ational	Cancer	Institute
public	information	office,	Harvard	Medical	School	and	a	few	other
universities	with	medical	schools	were	highly	skeptical	of	the	AICR	and,	in
some	cases,	outright	hostile.	The	hostility	of	medical	schools	first	surprised
me,	but	when	the	American	Cancer	Society,	a	very	traditional	medical
institution,	also	joined	the	fray,	it	became	obvious	that	there	really	was	a
“Medical	Establishment.”	The	behemoth	did	not	take	kindly	to	the	idea	of	a
serious	connection	between	diet	and	cancer	or,	for	that	matter,	virtually	any
other	disease.	Big	Medicine	in	America	is	in	the	business	of	treating	disease
with	drugs	and	surgery	after	symptoms	appear.	This	means	that	you	might
have	turned	on	the	TV	to	see	that	the	American	Cancer	Society	gives	almost
no	credence	to	the	idea	that	diet	is	linked	to	cancer,	and	then	opened	the	paper
to	see	that	the	American	Institute	for	Cancer	Research	says	what	you	eat
impacts	your	risk	of	getting	cancer.	Who	do	you	trust?
Only	someone	familiar	with	the	inside	of	the	system	can	distinguish
between	sincere	positions	based	in	science	and	insincere,	self-serving
positions.	I	was	on	the	inside	of	the	system	for	many	years,	working	at	the
very	top	levels,	and	saw	enough	to	be	able	to	say	that	science	is	not	always
the	honest	search	for	truth	that	so	many	believe	it	to	be.	It	far	too	often
involves	money,	power,	ego	and	protection	of	personal	interests	above	the
common	good.	Very	few,	if	any,	illegal	acts	need	to
occur.	It	doesn’t	involve
large	payoffs	being	delivered	to	secret	bank	accounts	or	to	private
investigators	in	smoky	hotel	lobbies.	It’s	not	a	Hollywood	story;	it’s	just	day-
to-day	government,	science	and	industry	in	the	United	States.14
Scientific	Reductionism
W
HEN	OUR
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ATIONAL
	A
CADEMY	OF
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CIENCES
	(NAS)	Diet,	Nutrition	and
Cancer	Committee	was	deciding	how	to	summarize	the	research	on	diet	and
cancer,	we	included	chapters	on	individual	nutrients	and	nutrient	groups.	This
was	the	way	research	had	been	done,	one	nutrient	at	a	time.	For	example,	the
chapter	on	vitamins	included	information	on	the	relationships	between	cancer
and	vitamins	A,	C,	E	and	some	B	vitamins.	However,	in	the	report	summary,
we	recommended	getting	these	nutrients	from	foods,	not	pills	or	supplements.
We	explicitly	stated	that	“These	recommendations	apply	only	to	foods	as
sources	of	nutrients—not	to	dietary	supplements	of	individual	nutrients.”
1
The	report	quickly	found	its	way	to	the	corporate	world,	which	saw	a
major	money-making	opportunity.	They	ignored	our	cautionary	message
distinguishing	foods	from	pills	and	began	advertising	vitamin	pills	as
products	that	could	prevent	cancer,	arrogantly	citing	our	report	as
justification.	This	was	a	great	opening	to	a	vast	new	market—commercial
vitamin	supplements.
General	Nutrition,	Inc.,	the	company	with	thousands	of	General	Nutrition
Centers,	started	selling	a	product	called	“Healthy	Greens,”	a	multivitamin
supplement	of	vitamins	A,	C	and	E,	beta-carotene,	selenium	and	a	miniscule
half-gram	of	dehydrated	vegetables.	Then	they	advertised	their	product	by
making	the	following	claims
2
:
[The
Diet,	Nutrition	and	Cancer
	report]	recommended	we	increase
among	other	things	our	amounts	of	specific	vegetables	to	help
safeguard	our	bodies	against	the	risk	of	certain	forms	of	cancer.
These
vegetables	recommended	by	the	[National	Academy	of	Sciencesreport]…	are	the	ones	we	should	increase[:]	cabbages,	Brussels
sprouts,	cauliflower,	broccoli,	carrots	and	spinach….	Mom	was	right!
Research	scientists	and	technicians	at	General	Nutrition	Labs,
realizing	the	importance	of	the	research,	instantly	went	to	work	to
harness	all	of	the	vegetables	and	combined	all	of	them	into	a	natural,
easy	to	take	potent	tablet.
[T]he	result	is	Health	Greens	[sic],	a	new	potent	breakthrough	in
nutrition	that	millions	of	people	can	now	help	safeguard	their	well-
being	with	…	the	greens	that	the	[National	Academy	of	Sciences
Committee]	recommends	we	eat	more	of!
GNC	was	advertising	an	untested	product	and	improperly	using	a
government	document	to	support	its	sensational	claims.	So	the	Federal	Trade
Commission	went	to	court	to	bar	the	company	from	making	these	claims.	It
was	a	battle	that	lasted	years,	a	battle	that	was	rumored	to	cost	General
Nutrition,	Inc.	about	$7	million.	The	National	Academy	of	Sciences
recommended	me	as	their	expert	witness	because	of	my	co-authorship	of	the
report	in	question	and	because	of	my	harping	on	this	point	during	our
committee	deliberations.
A	research	associate	in	my	group,	Dr.	Tom	O’Connor,	and	I	spent	three
intellectually	stimulating	years	working	on	this	project,	including	my	three
full	days	on	the	witness	stand.	In	1988,	General	Nutrition,	Inc.,	settled	the
false	advertising	charges	relating	to	Healthy	Greens	and	other	food
supplements	by	agreeing	to	pay	$600,000,	divided	equally,	to	three	different
health	organizations.
3
	This	was	a	small	price	for	the	company	to	pay,
considering	the	ultimate	revenues	that	were	generated	by	the	exploding
nutrient	supplement	market.FOCUS	ON	FAT
The	focus	on	individual	nutrients	instead	of	whole	foods	has	become
commonplace	in	the	past	two	decades,	and	part	of	the	blame	can	be	put	on	our
1982	report.	As	mentioned	before,	our	committee	organized	the	scientific
information	on	diet	and	cancer	by	nutrients,	with	a	separate	chapter	for	each
nutrient	or	class	of	nutrients.	There	were	individual	chapters	for	fat,	protein,
carbohydrate,	vitamins	and	minerals.	I	am	convinced	it	was	a	great	mistake
on	our	part.	We	did	not	stress	enough	that	our	recommendations	were
concerned	with
whole
	foods	because
many	people	still	regarded	the	report	as
cataloging	the	specific	effects	of	individual	nutrients.
The	nutrient	that	our	committee	focused	on	the	most	was	fat.	The	first
guideline	in	the	report	explicitly	stated	that	high	fat	consumption	is	linked	to
cancer,	and	recommended	reducing	our	fat	intake	from	40%	to	30%	of
calories,	although	this	goal	of	30%	was	an	arbitrary	cutoff	point.	The
accompanying	text	said,	“[T]he	data	could	be	used	to	justify	an	even	greater
reduction.	However,	in	the	judgment	of	the	committee,	the	suggested
reduction	is	a	moderate	and	practical	target,	and	is	likely	to	be	beneficial.”
One	of	the	committee	members,	the	director	of	the	United	States	Department
of	Agriculture	(USDA)	Nutrition	Laboratory,	told	us	that	if	we	went	below
30%,	consumers	would	be	required	to	reduce	animal	food	intake	and	that
would	be	the	death	of	the	report.
At	the	time	of	this	report,	all	of	the	human-based	studies	showing	fat	to	be
related	to


 subjective spiritual
experiences that have been described elsewhere.
In t his book, as in previous ones, the calibrated levels o f major
statements are included.
Note th at due to more recent discoveries in the evolving field of
consciousness re search, the instructions for doing the muscle test have
been revised and updated (see Appendix B).INTRODUCTION

The all-pervasive universal ener gy field called consciousness is of
infinite power and dimension beyond time and is compositionally
nonlinear. It is the ‘light of the world’ as it emanates f rom the
Unmanifest to the Manifest, from  the nonlinear, infinite potentiality to its
linear expression as the unfolding of Creation (the circumscribed,
perceived physical domain).
The power of the infinite field of consciousness and its infinite
potentiality man ifests as matter. Later, the interface of the Light of
Divinity as the field of consciou sness in its encounter with matt er results
in the emer gence of the unique quality and ener gy of life itself. Although
matter h as enorm ous potentialit y, it lacks the innate quality or power to
evolve t o the field of existenc e termed ‘life’. Matter plus e volution
results in the dimension of ‘time’. Then, matter plus time is expressed as
‘space’, subsequent to which the existence of time, space, and matter is
discernible by intelligence, an a spect of Divinity expressed as L ife. That
life ema nates solely as a cons equence of Divinity is confirmable at
consciousness level 1,000, the level of the Absolute.
Creation is capable of being known solely by virtue of the pre sence of
consciousness, which is the very matrix of existence itself. Thus,
consciousness is the irreducible  a priori reality by which the linear is
perceived by the subjective awareness of the nonlinear.
Consciousness t hen evolves through progressive levels of power that can
be c alibrated as to relative streng th, much as is done with a light  meter or
any oth er measurement of ener gy waves, whether kinetic, radio, or
magnetic comp onents of the well-known stratifications ca lled the
electromagnetic spectrum.
In th e 1970s, a clinical science emer ged based on the use of life ener gy
and its interaction with the inf inite field of consciousness itself. This
resulted in the c alibrated levels of the Map of Consciousness  that has
subsequently be come well known worldwide as a consequence of its
presentation in a series of bo oks in many languages and n umerous
lectures in the United States, Canada, Asia, and Europe. The desi gnated l evels were stratified in accordance with their nu merical,
calibrated levels of power according to a logarithmic scale from ‘1’
(indicating existence) to the highest level at ‘1,000’, which is the highest
ener gy f ield pos sible in the hum an domain and reached by only  the few
throughout history who have traditionally been referred to as the Great
A vatars (the founders of the wor ld’ s great religions, such as Jesu s Christ,
Buddha, Zoroaster, and Krishn a), and who were enlightened by the
Divine Presence  that replaced the linear, limited, ordinary human mind
with the nonlinear Reality. The  Self, indicative of the presenc e of the
Divine as immanent, is sometim es referred to in classical lite rature as
Universal Mind.  By transcendence, the ego-self is replaced by the non-
ego Self  (see Hawkins, 1995, 2 001, 2003). This phenomenon has been
traditionally termed ‘Enlightenment’.
The emer gence of a clinical s cience of truth has been desc ribed in
previous works. One important statement about the infinite field of
consciousness is that it represents the Absolute by which all else can be
calibrated as to degrees of being relative to it. The mechanism is the
living clinical science of muscle  testing, which uses the human  nervous
system and the ener gy of life  as expressed through the acu puncture
ener gy system as the requisite sensitive biological measuring instrument.
(The technique cannot be duplicated by nonliving scientific instruments.)
In t he presence of T ruth, the  body’ s musculature goes ‘strong’. In
contrast, it goes ‘weak’ when c onfronted with falsehood (whi ch is the
absence of truth, not its opposite). This is a rapid and transitory response
that quickly reveals the degree of truth of the presented stimulus.
The infinitely powerful, all-present timeless field of consciousness is
comparable to an electrostatic fi eld that is motionless unless trig gered by
the chal lenge of a presenting e lectrical char ge that then activates the
electrostatic fiel d, which responds with an equal and opposite char ge to
precisely the same degree. The electrostatic field, in and of its elf, does
not ‘do’ anything but merely responds and records.
Unlike the electrostatic field, the timeless field of consciousness is
permanent and thereby records  all that has occurred or existed from
within time/space/evolution. The field itself stands beyond time, space,
or any known d imension and instead includes all dimensions, without
being altered by them. The in finite field is omnipresent, omnipotent,omniscient, and  uniquely identifiable as the Absolute by w hich all
expressions of evolution or existence can be compared.
Everything in the universe, inclu ding even a passing thought, is recorded
forever in the timeless field o f consciousness, which is everywhere
equally present. All that has ever occurred, either physically or by
thought, is equally available because the field is beyond time and space.
There is no ‘here’ or ‘there’; there is no ‘now’ or ‘then’. The totality is
equally and permanently present everywhere.
The Ma p of Consciousness is t herefore a very practical and pragmatic
guide to understanding the evolutionary levels of consciousness to be
transcended in pursuit of spiritual advancement, enlightenment, or self-
improvement. I t also provides a pragmatic map of the obs tacles to
overcome in order to achieve more optimal levels of consciousness.
Calibrations do not establish truth but merely confirm it and lend
additional corroboration. Section One.

Calibration Levels Below 200.
 The Ego.

Overview:. The Evolution of Consciousness.
Chapter 1. Shame. (Cal. Level 20).
Chapter 2. Guilt/Hate. (Cal. Level 30).
Chapter 3. Apathy. (Cal. Level 50).
Chapter 4. Grief. (Cal. Level 75).
Chapter 5. Fear. (Cal. Level 100).
Chapter 6. Desire. (Cal. Level 125).
Chapter 7. Anger. (Cal. Level 150).
Chapter 8. Pride. (Cal. Level 175).Section One – Overview.

The Evolution of Consciousness.

T o unde rstand the calibrated levels of consciousness, it is helpful to
recapitulate the emer gence of  consciousness on the planet and its
evolution throug h the animal kingdom into its expression as humankind.
The init ial focus of interest is the evolution of the ego, with its innate
limitations. The term ‘ego’ has a  dif ferent meaning in spiritual work than
it ha s in psycho logy, psychoanalysis, and the theories of Carl  Jung or
Sigmund Freud. The dif ferences will be clarified later.
The ego is not overcome by seeing it as an enemy. It is one’ s biological
inheritance, and  without it, nobody would be alive to la ment its
limitations. By understanding its origin and intrinsic importance to
survival, the ego can be seen as being of great benefit but prone to
becoming unruly and causing emotional, psychological, and spiritual
problems if not resolved or transcended.
From th e Unmanifest to the Ma nifest, the ener gy of consciousness itself
interacted with matter, and a s an expression of Divinity, by that
interaction life arose. In its earliest forms, the animal expressio ns of life
were very primitive and did not have an innate, inner source of ener gy.
Survival therefore depended on acquiring ener gy externally. This was not
a problem in the plant kingdom where chlorophyll automatically
transforms solar ener gy into necessary chemical processes. Animal life
had to acquire w hat was needed from its environment, and that principle
then established  the main core of the ego, which is still primarily
involved in self-interest, acquisition, conquering, and rivalry with other
or ganisms for survival. Importantly, however, it also had the
characteristics of curiosity, searching, and, therefore, learning.
As evolution progressed, the  survival mechanisms becam e more
elaborate as the quality of intelli gence, by which information is acquired,
stored, p rocessed, compared, integrated, correlated, and stratified. This
observation is the basis for the t heory of ‘Intelligent Design’, which does
not r equire any presumption of Divinity or a Creator. It confirms that aninnate quality of the ener gy of life is that through experience, it acquires
information and is capable of p rocessing it in a progressive integration
and


ut other people
but also about situations. What you can do to a person, you can also do
to a situation: make it into an enemy. The implication is always: This
should not be happening; I don't want to be here; I don't want to be doing
this; I'm being treated unfairly. And the egos greatest enemy of all is, of
course, the present moment, which is to say, life itself.
Complaining is not to be confused with informing someone of a mistake
or deficiency so that it can be put right. And to refrain from complaining
doesn't necessarily mean putting up with bad quality or behavior. There
is no ego in telling the waiter that your soup is cold and needs to be
heated up if you stick to the facts, which are always neutral. How dare
you serve me cold soup... That's complaining. There is a me here that
loves to feel personally of fended by the cold soup and is going to make
the most of it, a me that enjoys making someone wrong. The
complaining we are talking about is in the service of the ego, not of
change. Sometimes it becomes obvious that the ego doesn't really want
change so that it can go on complaining.
See if you can catch, that is to say, notice, the voice in the head, perhaps
in the very moment it complains about something, and recognize it for
what it is: the voice of the ego, no more than a conditioned mind?pattern,
a thought. Whenever you notice that voice, you will also realize that you
are not the voice, but the one who is aware of it. In fact, you are the
awareness that is aware of the voice. In the background, there is theawareness. In the foreground, there is the voice, the thinker. In this way
you are becoming free of the ego, free of the unobserved mind. The
moment you become aware of the ego in you, it is strictly speaking no
longer the ego, but just an old, conditioned mind?pattern. Ego implies
unawareness. A wareness and ego cannot coexist. The old mind?pattern
or mental habit may still survive and reoccur for a while because it has
the momentum of thousands of years of collective human
unconsciousness behind it, but every time it is recognized, it is
weakened.A New Earth
R E A C T I V I T Y  A N D  G R I E V A N C E S
Whereas resentment is often the emotion that goes with complaining, it
may also be accompanied by a stronger emotion such as anger or some
other form of upset. In this way, it becomes more highly char ged
ener getically. Complaining then turns into reactivity, another of the ego's
ways of strengthening itself. There are many people who are always
waiting for the next thing to react against, to feel annoyed or disturbed
about and it never takes long before they find it. This is an outrage, they
say. How dare you... I resent this. They are addicted to upset and anger
as others are to a drug. Through reacting against this or that they assert
and strengthen their feeling of self.
A long?standing resentment is called a grievance. T o carry a grievance is
to be in a permanent state of against, and that is why grievances
constitute a significant part of many people's ego. Collective grievances
can survive for centuries in the psyche of a nation or tribe and fuel a
never? ending cycle of violence.
A grievance is a strong negative emotion connected to an event in the
sometimes distant past that is being kept alive by compulsive thinking,
by retelling the story in the head or out loud of what someone did to me
or what someone did to us. A grievance will also contaminate other areas
of your life. For example, while you think about and feel your grievance,
its negative emotional ener gy can distort your perception of an event that
is happening in the present or influence the way in which you speak or
behave
to ward someone in the present. One strong grievance is enough to
contaminate lar ge areas of your life and keep you in the grip of the ego.
It requires honesty to see whether you still harbor grievances, whether
there is someone in your life you have not completely for given, an
enemy. If you do, become aware of the grievance both on the level of
thought as well as emotion, that is to say, be ware of the thoughts that
keep it alive, and feel the emotion that is the body's response to thosethoughts. Don't try to let go of the grievance. T rying to let go, to for give,
does not work. For giveness happens naturally when you see that it has
no purpose other than to strengthen a false sense of self, to keep the ego
in place. The seeing is freeing. Jesus' teaching to For give your enemies is
essentially about the undoing of one of the main egoic structures in the
human mind.
The past has no power to stop you from being present now. Only your
grievance about the past can do that. And what is a grievance? The
baggage of old thought and emotion.A New Earth
B E I N G  R I G H T,  M A K I N G  W R O N G
Complaining as well as faultfinding and reactivity strengthen the ego's
sense of boundary and separateness on which tis survival depends. But
they also strengthen the ego in another way by giving it a feeling of
superiority on which it thrives. It may not be immediately apparent how
complaining, say, about a traf fic jam, about politicians, about the greedy
wealthy or the lazy unemployed, or your colleagues or ex?spouse, men
or women, can give you a sense of superiority. Here is why. When you
complain, by implication you are right and the person or situation you
complain about or react against is wrong.
There is nothing that strengthens the ego more than being right. Being
right is identification with a mental position a perspective, an opinion, a
judgment, a story. For you to be right, of course, you need someone else
to be wrong, and so the ego loves to make wrong in order to be right. In
other words: you need to make others wrong in order to get a stronger
sense of who you are. Not only a person, but also a situation can be made
wrong through complaining and reactivity, which always implies that
this should not be happening. Being right places you in a position of
imagined moral
superiority in relation to the person or situation that is being judged and
found wanting. It is that sense of superiority the ego craves and through
which it enhances itself.A New Earth
I N  D E F E N C E  O F  A N  I L L U S I O N
Facts undoubtedly exist. If you say: Light travels faster than sound, and
someone else says the opposite is the case, you are obviously right, and
he is wrong. The simple observation that lightning precedes thunder
could confirm this. So not only are you right, but you know you are
right. Is there any ego involved in this? Possibly, but not necessarily. If
you are simply stating what you know to be true, the ego is not involved
at all, because there is no identification. Identification with what? W ith
mind and a mental position. Such identification, however, can easily
creep in. If you find yourself saying, Believe me, I know or Why do you
never believe me? then the ego has already crept in. It is hiding in the
little word me. A simple statement: Light is faster than sound, although
true, is now in service of illusion, of ego. It has become contaminated
with a false sense of I; it has become personalized, turned into a mental
position. The I feels diminished or of fended because somebody doesn't
believe what I said.
Ego takes everything personally. Emotion arises, defensiveness, perhaps
even aggression. Are you defending the truth? No, the truth, in any case,
needs no defense. The light or sound does not care about what you or
anybody else thinks. Y ou are defending yourself, or rather the illusion of
yourself, the mind?made substitute. It would be even more accurate to
say that the illusion is defending itself. If even the simple and
straightforward realm of facts can lend itself to egoic distortion and
illusion, how much more so the less tangible realm of opinions,
viewpoints, and judgments, all of them thought forms that can easily
become infused with a sense of I.
Every ego confuses opinions and viewpoints with facts. Furthermore, it
cannot tell the dif ferences between an event and its reaction to that event.
Every ego is a master of selective perception and distorted interpretation.
Only through awareness not through thinking can you dif ferentiate
between fact and opinion. Only through awareness are you able to see:
There is the situation and here is the anger I feel about it, and then realizethere are other ways of approaching the situation, other ways of seeing it
and dealing
with it. Only through awareness can you see th totality of the situation or
person instead of adopting one limited perspective.A New Earth
T R U T H :  R E L A T I V E  O R  A B S O L U T


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adaptable the sense of taste can be.
The total significance of the changes civilization has brought
about in dietary habits can hardly be underestimated. Certainly
the modern phobia for processing foods in every known fashion I has had and will continue to have a great effect upon the standard
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[ 65 1 INDEX
....... Alcoholic beverages 45
........ Becks. Dr Herman 27........... Bright's disease 10
Caffeine................. 47
............ Canned foods 41
Cheese..................


 good therapeutic food. They are baby fish so they haven't ha d time
to accumulate a bunch of metal. They are smoked so they are not cooked and the oil is not spoiled in them. You have to eat the
whole thing. Not the boneless and skinless. You need to eat all the organs and they are high in vitamins and magnesium......
"Insulin is by far your biggest poison."

So if people are worried about chromosomal damage from chromium, what they should really be worried about instead is high
blood sugar. Insulin is by far your biggest poison.
..... The lowering of insulin is going to be better than any possible detriment of any of the therapies you are u sing. Insulin is
associated with cancer, everything.
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 new theory must combine the Greek and modern
conceptions of science which previously were supposed to be
incompatible. It is essential to realize the necessity of this theor
etical formulation before going further because, otherwise, the
electro-dynamic theory of life will appear merely as a new name
for traditional conceptions and its essential novelty and sig
nificance will be lost.
The theory, however, means more than this. The microscopic
physico-chemical constituents do determine in part the character
of the field. No one cognizant of modern physics and physiologi
cal chemistry can deny this, but this relationship between field
and partic le is not, as traditional modern scientific theory has
assumed, an asymmetrical or one-way relation. The �e:ld both
determines and is determined.
To understand that the field determines the behaviour of any
local process or constituent, it is necessary fundament ally to
* Cf. F. S. C. Northrop, 'Science and first Principles'. THE COUR S E AND THE CO MPASS
modify modern science by revising our theory of first principles
in order to justify the unity of Nature as a causal factor. With
out this revision of our most elemental concept of Nature, as
conceived by science, all field theories, whether in physiology or
physics, are mere verbiage.
Einstein has shown that the apparently constant macro
scopic structure of space is the approxima tely constant micro
scopic structure of matter itself. The field is not independent of
matter, but an appropriate determinant of the behaviour of
matter. Thus, Einstein replaces Newton's three laws of motion
with a single law, that a body moves in a path in the space time
of the observer's frame of reference. But the general theory of
relativity also prescribes that the distribution of matter deter
mines the character of the field. Thus the particle both conditions
and is conditioned by the metrical field.
We can see the significance of this for biology if we reconsider
its most fundamental and perplexing problem, the problem of
organization. It is a commonplace that living creatures, not with
standing the modification in types in evolution, maintain a cer
tain constancy in structure through continuous changes of
material. The traditional modern doctrine, that the chemical
elements determine the structure and organization of the organ
ism, fails to explain why a certain structural constancy persists
despite continuous metabolism and chemical flux. This obvious
inadequacy led to the introduction of non-physical factors, such
as Driesch's entelechy, Spehmann's organizer, Child's physio
logical gradients, Weiss's biological field, all of which have cer
tain validity as descriptive terms.
It now appears, however, that the difficulty is not in the
failure of any possible theory, but in the inadequac y of tradi
tional theory. For-in spite of the mass of accumulated data con
cerning the development of the organism, in general, and of the
nervous system, in particular-no thoroughly satisfactory ex
planation has been given of the regulation of the control of
growth. Description of successive steps of development in a wide
variety of forms reveals little of the relationships which exist be
tween the steps or the factors which regulate the passage from
one to another. The very wealth of the accumulat ed facts tends
30 THE COURSE AND THE CO MPASS
to obscure the underlying regulation and to defy analysis.
It was this difficulty that led Driesch to postulate a vital
force of entelechy. This brilliant hypothesis has never received its
just due. The whole theory is a very adequate description of an
extraordinary constant control and regulation of growth. Its
weakness lay in its assumption of an extra-biological agent in
capable of scientific description. The field theories of Spehmann,
Weiss, and Gurwitsch are also valuable attempts at explanation
but, like the entelechies of Driesch, scientific analysis is well
nigh impossible.
It is well known to every biologist that each biologi
cal system seems to possess a dynamic wholeness, the main
tenance of whose integrity is a necessity of continued
existence. Virtually all the theoretical analyses stress this quality,
but no adequate definition of its dynamic agent or adequate ex
planation of its working has been offered. A considerable body of
information is available concerning the physical and chemical
structure of protoplasm, but we know little of the way in which
the elements are organized into a dynamic whole.
The cytoplasm of a living cell is not a formless conglomeration
of chemical substances, but is an integrated and co-ordinated
system. It is impossible to conceive a cytoplasm as a haphazard
arrangement of molecules. A definite pattern of relationships
must exist. We possess a modicum of knowledge of these relation
ships at anyone moment, but we have no adequate theory of the
mechanism which maintains that pattern throughout the rapidly
changing flux in living systems. The difficulties suggested above
are no less apparent in the analysis of the development of the
nervous system. Its successive steps have been described by in
numerable workers. We lack any rational explanation of the
appearanc e of local regions of growth and differentiation and of
the final establishment of nuclear masses in fibre tract pathways.
31 THE COURS E AND THE COM PASS
3
With the advent in physics of the field theory of the relation
ship between particulate matter, the resolution of the biological
theory becomes dear. We believed that the electro-dynamic
theory would satisfy this condition and if it could be demon
strated, would solve many problems of biology.
The theory is the result of many years of experimental in
vestigation of the mechanisms involved in the nervous system. *
In these studies it has been shownt that an extremely important
factor in the organization of the nervous system is the rise and
fall of differential growth rates within the wall of the nemal
tube. Moreover, experimental work confirms the belief that the
direction of growth and the end station of differentiating nerve
fibres is related to these primary centres of rapid proliferation.
Since they seem to be potent factors in imparting the fibre pattern
of the nervous system, it is necessary to examine the agents
which could act to determine the locus areas and to regulate the
division rates within them. If these could be established it would
be possible to formulate an hypothesis as to the origin of pat
tern in the nervous system. Conceivably, this might provide a
due to the origin of the pattern in developing organisms and in
other living systems.
An increasing body of evidencet indicates that bioelectrical
phenomena un derlie growth as well as many other biological pro
cesses. Numerous bioelectrical studies compel us to believe that
polar and potential differences exist in living systems. If this is
true, it follows by deflnition that electro-dynamic flelds are also
present.
Their existence in the physical world is generally accepted.
Moreover, the interrelationship of particulate matter is, to a
considerable degree, a function of such fields. Thus the individual
* See papers by Burr, H. S., 1916 a and h, 1920, 1924, 1926, 1930,
lQ32. Details in Appendix.
t Burr, H. S., 1932. Details in Appendix.
:t: Gurwich, 1926; Ingvar, 1920; Lund, 1922.
32 THE COUR S E AND THE CO MPASS
characteristics of atomic matter are a result of the interdepend
ence of fields and particles. Pattern in physics, then, is determined
by the interplay of electro-dynamic fields and the particular
matter therein contained.
It is reasonable to extend this hypothesis into the realms of
biology. Potential gradients and polar differences exist in living
systems. Since this is so, then electro-dynamic fields are also
present.
The following theory may then be formulated. The pattern or
organization of any biological system is establishe d by a complex
electro-dynamic �eld which is in part determined by its atomic
physio-chemical components and which in part determines the
behaviour and orientation of those components. This �eld is
electrical in the physical sense and by its properties relates the
entities of the biological system in a characteristic pattern and
is itself, in part, a result of the existence of those entities. It de
termines and is determined by the components.
More than establishing pattern, it must maintain pattern in
the midst of a physio-chemical �ux. Therefore, it must regulate
and control living things. It must be the mechanism, the outcome
of whose activity is wholcncss, organization, and continuity.
The electro-dyn amic field, then, is comparable to the entelechy of
Driesch, the embryonic field of Spehmann, and the biological
field of Weiss.
The Electro-Dynamic Theory of Life stated above was de
veloped with the collaboration of Dr. F. S. C. Northrop, of Yale,
and was first put forward in a joint paper in 1935'*
This theory yields a number of interesting implications for
embryology, only one of which can be considered here: An in
triguing problem in development of a tail is the establishment
of a longitudinal axis. This is a


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Cleansing The Skin
Most people overlook the skin as an organ of detoxification. But it is sometimes
called "the third kidney," since many of its functions in fluid and electrolyte balance
are similar to those of the kidneys. When great amounts of poisons flood the body, all
systems are overloaded and this function of the skin is sorely needed. As the skin is
utilized, all sorts of eruptions, odors, colors, and blemishes may appear. These
conditions will disappear as the body becomes purified.
One can quickly assess the relative efficiency of elimination through the skin by
looking at his iris (the colored portion of the eye). The skin is represented by the
outermost part of the iris. If it is very dark and dense, the condition is called a "scurf
rim" in iridology, and it means that the skin is relatively blocked as an organ of
elimination. To open it up, skin brushing before a shower and vigorous use of a
loofah sponge in the shower are recommended. A good quality vegetable-bristle, skin
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brush should be purchased from the health food store or pharmacy. One should
brush up the front of the body and down the back, over all exposed skin surfaces,
until a warm glow is felt. Then one should take a warm shower and rub briskly with a
loofah sponge (available in most health food stores) to remove the layers of dead skin
loosened by the brushing. (We have found it best to take a hot shower each morning.)
Castile or other pure soap should be used — but in a minimal amount, since heavy
soaping w ill wash all the valuable skin oils off and can cause the skin to overproduce
oil in order to compensate. The hair should be shampooed frequently with a non
chemical soap or shampoo, which can be found in health food stores.
At the end of the shower, one should turn the water to cool, then to warm. As one
becomes accustomed to the temperature change, he or she may go from hot to cold
and back several times. This exercises the tiny muscles in the skin, which control
dilation and contraction of the pores. As they become stronger, they can respond
better to the physiological demands of the body.
After the shower, one can sit in a tub of water with a cup of apple cider vinegar
added, to restore and strengthen the acid mantle of the skin. Afterward, the body
should be dried and rubbed briskly with a towel until a warm glow is felt.
Epsom salt baths may also be used to help draw toxins out of the skin. These baths
are especially beneficial if one is going through a "healing crisis" and is especially
toxic and feeling bad. Such a bath works best after the skin brushing and use of a
loofah sponge. A tub is filled with warm to hot water and 4 or more cups of Epsom
salt are dissolved in it. This bath is quite relaxing and good for tense, sore muscles,
and may be taken as often as needed.
Every fourth night the cancer patient should be rubbed from head to toe with a
mixture of olive oil and castor oil in equal parts. Then a hot soaking bath should be
taken for 15 minutes to allow the oil to penetrate. This is followed by going to bed
under heavy covers for about one hour to sweat the poisons out. Then a cleansing
shower is taken. This may be discontinued after three months.
Irrigating the Nostrils
Salt-water irrigation of the nostrils is very helpful with nasal mucus and sinus
congestion alike. If one cannot breathe through the nose, he or she is bypassing a
crucial filtering mechanism which warms and humidifies the air, and which removes
large amounts of smoke and dust before this air reaches the back of one's throat.
Mouth breathing places incalculable stress on the lungs, nearly equivalent to that of
cigarette smoking if one lives in urban pollution.
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To irrigate the nostrils, dissolve 1  teaspoon of sea salt in 16 ounces of warm water
in a bowl of appropriate size. While bending forward, block one nostril and place the
other below the water surface in the bowl. The water should be gently pulled up the
nostril until one can taste the salty mixture trickling to the back of the throat; then it
should be blown out. This should be repeated with the other nostril and alternated
several times.
Breathing Exercises
Breathing exercises should follow the cleansing of the nostrils. If done on a regular
basis, these yield tremendous benefits. They increase the body's supply of oxygen
(which is the basic currency for repair and for burning up toxins), step up the removal
of waste products and stagnant air from portions of the lungs otherwise unused, and
exercise the diaphragm — which serves as a pump for the flow of oxygen and nerve
energy.
Deep breathing yields a multitude of benefits through maximum use of lung
capacity.
Rapid breathing is an energizing exercise, which promotes flow of energy into the
lungs and digestive organs. It should be done before meals, after being in a stuffy
room, or whenever a lift is needed.
Alternate-nostril breathing has a calming effect on the nervous system. It can be
used effectively to overcome anxiety states and insomnia, and sometimes to relieve
headaches.
Breath is the external manifestation of our life force. It is our very life. We can live for
a while without food or drink, but not without breath.
Exercising
In almost every case of cancer, particularly those cases of long standing, the protein
from the muscles has been used to maintain life. In other words protein metabolism
has been so poor that the body had to take protein from the muscles and, to a very
great degree, the muscles have been consumed.
After the cancer is destroyed, the muscles begin to rebuild. This takes
approximately three years. If the muscles are exercised strenuously during this time a
hernia may develop. For this reason we have found it best to replace strenuous
exercise with a brisk walk at least once a day for three years following therapy.
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Diagram  Of Digestive  System
Esophagus
Food is carried down I he
esophagus by peristaltic
action and enters the stomach
Stomach
The pancreatic enzyme
must be in an enteric
matrix. Food is broken
down further by
churning and by the
action of hydrochloric )f hydroc
d (fiuesti acid and digestivePancreasenzymes secreted hy the
In some stomach lining. Food
individuals, the remains in the stomach
pancreas does not until it is reduced to a
produce enough semiliquid consistency
o) these enzymes (chyme), when it passes
all oj the time. into the duodenum.
therefore
Duodenumsupplementation
may he a goodThe pancreatin startsidea as insuranceits functions As fo o dto assure thattravels along thethere is noduodenum, it isdeficiency.broken down further
hv digestive enzymes
from the liver
gallbladder, and
The pancreas
duodenum leads
directly into the
small intestine
Small Intestine
Additional enzymes
secreted by glands in oy giant
»o f  th e. small the lining
intestine complete the
digestive process
Nutrients are absorbed
through the intestinal
lining into the network
o f blood vessels and
lymph vessels
supplying the intestine
Undigested matter
ixisses into the large
intestine (the colon).
Colon
Rectum Ox Bile is needed
to help digestUndigestedfats. Water in the matter entersundigested matterfin a l part
lareeleaving the small Anus the largeintestine isintestine and isabsorbed throughexpelled.the lining o f the
colon The
residue passes
into the rectum
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M etabolic Supplem entation
W e m ust p ro vid e  the p ro p e r m e ta b o lic s u p p o rt o f in d ivid u a ls
w hose physicians have diagnosed m a lig n a n t tu m o rs.
These in d ivid u a ls should have th e  p ro p e r vita m in s,
m ine rals, a n ti-o xid a n ts and enzym es.
W e  m ust n o t o ve rlo a d  th e  bo dy w ith  excessive n u trie n ts
th a t w o u ld  p ro d u ce  to xin s beyond th e  ca p a city
o f th e  bo dy to  rem ove such to x ic  debris.
The 1994 Hatch Act
Allows Individuals and Physicians
to Support the Metabolic Needs of the Body
Since 1994 and the passage of the Hatch Act, individuals and physicians may
legally support human metabolism by diet, nutritional supplements and certain
procedures as long as they are not harmful. In fact, for many years it has been
accepted that one must add vitamins, minerals, trace minerals, amino acids, etc. to
the human diet to support and maintain health. We are bombarded daily with the
advertising of many "fortified" products that inform us of the necessity of supplying
the body's metabolic needs.
Missing Nutrients
The modern diet


 consciousness in our
own introspection reveals that everything we have
believed in during our whole life has happened out of
innocence. Compassion and uIiderstanding develop,
and because of that compassion, we can now see that,
through our own innocence, we have come to believe
what we believe.The willingness to forgive then allows
us to see into the hearts ofothers. Out ofour own com
passion, we can see the innocence of the child over
and over. No matter what the age of the body, the con
sciousness has remained unchanged. We can still hear
the heart of the child within the adult saying "won't,"
"don't,"and so forth; it is the innocence ofthe child still
speaking. We need to keep an eye on that to prevent
spiritual crises. It heals conflicts as they arise.
The reaffirmation of our innocence consists of
never buying that anything is 'just' ego; there is no such
thing as 'just' ego. Ego, the software, social conscious
ness, ~nd the programming have been superimposed
on that which is not ego but on truth itself and con
sciousness itself.All spiritual crises come from context, 169 SPIRITUAL FIRST AID
meaning, and the way in which a thing is held. If we
think: our diet is an unspiritual diet, or our lifestyle or
what we do for a living are unspiritual, they are merely
reflecting a certain level of consciousness.
Those who have reached very high levels of con
sciousness condemn nothing.They will affIrm, however,
that certain levels of consciousness will have conse-·
quences, and that a certain lifestyle, one of selling out
the truth about oneself, will bring inner pain and griev
ance. It is left up to the individual to continue the
process, and there is no attempt to control anyone.
Certain behaviors or self-eondemnation will activate
energy fields that will be experienced as painfuLAgain,
it is left to the individual to continue or not. However,
it is then not seen as a threat but as merely a fact of
human consciousness that inner agony can become
greater than what it already is if one violates certain
principles. The teaching still holds up that it can be a
very high teaching even though it may warn us that
very agonizing, painful states of consciousness can
come about as a result of certain behaViors.
All the experience within human consciousness,
including all spiritual work, represents a position, a way
ofbeing with, and a way ofholding what weare always
talking about. Even though we think: we are talking
about the external world, it is really an inner position
as a consequence ofa certain level ofconsciousness, of
how we choose to be with something, and the pains
and agonies that come about as a result of our clinging
onto putting our survival on something that is not the
truth. Pain tells us that we have put our survival onto
something that is a violation of some principle of 170 HEALING AND RECOVERY
consciousness. That is really what spiritual work is
about.
The progressive pain of these positions tells us that
they are far from the truth, not that they are 'wrong'.As
we get closer to the experience of the Presence of
God, the inner experience is one of increasing joy and
happiness. As we get farther from it, it tells us that we
are far removed from the truth. Therefore, it is not a
'make wrong'. It is not right or wrong, it is just that it
is painful and does not work.
The Buddha said that all pain and suffering are
based on attachment and desire. A greater elaboration
is that desire arises out of fear, which is a consequence
of a sense of lack and the belief that one is separated
from God. Desire itself leads to progressive frustration
and a feeling of being separated from the truth.
Constant wanting and craving lead to entrapment and
bondage. There is no'right'or'wrong'about it.The con
sequences of this endless frustration lead to anger.
Acquisition or desire leads to pridefulness and fear of
loss. Failure of ambition may lead to apathy or guilt.The
consequences of ego positions do not support moving
toward the truth.
Noticeable is that negative energy fields tend to
bring forth all the ego positions so that desire does not
remain pure. It tends to bring with it anger, pride, fear,
grief, and apathy. Grief tends to be accompanied by
fearful, angry desire, and each of these tends to attract
the other.
The critical point in all spiritual work is the capac
ity to be willing to tell the truth. Very often that truth
is "I don't know," and out of the "I don't know" comes 171 SPIRITUAL FIRST AID
the willingness to surrender to God. The truth comes
about through the act of surrender. The truth is not
'causing'the pain, and it is a mistake to worship the
pain and think that suffering is therefore the royal road
to Enlightenment. It is by realizing that the suffering
within oneself is not due to the truth but to the unwill
ingness to let falsehood go. It is by surrender to God
that the truth is revealed.
By remembering our inner innocence when we
begin spiritual work, we ask to have that which is not
the truth brought to our awareness. The process is
therefore the evidence of success.As a result, there may
be a somewhat chaotic appearance to the lives ofpeo
ple who are labeled spiritual seekers.The inner person
is pleased because it says, "I have been asked to see
what stands between me and the truth, and that has
been brought up from my awareness to be recognized,
re-owned, recontextualized, and healed:' We provide a
safe space and context about our spiritual work by
being centered in the Heart-not the physical heart,
but from the ultimate compassion, the owning of our
self from this level, the joy of the spiritual work, and
the saying "thank you" to all the things that come up
outofgratitude. The crisisis theveryeventofthe spir
itual healing. It is out of the crises that the healing
occurs. CHAPTER 6
Sexuality
Applying the knowledge derived from the study of the
nature of consciousness to common human problems,
we will now focus on the area of sexuality, including
the difference between sex and making love, between
high-energy and low-energy sex, how to transcend feel
ing guilty, and the effect of social programming about
sexuality. We will learn how to experience it from the
heart instead of from just the body; how to make it an
uplifting and grand experience rather than one of
manipulation and control; and how to get out of the
energy interactions that result in impotence, frigidity,
and sexual dysfunction.
We will explore questions like "Does God approve
of sex?""Is sex all over with advancing age?""Does'mid
dle age' mean that we're 'over the hill'?"The answers
will be addressed from the viewpoint of consciousness
itself and from the position of 'body, mind, and spirit'
about which one hears so much in the field of holistic
health.
What does 'body, mind, and spirit' mean? Is it a slo
gan or just a catch phrase? What is'spirit,' anyway? Is it
something we can experience? Is there an energy to it
that we can discover through our own research into
our inner experiences? The focus will be on inner
experiences, on subtle states of inner awareness and
the part they play in this important area of human
behavior.
Initially, we will again review the nature of the rela
tionship between body,mind, and spirit.We will review
173 174 HEALING AND RECOVERY
where that human experience is experienced, and dis
cuss and demystify consciousness itself, making it
understandable. Reference will be made to the Map of
Consciousness, which will be very helpful in under
standing the nature of the relationship between body,
mind, and spirit.
What is that relationship? First, as noted previously,
is the fact that the body cannot experience itself.
When talking about sexuality, everyone automatically
thinks of the body and its allure, physicality, and form.
Astonishingly enough, when one looks at it, there is
the realization that the body is insentient in that it
cannot experience itself. The arm cannot experience
its armness, and the leg cannot experience its legness.
Something greater than that has to take place before
experience happens. The body is experienced through
sensations. One experiences not the body but the sen
sations of the body-where it is in space and motion.
The sensations themselves cannot, of their own, really
experience themselves. They, too, have to be experi
enced in something larger, which is in mind.
When looked at carefully, one realizes they are not
experiencing the body or the sensations of the body
but instead are experiencing what is going on in mind
about the body. Even mind itself, curiously enough,
cannot experience itself. A thought does not experi
ence its thoughtness; a feeling does


 although patients look remarkably better, they do feel tired and
even weak for the first 2-3 months of the therapy, unable to indulge in much activity. And yet,
instead of listening to their bodies’ message, some patients actually force themselves to be up,
make their own food and juices (a 6-8 hour daily job!) and exhaust themselves. That is a serious
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www.thegersonway.com A similar problem arises 3-4 months into the therapy, when the initial tiredness goes and
energy returns to such an extent that patients feel virtually normal again. So they want to be fully
active again and make up for ‘lost’ time; women launch themselves into major house cleaning,
they wash curtains, scrub floors and attack mountains of ironing; men clear out the garage, and
according to the season either shovel snow or cut the lawn, or even repair the roof, just to prove
that they are fully functioning once more. The urge is understandable but must be resisted.
Superficial improvements, e.g. increased energy, do not equal healing. Rest and more rest is still
essential, to avoid a sudden downturn.
 It was one of Dr. Gerson’s important rules that patients should be in bed not later than 10 p.m,
not reading or watching TV or listening to the radio—sleeping if possible, or at least at complete
rest. The time before midnight is particularly valuable for the body’s self-repairing and restoring
work and must not be curtailed.
Bending the Rules
 Admittedly the dietary rules of the Gerson Therapy are pretty strict, and while most patients
quickly get used to them, there are some who long for their now forbidden favorite foods—never
mind that those had probably contributed to their health breakdown. These patients tend to think
that surely having a “little extra” on the side every now and then can’t possibly do much harm,
and would even raise their morale and improve their mood.
 Wrong, on all counts. First of all, how much is “a little,” and how often is “every now and
then?” Furthermore, once the strict adherence to the protocol is broken, it’s easy and tempting to
break it again. And again. Also, consider that since in this treatment the body receives instructions
and messages via precisely calculated nutrients, each of which affects all the others, to disturb the
process with occasional additions of salty, fatty, chemical-laden junk food sounds like a disastrous
idea.
 Often it is not the patient but well-meaning visitors—friends, relatives—who suggest
breaking the diet and having “a nice big steak to build you up!” They are the ones who question
how a grown person can survive, let alone heal, on all that “rabbit food,” and even if the patient
manages to ignore their advice, a certain irritation ensues. Please remember that people who
criticize the Gerson protocol, including otherwise helpful and well-meaning health professionals,
do so out of ignorance and incomprehension, and for that reason can be safely ignored. It’s best
to ask your visitors and friends to please respect your choice of treatment, support and encourage
you—or else leave you alone. Also ask those who suggest changes to the therapy: how many
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www.thegersonway.comBeing Firm With Friends…
 Of course it’s nice to have visitors to break up the necessary monotony of juices, meals and
enemas, but only under certain conditions. One rule is never to allow anyone in the house who is
suffering from a cold, however mild, a cough or a flu-y symptom. It takes 9-12 months before the
patient’s immune system grows strong enough to deal with a cold or, worse still, flu; an infection
of that kind could lead to complications that might even endanger the patient’s life. If a friend
or relative thoughtlessly turns up while suffering from a cold or any other infectious condition,
the patient MUST retreat to his or her bedroom and have no contact whatsoever with the visitor.
To be that firm is very difficult when children and especially grandchildren come visiting—the
patient wants to love and hug them, even if they are sneezing and spluttering, but it is not to be.
Moreover, if the patient’s spouse gets a cold, he or she has to sleep in another room.
…And With Friendly Doctors
 A friendly allopathic doctor willing to support a Gerson patient is a great asset, if he agrees
to prescribe the necessary blood tests and urinanalyses. The problem arises when he reads the
test results. If any item is out of the normal range, he suggests that the patient take some drug or
medication ‘to bring it to the normal level.’ That, too, can be a serious mistake. The abnormal
value will clear up on the Gerson Therapy, but allopathic drugs can cause damage. For example,
we know of a doctor who noticed a somewhat low iron level in the patient’s blood and prescribed
an iron medication. The trouble is that iron supplements are toxic, which automatically rules them
out for Gerson patients. In time, with all the green juices, liver medication and Vitamin B-12, the
blood readings will return to normal without drugs. (see Chapter 26 )
 Drugs can be life saving in acute illnesses and emergencies, but when it comes to chronic
diseases, such as cancer, they only provide symptomatic relief at best, and can cause serious harm
at worst. Keep this in mind if and when you are told by a no doubt well-meaning doctor that
chemotherapy works faster and better than carrot juice. Keep your cool. And stick with the carrot
juice.
Flare-Ups and Mood Swings
 Healing reactions or so-called flare-ups are regular events on the Gerson Therapy  (see
Chapter 16, pg. 126.) These episodes can be frighteningly intense; at the same time the patient
may also suffer from depression and a black mood. If the family then panics, the patient may end
up in the Emergency Room of the nearest hospital, where the doctors are kind and concerned, and
give the patient a shot or a pill to stop the symptoms. Unfortunately they also stop the healing, and
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www.thegersonway.comprobably never heard of a healing reaction, does not understand its symptoms and function, and
therefore can’t be expected to handle it correctly. The proper way to deal with a flare-up is clearly
set out in the relevant chapter, and should be followed closely.
 Psychological problems and mood swings are dealt with fully in Chapter 24. Here we only
want to acknowledge the power of occasional fits of negativity, when the patient not only feels
physically unwell, with nausea, sweating, headache, horror of food and juices, and possibly fever,
but is also mentally and emotionally crushed. The toxins cruising through the central nervous
system and the brain are to blame, but all the patient feels is an urgent wish to stop the therapy,
break out of all the restrictions and run away. This is a passing phase. It is wise to find out about
it in advance, so that when it arrives, the patient is more or less prepared, and snaps out of it
faster.
Water Warning
   Don’t underestimate the importance of ensuring the purity of all the water used in your
home. The worst offender is fluoride (see Chapter 5, pg. 37 ), so make sure that your water supply
is free from this harmful chemical. If it is not, you must take special precautions. Unlike chlorine,
fluoride is not eliminated by boiling the water! The only way to get rid of it is by distillation (see
Chapter 9, pg. 94 )
   However, fluoride is also present in the water used for the daily shower. And although a
shower needn’t take many minutes, even a brief exposure to warm water opens the pores, so that
any undesirable component in the water gets quickly absorbed. There are two solutions to this
problem. One is to take a sponge bath instead of a shower, in a gallon of warmed distilled water
poured into a basin or sink.
   The other solution is to install a camping shower in the bathroom and filling it with warmed
distilled water. Full description, various models and prices of this appliance are available on the
Internet.
Mind What You Read
 Knowledge is power, and it is the well-informed patient who is likely to make the right
choices. However, the big and growing range of so-called health books and diet bibles is a
dangerous area, full of contradictory theories and advice. Open-minded patients keen to learn
new things read as many health books as they can find and end up confused, because although
most nutritional methods are


Parts used: Fresh root, berries and leaves. Actions: Alterative, anodyne,
anti-sorbic, anti-syphilitic, antitumor, cathartic, detergent, emetic, leaves:
anodyne, cardiac-depressant, nutritive and resolvent.
Red Clover
Another one of nature’s great herbs.
Similar to cleavers and sassafras.
A tremendous blood purifier.
Use in all cancers, especially leukemia.
Helps dissolve tumors and masses. Also great for abscesses and boils.
Cleans and strengthens all liver conditions.
Strengthens red blood cells.
Excellent for all skin conditions, including eczema, dermatitis, and
psoriasis.
Great for syphilis and venereal diseases.
Has some antispasmodic properties and soothes the nerves.
Scientific name
:
Trifolium pratense
Parts used
: Flowers and leaves.
Actions
: Alterative, antispasmodic, somewhat depurative, antitumor,
deobstruent, detergent, expectorant, nutritive, sedative and stimulant
(slightly).
Red Raspberry
One of nature’s top female herbs.
Considered a nutritive tonic.
A specific in pregnancy, and produces a far less painful and more natural
delivery.
Strengthens both mother and fetus during childbearing.
Checks hemorrhages, especially during labor.
Enriches mother’s milk.
A great herb for cleansing the male and female reproductive organs.Excellent for cleansing and strengthening the blood.
Decreases excessive menstrual flow.
Used for prolapsus of the uterus, anus, intestines, bladder, etc.
Used for piles and hemorrhoids.
Somewhat of a nerve tonic and nervine.
Increases healing in wounds, sores and ulcerated conditions.
Used to relieve excessive labor pains (uterine cramps).
Used as a mouthwash for bleeding and infected gums.
Used in eyewashes for inflammation, congestion or swelling.
Scientific name
:
Rubus idaeus
Parts used
: Leaves, root bark and fruit.
Actions
: Alliterative (mild), anti-abortive, antiemetic, anti-gonorrheal,
anti-leukorrheal, anti-malarial, antiseptic, astringent, cathartic,
hemostatic, parturient, stimulant, stomachic, tonic.
The fruit
 acts as an
antacid, esculent, mild laxative, parturient, refrigerant.
The leaves
 are
alliterative, anti-abortive, antiemetic, anti-gonorrheal, anti-
leukorrheal, antimalarial, antiseptic, astringent, cathartic, hemostatic,
parturient, stomachic stimulant, tonic.
Reishi Mushroom
A powerful immune stimulator.
Helps lower cholesterol and increase circulation.
Helps lower blood sugar levels.
Helps the body restore itself in degenerative issues.
Stimulates T and B cell production (NK = natural killer) cells.
Said to improve heart and liver functions.
Used in cancer and AIDS cases.
Used where abscesses, boils and tumors exist.
Helps reduce swollen lymph nodes.
Increases fibroblasts, macrophages and lymphocytes.
May help steroid production by its positive effect upon the adrenal
glands.
Scientific name
:
Ganoderma lucidum
Parts used
: Whole mushroom.
Actions
: Immune system support.St. John’s Wort
One of the great herbs for the nervous system.
Has a fairly strong regenerative effect upon the nervous system.
Also has a balancing effect upon the tissues.
Used for depression, anxiety and irritability.
Great for insomnia. (Insomnia and anxiety are the effects of adrenal
gland weakness.)
A great aid with headaches and cramping of all types, including
menstrual.
Has antiparasitic properties, including antibacterial, antifungal and
antiviral.
Shown to have a very positive effect against the HIV virus.
Has anti-inflammatory properties.
Will help somewhat in sciatica.
Used in colds and respiratory congestive issues.
Helpful in Parkinson’s Disease.
Scientific name
:
Hypericum perforatum
Parts used
: Herb, flowers, aerial portions.
Actions
: Alterative, anti-spasmodic, anti-inflammatory, astringent,
vulnerary.
Saw Palmetto
One of God’s great endocrine gland herbs (thyroid, adrenal, pancreas,
pituitary, etc.).
Called the “male herb” for its anti-inflammatory and healing effect upon
the prostate. (Inhibits the production of dihydrotestosterone.)
A strong herb for both female and male reproductive disorders.
Enhances sexual function and desire.
Beneficial in inflammation of the respiratory system (nose, throat,
bronchi and lungs).
Has a strong effect upon the adrenal glands, thus increasing
neurotransmitters and steroids.
Aids in sugar issues involving the pancreas and adrenals.
Helps increase urine flow and kidney function.
Useful in urinary tract infections.Scientific name
:
Serenoa repens
Parts used
: Berries (fruit).
Actions
: Antiseptic, aphrodisiac, diuretic, expectorant, roborant.
Skullcap
One of the greatest herbs for the brain, spine and nervous system.
Strengthens the brain and nervous system.
It’s a powerful nervine, sedative and anti-spasmodic.
Used for spasms, cramping, convulsions, and the like.
Aids in cases of insomnia and restlessness.
A specific for multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s and palsies.
Strengthens the medulla, thus used for vertigo and dizziness.
Spinal cord injuries.
Used for drug and alcohol withdrawal symptoms.
As an aromatic, it calms the emotions.
Scientific name
:
Scutellaria lateriflora
Parts used
: Herb, aerial portions.
Actions
: Antispasmodic, nervine, sedative.
Senna
Helps tone and strengthen the GI tract.
Increases peristaltic action of the GI tract.
Used as a strong laxative, so not recommended for prolonged usage by
itself. (Can irritate in high dosages and prolonged use.)
Helps clean the intestinal walls.
Scientific name
:
Cassia acutifolia
Parts used
: Pods and leaves.
Actions
: Purgative that also inhibits reabsorption in the intestines.
Shiitake Mushroom
Strengthens the immune system by increasing T-cell function.
Effective in the treatment of cancer, as reported in a joint study by the
Medical Department of Japan.Scientific name
:
Lentinus edodes
Parts used
: Cap and stems. Sold dry.
Actions
: Immune stimulating, nutritive, hypotensive, anti-cholesterol.
Siberian Ginseng (Eleuthero)
One of the great endocrine gland herbs, especially great for the adrenal
glands.
Increases neurotransmitter and steroid production.
Strengthens cells (cellular proliferator).
Improves vitality and stamina.
Used for chronic fatigue or loss of energy.
Helps strengthen the immune system.
Increases circulation by helping to reduce cholesterol.
Strengthens the pancreas and helps control blood sugar issues.
Helps relieve emotional, mental and physical stress.
Helps lower blood pressure and strengthens the heartbeat.
Used in cases of asthma, emphysema and C.O.P.D., where an adrenal
gland relationship exists.
A tonic for the whole body.
Scientific name
:
Eleutherococcus senticosus
Parts used
: Root.
Actions
: Demulcent, stimulant, rejuvenative.
Slippery Elm
One of nature’s great healers of the body.
Pulls toxicity out of tissues.
Soothes irritated and inflamed mucous membranes.
Soothes the mucosa of the GI tract (stomach and intestines).
Excellent for the urinary tract (strengthens and cleans).
Well known for its beneficial effect upon the respiratory system.
Soothes sore and inflamed throat tissues.
Helps pull (expectorant) mucus from the respiratory tract.
High in nutrition.
Used in prostatitis.
Ulcerated conditions of the body.
Lesions of the GI tract.Used in gastritis, enteritis, colitis and diverticulitis.
Great for abscesses and gangrene.
Used in gout and arthritis.
Helps remove acids from the tissues.
Scientific name
:
Ulmus fulva
Parts used
: Inner bark.
Actions
: Astringent, demulcent, emollient, expectorant, nutritive,
vulnerary, yin tonic and soothing to the alimentary canal.
Turmeric
An ancient herb used for liver and blood conditions.
Stimulates bile flow and production.
Helps dissolve and remove sediment in the liver.
Has some antiparasitic actions, especially for protozoa infestations.
Helps increase circulation.
Has a beneficial effect upon the whole GI tract.
Has strong anti-inflammatory properties, therefore very beneficial for
arthritis, bursitis, tendonitis, etc.
Aids in digestion.
Promotes healing.
Scientific name
:
Curcuma longa
Parts used
: Rhizome.
Actions
: Aromatic stimulant, alliterative, analgesic, antiseptic, astringent,
cholagogue, em-menagogue.
Uva Ursi or Bearberry
A powerful antiseptic and cleanser of the urinary tract system.
Has a strong influence upon the pancreas and used to help regulate blood
sugars.
Has a healthy effect upon the liver and spleen.
Aids with the elimination of kidney stones.
A great herb for the prostate gland (especially


othing and Best .....................143
Chapter 20: Doctor Fresh Air ....................... 145
Our Body is a Breathing Machine .........................146Deep Breathers Live Longer ..............................147India’s Holy Men Practice Deep, Slow Breathing ..............148Deep Breathing – Secret of Endurance ......................149
Chapter 21: Doctor Pure Water ..................... 153
The Water You Drink Can Make or Break Your Health! .........153Most Ancient Healers Used Water Therapy ..................154How Our Body Uses Water ...............................156
Chapter 22: Doctor Healthy Natural Food ............ 165
Healthy Foods Build and Maintain Your Body! ...............166Iodine from Kelp is Important ............................169Healthy Foods Have Good Effect on Brain ...................169Alcohol, Toxins and Drugs Are Killers! ......................170Refined, Processed Foods Produce Learning Disabled Children ...170Most Young American Men Are Unfit .......................171American Adults are in a  Sad Physical & Mental Condition ....173Mental, Physical and Spiritual Rewards .....................174Healthy Eating is a Science! ..............................175Contents
We can no more afford to spend major time on minor things,than we can to spend minor time on major things! – Jim RohnixChapter 23: Doctor Fasting ........................ 177
Chapter 24: Doctor Exercise........................ 179
The Major Muscles of the Human Body (graphic) .............180
Exercise Helps Normalize Blood Pressure ....................181Walking for Health, Fitness and Life........................181
Walking – The King of Exercise ............................182
The Importance of Abdominal Exercises ....................183Should You Exercise While Fasting? ........................183Iron Pumping Oldsters ..................................185
Amazing Strength Results in 8 Weeks .......................186Study Shows Fitness Improves Wellness .....................186Paul Bragg Lifting Weights (photo)
Chapter 25: Doctor Rest ........................... 189
Check Your Mattress (graphic) ............................190Why Do We Rest? ......................................190Rest and Sleep Must Be Earned ............................191Life is To Be Enjoyed – Not Hectic & Rushed ..................192Mother Nature Knows What’s Best! ........................193Relax and Enjoy Your Life – It’s No Crime ...................194Some Relaxation Techniques .............................195Fasting Helps Insomnia Vanish ...........................196
Chapter 26: Doctor Good Posture ................... 197
Take the Mirror Posture Test ..............................198
Bragg Posture Exercise ................................... 198
Posture Chart (graphic) .................................. 199
Good Posture is Important For Health (graphic) ..............200How to Sit, Stand and Walk for Strength, Youthfulness, Health ..200Illness That Cannot Be Cured By Fasting, Cannot Be Cured .....202
Chapter 27: Doctor Human Mind ................... 203
Brain Areas (graphic) ...................................203Your Body, Your Precious Home – Protect It ..................204
Correct Thinking Important for Health .....................204Your Mind Must Control Your Body! ........................205
Drugs Control Addict’s Mind! .............................205Let Your Mind Guide You to Health! ........................207Miracle Rewards With Fasting.............................207Inner Spiritual Harmony is Important ......................208
Contents
Nature cannot be hastened. The bloom of a flower
opens in its own proper time. – Paul BrutonKindness should be a frame of mind in which we are alert to every
opportunity:  to do, to give, to share and to cheer. – Patricia Bragg
On a fast day you shall read the words of the Lord. – Jeremiah 36:6xChapter 28: Spiritual Aspects of Fasting ............. 209
Fasting Gives Mental & Physical Awareness .................210
Great Spiritual Leaders Practiced Fasting ....................211My Unforgettable Experience with Gandhi ..................211Fasting Brings Spiritual Rebirth


(nephrons)inthe
kidneys.Alargerintakeofwater,preferablyabout31(morethan3quarts)
perday,isneededforthebestofhealth.Agoodhabitistodrinkaglassof
watereveryhour.Softdrinksprovidewater,buttheyareundesirablebe-
causeofthesugarorthesugarsubstitutesthattheycontain.Carbonated
water,orangejuice,andotherfruitjuicesaregoodsourcesofwater,asis
alsobeer,inlimitedamount.
Onereasonforahighintakeofwateristhatitleadstoahighvolumeof
urine;thisreducestheburdenonthekidneys,whichexcreteadiluteurine
withlessworkthantheydoaconcentratedurine.Thatisespeciallyimpor-
tantforpersonswithimpairedkidneyfunction.
Anotherreasonisthatwithahighintakeofwaterthereislesschance
thatcrystalsofonekindoranotherwillformoutofthebodyfluids.Gout
resultsfromtheformationofcrystalsofsodiumurateinthejointsand
tendons,andpseudo-goutfromthesimilarcrystallization ofcalcium
pyrophosphate dihydrate.Urinarycalculi(kidneystones)involvethefor-
mationofmassesofcrystalsheldinaproteinmatrix.Thecrystalsare
calciumandmagnesiumphosphatesanduratesor,lesscommonly,cystine.
About1percentofpeoplehaveatendencytoformthesestones.Theforma-
tioncanbeavertedbykeepingthewaterintakehigh,neverallowingthe
urinevolumetodrop.
Thevariousclassesoffoods—meats,fish,fruitsandvegetables,grains
andnuts,dairyproducts—allhavevalueinprovidingprotein,fat,carbo-
hydrates,minerals,vitamins,andothervaluablemicronutrients, suchas
gamma-aminobenzoic acid,choline,lecithin,andtheubiquinones.The
amountsoftheseimportantconstituentsaredifferentindifferentfoods,and
itiswisetohaveavarieddiet,onethatappealstoyou,andtosupplement it
withtheimportantvitaminsandmineralsinordertogettheminthe
optimumamounts.
PROTEINS,FATS,CARBOHYDRATES,ANDWATER 31
Theservingsofmeatandfishmustbekeptsmallinordertokeepthe
totalproteinintakedowntotherecommendedamount,0.8gperkilogram
bodyweight.
Ovolactovegetarians, whoaccepteggsandmilkbutnotmeatandfish,
cankeepingoodhealthbytakingsupplementary vitaminsandminerals.
Strictvegetariansneedtoselecttheirvegetablefoodswithcaretoinsure
thattheyhavetheproperintakeofthosevegetablesthatprovidetheessen-
tialaminoacidsthatarepresentinonlysmallamountsinmostvegetable
foods.
Theintakeoffatshouldbelimited,butenoughshouldbeeatentopro-
videtheessentialfats.
Fruits,vegetables,grains,andnutsshouldbeeateninasatisfyingvariety
andamount.Fruitsandvegetablesprovidesomeproteinandfat,large
amountsofcarbohydrates,andalsovitamins,minerals,andothermicro-
nutrients.Ahighintakewasneededinpastcenturiesinordertoprovide
theminimumamountsofthesemicronutrients, aswellascarbohydrate for
energy.Intheneweraofmodernnutritiontheoptimumintakesofvita-
mins,morethancanconvenientlybeprovidedbyfruitsandvegetables,are
availableinsupplements, asdiscussedthroughoutthisbook.Itiswise,
nonetheless,tosupplementthevitaminsupplementswithagoodintakeof
fruitsandvegetables.
Seedsandnutsarelowinvitaminsandhighinproteinandfataswellas
carbohydrateandtotalenergy.Forexample,a1-ouncesnackofalmonds
provides180kilocalories(kcal)offoodenergy,5gofprotein,16goffat,
and6gofcarbohydrate.Asimilarsnackofpeanutsprovides170kcalof
energy,7gofprotein,14goffat,and5gofcarbohydrate.
Theamountofcarbohydrateeatenshouldbekeptdowntotheamount
thatpermitstheingestedfattobeburnedratherthandepositedinthebody.
Youmayhavetolimityourconsumptionofalcoholandofnutsandother
snacks,aswellasthesizeofyourmeals.Theintakeofsucrose(white
sugar,brownsugar,rawsugar,honey,candy,sweetdesserts)shouldbe
keptlow.Cornsyrupconsistsofglucose,anditisanacceptablesweetener
unlesssucrosehasbeenaddedtomakeitsweeter—checkthelabel.The
obesityandatherosclerosis, thetwomostcommonnutritionalafflictions
arisingfrombadhabitswithrespecttothemacronutrients, thatfollow
uponviolationofthesesimplerulesarediscussedinChapter6.
5
FoodsastheSourceof
HeatandEnergy
Oneofthecharacteristics ofhumanbeingsisthattheyareabletodowork.
Theyalsoareabletokeepwarminacoldenvironment.Asourceofenergy
isrequiredfordoingworkandkeepingwarm.
Manyofthesubstancesinourfoodthatenterthebloodstream—thefats
andtheaminoacidsaswellasthecarbohydrates—areburnedinthecellsof
ourtissuesandorganstoprovidetheenergyforvariousbiochemicalreac-
tions,includingthoseinourmusclesthatpermitustodophysicalworkand
thosethatgeneratetheheatenergytokeepuswarm.Thisprocessofburn-
ingistheenzyme-catalyzed combinationofthefuelmoleculeswithoxygen
moleculesthataredistributedthroughthebodybytheblood.Thehydrogen
atomsburntowater,H20,andthecarbonatomstocarbondioxide,C02,
whichiscarriedtothelungsandexhaled.Thenitrogenatomsformurea,
H4N2CO,whichisexcretedintheurine.
Theaverageamountoffoodenergyrequiredbymenis2000to3500
kilocalories(kcal)perdayandforwomen1600to2400.Youngpeople
requiremoreandoldpeopleless.Thequantity2500kcalistheaverage
dailyamount.
Thisamountofenergycouldheatabathtubfullofwater(increasingthe
temperatureof25gallonsofwaterfrom50°Fto100°F).Ifitcouldallbe
usedtodowork,itcouldliftaweightof1400poundstothetopofamile-
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highmountain.Withthesecalculationsinmind,wecanunderstandthat
weneedmorefoodinthewinterthaninthesummer,incoldclimatesthan
inwarmclimates,andthatheavyphysicalworkorstrenuousexercisein-
creasestheneedforfood.
Theconceptoffoodenergywasdiscoveredin1842byayoungGerman
physician,JuliusRobertMayer(1814-1878).Hewastheship'ssurgeon
onaDutchshipsailingtoJavawhenhewonderedwhythesailors,who
weredoingjustasmuchworkeveryday,atemuchlessfoodintheIndian
OceanthanintheNorthSea,andwhythehard-working sailorsatemore
thantheofficers.Heconcludedthatthefoodthatapersoningestsprovides
acertainamountofenergy,whichcanbeusedeitherforheatorforwork.
AtthesametimetheEnglishphysicistJamesPrescottJoulewasmaking
experiments(reportedin1843)todeterminetherelationbetweenworkand
heat.Thesetwothoughtfulpersonsdiscoveredtheveryimportantphysical
lawcalledtheconservationofenergy.
Theenergyvaluesofafoodcanbedeterminedbyburningaweighed
amountofthefoodandmeasuringtheamountofheatgivenoff.Itis
convenienttogivethevaluesforastandardamount,100grams(g,or3V2
ounces)ofthefood.Theenergyvaluesare900kcalper100goffat,415
kcalper100gofstarch,andabout430kcalper100gofprotein.The
valuesforthesugarsarealittlesmallerthanforstarch:395kcalper100g
forsucrose,lactose(milksugar),andmaltose(maltsugar,adisaccharide
madefromstarchbyactionofanenzyme),and375kcalper200gfor
glucoseandfructose.
Inthetablebelowtherearegivenvaluesofthefractionsoftheenergy
providedbyfat,protein,andcarbohydrate inseveraldiets—theaverage
Americandiet,thedietrecommendedbytheU.S.SenateSelectCommittee
onNutritionandHumanNeeds,andanintermediate diet.Thethirddiet
containsmorefatandlesscarbohydratethanthatoftheSenateCommittee.
Energydistributionofsomediets.
PresentU.S.Dietary Intermediate
diet goal1diet
Fat
Protein
Carbohydrate
Starch42%
12%
46%
20%30%
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