 r  5
Fr eedom fr om the Mind
“It is n’ t necessary for the mind to be quiet. All that matters is tha t you not listen to what
it’ s saying, as if it were true.”
Jan Frazier, fr om  The Great Sweetening: Life After Thought
Y our mind is an amazing tool to create your life exactly as you want it to be. It is not
your psychoanal yst or your ther apist, yet we give it that kind of authority over us when
we listen  to it a nd believe all it s thoughts as though they were true. This one habit of
believing our own thoughts robs us of being able to live in the magnificence and glory
of our true nature, A wareness. W e are prevented from having a life of constant
happiness, and a life where everything we need falls into our hands at the perfect time. Humanity has suf fered too mu ch for too long, because of our minds. It’ s time to
delegate our mind to its rightfu l place so that it is no longer the dictator of our life. When w e no longer live from an d through the mind, we will begin to live from our true
self, A w areness, and our life will truly become heaven on earth, free of suf fering and
negativity. “Every p roblem perceived to be ‘out there’ is really nothing more than a misperception
within your own thinking.”
Byr on Katie, fr om  Loving What Is
“The most powerful way to remove negativity is to recognize that you are not the mind. Once realized, negativity has nothing to hook to, and it dissolves by itself.”
Hale Dwoskin
Most people believe that negative situations come from outside of them; they believe
that it’ s  either people, circums tances, or events in the world that have caused the
negative situatio ns in their life. But nothing is inherently good or bad, as Shakespeare
told us: “There is nothing either good or bad but thinking makes it so.”
It’ s your thoughts about a perso n, circumstance, or event that’ s the source of negative
situations in your life, not the actual person, circumstance, or event. And so
understanding a little of how the mechanics of your mind work will help free you from
its erroneous negative judgments, and then you can use it for what it’ s intended for—to
create the life you want. “Thinking was made to order what you want, not to indulge in it. The mind is there to
receive the order and make it a ppear to you. Thinking isn’ t ne eded for anything else
because everything else is taken care of by A wareness.”
My teacher“If you would only from this moment on see what you want, that is all that you would
get. But you hold in mind the things you do not want. Y ou struggle to eliminate the
things you don’ t want, thereby  sustaining them. So, it is necessary to let go of the
negative and put in the positive if you want a positive, happy life.”
Lester Levenson, fr om  Happiness Is Free, volumes 1–5
What ex actly is  your mind? First, it’ s important to understand  that your mind is not
your bra in. Y our brain doesn’ t t hink. Scientists have not been able to find a thought in
the brain; they c an only see the electrical activity caused by thoughts. Thinking comes
from the  mind. Y our mind is ma de up entirely of thought. If there’ s no current thought,
there’ s no mind. It’ s as simple as that. Y our mind can’ t even hold two thoughts at one
time. Y o u know that it’ s impossi ble to truly listen to a conversation and read something
on your  phone at the same tim e. Y our mind can’ t multitask, as much as you might
believe it can. However, a single thought, whe ther positive or negative, becomes a powerhouse when
you believe it. “If you prefer to suf fer, go on b elieving your stressful thoughts. But if you’d rather be
happy, question them.”
Byr on Katie, fr om  A Mind at Home with Itself
Most people believe their own t houghts as though they were facts, which explains why
life is stressful and challenging for so many. No one pointed out to us that our thoughts
are j ust mental noise, and they are not  reality. However, if we choose to believe our
thoughts, they will  become our reality! Mind is the gre at manifester of our physical life, and it wil l manifest any and all
thoughts we believe, whether th ey’re positive or negative, whether they’re thoughts of
what we want o r what we don’ t want. Positive thoughts are not harmful to your life
because they are close to your true nature; it’ s negative thoughts that are the cause of
our stres s and suf fering. And s o, we need to become particularly aware of negative
thoughts. Because our mind is mechanical, negative thinking can easily be come a fixed pattern. If
you then listen to and identify with the negative thoughts, yo u will be drawn in and
become lost in your thoughts as though in a hypnotic tran ce. Y our thoughts will
constantly take you into your head and away from what is actually happening in the
world. “Y ou believe that you are your mind. This is the delusion. The in strument has taken you
over.”
Eckhart T olle, fr om  The Power of Now
It’ s as though we’re playing a  virtual reality game and we’v e for gotten we have a
headset on. Because of the challenging circumstances in the virt ual reality world, we’re
stressed and suf fering, but if we  would just take the headset of f, we would realize that
the virtual reality world is not real. So it is with our thoughts. When we believe our
thoughts, we’re immediately ca ught in an imaginary mind-made movie that’ s playing
inside our head, and we’re no longer experiencing the world as it really is. “All thoughts are lies. The only truth is what is aware of them.”
My teacher
“A wareness does the observing; thought does the judging.”
Rupert Spira, fr om  The Ashes of Love
Thoughts are also responsible f or causing our feelings, and then in turn those feelings
will cause more thoughts. When we have a sad thought, it causes a sad feeling, and thesad feeling causes more sad th oughts. W e end up looking at  life through a veil of
sadness, where everything appears sad to us and we canno t see what is actually
happening in the world. “Mind is consciousness that has put on limitations. Y ou are originally unlimited and
perfect. Later you take on limitations and become the mind.”
Ramana Maharshi
If yo u h aven’ t d eliberately prog rammed your mind to think po sitively, your mind will
constantly throw  up negative t houghts that belittle and limit you. “I shouldn’ t have
done that.” “What was I thinking?” “That was really dumb.” “I’m running out of time.”
“I can’ t do that.”
“The mi nd is all, ‘No!’ ‘T oo late!’ ‘T oo early!’ ‘T oo fast!’ ‘T oo  slow!’ The mind never
stops.”
My teacher
“It’ s not that the mind is bad. The problem is that it tends to run on automatic, a
machine we can’ t figure out how to turn of f. Most of the time, w e don’ t even realize it’ s
running. Its ever -looping conten t is like elevator music, hardly noticed, like background
static that’ s tuned out. Because the mind goes everywhere we go, the temptation to use
it consta ntly is overwhelming. It runs simply because it can. Like a misapplied hammer,
the overactive mind takes ra ndom whacks at everything in sight, omitting no
opportunity to judge, balk, interpret, identify with, stew over, start a story about.”
Jan Frazier, fr om  The Freedom of Being
A mind that’ s ru nning on automatic will also constantly tell you there’ s lack in your life
and the world—lack of money, lack of health, lack of love,  lack of time, lack of
resources—and that there’ s not enough to go around. And if you believe it, that will be
what you experience. Fortunately, you r mind is also a magnificent tool. Y our positive thoughts of what you
want can not only turn your life around but also give you great happiness and joy. If
you only thought about what yo u wanted, your life would be amazing. But many are
caught in the addictive pattern o f believing negative thoughts, and it is freeing yourself
from this loop of negative thinking that is needed and can be done quite easily: your
A wareness will help set you free. Don’ t Believe the T r oublemakerThere’ s nothing  wrong with the mind; the trouble only begins when we believe its
negative thoughts. When you feel worried, it’ s because you are believing worried
thoughts. When you feel doubt, it’ s because you are believing doubtful thoughts. When
you feel anxious, upset, dishe artened, scared, disappointed, irritated


te
cooked beets, thinly sliced
celery stalks, thinly sliced
lettuce
Dressing:
flaxseed oil
lemon juice
Thinly slice the beets and celery and mix with lettuce. Add  dressing. Copyright © Charlotte Gerson, 2007. All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced in any medium, print or electronic without prior written permission from the author.Page 231Healing the Gerson Way—Defeating Cancer and Other Chronic Diseases
www.thegersonway.comSpanish Salad
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Serves 2
onions, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic
red bell peppers, seeded and sliced
tomatoes, sliced
parsley, chopped
Dressing:
flaxseed oil
1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp. water
sugar (optional)
Thinly slice the onions and put into a bowl which has been rubbed over with a cut clove of
garlic. Seed  and slice the red peppers and lay them on top of the onion. Add a layer of sliced
tomatoes. Crush the garlic and sprinkle on top. Pour over the dressing and sprinkle with
chopped parsley. Tomato and Watercress Relish
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Serves 2-4
cherry tomatoes (red and yellow), halved
watercress
fresh chives (or green  onions), finely chopped
herbs, finely chopped
Halve the tomatoes and place in a bowl. Steam the watercress over boiling water for 10 seconds,
rinse well in cold water and shake dry. Trim off any woody stems and cut or tear the remaining
stems and leaves into small pieces. Add to the tomatoes. Add the finely chopped chives (or
green  onions) and herbs  and toss together. Copyright © Charlotte Gerson, 2007. All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced in any medium, print or electronic without prior written permission from the author.Page 232Healing the Gerson Way—Defeating Cancer and Other Chronic Diseases
www.thegersonway.comTomato and Zucchini  Salad
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Serves 2
tomato, chopped
zucchini, chopped
green onion, sliced
beet
lettuce
Dressing:
flaxseed oil
yogurt
lemon juice
Chop the tomato and zucchini  into chunks. Slice the green  onion and add. Finely grate the raw
beet (or chop cooked beet into chunks) and mix into the salad. Lay on a bed of lettuce. Pour
over dressing. Tomato Salad
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Serves 2
tomatoes, sliced
onion, sliced
1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp. water
sugar (optional)
parsley, chopped
chives
Slice the tomatoes and spread out over a flat dish. Slice the onion and arrange the onion rings
over the tomatoes. Mix the apple cider vinegar  with water (and optional sugar, if used). Pour
over the tomatoes and sprinkle  with chopped parsley and chives. Copyright © Charlotte Gerson, 2007. All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced in any medium, print or electronic without prior written permission from the author.Page 233Healing the Gerson Way—Defeating Cancer and Other Chronic Diseases
www.thegersonway.comWatercress, Endive and Grapefruit Salad
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Serves 2
watercress
endive (frisé e or escarole, or both)
grapefruit
yogurt
Tear the watercress into smaller pieces, remove woody stems and put in a bowl with the endive
leaves. Cut the grapefruit in half. Juice 1/2 and segment the other half. Add the segments to
salad leaves. Mix the grapefruit juice with yogurt and pour over the salad. Toss well and serve. Zucchini  Ribbon Salad
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Serves 2-4
3 large zucchinis, cut lengthwise
1 lb. tomatoes, quartered
6 green  onions, thinly sliced
Dressing :
2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
pinch of sugar
2 tbsp. flaxseed  oil
freshly chopped cilantro
Using a vegetable peeler or cheese slicer, cut the zucchinis  lengthwise  into thin ribbons, running
along the side so that the ribbons include the green skin. Place into a bowl. Quarter the tomatoes
and thinly slice the onions. Add to the bowl. Toss in the dressing just before serving. Copyright © Charlotte Gerson, 2007. All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced in any medium, print or electronic without prior written permission from the author.Page 234Healing the Gerson Way—Defeating Cancer and Other Chronic Diseases
www.thegersonway.comSoups
Apple and Fennel Soup
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 30-45 minutes
Serves 4
1 lb. potatoes, peeled and diced
2 bulbs fennel, trimmed and chopped
2 leeks, sliced
2 Granny Smith apples, cored and chopped
1 tsp. sugar (optional)
1 tart eating apple
Peel and dice the potatoes, trim and chop the fennel, slice the leeks, and core and chop the
apples into small pieces. Put these ingredients into a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil,
turn down the heat and simmer gently until potatoes and fennel are cooked. Purée. Add the
chopped apples to the puréed soup. Serve immediately. Variation: Omit apples, if you wish. Argyll Soup
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 45 minutes
Serves 4
2 large carrots, sliced
2 large onions, roughly chopped
4 sticks celery, sliced
1 lb. potatoes, peeled and chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
parsley
Slice the carrots, roughly chop the onions and slice the celery. Peel and chop the potatoes and
crush the garlic. Put all into a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Turn down the
heat and simmer gently for 45 minutes. Purée. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately. Copyright © Charlotte Gerson, 2007. All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced in any medium, print or electronic without prior written permission from the author.Page 235Healing the Gerson Way—Defeating Cancer and Other Chronic Diseases
www.thegersonway.comAutumn Flame Soup
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 25 minutes
Serves 4
1 large onion, chopped
3 large cloves garlic, crushed
1 lb. squash (or pumpkin), peeled and chopped
4 large red bell peppers, seeded and chopped
1 lb. tomatoes, chopped
thyme
fresh green herbs (2 small bay leaves, fresh parsley or cilantro)
Chop the onion and crush the garlic. Peel and chop the squash into small chunks. Seed the
peppers and chop into small pieces. Put it all into a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Turn down the heat and add the chopped tomatoes, thyme and bay leaves. Simmer gently for
no longer than 20 minutes. Purée. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh green herbs of your
choice. Beet Soup
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 1 hour
Serves 4
2 medium beets, unpeeled and chopped
1 large onion, peeled and chopped
1 medium carrot, unpeeled and chopped
2 large tomatoes, unpeeled and chopped
red cabbage leaves, chopped
1 bay leaf
water
1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
juice of 1/2 lemon
herbs
yogurt
parsley
Chop up beets, onion, carrot, tomatoes, without peeling (except for the onion!). Put into a
large pot. Add chopp ed cabbage leaves and the bay leaf. Cover with water and add apple cider
vinegar, lemon juice and herbs. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer gently for about 1
hour. When cooked, purée (with electric blender or food mill) and serve with a swirl of yogurt
and garnish with parsley. Copyright © Charlotte Gerson, 2007. All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced in any medium, print or electronic without prior written permission from the author.Page 236Healing the Gerson Way—Defeating Cancer and Other Chronic Diseases
www.thegersonway.comCabbage Soup
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 40 minutes
Serves 2-4
1 small green (or white) cabbage, coarsely chopped
2 leeks, coarsely chopped
2 potatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped
2 onions, coarsely chopped
2 sticks celery, coarsely chopped
1 clove garlic
yogurt
parsley, chopped
Coarsely chop the vegetables. P ut in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, lower the heat
and simmer until vegetables are tender. Purée. Serve hot with swirls of yogurt and garnished
with chopped parsley. Broccoli Floret Soup
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 35 minutes
Serves 2-4
1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
6 oz. potato, peeled and chopped
1 lb. broccoli, trimmed and cut
bay leaf
yogurt


rect purpose: to suppress and eliminate all path-
ogens and foreign bodies. Infections in a
dormant state practically do not surrender to
modern antibacterial therapies (treatments with
antibiotics, sulphanilamides and other pharma-
ceutical drugs). Indeed, in this stage of their
Copyright © Vera Giovanna Bani 2019 www.dryfasting.infoThis Ebook was purchased by Gilberto Franchi email: gilbertofranchi@hotmail.frdevelopment, microorganisms li ve in their pro-
tective envelopes and become more resistant to
these drugs and other medicines. However, dur-
ing the course of dry fasting their envelopes are
destroyed by the acidosis activated by phago-
cytes and enzymes. During the dry fast, body fluids rea ch the high-
est concentrations of biologically active sub-
stances, hormones, immunocompetent cells and
immunoglobulins. 8.3. The mechanism of acidification of the in-
ternal environment of the organism: the first
and second acidotic crises
To obtain a good therapeutic effect from the
fasting practice it is necessary to observe certain
Copyright © Vera Giovanna Bani 2019 www.dryfasting.infoThis Ebook was purchased by Gilberto Franchi email: gilbertofranchi@hotmail.frphases. The first phase, called "food excitation",
lasts for 2 -3 days in case of water fasting while it
lasts 1 -2 days with dry fasting. The "food excite-
ment" phase is a stress for the body. This stress
mainly causes the activation of the hypothala-
mus that begins to secrete a variety of substances
that have a particular impact on the body's en-
docrine glands with the aim to adapt the organ-
ism to a mode of subsistence without food or wa-
ter. After 24 hours of fasting in human beings,
the secretion of the growth hormone, somatro-
pin, by the pituitary gland increases abruptly. According to recent data, this is the reason why
dry fasting seems to have a rejuvenating effect on
the body. The growth hormone also activates the
pancreatic hormone glucagon, which intensifies
the breakdown of glycogen in the liver thus
Copyright © Vera Giovanna Bani 2019 www.dryfasting.infoThis Ebook was purchased by Gilberto Franchi email: gilbertofranchi@hotmail.frreplenishing the organism with nourishment. Dry fasting also removes the body's toxicity
through beneficial ef fects on the thyroid gland. The second phase is that of intensifying acido-
sis. Usually this phase in dry fasting lasts from 2
to 4 days. As soon as food and water are com-
pletely renounced, the body begins to consume
the accumulated reserves and secondary t issues. The breakdown of nutrients and tissues during
fasting leads to the accumulation of byproducts
inside the body. Consequently, there is a rapid
shift of the body's pH towards acidity (acidosis)
even if the acidification values do not exceed the
physi ological norm. The acidosis that occurs during the fast is the
first and most important physiological mecha-
nism that triggers a chain of other therapeutic
Copyright © Vera Giovanna Bani 2019 www.dryfasting.infoThis Ebook was purchased by Gilberto Franchi email: gilbertofranchi@hotmail.frmechanisms, usually neutralized by the usual
diet. The acidification of the organism’s internal
envir onment determines the autolysis, the pro-
cess of disintegration of the tissues. In fact, in an
acidic environment certain phagocytes and en-
zymes are activated to destroy the organism’s
weakened tissues and all the foreign elements. The processes associated with autolysis, in turn,
trigger the body's detoxification mechanisms to
remove toxins, and weak and pathologically al-
tered tissue. Tissue decomposition ensures that
all the waste contained in it is released and re-
moved from the body, while the altered tis sue is
destroyed. The acidification of the body and the
increase in phagocytic activity lead to the nor-
malization of the organism's microflora. Copyright © Vera Giovanna Bani 2019 www.dryfasting.infoThis Ebook was purchased by Gilberto Franchi email: gilbertofranchi@hotmail.frDuring acidosis, the body's cells assimilate car-
bon dioxide and nitrogen from the air. This pro-
cess helps to fix  the carbon dioxide dissolved in
the blood according to the principle of photo-
synthesis, the best synthesis of nature. The at-
mospheric air we breathe turns into a nutritious
environment. In other words, the intensified as-
similation of carbon dioxide by the  cells, to-
gether with the intense consumption of nitrogen
from the air, creates the optimal conditions for
the production of high quality nucleic acids, pro-
teins and other biologically active substances
necessary for normal human activity. In other
words, by practicing dry fasting we use the car-
bon dioxide and nitrogen present in the air and
thanks to them we create the proteins necessary
for the functioning of our organism. But the
Copyright © Vera Giovanna Bani 2019 www.dryfasting.infoThis Ebook was purchased by Gilberto Franchi email: gilbertofranchi@hotmail.frquestion arises: at the expense of what? Well,
let's remember what plants do. They take energy
from the sun and thus can convert the same car-
bon dioxide and nitrogen from the air into min-
eral salts and organic compounds. But humans
also have similar abilities and can nourish them-
selves with natural and cosmic energies, alt-
hough this normally does not happen or occurs
only in a small number of people. Currently only
a few people are known to live without eating or
drinking14. When this mechanism starts it
means that the organism has already switched to
a mode of full internal (endo genous) feeding
that guarantees the complete synthesis of amino
acids and other biological compounds. During

14 The “Breatharians”. Copyright © Vera Giovanna Bani 2019 www.dryfasting.infoThis Ebook was purchased by Gilberto Franchi email: gilbertofranchi@hotmail.frDF many organs and systems of the organism
benefit from a physiological rest that allows
them to restore their damaged structures and
functions. DF sets in motion an intense decomposition of
the tissues due to the autolysis and the restora-
tion of the digestive organs’ structure and func-
tion. These processes stimulate metabolism in
general and later, when feeding is resumed,
prove to support the overall digestive capacity of
the organism. During DF, the body's defense
functions are reinvigorated both at the cellular
level and at the level of the whole organism,
which becomes much more resistant to internal
and external harmful agents. All the physiolog i-
cal mechanisms illustrated above lead to a pow-
erful regenerating and rejuvenating effect, which
Copyright © Vera Giovanna Bani 2019 www.dryfasting.infoThis Ebook was purchased by Gilberto Franchi email: gilbertofranchi@hotmail.frbecomes especially evident in the period follow-
ing the practice (after 21 days from the end of the
DF practice). Therefore, during DF, the process of acidifica-
tion of the internal environment of the organism
grows rapidly. Usually the maximum acidifica-
tion is observed on the 2nd or 3rd day. Here's what
happens: at the beginning of the dry fast, the
body still has animal sugar reserves (glycogen)
and uses them. B ut once glycogen reserves are
depleted (this usually happens on the first day of
fasting), the acid byproducts from incomplete
digestion of fats (butyric acid, acetone) begin to
accumulate in the blood. The blood’s alkaline re-
serves are lowered and this is  reflected on the
state of well -being: the patient can have a head-
ache, feel nausea, a feeling of weakness, or
Copyright © Vera Giovanna Bani 2019 www.dryfasting.infoThis Ebook was purchased by Gilberto Franchi email: gilbertofranchi@hotmail.frgeneral malaise. On the tongue the white patina
settles at a growing rhythm, the tongue and lips
become dry, mucus is felt on the teeth, the brea th
smells like acetone, the skin becomes pale and
dry, the sense of hunger and thirst are both con-
siderably. A general sense of malaise is the result
of the accumulation of toxins in the blood. At
this moment the patient may feel an internal
heat in the body, which comes  from the organ-
ism triggering its mechanisms of neutralization
of harmful substances. But as soon as the ketone
bodies begin to be utilized, their concentration
ceases to increase. The ketone bodies are high -
energy components, therefore they act some-
what as fuel to begin the synthesis of the new
amino acids that lead to tissue regeneration. The
Copyright © Vera Giovanna Bani 2019 www.dryfasting.infoThis Ebook was purchased by Gilberto Franchi email: gilbertofranchi@hotmail.frregeneration process can occur with severe pain
and it is necessary to be ready for this. In the initial stages of DF the state of acidotic
intoxicat ion (or acidotic crisis) may


ucumber	Iced	Tea
(Ready	in	about	15	minutes	|	Servings	8)

Ingredients

1. 4	green	tea	bags

1. 3	sprigs	mint	leaves

1. 1	cucumber,	sliced

1. 1/4	cup	honey

Directions

1. Bring	about	2	cups	of	water	to	a	boil	in	a	medium	pan. Remove	it	from	the
heat	and	add	the	rest	of	the	ingredients. 2. Cover	and	let	sit	for	about	15	minutes. 3. Add	honey	and	stir	until	the	honey	is	dissolved. Drink	well	chilled.Hibiscus	and	Pomegranate	Tea
(Ready	in	about	2	hours	10	minutes	|	Servings	8)

Ingredients

1. 1/4	cup	loose	hibiscus	tea

1. 4	cups	boiling	water

1. 1	cup	pomegranate	nectar

1. 4	cups	cold	water

1. Orange	wedges,	for	garnish

Directions

1. Steep	hibiscus	tea	in	boiling	water	for	about	5	minutes. 2. Strain	the	tea,	and	pour	it	into	a	pitcher. 3. Stir	in

pomegranate	nectar	and	cold	water. Refrigerate	until	chilled. Serve
over	ice	with	orange	wedges,	if	desired. 4. Keep	refrigerated	for	up	to	1	week. Enjoy!Chamomile	and	Orange	Iced	Tea
(Ready	in	about	2	hours	10	minutes	|	Servings	8)

Ingredients

1. 1/4	cup	chamomile	tea

1. 4	cups	boiling	water

1. 3/4	cup	orange	juice

1. 1/2	grapefruit,	cut	into	wedges

Directions

1. Steep	chamomile	tea	in	boiling	water	approximately	5	minutes. 2. Strain	the	tea	and	pour	it	into	a	pitcher. Stir	in	orange	juice;	sweeten	with
honey	or	another	natural	sweetener. 3. Pour	in	cold	water	and	refrigerate	until	it	is	chilled	or	for	about	2	hours. Serve	with	grapefruit	wedges	and	enjoy. 4. This	drink	is	rich	in	antioxidants	called	flavonoids	so	it	may	help	reduce	a
potential	risk	of	Alzheimer's	disease.Vanilla	and	Jasmine	Tea
(Ready	in	about	2	hours	10	minutes	|	Servings	8)

Ingredients

1. 12	green	jasmine	tea	bags

1. 4	cups	simmering	water

1. 1	vanilla	bean,	sliced	lengthwise

1. 1/2	cup	orange	juice

1. 1/3	cup	honey

1. 4	cups	cold	water

Directions

1. Place	tea	bags	and	vanilla	bean	in	simmering	water	for	2	to	3	minutes. 2. Remove	tea	bags	and	pour	your	tea	into	a	large	pitcher. 3. Stir	in	orange	juice	and	honey;	stir	well	or	until	the	honey	is	dissolved. Add
4	cups	of	cold	water. Serve	well	chilled	and	enjoy!Mango	Green	Tea
(Ready	in	about	15	minutes	|	Servings	4)

Ingredients

1. 1	cup	strongly	brewed	green	tea

1. 1	sprig	sage

1. 1	cup	mango	nectar

1. Mango	slivers,	for	garnish

Directions

1. Combine	tea,	sage	and	mango	nectar	in	a	bottle	or	heat-proof	pitcher. 2. Serve	over	ice	garnished	with	mango	slivers. 3. Green	tea	can	improve	our	brain	functions	and	physical	performance. Then,
it	is	proven	that	green	tea	may	lower	your	risk	of	various	types	of	cancer. Enjoy!Apple	and	Lemon	Zinger
(Ready	in	about	20	minutes	|	Servings	4)

Ingredients

1. 4	cups	boiling	water

1. 4	lemon	zinger	tea	bags

1. 1	stick	cinnamon

1. 2	cups	apple	juice

Directions

1. Place	tea	bags	and	boiling	water	in	a	heat-proof	pitcher;	let	steep	for	about
20	minutes. 2. Remove	the	tea	bags,	add	apple	juice	and	serve	over	ice	cubes.Summer	Orange	Tea
(Ready	in	about	3	hours	30	minutes	|	Servings	4)

Ingredients

1. 1/4	cup	dried	chrysanthemums

1. 3	orange	slices

1. 4	cups	boiling	water

1. Agave	syrup,	to	taste

Directions

1. Place	chrysanthemums	and	orange	slices	in	a	ceramic	pot. Pour	in	boiling
water	and	cover	with	a	lid. Then,	let	steep	for	5	minutes. Stir	in	agave
syrup. 2. Refrigerate	until	cold	and	serve	well	chilled	or	over	ice.Mint	and	Lavender	Tea
(Ready	in	about	10	minutes	|	Servings	6)

Ingredients

1. 1/2	cup	mint	leaves

1. 2	tablespoons	dried	lavender

1. 2	tablespoons	agave	nectar

Directions

1. Mix	all	ingredients	together. Pour	in	4	cups	of	boiling	water. 2. Serve	chilled	or	at	room	temperature. Enjoy!Strawberry	Green	Tea
(Ready	in	about	10	minutes	|	Servings	6)

Ingredients

1. 4	cups	boiling	water

1. 4	bags	green	tea

1. 1/4	cup	lemon	juice

1. 1	cup	fresh	strawberries

Directions

1. Pour	boiling	water	over	tea	bags	into	a	heat-proof	pitcher;	leave	for	about	5
minutes. 2. Remove	your	tea	bags;	you	can	sweeten	tea	to	taste. Add	lemon	juice	and
transfer	to	a	fridge	in	order	to	cool	completely. 3. Puree	strawberries	in	a	food	processor	or	a	blender. Then,	you	should	sieve
them	to	remove	the	strawberry	seeds. 4. Lastly,	add	the	strawberry	puree	to	the	chilled	tea. Keep	this	tea	in	a	fridge
until	serving	time. Enjoy!Raspberry	Chamomile	Iced	Tea
(Ready	in	about	10	minutes	|	Servings	6)

Ingredients

1. 6	cups	boiling	water

1. 6	bags	chamomile	tea

1. 1	vanilla	bean,	sliced	lengthwise

1. 1	pint	fresh	raspberries

Directions

1. Put	tea	bags	and	vanilla	bean	into	a	heat-proof	pitcher;	add	boiling	water
and	let	it	stand	for	about	5	minutes. 2. Remove	tea	bags	and	transfer	your	drink	to	a	fridge	in	order	to	cool
completely. 3. Meanwhile,	puree	raspberries	in	your	blender. Then,	sieve	them	to	remove
the	seeds. 4. Add	the	raspberry	puree	to	your	tea. Serve	well	chilled	and	enjoy!Russian-Style	Beverage
(Ready	in	about	15	minutes	|	Servings	20)

Ingredients

1. 1/4	cup	orange-flavored	drink	mix

1. 1/4	cup	lemon-flavored	instant	tea	powder

1. 1/4	teaspoon	ground	nutmeg

1. 1	teaspoon	ground	cloves

Directions

1. In	a	large-sized	bowl,	combine	all	the	above	ingredients. Transfer	to	a
pitcher

2. Pour	simmering	water	over	it. Use	3	teaspoons	per	serving	size. Serve	hot
or	chilled!Limeade	Iced	Tea
(Ready	in	about	15	minutes	|	Servings	10)

Ingredients

1. 3	cups	simmering	water

1. 4	tea	bags


paging through texts and interviewing freedivers and super -breathers,
scientists at Harvard, Stanford, and other renowned institutions were
confirming some of the wildest stories I’d been hearing. But their work
wasn’ t happening in the pulmonology labs. Pulmonologists, I learned, work
mainly on specific maladies of the lungs—collapse, cancer, emphysema. “W e’re dealing with emer gencies,” one veteran pulmonologist told me. “That’ s how the system works.”
No, this breathing research has been taking place elsewhere: in the
muddy digs of ancient burial sites, the easy chairs of dental of fices, and the
rubber rooms of mental hospitals. Not the kinds of places where you’d
expect to find cutting-edge research into a biological function. Few of these scientists set out to study breathing. But, somehow, in
some way, breathing kept finding them. They discovered that our capacity
to breathe has changed through the long processes of human evolution, and
that the way we breathe has gotten markedly worse since the dawn of the
Industrial Age. They discovered that 90 percent of us—very likely me, you,
and almost everyone you know—is breathing incorrectly and that this
failure is either causing or aggravating a laundry list of chronic diseases. On a more inspiring note, some of these researchers were also showing
that many modern maladies—asthma, anxiety, attention deficithyperactivity disorder, psoriasis, and more—could either be reduced or
reversed simply by changing the way we inhale and exhale. This work was upending long-held beliefs in W estern medical science. Y es, breathing in dif ferent patterns really can influence our body weight and
overall health. Y es, how we breathe really does af fect the size and function
of our lungs. Y es, breathing allows us to hack into our own nervous system,
control our immune response, and restore our health. Y es, changing how we
breathe will help us live longer. No matter what we eat, how much we exercise, how resilient our genes
are, how skinny or young or wise we are—none of it will matter unless
we’re breathing correctly. That’ s what these researchers discovered. The
missing pillar in health is breath. It all starts there. •       •       •
This book is a scientific adventure into the lost art and science of breathing. It explores the transformation that occurs inside our bodies every 3.3
seconds, the time it takes the average person to inhale and exhale. It
explains how the billions and billions of molecules you bring in with each
breath have built your bones, sheaths of muscle, blood, brains, and or gans,
and the emer ging science of how these microscopic bits will influence your
health and happiness tomorrow, next week, next month, next year, and
decades from now. I call this a “lost art” because so many of these new discoveries aren’ t
new at all. Most of the techniques I’ll be exploring have been around for
hundreds, sometimes thousands, of years. They were created, documented,
for gotten, and discovered in another culture at another time, then for gotten
again. This went on for centuries. Many early pioneers in this discipline weren’ t scientists. They were
tinkerers, a kind of rogue group I call “pulmonauts,” who stumbled on the
powers of breathing because nothing else could help them. They were Civil
W ar sur geons, French hairdressers, anarchist opera singers, Indian mystics,
irritable swim coaches, stern-faced Ukrainian cardiologists,
Czechoslovakian Olympians, and North Carolina choral conductors. Few of these pulmonauts achieved much fame or respect when they
were alive, and when they died their research was buried and scattered. It
was even more fascinating to learn that, during the past few years, theirtechniques were being rediscovered and scientifically tested and proven. The fruits of this once-fringe, often for gotten research are now redefining
the potential of the human body. —
But why do I need to learn how to br eathe? I’ve been br eathing my whole
life. This question, which you may be asking now, has been popping up ever
since I began my research. W e assume, at our peril, that breathing is a
passive action, just something that we do: breathe, live; stop breathing, die. But breathing is not binary. And the more I immersed myself in this subject,
the more personally invested I felt about sharing this basic truth. Like most adults, I too have suf fered from a host of respiratory problems
in my life. That’ s what landed me at the breathing class years ago. And like
most people, I found that no aller gy drug, inhaler, mix of supplements, or
diet did much good. In the end, it was a new generation of pulmonauts who
of fered me a cure, and then they of fered so much more. It will take the average reader about 10,000 breaths to read from here to
the end of the book. If I’ve done my job correctly, starting now, with every
breath you take, you’ll have a deeper understanding of breathing and how
best to do it. T wenty times a minute, ten times, through the mouth, nose,
tracheostomy, or breathing tube, it’ s not all the same. How we breathe really
matters. By your thousandth breath, you’ll understand why modern humans are
the only species with chronically crooked teeth, and why that’ s relevant to
breathing. Y ou’ll know how our ability to breathe has deteriorated over the
ages, and why our cavemen ancestors didn’ t snore. Y ou’ll have followed
two middle-aged men as they struggle through a pioneering and masochistic
20-day study at Stanford University to test the long-held belief that the
pathway through which we breathe—nose or mouth—is inconsequential. Some of what you’ll learn will ruin your days and nights, especially if you
snore. But in your next breaths, you’ll find remedies. By your 3,000th breath, you’ll know the basics of restorative breathing. These slow and long techniques are open to everyone—old and young, sick
and healthy, rich and poor. They’ve been practiced in Hinduism, Buddhism,
Christianity, and other religions for thousands of years, but only recentlyhave we learned how they can reduce blood pressure, boost athletic
performance, and balance the nervous system. By your 6,000th breath, you will have moved into the land of serious,
conscious breathing. Y ou’ll travel past the mouth and nose, deeper into the
lungs, and you’ll meet a midcentury pulmonaut who healed W orld W ar II
veterans of emphysema and trained Olympic sprinters to win gold medals,
all by harnessing the power of the exhale. By your 8,000th breath, you’ll have pushed even deeper into the body to
tap, of all things, the nervous system. Y ou’ll discover the power of
overbreathing. Y ou’ll meet with pulmonauts who have used breathing to
straighten scoliotic spines, blunt autoimmune diseases, and superheat
themselves in subzero temperatures. None of this should be possible, and
yet, as you will see, it is. Along the way, I’ll be learning, too, trying to
understand what happened to me in that V ictorian house a decade ago. By your 10,000th breath, and the close of this book, you and I will know
how the air that enters your lungs af fects every moment of your life and
how to harness it to its full potential until your final breath. This book will explore many things: evolution, medical history,
biochemistry, physiology, physics, athletic endurance, and more. But mostly
it will explore you. By the law of averages, you will take 670 million breaths in your
lifetime. Maybe you’ve already taken half of those. Maybe you’re on breath
669,000,000. Maybe you’d like to take a few million more.Part One
THE EXPERIMENTOne
THE WORST BREATHERS IN THE ANIMAL
KINGDOM
The patient arrived, pale and torpid, at 9:32 a.m. Male, middle-aged, 175
pounds. T alkative and friendly but visibly anxious. Pain: none. Fatigue: a
little. Level of anxiety: moderate. Fears about progression and future
symptoms: high. Patient reported that he was raised in a modern suburban environment,
bottle-fed at six months, and weaned onto jarred commercial foods. The
lack of chewing associated with this soft diet stunted bone development in
his dental arches and sinus cavity, leading to chronic nasal congestion. By age 15, patient was subsisting on even softer, highly processed foods
consisting mostly of white bread, sweetened fruit juices, canned vegetables,
Steak-umms, V elveeta sandwiches, microwave taquitos, Hostess Sno Balls,
and Reggie! bars. His mouth had become so underdeveloped it could not
accommodate 32 permanent teeth; incisors and canines grew in crooked,
requiring extractions, braces, retainers, and headgear to straighten. Three
years of orthodontics made his small mouth even smaller, so his tongue no
longer properly fit between his teeth. When he stuck


 after Chinese and Indian medicine were founded
before they first mingled to exchange ideas with each other. Why two great
systems should appear simultane ously in two vastly dif ferent corners of the
globe, ea ch a unique expression yet possessing many similar cha racteristics,
is a great myste ry. Perhaps their fundamental vision and insigh ts about life
grew out of humanity’ s collective unconscious. At t he heart of both of these gr eat healing traditions is a world view
which sees man and nature as inextricably linked. From this perspective
each elucidates its own unders tanding of health, meaning of disease and
journey from illness to health, b oth employing analogies to the forces and
manifestations of nature to express their views. These insights were
carefully refined, systematized, clinically verified, orally transmitted and
later recorded in writing. Cont ained within the written traditions of both
systems are the experiences of  countless physicians and patients which
serve today as an immense storehouse of knowledge. The goal of thi s book is to convey to the reader an introdu ctory
understanding of Indian (A yurveda) and Chinese medicine, and to compare
these understan dings. Inherent ly A yurveda and Chinese medicine both
explain, in their own terms, health and illness, and each of fers d irection for
regaining health. Since they share much common ground each c an enhance
certain themes and expand the vision of the other, and hopefully throughthis work new ideas will eme r ge which can intellectually cross-fertilize
students and practitioners of both systems. Perhaps ultimately  these two
ener getic paradigms can be reconciled, not by a wholesale incorporation of
one trad ition into the other but,  as has happened over the centuries, by an
exchange of ideas, techniques and principles. Reconciliation will require
that the propone nts of both syst ems remain open-minded, willing to reflect
objectively on the strengths and weaknesses of their respective fields. In both North America and Europe the past few years have s een a
dramatic rise of interest in Chinese medicine and A yurveda. A s these two
traditions establish niches for themselves as “alternative medical systems",
their practices will undoubtedly  be modified by their new social, economic
and med ical milieu. A thorough understanding of the Asian ro ots of these
two medical traditions is, we believe, essential to the succe ss of their
transplantation h ere. Some hybridization may well be necessary to ef fect
their suc cessful propagation in the context of our modern days, since it is
always d if ficult to transfer concepts from one culture to another, but we
have tried assiduously in this es say to maintain intact the origin al meanings
of the theories a nd practices so t hat their flavor will not suf fer. The common
tendency today in the W est is t o look at A yurveda and Chine se medicine
from a modern  biomedical approach; we suggest that there is merit in
comparing one with the other, since both are ener getic in nature. This boo k is divided into three parts. The first and second deta il the
basic the ories an d practice of Ch inese medicine and A yurveda, respectively,
while th e third consists of a comparative study of both systems, including
an o utline of wh at we know of their historical relationship with  each other. Following the third part, a summary of our main conclusions is given. In
addition two appendices are pro vided, the first outlines the history and use
of twelve medicinal substances by both Chinese and Indian systems,
whereas the second reviews the use of vital points in Asia. P A R T  O N E
C H I N E S E  M E D I C I N E1
O r i g i n s  a n d  D e v e l o p m e n t
A  fundamental tenet of the Chinese system of medicine is that the human
body-mind-spirit continuum is an integral whole, and that the i ndividual is
linked to  a greater macrocosmic entirety through a progressive continuum
from fam ily, soc iety, environme nt and, ultimately, the universe. From this
perspective, the  manifestation of disease is viewed as the outcome of an
imbalance origi nating within oneself or in one’ s relationship to external
reality. Conversely, health is a s tate of both internal and extern al harmony. Chinese medicine has since antiquity provided a clear description of these
ideas, formulated principles f or understanding their relatio nships, and
developed unique therapies to correct imbalance. The origins of Chinese medicine are clouded by the mists of time. Descriptions of some aspects of  early medical practice in China are found
in the Historical Memoirs (Shi Ji),  w hich is the first book in a series of
dynastic records  written about 500 B. C., wherein the various forms of
diagnostic procedures of pulse study, inspection of the tongue and methods
for questioning are discussed, as well as the therapeutic modalities of
acupuncture, moxibustion, massage, remedial exercise and the use of plant
medicines. The earliest medical text extant is the Y ellow E mper or ’ s Inner Classic
(Huang Di Nei Jing)  f irs t appearing in the later part  of the W arring States
period (475–221 B.<|eot_id|><|begin_of_text|>
Q: What is the purpose of the book?,
A: To convey an introductory understanding of Indian (Ayurveda) and Chinese medicine, and to compare the two systems.
Q: What is the fundamental difference between traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurvedic medicine?,
A: Traditional Chinese medicine was influenced by Chinese Communist materialism, whereas Ayurvedic medicine was not influenced by any dominant ideology.
Q: What is the focus of Chinese medicine?,
A: Chinese medicine emphasizes the importance of understanding the relationship between the body, environment, and the universe, and does not recognize the concept of absolute good and evil.
Q: What are the five substances in Chinese medicine?,
A: Qi, Blood, Essence, Spirit, and Fluids, which are interconnected and interdependent.
Q: What is the primary method of diagnosis in Chinese medicine?,
A: The primary method of diagnosis is through visual observation, listening, palpation, and inquiry, with a focus on the tongue and pulse diagnosis.<|eot_id|><|begin_of_text|>In critical
circumstances d uring the course of a chronic illness, palliative treatment of the
Branch is the first necessity, while the Root is not addressed initially so as to
forego taxing the delicate vitality of the patient. Another important principle of treatment is that of Y in-Y ang rec onciliation,
i.e. to reduce conditions of exc ess and to build up conditions of deficiency. In
practice usually this is done dire ctly to the Or gan, Meridian, Su bstance or to the
pathogenic factor present. In all situations, once there is a positive progression towards balance,
attention will once again shift to prevention by strengthening the  body’ s ability to
self-regulate and adapt to its env ironment; thereby avoiding future maladies. This
philosophy is expressed in a Chinese proverb: “W aiting to treat illness after they
manifest is like waiting to dig a well after one is thirsty." In Chin ese med ical therapy acupuncture-moxibustion, Interna l Medicine
(therapeutic use of medicinal substances), dietetics, massage and remedial
exercises are utilized as the pr inciple modalities. All these modalities share a
common theoret ical foundation and if required, can be applied in combination. Sur gery is used sometimes when all else fails. The venerated physician Hua T uo
who live d in the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220 A.D.) is cred ited for his great
sur gical skill and promoted the use of Indian hemp anesthesia. It was unfortunate,
however, that after the era of Hua T uo, sur gery was lar gely neglected until
modern times. Diet and  the usage of medicinal substances from plant, animal and mineral
kingdoms depended upon the or ganizational models of Y in-Y ang and the Five
Element theories. Specifically, substances were classified by temperature, i.e. cold, coo l, warm  and hot; by taste, which is broken down into sour, bitter, sweet,
pungent and salty; by direction of action, which indicates whet her the substancehas a n a scending, descending, fl oating or sinking tendency; and by the Or gan and
Meridian they af fect. In Intern al Medicine and pharmacology the four divisions of a medicinal
substance’ s tem perature relate to the thermal ef fect it has upon the body. For
example, skullcap root and chrysanthemum flowers are known to be cold in
nature a nd therefore useful in t reating fevers; while cinnamon bark and ginger
root being hot, w arm the body w hen chilled. In terms of Y in and Y ang theory the
hot and warm temperatures are Y ang  in nature, while cold and cool temperatures
are Y in. The five tastes are each representative of one of the Five Elements as
follows, W ood.sour, Fire:bitter, Earth:sweet, Metal:pungent and W atensalty. In
addition, some substances are classified as being bland or lacking in flavor. These
are grouped with the sweet


1. In  a lar ge crock or in a glass or stainless steel bowl, combi ne cabbage,
carrots a nd pepp er. Sprinkle salt over top and toss well to com bine. Cover
and let stand in a cool place for 4 to 6 hours or overnight. Afternoon

1. Using a lar ge colander, drain cabbage (in batches if necessary) over a
sink. Rinse with cool running water and drain well. Set out on towel-lined
trays to drain thoroughly for at least 4 hours. Evening

1. In a saucepan, combine vinegar, sugar, water, mustard seeds and celery
seeds. B ring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring consta ntly. Adjust
heat and simmer for 5 minutes, s tirring occasionally. Remove from heat and
cool completely. 2. In a lar ge bowl, combine cabbage and vegetables and spiced syrup. T oss
to m ix well. Pack in 2- or 4-cup (500 mL or 1 L) measures into containers,
leaving a 1-inch (2.5 cm) headspace. Remove air, label and seal. Freeze for
up to 9 months. F r e e z i n g  C a b b a g e
Freezing raw cabbage causes it to become limp and lose flavour. Except for
the frozen coleslaw recipe (pre vious page), I do not recomme nd freezing
cabbageC a u l i f l o w e r
ANOTHER BRASSICACEAE F AMIL Y PLANT,  cauliflower (Brassica
oleracea botrytis)  is a cultivated plant with a sin gle stalk bearing a lar ge
round, t ightly packed mass of w hite (or creamy), green, purple, brown or
yellow flower buds (called “curd”). Good Pr eserving V arieties
There ar e five main groups into which all varieties of cauliflower can be
classified. Romanesco varieties resemble a light green cauliflower except that the buds grow in perfect
logarithmic spirals, making the vegetable a work of geometric art. Romanesco is best steamed and
eaten fresh. Italian:  T hese are the  ancestral varieties from which all the mod ern
varieties have developed. This type includes white and Romanesco
varieties, as well as various green, purple, brown and yellow cultivars. Purple Cape:  A herita ge Itali an variety with the same anthocyanins found
in re d ca bbage; best steamed and eaten fresh; the purple colour turns green
when processed by canning. Asian:  Dev eloped in In dia, now used m ainly in China and India, the Asian
varieties include old and vintage varieties such as Early Patna  and Early
Benaras.Northwest Eur opean biennial:  This type of ca uliflower was developed in
France and was cultivated in Europe for winter and early spring harvest. It
includes such old cultivars as Roscoff  and Angers. Northern Eur opean annual:  Most popular in Europe and N orth America
and harv ested in summer and f all, this cauliflower type includes such old
cultivars as Erfurt  and Snowball. Orange cauliflower makes an excellent preserving cultivar since it is higher in antioxidants and
vitamin A and is milder in flavour than traditional white cauliflower. P u r c h a s i n g / S t o r i n g
A medium-size head of cauliflow er weighs about 2 to 3 lb (1
to 1.5 kg). 1 lb (500 g) yields 2-1/2 cups (625 mL) cauliflower florets. Buy clean, firm, white or creamy white, tightly packed heads without loose
or spreading florets. Leaves should be green, moist and fresh looking, with
no d rying, yellowing or witheri ng. Smudgy and speckled surfaces indicate
aphids (plant lice). G o o d  W i t h
Herbs such as sage, chives, rosemary, basil, bay, thyme,
chervil, tarragon. Spices such as cardamom, cum in, coriander, curry blends,
mustard, garlic, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg.Other ve getables, such as celery, onions, broccoli, cabbage,
potatoes, carrots, peas. Cheddar, Swiss, Parmesan, Romano or Asiago cheese. Béchamel sauce, hollandaise and cheese sauce. W alnuts, almon ds, pecans; sunflower seeds, sesame seeds
and flaxseeds; raisins and dried apricots. Smoked ham and bacon, prosciutto and prosciutto di Parma. P r e p a r a t i o n
T o wash cauliflower, swish it in a sink full of cool water to which a drop of
food-safe soap has been added. Rinse well and pat dry. T rim aw ay the outer
leaves and core stalk. If ne cessary to remove insects: In a sink or tub, combine 1 cup (250 mL)
salt and 1 gallon (4 L) cold wa ter. Soak cauliflower in the solu tion for 30
minutes. Lift out and rinse. Cut the flower h ead into small florets. Blanch cauliflower flore ts in boiling
water fo r 3 minutes. Immerse in cold water for 3 minutes. Dr ain and pat
dry. Canning Cauliflower
I don’ t recommend home canning cauliflower. Pickling and freezing are the
best methods to preserve it. f r o z e n  p u r é e  o f  c a u l i f l o w e r
If you have this light and healt hy substitution for mashed potatoes in the
fr eezer, y ou have  a delicious bas e for fish and chicken or r oasted vegetable
entrées. Add curry or garam masala spice blend, Dijon mustar d, herb
pesto, chopped fr esh chives, r oa sted garlic, crumbled blue cheese or gratedParmesan chees e to tailor this basic r ecipe to your menu. This r ecipe makes
enough for 4 servings and can be doubled or tripled. It is easiest to pr ocess
the cauliflower in batches. MAKES 6 CUPS (1.5 L)
1 head cauliflower
2 cups (500 mL) chicken br oth or water or milk
3 tbsp (45 mL) butter, olive oil or herb pesto sea salt and fr eshly gr ound
pepper

1. W ash and trim cauliflower  (do not blanch). In a lar ge saucepan, combine
cauliflower flore ts and chicken broth. Cover and bring to a lig ht boil over
medium-high he at. Simmer gently for 15 to 20 minutes or until cauliflower
is tender. 2. Using a slotted spoon, lift out half of the cauliflower and process in the
blender with 1/4 cup (50 mL) of the cooking broth until sm ooth. Add
remaining caulif lower, 1/4 cup ( 50 mL) of the cooking broth, butter and salt
and pep per. Proc ess until smooth, adding more cooking broth as needed to
make a thick, smooth purée. 3. Spoon into freezer container, leaving a 1-inch (2.5 cm) headspace. Remove air, label and seal. Freeze for up to 9 months. Use: Combine with milk or cream to make a soup; or use in place of
mashed potatoes or as a savory “coulis” in main dishes. r a i n b o w  f r u i t e d  c h o w  c h o w
This is one of the last pickle r ecipes of the fall, and it uses up the last of the
pr oduce on hand. It is pr etty in  the jar and on the table with its differ ent
shapes a nd colo urs. The r ecipe is easy and for giving—you can use mor e or
less of almost any fruit or vege table you happen to have on hand. I haveused apple cider vinegar in pla ce of the rice vinegar, but I pr e fer the rice
vinegar flavour with the curry pickling spice, which is only mildly spicy. If yo u want to leave the beans whole, use about a handful each o f gr een and
yellow. The peppers can be cut into strips or diced, and that goes for both
the celer y and the carr ots, too. If I don’ t have pearl onions, I use a whole
cooking onion, cut into eighths. If I have br occoli, I use half cauliflower and
half br occoli flor ets, but I never omit the cauliflower because it is what
defines this pickle. MAKES 10 CUPS (2.5 L)
3 cups (750 mL) cauliflower flor ets
2 cups (500 mL) pickling or pearl onions
1 cup (250 mL) cut gr een beans
1 cup (250 mL) cut yellow beans
3 stalks celery, cut into matchsticks
2 r ed bell peppers, cut into 1/2-inch (1 cm) strips
2 carr ots, cut into matchsticks
3 cups (750 mL) rice vinegar
1 cup (250 mL) lightly packed br own sugar
1 cup (250 mL) granulated sugar


 and
using your “I’m busy” line to postpone it forever. • Deciding to start your diet tomorrow or next week. It’s easier
to put-it-off than to take-it-off, so you say, “I’ll get to it tomorrow,”
which of course will never arrive. • Using sleep or tiredness as a reason for putting it off. Did you
ever notice how tired you get when you are close to actually doing
something uncomfortable or difficult. A little fatigue is a terrific
deferring device. • Getting sick when you are faced with a disquieting or trouble-
some task. How could you possibly do it now, when you feel so
terrible. Like exhaustion above, it’s an excellent technique for pro-
crastinating. • The “I don’t have time to do it” ruse, in which you justify not
doing something because of your busy schedule, which always has
room for those things that you really want to do. • Constantly looking forward to a vacation or that dream-trip. Next year we’ll find Nirvana. • Being a critic and using your criticism of others to camouflage
your own refusal to do. • Refusing to get a physical checkup when you suspect some
dysfunction. By putting it off you don’t have to deal with the reality
of possible illness. • Being afraid to make a move toward someone you’re fond of. It’s what you want, but you’d rather wait it out and hope that things
work out. • Being bored at any time in your life. This is merely a way of
putting off something and using the boring event as a reason for not
doing something more exciting. PUTTING AN END TO PROCRASTINATION—NOW  / 183• Planning but never putting in action a regular exercise program. “I’ll get started on that right away…next week. ”
• Living your entire life for your children and always putting off
your own happiness. How can we afford a vacation when we have
the kids’ education to worry about. Reasons for Continuing to Put It Off
The rationale for putting it off is composed of one part self-delu-
sion and two parts escape. Here are the most important rewards for
hanging onto procrastination. • Most obviously, putting it off allows you to escape from unpleas-
ant activities. There may be things you’re afraid to do or things part
of you wants to do and part of you doesn’t. Remember, nothing is
black or white. • You can feel comfortable with your self-delusional system. Lying
to yourself keeps you from having to admit that you are not a “doer”
in this particular present moment. • You can stay exactly as you are forever, as long as you keep
putting it off. Thus you eliminate change and all the risks that go
with it. • By being bored you have someone or something else to blame
for your unhappy state, thus you shift responsibility away from
yourself and onto the boring activity. • By being a critic you can feel important at the expense of others. It is a way of using others’ performance as stepping-stones for elev-
ating yourself in your own mind. More self-delusion. • By waiting for things to get better you can blame the world for
your unhappiness—things just never seem to break for you. A great
strategy for doing nothing. • You can avoid ever having to fail by avoiding all activities184 / Your Erroneous Zoneswhich involve some risk. In this way you never have to come face
to face with your self-doubt. • Wishing for things to happen—Santa Claus fantasies—allow
you to return to a safe and protected childhood. • You can win sympathy from others and feel sorry for yourself
for the anxiety that you live with as a result of not doing what you’d
like to have done. • You are able to justify a sloppy or less than acceptable perform-
ance on anything if you put it off long enough, and then just allow
a minimal time segment for getting it done. “But I just didn’t have
time. ”
• By putting it off, you might be able to get someone else to do it
for you. Thus, procrastination becomes a means of manipulating
others. • Putting it off enables you to delude yourself into believing that
you are something other than what you really are. • By avoiding a task you can escape success. If you don’t succeed
you avoid having to feel good about yourself and accepting all of
the continuing responsibility that goes with success. Now that you have some insight into why you procrastinate, you
can begin to do something about eliminating this self-destructive
erroneous zone. Some Techniques for Ousting This Postponing Behavior
• Make a decision to live five minutes at a time. Instead of thinking
of tasks in long-range terms, think about now and try to use up a
five-minute period doing what you want, refusing to put off anything
that would bring about satisfaction. • Sit down and get started on something you’ve been postponing. Begin a letter or a book. You’ll find that much of yourPUTTING AN END TO PROCRASTINATION—NOW  / 185putting it off is unnecessary since you’ll very likely find the job en-
joyable, once you give up the procrastination. Simply beginning will
help you to eliminate anxiety about the whole project. • Ask yourself, “What is the worst thing that could happen to me
if I did what I’m putting off right now. ” The answer is usually so
insignificant that it may jar you into action. Assess your fear and
you’ll have no reason to hang onto it. • Give yourself a designated time slot (say Wednesday from 10:00
to 10:15 P. M. ) which you will devote exclusively to the task you’ve
been putting off. You’ll discover that the fifteen minutes of devoted
effort are often sufficient to see you over the hump of procrastination. • Think of yourself as too significant to live with anxiety about
the things you have to do. So, the next time you know you are un-
comfortable with postponement anxiety, remember that people who
love themselves don’t hurt themselves that way. • Look carefully at your now. Decide what you are avoiding in
your current moments and begin to tackle the fear of living effect-
ively. Procrastination is substituting the now with anxiety about a
future event. If the event becomes the now, the anxiety, by definition,
must go. • Quit smoking…now. Begin your diet…this moment. Give up
booze…this second. Put this book down and do one push-up as your
beginning exercise project. That’s how you tackle problems…with
action now. Do it. The only thing holding you back is you, and the
neurotic choices you’ve made because you don’t believe you’re as
strong as you really are. How simple…just do it. • Start using your mind creatively in what were previously boring
circumstances. At a meeting, change the dull tempo with a pertinent
question, or make your mind go off in exciting ways such as writing
a poem, or memorizing twenty-five numbers backwards, just for
the sheer drill of memory training. Decide to never be bored again. 186 / Your Erroneous Zones• When someone begins to criticize you, ask this question, “Do
you think I need a critic now. ” Or when you find yourself being a
critic, ask the person in your company if he wants to hear your citi-
cism, and if so, why. This will help you to move from the critic to
the doer column. • Look hard at your life. Are you doing what you’d choose to be
doing if you knew you had six months to live. If not, you’d better
begin doing it because, relatively speaking, that’s all you have. Given the eternity of time, thirty years or six months make no differ-
ence. Your total lifetime is a mere speck. Delaying anything makes
no sense. • Be courageous about undertaking an activity that you’ve been
avoiding. One act of courage can eliminate all that fear. Stop telling
yourself that you must perform well. Remind yourself that doing it
is far more important. • Decide not to be tired until the moment before you get into bed. Don’t allow yourself to use fatigue or illness as an escape or to put
off doing anything. You may find that when you take away the
reason for the illness or exhaustion—that is, avoidance of a
task—physical problems “magically” disappear. • Eliminate the words “hope,” “wish” and “maybe” from your
vocabulary. They are the tools of putting it off. If you see these words
creeping in, substitute new sentences. Change
“I hope things will work out” to “I will make it happen. ”
“I wish things were better” to “I am going to do the following
things to ensure that I feel better. ”
“Maybe it will be okay” to “I will make it okay. ”
• Keep a journal of your own complaining or critical behavior. By writing these actions down, you’ll accomplish two things. You’ll
see how your critical behavior surfaces in your life—the frequency,
patterns, events and people that are related to your being a critic. You’ll also stop yourself from criticizing because it will be such a
pain to have to write in the journal. • If you are putting something off which involves others (a move,
a sex problem, a new job), have a conference with all in-PUTTING AN END TO PROCRASTINATION—NOW  / 187volved and ask


 own receptors. The consequence of replacing iodine with bromine has been to make a bad situation worse. Iodine deficiency has been
accelerated and, due to increasing bromide levels, iodine is now being competitively inhibited from binding to its own receptors. The medical consequences include increased thyroid disorders including autoimmune thyroid disorders (Hashimoto’s and Graves’
disease), and thyroid cancer. Furthermore, the rise of other cancers including breast, ovarian, uterine, and prostate may be related
to this phenomenon. This will be explained further in
Chapter 11
. PERCHLORATE
Perchlorate is a substance that is found in nature and is also a man-made substance. Perchlorate is manufactured for rocket
fuel and many industrial uses. Perchlorate contains one
atom of chlorine and four atoms of oxygen. Chlorine is part of the halide
family (iodine, bromine and chlorine). Excess perchlorate levels can displace iodine in the body and damage the transport of
iodine into the cell. Perchlorate contamination of our water supply is widespread and increasing. Increasing perchlorate exposure
is another reason why iodine levels have fallen over the last 30 years. Chapter 11
 reviews the details and consequences of
perchlorate exposure in much more detail.HOW DO YOU MEASURE IODINE LEVELS? The generally accepted method of testing iodine is by measuring the amount of iodine in the urine. However, that is not a
reliable method in order to determine the whole-body iodine status. Over 10 years ago, Dr. Abraham and co-investigators developed an iodine-loading test. It is based on the concept that
whole-body iodine status can be established by measuring the amount of iodine excreted over 24 hours after taking a 50mg
iodine tablet. Since over 95% of orally ingested iodine in an iodine-sufficient individual is excreted in the urine, following urinary
excretion levels of iodine can provide useful information about the body’s utilization of iodine. The iodine loading test is based on
a simple premise; the body will hold onto more iodine in a deficient state as compared to a sufficient state. In other words,
if the
body is deficient in iodine, you would expect more iodine to be retained by the body. Conversely, if the body has sufficient iodine
levels, you would expect the body to retain less iodine. This is exactly what happens with the 24-hour iodine loading test. It is a
functional test of whole-body iodine levels. 15
 In my experience, the iodine-loading test has been found to provide useful
information on the body’s iodine status. Iodine binds to iodine receptors throughout the body. If the body’s receptors for iodine are sufficient in iodine, a large
percentage of ingested iodine will be excreted from the body. On the other hand, if there is an iodine deficiency present, ingested
iodine will be retained at a much larger percentage. The iodine-loading test is performed after taking 50mg of an iodine/iodide combination. Urine is collected for 24 hours after
taking the iodine. In an iodine-sufficient state, approximately 90% of a mixture of a 50mg dose of iodine/iodide would be
excreted (i.e., 45mg), and 10% of the iodine would be retained (i.e., 5mg). Levels below 90% excretion would indicate an
iodine-deficient state. FIRST LOOK AT IODINE LEVELS AT MY OFFICE
Twenty-four patients in my office were selected at random to have their iodine status evaluated. Each patient was instructed
to take 50mg of a combination of iodine/iodide (Iodoral
®
) and
collect 24 hours of urine. The urine was evaluated for the amount
of iodine excreted. The results (
Figure 5
) show that 91.7% of the patients tested low for iodine levels. Iodine sufficiency occurs
when the urinary excretion is above 90%. FIGURE 5: IODINE LEVELS IN 24 PATIENTS

It is worthwhile noting that most of these patients were already on a holistic treatment plan which included vitamins, minerals
and herbs. However, they were not supplementing with iodine. Most of the patients studied had thyroid abnormalities, including
hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s, or Graves’ disease. There was no difference in the iodine levels between the various thyroid
disorders; nearly all (22/24) were low. The results of this small study were the first clear indicators I had that iodine deficiency
was occurring in a large percentage of the population. UPDATED RESULTS AT MY OFFICE
To the present date, we (Drs. Brownstein, Ng, and Nusbaum) have now tested iodine levels in over 6,000 patients. Our
results have been consistent; approximately 96% of patients test low for iodine. In fact, many patients initially test at severely low
iodine levels (via spot urinary iodine) as their results are reported as ‘below the detectable limits’. Dr. Jorge Flechas (the Dr.
Jorge Flechas (the owner of FFP labs) and Charles Hakala, RPh, (owner of Hakala labs) have been at the forefront of testing
people world-wide for their iodine levels. They have now tested tens of thousands of subjects and their results are consistent with
mine. 16
 Contact information for the labs that test iodine status is found in the appendix. FINAL THOUGHTSIodine deficiency is a huge public health problem. The continuing and increasing exposure to goitrogens (substances that
promote goiter), including the halides bromide and fluoride, has exacerbated the iodine deficiency problem (more on this in
Chapter 11
). Iodine deficiency is one of the main underlying causes of many varied illnesses including thyroid disorders, chronic
fatigue, fibromyalgia, cancer (including cancer of the breast and prostate), and other health issues. I believe that
properly
evaluating and treating iodine deficiency will not only help people improve the functioning of their immune systems, it will also play
an integral role to help people achieve their optimal health. 1
 Stadel, B. Dietary iodine and risk of breast, endometrial and ovarian cancer. The Lancet. 4.24.1976
2
 DeLong, FR, et al. 1997 Effect on infant mortality of iodination of irrigation in water in a severely iodine-deficient area of
China. Lancet. 350:771-773
3
 Foster, H. The iodine-selenium connection: Its possible roles in intelligence, cretinism, sudden infant death syndrome, breast
cancer and multiple sclerosis. Medical Hypothesis. 40. 61-65. 1993
4
 WHO. IB1D 3/27. 12 Nov. 1998
5
 WHO IBID 12 Nov. 1998
6
 Hollowell, JE et al. Iodine nutrition in the United States. Trends and public health implications: Iodine excretion data from
National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys I and III (1971-74 and 1988-94). J Clin Endocrinol Metab 83:3401-3408. 1998. 7
 Venkatesh, M, et al. Salt iodization for the elimination of iodine deficiency. 1995
8
 Abraham, G. Orthoidosupplementation: Iodine Sufficiency of the Whole Human Body. The Original Internist. December,
2002
9
 Dietary Reference Intakes (2001). Institute of Medicine
10
 Hollowell, JE et al. IBID. 1998. 11
 Pitman, JA. Changing normal values for thyroidal radioiodine uptake. NEJM. 1969; 280:1431-34
12
 Abraham, G. The Concept of Orthoiodosupplementation and Its Clinical Implications. The Original Internist. June, 2004. 13
 Dunn, J. Editorial: What’s happening to our iodine? J. of Clinical Endocrin. And Metab. Vol. 83, No. 10. 1998
14
 Vobecky, M. Effect of enhanced bromide intake on the concentration ratio I/Br in the rat thyroid gland. Bio. Trace Element
Research, 43:509-513, 1994
15
 Abraham, G. Measurement of urinary iodide levels by ion-selective electrode: Improved sensitivity and specificity by
chromatography on an ion-exchange resin. Optimox Research Info. IOD-03. 1.6.03
16
 Personal communication with Dr. Flechas and Charles Hakala. 11.15.08Chapter 3
Different Forms of Iodine
CHAPTER 3: DIFFERENT FORMS OF IODINE
Iodine is not very soluble in water. Jean Lugol, a French physician, was interested in substances that could treat infections and
became very interested in iodine because it showed promise in this area. In 1829, Dr. Lugol found that potassium iodide added to
water increased the solubility of iodine. Dr. Lugol began using a solution termed “Lugol’s Iodine” that was a mixture of 5% iodine
and 10% potassium iodide in water (see
Figure 6
, next page). Two


	are	found	to	be	neuro-toxic	and	even	carcinogenic. (Meanwhile,	because
of	“trade	secrets,”	manufacturers	are	not	required	to	list	any	of	these	toxic
ingredients	on	their	product	labels. ) Worse,	these	fragrances	are	not	just	in
perfumes,	but	in	everything	from	kitty	litter	to	shampoos,	soaps,	lotions,	shaving
creams,	household	cleaners,	laundry	detergents	and	numerous	other	products. Fragrances	now	pollute	our	homes,	schools,	workplaces,	stores,	churches	and
other	public	places. People	who	regularly	use	synthetic	perfumes	are	putting	a
heavy	toxic	burden	on	their	bodies. The	solution	is	to	use	essential	oils	made
from	natural	ingredients	such	as	flowers	and	herbs,	if	tolerable,	and	to	avoid
household	and	personal	products	made	with	synthetic	fragrances. I	have	spent	years	researching	the	toxic	effects	of	chemicals	used	to	make
products	that	people	consume	on	a	daily	basis. I	discovered	that	regular
toothpaste,	for	example,	contains	numerous	toxins,	such	as	fluoride,	artificial
colors,	flavors,	sweeteners	and	synthetic	detergents,	all	of	which	can
bioaccumulate	in	the	body	and	lead	to	toxic	overload. Toothpaste	is	especially
important	because	the	mucous	membranes	in	your	mouth	are	very	permeable,	so
if	you	expose	yourself	to	toxic	toothpaste	several	times	a	day,	you	subject
yourself	to	a	lot	of	toxins. I	eventually	selected	a	toothpaste	for	my	personal	use
that	was	both	safe	and	effective	(see	appendix	C),	but	it	took	eighteen	months	of
research	to	find	it. Toxic	chemicals,	used	for	detergent	and	foam-generating	properties,	are
present	in	most	toothpastes,	as	well	as	in	many	other	personal	care	and
household	products. When	these	toxins—	sodium	lauryl	sulfate,	sodium	cetyl
sulfate	and	sodium	laureth	sulfate—are	placed	on	the	surface	of	the	body,	they
can	cause	eye	irritations,	skin	rashes,	hair	loss,	scalp	flaking	similar	to	dandruff
and	allergic	reactions. These	chemicals	are	known	to	be	irritating	to	the	skin	and
are	used	to	irritate	the	skin	in	laboratory	experiments. Think	about	what	happens
when	your	highly	sensitive	gum	tissue	comes	into	contact	with	a	known	irritant,
like	sodium	lauryl	sulfate,	in	your	toothpaste. Could	this	factor	be	contributing	to
our	epidemic	of	gum	disease. These	man-made	detergents	pass	through	the	skin	and	mucous	membranes
and	bioaccumulate	in	fatty	tissue—eye	tissue,	for	example. Is	there	a	possibleconnection	between	the	sodium	lauryl	sulfate	found	in	toothpaste	and	our
epidemic	of	macular	degeneration—a	disease	in	which	cells	in	the	central	part	of
the	retina	degenerate,	and	the	leading	cause	of	blindness	in	people	over	age	fifty-
five. The	focus	of	manufacturers	is	always	on	marketability,	so	they	often	try	to
disguise	these	synthetic	and	toxic	ingredients	by	making	them	seem	“natural. ”
Labels	will	often	state	something	like,	“sodium	lauryl	sulfate—derived	from
coconut. ”	Regardless	of	derivation	they	are	toxic	and	can	accumulate	easily	in
your	tissues	to	levels	that	cause	cellular	malfunction	and	disease. People	choose	antibacterial	soaps	thinking	they	will	protect	them	from	germs,
but	the	germicide	in	the	soap	goes	right	through	the	skin	and	bioaccumulates	in
tissue. In	fact,	these	toxic	chemicals,	designed	to	kill	cells,	are	now	showing	up
in	alarming	amounts	in	human	breast	milk,	and	infants	are	much	more
susceptible	to	toxins. As	always,	the	solution	is	to	choose	safe,	natural	products,
usually	available	at	health	food	and	specialty	stores. There	are	high-quality,
certified	organic,	hair	and	skin	care	products	available	and	I	recommend	you	use
them. (See	appendix	C	for	my	personal	choices. ) Toxic	Cleaning	Products
The	home	can	be	a	toxic	place	already—do	not	make	it	more	so	with	toxic
cleaning	products,	solvents	and	workplace	chemicals. Household	cleaning
products	rank	among	the	most	toxic	everyday	substances	to	which	people	are
exposed. Unfortunately,	the	manufacturer	of	household	products	is	seldom	the
best	source	of	accurate	information	about	safety. As	a	practical	matter,	do	not	let
any	chemical	come	in	contact	with	your	skin	unless	you	know	it	is	safe. Most
commercial	brands	are	not	safe,	although	safe	household	products	are	available
at	health	food	and	specialty	stores. (See	appendix	C	for	my	choices. ) Some	especially	toxic	household	cleaners	include	ammonia,	chlorine	bleach,
aerosol	propellants,	detergents,	petroleum	distillates	and	toluene. Many	of	these
substances	not	only	harm	the	skin;	they	also	give	off	toxic	fumes	that	affect	the
person	using	the	product	and	everyone	else	in	the	household. If	you	cannot	avoid
toxic	household	products,	at	least	use	them	sparingly	and	in	well-ventilated
areas. Symptoms	from	“the	flu”	to	headaches	have	been	associated	with	products	we
use	to	clean	our	furniture,	bathrooms	and	clothes,	as	well	as	air	fresheners	to
keep	our	bathrooms	smelling	pleasant. Debra	Lynn	Dadd,	in
Nontoxic	and
Natural,
wrote	about	a	fifteen-year	study	of	housewives	in	Oregon. Women	whostayed	home	all	day	had	a	54	percent	higher	death	rate	from	cancer	than	women
who	worked	away	from	home. The	study	concluded	that	the	higher	rate	likely
was	a	consequence	of	exposure	to	the	chemicals	in	household	products. Dadd’s
book,	along	with	many	others,	contains	formulas	for	making	your	own
environmentally	safe	household	products. A	Prescription	for	Toxic	Overload
Often,	toxic	exposure	comes	from	medical	and	dental	offices,	from	the	very
professions	that	you	expect	would	keep	you	healthy. Whether	it	is	antibiotics	in
your	food,	the	drug	in	your	inhaler,	steroids	on	your	skin,	mercury	in	your
mouth,	medicines	in	your	stomach	or	fluoride	in	your	water,	the	medical	and
dental	industries	are	significant	sources	of	toxins. In	fact,
medical	journals
acknowledge	that	prescription	drugs	are	the	third	leading	cause	of	death	in
America	(after	heart	disease	and	cancer). As	you	recall,	prescription	and	over-the-counter	drugs	“work”	by	interfering
with	normal	chemical	processes	in	cells. They	are	designed	to	suppress
symptoms,	but	do	not	cure	disease. In	fact,	by	interfering	with	normal	cell
function,	prescription	drugs	can	cause	cellular	malfunction,	which	is	the	same	as
causing	disease. Decisions	about	which	procedures	and	medicines	to	choose
should	be	based	on	knowledge	of	the	toxicity	involved. Every	molecule	you	put
into	your	body	is	going	to	have	an	effect,	for	better	or	worse. Almost	always,
prescription	and	over-the-counter	drugs	are	for	the	worse. Furthermore,	physicians


 properties and why
everyone wanted to search… Monty Python was looking for the Holy Grail… the
properties associated from drinking from the Holy Grail are long life and full
health. Well, those are exactly the benefits of drinking urine. And the joke about
the search for the lost Holy Grail is that it’s not the cup that’s important. It’s
what’s in the cup. And so any drinking vessel can become a Holy Grail. It’s what
you use to complete the circuit with. When you start drinking urine, which is distilled water, and it melts in-organic
mineral deposits, and it melts that stone in the middle of your head, and… when
your pineal gland opens up fully, the grey dot in the auric field disappears, and
you start to glow. People will notice you are looking so radiant and healthy. Chapter 4
The current international consensus is that a caloric deficit (weight gain =
calories in – calories out no matter what time of the day) is required to achieve
weight loss, and that this is achieved by eating less calories each meal several
times a day and exercising more. But when looking at the scientific literature, it
is clear that this approach is not very well evidenced at all. Studies show that
80% of people going on a calories restriction diet managing a 10% reduction in
weight will regain this weight within a year. This effectively means that the vast majority of fad diets and calorie restriction
or ‘eat less with each meal, exercise more’ strategies are doomed to fail. So why
does the current model not work? The main reason for the failure of calorie
restriction is that the body, as a survival mechanism, lowers its basal metabolic
rate (BMR) when calorie intake is reduced. Therefore, when the body is taking in
fewer calories, it’s also burning less too. This leads to reduced energy levels,
increased hunger (which involves changes to satiety hormones) and trouble
staying warm. The worst part of this is, when the BMR falls enough to match
caloric intake, weight loss stalls or even reverses. We have actually known this for around a century, with the findings being
reiterated fairly often since. In addition, exercise has also proven an ineffective
tool in preventing and reversing weight gain in the long term. The potential
reasons for this are increased hunger following exercise and compensation for
increased exercise with longer periods of rest. Thus, neither manipulation of
calorie intake, nor the amount of exercise, is managing to achieve weight loss. The key to losing weight is breaking into the body’s fat stores for energy, and the
main hormone that controls this is insulin. Eating food, or consuming drinks, throughout the day maintains raised levels of
insulin, even if the overall calorie intake is reduced. This instructs the body to
switch off lipolysis (fat burning) whilst activating lipogenesis (fat creation),
resulting in fat gain. On the other hand, abstaining from caloric intake
altogether, for an extended period of time, 23/1 fasting for example actually
lowers insulin levels and allows lipolysis to be switched back on, thus, the body is
permitted to break into its fat stores for energy. This practice is called intermittent  fasting and has physiological effects distinct
from those of calorie restriction. During periods of 23:1 fasting, not only is BMR
maintained via increased noradrenaline levels, (which will be in your orin) but
there is also no net increase in hunger, measured via ghrelin levels. Furthermore, 23:1 intermittent  fasting also preserves lean body mass, and so is
said to be muscle-sparing. People cannot just make a decision to burn more fat
calories, or to feel less hungry. These are physiological issues and must be
addressed via physiology. It is time to stop scolding people for lack of willpower,
and to start showing them how to lose weight in a healthy fashion, without
torturing themselves. Omad Orin looping is the ultimate biohack for losing
weight, healing the body and boosting your energy levels. It will work for you in
so many ways. Even for those who have tried everything and nothing seems to
work, this programme will work. So what happens whenever you eat or drink something that takes you out of a
fasted state (anything other than pure h2o or your own living water)? Your life
water (orin) is taken from your blood and is immediately recognised by your
body so it can go back into the blood 100% bioavailable. Including increased
noradrenaline levels and any other beneficial substances made by your body. Anything else apart from pure water will need to be broken down with stomach
acid and then processed by the body which will take you out of a fasted state. What happens then is that insulin is produced, so anybody suggesting a so called
juice fast is promoting insulin going up. Insulin is basically the hormone that tells
the body to store fat. This is key to remember while 23/1 fasting and you are so
tempted to have a little of something, say out loud "do I want my insulin to go
right up now? I know it is produced to store fat." It stops the body from burning fat for energy, and starts storing fat instead! This
is key to memorise. Consume something other than pure water or life water = insulin goes up = body
starts storing fat. Only consume life water and pure water for 23 hrs per day = insulin goes down
= body burns fat instead of storing it. You feel energetic instead of lethargic. It's that simple, you bio hack your body to
burn fat and give you energy instead of forcing it to store fat robbing you of
energy.If you don't consume anything apart from pure or living waters for 23 hrs a day
then you feel so energetic you wouldn't believe until you experience it yourself. Not only do your insulin levels go down, but all other negative substances (like
cortisol for example) go down while all the positive substances go up by large
amounts. If you come out of that fasted state before your eating window then you turn off
that power/energy source and tell the body to start storing fat. This robs you of
energy and makes you feel lethargic. You need to understand this when you are tempted to break your fast earlier
than your eating window. This is why 23:1 fasting is so superior to cutting calories or eating several smaller
meals a day. Your metabolism or aging process speeds up eating or juicing often, but by
reducing to just once per day you slow down your metabolism or your aging
process. This is the ultimate bio hack. You de-age and prolong your life. It’s not just physical energy you will notice increasing but cognitive responses
and clear thinking go through the roof.<|eot_id|><|begin_of_text|>Summarize the following text section accurately and concisely. Maintain specific details and numerical information, and use anti-repetition mechanisms:

        Omad Orin Looping. DR Phillips
Introduction. Omad orin looping has changed my life beyond all recognition. I know it's a
cliché when people say this or that changed their life, but I can say with total
confidence that without omad and orin looping my life would be radically
different to what it is today. Let me explain. I now get so much more happiness and enjoyment from food. This is what omad
does to you, your enjoyment of any food goes up a hundredfold. Actually that is
an understatement, I now get immense happiness and HUGE enjoyment from
food that it's off the charts, the feeling of looking forward to my one meal every
day, I didn't get this at all before omad orin looping. Before I got into omad and orin looping I had some very serious health problems
developing. I liked my drink as they say, pints at a time, or bottles of wine. I was
more than partial to junk and processed foods, and even though I would not like
to admit it I was also addicted to tea, and especially coffee multiple times every
day often with snacks. Many other junk snacks that I thought were normal. I
didn't enjoy these things nearly as much as I do now on omad, but even though I
wasn’t enjoying them, I kept consuming them out of habit. As a result of too
much of them I was starting to get fat. I used to eat at least three large meals a
day, with coffee and snack breaks in between and more drinks and junk in the
evenings. I just did this because that is what I always did. I then had several serious health conditions developing. I was wrongly diagnosed
several times with many different things and eventually an umbrella term that so
many are being told these days “you have I. B. S or irritable bowel syndrome. " The doctors tried to give me medication as they do. Thankfully my parents
brought me up to question everything the drug pushers try to push on their
patients. I also went to a boarding school where one of the teachers taught the
truth about big pharmaceuticals. As a result I hardly ever had any drugs or
anything from big pharma in my life including no jabs, pain killers or antibiotics. I didn't want to start taking in drugs now, but the doctors never had any
alternative for example healing the body naturally with making changes to
eating and lifestyle. Omad orin looping will never be taught in medical schools,
or the big pharma companies’ profits would tumble. It got so bad that after some tests they informed


parts of our body, different chakras, or to our mental and
emotional environment, like surrounding ourselves with a
golden light. Color therapy must be applied over a period of time for
it to have a significant effect. Exposure to external color
sources should be done fifteen minutes a day for a period
of a month to have the proper effect. Visualization and
meditation on specific colors should be done for a similar
period of time. At the same time, we should avoid expos- Subtle Therapies
ing ourselves to disharmonious colors and impressions,
like the Rajasic and Tamasic colors of television and
movies. Gem Therapy
Gems are more than wonderfully beautiful creations of
Nature. Their beauty reflects a subtle power and a connec-
tion with the mind and astral body. Vedic sciences afford
great importance to gems, particularly for their healing
and energizing properties. Gems can be used long-term to
protect and vitalize both body and mind. They strengthen
our aura and align us with the healing forces of Nature. Though Ayurveda uses gems,63 in the Vedic view gems are
understood primarily through astrology. Astrology and Psychology
Astrology has traditionally had a medical and psycho-
logical aspect. Vedic astrology is used along with Ayurve-
da for healing the mind. The astrological birth chart
reveals the nature and destiny of the soul, not merely the
state of the body or ego. The astrologer must also deal with
psychological issues. Knowledge of Ayurveda can aid in
this process. 6*
Vedic astrology employs the same language as Ayurve-
da, with the gunas, doshas, elements and functions of the
mind. Vedic astrology can provide a good prognosis of the
development of psychological problems, as well as suggest
astrological measures (like mantras, gems, rituals and
meditations) for countering them. Medical astrology is a
subject in itself. In Vedic astrology, gems are correlated to the planets
and used to balance their influences in the treatment of
physical, mental and spiritual disorders. Gem therapy is Ayurveda and the Mind
the main method of astrological treatment. Gems are worn
externally as rings or pendants. According to the Vedic
system, rhe fingers of the hand and the planets correspond. Index finger Jupiter
Middle fmgerSaturn
Ring fmger Sun
Little fmger Mercury
By wearing gems relating to the planets on the appro-
priate fingers, we can strengthen their influences. For
those planets not ruling a fmger, the fmger ruled by
friendly planets can be used. Venus is a friend of Saturn
and Mercury. The Moon is a friend of the Sun and Jupiter. Mars is a friend of the Sun and Jupiter. It is always best if
the gems are set so as to actually touch the skin. Gem preparations can also be ingested internally for sim-
ilar purposes in Ayurveda. However, for internal usage,
gems are specially treated by complex processes to render
them safe and non-toxic to the physical body. Gem prepara-
tions are used in Ayurvedic medicines today. While they are
not available in the United States, we can take gem tinctures
that do not actually involve ingesting the mineral. Gem tinctures, like herb tinctures, are prepared by
soaking the gem for a period of time, generally about two
weeks, in a 50-100% alcohol solution. Hard gems like dia-
mond or sapphire can be soaked for one month (from full
moon to full moon). Soft, usually opaque gems, like pearl
and coral, are soaked for shorter periods of time or in weak-
er solutions. Subtle Therapies
Planetary Colors
Each planet projects a color of the cosmic creative ray. We can also use color therapy along astrological lines to
balance the effects of the planets. Sun- bright red
Moon white
Marsdark red
Mercury green
Jupiter yellow, gold
Venus- transparent, variegated
Satumdark blue, black
Rahuultraviolet
Ketuinfrared
Gems and the Planets
The classical Vedic correspondences between the major
precious gems (and substitute gems) and the planets and
their use as psychological remedies are as follows: Ayurveda and the Mind
Planet Precious Substitute Remedies
Gems Gems
Sun Ruby spinel, garnet, Self-esteem, energy,
sunstone leadership
Moon Pearl moonstone, calms mind &
cultured pearls emotions, gives love
& peace
Mars Red Coral strengthens will &
vitality
Mercury Emerald peridot, green gives balance of mind. tourmaline, green judgment &
zircon, jade perception
Jupiter Yellow Sapphire yellow topaz, wisdom, strength,
citrine creativity
Venus Diamond white sapphire, gives sensitivity,
clear zircon, clearlove & imagination
quartz crystal,
white coral
Saturn Blue Sapphire amethyst, lapis gives detachment,
lazuli patience &
independence
North node Hessonite garnet gives clear perception,
(Dragon's (golden grossularite) good judment &
head) sound thinking
South node Cat's Eye gives insight, focus
(Dragon's tail) (chrysoberyl) & concentration
Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were not known to the
ancients. Pluto appears to relate to dark stones like black
coral or onyx. Neptune has much in common with opals,
particularly the iridescent type. Uranus has much in com-
mon with the dark blue Saturn stones like amethyst. Because most of the main planetary gem stones are very
expensive, less expensive stones can be used as substitutes. Subtle Therapies 2'5 A
As red coral is not expensive, substitution for it is not nec-
essary. Generally, primary gemstones require at least one
carat of a good quality stone, while three carats is prefer-
able. For secondary gemstones, three carats is minimum,
five is preferable, or ten or more is good if worn as a pen-
dant. Use of Gems in Ayurveda
While gems have an action on the physical body, their
main action is on the life-force. Not all strongly relate to
one of the biological humors. Many, as subtle remedies,
can help balance all three humors. We can also direct or
balance their humoral action according to the metal we set
them in (which serves as their vehicle). For usage in psy-
chology, gems are long-term remedies that help balance
the mind and astral field. 65
Substitute gemstones possess the same properties as
primary ones but to a lesser degree. The more expensive
gem stones should be worn as rings in two or more carats. The less expensive or substitute are better in four or more
(and larger stones yet can be used, particularly for pen-
dants or necklaces). Mineral and Gem Preparations
Ayurveda uses a number of special mineral preparations
(rasas and bhasmas). These consist of various specially pre-
pared minerals, some which are toxic in the unprepared
state, for internal usage. The preparation for some miner-
als is relatively simple, for others it is a very complex phar-
maceutical process. These are often used for conditions involving the mind
and nervous system. They include such minerals and met-
als as gold, silver, tin, mica, borax, iron, lead, sulfur, mer- Ayurveda and the Mind
cury, and gems like quartz crystal, diamond, pearl, coral,
emerald, and ruby. Their use is outside the scope of this
book, but they are important for Ayurvedic treatment of
the mind. Metals and minerals have a stronger and more
direct action upon the mind than herbs, but have to be
prepared properly. Aroma Therapy
Have you ever been upset or distressed and then hap-
pened to smell a fragrant flower or incense and noticed
how your mood changed, at least temporarily, for the bet-
ter. The use of fragrant oils and incense to soothe the mind
and promote meditation are well known. Aromas have a
great power to stimulate, calm or heal. Perhaps nothing
like a fragrance can quickly change our immediate envi-
ronment, affecting us down to a physical level. The right
aromas promote calm and help us drop the negative
thoughts and emotions that disturb us. Aroma therapy consists of the use of fragrant oils to
promote the healing process. It includes the use of incense,
flower essences and essential oils. Aroma therapy is an
important, though supplementary, therapy of Ayurveda,
used mainly for treating the mind. It aids in concentration
and meditation, calms the emotions, soothes the nerves
and improves peace of mind. Here there is only the space
to introduce this important subject. Fragrance is the sensory quality that belongs to the
earth element. Fragrance itself makes up the subtle earth
element. Through the right use of fragrances, we can puri-
fy the earth element and open up its higher potentials,
helping us forget the earthly involvements that weigh so
heavily on our minds. Relating to the subtle earth element
fragrances as subtle foods, we can nourish and ground the Subtle Therapies 217
subtle body (or body of impressions). Though aromas pre-
dominate in earth, they contain