick more and more with allergies~ and later itches
throughout my body. I became ill of sinusitis, insomnia, cough, but specifically
with asthma. Taking the Urine f cured all thanks to God.
95 TESTIMONY 83*
R£VMAT1SM,. HYP£RT£NS10N
Mrs. Ma. de J. Esparza { Mexico }
I am cured of rheumatism, the vesicle, blood pressure and other several diseases
that I had. I began with the Urine-therapy the 13th of August of last year
and to date I am very well. Thanks to God and the Urine with its great power I
have been healed as so many people who I know have been healed.
TESTIMONY 84*
DlAB£T£S,. ASTlGMATlSM CHOt£ST£ROl
Susana Ramirez de N { Mexico }
I had several diseases as high triglicerides,
cholesterol, diabetes, mltopia, astigmatism, insecurity, etc.
The Urine-therapy I started on the 5 h day of February of 1997 after seeing a video
of a conference in Guadalajara.
Eight days after I already felt better,
very safe, very content and with a desire to work.
I no longer returned to have pressure. So far I did not see without lenses
, - small letters and now J see perfectly without them.
I --
" TESTIMONY 85*
ASTHMA,. COllTlS
Emma R. of Red Meza { Mexico }
I made the method of Urine-therapy for 2 months. I did three days of fasting per
week and several of my diseases like asthma, colitis left me including body pains.
Now I feel far better.
TESTIMONY 86*
HYP£RT£NS10N,. D1AB£T£S
Octavio S. Avila {Mexico}
For 13 days after taking my Urine, my high blood pressure and diabetes
disappeared. The Urine no longer tastes sweet.
I do not feel weak nor with hunger.
I am cured but I have not made the fasting, but I will.
96 /---TESTIMONY 83*
R£VMAT1SM~ HVP£RT£NS10N
Mrs. Ma. de J. Esparza { Mexico }
I am cured of rheumatism, the vesicle, blood pressure and other several diseases
that I had. I began with the Urine-therapy the 13th of August of last year
and to date I am very well. Thanks to God and the Urine with its great power I
have been healed as so many people who I know have been healed.
TESTIMONY 84*
D1AB£T£S~ ASTlGMATlSM CHOl£ST£ROl
Susana Ramirez de N { Mexico }
I had several diseases as high triglicerides,
cholesterol, diabetes, myopia, astigmatism, insecurity, etc.
The Urine-therapy I started on the 5th day of February of 1997 after seeing a video
of a conference in Guadalajara.
Eight days after I already felt better,
very safe, very content and with a desire to work.
I no longer returned to have pressure. So far I did not see without lenses
small letters and now J see perfectly without them.
TESTIMONY 85*
ASTHMA~ COllTlS
Emma R. of Red Meza { Mexico }
I made the method of Urine-therapy for 2 months. I did three days of fasting per
week and several of my diseases like asthma, colitis left me including body pains.
Now I feel far better.
TESTIMONY 86*
HVP£RT£NS10N~ D1AB£T£S
Octavio S. Avila {Mexico}
For 13 days after taking my Urine, my high blood pressure and diabetes
disappeared. The Urine no longer tastes sweet.
I do not feel weak nor with hunger.
I am cured but I have not made the fasting, but I will.
96 TESTIMONY 87*
ASTHMA. All£RGV
Ma. of J. Jimenez { Mexico }
I was cured of asthma and allergy.
I have been having taking the Urine for 9 months from two to three times per day,
and thanks to God already I am well.
TESTIMONY 88*
D1AB£T£S
Sabino Hernandez {Mexico}
My disease is diabetes. I never took care of it until a day that darkened my vision
when I was driving on a highway. To be exact it was the 24th of June 1996.
My eye doctor diagnosed diabetic Retinopathy in the fourth degree for which I
allowed myself an operation with laser ray. The Dr. did an operation on my retina.
In the following months of my disease, by conversations with several of my
clients, I obtained information of Urine-therapy.
Since they drank their own urine, they found out by means of a Q.F.B.,
and they gave testimony to have been cured by means of the Urine-therapy.
From this date I am taking my own Urine.
I feel very well from my diabetes and I am recovering my vision.
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that Mrs. Sonia distributes this information.
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It had difficulties in my fingers. I no longer could close them well and it felt as if
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and I am very happy, Thanks to God.
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Maria Teresa And Santibanez {Mexico}
97 For 2 months I have been taking Urine without fasting.
Two years ago I began with baldness and also had syndrome of arms and neck
for 2 to 3 years to date. Also some


 can instantly perform the Power Lock and
draw the energy up. Make sure your boss is not watching as he may
think you're having a seizure.
The preferred times for these exercises are from eleven P.M.
until one A.M. or 11 A.M. until one P.M. During these periods the
tide of Yin Energy changes to Yang, and vice versa. The sun begins
to rise around midnight and starts to set around noon. At these
times the power flows very well. If you cannot practice during
these hours, don't be discouraged: you will definitely advance so
long as you exercise daily.
9. A final refinement to remember is that the lower contraction is
not centered in the stomach or abdominal region. We concentrate
on the front of the under trunk—the penis, perineum, and
urogenital diaphragm. Our goal is to so train these muscles that
they immovably dam up the seminal river. Then we will reverse the
river's flow and flood the body with restorative energy.
Directing power from the upper and lower trunk toward the
center of the body pours energy into the navel region. Since theThe Dance Of The Testes 91
seminal fluid (like the blood) tends to follow the chi energy, the
navel, in effect, grips the seminal fluid and pulls it up into the body
through the spine. So contract the urogenital diaphragm as if you
were holding in a bladderful of urine. Lock the passage so tightly
that no internal urge can burst through the sealing rings of muscle.
SAFETY POINTS FOR TESTICLE BREATHING, SCROTAL
COMPRESSION, AND POWER LOCK
1. Never lie flat on the back during these exercises. The power may
stick in the chest, causing considerable irritability and undue pres-
sure on the heart.
2. Never lie on the left side when practicing. This also stresses the
heart and overfills it with energy.
3. Never place any objects under your side while in the lying posi-
tion. This will bend the channel of energy and may cause back
pain.
If any of the problems mentioned in points 1 to 3 arise, release
the energy safely by using the "Venting Exercise". Any pains or
discomfort should disappear within one week of beginning to vent.
4. Practice on an empty stomach whenever possible. In any event,
always wait one hour after eating.
5. Wear clothes or wrap yourself in a light blanket during this
practice. You will perspire if the exercises are done properly and
will suffer a chill if not covered. After practice change your clothes
so that you are removed from the moisture of the fabric. There
should be a gentle flow of clean air in the room. Avoid any drafts or
wind. Wind tends to blow the chi power away. It might cause your
energy to get cold easily.
6. Sweat should accumulate on the brow after five scrotal compres-
sions. As you advance, beads of sweat should stand on your brow
after three compressions. Rub this sweat into the skin: it has desir-
able properties which should be returned to the body.
7. Don't breathe through the mouth during these exercises. It is92 Taoist Secrets Of Love
easier to control the flow of air when breathing through the nose.
Inhalation through the nose charges the air with energy and invigo-
rates the brain.
8. Do not be concerned if you feel little effect during the first days
of practice. Students need varying amounts of time before heat
flows from the testicles.
9. You must develop intense concentration. Keep the mind from
wandering. Allow thoughts and images to leave without following
them. Empty the vessel-of-the-mind of thoughts: powerful energy
will stream into the void. Your power of concentration will develop
greatly if you persist in this discipline. Learn the Microcosmic
Orbit Meditation and do it immediately after practicing the Power
Lock.
10. During practice close the eyes and follow the energy's path.
The mind should not stray to thoughts or fantasies but strictly track
the course of the power. This may sound very difficult. You will be
amazed at how quickly you can become sensitive to your own
energy. When you experience these energies within yourself, you
will know exactly what we mean. Since the energy flows along
natural courses, it guides your mind even as your mind guides the
power.
11. Those who suffer from constipation should practice in the
morning, the regular hour of bowel movement. These exercises
will help greatly to remedy the problem.
12. For the method to be effective, you must not ejaculate for 30
days. After ejaculatory orgasm, the body must begin anew to ac-
cumulate enough chi pressure in the testes. If you have not learned
to hold in the seed during intercourse, refrain from sex during this
30 day period. In this manner you will experience the full power of
the method.
Of course, I am not opposed to your desire to have sex. I
merely inform you that your progress will be retarded if you ejacu-
late. Begin learning now to sacrifice ejaculatory pleasure for
greater pleasures to come. When you have accomplished these
scrotal exercises with proficiency, you may more quickly masterThe Dance Of The Testes 93
retention of the vital seed during love making. This is the main
teaching of Sexual Kung Fu.
CLEANSING SIDE EFFECTS
1. It has been my experience that many students of this method
soon begin to move their bowels with unaccustomed ease.
2. If you are infected with venereal disease, thoroughly cure your-
self before engaging in this exercise. Otherwise the pain will be
quite severe when you draw so much blood and power to the pubic
region.
3. Some will pass an unusual amount of gas for a time and move the
bowels two or three times per day. In this way the body uses its
new resources to thoroughly cleanse and purify itself by com-
pletely natural means. The unusual number of evacuations and the
gas cease within one or two months.
4. This purgative detoxification is followed by regular bowel move-
ments and a deep sense of bodily purity and strength. The saliva
becomes lighter and sweeter. Improvement in bowel function
arises from the increased flow of vital energy into the entrails. This
energizes the involuntary muscles and allows them to function with
ease. There may also be a noticeable increase in burping, which is a
healthy exhalation of impurities and noxious gas within the body.
Burping also lessens after a time with the body much refreshed.
5. The Power Lock is excellent for curing hemorrhoids. Hemor-
rhoids are caused by sedentary life styles, accumulated heavy tox-
ins, gravitational pooling of blood, stressful bowel movements, and
depressed levels of chi energy in the Hui-Yin. In already existing
hemorrhoids, the Power Lock may cause increased bleeding for
two to four weeks. If the bleeding is not excessive, perform the
exercise at Vi strength. You will gradually be cured. The exercise
remedies specific causes of hemorrhoids. It evacuates stagnant
blood from the anal blood vessels. While performing the Power
Lock as a cure for hemorrhoids, you may use medication to speed
the healing process. Horsetail Grass, Equisetum Narvensis, is an
excellent remedy used as a tea and in Sitz baths. People who have
serious hemorrhoid problems should consult your doctor first.94 Taoist Secrets Of Love
SUMMARY OF TESTICLE BREATHING
1. Choose your preferred position. Standing is well-suited to this
form. Relax the whole body and concentrate on the testes.
2. Think the testes to rise in the scrotum as you inhale. Let them
sink slowly as you exhale. Practice 36 to 108 breaths.
3. Relax: do not use muscular force. Keep the tongue on the palate,
and feel the cool yin energy of the sexual fluids rise up your spine.
SUMMARY OF SCROTAL COMPRESSION
1. Choose your preferred position.
2. Breathe in very slowly through the nose, concentrating on the
throat. Compress the air in the throat until you can inhale no fur-
ther.
3. Swallow strongly to the solar plexus and hold the air there as if it
were a ball.
4. Press the ball of air down to the navel region.
5. From the navel press the ball of air down to the pelvic region.
6. Press the ball strongly and continuously into the scrotum until
you can hold your breath no longer. At the end of your breath
capacity swallow the saliva strongly.
7. Rest by taking quick, shallow breaths through the nose.
8. Relax by rotating the waist several times.
9. Start with 5 repetitions and increase slowly to 36 at a sitting.
10. Keep the tongue up to the palate.The Dance Of The Testes 95
POWER LOCK IS THE BASIS FOR ALCHEMICAL SEX
Though they may appear elementary, the exercises in this chapter
are highly refined techniques for increasing vital power. They rep-
resent the essential Taoist breathing technique. They are like sharp
swords which must be used with care to perform their functions
without harming oneself. If you follow my instructions closely, you
will not suffer any distressing side-effects. Study the methods with
seriousness, assimilate every line of the text. Persist until you have
succeeded.
These methods are received from many Taoist masters. The
breathing exercises in this chapter, for example, synthesize the
teaching of four Masters.