 three metastases from a breast
carcinoma are seen in the left lung. The large central
metastasis is surrounded by (a) circularly positioned
vessels (arrow) and a zone, 2-3 mm broad, free of
vessels. Nine months later (b) all three metastases have
increased in size. The largest tumour has increased in
length from 18 to 23 mm. The vessel above it (arrow)
appears increased in length, as if this vessel had been
stretched. Note that the distance to the tumour is
unchanged. Another vessel, branching medial to the
tumour, also undergoes progressive displacement of its
branches away from the tumour during the observa
tion period. A comparison of small vessels within 5~
em of the tumour also shows that a regional general
narrowing of vessels has developed during the nine
months interval.
Another example is illustrated in Fig. Ill: 33. Fig. a
shows the left lung of a 46-year-old man in 1962. The
vessels have smooth walls and ordinary course and
calibre. Eleven years later (b), a small tumour is seen cular zone. The \'essels superior lO this zone are now
stretched (arrow). Two vascular branches medial to the tu
mour have moved apart. The calibres of vessels appear de
creased within a region of 5-6 em diarnerer around the
tumour.
in the left lung. The vessels in tbe superomedial part
of the lung seem to have the same calibre as in 1962.
Some vessels already are tending to deviate away from
the region of the tumour. Nin.e months later (c), the
tumour has grown considerably. Radiating structures
are now seen perpendi cular 10 its surface. The vessels
arc particuJarly narrow in the lower lobe inferior to the
tumour. The vessels also have irregular walls and are
displaced away from the tumour, as compared with
Figs. a and b. Only the large, central pulmonary ancry
and the vessels in the superomedial part of the lung
have about the same calibre in the three different
examinations. A semiaxial projection (d), from the
same time as fig. c, shows clearly a circu.lar deviation
of a na_rrow vessel superior to the tumour.
The displacement of vessels i• often diflicult to
observe in ordinary plain films. Fig. III: 34 a, for ex
ample, shows a squamous cell carcinoma in the poste
rior basal segment of the right lower lobe. Arrows here
point tO a radiolucent zone medial to the tumour. In a
computerized tomogram, however (Fig. III: 34 b), a
zone one centimetre broad is easily recognized be·
tween the tumour and circularly displaced vessels.
Later experimental demonstration (Chapter XIV) will
show that the circular deviation and narrowing of
vessels arc likely to be caused by extensive thromboses
and atrophy of the lung tissue around the tumour.
This locally degenerated tissue is then passively dis·
tended by surrounding nonatrophied tissue.
Malignant and benign neoplasms 33 Fig./11:33. GraduaJ carcular displacement and dt:erease in
calibre of vessels surrounding a primary adenocar cinoma in
the lcrt upper lobe of a 57-year-old man. (a) Age 45. Vessels
appear normal. (b) Age 56. r\ tumour, about 10 mm io dianr
etcr. is seen in the left lung. The ves::tcls in lhc hilum and Lhc:
medial part of the upper lohe h:wc about the ~:lme coljbrc as
seen in u. Around the tumour the Vl."SScls appear narrow. \X1ithjn a 6 em diameter they take a circul:u course. (c) Age
57. A rad1olucenr "A" zone appears nround the ttl!mour. Ra·
dialing sttuccures are also seen. The vessels arc now more
narrow than in band deviate in a circular fashion, particu
larly interior to lhe lUmour. (d) Ag-e 57. Semiaxial proiectjon
sh<.1ws narrowing and circular deviation of vessels superior to
the rumour. H. Differential diagnosis:
"B" zone, pleural thickening
and "retraction pocket".
Pathogenesis of local
retraction of lung and pleura
That a "B" zone can easily be distinguished from
atelectasis by the injection of a sm•ll amount of air iiuo
the pleura has previously been shown (Figs. Fig. Ill: 34. Circular displacement of vessels around a squa
mous cell carcinoma of lhc nght lower lobe in a 6H~year·o.ld
man. (a) Posteroanterior projection. A barely visible radiolu·
cent zone is seen medial to the carcin(lma (arrows).
(b) Transverse compulerized tomogram at the level of the
cemre of the nunour. Large pulmonary vessels mcdjaJ to the
tumour seem to avoid its surface. The radiolucent zone ap
pears here clearly interposed between the vessels and the
mass.
rtl: 11-13). A "B" zone and a density of pleural origin
can usually be distinguished on the basis of radiologic
findings on plain films, even though conclusive proof
may require injection of air into the pleura.
The different findings are schtmatica lly illustrated
in Fig. Ill: 35. The "B" zone (a) has broad, diffuse,
hazy, ill-defined, intrapulmonary borders except
where it reaches an anatomic borderline, such as a
segmental or interlobar septum, where the margin is
sharp. An arcade of small arches can often be demon
strated. The "B" zone disappears after injection of air
into the pleura (b). Locally thickened pleura (c) is
usually irregular. Its distal ends usually taper. The
pleural space is often obliterated w that local pneumo
thorax is impossible (d). A "retraction pocket" (e) is
character ized by linear st.rands which connect with a
funnel-shaped density continuo us with the convex
margin of tbe lung. After air is injected into the pleural
space (j), the density may completely disappear. The
lung tissue is then seen to be limited by persisting local
retraction of the visceral pleura.
Malignant and ben.ign neoplasms 35 "B" zone Thickened pleura
a c
•
b d
•
36 Malignant and benign neoplasms Retraction pocket
f Fig./I/:35. Differemialdiag·
nosis of local "pleural thick·
ening". A "B" zone (a) disap·
pears when (b) air has ente.red
the pleural space. (c) True lo·
cal pleural thickening. The
pleural space is obtitetllted,
corresponding to the thicken·
ing. It does not open when
(d) air enters the pleural
space. (e) Visceral pleutll re·
trdcted toward a tumour by
shrinking fibrous strands (ra·
diating structures ). A retrac
tion pocket of the pleur• allows
local accumulation of pleural
Ouid. This Ouid disappears
after(/) the injection of air
into the pleura, but the retrac·
tion of the lung tissue persists.
Fig. III: 36. Pleural retraction pocktts latetlll to a squamous
cell carcinoma, left lung, 77-yea.r-old man. (a) Postcroanter..
ior projection. A radiolucent "A.. zone surrounds the tu
mour. A "B" zone (arrows) was first suggested in lung adja
cent to the lateral chest wall. (b) Lateral projection. (c)
Transverse computerized tomogram reveals two funnel·
shaped pleural densities typieal of retraction pockets (RP),
opposite two lateral protrusions of the tumour. Fig. II/: 37. Pleural retraction pocket (arrows) adjacent to an
adenocarcinoma in the left upper lobe of a 69-year-old man.
(a) Posteroanterior and (b}oblique radiograph s. (c} Postmor
tem radiograph of the left upper lobe, distended by negative
external pressure. Numerous small radiaring suuctures sur..
round the tumour bur arc: nor \'isible in the in vivo radio
graphs a and b. One of these radiating structures extends to the retracted funnel-shaped surface of the lung. (d) Histo
logical section of some of the radiating structures reveals fi
brotic strands and neoplastic cells in their


 reaction to anodic injury as a
preliminary indication of the effect of treatment. A
platinum string 0.2 nun thick and 20 mm long was
used as the anode in each of eight dogs. The active
surface of the anode was L2.6 mm2• The strings were
introduced percutaneously into the skin, subcutis or
muscle tissue of the side of the neck. The cathode was
a stainless steel arteriographic guide wire in the thorac
ic aorta. The active surface of the cathode was 190
mm2• Ten volts of DC current were then applied
between the electrodes.
Initial levels of current were about 10 rnA, which
increaSed gradually to about 30 mA during one hour.
As the amount of current at 10 volts increased, the
volume of the black, destroyed tissue increased (Fig.
XVII: II). Fig. XVll:l2 shows a section through a
lesion produced with 150 coulombs. The volume of
destroyed tissue around the anode was in this case
about 8 cm3•
A cavity will be produced around the anode as gas is
produced and the tissue dehydrates.
When the anode is placed in subcutaneous fat tissue,
the tissue shrinks and becomes dehydrated and
greyish. In muscle (or lung tissue) the destroyed area
consists of amorphous material without visible cells.
Fig. XVII: 13 illustrates (a) a completely destroyed,
(b) an intermediate and (c) a normal z.one in muscle
around the anode. The width of the intermed iate zone
is approxima tely 0.3 mm. The tissue (c) adjacent to
such lesions contains cells characterized by various
degrees of cloudy swelling. Extensive capillary throm·
hoses are also present in "normal" tissue around the
lesions. In vivo such thromboses should eventually
lead to circulatory disturbances peripheral to the tissue
which has been primarily destroyed. A massive accu
mulation of lcukocyt.es can also be induced in the
vessels and tissue around the destroyed zone. The
destroyed and intermediate z.ones also are dehydrated,
due to electroosmosis. These extensive changes are
Treatment of cancer 283 1mm
easily observable field effects, clearly indicating that
possibilities e.xist for modifying the environment of a
lesion outside the region of primary destruction. It is
evident that field effects are capable of modifying
normal as well as abnormal components of tissue. Only
empirical tests of electrochemical treatment with di
rect current will be able to supply conclusive informa
tion about possible selective effects on neoplastic tis
sue.
Preliminary technical tests have showed that circu
lar or point-sbapcxl electrodes produce circular or
spherical primary lesions and that long string elec
trodes produce cylindrical or ovoid lesions. These re
sults require that the anode and cathode must also be
separated by a distance of at least the expected diame
ter of the primary, proton induced, black anodic lesion
at a potential difference between the electrodes of less
than IS volts. Forty volts applied between one subcu
taneous electrode (anode) in the left thoracic wall and
one (cathode) in the right abdominal wall in a dog
produced cylindrical interelectrode damage in the
skin, ribs, lung, diaphragm, stomach, liver and the
abdominal wall as an effect of an electric short circuit
between the electrodes (Fig. XVII: 14). The current
through this dog was allowed to cross the tissues for
over four hours. Coagulation necrosis appeared in a
cylindrical core through the different interpositioned
tissues, without any regard to their morphologic
boundaries. The diameter of this core was about 4-5
284 Treatment of cancer Fig. XVJ/: 13. Perianodic
necrosis of muscle after 10
volts, ISO coulombs, direct
current in a dog. Histologic
section from edge of necro
tic zone shows (a) complete
CO<Iglllation necrosis, (h) a
transition zone to (c) nor
mal-appearing tissue. Hae
matoxylin·tm in stain.
em and the border with surrounding tissues rather well
demarcated.
The application of an electric field over the heart is
generally to be avoided (72). It was, however, fouod
that transpulmonary direct current at 20 volts in the
dog produced no disturbances of rhythm or any other
evidence of cardiac injury. The current was led
through an arteriograpbic guide wire (cathode) in a
plastic catheter introduced intravenously through the
heart and placed with its tip in a pulmonary artery.
The anode was placed in the pulmonary parenchyma.
Cardiac arrhythmias caused by direct current have
been previously studied in experiments by Phillips
(48). In two experiments in dogs he tried to induce
cardiac arrhythmias via a grounded electrode (cathode)
over the left upper chest and the anode in the coeliac
axis. Current flow as much as 10 mA produced no
cardiac irregularities. When the anode was placed in
the aortic arch and the grounded plate was placed
against the buttocks, no irregular bean beats were
observed (current.;; 10 rnA). Even when the anode was
placed in the left ventricle, currents below 2-3 mA had
no effect on the myocardium. Above this level, howev
er, premature contractions were produced. At 6 mA
the cardiac rhythm became very irregular. Fibrillation
was induced at levels of 8 rnA or higher.
Whenever current is applied, voltage must be in
creased slowly, e.g., from no current to 10 V in one
minute. Whenever a treatment is concluded, voltage Fig. XVII: 14. Direct cur
rent at high voltage(40 volts
in this example) shon-cir
cuits most physiological,
preferential pathways for
current in different tissues.
An indiscriminate mass of
coagulation necrosis is the
result. Anodic electrode in
the left thoracic wall of a
dog, cathodic electrode in
the right abdominal waU.
(a) Chest wall. (b) Ribs.
(c) Diaphragm. (d) Stomach.
(t) Liver edge. (/) Abdomi
nal waU.
must be decreased slowly to zero. Otherwise, rapid
changes of current produce undesirable effects, e.g.,
pain or muscle contractiuns. When electrodes were
placed 4-10 em apart in the lungs, no apparent side
effects were observed in dogs given "'IS coulombs of
current per kg bodyweight, either immecliately or dur
ing an observation time of 3 weeks following each
experiment of treatment with direct current.
3. Prelimiruu-y conclusions
At the interfaces of electrode and tissue, easily detect
able morphologic changes can be seen in animal ex
periments. At these interfaces a primary ionization
takes place. A secondary ionizarion is, however, also suggested in living material at electrode~uivalent
sites (Chapter XII, XIII, XIV) as a function of field
induced migraticm and diffusicm of primarily icmized mate
rials from the regions of the active surfaces of the
electrodes. These rrtigrations and diffusions (e.g., of
protons from the anode and hydroxyl ions from the
cathode) will interfere with the functions of living
cells, wwcb thereby become injured and will conse
quently deliver ionized material. Further ccUular and
tissue clisturbances will ensue from e.lectric field
forces, leading to sequences of injury reactions.
The supporting e.lectrolytes and their associated var
iously charged materials (e.g., thrombocytes, leuko
cytes, red blood cells, charged metabolites and cell
debris) will be transported in the electric field under
the influence of the tissue matrix. Dielectric materials
Treatment of cancer 285 sucb. as water will also be transported in tb.e electric
field, a process depending to a large extent on the
tissue matrix (Chapter IX). Tissue acidity and alkalin
ity in the anodic and cathodic fields, respectively, will
also influence the chemical composition of transported
materials. Distinction should also be made between
the influence of a tissue matrix in vitro and in vivo.
The living tissue provides a variety of active effects,
such as buffering capacity and effects of tissue circula
tion. Altered physicochemical properties of matrices of
tissue, e.g., their surface charges, are also part of the
secondary injury of tissue. In order to direct attention
to such important, extremely complex discrepancies
between electrophoresis in vitro and in vivo, the au
thor deliberately chose a somewhat provocative term
for direct current treatment of tumours in the prelimi
naty report, "Electrophoretic ionization in the treat
ment of malignant tumours


 but  all over  the United  States  and  in different
parts  of the World—and  I mean  by that  those  who  will
come  into  the Application  of the Work ? You  have  a little
more  than  three  hundred  seventy-four  thousand  members
I believe  now.  I have  not checked  it up Myself,  but Beloved
Saint  Germain  has the record,  and  when  the Messengers  re-
turn  to the Shrine  Class  in July,  there  will  be more  than  two 234 THE  "I AM99  DISCOURSES
hundred  thousand  added  to that  number.  I shall  not  say
how  many  more.  This  should  be of sufficient  encourage-
ment  for you  all to know,  unless  this  were  the  Eternal
Truth  of Life,  It could  not expand  and  draw  to Itself  Its
own.
You have  seen  all of the various  angles  of Truth  already.
Those  who  have  been  drawn  to this  "I AM"  Activity  far
exceed  anything  else.  This  has  brought  True  Understand-
ing! In This  Ascended  Master  Understanding,  you  have
the culmination  of all. There  is not one  thing  left  unsaid,
or unexplained  by which  you  may  gain  your  Victory.
Therefore,  those  who  will  stand  by and  apply  It, will  have
their  Eternal  Freedom.
I say to you,  as One  who  has Authority  to set aside  time
and space:  to dissolve  and  consume  the human  accumula-
tion,  the creation  of Individuals;  and  to remove  the dis-
carnates  from  the Earth;  there  is not one  of you,  who  can-
not have  your  Freedom  in every  way  quickly,  by two  simple
things.
Since  you  have  come  to know  the  "Beloved  Mighty  I
AM Presence,"  take  a firm  unyielding  stand  to hold  Har-
mony  in your  feeling  and  make  your  Earnest  Application.
There  is not  one  of you,  who  could  not  be Free  in six
months.  I trust  those,  for whom  their  own  human  creations
have  been  dissolved  and  consumed,  will  feel  and  take  ad-
vantage  of the  Opportunity  with  greater  power  in their
Application;  greater  intensify,  greater  earnestness  and
greater  Determination.  Beloved  Ones,  when  you  have  lived DISCOURSE  XVIII  235
for centuries  in human  creations  and  accumulation  which
has been  gathered  up to this  time—you  of course  do not
realize  it; but  the feeling,  the power  and  the energy  re-
leased  thru  discord,  has  made  this  condition  of today.  In
order  to reverse,  dissolve  and  consume  it, you  must  know
you are undoing  in a few weeks  or a few  months,  what  you
have  been  centuries,  hundreds  of centuries  accumulating!
If you  really  understand  and  know  your  Privilege  today,  is
the Greatest  Privilege  of all your  pilgrimages  upon  Earth;
you will  realize  the Great  Mercy  of the Great  Law  of Life,
which  provided  a Means  of doing  it.
You will  remember  the  Great  Astrea,  Myself,  Beloved
Saint  Germain,  Jesus  and  Various  Ones  who  are Certain
Authority  for Certain  Activities.  Do you  suppose  We  just
of Our  Own  Desire  became  This ? Oh No!  The  Great  Law
of Life,  which  is governed  by Those  Great  Beings  whom
Beloved  Saint  Germain  has presented  to you,  as the Central
Focus  of Power  for This  System  of Worlds,  made  Us the
Authority  for These  Special  Activities.  Then  you  know  that
We act wholly  thru  the Authority  of Life.
Your  Higher  Mental  Body  knows  your  Requirement,
why  you  are  in this  particular  embodiment;  and  what
brought  you  here.  We may  not interfere  with  that,  unless
We receive  the Call  from  your  "I AM  Presence,"  thru  your
Higher  Mental  Body.  Do not  come  back  and  say  to the
Messengers:  "There  is a contradiction."  Beloved  Ones,
there  could  not  be a contradiction  in the Law  of Life!  It
is the Individual's  lack  of Understanding,  which  some  peo-236 THE  "I AM99  DISCOURSES
pie seize  upon  and  by which  they  try to find  discrepancies.
This  Law  of Life  is Unerring!  It makes  no mistakes!  We
live in accord  with  It and  are  obeying  It! When  your
Higher  Mental  Body  calls  to Us, for the Assistance  which
must  be rendered,  not a thing  in all human  creation  could
prevent  It!
Let us clear  this.  You  might  say:  "Why  does  the Higher
Mental  Body,  whose  Focus  of Life  is All-wise  and  All-
powerful,  call on Us" ? The  Messengers  have  explained,  but
I want  you  to have  it definitely  clear  this  time!  When  you
have  accumulated  about  you,  all the discord  which  is your
creation  of the past;  you  do not always  obey  the Direction
from  your  Higher  Mental  Body.  We,  as Ascended  Beings
having  gone  thru  all this  process;  having  attained  Our  As-
cension  thru  Self-Conscious  Effort,  thru  This  Identical  Ap-
plication—NOW  THE  CONSCIOUSNESS  WHICH
WE ARE,  KNOWS  EVERY  REQUIREMENT.  You
will pardon  Me,  if I use this  expression—but  the stubborn
human  Being,  who  will  not  yield  and  respond  to the im-
pulse  from  its own  Higher  Mental  Body,  must  sometimes
be given  Assistance,  in order  to let that  Impulse  thru.  When
We pour  Our  Light  Radiation,  which  is Our  Means  of
Assistance,  We  take  out  of the  Individual's  feeling,  the
stubborn  rebellion  or resistance,  so the Power  of Its Presence
can get thru  to render  the Service.
Now  do you  understand  why  in this  Class,  you  feel  so
wonderful;  you  feel  so at Peace  and  Rest;  and  you  feel  as
though  you  could  accomplish  anything ? Because  the Still-DISCOURSE  XVIII  237
ing of your  human,  has made  it possible  for the Current  of
Energy  from  your  Presence,  to flow  forth  unqualified  by
anything,  but the Harmony  which  is within  your  feeling.
When  Individuals  come  into  the room  to criticize  and
condemn,  they  are filled  with  turmoil  in their  feeling.  They
could  not receive  anything,  if it were  to save  their  lives.  It
would  be impossible!  Therefore,  they  should  be Honorable
enough  to stay  away.  This  is the Law  I am citing  to you—
the Law  of your  Life,  each  one's  Life.  Therefore,  those  who
have  a desire  to revolve  discord;  find  discrepancies;  or
something  wrong,  will  find  it; because  the  wrong  is in
their  own  consciousness  and  feeling;  and  so far as they  are
able to see, they  see only  what  is within  their  own  feeling!
Their  feeling  is their  desire  world;  and  they  only  desire
what  is within  their  own  feeling!  That  is why  one  who  is
out of harmony,  coming  into  the room,  would  not receive
anything,  except  sometimes


 s BOL T score had increased to 10 seconds, and
she was already feeling much more in control of her breathing. She no
longer felt that she was not getting enough air while at rest.In weeks  two and three, Denise began gentle, light, slow, deep breathing
and relaxation. She downloaded some recorded relaxation exercises and
played them twice daily, once before bed and again when she woke in the
morning. By practicing relaxatio n to gently lower breathing volume toward
normal, it is possible to begin the process of reversing years of stress.
Denise also practiced gentle, light, slow, deep breathing for 10 minutes
every hour to continue her progress throughout the day.
If you have high blood pressure, it’s important to go slowly and gently
when practicing reduced breathi ng exercises so as not to put added pressure
on your body. Practicing light, slow, deep breathing stimulates the
baroreceptors and activates the parasympathetic nervous system, bringing
you into a relaxed state. Your BOL T score will increase each week as you
continue to practice. This will help lower your blood pressure, making you
less reliant on medication. If you are currently taking medicatio n to control
high blood pressure, it’s import ant to consult a medical profes sional when
your BOL T score reaches 20 seconds so that your medication can be
adjusted to suit your current condition.
Over several months, Denise’ s high blood pressure and cholesterol both
normalized, and she reported much higher energy levels. She also felt
calmer than she had for many years. Her BOL T score increased to 28
seconds, which,  considering it was only 5 seconds when she began, is
remarkable. Denise’ s health improved, and her doctor altered her
medication based on her progress.
Denise’ s ongoing routine is as follows:
• She practices 10 minutes of light, slow, and deep breathing exercises four times
each day, with one session just before bed and one just after waking.
• She tapes her mouth closed during sleep to ensure nasal breathing at night.
• She practices Breathing Recovery  whenever she feels anxious or stressed.
• She walks, with her mouth closed, for half an hour daily.
• She observes her breathing periodically throughout the day and avoids taking big
breaths through her mouth.
The benefits of slow breathing and relaxation are twofold: the
baroreceptors become more responsive to changes in blood pressure, and
the BOL T score increases. The reason Denise’ s BOL T score improved so
noticeably was that her sensitivi ty to blood CO2 had decreased. There is aninverse relationship between sensitivity to CO2 and the sensiti vity of the
baroreceptors19—those movem ent-sensitive nerve endings that work to
regulate blood pressure. When the sensitivity to CO2 is lower, which  is the
case in healthy breathing, the baroreceptors are stronger and more able to
maintain blood pressure at healthy levels.
As we discussed in Chapter Four, there’ s a link between HRV and the
baroreceptors. This means that better HRV leads to better -regulated blood
pressure. Low HRV is a feature in adults20 and children21 with
hypertension. Autonomic dysregulation is present in the early stages of
hypertension20. Scientists suggest that because HRV provides an important
window into the responses of the autonomic nervous system, HRV
biofeedback may be valuable in treating hypertension.22 A 2013 study into
evidence-based applications for HRV biofeedback suggests that
biofeedback could be helpful in strengthening the baroreflex.23
OceanofPDF.comNCHAPTER TEN
FREEDOM FROM RESPIRATORY
DISCOMFORT
WHA T IS ASTHMA?
o book on breath ing would be complete without a discussion about
asthma. But just what is asthma? The word asthma  is borrowed
from the ancient Greek ἆσθμα, âsthma, meaning “laborious
breathing,1 shortness of breath,2 or panting.”3 Reference to the condition
can be found in ancient Hebrew, Egyptian, and Indian medical writings, and
clear observations of patients experiencing asthma attacks exist as early as
the second century CE.
The categorizat ion of asthma was refined in the second half of the
nineteenth century2 when English physician Henry  Hyde Salter published
his book, On Asthma and Its Treatment, a volume that one 1985 article
describes as “the best book on asthma to appear during the nineteenth
century.”4 In this work, Salter, who was himself asthmatic, describ es
paroxysmal breathlessness of a “peculiar character” with periods of healthy
breathing between attacks. This description perfectly captures a disorder in
which the airways narrow due to inflammation and contraction of the
smooth muscle. By the late nineteenth century, the medical community had
accepted the view that asthma was a distinct condition with a clear set of
causes and treatment requirements.
The Canadian physician, Sir William Osler, who is sometimes credited
as the father of modern medicine, wrote about asthma in his 1892
textbook.5 He described the symptoms of the disease as:• Spasming of the bronchial muscles
• Swelling and inflammation in the airways
• Having distinctive, gelatinous mucus secretions
• Resembling hay fever, and being sensitive to atmosphere, climate, and allergens
• Running in families, often beginning in childhood and lasting a lifetime
• Sometimes triggered by fright, strong emotion, overeating, or particular foods
Asthma was treated predominantly by managing exacerbations with the
use of bronchodilators taken in the form of oral inhalers. Over -reliance on
this medication  was believed to be a contributing factor in various
epidemics of asthma death in the United States, United Kingdom, and
Australia in the 1960s, and in New Zealand in the mid 1980s.2 These deaths
drew attention to shortfalls in asthma treatment and emphasize d the extent
to which asthma was still not clearly understood.
By the 1980s, doctors had more knowledge about the role of allergen
exposure as an asthma trigger. However, although the primary characteristic
of asthma—bloc ked or narrow airways—was well recognized and easy to
diagnose, the causal mechanisms were still not fully understood.
While current thought questions  whether inflammation is the root cause
of asthma, it is certainly a factor in the disease. In eosinophilic asthma,
inflammation occurs as part of an allergic or immune system reaction,
which causes specific white blood cells called eosinophils to be released.
An increase in white blood cells typically leads to an inflammatory
response, causing the airways to thicken. The resulting fluid and mucus
may result in bronchospasm and asthma symptoms.6
THE CONGESTION CONNECTION
The nose and lungs form a single, unified airway. This means that where
inflammation is present, it can travel from the nose to the lungs and from
the lungs to the nose.7 This is one reason people with asthma experience
high levels of nasal congestion.  The normal response to a stuffy nose is to
begin breathing through the mouth. This, however, increases breathing
volume, draws cold, unfiltered, dry air into the airways, and makes the
symptoms of asthma worse. Habitual mouth breathing also affects sleep and
causes or contributes to stress.People with asthma often don’t realize how much the condi tion can
impact their overall health, but asthma can lead to fatigue, poor
concentration, and anxiety. As you’ll read in the next chapter, it can also
have an enormous effect on things we would otherwise take for granted,
such as the ability to enjoy a healthy sex life. As with other  respiratory
conditions and underlying breathing pattern disorders, when breathing is
affected, so is the body and the mind.
For any child or adult with asthm a, the switch to nose breathing and the
practice of breathing exercises to normalize breathing volume can be life
changing. When I work with a client, I expect their asthma symptoms to
decrease by 50% in just two weeks. There will also be notable
improvements in their sleep patterns, ability to focus, concentration, and
levels of stress.
The airways of people with asthma are particularly prone to narrowing.
This is due to a combination of factors including inflammatio n, increased
mucus secretion, and constriction of the smooth muscle surrounding the
airways. When the airways narrow, a feeling of breathlessness occurs. As
the body tries to compensate for the lack of air, breathing becomes faster,
and the volume  of inhaled air increases. The sensation of air hunger may
encourage the switch from nasal to oral breathing.
Normal breathing volume for a healthy adult is now between five and
eight liters per minute.8 This volume has actually increased. Twenty years
ago, normal minute ventilation was between four and six liters, with six
liters considered the upper limit. A minute volume of eight liters per minute
implies a breathing rate of 16 breaths per minute, which is too fast. In my
opinion, eight liters is an unhealthy minute volume, and it makes me
wonder, has modern living changed our breathing patterns so much that it is
now normal to overbreathe?
In contrast, in people with asthma, resting ventilation is typically
between 10 and 15 liters per minute.9–11 While it is common for the
narrowing of the airways to cause breathing volume to


 or family member whom you love.
Be supportive enough of yourself to say “No” when the most powerful
move would be to say “No.” Not only to avoid the food, but to af firm the
most powerful you. “No, I will not go over to the dessert table. No, I will
not go out tonight because I know that group will just sit around eating. No,
I will not buy that bag of chocolate.”
And be supportive enough of yourself to say “Y es” when the most
powerful move would be to say “Y es.” “Y es, I will check out kale salad
even though I’ve never eaten that kind of food before. Y es, I will pick up
that yoga video today. Yes, I will take a walk in the park and allow my body
to feel more healthy and productive.” Even the smallest ef forts can have
huge ef fects.
Some of those ef fects go way beyond weight loss, influencing your
thinking about other things as well. For instance, this situation has given
you an opportunity to realize more fully the suf fering that many people go
through every day of their lives. For suf fering gives you x-ray vision into
the suf fering of others. Y our own ef forts at transformation have made you
understand more deeply both the pain as well as the redemptive
opportunities of the human race. Through your suf fering, you will come to
have real wisdom; and through your wisdom, you will come to know joy.
But are you ready for joy, really? Are you ready to be the person who
does not suf fer from this compulsion? Who does not obsess about food?
Who does not act against your own self-interest in such a pernicious way?
Are you ready to let go of not only the behavior of overeating, but also thevery consciousness of the person who overeats? Are you ready for food to
no longer even be a big deal  in your life? Are you ready to be spiritually
born anew into the light of your true being as a child of the divine, over
whom such darkness as food compulsion holds no sway? Are you ready to
let go of the psychological and emotional habits, not just the physical ones,
that have fueled your compulsion?
These are the questions life puts in front of you now. If your answer to all
of them is a passionate yes, then you are on the path to rebirth. And even if
it’s a weary yes, your way forward is guaranteed.
Now your assignment is to write a letter. It’s like a Dear John letter to the
imposter who’ s been masquerading as you, the person who sneaks into the
kitchen to eat whatever she can find, who gets into the car to scour the
neighborhood for whatever is open so she can get some food, who cannot
control herself when food is present in the room, who hides in big clothes
and cannot bear the sight of the mirror. She isn’ t you; she’ s just an illusion
of you who has snuck her way into your three-dimensional reality and will
leave the instant you command her to. When Jesus said, “Satan, get thee
behind me,” that’ s what he meant.
Even in a moment when you’ve given in and begun to overeat, realizing
with horror that you’re headed down that dark and slippery slope, don’ t
despair. When you hear your fear -mind ar guing, “W ell, I already ate the
cake, so I may as well go for the M&M’ s. Why bother to stop now? I
already messed up, so I may as well continue,” own your power and
command her to leave.
Refusal to eat the first bite of cake is not your only chance for a moment
of power. It’s just as significant when, having eaten the cake already, you
can refuse the second piece, or the entire bag of M&M’ s sitting in the
cabinet. Any point of the process is a moment of power, if it’ s a moment of
conscious choice on behalf of your sane and self-loving self.
Say out loud: “In the name of God, I command that you leave.” Y ou
don’t have to believe me that this works; you will find out for yourself.The letter you now write is both a command and a good-bye. It is a
leave-taking, a statement of independence from a master you will no longer
allow to enslave you, and with whom you no longer agree to conspire.
The letter, once written, belongs on your altar. It includes three parts:
1. Why I allowed you to live in me, and the ways that I said yes to you:
Example:  As much as I hated you, you wer e something I could hide
behind. I didn’ t have to r eally show up for my life, because I always had
an excuse why this or that wasn’ t a real option for me. In hiding behind
you, I didn’ t have to face my fear of being skinny and beautiful and r eally
participating in life.
2. Why I no longer need you, and what I have come to r ealize:
Example:  I have learned that ther e is str ength within me that I never
knew I had. I have r ealized that ther e is a Divine spirit in me, and I serve
no one by r efusing it. It is a gift fr om God and it is humble, not arr ogant,
to live in this spirit. I am a child of a Divine Cr eator, and it is my
responsibility to the universe, not just a gift to myself, to r eceive His
spirit and allow it to dir ect me in everything I do.
3. What I say to you now, through the authority of Divine Mind:
Example:  What we had is over. In the name of God, I command you to
release me. In the name of God, I command you to depart. In the name of
God, the door shall be sealed behind you. And so it is.
Your letter is an adjunct to a paragraph from my book A Return to Love,
which has resonated with many people seeking to repudiate their
weaknesses and embrace their God-given strengths:
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that
we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that
most frightens us. W e ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gor geous,
talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? Y ou are a child ofGod. Y our playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing
enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’ t feel insecure
around you. W e are all meant to shine, as children do. W e were born to
make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It’ s not just in some of
us; it’ s in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously
give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from
our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.
You are not yet, perhaps, fully liberated from your own fear. But you are
getting there. W ithin the holiness of your own mind, you’re beginning to
see the outlines of a you who has left this hell behind her. Consider the
mere idea of her existence; breathe in the thought; embrace the possibility.
And she will begin to take shape.
The healed you is not an expression of a “managed” situation, but rather
of a truly transformed one. She does not yet have deep roots within your
nervous system, but she has roots within your soul. As the memory of the
real you, she is a creation of the divine. And what is divinely created cannot
be uncreated. The true you, free of all torment related to food, lives already
in the realm of Divine Mind and is waiting for your permission to be born
into the world.
I join with you in absolute conviction that she will be born. And she
embodies something far more glorious than merely a healthy relationship to
food. She delivers a peace that only love can bestow.
During this time of gestation, have faith in what is happening inside you.
Do not let appearances fool you. Do not look at your flesh and wince. Do
not look at it and give in to self-loathing. Y es, old flesh undoubtedly
remains, but its cause is fading even as you read this. Looking at your body,
realize that it is a changeable condition. Y our flesh has merely responded to
your mind. Now celebrate that you are changing  your mind.
The womb of your consciousness has been impregnated with a divine
idea: the thought that a permanently freer, more perfect you is possible.
This impregnation is a mystery into which your soul must enter, as you
allow to occur within you a miraculous process of death and rebirth. The
old you, the obsessive you—the one who carries all the patterns of your
pain—will now cease to exist.Who you used to be, you will be no longer—and who you were created
to be will now shine forth. She is taking form inside a sacred place—the
realm of infinite possibility that lives inside your heart. T urn there and you
will find her. She is waiting for you. And she will appear in the twinkling of
an eye.
Reflection and Prayer
Close your eyes and relax into a meditative space.
On


ed one. Itwelcomed women with open
arms and, ifweleave therenegade M.D.’ saside, their numbers almost equal those of
male Hygienic professionals.How many ofyouhave heard ofLouisa May Alcott? Yes,allofyouhave. Buthow
many ofyouknow thatshewasaHygienist? That herfather wasaHygienist? That her
brother W illiam Alcott was a professional Hygienist and was also a brilliant writer?
I’msure you’ve allheard ofFlorence Nightingale, who gave new dignity anddirec-
tion to the profession of nursing. She was a Hygienist.
How many ofyouhave heard ofEllen White? ShewasaHygienist who founded the
religion we know today as the Seventh Day Adventists.
There aremany unsung heroines among women who were Hygienic professionals.
Mary Gove, Susan Nichols, Linda Burfield Hazzard andothers were acredit toboth the
profession of Hygiene and to womanhood.
Perhaps themost famous Hygienist ofthefairsexwas Florence Nightingale. Her
daring onthebattle fields ofeastern Europe stilldraws ouradmiration forthecourage
ofherconvictions. TheBritish were fighting theRussians andmore soldiers were dying
behind thebattle lines than onthem. Thephysicians andtheir treatments were killing off
the wounded and ailing faster than the Russians.
When Florence Nightingale arrived onthebattle scene shereally took chargedespite
thephysicians. What shedidwas avery simple thing: shewent totherooms ofthe
wounded andailing andopened thewindows forfresh air.Shewould notpermit drugs.
Shegave thepatients water which wasagainst medical policy atthetime. Sherejected
heavy feeding and, infact, formany,anyfeeding atall.Being confined toabattlefield
hospital hadbeen adeath sentence before. Now almost allthewounded andsickbecame
well speedily.It’sallhistory andFlorence Nightingale became famous because ofher
tremendous success employing themere rudiments ofHygienic methods. This isallthe
more phenomenal when youconsider thatMs.Nightingale lived inamedical ageandin
aman’ sworld. Shedefied themedics andwon. Shewastruly apioneer Hygienist. The
world, despite itspoverty onthehealth scene, isstillricher forherhaving been amongst
our forebears.
2.5. The Character Of Disease
2.5.1 Diseases Are Not Contagious
2.5.2 How Plagues and Epidemics Develop
2.5.3 Drugs are Dangerous to Both Bacteria and Human Cells
Inorder tounderstand disease, wemust understand health. Health istheenjoyment
offullfaculties andfunctioning power.Disease isnottheopposite ofhealth butanex-
pression ofhealthy vitality while under theburden oftoxicosis. Disease isabody-insti-
tuted and conducted crisis for the purpose of purifying and repairing itself.
Disease iscaused byindulging inpractices orbeing subjected tomaterials andin-
fluences notnormal tothehuman organism: thattowhich wearenotadapted willcause
disease.
Itisamisconception that wehave tofight disease. Itwill notoccur unless itis
caused. Ahuge catalog ofmaterials andinfluences which areabnormal tothebody could
begiven, butit’snotthatcomplicated. Weneed only tomaintain thesimple needs oflife
which build andsustain health. Weshould consume only pure water asthirst demands
andwholesome rawripe fruits, vegetables, nuts andseeds asgenuine hunger dictates.
Wearefrugivores, anditistoadietoffruits asnature delivers them thatwearebiolog-
ically adapted.
Further,weareadapted topure air,sunshine, restandsleep, pleasant environment,
emotionally balanced companions -inshort weareadapted toaharmonious world. We
aresoconstituted thathealth results when allourphysical, mental, emotional, intellectu-
al,andaesthetic needs aremet. Thus diseases other than degenerative ones may besaid
to be body crises for the purpose of restoring health.Thecause, purpose, andnature ofdisease have now been delineated. Certain ques-
tions will be explained below.
2.5.1 Diseases Are Not Contagious
STUDENT : Is it true that diseases are not contagious in any sense?
INSTRUCT OR: That iscorrect. Diseases arenotcontagious inanysense simply be-
cause they arebody instituted. Wecannot transfer ourtoxic load tosomeone else. That
should beself-evident. AHygienist cangointo asickroom andnotsufferabitforit.
Obviously most physicians andnurses andother people gotothesickrooms, even those
housing themost so-called contagious diseases. They never contract thedisease orsuffer
even though onoccasion medics claim they do.Youcannot transfer your toxic materials
toanother person unless youhave itdrawn outofyouandinjected intotheperson. The
medics do,indeed, dothatintransfusions. Butthecontagion here ismedically induced
rather than occurring within the realm of natural possibilities.
Itissaidthatcolds, flu,leprosy,andanumber ofother things arecontagious. Aswe
learn more, diseases become lessandlesscontagious. Asthma, cancer,psoriasis, menin-
gitis, poliomyelitis andalong listofother diseases have come offthecontagious list.
Measles, chicken pox, andother affections arestillonthelistofdiseases saidtobecon-
tagious. Theonly thing contagious about these diseases ismedical ignorance. That isthe
most contagious of all.
2.5.2 How Plagues and Epidemics Develop
The reason thatthere seems tobe“epidemics” isthatthetrue contagion isanepi-
demic ofsimilar badhabits. Wealleatpretty much thesame junk, aresubjected tothe
same seasons, thesame type ofhousing and, inmany other ways, indulge thesame
health-sapping practices. It’snowonder thatmany ofussufferthesame diseases. Like
causes beget likeeffects. Ofcourse thisismodified inthehuman situation bythediathe-
sis of each individual.
Thus weseethat, within thecontext ofagiven family orgroup, people have more or
less the same bad habits and suf fer the same diseases.
This business about incubation periods ofgerms and viruses isstrictly medical
mythology. We’ll get into the depths of that and study it methodically in later lessons.
Towhat areplagues andepidemics attributed? Today’ sepidemics areforthemost
partinvented andpublicized inAmerica bytheCenter forDisease Control inAtlanta,
Georgia. Itisafederal service that does yeoman service forthemedical profession.
When thedrug companies want toselllotsoffluvaccine, measles vaccine, etc.they get
CDC torelease thescare propaganda thatstampedes thepublic intothephysicians’ of-
fices forshots. Toentertain thethought thatvaccines injected intopeople makes them
immune isanabsurdity notworthy ofserious consideration—it isaspecies ofvoodoo-
ism.
Epidemics today result, Ireassure you, from mass indulgence ofthesame badhabits
andsubjection tothesame pathogenic living conditions. It’snoaccident thatalmost 90%
oftheaffections labeled generally ascolds andinfluenza occur within aseven-month
period of the year.
Thereason epidemics occur inwinter andnotinsummer should beobvious. Ifany-
thing, microbial lifeismore active insummer justasweareandtheir functions are
depressed inwinter.Butloandbehold, microbial forms oflifearesaid tobemore ac-
tiveandtocause epidemics. That’ snonsense ofcourse. Inthewinter weeatlesswhole-
some food—we eatmore junk. Wedonotexercise asmuch. Westayindoors andbreathe
foul air.Inthesummer wegetmore sunshine, more exercise, more fresh air,fresh ripe
fruits—in short welivemore healthfully insummer andlesshealthfully inwinter.Con-
ditions cause ustosoliveastogenerate ourdiseases. General conditions cause generalillhealth. Itisnotcontagion ofgerms butcontagion ofpathogenic conditions thatcreate
what are termed plagues or epidemics.
2.5.3 Drugs are Dangerous to Both Bacteria and Human Cells
Hygienists orLife Scientists deplore themedical practice offeeding theailing and
drugging them too.When ill,thecontinuance offeeding alone isenough tothwart the
healing forces within. Buttheaddition ofdrugs sodestroys vital powers thatthebody
must often redirect itspurification efforts tofreeing itself from themore virulent poisons
administered. Thus itisseen thatmedical professionals aredeath-dealing rather than be-
ing life-enhancing.
Yes,drugs killbacteria. Butthey’re justasdeadly toallforms ofmetabolic life.That
which deranges anddestroys themetabolic functions ofbacteria usually does likewise
tothecells ofall


 quarts ofwater daily.To
maintain bodily balance, onealso loses approximately thesame amount. This water is
gained from food andliquid sources, andalso, from oxidative sources. Oxidative wa-
terismerely water thatisformed bythechemical reaction ofhydrogen combining with
oxygen within the body.
Thebody loses water through thekidneys andbowels. Italsoloses water through the
lungs, andthrough theskin asperspiration. Perspiration cools theskin when itevapo-
rates, which helps tomaintain body temperature, butitcanbedangerous oreven fatal if
thebody loses toomuch water.Onanextremely hotdaywemay loseasmuch asaquart
ofwater perhour through perspiration. Losing eight quarts bythismethod would mean
death.
When water islostbytheblood, theblood becomes denser.When thishappens, wa-
terisdrawn intothecapillaries from theintercellular fluid sothattheblood canmaintain
its flow and carry away unneeded heat in the body.
Theskin stops theevaporation ofthewater inthebody.Itisthestructure from which
85% ofthebody’ sheat islost. Sweat isaclear fluid, mostly water,anditmay contain
toxins. Sweat isexcreted through thepores oftheskin. Heat islostbyradiation andthe
evaporation ofsweat from theskin. Typically wemay lose apintofwater daily dueto
sweat.14.3. Other Body Uses Of Water
Thebody needs water fortheproper functioning ofitsglandular systems. Thesalivary
glands inthemouth andtheglands inthetongue help prepare food fordigestion and
keep the mouth moist.
The hypothalamus, located within thebrain, regulates theconservation, replenish-
ment, andelimination ofwater.Itcanbeaffected bythetype ofwater youdrink, since
inorganic mineral deposits canimpair itsfunctioning. Also easily damaged byimpure
water are the thyroid, the adrenals and the pituitary glands.
Thepancreas hasasitsfunction themanufacture ofdigestive juices andinsulin, and
it utilizes water in their manufacturing.
Theuses ofwater inthebody aresomultifarious thatwecan’tbegin tolistthem all
here!
14.4. Water In Our Diet
14.4.1 Natural Diet Is W ater Suf ficient
14.4.2 How Much W ater Should Be Drunk
14.4.3 When W e Should Drink W ater
Since water issoimportant totheproper functioning ofourorganism, it’scrucial
thatwecome toanunderstanding ofwhen todrink, how much todrink andwhat kind of
water is best fit to drink.
14.4.1 Natural Diet Is Water Sufficient
Firstly,weshould stress thatthere arenohard andfastrules astohow much water
aperson needs. Those people eating ofman’ snatural dietary—raw fruits, vegetables,
nuts andseeds—will certainly need lesswater than aperson eating aconventional diet
ofmeats, breads, cooked foods, etc.Aperson accustomed totheHygienic dietpartakes
ofadiet that isbasically water -sufficient. Under most circumstances, thefoods them-
selves contain enough water foroptimum functioning. Thenaturally ripened fruits that
weeattypically contain upwards of80% ofthepurest distilled water.Such water isideal
for human consumption.
14.4.2 How Much Water Should Be Drunk
There areinstances, nevertheless, inwhich aperson subsisting ontheHygienic di-
etary might need additional water.Such times would include days ofheavy toxin elimi-
nation andduring afast. Wealso may need additional water when exerting ourselves in
thehotsun. Thebody willdetermine itsparticular water needs andmanifest thisneed as
thirst. W e should readily accommodate our thirst with water of the purest kind.
Aperson who eatsatypical American dietcontaining processed junk foods, saltand
seasonings, cooked foods, etc., must drink agreat deal more water than someone partak-
ingofaHygienic diet. This istruebecause thetypical American dietisfarfrom being
water -sufficient. Thehigh saltcontent inmost ofthese “foods” requires thebody tode-
mand alargeamount ofadditional water tohold thesaltinsolution sothatitwon’ tharm
body tissues. Thesame istrueofmany ofthecondiments andspices such aspepper and
garlic, commonplace in processed foods.
More insidious food additives such asmonosodium glutamate must also bekept
away from thecells inahighly diluted form sothatthey arenotimmediately toxic. Even
amoment’ sthought willreveal thatthebody considers such substances astoxic; orelse
why keep them indiluted solution? Even insuch adiluted solution, some ofthetoxic
materials may cause damage. Itwould seem sensible toavoid such toxic material, there-
by saving the ener gy needed for their elimination.Some health advocates prescribe thatwedrink anywhere from three toeight, oreven
more, glasses ofwater daily.Mysuggestion is:Listen toyour body! Partake ofadiet
thatisbasically water -sufficient initself. Ifyoufind thatyouneed water inaddition to
thewater yougetfrom foods, letyour thirst guide youastohow much youshould drink.
14.4.3 When We Should Drink Water
Now wemust consider when todrink. Drink only when really thirsty,andnever
drink during ameal ordirectly afterwards. Ifyoumust drink near mealtime, itissuggest-
edthatyoudrink atleast thirty minutes before eating ortwohours after eating. When
drinking with meals, weoften have thetendency toswallow food thatisonly partial-
lymasticated. Inaddition, thewater willhinder theprocess ofdigestion bydiluting the
digestive juices. Ofcourse undigested orpartially digested food istoxic andcannot be
assimilated.
14.5. Water: Is It Fit To Drink?
14.5.1 T ap W ater and Its Processing
14.5.2 Salt W ater
14.5.3 Mineral W ater
14.5.4 Rainwater
14.5.5 W ellwater
14.5.6 Spring W ater
14.5.7 Distilled W ater
Theimportance ofwater inourdiethasbeen well established. Although itisbestfor
us to obtain our water from food sources, sometimes we need additional water.
Forexample, when aperson works inthesunforseveral hours onahotday,hisneed
forwater willbeproportionately greater than thewater content ofmost foods. When the
need for additional water exists, what kind of water should be taken?
14.5.1 Tap Water and Its Processing
Most folks inthiscountry drink thewater thatiseasily available tothem. Commer-
cial“purified” tapwater iseasily available andisused fordrinking water bythemajor-
ityofpeople. Nevertheless, fewofthose drinking such water areaware ofexactly,what
constitutes thewater they aredrinking. Atleast intheUnited States, most people drink
their tap water without giving it a second thought.
Any person who carefully considers thenature oftapwater anditsconstituents will
beunlikely tocontinue todrink it.Besides thebarrage ofchemicals added tothewater
atthe“purification plant” (which we’ll gointolater), inmost cases thewater must travel
through anintricate web ofpipelines before reaching itsdestination. These pipes pose
the additional danger of adding even more unneeded materials to the water.
Through man’ scontinual disregard forthepurity ofhisenvironment, almost allof
thenatural waters oftheearth arecontaminated bychemical pollutants. Forinstance
DDT hasbeen found inthefarreaches oftheNorth Pole area. Among thepollutants of
ournatural water are:soap, wood pulp, oil,sulfuric acid, copper,arsenic, paint, pesti-
cides andeven radioactive wastes! Among themost prevalent inorganic minerals inour
waters, which areunusable byandtoxic tothebody,arecalcium, magnesium, sodium,
chlorine and sulfur.
Itisunfortunate thatsomany pollutants areinournatural waters. What iseven more
unfortunate forthetapwater drinker isthatstillmore chemical pollutants areadded to
thecommercially available water supplies. These chemicals areadded supposedly ina
effort topurify thewater andkillits“disease-producing bacteria.” The chemicals are
more harmful, though, than the bacteria they’re supposed to rid the water of!Let’s take a closer look at the major methods commonly used in water treatment.
1.Sedimentation :When water isallowed tostand still, itsheaviest particles willnaturally
settle tothebottom. This principle canbeeasily illustrated bystirring some standing
water.Ifyoustirupthebottom andwatch forawhile, itsmurkiness willdissipate andit
willbecome relatively clear again intime. Particles thattend tosediment include sand,
rocks


s ofoxalic acid
salts which may be fatally poisonous).Rutabagas: (see turnips)
Salsify (Oyster plant)
Sometimes available. Thefleshy white roots resemble parsnips, andthey taste issaid
tobereminiscent oftheoyster.Iftheleaves areyoung andcrisp, they may beeaten with
the salad.
Scallions
Also called green onions. Pick inMay.These areaspecial variety ofhardy onions
which donotform bulbs. Ifyoung andsweet, they may beused occasionally bypeople
with good digestions. They areusually harvested when eight toteninches high andhalf
aninch thick. Theouter leaves arepeeled offandtheinner leaves with thewhite stems
are used. If you use them, select fresh firm scallions with bright green leaves.
Squash
Summer Squash (Soft-shelled)
Some forms available allyear.Popular varieties include greenzucchini,yellow
crookneck,yellow straightneck,and greenish-white pattypan (scalloped cymling
squash). Thesmall, immature squash aretender andflavorful andareexcellent insalads.
Allparts, including seeds andskin, areedible. Select those with good color,thatare
heavy fortheir size, with arind softenough topuncture with afingernail. Buy forim-
mediate use—they don’tkeep well. Avoid zucchini with damaged orblack spots, and
yellow squash that is starting to turn orange.
Winter Squash (Hard-shelled, with flesh resembling sweet potatoes)
Peak season isOctober andNovember.Popular varieties areacorn andbutternut,
available allyear.There aremany other varieties available during thewinter season.
Some arebutter cup,hubbar d,delicious,banana,turban andspaghetti squash.Select
squash that is heavy for its size, with a tough, hard rind. These keep well for weeks.
Sweet potatoes and yams
Available year round, peak inNovember,lowMay through July.Yamsaremoist and
sweet with abright orange flesh. Regular sweet potatoes arepaler,lessmoist, andless
frequently available. Select small ormedium-sized ones, without cracks ordamp areas.
They’re best ifthey taper atboth ends. Plump ones arethemost moist. They should be
firm, well-shaped, with asmooth, bright andevenly colored skin, andwith nowax orar-
tificial coloring. Shriveled discolored ends, sunken, discolored areas, andwetsoftspots
aresigns ofdecay.Sweet potatoes andyams decay more rapidly than white potatoes and
should be bought for use in the near future.
Tomatoes
Peak season June through August. Tomatoes areonthemarket allyear,butmost of
them arenotworth buying. Thebesttomatoes aregenerally thelocally-grown varieties,
which have matured andbegun toripen before picking. Tomatoes which show some red
onthevine aremature. Thepoorest quality tomatoes arethose which arepicked green
andripened byethylene gas;they areeither hard ormushy,andtasteless. Thecrates and
cartons inwhich such tomatoes areshipped arelabeled vine-ripened, butthetomatoes
are generally packed green as grass.The skin ofagood tomato issmooth, glossy andbright; theflesh isfirm, butnot
hard. Vine-ripened tomatoes develop adeep-red color andafresh tomato fragrance.
When poor quality hothouse tomatoes aretheonly ones available, itisbetter todowith-
out.If,onoccasion, youjustmust have tomatoes, thehothouse varieties arebetter than
theprepackaged hydroponic tomatoes. Hydroponic vegetables aregrown without soil,
using only water andchemicals. Theresulting product should beavoided. Ripe tomatoes
should beeaten assoon aspossible. Ifyou’re selecting them toeatanother day,select
partially ripened tomatoes andfinish theripening athome. The small cherry orplum
tomatoes arevery perishable andshould beused quickly.Some arehighly acid, while
others arealmost sweet. Some arevery juicy,while others aremeaty andalmost seed-
less. There aremany varieties oftomatoes. Theyellow andorange varieties aresaid to
belessacid-tasting. Ihave never seen anywhite tomatoes, butIhave read about them,
and I understand they contain less acid than the other varieties.
Turnips and rutabagas
The most popular turnip haswhite skin with purple shading atthetop. The flesh
iswhite. When small, tender andfine-fleshed, they aresuitable foruseinsalads. The
tops arenotusually available inmarkets; ifoccasionally available they arelargeandma-
tureandnotsuitable foreating without cooking. Thebestturnip roots andleaves arethe
young andtender ones, fresh from thegarden. Turnips should beused sparingly,because
they contain alargeamount ofsulphur.Rutabagas arelargeandwhite oryellow-fleshed
(theyellow aremore common). They aremembers oftheturnip family,buthave asweet-
ertaste. They areusually coated with paraf fin,andarenotusually eaten raw.Fresh sweet
rutabagas, when available without theparaf fincoating, would befineinthesalad. Select
turnips thataresmall tomedium insize; firm, smooth andfairly round. Select rutabagas
thatarenottoolargeandareheavy fortheir size, firm andround toslightly elongated.
Largeturnips may bestrong inflavor,andcoarse, pithy andfibrous. Cooked rutabagas
have acharacteristic taste, alittle strong, enjoyed bysome, disliked byothers. Thelarger
rutabagas tend to be pulpy, quite strong, tougher and harder.
Water chestnuts
Available allyear.Fresh water chestnuts areavailable insupermarkets, butvery ex-
pensive. This isadelicious vegetable, with asoft, shell-like outer covering, andasweet,
white, crunchy flesh. Most people arefamiliar with thecanned variety which isused in
Chinese andJapanese cuisine. Canned water chestnuts have anunusual characteristic:
they retain their crunchiness. Weoccasionally buyfresh water chestnuts. They sellfor
about $1.50 foracontainer ofsixtoeight. They areeach about thesizeofamacadamia
nut,andafter paring theblack shell-like skin, they areeven smaller.The sweet, crisp,
juicy taste is a treat.
Miscellaneous Vegetables
Bags ofcut-up vegetables areavailable insupermarkets foruseinsalads orchop
suey.Don’ tbuythem.Some contain preservatives; even ifthey don’t,they areoxidizing,
turning rusty and rapidly-losing freshness and nutritional value.
Itisbetter toserve most salad vegetables without cutting them upinsmall pieces.
Forvegetable chop suey,cutupyour vegetables asyouneed them. Enough nutritional
value willbesacrificed inthecooking process, without starting outwith limp ingredi-
ents.
Ihave seen sealed plastic bags ofshelled black-eyed peas inwater andvinegar.You
willprobably notbetempted tobuythem, asthey willmost likely appear rather strange
andunappetizing, justasthey didtome.They aremuch worse than either frozen orcanned black-eyed peas. Aspreviously indicated, fresh black-eyed peas inthepodare
sometimes available.
25.2. Storage Of Fresh Vegetables
Lettuce should beasfresh aspossible. Ofcourse theideal would betohave lettuce
picked fresh from thegarden before themeal. Ifyouarebuying lettuce, getathree, or
four days’ supply,butwash only asneeded. (Ifyoudon’twant towait towash thelet-
tuce atmeal time, wash enough foradayortwoandstore intightly closed pliofilm bags
inyour crisper.Thestored lettuce should notbewet, nortotally dry.Itwillkeep best if
slightly moist.) Yourunwashed supply oflettuce may also bestored inpliofilm bags in
your crisper.Thesofter thelettuce, thesooner youshould useit.Bibb, Boston andleaf
lettuce wilt sooner than romaine.
Ifitisnecessary tostore lettuce forlonger periods oftime, adifferent method may
beused. When welived inIndianapolis, weordered organically-grown lettuce from Cal-
ifornia inthewinter once amonth, andwekept itfresh with very little deterioration fora
week orlonger,bystoring inlayers inthecrisper drawer,covered bydamp paper towels,
watching and culling daily, and adding water to moisten the towels as they dried.
Sweet redripe bellpeppers andcucumbers arevery perishable anddon’tkeep well
inbags. They tend tobecome slimy when bagged. Istore them loose inthecrisper draw-
er;they seem tolastlonger thisway.Sweet green bellpeppers lastalittle longer.Ialso
store tomatoes loose in the crisper drawer.
Store celery orcelery cabbage inpliofilm bags. Add afewdrops ofwater tothebag.
Don’ t buy more than you can use in three or four days.
Broccoli turns yellow inafewdays. Ifvery fresh when youget


 andas-
simulation. Itscomponents arebroken down, absorbed through theintestinal lumen and
eventually find their way intothebloodstream andlymph. These components arethen
carried throughout thebody andthenutrients areused bythecells asneeded. Nonus-
able components are,ofcourse, rejected andeliminated. Ifthese components aredeadly
poisons, much harm canbedone asthey circulate throughout thesystem andpossibly
combine with other chemicals within the body or are stored in the tissues.Arubefacient isanagent which results inreddening oftheskin. Inother words, as
soon astheextracted oilfrom thegarlic isapplied totheskin, aredness willresult. What
does thismean? Redness indicates inflammation andthebody’ sresponse toanirritating
substance. Thebody attempts toisolate thisinvading substance sothatitdoes notenter
the bloodstream and create further problems for the body to deal with.
Wemay assume thatifthisreaction occurs when thisoilisapplied topically,extreme
irritation must result when itcomes incontact with themore delicate lining ofthegas-
trointestinal tract.
Weknow thatthebody regards garlic asapoison andattempts toeliminate itassoon
aspossible. Anyone knows thatwhen they ingest garlic (even avery minute quantity)
theodor will remain onthebreath andeven theskin will smell ofgarlic. The body is
eliminating thispoison through thelungs andskin, which seem tobethemost rapid and
efficient routes.
36.4. Claimed Health Benefits
36.4.1 Reduced Blood Pressure
36.4.2 Prevents Plague Formation In Arteries
36.4.3 Garlic Cures Anemia
36.4.4 A Cure For Arthritis
36.4.5 Inflammation
36.4.6 Garlic—A Body Detoxifier
36.4.7 An Anticoagulant Agent
36.4.8 Pesticidal Properties
Many authors claim thatgarlic isa“miracle food” andrecommend itto‘cure’ all
types ofailments. Paavo Airola says, “garlic is,indeed, atremendously nutritious health
food andamiraculous healing plant. Itcantruthfully becalled ‘theking ofthevegetable
kingdom.’” Inthebook, Herbal Medicine,Dian Dincin Buchman says, “Ifgarlic weren’ t
socheap, wewould treasure itasifitwere pure gold. Garlic draws outpain, helps in
resisting acold, isanaidincombating hypertension, isaremarkable vermifuge (releases
worms from thesystem), quiets thebody,tranquilizes, canbedirectly applied towarts to
whittle them down, canbeused (diluted inlotsofwater) toirrigate thecolon tocontrol
amoebic dysentery, and can help treat mild cases of mononucleosis.”
Inother words, garlic isapowerful drug which results inthesuppression ofsymp-
toms. Butcauses have notbeen removed andnohealing hasoccurred. Wehave, infact,
halted the healing process when we suppress the symptoms.
36.4.1 Reduced Blood Pressure
Paavo Airola says that, “Inmyown clinical practice, Ihave treated many patients
with high blood pressure; inmost cases theblood pressure wasreduced 20-30 mm. in
one week by taking lar ge amounts of garlic and garlic preparations.”
This was avery dramatic drop intheblood pressure ofthispatient. What would
cause thispressure todrop soquickly? Wasitthe‘miracle’ preparation ofgarlic? No,
garlic hasnoability toactjustasnodrug hastheproperty toactupon thebody.Butthe
body does respond tofood andtoxins which enter.Furthermore, thegarlic does nothave
amind ofitsown totreat specific symptoms. Itgoes through thesame digestive process
asother foods andenters thecirculation. Thebody detects itasapoison andmarshals
allofitsforces todeal with thatpoison. Meanwhile, other bodily functions areslowed
ordepressed while thisenergyisbeing directed toward theemergency athand. Ifthere
were healing intheheart, thebody would have tostop thisprocess inorder todeal with
thepoison. Continued consumption oflargeamounts ofgarlic would have acontinued
depressing effectontheheart andallthebodily organs andastate ofenervation orex-haustion would occur.Itmay beespecially enervating ontheheart asopposed toanother
organ inpersons who have high blood pressure because thismay betheir weakest organ.
One should not palliate symptoms but remove the cause of disease.
36.4.2 Prevents Plague Formation In Arteries
Itisclaimed thatgarlic prevents theformation ofplaque inthearteries andthus helps
prevent thedevelopment ofartheriosclerosis andheart disease. Paavo Airola describes
oneexperiment where one-fourth pound ofbutter atonetime wasgiven tofivehealthy
volunteers. Three hours after thevolunteers hadeaten thebutter,their cholesterol levels
hadrisen from anaverage of221.4 to237.4. Later,thesame volunteers received the
same amount ofbutter along with thejuice of50grams ofgarlic. This time, thecholes-
terol levels, instead ofrising, went down from 228.7 to212.7 inthree hours. Now that
really was a “miracle,” or was it?
Now wemust recognize thatnooneconsumes one-fourth pound ofbutter inonesit-
ting. Thecholesterol levels intheblood would naturally riseafter such ameal. Butthis
iswhere thecholesterol should beafter themeal—in theblood. Excess isthen elimi-
nated (asmuch aspossible). That is,under ordinary circumstances, theexcess would be
eliminated when the body is not so drastically overloaded.
When thevolunteers were given garlic with thebutter,blood cholesterol levels were
reduced. Where didthefatgo?Diditdisappear? No,itisstillinthebody,butitisin
thetissues andhasnotremained intheblood. Allicin makes thecells andtissues more
permeable and substances enter which would not ordinarily enter.
Garlic also interferes with certain physiological processes. Itisknown tointerfere
with thesynthesis orbreakdown oflipids intheliver.This iswhy thecholesterol level of
those ingesting garlic over aperiod oftime islower.However,thebody synthesizes cho-
lesterol intheliver forareason anditisneeded forcertain cellular functions. Any agent
which interferes with anynormal bodily function ishealth-destroying andnothealth-
promoting.
The body hasitsown way ofcontrolling theamount ofcholesterol which isin
theplasma. Cholesterol synthesis, aswell asthehepatic mechanism forremoving this
steroid from theplasma, areboth stimulated bythyroxine. Thyroxine isthehormone
which isproduced bythethyroid gland. This hormone plays aroleinmany metabolic
activities besides control ofcholesterol intheplasma aswillbeexplained later.Theout-
putofthyroxine iscontrolled directly bythyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) secreted by
theanterior pituitary.These mechanisms arepartofthebody’ shomeostatic mechanisms
ofchecks andbalances tokeep allbodily actions andreactions inharmony andinbalan-
ce.
Asubstance which ispresent ingarlic aswell asonions ismustard oil.Mustard oil
ismetabolically converted tothiocyanate inthebody.This substance contributes tothe
formation ofgoiter bydecreasing thyroxine synthesis inthethyroid gland. Thus, when
garlic is eaten, thyroxine is decreased and therefore cholesterol synthesis is reduced.
Garlic then results intheinterference ofavery important homeostatic mechanism.
Theimpairment ofthismechanism does nothave justoneeffectbutmany.Remember,
the body works as a unit and never as separate independent parts.
People think thatthey have discovered awonder drug oramiracle food justbecause
onesymptom hasvanished—in thiscase, elevated serum cholesterol. Inreality,itisa
grave deception—an illusion.
Quite often onehears thatexcessive lipids arethemajor causes ofheart disease. This
isnotquite thetruth. The realcause istheoverloading oftoxins created through the
over-consumption of fats in the diet and in general, an unnatural diet.36.4.3 Garlic Cures Anemia
Ithasbeen claimed thatgarlic extract hasabeneficial effectinthetreatment ofane-
mia. This isfarfrom being thetruth. Infact, theuseofgarlic actually results inanemia.
The red blood cells are actually destroyed by the allicin in garlic.
36.4.4 A Cure For Arthritis
Ithasbeen claimed thatgarlic exhibits some anti-inflammatory activity andisthere-
fore ef fective in the treatment of arthritis.
One cannot getwell bysuppressing disease. Wemust remove thecause ofdisease
andprovide theconditions forhealth. Then thebody willheal. Garlic undoubtedly does
have some anti


sulphur toreduce sweetness. Soil testing, however,also
willdetermine thecorrect fertilizing needs interms ofnitrogen, phosphorus andpotassi-um.Thepayof fhere may beinhard cash aswell asbetter plants, since either toomuch
or the wrong kind of expensive fertilizer may be being used by haphazard gardeners.
While 5-10-5 (the numbers indicate thepercentage ofnitrogen, phosphorus and
potash) isagood general fertilizer formany plants, lawns may require something much
higher innitrogen, such asa24-4-4 formula. Butonly acomplete soiltestcandetermine
the correct formula for a particular area.
Ifmost ofyour plants aredoing well andthecomplete testsounds liketoomuch trou-
ble,youcanconduct asimple checkup forafewcents bybuying apiece ofneutral litmus
paper atadrugstore. Press abitofthepaper against some moist soilafter arain—if the
paper doesn’ tchange color,thesoilisneutral; ifthepaper turns blue, thesoilissweet;
if it turns pink, sour.
Knight News
Article #7: Pesticides—They’re Killing Bugs—and the Land by Ronald
Kotulak
DENVER, Colo. —Millions oftons ofchemicals dumped onplants tokillpests and
germs contain heavy metals thatarepermanently destroying theproductivity oftheland,
a federal agricultural scientist warned Monday.
Thethreat from theheavy metals hasnotbeen recognized before because little has
been known about plant mineral nutrition, saidDr.John C.Brown, asoilscientist atthe
United States Department of Agriculture’ s plant stress laboratory in Beltsville, Md.
New research hasdisclosed thatheavy metals such ascopper,zinc, molybdenum and
boron block aplant’ sability toabsorb ironfrom thesoil, hereported attheannual meet-
ing of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Iron isthesingle most important nutrient forplants. Itisessential fortheformation
of chlorophyll.
“Based onourknowledge, weview thisasaserious threat. Thewhole ofagriculture
is threatened,” Brown said.
“Ifwedon’tstop theuseofheavy metals, in30to40years from now wewilldestroy
some of our most productive farmland,” he added.
Thedanger from heavy metals already isshowing up,hesaid. Citrus trees inFlorida
aresuffering growth problems because thesoilinmany areas hasbeen saturated with a
fungicide containing copper sulfate.
Inmany areas ofSouth Carolina, farmers arehaving difficulty growing cotton be-
cause of the widespread use of a bacteriacide containing zinc, he said.
Michigan farmers arehaving trouble with soybean because ofhigh phosphate levels
inthesoilandinthePacific Northwest chemicals containing arsenic added tothesoilto
kill pests are hampering plant growth, Brown said.
Once inthesoiltheheavy metals lastindefinitely,permanently destroying thepro-
ductivity oftheland. Without adequate amounts ofiron, thefruits oftheplants arenu-
tritionally deficient and the plants eventually die.
“The thing thatbothers meisthatwearestilladding things tothesoilthatcontain
the heavy metals,” he said. “If we don’ t stop it, we will have nothing left.”
Most ofthecompounds areadded tothesoils without anybasic understanding of
how they affectthemineral nutrition ofplants, which scientists only now arebeginning
to understand, Brown said.
Wearenotsetupinagriculture toknow what wearedoing. Weneed toknow what
we are adding to the soil and how the soil is af fected,” he said.
Millions ofdollars arebeing spent todevelop methods ofplacing treated sewage on
farmlands toincrease their yield, said Brown. Butthesewage contains high levels of
heavy metals which eventually would make that farmland unproductive, he explained.TheDepartment ofAgriculture needs more money sothatitcanestablish regional
laboratories thatcananalyze soils, plants andcompounds intended tobeadded tothe
soil to avoid the danger of making the soils poisonous from heavy metals, he said.
Chicago T ribune
Article #8: Pesticides—There Are Workable Alternatives To the Dusts,
Sprays, and Oils by Joan Jackson
Ifthere isasecret togarden defense, itiscommon sense. There arenoeasy answers
about what is right—or best—to use in that defense.
While thepesticide-environment battle goes on,thebackyard gardener fights his
own private war,sometimes inunorthodox ways, tosave hiscrops from insects anddis-
eases.
Isthere ahappy medium between theshotgun gardener who tries todotoomuch
andbombards hisplants with dusts, sprays andoilsatthefirst sign ofinvasion, andthe
purist who establishes hisgarden andthen refuses touseanychemical means toprotect
it?
There aregood pesticides—and badones. And there arealternatives thatwork—and
ones thatfail.Asmart gardener weighs them all,experiments with some, anduses what
works best.
The beneficial ladybug isprobably thebest known insect inthegarden. This little
beetle has done wonders for making poison-free gardening possible.
How doyoukeep your ladybugs from doing the“flyaway-home” routine? They will
only stick around ifthere isenough toeat.Youprobably won’ tneed ladybugs until sum-
mer, when the pest problem is at its worse.
Wateryour garden then intheearly evening, carefully place acontainer ofladybugs
about 15to20paces apart atthebase oftheplant. Inthemorning, they willbegin climb-
ingtheplants andsampling theinsects (aphids areafavorite—one ladybug willeat50
aphids for breakfast).
Fortheaverage backyard garden, one container ofladybugs should beenough.
Where tofind them? Inthesummer,they aresold commercially through garden supply
stores.
Invite acreature into your garden. Atoad orafrog, forinstance, isagood friend
tothegardener.Ninety percent ofatoad’ sfood consists ofinsects, most ofwhich are
harmful to the garden.
Toencourage atoad tostick around, provide amodest shelter soitcanrestoutofthe
sun. Cutasmall entrance inaboxorchip inanopening intheside ofaflower pot,and
bury itafewinches intotheground, preferably intheshade. Youmight even provide a
shallow watering hole-pond; if not keep the shrubbery around your T oad Hotel damp.
Some people may feelsqueamish about it,butpicking offbugs byhand isaperfectly
logical solution. Ifyousquash orruboffpests assoon asyounotice them, youmay not
need a pesticide later on.
Remember,many insects come andgowith theseason, andwillcome andgowith
little damage to your garden if you just let them alone.
Ifaphids arebugging you, give them abath. Astrong squirt ofwater willwash them
offleaves; oryoucanrubthem offbyhand. Still gotaphids? Then tryasoap bath. Make
astrong solution ofsoap—not deter gent—(Ivory Flakes, forexample) andwater using
three tablespoons of soap flakes to a gallon of tepid water.
Useyour hose andsprayer tocover theinfected plant with suds, wait afewhours,
and then wash the plant of f with plain water.
Lo,thebeautiful marigold. Itshould befreely inter-planted with vegetables because
ofitspest-repellent properties. Thegardeners saytheFrench marigold andthetallodor-
edAmerican marigold seem todiscourage many garden pests, especially nematodes and
rabbits.Themarigolds exude substances from theroots which willridthegarden ofnema-
todes ifplanted each year.Theones with thestrongest odor arethemost effective and
have been reported to repel pests ranging from bean beetles to rabbits.
You could write a book about ways to get rid of snails—and you’d still have snails.
One way isto“golooking” forthem lateatnight—about 10p.m.—with aflashlight.
Hand pick them and dispose of them.
Snails also aresupposed tobebeer lovers. All’you need isapiepanandsome old
beer.Make adepression intheground andsetthepaninit,sothattherimofthepan
iseven with thesoil. Fillthepanwith stale beer (that’ sthesecret—the stale beer). The
snails will crawl in and drown in the brew. Change the beer every few days.
Why isitthatsome gardens areplagued byahungry horde ofinsects andothers re-
main clean andbug-free? Ingardening, anounce ofprevention isworth thetime. The
rules are simple:
•Keep your garden healthy without poisons byshaping upthesoilwith amendments and
nutrients.
•Get rid of plants that are damaged by pests or are sick.
•Use seeds and plants that are disease or pest resistant varieties.
•Keep it clean. Rake up leaves and toss out fallen fruit and dead flowers.
•Water and fertilize regularly. It is part of the


 Thehairshould beallowed todrynaturally and, depending onthecondition of
the scalp, it may then be gently combed or brushed with a natural-bristle brush.
2.Sunbathing, theamount oftime designated forthispurpose todepend onpastsunexpo-
sure, the texture of the skin, etc.
Wefind thatthese fewsimple changes inthedietary andlifestyle habits ofaclient
arewell accepted byhim, both emotionally andphysically.These arepositive health-
promoting steps which willnotoverwhelm thebeginning Hygienist andones which he
willrecognize asbeing conducive tobetter health. Now heispaying youtotellhimso
andtoshow himhow hecanadapt tothese changes. Wefindthatmost clients areover-
whelmed atthesimplicity ofyour advice andcheerfully agree tofollow theinstructions
given. Wealways advise ourclients, however,thatthisisonly thefirststepandthatoth-
erinstructions willbeforthcoming atournext meeting. Werecommend that, atthisfirst
meeting, whenever possible, thatfront andside views oftheclient bephotographed for
comparison atfuture meetings. Weinstruct theclient toreturn forhisnext appointment
intwoweeks atwhich time hewillbeexpected tomake averbal report onhow well he
has complied with your recommendations.
63.6.1.2 Phase Two
The client should make hisreport. Irritated areas should beexamined andfurther
changes now suggested, either orally or,preferably intypewritten form. Changes tobe
suggested might be as follows:
1.Nofurther reduction inbeverage orsugar intake atthistime. However,theclient isnow
instructed todrink hisbeverage ofchoice15 to30minutes prior tohiseating andtore-
frain from drinking even water during themeal ordirectly after eating. Thephysiologi-
cal reasons for this restriction should, of course, be carefully explained.
2.Theclient should perhaps beinstructed atthismeeting toeliminate table saltfrom his
diet. Theclient may behelped toovercome thispernicious habit bysuggesting thathe
substitute Vegebase orsome similar product fortable salt. However,heshould bead-
vised thatusing substitutes isnottoberecommended andthattotal abstinence from all
food enhancers would beacommendable procedure tofollow atthistime soastopermit
recovery ofnormal taste sensations aswell astoprevent further membrane, kidney,and
cellular damage.
3.If,according tohisdietprofile, theclient hasbeen accustomed totaking twoormore
slices ofbread with hismeals, heshould now berestricted tonotmore than oneslice.
Most persons finditextremely difficult toeliminate allbread immediately.They seem to
crave it.Hygienists know thatbreads arenotonly acid-forming butthatthey alsopresent
certain digestive problems. Incomplete digestion ofthestarch inbread leads tocertain
fermentative processes which produce alcohol inthesystem, afactwhich possibly ex-
plains why itissometimes harder forthenovice Hygienist togive upthebread-eating
habit than theuseofmeat! Unbeknownst tohim, hehasactually become avictim ofvic-
arious alcoholism! Nervous people are, almost without exception, heavy bread eaters.4.Introduce distilled water.Theclient should beinstructed tousedistilled water fordrink-
ingandcooking purposes inplace oftapwater.Heshould beinformed thathewillnotbe
drinking asmuch water asformerly because hewillnow bereceiving agreater amount
of the purest kind of water as contained in uncooked, fresh fruits and vegetables.
5.Change thecustomary breakfast tooneoffresh fruit accompanied bylettuce and/orcel-
ery.Atfirst, itmay bebetter accepted byyour client ifthismeal isarather substan-
tialone. Itwilltend toeliminate that“empty” feeling thatsooften comes ontheinitial
changeover from thepopular cereal orbacon andeggbreakfast. Remember thatclients
with hair andskin disorders rarely attribute their condition tomalfeeding ortoamal-
functioning digestive system, butrather tosome unknown “aller gy.”Therefore, while
wecertainly must make certain constructive changes asearly aspossible, itisoften ad-
visable tocontinue the“hearty breakfast” forthetime being until thebody canaccom-
modate itself to the changes in progress, these being healing in kind.
Individual appetites will, atthispoint, determine justhow much food may bede-
sired. W e suggest that the first fruit breakfasts be patterned somewhat as follows:
Breakfast No. One
Two bananas, very ripe
10-12 dates
1 apple or pear
Lettuce and/or celeryy
Breakfast No. T wo
Two oranges peeled and segmented
1/2 grapefruit, peeled and seg.
Lettuce and/or celery, 1/2 avocado
Breakfast No. Three
1/2 pound grapes
2 pears
Lettuce and/or celery
Breakfast No. Four
Large dish of fresh or soaked apricots
Dish of berries
Lettuce and/or celery
Breakfast No. Five
One ortwoapples served with date sauce made byblending afewpitted dates with
distilled water
Breakfast No. Six
Fruits in season as, for example: 2 peaches
10-12 dates
Lettuce and/or celery
Breakfast No. Seven
1 whole papaya
2 nectarinesLettuce and/or celery
Other suggestions: Berry compote served with peach “cream” made byblending
peaches anddates (orpeaches andbanana) intheblender; raw applesauce made by
blending apples and raisins (or dates) with celery; or pear sauce made similarly.
This istheproper time tointroduce correct food andfruit combining. Wesuggest
thatyouusethecharts supplied inthiscourse. Noother dietary changes arerequired at
this time.
6.When practiceable, asimple exercise program should bepresented. Itshould bewell
within thepresent capacity oftheclient toperform. Wesuggest walking plus, perhaps,
simple stretching andflexibility exercises asanexcellent first step toward improved
physical development.
Allprevious changes aretobecontinued. Theclient should beprovided with atype-
written listofhisnew program andshould beinstructed tokeep adiary ofhisnew break-
fasts andalso ofhow much time hehasallotted toexercising andthekind ofexercise
done.
The client ishanded anappointment card which specifies thetime anddate ofhis
next appointment, this to be in four weeks.
63.6.1.3 Phase Three
Withmost clients who have consulted youwith rather minor hair,skin and/orscalp
disorders, itisnow possible tomake changes somewhat faster.Aminimum ofsixweeks
haspassed during which time hehasbecome more attuned emotionally tochange and
perhaps even physically inthathehasbegun toseesome improvement inhisoverall
condition. Therefore, allprevious instructions aretobecontinued andthefollowing new
changes introduced as individual dif ferences indicate and/or allow:
1.Luncheons -Intheconventional way ofeating, luncheons more often than notconsist
ofsoup andasandwich orofahambur ger,french fries, anda“coke.” Itistime now
tointroduce thesalad plus, perhaps, asimple vegetable broth orsoup. Alistofpossi-
blesalads should begiven toyour client since, with many ofthem, thesalad world is
unexplored territory.Forsalad suggestions, werefer toourbook TheExciting World of
Healthful Cookery which hasover twohundred salads tochoose from, both vegetable
and fruit.
2.Those clients who formerly drank alcoholic beverages should now beinstructed regard-
ingtheharmful effects ofsuch indulgence. They areeither torefrain entirely from any
further indulgence (preferable) ortoreduce byatleast one-half thenumber ofdrinks
consumed. Iftheclient isaccustomed tomixed drinks, heshould beencouraged to
switch todrinks with alesser alcoholic content, such aswine andbeer.Itshould bemade
absolutely clear totheclient thatbymaking thissuggestion thatyouareinnoway giv-
ingyour approval totheuseofalcohol inanyform andthatfurther usebyhimwillonly
retard and even prevent full recovery.
3.Clients who have been accustomed tousing nicotine inanyofitsforms should besimi-
larly instructed either toreduce ortoforego future use.From experience wecansaythat
the easiest and best way to stop this pernicious habit is simply to stop!
4.Thenumber ofcups ofcoffee,tea,orother beverage should now bereduced tonomore
than three cups perdaytaken 15to30minutes before themeal with total elimination of
the habit now being suggested.
5.Twomeat meals perweek should now beeliminated. Ifnecessary,theclient may beper-
mitted either cottage cheese oreggs intheir place. The practitioner should specify the
exact dayforelimination ofmeat as,forexample, onFriday andTuesday.Otherwise,
certain reluctant clients have atendency topostpone their meatless days. Where clients


thebody,isstrengthened byuse.Aheart thatisnever called upon todovigorous work
does notgrow vigorous andstrong. Ifitalways does light work, ittends tobecome soft
andflabby.Ifneeds periods ofvigorous work tobuild upandmaintain itsmaximum
strength and ability.
Running isthebest exercise known fortheheart. Running istheoneuniversal ex-
ercise among thehigher animals. Whether running merely forplay,asonemay observe
dogs, catsandhorses doing, orrunning away from anenemy orafter prey,asoneoften
observes in the wilds, running is frequently indulged in by life all around us.
Children runinplay asnaturally asdoyoung kittens andcalves, puppies andcubs.
Running isthemost natural form ofexercise andhaslong been known tobethefinest
“conditioner” thatathletes canemploy intheir training. “Road work” (running) isem-
ployed bytheboxer tobuild upthatcondition oftheheart andlungs thatspells staying
power when he comes into the ring for the fight.
Stop being afraid ofyour heart. What does itmatter thatsome nit-wit hasadvised
younottoattempt toclimb even three steps? They have been killing those who take this
advice foralong time. Thebestway toweaken your heart—to letitgrow flabby likethe
muscles of your arms—is to never give it any vigorous work to do.
Stair climbing, started moderately andincreased prudently,will result inrecovery
inmany cases ofsupposed badheart weakness. ThelatePresident Harding restored his
heart tosoundness bystair climbing after years ofpetting andpampering under thedi-
rections of his favorite pill roller who failed to help.
Any form ofexercise—running, dumb-bell exercise, Indian club swinging, swim-
ming, etc.—started moderately andincreased prudently,willproduce heart andlung de-
velopment andlead totheestablishment ofrobust health. Ofallforms ofexercise, run-
ning, as pointed out above, is perhaps best for the heart.
Although “regular medicine” never tires oftelling ushow many heart defects and
other defects aresusceptible ofprompt eradication byproper measures, they seem never
tobeable tofindtheproper measures. Their program ofinactivity anddrugging certain-
lydoes notremedy heart defects dandevery dayweseeheart cases grow from badto
worse under this program of care.
Themost difficult task inheart cases isthatofridding thepatient offearimplanted
byphysicians. Yettheelimination offearisoneofourmost important tasks. Fear para-
lyzes action andprevents thepatient from carrying outthenecessary exercise program.
Fear cripples theheart itself. Itimpairs digestion andchecks elimination andtends to
prevent recovery.
In1911Clarence DeMar entered hisname fora26-mile Boston Marathon. Hisheart
wasexamined byadoctor who toldhimtodrop outifhegottired andadvised himto
give uprunning thereafter.DeMar won therace inrecord time. Since then, DeMar ’s
record in66marathons, including three attheOlympic Games in1912, 1924, and1928,
is20first, 12seconds, 9thirds, andheisstillakeen marathon runner.Had heallowed
theadvice ofthephysician tofrighten him andhadheceased running asadvised, the
name of DeMar would not stand so high in the athletic world.
Fear isman’ sgreatest enemy.Fear isthegreatest nerve annihilator known. Itnot
only paralyzes action, itderanges digestion, impairs glandular action andchecks elimi-
nation. Enervation, perverted metabolism, andtoxemia aretheresults. Cases have come
under myobservation inwhich fearofactivity (both conscious andsubconscious) was
sogreat, thatthevictims offearwere weak andalways tired. Slight exertion exhausted
them andmade them feelbad. Those patients hadbeen frightened bydoctors andparents
about their hearts andthus their hearts being denied theonething thatcould make and
keep them vigorous, had grown weaker and weaker.
Only exercise canstrengthen andrebuild such hearts andpeoples’ fearofexercise
prevents them from employing it.Fear paralyzes effortanddenies their hearts theone
thing essential to its recovery of vigor.There aretimes andconditions inwhich theheart needs restandnothing else will
take theplace ofrest; butperpetual restbecomes rust. After resthasdone itswork, exer-
ciseisneeded andnothing willtake theplace ofexercise. After aperiod ofpreliminary
preparation, vigorous exercise should be indulged.
There arestillmany physicians who warn usofthegrave dangers totheheart and
other parts ofourbody thatexist inathletics. Nobody ever warns thedogrunning after
thehare, orthewolf chasing adeer,thatrunning isbadfortheheart. Only man seems to
be built so poorly that he cannot indulge in the strenuous activities of life.
Physicians liketotelltheir heart cases thattheir heart troubles have been brought
onbystrenuous play liketennis, football, handball, swimming, running, jumping, etc.,
because anytrouble socaused issupposed tobehard tocure andphysicians findthatpa-
tients have more patience with them when they failtocure inareasonable time, ifthey
believe their troubles were caused by athletics.
Actually,thisisoneofthechief reasons why these patients arenever restored to
health. Solong asphysicians aremistaken about cause, solong asthey failtofind the
realcause, they cannot care forthepatient inamanner thatwillrestore health. Wrong
care must always flow from an erroneous cause.Lesson 75 - Cancers, Tumors
75.1. Introduction
75.2. The History Of Cancer
75.3. What Cancer Is
75.4. Cancer Incidence
75.5. Normal Cells T o Cancer Cells
75.6. A “Cure” For Cancer
75.7. The Seven Stages Of Disease
75.8. Can Cancer Be Prevented?
75.9. How Not T o Develop Cancer
75.10. The Requirements For Health W ill Fullfill The Needs Of The Sick
75.11. Habits
75.12. Cancer T reatment
75.13. Chemical Contaminants
75.14. Geographical Factors
75.15. Cocarcinogens
75.16. Carcinogens In Food
75.17. Some Specific Carcinogens In Food
75.18. Pesticides
75.19. Environmental Carcinogens
75.20. Smoking And Cancer
75.21. Other Carcinogens
75.22. Cancer Therapy
75.23. Antitumor Drugs
75.24. Radiation Carcinogenesis
75.25. Laetrile
75.26. Questions & Answers
Article #1: Autolyzing T umors by Dr. Herbert M. Shelton
Article #2: Some Prefer Cancer By Lewis E. Machatka
Article #3: Black Pepper Causes Cancer!
Article #4: T en Commandments of Cancer Prevention
75.1. Introduction
There aremany factors involved thatmay contribute tothedevelopment ofcancer.There
arecarcinogens intheenvironment, tobacco, alcohol, andinprocessed foods. There are
cancer -causing toxins in drugs, X rays, and even in the cancer therapies themselves.
Youalso may develop cancer intheabsence ofthese extraneous factors. This con-
dition begins when yon first become enervated andyour body cannot cope with en-
dogenous andexogenous toxins. These toxins accumulate, andifnocorrections are
made, eventually progress through theseven stages ofdisease terminating intheseventh
stage—cancer.
Since allofthese factors areequally important, wewillexamine them allinthisles-
son. Itisimportant foryoutobeaware oftheharmful results from allofthese toxic
substances. When youknow thetruth, youwillbeable tomake rational decisions that
will result in health.
75.2. The History Of Cancer
Cancer isadisease ofcivilization. And yetitisavery olddisease. Several million years
agoadinosaur could befound with bone cancer,asfossilized remains discovered inWyoming have shown. Perhaps other forms ofcancer existed inthose remote times, but
bones aretheonly remains ofextinct animals andtherefore give arecord ofbone cancer
alone.
Cancer intheancestral species ofman ismore than amillion years old.Some traces
ofithave been found inananthropoid unearthed inJava in1891. Inantiquity theoldest
evidences ofcancer areEgyptian andIndian. Bone cancer isidentifiable insome mum-
mies discovered intheGreat Pyramid ofGizeh. The Edwin Papyrus (2500 B.C.), the
Leyde Papyrus (1500 B.C.), andtheEbers Papyrus (1500 B.C.) describe symptoms of
cancer andprimitive forms oftreatment, such astheuseoftheknife. From theHindu
epic, theRamayana,welearn thatarsenic pastes were administered aslong agoas500
B.C. asatreatment