I
was
healthy
again. " Comment
and
recommendation:
Urine
that
is
absorbed
through
the
digestive
tract
(especially
during
enemas)
immediately
enters
the
liver. The
healing
occurred
mainly
due
to
the
fact
that
urine
is
a
fluid
saturated
with
gravitational
energy,
which
quickly
brought
the
damaged
parts
together. Its
acidity
supports
biosynthesis,
the
salts
and
other
substances
contained
in
it
form
a
kind
of
"cement"
that
quickly
strengthens
everything. Example:
"In
two
days,
I
healed
a
burn
from
an
open
fire
on
my
hand
(from
the
wrist
to
the
elbow
on
the
inside)
with
urine. " Instead
of
blisters
and
a
festering
wound,
a
dry,
dark
cherry
blank
has
formed. I
used
to
wear
the
poultice
all
the
time. Then
I
smeared
the
wound
with
urine. After
five
days,
the
swelling
went
down
and
the
pain
disappeared. It
just
itches
a
little.'The
Russian
scientist
F. Chaneja
describes
case
of
cure
of
tick-borne
encephalitis:
“The
affected
woman
was
injected
with
2
ml
of
her
own
sterilized
urine
every
two
hours. For
the
second
time
the
introduction
of
urine,
the
temperature
dropped
to
37
degrees,
the
next
day
even
to
36. 7,
and
the
patient
regained
consciousness. In
24
hours,
other
symptoms
of
the
disease
alsoweakened:
headaches,
pain
in
the
joints,
muscles,
etc. After
three
days,
a
clinical
recovery
was
noted. Later,
this
method
was
tested
on
volunteers
in
the
treatment
of
angina,
influenza,
pneumonia,
radiculitis,
rheumatism,
typhoid
fever,
dysentery,
pancreatitis
and
other
diseases
with
good
therapeutic
effects. Our
experience,
as
in
the
literature,
confirms:
1)
Rapid
temperature
reduction. 2)
Rapid
pain
relief. 3)
Rapid
reduction
of
intoxication. 4)
Exclusion
of
complications
and
recurrences. 5)
Overall
faster
recovery
than
with
conventional
methods
of
treatment. Comment
and
recommendation:
We
already
know
that
urine
acts
on
the
skin
in
3
seconds
(. ) after
its
application
and
it
can
be
introduced
into
the
body
with
a
simple
massage,
simply
and
physiologically:
20
ml
in
2-3
minutes. To
quickly
reduce
the
temperature,
we
apply
urine
compresses
to
the
pulse. We
should
achieve
same
effect
as
with
intravenous
introduction
of
urine,
presented
by
Chaneja. Example:
“The
boy
was
bitten
by
some
kind
of
insect. The
area
became
very
swollen,
red,
itchy
and
eventually
very
painful. We
included
a
poultice
of
fresh
urine. In
40
minutes
the
pain
disappeared. In
4
hours,
all
the
symptoms
of
the
bite
also
disappeared. " A. Maslenikov
states
two
examples
of
people
who
were
irradiated
in
the
Chernobyl
explosion:
The
affected
man
lost
all
his
hair,
began
to
be
treated
with
urinotherapy
-
massages
and
compresses
of
his
head
with
his
own
urine,
drinking
all
urine
within
1
month. The
result:
purification
of
the
blood
from
the
effects
of
radiation
and
new
hair. In
the
second
case,
a
girl
was
irradiated
and
a
blood
analysis
showed
cancer. She
cured
herself
by
drinking
her
own
urine. She
knew
the
method
well,
because
even
before
the
Chernobyl
tragedy,
she
used
urine
to
treat
cancer
of
the
larynx
with
metastases. Comment
and
recommendation:
In
the
first
case,
urine
helped
push
radiation
out
of
the
body. A
person
was
irradiated
and
this
radiation
was
"written",
encoded
in
his
fluids. When
urine
was
administered
back
into
the
body
through
the
mouth
or
skin,
the
effects
of
radiation
were
mutually
suppressed
due
to
the
interference
effect. Difficulties
such
as
hair
loss
were
quickly
removed
with
the
help
of
biologically
active
substances
contained
in
standing
urine. In
the
case
of
the
girl,
I
only
want
to
point
out
why
the
cancer
returned. The
diet
that
created
the
conditions
for
cancer
is
to
blame. The
girl
cured
it
with
urine
therapy,
but
she
continued
to
eat
pathologically,
and
the
explosion
in
Chernobyl
was
only
the
trigger
mechanism
that
caused
a
new
outbreak
of
cancer. Therefore,
it
is
necessary
to
constantly
monitor
the
diet
to
prevent
alkalization
of
the
organism. As
part
of
prevention,
it
is
also
necessary
to
drink
your
own
fresh
urine
every
morning. 1
glass,
i. e. 2
dcl,
of
fresh,
warm
urine
is
enough. Urinotherapy
and
cosmetics
We
have
already
mentioned
why
urine
improves
the
condition
of
the
skin
and
hair. It
can
be
used
instead
of
soap,
because
the
ammonia
and
urea
contained
in
it
dissolve
impurities
and
wash
them
away. Armstrong
writes,
for
example,
that
the
most
expensive
types
of
soap
were
produced
and
are
still
produced
on
the
basis
of
salts
and
fats
from
the
urine
of
cows
that
grazed
on
mountain
pastures. Also,
some
expensive
creams
contain
hormones
from
urine. At
Maslenikov,
we
learn
that
it
is
very
useful
to
have
an
evening
instead
of
lotion
smear
the
skin
with
fresh
urine. First,
with
the
help
of
a
cotton
ball,
wash
away
the
cosmetics
and
impurities,
and
then
wet
the
skin
with
urine
once
more
and
let
it
act
for
30-40
minutes. Then
wash
with
cold
water. Fingertips
can
be
gently
massaged
by
pulsing. The
skin
becomes
smooth,
the
secretion
of
fat
is
regulated
and
no
cream
is
needed. The
skin
acquires
a
healthy
blush. I
know
from
my
own
experience
that
using
quarter
urine
makes
the
skin
even
better
while
nourishing
body,
it
gives
him
a
huge
amount
of
energy. Salts
and
its
structure
are
concentrated
in
evaporated
urine
water
is
close
to


alance origi nating within oneself or in one’ s relationship to external
reality. Conversely, health is a s tate of both internal and extern al harmony. Chinese medicine has since antiquity provided a clear description of these
ideas, formulated principles f or understanding their relatio nships, and
developed unique therapies to correct imbalance. The origins of Chinese medicine are clouded by the mists of time. Descriptions of some aspects of  early medical practice in China are found
in the Historical Memoirs (Shi Ji),  w hich is the first book in a series of
dynastic records  written about 500 B.C., wherein the various forms of
diagnostic procedures of pulse study, inspection of the tongue and methods
for questioning are discussed, as well as the therapeutic modalities of
acupuncture, moxibustion, massage, remedial exercise and the use of plant
medicines. The earliest medical text extant is the Y ellow E mper or ’ s Inner Classic
(Huang Di Nei Jing)  f irs t appearing in the later part  of the W arring States
period (475–221 B.C.). The Inner Classic,  wh ich is still highly regarded
and stud ied in all the colleges t hat teach traditional Chinese medicine, is a
heterogeneous tr eatise which includes a summation of the dif fer ent medical
approaches and practices found  at that time in China. It cover s numerous
topics, in cluding the interpretati on of disease, the physiology an d pathology
of th e internal o r gans, and anatomy, including an understand ing that the
heart is the cen ter of the blood ’ s circulation. Many varied and seemingly
opposed theories and practices, such as the Y in-Y ang and Five Element
doctrines, T aoism, Confucianism and shamanic healing, are all discussed.The anc ient authors clearly felt no need to synthesize all the various
traditions, or to propagate just one doctrine. Their ef fort was rather to
attempt to reconcile opposing interpretations. This inclusion of sometimes
antagonistic view s and approaches is an early and enduring trait of Chinese
medicine. Subsequent wor ks especially of the Han Dynasty (206 B.C-220  A.D.)
laid the groundwork for the sys tem that has come down to us today. Three
texts of this per iod stand out, th e first being the Classic of Difficult Issues
(Nan Jing)  which elaborated and clarified the theories of the Inner Classic,
especially on the correspondences and uses of Five Element doc trine and on
the u se o f the wrist pulse for dia gnosis. The second major work, Discussion
of Cold Induced  Disor ders (Shan Han Lung),  summa rized th e prevention
and treatment of infectious and  febrile diseases, listing 370 prescriptions,
while the third, China’ s first ma teria medica, Shen No ng’ s Ma teria Medica
(Shen N ong Ben  Cao),  r eco rded 365 dif ferent types of medicinal substances
of plant, animal and mineral nature, noting their properties and ef fects. T oday m any such ancient texts are lost; nevertheless, there are more than
6,000 available texts recording the clinical experiences and evolving
theoretical knowledge of Chinese medicine. The Han Dynasty saw three gr eat master -physicians: Zhang Ji who
codified medica l practices and w rote the above mentioned text, Discussion
of Cold Induced Disor ders;  Chunyu Y i, a famous doctor and master of
pulse diagnosis; and Hua T uo, a remarkable sur geon, acupuncturist and
inventor of a unique gymnastic exercise. The appearance of these great c lassics occurred during the formative
period of Chinese medicine. In this period Chinese medicine was taught and
practiced systematically and was held in high esteem, gaining of ficial
sanction under various emperors. As far back as 165 B.C., the Chinese state
regulated the licensing and education of physicians. Fifty years later the
first imperial university was established, teaching such sciences as
astronomy, hydrology and medicine. By the 7th century A.D., most lar ger
provincial cities had government-run colleges of medicine. The  golden age
of C hinese medicine occurred between the 4th and 10th centuries, when
public apothecaries and hospitals were founded, an of ficial pharmacopeia
was composed, foreign ideas studied, new methods developed, and newtreatises written. It was during this colorful age that Chinese medicine
defined itself into the form in which, with only slight modification, we see
it today.2
T h e  T a o  a n d  Y i n - Y a n g  P h i l o s o p h y
A n an cient Chinese master once s aid: “W ritings do not express words clearly,
words do not express thoughts c learly"; to which his dismayed d isciple replied:
“Then o ne cannot comprehen d the thoughts of the sages." The Master
answered: “Thus  the sages creat ed images in order to express thoughts clearly.”
This ech oes the words of Lao Zi (circa 6th century B.C. ), the  grandfather of
T aoism, in the f irst lines of the Classic of the T a o and Its V irtue  (Dao De Jing
or T ao T e Ching):  “Th e T a o that can be told is not the eternal T ao; the name that
can be told is not the eternal name." The term s T ao, Y in and Y ang are images fashioned by the ancient
Chinese sages to describe their i nsights into reality. This love of imagery with a
parallel af finity for vagueness and economy of words is reflected in all the
classics, and in the Chinese pictographic writing system. In the T aoist view the
word T a o is used to denote the all-embracing first princip le, the eternal
primordial source called also the V oid, as well as the potential from which all
things ar ise. In the passive state  the T ao is empty and non-reactive, while in its
active st ate the T ao is seen as universal progenitor which cre ates reality and
keeps it  togethe r, functioning, vitalized and constantly changi ng, though the
T ao itself remains unchanged. This is in accord with the ancient Chinese world
view that all phe nomena are interdependent. Additionally, the T ao infuses each
thing with a unique V irtue or Nature (de), composed of both quality and force. Essentially an expression of the T ao, V irtue or Nature gives rise to all
distinguishable patterns and forms. The ancient sages placed great emphasis on trying to understand reality
through the careful study of the patterns found in nature. Building upon the
concept of T ao the ancients for mulated a dualistic theory called Y in-Y ang to
describe and interpret these pat terns manifest in creation. Lao Zi states: “The
T ao bego t one, one begot two, tw o begot three and three begot the ten thousand
things; t he ten thousand things carry Y in and embrace Y ang and through their
blending of forces they achieve harmony.” This is an important  metaphor used
to describe primal images. The T ao referred to here is the passive T ao, the V oid
(wu), which gives rise to the one, the active aspect of T ao also referred to as theSupreme Ultima te (tai yi). From  oneness a dualistic tendency ar ises in the form
of Y in-Y ang  which in turn gives birth to three, the initial m anifestation of
ener gy a s a third force: Qi. Thre e also symbolizes the fields of primal activity,
referred to as Heaven, Earth an d Man, and three is the minimum number of
lines ne cessary to enclose space (as in a triangle). The phrase “ten thousand
things” represents the diverse creation (see illustration 1). The term s Y in and Y ang, whose etymological roots refer to the dark and
lighted sides of a mountain respectively, were gradually extended to refer to the
principle of duality inherent in a ll manifestation. Y in and Y ang’ s relationship to
each other is one  of vital, not static, duality. They are seen as tw o primal forces
in a state of constant change, which the ancient divinatory tex t known as the
Classic of Changes (Y i Jing  o r I Ching)  c alls the permanent condition of the
universe. Under lying this perpetual flux and motion between the  polar forces of
Y in-Y ang, which  causing them to unite, transform, separate and regenerate, is
the potential found in T ao. Again, in the Classic of Changes  th e concept of
three, as in the triagram symbol,  is an important image to understand space and
reality. The images of Y in and Y ang have at their base Nature, which i n itself is
an ever -changing phenomenon. The recognition of the orderly patterns in the
celestial movem ents in the heavens above and in the cycles of the seasons on
earth below provided early mankind with a way to measure  and anticipate
change. In both the ancient oracle inscriptions and the Classic of


 food-safe
soap has been added. Rinse well, drain and pat dry. Canning Cranberries
Cranberries are so easily frozen that I don’ t recommend canning them. country-style chutney
I love this chutney because it is the colour of fall. It’ s nice to have bright r ed
chutney on the pantry shelf tha t isn’ t tomato or beet. Y ou can make this
using fr o zen cranberries in the late summer when stone fruits ar e abundant;
it ma kes a very nice Thanksgivi ng condiment for r oast turkey. O f course, it
is the heart-h ealthy and cancer -pr eventing anthocyanins that give
cranberries thei r deep r ed colour and health benefits. The curry spice blend
is not overwhelming in this chutney, but you can use any of the pickling
spice blends  in its place if you wish. MAKES ABOUT 8 CUPS (2 L)
1/4 cup (50 mL) apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp (25 mL) balsamic vinegar
3 cups (750 mL) fr esh or fr ozen cranberries (12-oz/340 g bag)
3 cups (750 mL) chopped onions 2 cups (500 mL) chopped apples 2
cups (500 mL) chopped pears 2 cups (500 mL) chopped plums
2 tbsp (25 mL) Curry P ickling Spice Blend  (stor e-bought), tied in a
cheesecloth bag
2 cups (500 mL) granulated sugar
1/2 cup (125 mL) packed br own sugar
1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped candied pineapple
(6 oz/175 g)1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped dried apricots
2 tbsp (25 mL) finely chopped candied ginger

1. In  a Maslin pan or canning kettle, combine cider vinega r, balsamic
vinegar and cranberries. Place over medium heat and add onions, apples,
pears, plums and spice bag. Brin g to a boil over medium high h eat, stirring
constantly Add granulated sugar, 1 cup (250 mL) at a time, stirring to
dissolve before adding the next cup. Add brown sugar. Adjust heat and boil
gently stirring frequently for 30 minutes. Add pineapple, apricots and
ginger. B oil gen tly stirring frequently for about 40 minutes or until fruit is
tender an d mixtu re thickens enough to mound on a wooden spoon. Y ou may
find it necessary  to add up to 1  cup (250 mL) water to keep the mixture
from sticking to the bottom of the pan. 2. Meanwhile, heat four 1-pint (2-cup/500 mL) jars in boiling  water, and
scald the lids, lifter, funnel and tongs ( Boiling W ater Method, Step by Step ). 3. F ill hot jars, leaving a 1/4-inch (5 mm) headspace. Run a thin non-
metallic utensil around the insid e of the jar to allow air to escape. Add more
hot c hutney if n ecessary to leave a 1/4-inch (5 mm) headspace. W ipe rims,
top with flat lids and screw on m etal rings. Return jars to the hot water bath,
topping up with hot water if n ecessary Bring to a full rolling boil and
process jars for 10 minutes ( Boiling W ater Method, Step by Step ). 4. Remo ve cann er lid and wait 5 minutes before removing jars t o a towel or
rack to cool completely Check seals, label and store in a cool place for up to
1 year. Use: Se rve as an accompaniment to roasted meats and toss with roasted
vegetables. For a fruity vinaigr ette dressing, mix 1/3 cup (75 mL) with 3
tbsp (45 mL) olive oil and 1 tbsp (15 mL) red wine vinegar. country-style chicken
This is a super - fast, down-home, warm skillet-salad dinner. The cucumber
and r ed onion ca n be r eplaced by baby spinach or thinly sliced radishes or
baby zucchini. The point is that when the gar den is r eally going in thesummer and harvest vegetables ar e plentiful in the fall, ther e ar e  all sorts of
tender young vegetables that can be tossed into the mix and eaten mostly
raw with  the cooked chicken. Then in the winter, when shr edded carr ots and
beets ar e easy to fix, it r eappears on busy weeknight menus. It is the spicy
chutney that pulls this dish together and gives it a pr ofessional flair. MAKES 4 SER VINGS 2 tbsp (25 mL) olive oil
1 lb (500 g) boneless chicken pieces or gr ound
chicken or turkey 1/2 cup (125 mL) Country-Style Chutney
1/4 English cucumber, thinly sliced 1/4 r ed onion, thinly sliced

1. In  a skillet, he at olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicke n and cook,
stirring frequen tly for 10 minutes or until cooked through and lightly
browned. 2. Stir in the chutney and heat through. Divide evenly into 4 p ortions and
mound each on a plate. 3. Divide cucumber and red onion evenly among plates and top with the
chicken.c r a n b e r r y  o r a n g e  c o n s e r v e
North A merican Thanksgiving dinner would not be the same without
r oasted turkey and its one key accompaniment, cranberry sauc e. Ther e ar e
hundr eds of cranberry jelly and  whole-berry sauce r ecipes fr om which to
choose, and most families have their favourite. This is our family’ s
pr efer ence, the orange being a complementary ingr edient that offers a
r efr eshing balan ce to the tart cranberries. It is not sweet, so you  might want
to add mor e sugar to suit your taste. If you like mor e spice, add up to 1/2
tsp (2 mL) each gr ound cinnamon and nutmeg or allspice. Over the years,I’ve adapted the r ecipe so th at it conveniently uses one package of
cranberries. Y ou can double the r ecipe if you wish. If you ar e making this tart, citrusy holiday condiment a week befor e using,
ther e is no need  to pr ocess in a water bath or fr eeze the jars. Simply fill
clean or  sterilize d jars, then cap and r efrigerate until r eady to serve. If you
wish to keep the conserve longer, I have given the instructions f or canning,
but you can opt to fr eeze it if you won’ t be using it for a few months. MAKES ABOUT 3 CUPS (750 mL)
3 cups (750 mL) fr esh or fr ozen cranberries (12-oz/375 g bag)
2 oranges, sectioned and chopped 1–1/2 cups (375 mL) granulated
sugar 1/2 cup (125 mL) water
1 tbsp (15 mL) grated orange rind
1/2 cup (125 mL) fr eshly squeezed orange juice
2 tbsp (25 mL) fr eshly squeezed lemon juice
1. Heat three 1-c up (250 mL) ja rs in boiling water, and scald the lids, lifter,
funnel and tongs ( Boiling W ater Method, Step by Step ).2. In a Maslin pan or canning k ettle, combine cranberries, oran ge sections,
sugar, w ater, orange rind, orange juice and lemon juice. Bring to a boil over
high heat, stirring constantly. Boil ge ntly, stirring frequently, for about 25 minutes or until mixture
thickens enough to mound on a wooden spoon. 3. T o can:  Ski m o f f and discard any foam. Fill hot jars, leaving a 1/4-inch
(5 mm) headspace. Run a thin non-metallic utensil around the inside of the
jar t o allow air to escape. Add more hot conserve, if necessary, to leave a
1/4-inch (5 mm) headspace. W ipe rims, top with flat lids and screw on
metal rin gs. Ret urn jars to the hot water bath, topping up with hot water if
necessary. Bring  to a full rolling boil and process jars for 15 minutes
( Boiling W ater Method, Step by Step ). 4. Remo ve cann er lid and wait 5 minutes before removing jars t o a towel or
rack to cool com pletely. Check seals, label and store in a cool place for up
to 1 year. T o fr eeze instead of can:  Omit steps 3 and 4 above. After step 2, remove
the c ompote from the heat and let cool. This could take up to 2  hours. Stir
occasionally as the mixture cools. Spoon into Mason jars or plastic
containers, leavi ng a 1-inch (2.5 cm) headspace. Seal


 performer. Take note of real champions, those who
have sustained at a high level of excellence over a period of time. The Henry Aarons, the Johnny Carsons, the Bobby Fishers, the
Katharine Hepburns, the Joe Louises, and people of that ilk. Doers
at the highest levels. Champions in every way. Do they sit around
poking serious criticism at others. The real doers of the world have
no time for criticizing others. They’re too busy doing. They work. They help others who are not as talented, rather than serve as their
critics. Constructive criticism can be useful. But if you’ve chosen the role
of an observer rather than a doer, you are not growing. Moreover,
you may be using your criticism to absolve yourself of the respons-
ibility for your own ineffectiveness by projecting it onto those who
are really making an effort. You can learn to ignore the fault-finders
and self-appointed critics. Your first strategy will be to recognize
these same behaviors in yourself, and resolve to eliminate them en-
tirely, so that you can be a doer rather than a procrastinating critic. Boredom: A Spin-Off of Procrastination
Life is never boring but some people choose to be bored. The
concept of boredom entails an inability to use up present moments
in a personally fulfilling way. Boredom is a choice; something you
visit upon yourself, and it is another of those self-defeating items
that you can eliminate from your life. When you procrastinate, you
use your present moments doing nothing, as an alternative to doing
anything. Doing nothing leads toPUTTING AN END TO PROCRASTINATION—NOW  / 181boredom. The tendency is to blame boredom on the environment. “This town is really dull” or “What a boring speaker. ” The particular
town or speaker is never dull, it is you experiencing the boredom,
and you can eliminate it by doing something else with your mind
or energy at that moment. Samuel Butler said, “The man who lets himself be bored is even
more contemptible than the bore. ” By doing what you choose, now,
or using your mind in creative new ways now, you can insure that
you’ll never again choose boredom for yourself. The choice, as al-
ways, is yours. Some Typical Procrastinating Behavior
Here are some areas where procrastination is a much easier choice
than action. • Staying in a job in which you find yourself stuck and unable to
grow. • Hanging onto a relationship that has gone sour. Staying married
(or unmarried) and merely hoping that it will get better. • Refusing to work on relationship difficulties such as sex, shyness
or phobias. Simply waiting for them to improve, instead of trying
to do something constructive about them. • Not tackling addictions such as alcoholism, drugs, pills, or
smoking. Saying, “I’ll quit when I’m ready,” but knowing that you
are putting it off because you doubt that you can. • Putting off arduous or menial tasks such as cleaning, repairing,
sewing, lawn work, painting and the like—providing you really care
about whether or not they get done. If you wait long enough, maybe
it will get done by itself. • Avoiding a confrontation with others, such as an authority fig-
ure, a friend, a lover, a salesperson or a serviceman. Section summary:

Summary

This article discusses various aspects related to "Should" statements ("ought," "mistaken expectations"). Firstly, it emphasizes breaking conventions, abandoning unrealistic societal constraints, embracing uniqueness amidst diversity. To break loose shackles tied to unnecessary conformity and cultural conditioning, explore alternatives beyond mere imitation. Secondly, stopping seeking validation via 'other's' judgement ('false', inaccurate views). Finally,

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Emphasizes rejecting restrictive societal influences

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Maintain specifics/details/numericals ; Anti-Repeats Mechanisms. After reviewing the passage, identify key concepts and main topics covered. Identify potential errors/corrections needed. Highlight notable quotes/excerpts. Main Topics :
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Breaking Convention (Barriers )
Self-Determination
Musters/Musts/OUGHT

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Q: According to the author, what is the problem with the idea of a "right" or "wrong" in decision-making?,
A: The author argues that this thinking is flawed because it creates unrealistic expectations and can lead to regret and self-blame.
Q: What is the author's alternative to the "right" or "wrong" approach to decision-making?,
A: The author suggests that one should focus on the consequences of their choices and make decisions based on what they want, rather than what others expect.
Q: What is the concept of "musterbation" according to Albert Ellis?,
A: The text does not mention Albert Ellis defining the concept of "musterbation". Karen Horney is mentioned as the one who wrote about it.
Q: What is the author's advice for dealing with the pressure to conform to societal norms?,
A: The author advises resisting enculturation and creating one's own rules and standards, rather than following societal expectations.
Q: According to the author, what is the key to overcoming procrastination?,
A: The author suggests that one should focus on taking action in the present moment, rather than waiting for a better future.<|eot_id|><|begin_of_text|>By waiting, you
end up not having to do it, although the confrontation might have
improved the relationship or the service.182 / Your Erroneous Zones• Being afraid to change locations geographically. You stay in the
same place for a lifetime. • Putting off spending a day or an hour with your children which
you might enjoy because you have too much work or are bogged
down in serious matters. Similarly, not going out for an evening to
dinner, or to the theater or a sports event with your loved ones and
using your “I’m busy” line to postpone it forever. • Deciding to start your diet tomorrow or next week. It’s easier
to put-it-off than to take-it-off, so you say, “I’ll get to it tomorrow,”
which of course will never arrive. • Using sleep or tiredness as a reason for putting it off. Did you
ever notice how tired you get when you are close to actually doing
something uncomfortable or difficult? A little fatigue is a terrific
deferring device. • Getting sick when you are faced with a disquieting or trouble-
some task. How could you possibly do it now, when you feel so
terrible? Like exhaustion above, it’s an excellent technique for pro-
crastinating. • The “I don’t have time to do it” ruse, in which you justify not
doing something because of your busy schedule, which always has
room for those things that you really want to do. • Constantly looking forward to a vacation or that dream-trip. Next year we’ll find Nirvana. • Being a critic and using your criticism of others to camouflage
your own refusal to do. • Refusing to get a physical checkup when you suspect some
dysfunction. By putting it off you don’t have to deal with the reality
of possible illness. • Being afraid to make a move toward someone you’re fond of. It’s what you want, but you’d rather wait it out and hope that things
work out. • Being bored at any time in your life. This is merely a way of
putting off something and using the boring event as a reason for not
doing something more exciting.PUTTING AN END TO PROCRASTINATION—NOW  / 183• Planning but never putting in action a regular exercise program. “I’ll get started on that right away…next week.”
• Living your entire life for your children and always putting off
your own happiness. How can we afford a vacation when we have
the kids’ education to worry about? Reasons for Continuing to Put It Off
The rationale for putting it off is composed of one part self-delu-
sion and two parts escape. Here are the most important rewards for
hanging onto procrastination. • Most obviously, putting it off allows you to escape from unpleas-
ant activities. There may be things you’re afraid to do or things part
of you wants to do and part of you doesn’t. Remember, nothing is
black or


 salt, or sodium, it’s terribly bad for them. If it comes in its organic form in a fruit or vegetable,
it will do no harm. Celery has one of the highest sodium contents naturally of any vegetable, and it’s
totally safe to give a heart patient. Of course, I’m not a doctor—so I have to put in a disclaimer or the
lawyers will be all over my case—but a doctor won’t have a problem with a heart patient taking ocean-
grown celery, which has a high concentration of organic sodium. Mike : People are familiar with using sea kelp or ocean kelp on their gardens, and they understand that
that contains a lot of trace minerals and macro minerals as well. How is Ocean Grown better than
using sea kelp or other ocean vegetables? Hartman : Well, the first thing you have to look at is that, just like terrestrial vegetation, seaweed has
different uptakes of sea minerals. So you might have a kelp that only takes up 56, like a tomato, and
you might have a kelp that only picks up 40. So you have to ask yourself, “Has the science been done
that says, ‘Okay, this species of seaweed pickup all 90 like wheatgrass does?’” The first problem is, I don’t
think anybody’s done that research, and the second problem is that seaweed comes to the farm or home
grower as an organic compound, so it’s not readily available to the plant as food. When you put that
kelp product onto your plant, it’s still going to have to compost and break down before it’s available to
the plant. Mike : It’s like putting manure on the soil, except it’s sea vegetable. Hartman : That’s right. The good part is that it came out of the sea, and chances are it has more
nutrients and trace elements than manure. But if you have a perfect solution, why not use it? It’s in the
right form, and it has all 90 elements. seawater Minerals and the Coming Agricultural Revolution
Mike : What about changing the pH of the soil? Does ocean water have any kind of strong effect on
the pH? Hartman : Well, it’s neutral or fairly neutral. It has a pH of eight, so it’s slightly alkaline. The fact
that it’s slightly alkaline will affect the pH, but I think people fuss and worry about pH a lot only
because what they’re doing is so unnatural, so they have to go to these other extraordinary means to
try to compensate for what they’re doing. I think that what people will find is that pH is much less
important—in fact, maybe not important at all if soil and the plants are getting nutrition. Mike : I’ve done a lot of experiments with hydroponics and even aeroponics, but I’ve never done it with
ocean water. I’ve already ordered some of your product, and I’m going to try that. Do you know anyone
who’s been doing hydroponics with your product? Hartman : We do, and many of our customers do. What we do in our office is grow wheatgrass
hydroponically, completely soil-less. It’s very reliable, very easy, and anyone can do it. In fact, if you
contact us through the website, we can send you a 14-page “how to” printout, which hopefully we’ll
post on the website soon so people can download it. It tells you what you need to buy (which is totally
inexpensive), so you can have your own wheatgrass on a shelf in your kitchen, if you’d like. It also
gives you indications of how you would grow other things hydroponically and aeroponically. The big
difference with aeroponics is that a plant dies as soon as the roots get dry, so that’s the key. You’ve got
to keep the roots damp, and if you can do that, it will do very well. Mike : They also come back quickly once you turn the water back on. I’ve had that experience a few
times. I’ve seen a plant recover in 20 minutes, and it’s just amazing. What about sprouting at home and
using a bit of your product for sprouting? Hartman : When we grow wheatgrass, we soak it for 24 hours in our diluted solution before we put it
in a tray or before we plant it. One of our customers is a farmer in Montana, and he’s even gone to the
extraordinary extent to soak his wheat seeds before planting them—and I say “extraordinary” because
to get the planting machinery to plant them, you have to not only soak the seeds but dry them back
out, otherwise they won’t go through the planter, but he got tremendous results. It’s the best wheat he’s
ever grown, and he’s been a farmer for decades. So you can soak seeds, and if you get roses in the mail
and you want to give them a good start, just soak them in diluted ocean solution. seawater Minerals and the Coming Agricultural Revolution
Ocean minerals could revolutionize modern agriculture
Mike : I’m getting the sense that we have the resources on the planet right now to revolutionize food
and farming and health. The answers are all right there, and you’re one of the people reminding us of
the wisdom of nature. Hartman : You know, our mission is really to get nutrition back in the food supply, and one of my
partner’s responsibility is to work on philanthropic outreach programs. We’re currently involved in one
in sub-Saharan Africa and one in Central America, and we try to show people in those areas that don’t
have access to good health care systems how to grow their way to health. Mike : What about in the United States? Do you have some kind of long-term plan to help commercial
growers use this product? I mean, what’s your vision? If you could wave a magic wand and see the U.S.
change, what would it look like? Hartman : I think the first thing people need to understand is the demographics of it. I think everyone
is well aware the “organic movement” is growing by leaps and bounds, and the consumers will drive
the growth of it. They are going to ask their local grocery stores, “Hey, where’s the organic produce?”
So you’ll see it grow, but, at the moment, the organic segment of the market is 2 percent of the market. We’re going to cater and help the organic folks figure this all out, but you can see that we can do a lot
more good if we go directly after the commercial farmers. Think about all the benefits. It’s much easier
to use than what they’re doing. If, after a three-year period, they choose to use this in only certified
organic inputs, they’ll be considered organic—and they can charge a premium for their food as opposed
to being tied to the commodity markets that they’ve been tied to all these years. Also, commercial
farmers are huge polluters of groundwater—so, really, our mission is to go after the commercial farmers
and systems, because I think that’s where we will do the most good. It will get the best food out to the
most people as quickly as possible, and it’s a very green product, so it will reduce groundwater pollution,
which is just terrible at the moment. Mike : But to a commercial farmer who’s only looking at the bottom line, does using your product make
bottom-line economic sense to them? Hartman : Absolutely, it does. The point of farming is to make nutritious foods. What we guarantee
users is that we will give them equivalent yields without all the dangers of chemical agriculture, like
poison and poison runoff. And we feel that very soon, within the next couple of years, users of our
product will be able to charge a premium for their food, because now we have corroborating evidence
that it is producing superior food. Mike : But does ocean water on commercial farms reduce the need to use pesticides? seawater Minerals and the Coming Agricultural Revolution
Hartman : Yes, because if [plants] are properly “nutrified,” they are much more immune to diseases. If your immune system is fully fortified, you’re able to ward off all kinds of things that people with a
challenged immune system can’t. Mike : So even fungicides are needed less, and infectious disease in plants is less frequent. Hartman : Absolutely, and Dr. Murray did quite a bit of research with both plants and animals – and,
again, get his book, “Sea Energy Agriculture.”
Mike : Can people buy that through bookstores, or is this only through your site and the publisher’s site? Hartman : I’ve even seen it on Amazon, so try Amazon or Acres USA, which is the publisher, or go
through our website. Mike : Okay, wonderful. I’m going to do some testing with your product on some sprouts and
hydroponic plants. How remineralization can reduce appetite cravings and produce natural
weight loss
Hartman : That sparks something in me that I haven’t said. You know, one of the results that I noticed
when I was drinking Ocean Grown  and Ocean Solution -fed wheatgrass is that, as the food gets better, it’s
more efficient on whatever consumes that food. For instance, in Florida, where our company is located,
cattle graze on what looks like the most beautiful grass for 18 hours a day. From before dawn to after
dusk, they’re grazing, and that seems peculiar because it seems like an inordinately long


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soluble	toxins. At	any	given	time,	about	25	percent	of	all	the	blood	in	your	body	is	in	your
liver,	awaiting	detoxification. This	process	begins	with	a	sophisticated	filtering
system	that	captures	and	digests	foreign	debris. Next,	enzymes,	produced	by	theliver,	deactivate	and	eliminate	toxins. If	these	enzymes	are	interfered	with—
either	deactivated	by	environmental	toxins	such	as	lead	and	mercury	or	never
manufactured	in	the	first	place	because	of	nutrient	deficiency—toxic	overload	is
certain	to	result. Liver	enzyme	detoxification	has	two	phases:	In	phase	one,	the
liver	produces	enzymes	that	take	harmful	toxins	such	as	alcohol,	pesticides,
herbicides	and	prescription	drugs,	and	oxidizes	them	(burns	them)	in	preparation
for	removal	from	the	body. This	process	creates	potentially	harmful	free	radicals
that	must	be	neutralized	with	dietary	antioxidant	nutrients. In	phase	two,	more
enzymes	are	used	to	combine	the	oxidized	chemicals	from	phase	one	with	other
molecules,	which	then	can	be	excreted	harmlessly	in	the	bile	or	urine. In	both
phases,	the	food	we	eat	supplies	the	raw	materials	needed	to	produce	all	of	these
enzymes	and	other	chemicals	that	are	required. These	elegant	detoxification
systems	depend	on	a	constant	supply	of	nutrients,	which	we	must	obtain	from
our	diet,	but	we	frequently	do	not. Help	your	liver’s	phase-one	detoxification	process	with	antioxidant	nutrients:
vitamins	C,	E	and	A,	along	with	coenzyme	Q10,	carotenoids,	bioflavonoids,
selenium,	manganese,	copper	and	zinc. Some	of	these	nutrients	neutralize	free
radicals	directly;	others	activate	enzymes	that	neutralize	them. Red,	yellow	and
green	vegetables	are	loaded	with	these	antioxidant	nutrients. Assist	your	liver’s
phase-two	detoxification	with	cruciferous	vegetables,	such	as	cabbage,	broccoli,
cauliflower,	green	onions,	kale	and	brussels	sprouts. These	vegetables	enable	the
liver	to	eliminate	powerful	carcinogens,	helping	to	protect	us	against	cancer. These	dietary	suggestions,	combined	with	high-quality	supplements,	can	keep
your	liver’s	toxic	defenses	at	peak	function. Much	of	our	body	is	made	of	water;	the	kidneys	need	it	to	excrete	water-
soluble	toxins. Water	constantly	moves	throughout	your	body	and	must	be
changed	frequently	to	keep	it	pure. A	minimum	of	eight	glasses	of	pure	water
should	be	consumed	every	day,	and	more	is	better. Your	water	supply	must	be
pure	so	as	not	to	add	to	your	toxic	load. Water	should	be	consumed	as	water,	not
as	beverages	such	as	coffee,	tea	or	alcohol	(these	substances	may	cause	the	body
to	lose	water). Water	is	a	simple	choice,	often	overlooked. Dehydration	is	a
common	problem,	especially	among	our	elderly	population. A	toxic	lifestyle	is	often	created	unwittingly. We	fail	to	appreciate	that	many
small	toxic	exposures	over	time,	to	a	wide	variety	of	toxins,	lead	to	an
accumulation,	causing	our	cells	to	malfunction. Even	small	amounts	of	toxins
can	perform	amazing	feats	of	chemistry	by	inhibiting	hormones,	deactivating
enzymes,	compromising	our	detoxification	systems	and	using	up	precious
nutrients. Toxicity	is	seldom	recognized	as	a	primary	cause	of	our	healthproblems. The	toxic	invaders	in	our	lives—whether	they	are	brought	into	our
homes	or	they	are	created	in	our	own	bodies—are	also	not	easily	detected	by
typical	“radar.”	The	toxins	that	harm	us	seldom	are	labeled	hazardous,	and	they
are	difficult	to	identify. Once	we	understand	the	role	toxins	play	in	cellular	malfunction,	we	can
understand	the	importance	of	minimizing	toxic	exposure	and	maximizing	the
body’s	ability	to	detoxify. In	order	to	protect	yourself	and	your	family,	you	must
learn	how	to	spot	these	silent	and	hidden	dangers,	and	how	to	keep	your
defenses	strong	in	order	to	avoid	toxic	overload. Never	before	has	the	human
body	been	faced	with	such	challenges	of	personal	and	global	pollution. To
respond	to	these	challenges	and	to	move	yourself	in	the	right	direction	on	the
toxin	pathway,	learn	to	make	the	daily	choices	that	will	reduce	your	toxic
exposure	and	support	your	detoxification	systems.7
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“The	simple	truth	is,	happy	people	generally	don’t	get
sick. One’s	attitude	toward	oneself	is	the	single	most
important	factor	in	healing	or	staying	well. Those	who	are	at
peace	with	themselves	and	their	immediate	surroundings
have	far	fewer	serious	illnesses	than	those	who	are	not.”
Bernie	Siegel,	M.D. Love,	Medicine	&	Miracles
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ven	when	nutrients	are	scarce	and	toxins	abundant,	one’s	potential	for	health
is	nearly	limitless,	and	it	relies	almost	entirely	on	ourselves	and	the	power	of	the
mind. Thoughts	and	emotions	have	a	tremendous	effect	on	our	cells	and
therefore	our	health. What	we	put	into	our	minds	may	be	more	important	than
what	we	put	into	our	bodies. The	power	of	the	mind	is	your	best	ally	in	choosing
to	get	well	and	stay	well. You	are	what	you	think. “How	can	it	be,”	you	might	ask,	“that	the	mind	has	so	much	control	over	the
body?”	This	question	assumes	that	one	is	separate	from	the	other;	in	fact,	they
are	inseparable. All	the	cells	in	our	body	contribute	to	what	we	call	the	mind,
and	what	goes	on	in	our	mind	affects	what	happens	in	all	our	cells. Chemical	reactions	are	produced	throughout	the	body	by	our	thoughts,
emotions	and	interactions	with	others. Fear	makes	us	turn	pale;	embarrassment
makes	us	blush. Modern	science	has	proven	that	these	“thought	chemicals”
either	can	be	beneficial	or	detrimental	to	health. We	can	choose	what	we	put	into
our	minds,	and	in	doing	so,	we	can	choose	between	health	and	disease. This	concept	is	sometimes	difficult	for	people	to	embrace	because	thought
chemicals	are	abstract. Their	effect,	though,	is	reflected	in	Dr.	Bernie	Siegel’s
1986	book,
Love,	Medicine	&	Miracles
:	“If	I	told	patients	to	raise	their	blood
levels	of	immune	globulins	or	killer	T-cells,	no	one	would	know	how. But	if	I
can	teach	them	to	love	themselves	and	others	fully,	the	same	change	happens
automatically.”
Consider	how	thought	chemicals	can	improve	or	damage	health:
•	A	1991	study	in	the
New	England	Journal	of	Medicine
found	that	stressful
life	situations	(such	as	losing	a	job,	breaking	off	an	engagement	or	simply
feeling	overwhelmed	by	life’s	problems)	nearly	doubles	the	risk	of	catching
a	cold.•	A	thirty-five-year	study	(1946–1981


 body's functions including the ageing process. Energy flows
from the Universal Energy Field through the chakras into the energy systems within our
bodies, including the Meridian System. Our bodies contain seven major chakras or energy centers and 122 minor chakras. The
major chakras are located at th e base of the spine (Root Chakra), at the navel (Sacral
Chakra), in the solar plexus (Solar Plexus Chakra), within your heart (Heart Chakra),
within the throat (Throat Chakra), at the center of your forehead (Brow or Third Eye
Chakra), and at the top of yo ur head (Crown Chakra). These chakras are linked together
with all other energy systems in the body and various layers of the auras. The Speed of the chakra spin is a key to vibrant health. The other keys to vibrant health
that relates to the chakra is ens uring they are clear of negative energy and that they are
perfectly shaped and not distorted. The Five Rites speed up the spinning of the chakras, coordinate their spin so they are in
complete harmony, distribute pure prana energy to the endocrine system, and in turn to
all organs and processes in the body. This is one of the major requirements for vibrant
health, rejuvenation and youthfulness. The Five Rites Exercise Program
This program is often described as a modified yoga program. Simply put, yoga is a
science that unites the body, mind and spirit. Today this is often called Mind/ Body
Healing. The author of the book believes that yoga was brought to Tibet from India in
the 11th or 12th century and that Tibetan monks over time developed modified these
exercises and developed an effective program of exercises that western society now calls
the "Five Tibetan Rites". The rugged mountainous conditions these monks live in may
well account for their particular emphasis on vigor. Many of the yoga exercises and
practices being taught in the western world today are very new. The "Five Tibetan Rites"
are exactly what the ancient Tibetans developed over many centuries of time. Therefore
it's very important to do the "Five Tibetan Rites" exactly as they are presented without
altering the form or sequence to achieve some of the benefits accrued to these "Rites". "Five Tibetan Rites" Exercise Program
The following instructions and photographs for the "Five Rites" and other preparatory
exercises as taken from the book Ancient Secret of the Fountain of Youth, Book 2. I will
show the exact Five Rights exercises, a group of exercises for those who need to develop
flexibility and strength before beginning to do the "Five Rites", and a set of warm -up
exercises. I strongly re commend you purchase the book since it provides detailed
information about methodology, concerns and benefits not included in this article. SPECIAL CAUTION: Spinning and stretching through the following exercises can
aggravate certain health conditions suc h as any type of heart problem, multiple
sclerosis, Parkinsons's Disease, severe arthritis of the spine, uncontrolled high
blood pressure, a hyperthyroid condition, or vertigo. Problems may also be caused
if you are taking drugs that cause dizziness. Pleas e consult your physician prior to
beginning these exercises if you have any difficult health issues or if you have any
other concerns. The Five Tibetan Rites
Rite #1  Stand erect with arms outstretched
horizontal to the floor, palms facing down. Your arms should be in line with your
shoulders. Spin around clockwise until you
become slightly dizzy. Gradually increase
number of spins from 1 spin to 21 spins. Breathing:  Inhale and exhale deeply as
you do the spins. Rite #2
Lie flat on the floor, face up. Fully
extend your arms Along your sides and
place the palms of your hands against
the floor, keeping fingers close
together. Then raise your head off the
floor tucking your chin into your chest. As you do this, lift your legs, knees
straight, into a vertic al position. If
possible, extend the legs over the body
towards your head. Do not let the knees
bend. Then slowly lower the legs and
head to the floor, always Keeping the
knees straight. Allow the muscles to
relax, and repeat. Breathing:  Breathe in deeply as you
lift your head and legs and exhale as
you lower your head and legs. Rite #3
Kneel on the floor with the body erect. The hands should be placed on the
backs of your thigh muscles. Incline the
head and neck forward, tucking your
chin in against your chest. Then throw
the head and neck backward, arching
the spine. Your toes should be  curled
under through this exercise. As you
arch, you will brace your arms and
hands against the thighs for support. After the arching return your body to an
erect position and begin the rite all over
again. Breathing:  Inhale as you arch the spine
and exh ale as you return to an erect
position. Rite #4
Sit down on the floor with your
legs straight out in front of you
and your feet about 12" apart. With the trunk of the body
erect, place the palms of your
hands on the floor alongside
your buttocks. Then tuck the
chin forward against the chest. Now drop the head backward as
far as it will go. At the same
time raise your body so that the
knees bend while the arms
remain straight. Then tense
every muscle in your body. Finally let the muscles relax as
you return to your original
sitting position. Rest before
repeating this Rite. Breathing:  Breathe in as you
raise up, hold your breath as
you tense the muscles, and
breathe out fully as you come
down. Rite #5
Lie down with your face down to the fl oor. You
will be supported by the hands palms down
against the floor and the toes in the flexed
position. Throughout this rite, the hands and feet
should be kept straight. Start with your arms
perpendicular to the Floor, and the spine arched,
so that the b ody Is in a sagging position. Now
throw the head back as far as possible. The,
bending at the hips, bring the body up into an
inverted "V". At the same time, bring the chin
forward, Tucking it against the chest. Breathing:  Breathe in deeply as you raise t he
body, and exhale fully as you lower the body. Exercises In Preparation For Doing the Five Tibetan Rites
The following group of exercises has been developed as a preparation for doing the Five
Rites,  or as an alternative when you are unable to do any of the Five Rites. Doing these
exercises will help you strengthen and become more flexible to be able to do the Five
Rites as they have been described above. Do these alternative exercises in the sequence  from one to five and when possible,
substitute the Five Rite exercise into this alternative program until you have fully
integrated the Five Rites. As with the Five Rites, begin by doing two or three of each exercise daily, until you are
able to do 10 eac h day. Once you are able to do ten of these alternatives, you should be
ready to begin doing the Five Rite exercises themselves. Alternative (for Rite#1) Exercise #1
Stand with your feet about 12
inches apart. Extend your arms
palms down until your ar ms are
level with your shoulders. Swing your arms to the right,
letting your slapping your left
hand against your right
shoulder, with your right hand
slapping against the small of
your back. Then swing your
arms in the opposite direction,
having your righ t hand slap
against your left shoulder and
the back of your left hand slap
against the small of your back. As you swing back and forth
allow your torso and legs to
follow the movement. Allow
your heels to lift from the floor
but do not allow either foot to
completely leave the floor. As
you swing right turn your head
right, and turn your head left as
you swing to the left. Breathing:  Breathe in rhythm
to your swinging Movement. Alternative (for Rite #2) Exercise #2
Lie down on the floor and
elevate your head and shoulders
propping up on your elbows
keeping your forearms flat on
the floor, palms facing down. Keeping your legs straight, hold
them off the floor For 20 or 30
seconds. Breathing:  Inhale as you raise
your legs, breathe in and out
normally while holding your
legs up, and exhale as you
lower your legs. Alternative ( for Rite #3) Exercise #3
Stand with your back to the wall and your feet 12 - 18 inches apart. Without moving
your feet bend forward from the hips so that your buttocks rest against the wall. Slide
downward, bending your knees as you go. Keep sliding down until your thighs are
horizontal, as if you were sitting in a chair. Hold this position for 15 seconds and then
slide back up. Breathing:  Begin to exhale as you slide down to the chair position and inhale when
slide


 color therapy along astrological lines to
balance the effects of the planets. Sun- bright red
Moon white
Marsdark red
Mercury green
Jupiter yellow, gold
Venus- transparent, variegated
Satumdark blue, black
Rahuultraviolet
Ketuinfrared
Gems and the Planets
The classical Vedic correspondences between the major
precious gems (and substitute gems) and the planets and
their use as psychological remedies are as follows: Ayurveda and the Mind
Planet Precious Substitute Remedies
Gems Gems
Sun Ruby spinel, garnet, Self-esteem, energy,
sunstone leadership
Moon Pearl moonstone, calms mind &
cultured pearls emotions, gives love
& peace
Mars Red Coral strengthens will &
vitality
Mercury Emerald peridot, green gives balance of mind. tourmaline, green judgment &
zircon, jade perception
Jupiter Yellow Sapphire yellow topaz, wisdom, strength,
citrine creativity
Venus Diamond white sapphire, gives sensitivity,
clear zircon, clearlove & imagination
quartz crystal,
white coral
Saturn Blue Sapphire amethyst, lapis gives detachment,
lazuli patience &
independence
North node Hessonite garnet gives clear perception,
(Dragon's (golden grossularite) good judment &
head) sound thinking
South node Cat's Eye gives insight, focus
(Dragon's tail) (chrysoberyl) & concentration
Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were not known to the
ancients. Pluto appears to relate to dark stones like black
coral or onyx. Neptune has much in common with opals,
particularly the iridescent type. Uranus has much in com-
mon with the dark blue Saturn stones like amethyst. Because most of the main planetary gem stones are very
expensive, less expensive stones can be used as substitutes. Subtle Therapies 2'5 A
As red coral is not expensive, substitution for it is not nec-
essary. Generally, primary gemstones require at least one
carat of a good quality stone, while three carats is prefer-
able. For secondary gemstones, three carats is minimum,
five is preferable, or ten or more is good if worn as a pen-
dant. Use of Gems in Ayurveda
While gems have an action on the physical body, their
main action is on the life-force. Not all strongly relate to
one of the biological humors. Many, as subtle remedies,
can help balance all three humors. We can also direct or
balance their humoral action according to the metal we set
them in (which serves as their vehicle). For usage in psy-
chology, gems are long-term remedies that help balance
the mind and astral field.65
Substitute gemstones possess the same properties as
primary ones but to a lesser degree. The more expensive
gem stones should be worn as rings in two or more carats. The less expensive or substitute are better in four or more
(and larger stones yet can be used, particularly for pen-
dants or necklaces). Mineral and Gem Preparations
Ayurveda uses a number of special mineral preparations
(rasas and bhasmas). These consist of various specially pre-
pared minerals, some which are toxic in the unprepared
state, for internal usage. The preparation for some miner-
als is relatively simple, for others it is a very complex phar-
maceutical process. These are often used for conditions involving the mind
and nervous system. They include such minerals and met-
als as gold, silver, tin, mica, borax, iron, lead, sulfur, mer- Ayurveda and the Mind
cury, and gems like quartz crystal, diamond, pearl, coral,
emerald, and ruby. Their use is outside the scope of this
book, but they are important for Ayurvedic treatment of
the mind. Metals and minerals have a stronger and more
direct action upon the mind than herbs, but have to be
prepared properly. Aroma Therapy
Have you ever been upset or distressed and then hap-
pened to smell a fragrant flower or incense and noticed
how your mood changed, at least temporarily, for the bet-
ter? The use of fragrant oils and incense to soothe the mind
and promote meditation are well known. Aromas have a
great power to stimulate, calm or heal. Perhaps nothing
like a fragrance can quickly change our immediate envi-
ronment, affecting us down to a physical level. The right
aromas promote calm and help us drop the negative
thoughts and emotions that disturb us. Aroma therapy consists of the use of fragrant oils to
promote the healing process. It includes the use of incense,
flower essences and essential oils. Aroma therapy is an
important, though supplementary, therapy of Ayurveda,
used mainly for treating the mind. It aids in concentration
and meditation, calms the emotions, soothes the nerves
and improves peace of mind. Here there is only the space
to introduce this important subject. Fragrance is the sensory quality that belongs to the
earth element. Fragrance itself makes up the subtle earth
element. Through the right use of fragrances, we can puri-
fy the earth element and open up its higher potentials,
helping us forget the earthly involvements that weigh so
heavily on our minds. Relating to the subtle earth element
fragrances as subtle foods, we can nourish and ground the Subtle Therapies 217
subtle body (or body of impressions). Though aromas pre-
dominate in earth, they contain aspects of all the elements
and stimulate all the subtle senses. The proper aromatic
oils bring favorable astral influences, like those of gods and
angels, into our psychic field and improve our psychic
environment. Aromatic substances have a harmonizing affect upon
the mind, aid in the balance of the three humors and the
three vital essences of Prana, Tejas and Ojas. They
strengthen the immune system, help counter negative bac-
teria and viruses, and remove stagnant air. They help clear
negative emotions and astral pathogens (including nega-
tive thoughts from others). They increase positive emo-
tions like love, joy and happiness and strengthen our moti-
vation, determination and creativity. They improve our
capacity for reception, perception and discrimination. Aromatic oils contain large amounts of Prana, the cos-
mic life-force, which they impart to us. They cleanse and
open the channels, allowing for the circulation of energies
in the nervous system, senses and mind. They serve as cat-
alytic agents to promote the right movement of the life-
force on all levels. As all disease involves some disturbance
or obstruction in the life-force through the Prana, aromas
help treat all diseases. However, used in excess, aromatic
oils can aggravate the humors (though less so than herbs). Incense
Aromatic oils can be made into incense. This is usually
the simplest method of aroma therapy and the one most
common in Ayurvedic books. All forms of incense can be
used for aroma therapy. Aromas derived from tree resins,
barks, or branches (like cedar, juniper or sagebrush) can be
burned directly or indirectly (as on charcoal for resin) as Ayurveda and the Mind
incense. Other aromatic oils require special processing to
turn them into incense. Incense can be used in various ways. We can directly
inhale the incense for stronger effect or just use it to puri-
fy and beautify our air and environment. The residue from
incense creates a protective film on a subtle level that
lingers long after the smell has dispersed. Some fragrant herbs can be specially burnt on different
sites of the body. This is the common method of moxibus-
tion in Chinese medicine, which uses mugwort in this way,
usually burnt on a slice of fresh ginger. Ayurveda uses
turmeric and calamus in a similar way. The essential oil of
the plant is able to penetrate by the power of the heat. Usage
Aromatic oils are usually applied externally. They can
be taken internally but generally only if they are diluted
properly. However, one should NEVER take the pure
essential oil of a plant internally. A teaspoon of almost any
essential oil, even mint, is enough to bum a hole in the
stomach and can be fatal. Essential oils are volatile, irritat-
ing and destmctive of the mucous membranes. They
should not be placed directly on the mucous membranes or
into the eyes. Externally, aromatic oils can be placed on special sites
on the skin. Most of these are on the head, like the third
eye, the top of the head (site of the crown chakra), the tem-
ples (for headaches), the root of the nose (for sinus prob-
lems), behind the ears, or on the neck — places where they
can be easily smelled. One can put a drop of the oil on the back of one's hand
or wrist and smell it periodically. The pure oil itself can be
used or it can be diluted with alcohol, water or a heavier Subtle Therapies 219
oil, like coconut or sesame. The powder of the herb may be
mixed with water and applied as a paste, like


 to present to all
doubt in your life. Affirm your faith not your doubt. Faith is the complete reliance on the
power and goodness of spirit and that you are always connected to this
goodness. When you af firm that things might not work out, that your
troubles continue to mount, that your problems are insoluble, that God has
not been listening, or that you are powerless in the face of so manystruggles, you are af firming doubt rather than faith. The ability to know
faith and af firm it allows it to manifest in your life. When Jesus spoke (John 14:27) he said, “My peace I give you.” This is an
affirmation of faith. He certainly wasn’ t suggesting that peace is very
difficult to have and you must struggle for it. Jesus brought peace to
everyone by af firming it. Likewise, in his healing work, he didn’ t imply that
we haven’ t been having a great deal of success lately with leprosy, but if
you listen to me you have a thirty percent chance of surviving over the next
five years. Instead, he declared, “Y ou are well,” af firming faith at the
highest spiritual level, and healing took place. You too must learn to af firm your faith in the face of doubt with thoughts
that things will work out, things will improve. Think, write, and say
affirmations like these. I intend to create prosperity, I’ll do what is
necessary to eradicate this problem, I know I am not alone and I have faith
that all is for good, I give no ener gy to “bad” or problems because I know
all is in divine order, I will consult with God and know that I will be guided
to do what is proper. These are all af firmations of faith, which, when
practiced, will give you an eventual spiritual solution to any problem. Refuse to dwell on thoughts about the pr oblems in your life. Make an ef fort
to refuse to keep any problem in your thoughts for more than a few
moments. Once you have become aware that you are languishing in a
problem, consider the various alternatives, and then silently go to God and
literally turn it over to this higher spiritual ener gy. By surrendering, you create an ener gy field of receptivity for the solution to
appear. When you continue to go back to the problem with your thoughts,
consider it, and then let go. It will be in just such a moment that the answer
will be abundantly clear. You will receive your solution along with the
knowledge of not only how to work it out, but the awareness that you have
the capacity to do so. Y ou may wonder why you hadn’ t seen it before, when
it is now so clear. That new clarity is the result of not cluttering your mind with thoughts of
your problem. Clarity is also the consequence of being willing to say toyourself, “I do not know what to do in this instance, but I am willing to let
go and turn this entire thing over in the knowledge that its solution rests in
the hands of the one, all-knowing power.”
As you read this, you may be thinking that this is easier to say than to do
because you believe you cannot turn of f your thoughts and stop dwelling on
something that is truly bothering you. I suggest that it is this kind of
thinking that you have very likely practiced for a lifetime that keeps you
rooted in a problem-plagued life. In fact, you can develop a new self-talk
regimen, which involves turning problems in your mind over to God. One
reason you may find it dif ficult is because you believe that you and your
little ego are all that is available for problem resolution, and that turning a
problem over to God is a cop-out. But remember, “As you think, so shall
you be,” and a mind that is focused exclusively on problems will act on
those problems, and continue to manifest more of them. By refusing to
dwell on a problem and turning it over to God, you are allowing the divine
consciousness of love and peace to flow into you. This spiritual awareness
brings the solution to the problems you are mulling over and over in your
mind. As you now know, the problems are illusions to begin with. When you
make up your mind that there is no use trying to solve any problem by
yourself, that you just aren’ t big enough, don’ t know enough, and can’ t
even comprehend the enormous forces at work in the universe over which
you do not have control, then you can cooperate with the universal source
to which you are always connected. Use the power of prayer to bring faith to a world of doubt for others who
may be suffering. What follows is a story I received in the mail concerning
one group of people’ s efforts to use collective prayer for the healing of a
woman diagnosed with terminal ovarian cancer. It is reproduced here
precisely as I received it. I have only changed names to protect the privacy
of those involved. I was attending my weekly boy scout meeting with my son and while
the parents were in the background visiting, Sarah shared with us that
she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer and that the doctors gave herless than a year to live. She was already at stage four which is very
bad. They suggested chemo only to give her more months to live. This
was March 1999. She started to cry and I tried to comfort her. I never
knew Sarah other than seeing her at the meetings. W e bonded that
evening and I thought to myself that I had to do something. After meditating many times, I decided that a “Healing of the
Hands” was a perfect gift to give. I had only heard of this but never
experienced it and was not sure where to start. I contacted her husband
and he gave me a list of her family and relatives along with a list of
friends’ names. I or ganized a meeting with some close friends, family,
and three pastors at our church came forward to help. After several
meetings, we all agreed to a date, location, time, sent out mailings, etc. To make a long story short, we filled the church hall with many of her
friends, family, relatives, etc. and everyone pitched in with
refreshments, drinks, prayer, music, fellowship, etc. The evening went
perfectly. The power of prayer was obvious! After that evening, I
went home feeling very good about what we had done but I was not
hopeful. Her cancer was the worst. I visited with some of the doctors
that were treating her (they are friends of our family) and they told me
in so many words that most people die from this terrible type of cancer
and that they were doing their very best to help her be comfortable
during her treatments and time left. I did not talk to her much since
then. I received a holiday card from her and it sounded like she was
telling everyone good-bye. In January 2000, her chemo treatments
were finished and there was nothing else they could do. They did an
exploratory sur gery to determine the condition of her ovaries and to
find out how far the cancer had spread or if they were able to stop it
from growing. T o their amazement, all of the cancer was gone!! There
were no signs of cancer anywhere... this is a miracle! I am still in
shock. Is prayer powerful? What do you think?”
You know what I think. Prayer is ener gy. Spiritual ener gy. With God, all
things ar e possible. Just what does that leave out? As much as possible, keep your faith a private matter between you and God. The inclination to broadcast your views and convert others to your way of
thinking invites the ego into an area where only spirit is successful. Themoment that you attempt to persuade others of the rightness of your way of
thinking, you stop the process of faith and manifestation. Why? Because
you are now in a position of needing to explain and defend yourself. Y ou
have a need to be right and make others wrong. Y ou lower your ener gy
vibration to the frequencies of conflict, anger, resentment, fear and the like,
all of which crop up when you invite ego into your faith. It is “the spirit that
gives life, the flesh counts for nothing.” Stay in spirit and keep the flesh out
of it. By communing privately with God and sending love to those who have a
different point of view, you yourself are staying in faith. That ener gy alone
will keep you at peace, and simultaneously allow you to radiate that peace
outward as well. Keep your faith between you and God and you will do
more to remove doubt than is ever accomplished by ar guing and
proselytizing for converts to your way of being. Give God the cr edit. When people congratulate me about my books and
tapes and heap praise on me for my accomplishments I always give a polite
thank you, but in my heart, I know better. God writes all the books, creates
all the tapes, paints all the pictures, designs all the buildings, and builds all
the bridges. All things are done by this universal mind called here, God. I
am merely an instrument of this greater consciousness to which I am always
attached. When I let go of my vanity and mentally refuse to take the credit,
everything seems to flow. I tune into something that I


 seemingly freed us from the scourges of infectious disease
epidemics and other serious illnesses:
"The modern approach to illness and health developed over centuries of  battles
against  a  host  of  diseases. During  most  of  those  years,  medicine  was  not
particularly  effective. Plagues and contagions wiped out entire populations as
medical practitioners labored in vain to find a cure. These centuries of medical failure made the relatively recent century of medical
success all the more impressive." As Dr. Beasley states, the medical community and the public became so  sure that
science  could find a  specific  drug cure  for every  illness  that  everyone  totally
35ignored the importance of factors like natural medicines, nutrition, environment
and mental health in creating and maintaining good health:
"The discovery and destruction of the germs responsible for  disease led  doctors
(and their patients) to place their faith in the scientific [medical] model that had so
miraculously saved humanity from its most ancient enemies. But  in  the  process  of  developing  modern  medical  methods,  medicine  has
abandoned (or forgotten) some of its most ancient and worthwhile traditions. The complex interactions of nutrition were neglected even as they were being
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        YOUR   OWN
PERFECT
MEDICINE
by Martha M. Christy
The Incredible Proven  Natural Miracle Cure
That Medical Science has Never Revealed. Published by Wishland, Inc. Publishing P. O. Box 41504 Mesa, Arizona 85274
1TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER  1
An Amazing Untold Story. 7
CHAPTER  2
What Modem Science Knows About
A Miracle Medicine (And Isn't Telling). 17
CHAPTER  3
Why Nobody Knows Anything About
The Most Researched Natural Substance in Medicine. 33
CHAPTER  4
The Research Evidence and Case Studies. 67
CHAPTER  5
The History. 161
CHAPTER  6
How To Use The Therapy At Home. 171
CHAPTER  7
Specific Disorders. 195
Personal Testimonials
2Appendix  A
Alkaline and Acid Food List. 207
Appendix  B
Suggested Reading. 211
Appendix  C
References. 215
index. 225
YOUR OWN PERFECT MEDICINE
by Martha M. Christy
ISBN 0-9632091-1-6
First Printing– May, 1994
Second Printing– August, 1994
Third Printing - October, 1994
Fourth Printing - May, 1996
Fifth Printing - July 1998
Sixth Printing - February 2000
Copyright 1994 Martha M. Christy. All rights reserved. Library of Congress Catalog Card No: 94-071171
3The medical information and all procedures mentioned and contained in this book
are not intended to be used or construed as a substitute for professional medical
care and advice by your physician. People who read this book and make decisions
regarding  their  health  or  medical  care  which  they  believe  are  based  on  ideas
contained in this book, do so as their constitutional right. Please do not use this
book if you are unwilling to assume responsibility for results that arise from the
use of any of the suggestions, preparations or procedures in the book. The author
and publisher are not responsible for any adverse effects or consequences resulting
from the use of any of the suggestions or information contained in the book, but
offer this material as information which the public has a right to hear and utilize at
their own discretion. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or
transmitted, in any form, or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying,
recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of the copyright owner. Printed in the United States of America. ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Martha Christy is a nutritional and natural health care consultant, medical research
writer and editor, and author of the international bestseller  Learn to Control Stress
With the Stress Test. Her other books include Reconstructing the Real You, Your
Body's Best Defense: How pH Balancing Conquers Aging and Disease, Simple
Diagnostic Tests  You Can Do At Home, Healing Yourself with Homeopathy,
Colloidal  Silver:  The  Natural  Alternative  to  Antibiotics,  Herbal  Grobust:  The
Natural Way To a Fuller, Firmer Bust Through Herbal Hormone Balancing, MSM:
The Super Supplement of the Decade and The Pacific Yew Story: How An Ancient
Tree Became a Modern Miracle. CHAPTER  1
4AN AMAZING UNTOLD STORY
There is an extraordinary natural healing substance PRODUCED  BY OUR OWN
BODIES that modern medical science has proven to be one of the most powerful
natural medicines known to man. Unlike many other natural medical therapies, this method requires  no monetary
investment a doctors' intervention and can be easily accessed and used at any time. The extensive medical research findings on this natural medicine have never been
compiled and released to the general public before now, but those who have been
fortunate enough to hear about this medicine and use it have found that it can
produce often astounding healing even when all other therapies have failed. This book  tells of  the  doctors,  medical  researchers  and  the  hundreds of  other
people who have used this extraordinary medicine throughout our century to cure a
huge variety of common illnesses and to combat even the most incurable diseases. This is the extraordinary untold story of a natural healing substance so remarkable
that it can only be called our own perfect medicine. My own experience with this little-known natural medicine began  as a result of my
search for an answer to many years of serious chronic illnesses that had begun very
early in life. Like thousands of people today, I had developed chronic, degenerative
disorders that couldn't be helped by conventional medicine and which threatened to
permanently destroy my ability to work, function and simply enjoy life. When I was young, I suffered through the same measles, mumps,  chicken pox and
colds that everyone else did. And like other children, I played hard, worked hard,
and dreamed of the day when I would become a vigorous, emancipated teenager,
just like everyone else. But, for me, that particular dream wasn't going to come
true. 5One beautiful July morning at the age of twelve, I awoke with a start. Suddenly,
surprised and frightened, I realized I was lying in a dark red pool of blood that was
so large it had soaked through even the thick layers of my mattress. Trembling and
weak, I pushed myself up out of bed and felt a horrible, wrenching pain tear
through my abdomen. My worried mother came running in answer to my screams, but after  assessing the
situation, said there really wasn't much she could do about the pain of my first
menstrual period. But what neither she nor I knew at the time, was that what
should have been a natural transition to adolescence and menstruating was, for me,
going to become a waking nightmare that lasted almost 30 years. At the onset of each one of my monthly menstrual periods, I would invariably end
up either in my doctor's office or at the emergency room of the hospital screaming
with pain, bleeding copiously and passing huge clots of blood. For several months after my 'periods from hell' began, my mother chauffeured me
around the city from doctor to doctor with no success until our family doctor
finally instituted a monthly regimen of pain killers such as Demerol or Darvon
injections  and  then  sent  me  home  with  a  big,  round  bottle  of  full-strength
prescription Codeine with which I proceeded to dope myself senseless for the next
eight to ten days. This same cycle was repeated every month for almost twenty
years. Throughout adolescence, the simple everyday functions of getting up and going to
school were an often monumental and utterly exhausting effort for me. Unlike the
rest of my family and friends, I had marked periods of extreme exhaustion. I
became extremely susceptible to colds and flu and felt bone-chillingly cold all the
time – even in the warmest summer weather. By the age of fourteen, the effort of combatting severe chronic pain and fatigue
while trying to keep up normal activities became impossible. I collapsed and had to
be hospitalized and removed from school for several months. But even after a huge
battery of medical tests and innumerable visits with doctors and specialists, no one
was able to diagnose what was causing my problems. 6After many weeks, I returned to school and struggled through the high school years
with the aid of generous amounts of codeine and other strong pain killers that my
doctor willingly prescribed. But by the time I left home for college, the symptoms
of bleeding, exhaustion, pain and digestive problems became so bad that I often
was unable to even leave my room or to take part in daily activities. I kept up the Demerol injections and codeine for many years and added several
other new painkillers and drugs which had been developed for menstrual problems
to my regimen. But the problems continued unabated and in the ensuing years I
developed a myriad of other serious health problems. During  the  years  from  age


. Fragments of the
emotional complex may recur for a period of time, even years; however,
because they are now small fragments, each can be handled as it arises. At
least the crisis situation will have been passed through safely and
consciously. Handling a crisis from the emotional rather than the intellectual level
will shorten its duration dramatically. In the case of someone who loses a
job, handling it from the intellectual level will produce thousands of
thoughts and hypothetical scenarios. The person suf fers through many
sleepless nights due to the racing thoughts about the situation as the mind
reviews it over and over again. All of this is fruitless. Until the underlying
emotion is surrendered, the thoughts will be engendered endlessly. W e all
know of people who have had an emotional crisis many years ago and, to
this day, have not recovered. It has totally colored their life, and they have
paid a big price for their lack of know-how in handling the underlying
emotions. There are numerous benefits to handling a life crisis successfully. For
one thing, the amount of suppressed or repressed emotion is now much less. The crisis has forced it up to be relinquished and, therefore, the amount that
is left in the reservoir is much less. There is a greater feeling of self-esteem
and confidence because there is the awareness that one can survive andhandle whatever life will bring. There is an overall reduction of the fear of
life, a greater feeling of mastery, greater compassion for the suf fering of
others, and an increased ability to help them through similar circumstances. Paradoxically, after a life crisis, there often is a period of variable duration
of peace and calmness, sometimes approaching the level of mystical
experience. The “dark night of the soul” frequently precedes states of
heightened awareness. One of the best-known examples of this paradox is illustrated by
persons who have had near -death experiences. There are now many books
on the subject that reveal a certain commonality. Once the worst of all
possible fears—the dread and shock of death—has been faced, it is
superseded by a profound sense of serenity, peace, oneness, and immunity
from fear. Many such persons develop extraordinary abilities, become
healers, develop psychic awareness, and advanced states of spiritual
illumination. They experience major leaps in growth and the sudden
appearance of new talents and capacities. Thus, every life crisis carries
within it the kernels of a reversal, a renewal, an expansion, a leap in
consciousness, and a letting go of the old and a birth of the new. Healing the Past
When we look at our lives, we will see the residual of past life crises which
are still unresolved. Thoughts and feelings about the events tend to occur
and color our perception, and we will note that they have disabled us in
certain areas of life. At that point, it is wise to ask ourselves if it is worth
paying the continuing cost. Now that we have some mechanisms by which
to handle these residuals, they can be uncovered. The residual feelings can
be investigated and let go of so that a healing can take place. This brings us
to another emotional healing technique that becomes powerful once the
major event has passed. That is to place the event in a dif ferent context, to
see it from a dif ferent perspective, and to hold it in a dif ferent paradigm
with a dif ferent significance and meaning. It is said that most people spend their lives regretting the past and
fearing the future; therefore, they are unable to experience joy in the
present. Many of us have assumed that this is our human fate, our lot, and
the best that we can do is “grin and bear it.” Philosophers have sometimes
made hay out of this negativistic, pessimistic approach and developed
whole systems of nihilism. These philosophers, some of whom havebecome celebrated over the years, are obviously mere victims of painful
emotions that they did not handle and which triggered endless
intellectualization and elaboration. Some spent their entire lifetime
constructing sophisticated intellectual systems to justify what is glaringly
obvious as a simple suppressed emotion. One of the most ef fective tools for handling the past is the creation of a
dif ferent context. What this means is that we give it a dif ferent meaning. W e
take on a dif ferent attitude about the past dif ficulty or trauma, and we
acknowledge the hidden gift in it. The value of this technique was first
recognized in psychiatry by V iktor Frankl. He explained the approach—
which he called “Logotherapy”—in his famous book, Man’ s Sear ch for
Meaning. His clinical and personal experience demonstrated that emotional
events and traumatic occurrences will change considerably and be healed if
a new meaning is placed around them. Frankl told of his own experience in
the Nazi concentration camps wherein he came to see his physical and
psychic suf fering as an opportunity to achieve inner triumph. “Everything
can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to
choose one’ s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’ s
own way” (Frankl, [1959] 2006). Frankl re-contextualized the horrific
circumstances to hold profound meaning for the human spirit. Every life experience, no matter how “tragic,” contains a hidden
lesson. When we discover and acknowledge the hidden gift that is there, a
healing takes place. In the example of the man who lost his job, after some
time had passed, he looked back and saw that his former job was stunting,
that he had been in a rut. Frankly, the job had given him an ulcer. Prior to
losing the job, he had seen only the pleasures from it. Once outside of the
situation, he began to see the costs that he had been paying—physically,
mentally, and emotionally. After losing the job, he was open to discovering
new abilities and new talents; in fact, he began a new, more promising
career. So, life events are opportunities to grow, expand, experience, and
develop. In some cases, it seems in retrospect that there was actually this
unconscious purpose behind the event, as though our unconscious knew that
something important had to be learned and, painful as it was, it was the only
way it could be brought into experience. This is part of the psychology of
the psychoanalyst Carl Jung, who concluded after a lifetime of study, that
there is an inborn drive in the unconscious toward wholeness,completeness, and realization of the Self, and that the unconscious will
devise the ways and means of bringing this about, even if they are traumatic
to the conscious mind. Jung also said that in the unconscious there was an aspect of ourselves
called the “shadow.” The shadow is all the repressed thoughts, feelings and
concepts about ourselves that we do not want to face. One benefit of a crisis
is that it often brings us into familiarity with our shadow. It makes us more
human and more whole to realize what we share with all of humanity. All
the stuf f that we thought “they” were guilty of is equally in ourselves. Thus,
when it is brought up to conscious awareness, acknowledged, and
surrendered, it no longer unconsciously runs us. Once the shadow has been
acknowledged, it loses its power. All that is necessary is merely to
recognize that we have certain forbidden impulses, thoughts, and feelings. Now, they can be handled with a “So what?”
Passing through a life crisis, then, makes us more human, more
compassionate, more accepting and understanding of ourselves and others. W e no longer have to indulge in making others wrong or making ourselves
wrong. Handling an emotional crisis leads to greater wisdom and results in
lifetime benefits. Fear of life is really the fear of emotions. It is not the facts
that we fear but our feelings about them. Once we have mastery over our
feelings, our fear of life diminishes. W e feel a greater self-confidence, and
we are willing to take greater chances because we now feel that we can
handle the emotional consequences, whatever they might be. Because fear
is the basis of all inhibitions, mastery over fear means the unblocking of
whole avenues of life experience that previously had been avoided. Thus, the man who successfully handles the crisis of losing a job will
never again experience that same fear. He will, therefore, be more creative
on the next job, willing to take the necessary risks to make it a success. He
begins to see how that haunting fear of job loss had severely limited his
performance in the past, made him fearful and cautious, and cost him his
self-esteem due to his kowtowing and compliance with his superiors. One benefit from a life crisis is greater self-awareness. The situation is
overwhelming, and we are forced to stop all of our diversionary games, take
a good look at our life situation, and re-evaluate our beliefs, goals, values,
and life direction. It is an opportunity to re-evaluate and let go of guilt. It is
also an opportunity for a total shift in attitude. Life crises, as we pass
through them, confront us with polar opposites. Shall we hate or for givethat person? Shall we learn from this experience and grow, or resent it and
become bitter? Do we choose to overlook the other person’ s shortcomings
and our own, or instead do we resent and mentally attack


kept himself alive by, among other things, drinking
his own urine and he was in excellent condition. I
heard another story about a man who kept himself
alive with his own urine for a week in a collapsed
mine. At the time of his rescue, he looked fine and
was in extraordinary health. I also recently read an
article about an Italian athlete who was lost in the
Sahara for ten days. Upon returning to the civilised
world, he told how he had drunk his own urine for
lack of other liquids. He had kept himself alive by
eating desert plants and insects and drinking his
own urine. Shipwrecked people can drink their own urine
to survive, although one should not wait until
the body is almost dehydrated before doing so. The History of Urine Therapy in the West 27 Drinking urine is also a smart way to survive in
situations in which water is unsafe to drink. During earthquakes and floods, water is often
infected with pathogens, while urine is always
sterile. Drinking polluted water can cause serious,
often fatal, illnesses. Urine is a perfect alternative:
if drunk fresh, it quenches thirst without present
ing any danger, and is always available- any time,
anywhere. Moreover, it will help combat possible
diseases. Soldiers have survived long periods in the wil
derness by drinking th~ir own urine, and soldiers
in the Foreign Legion are sometimes instructed to
rub their own urine into their skin in order to build
up resistance to illness. Soldiers sometimes also uri
nate into their shoes before starting on a march, as
urine apparently helps prevent blisters. The method
of using urine for (new) shoes was often applied in
the past and even today I sometimes meet people
from the older generation who still know how to
get their shoes fitting by using this versatile fluid. 3. NECTAR OF IMMORTALITY:
The History of Urine Therapy in the East
3.1 Urine Therapy within
Hinduistic Tradition
Sometimes urine therapy is referred to as 'the
mother of Ayurvedic medicine'. Ayurveda is an an
cient form of naturopathy and is still being applied
and practised in India. Presently, it is becoming
more popular in the West as well. In India, a 5,000-
year-old document has been found which describes
the practise of urine therapy. In this document,
there are many references to herbs and medicines
still used in present day Ayurveda. · This document consists of 107 verses (slokas), is
called Shivambu Kalpa Vidhi ('the method of drink
ing urine in order to rejuvenate'), and is part of a
document called Damar Tantra. (The entire text can
be found in Chapter 7.) Shivambu literally means the water of Shiv a, the
highest god in the Indian pantheon. The name Shiv a
means auspiciousness. In India, at least among urine
therapists, one often speaks of drinking Shivambu,
which s~mply means drinking the water of auspi
ciousness. These are the opening verses of the Damar Tantra
text, in which the god Shiva begins to speak with
his wife Parvati: Verses 1-4
/IOh Parvati! (The God Shiva speaks to his wife
Parvati.) Those who practise this method can enjoy
the fruits of their meditation and this method. For
this, certain actions have been recommended along
with certain types of utensils. The Shivambu is to
be drunk from pots made of gold, silver, copper,
· brass, iron, tin, glass, earth, bamboo, bones, leather,
or a bowl made of plantain leaves. The urine should be collected in any one of the
above mentioned utensils and should be drunk. However, earthen pots are the best for use." Practical instructions are given on how to collect
and ingest urine, and advice on what is best to eat
if you drink your own urine. It has to be kept in
mind, however, that this document was written
for those who practice yoga, work intensively with
their body and soul and adapt their food to this
lifestyle. Nevertheless, the following verse contains
some helpful general guidelines for everyone who
uses urine therapy. Verse 5
"The follower of the therapy should avoid pungent,
salty ingredients in his meals. He should not
over-exert himself He should follow a balanced and
light diet... "
The History of Urine Therapy in the East 29 Urine was equated with a ·divine drink which had
the power to exterminate all kinds of illnesses and
ailments. The following verse suggests that physical
purification is connected with a life of meditation. Verse 9
"Shivambu is a divine nectar! It is capable of
abolishing old age and various types of diseases
and ailments. The follower should first ingest his
urine and then start his meditation." A number of verses discuss the importance of mas
saging with urine. This is an important and sup
plementary part of applying urine therapy, the
effects of which will comprehensively be discussed
elsewhere in this·book. A few verses on massaging
with urine follow below. Verse44
"Now, oh Parvati, I shall tell you about the process. of massage. If such a massage is carried out, the follower
can enjoy the fruits of his meditation and his
lifestyle and will experience spiritual growth." 30 Nectar of Immortality Verse48
"Shivambu should be applied to the whole body. It
is exceptionally nourishing, and can relieve all
ailments." Verse 87
"Oh Parvati! If he massages his body thrice a day
and night with Shivambu, his countenance will be
shining and his heart will be strong, His body and
muscles will be strong, He will float in pleasure." This text is special because it connects physical
purification with purity of spirit and state of mind. Verse 87 is an especially good example of this be
lief. The hormonal component seems to have a posi
tive effect on the state of mind (see Chapter 5). Various people with whom I have spoken felt noti
ceably more emotionally stable, high-spirited and
vital after they started urine therapy. The last verse of the text, in which Parvati is re
quested to keep the entire story a secret, follows
below:
Verse 107
"Oh my beloved Parvati! I have narrated the
details of Shivambu Kalpa. This is its technique. Attempts should be made to keep it a secret. Do
not tell anyone." ~ Part of a Sanskrit text from the Shivambu Kalpa
Vidhi as described in the Damar Tantra. With this intriguing warning, the chapter on
Shivambu Kalpa Vidhi as described in the Damar
Tantra concludes. Another story which I know of
by word of mouth is about Shiva telling his wife
Parvati how good urine therapy is for physical and
spiritual health. A number of incidents occur, how
ever, before Shiva is pressed to divulge the secret to
Parvati in this rather juicy story. The story goes as follows: Shiva and Parvati are
happily married, but over the years friction has be
gun to develop between the two. How has this come
ibout"? Parvati is jealous of Shiva because he always
· looks so handsome and healthy, is extremely vital
and has such a zest for life. Furthermore, he main
tains that he is immortal. However, whenever
i'arvati asks Shiva how this is possible, he always
. answers that it is a secret. Parvati is not satisfied
with this answer, and she begins to pressure her
husband. She neglects the housekeeping, and when
that does not help she burns their meals more and
more often. But that does not help either. She fi
nally takes drastic measures: she denies her husband
any sexual contact. However, the world and the
universe existed by the grace of the sexual inter
course the mighty god Shiva regularly had with his
wife Parvati. Heaven and earth shook during their
intercourse, and so all life remained in existence. Shiva was faced with a difficult dilemma. He ei
ther divulged his secret or the world would come
to an end. Ultimately, he decided to tell his secret:
the source of his immortality and unbridled vital
ity was nothing other than drinking his own urine. Parvati now knew the secret, but Shiv a warned her
to treat this valuable information with respect and not to tell it to just anybody. Information on urine therapy has survived partly
because it is often passed down in secret traditions,
one of which is T antric Yoga. Urine therapy is also
Shiva and his wife Parvati. It was not easy for Parvati to
fish the secret out of Shiva, but he ultimately told her. None
theless it is information that should be treated carefully, he
warns her. The History of Urine Therapy in the East 31 called Amaroli in the Tantric Yoga tradition. Amaroli comes from the wordAmar, which means
immortality. Amaroli is used together with certain
yoga exercises (K