 stop, you say good-
bye to the troubles that accrue for those who sacrifice arriving for a lifetime
of striving. Do the T ao Now
Pick an area of your life to practice releasing an attachment by deciding
when to stop. For example, plan to leave ten minutes before you think
you’re done in the grocery store, or refrain from buying anything that’s not
on your list. At work, restrain yourself from getting another cup of coffee or
writing one more personal e-ma il. In a relationship, don’t say anything else
in a discussion that’s going nowhere. Those are all examples of attachment
to being or doing. You can also practice detaching by giving something away. Just recently,
for insta nce, my son surprised both of us by doing just that. I was admiring
a new T-shirt he’d just purchased, and he said, “Here, Dad, you like this one
so much that even though it’s my favorite, I want you to have it.” It was a
simple, spontaneous letting go of an attachment, and both of us felt the
wealth that is the fruit of generosity. OceanofPDF.com45th Verse
The gr eatest perfection seems imperfect,
and yet its use is inexhaustible. The gr eatest fullness seems empty,
and yet its use is endless. Great straightness seems twisted. Great intelligence seems stupid. Great eloquence seems awkwar d.
Great truth seems false. Great discussion seems silent. Activity conquers cold;
inactivity conquers heat. Stillness and tranquility set things in or der
in the universe. OceanofPDF.comLiving Beyond
Superficialities
This verse subtly asks you to view the world with new eyes. Most likely
you’ve been conditioned to evaluate just about everything with a cursory
and fleeting glance. Here, however, Lao-tzu is asking you to stop seeing
through your ego-dominated culture, and to instead begin noticing the still
and tranquil invisible space within everything. When you go beyond
superficialities, you beco me aware that what used to look imperfect, empty,
awkward, or even stupid now appears perfect, full, eloquent, and intelligent. Your previous way of thinking about the world told you that it’s full of
imperfections—the people in your life should be different, politicians
should be aligne d with your values, the weather should be more consistent
and reliable, the multitudes should be more peaceful, young people  should
study harder, and older people should be more tolerant. The assessments are
relentlessly endless, and they’re all based on teachings that you’ve adopted. While they may seem sensible and correct, these views are simply the result
of only looking at what exists on the surface. “Hold on a minute,” this verse
of the Tao Te Ching seems to say, “try looking at it this way. What seems to
be imperfect has perfection, and what seems empty and false has a profound
spiritual truth supporting it.”
The paradox here is evident: Hunger does exist in the world as an element
of the perfection of the Tao, and the desire to help those who are starving is
also part of that perfection. You’re being asked not to label what you see as
imperfect, stupid, or empty; rather, look for the stillness and tranquility
within you that you can bring to these superficial appearances. When you
refrain from engaging in judgments based solely on looks, you
paradoxically become an instrument for change. Study the opening lines of this verse. What seems imperfect is
nevertheless inexhaustible; what seems empty is endless. Imagine a pitcher
out of which you could pour delicious iced tea without ever needing to
refill. “Impossib le!” you say, yet that’s precisely what the Tao does. It
never, ever runs out. It never has, and it never will. It cannot be exhausted.You are asked to be like this inexhaustible, always-full Tao—be
nonjudgmental, still, and above all, tranquil. Let the world and all of its
creations unfold  while you remain constant with the invisibleness that
allows it all to take place. Allow whatever you feel deep within you in that
quiet and peaceful space to guide you in the direction that is your true
destiny. Recently I attended a talk by my friend, colleague, and mentor Ram Dass,
who had a stroke in 1997 that impacted his speech. As of this writing, he
still spends almost all of his waking moments in a wheelchair, and his
lecture lasted approximately 45 minutes. He received a standing ovation at
the end, and I personally felt so blessed and blissful by having been in the
audience. There  are some who might have only seen superfi cialities—to
them, the lecture might have seemed halting and slow because of the stroke,
and judged as embarrassing or even intellectually challenging. Much of my
dear friend’ s time onstage was silent, and it certainly appeared to be
awkward in comparison to his earlier speeches, which were always
masterful and eloquent. But as I sit here writin g, I can only say that because
I changed the way I looked at this experience, the entire thing changed for
me in a very dramatic way. While Ram Dass’ s words were few, his message was straightforward,
laconic, and direct. What might have appeared as unintelligible to others
struck me as brilliance masked by circumstance. What could have been
viewed as fumb ling was articulate and perfect in every way. I heard a great
presentation to a loving, receptive crowd that was done largely between
long periods of luscious silence. Through out this lecture, all of the audience
members and I 45th Verse remained still and tranquil. As Lao-tzu concludes
in this 45th verse of the Tao Te Ching, it “set things in order in [our]
universe.”
I can feel the presence of Lao-tzu here this morning as I gaze at the
drawing of that beautiful old man sitting on an ox. He seems to be urging
me on to tell you how to apply this great wisdom, which comes from living
beyond shallowness:
See imperfections as perfect, even if your ego-mind cannot compr ehend
this.Become aware of your conditioned responses that lead you to label
people, places, and circumstances as less than perfect. See the flawlessness
behind the supposed defects. As I watched my children grow up, for
instance, there were many times when their challenging behavior at a
certain age was really a kind of brilliance. For example, I observed them
refusing to eat certain nutritious foods, knowing that they needed to go
through these phases in order to reach higher places. An adamant refusal to
eat vege tables isn’t stupid or twisted thinking—it was perfect and necessary
for them at the time. You can apply this same kind of patient stillness to
your world. Inch by inch, we evolve as a people toward a fuller  union with
the T ao. One of history’ s great mystical thinkers, Meister Eckhart, poetic ally put it
this way several centuries ago:
Every object, every cr eatur e, every man, woman and child has a soul and it
is the destiny of all,

to see as God sees, to know as God knows,
to feel as God feels, to Be
as God
Is. Give yourself permission to be perfect, even with
all of your seeming imperfections. Recognize yourself first and foremost as a creation of God, which is your
perfection. It has nothing to do with how you look or any so-called mistakes
or failures you may have attracted to yourself, even though these
superficialities will continue throughout your entire lifetime in this body. The Source of your material self, the eternal Tao, is flawless, straight, full,
and an expressi on of truth. When those ways that you’ve been  taught are
imperfect appear and you notice the pain you’re causing yourself by
disliking or judging them, call in your Tao-perfect self to tend to the so-
called faults. When you surround it with love, the superficial appearance
and feeling of being unloved will become tranquil.The 13th-century mystical poet Rumi sums this up perfectly in this short
observation:
You are the truth
from foot to br ow. Now,
what else would you like to know? Do the T ao Now
Make a list of ten things you’ve labeled as imperfect, twisted, or stupid. Then take one at a time and elicit the feeling in your body that’s attached to
that item. Allow the sensation to be observed and to be held in your
thoughts from a perspective of loving permission. Do this for as long as
you’re comfortable, allowing the “Tao now!” to be present. Remember as
you do this exercise that the Tao is nonjudgmental and provides equall y to
all. You can take the sunshine and bask in it, or you can burn yourself to a
crisp. The T ao just is, and it doesn’ t care! OceanofPDF.comOceanofPDF.com46th Verse
When the world has the W ay,
running horses ar e retired to till the fields. When the world lacks the W ay,
warhorses ar e bred in the countryside. There is no gr eater loss than losing the T ao,
no gr eater curse than covetousness,
no gr eater tragedy than discontentment;
the worst of faults is wanting mor e—always. Contentment alone is enough. Indeed, the bliss of eternity
can be found in


	doubts	along	the	way	They	would	rather	keep
them	intact	until	God	gives	them	a	sign.”
“How	do	you	get	around	that?”	I	asked. “I	mean,	their	doubt	is	real.”
“Let	one	answer	unfold	at	a	time,”	said	Baba. “When	you	make	a	best	friend,
he	doesn’t	have	to	prove	himself	all	over	again	every	time	you	meet. Yet	you
make	God	go	back	to	zero	when	anything	goes	wrong. “Be	more	accepting. When	you	see	a	reason	to	think	that	life	is	good,	believe
in	that	reason	and	don’t	go	back	on	it. The	next	reason	will	be	more
convincing. Going	back	to	doubt	every	time	is	what	turns	life	into	one	big
question. Keep	your	eye	on	the	answers. They	are	coming	your	way	all	the
time,	in	small	hints	and	clues.”
I’ve	tried	to	live	that	way,	but	one	small	worry	keeps	returning,	so	I’ll	bring	it
up	here. I’ve	met	hundreds	of	people	who	don’t	believe	in	a	personal	God. Some	tell	me	that	they	believe	in	a	higher	self. Some	use	the	word
spirit
,	and
they	pray	to	the	universe	the	way	other	people	pray	to
	God. All	of	them,
however,	feel	a	God. All	of	them,	however,	feel	a	higher	purpose. They	aren’t
willing	to	settle	for	a	world	without	spirit. So	I	stopped	saying,	“I	am	looking	for	God.”	I	don’t	often	hear	myself	saying,
“I	believe	in	God,”	or	even,	“There	is	a	God.”	To	really	know	the	truth	about
love	or	faith	or	the	soul	itself,	trust	in	small	answers	first. Let	them	grow
instead	of	being	smothered	at	birth	by	your	doubts. Then	an	amazing	thing
can	happen. You	can	wake	up	one	morning	to	discover	that	everything	God
stands	for	is	true. God	is	real	by	any	name	you	use,	or	none	at	all. R
ESPOND
Today,	give	somebody	a	response	instead	of	a	reaction. There	is	a	bigdifference	between	the	two:	Reactions	come	automatically,	responses	take	a
bit	of	thought. Most	of	the	time	you	can	handle	life	using	nothing	but
reactions. Want	salad	or	a	hamburger	for	lunch? Hamburger
. Got	time	for	a
video	game? Sure
. When	are	you	going	to	do	your	homework? Later
. A
reaction	is	like	putting	a	penny	in	the	slot	and	getting	the	answer
automatically. Each	of	these	questions	could	have	led	to	a	response	instead. Want	salad	or	a
hamburger	for	lunch? What	kind	of	salad	were	you	thinking	of? Got	time	for	a
video	game? Isn’t	there	something	new	we	could	do? When	are	you	going	to
do	your	homework? As	soon	as	I	have	quiet	time	when	I	can	think. Notice	the
difference? The	responses	aren’t	mechanical	like	reactions,	and	they	don’t	just
pop	out	automatically. Starting	today,	get	into	the	habit	of	responding. It	doesn’t	take	more	effort—
you	simply	pause	and	wait	to	see	if	a	new	response	wants	to	come	up. You’ll
get	the	reaction	first	because	it	pops	up	without	thinking. But	there	will	be
something	new	if	you	wait	and	give	yourself
	room	to	think. The	deepest
responses	come	from	the	soul. A	spiritual	life	never	comes	automatically,	so
by	pausing	to	see	what	is	really	inside	you,	you	are	making	a	connection	to
spirit,	with	all	its	invisible	gifts. S
EEING
Today,	practice	the	art	of	seeing. Anybody	can	see,	but	to
really	see
	is	an	art. I’m	sure	you	see	a	flower	every	day. But	with	the	art	of	seeing,	here’s	how	a
daisy	looks:	It	has	a	swirling	yellow	center,	like	a	pinwheel. That	same	swirl
appears	in	the	shell	of	a	chambered	nautilus	deep	in	the	sea. It	shows	up	in	the
swirl	of	DNA	in	all	your	cells,	and	also	in	the	swirl	of	stars	billions	of	light-
years	away	in	distant	galaxies. So	if	you	really	see	a	daisy,	you	see	from	here
to	infinity,	from	the	smallest	speck	of	matter	to	the	vast	reach	of	outer	space. “I	have	taught	you	a	new	way	of	seeing,”	Baba	told	me. “But	really	it’s	an
eternal	way	of	seeing. In	every	speck	of	creation	there	is	the	entire	history	of
the	universe. And	beyond	each	speck	is	the	pure	place	that	holds	essence,
which	is	the	real	you.”
Seeing	is	an	art	when	you	can	start	anywhere	and	wind	up	with	spirit. That	is
what	it	means	to	see	with	the	eye	of	the	soul.T
HAT
Today,	go	on	a	hunt	for	the	legendary	creature	known	as	That. It	has	no
proper	name,	and	yet	people	are	sure	they’ve	seen	it. That	is	the	flash	of	joy
in	the	eyes	of	someone	you	love. That	is	in	the	way	your	heart	soars	over	the
open	water	out	at	sea. That	is	the	thrill	of	being	on	a	mountaintop	or	dreaming
that	you	can	fly	or	lying	in	a	meadow	and	knowing,	for	a	split	second,	that
you	can	touch	a	cloud. But	That	is	tricky	because	it	doesn’t	stay	around	for	long	and	is	always	on	the
move. Every	time	you	think	you’ve	caught	up	with	it,	you	find	that	it	left	five
minutes	ago. Even	so,	people	never	stop	looking	for	That. Once	in	its
presence,	you	never	forget	it. Which	is	why	some	people	claim	that	That	must
be	God. U
NITY
Today,	take	a	step	closer	to	unity. Unity	is	when	you	no	longer	see
differences,	but	feel	completely	one	with	everything. To	be	one	with	yourself
is	the	goal	of	life. But	today	you	only	need	to	take	a	small	step	in	that
direction. How? By	quitting	the	game	of	us	versus	them. We	all	know	that
game;	it	pits	one	side	against	the	other	for	no	reason	except	to	look	better. “Everyone	wants	to	feel	special,”	said	Baba. “That’s	why	it’s	so	tempting	to
claim	you’re	better	than	somebody	else	because	you’re	older	or	smarter,	or
you	hang	out	with	better	friends,	or	you	can	put	on	a	good	show	of	attitude. “But	this	game	doesn’t	really	make	anyone	happy. You’ll	always	be	afraid
that	the	tables	might	be	turned. What	do	you	do	when	‘them’	is	the	side	that
gets	the	power	or	becomes	superior? What	do	you	do	when	us	versus	them
stops	being	a	game	and	leads	to	war?”
The	game	of	us	versus	them	starts	fairly	innocently. You	begin	to	compare
yourself. Are	my	clothes	as	nice	as	hers? Can	I	lift	as	much	weight	as	him? Did	I	get	a	C−	when	my	friend	got	a	B+? You	feel	resentful	to	be	on	the	low
side	of	the	comparison,	yet	being	on	the	high	side	brings	no
	peace	either,
because	there’s	no	such	thing	as	being	better	all	the	time. So	this	is	a	great
game	to	give	up—you	win	by	walking	away. “If	you	want	to	be	in	the	joy	of	unity”	said	Baba,


 on managing the neuroinflammatory responses
to concussion may prove to be a tangible target since it is hypothesized that these delayed secondary effects may be the primary source of long-term neural damage. There are promising data to suggest that manipulating neuroinflammation can be used as treatment strategies to manage the long-term deficits produced by a concus -
sive injury. 151
However, the use of general anti-inflammatory drugs such as nonsteroidal anti-
inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) will not serve as a magic bullet  for this type of injury. Rather, it seems that a tailored drug that targets the inflammatory and metabolic
cascade that follow a concussion when given at particular temporal intervals will
likely be useful in treating the complexity of the inflammatory response to concus -
sion. DMSO, an efficient anti-inflammatory agent, may become a treatment of choice as we review its properties as a neuroprotective agent. 157 DMSO in Basic Neuroprotection
DMSO IN BRAIN CONCUSSION
DMSO may be an ideal agent to treat the metabolic cascade that often follows the
rapid acceleration and decelerations of brain concussions. 155,157
Glutamate is an amino acid in the brain that functions as the principal excit -
atory neuronal neurotransmitter. During excitatory neurotransmission in the healthy CNS, glutamate is briefly released at a high concentration into the extra -
cellular space where normal physiological levels are maintained by reuptake of glutamate through neuronal or glial glutamate transporters. When excessive extracellular glutamate accumulates in the synaptic space after brain traumatic injury, it causes a significant increase in Ca
2+ influx into neurons, thereby trig -
gering neuronal excitotoxicity. Traumatic injury to neurons can produce disas -
trous results when the excessive release of intracellular glutamate concentrations overload the synaptic space. Moreover, many glutamate-induced CNS neurode -
generative disorders, such as epilepsy, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, brain isch -
emia, and traumatic brain injury, are reported to associate with the dysfunction of glutamate excitotoxicity. 158
When primary hippocampal cell cultures exposed to toxic levels of glutamate
were given DMSO at clinical doses, DMSO was shown to suppress, in a rapidly reversible manner, excessive calcium influx into cells and channel opening of the ionotropic receptor channels NMDA and AMPA, which are known to be activated by glutamate during brain trauma due to the development of oxidative or metabolic stress. 54
Moreover, this excitotoxic  process by glutamate, which can damage or kill neu-
rons, was reported to be blocked by DMSO. 54
The treatment of brain edema after MTBI presents a challenge for many clini -
cians. Considerable animal and human studies indicate that DMSO can quickly lower edema and ICP following severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). 41,43–45,61,159
These findings suggest that DMSO at lower doses than those used for severe, closed head injury may be beneficial to mild brain trauma. This concussion is supported by the pharmacological properties of DMSO, including its antiedema property, its potent diuretic action, its anti-inflammatory properties, and its increase of cere -
bral perfusion. 160 Moreover, its blocking effect of excessive glutamate, sodium, and
calcium entry into cells and efflux of potassium ( Figure 8. 3) that can induce cyto -
toxicity demonstrates that it can therapeutically target the biochemical cascade described in animal and human brain following MTBI (concussions) or severe TBI. 50,51,54
DMSO COMBINED WITH A GLYCOLYTIC INTERMEDIATE
Because brain injury can lead to an impairment of mitochondrial oxidative phos -
phorylation with the loss of ATP as well as to the formation of cytotoxic free radicals,
de la Torre and his group161 reasoned that combining DMSO with an intermediate
of anaerobic glycolytic metabolism, fructose-1,6-diphosphate (FDP), might be more
useful than either drug alone in preventing the neuronal and energy compromise associated with severe, concussive head injury in a mouse model. 161158 Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO) in Trauma and Disease
FDP is an intermediate of anaerobic glycolytic metabolism and has been shown to
restore the activity of the Embden–Meyerhof pathway and oxidative phosphorylation
when administered during prolonged hypoperfusion states. 162 FDP can also inhibit
oxygen-free radicals, stimulate anaerobic glycolysis, and increase the production of ATP, the main energy fuel of cells and neurons. 163 It is this activity by FDP that may
limit injury to the brain following ischemic-hypoxia. 163
The combination of DMSO + FDP to treat experimental brain trauma in mice thus
seemed a reasonable option to prevent or restore loss of ATP in ischemic brain cells while simultaneously reducing progressive cerebral edema caused by the injury. 161
Consequently, it was believed that FDP would act primarily to protect ischemic brain tissue from energy substrate depletion, a common outcome after brain trauma, while DMSO would act to stabilize cell membranes from excess free radical formation and abnormal Ca
+ entry into cells while reducing ICP by improving CBF. 160
Both FDP and DMSO have each been reported to be useful when administered in
head injury42,45,61,163 or cerebral ischemia in animals or humans. 159,163,164 FDP has been
shown to prevent the ischemic-induced loss of ATP and accumulation of intracellu -
lar Ca2+ in experimental animals, possibly by stimulating glycolysis while inhibiting
gluconeogenesis. 164 The administration of FDP during brain ischemia would seem to
be particularly useful, since it readily crosses the blood–brain barrier (arias) and can yield twice as many moles of ATP as glucose. 164
In an experiment to test the synergic potential of DMSO-FDP, male CD-1 mice
weighing 22–29 g were restrained and their heads were positioned under a head injury apparatus with their chins resting firmly on a flat surface at the base of the apparatus. 161 The apparatus consisted of a 25 cm long glass shaft held vertically by
clamps on a ring stand and a tubular lead cylinder weighing 40 g. The lead cylin -
der was allowed to drop 20 cm through the shaft onto the center of the head, thus creating an 800 g/cm force injury on the cranium. An imaginary line was drawn coronally just anterior to the ears in order to create a consistent injury site on the animal’s head. This head injury mouse model has been previously used to screen the effectiveness of potential pharmacological agents after brain trauma. 165 FDP was
given at 350 mg/kg in a 10% solution, and DMSO was administered at 1 gm/kg in a 28% solution both intravenously via the tail vein. All mice were pretested on the string prior to head injury, and all were able to
grasp the string for a 90 s trial period and to travel with ease from the center of the string to one of the end posts holding the string. The extent of motor deficits reflected by the reduced ability of mice to remain gripping the string after head injury has been shown to be inversely proportional to the increased severity of the head injury. 166
Following head injury, testing showed 11 of 12 mice treated with DMSO + FDP
retained sensory function as compared with 5 of 12 mice given vehicle nontreatment, 8 of 12 treated with DMSO only, and 7 of 12 treated with FDP. 161 The combination
of DMSO + FDP significantly protected mice from motor deficits after injury, as
indicated by an increased mean grip test score (76. 3 s) shown by this group 1 h after
head injury when compared with vehicle nontreated (5. 8 s), FDP-treated (20. 8 s), and DMSO-treated (19. 6 s) animals. The pattern of protection continued for at least 2 h after head injury, with all groups showing some improvement over the previous grip 159 DMSO in Basic Neuroprotection
test taken 1 h after head injury. However, the only significant protection after 2 h was
observed in the group treated with DMSO + FDP. Two hours after head injury, the group treated with FDP + DMSO had a mean grip test score of 86. 5 s, which was significantly better than from the DMSO only (33. 8 s), FDP only (24. 3 s), and vehicle nontreated groups (12. 2 s). 161
This study was the first to demonstrate that the combined DMSO + FDP given to
mice that have been subjected to a moderate 800 g/cm concussion head injury can significantly modify the sensory-motor deficits, incidence of mortality, and histopa-thology. DMSO + FDP appeared superior in reducing the trauma-induced neurologi -
cal deficits and fatal outcome to either agent administered alone. Besides the improved sensory-motor function of mice treated with DMSO + FDP,
a possible fringe benefit to the head-injured brain where inadequate cerebral perfu -
sion is expected may be the ability of these two agents to allow RBCs to maintain their deformability. Under normal conditions, RBCs with a 7–8  µm diameter can
squeeze through capillaries that are 3–5  µm wide so that oxygen can


only way. I am not pleased by suffering, and whoever
says I am does not know Me. Suffering is an unnecessary aspect of the
human experience. It is not only
unnecessary, it is unwise, uncomfortable,
and hazardous to your health. Then why is there so much suffering? Why
don’t You, if You are God, put an end to it if
You dislike it so much? I have put an end to it. You simply refuse to
use the tools I have given you with  which to
realize that. You see, suffering has nothing to do with
events, but with one’s reaction to them. What’s happening is merely what’s
happening. How you feel about it is another
matter. I have given you the tools with which to
respond and react to events in a way which
reduces —in fact, eliminates —pain, but you
have not used them. Excuse me, but why not eliminate the
events? A very good suggestion. Unfortunately, I
have no control over them. You have no contro l over events? Of course not. Events are occurrences in
time and space which you produce out of
choice —and I will never interfere with choices. To do so would be to obviate the
very reason I created you. But I’ve
explained all this before. Some events you
produce  wilfully, and some events you draw
to you —more or less unconsciously. Some
events —major natural disasters are among
those you toss into this category —are
written off to “fate.” Yet even “fate” can be
an acronym for “from all thoughts
everywhere.” I n other words, the
consciousness of the planet. The “collective consciousness.”
Precisely. Exactly. There are those who say the world is going
to hell in a handbasket. Our ecology is
dying. Our planet is in for a major
geophysical disaster. Earthquakes. Volcanoes. Maybe even a tilting of the Earth on its axis. And there are others who
say collective consciousness can change
all that; that we can save the Earth with our
thoughts. Thoughts put into action. If enough people
everywhere believe something must be
done to help the environment, you will save
the Earth. But you must work fast. So  much
damage has already been done, for so
long. This will take a major attitudinal  shift. You mean if we don’t, we will see the
Earth —and its inhabitants —destroyed? I have m ade the laws of the physical
universe clear enough for anyone to
understand. There are laws of cause and
effect which have been sufficiently  outlined
to your scientists, physicists, and, through them, to your world leaders. These laws
don’t need to be outl ined once more here. Getting back to suffering —where did we
ever get the idea that suffering was good? That the saintly “suffer in silence”? The saintly do “suffer in silence,” but that
does not mean suffering is good. The
students in the school of Mastery  suffer in
silence because they understand that
suffering is not the way of God, but rather a
sure sign that there is still something to
learn of the way of God, still something to
remember. The true Master does not suffer in silence
at all, but only appea rs to be suffering
without complaint. The reason that the true
Master does not complain is that the true
Master is not suffering, but simply experiencing a set of circumstances that
you would call insufferable. A practicing Master does not speak of
sufferi ng simply because a Master
practicing  clearly understands the power of
the Word —and so chooses to simply not
say a  word about it. We make real that to which we pay
attention. The Master knows this. The
Master  places himself at choice with regard
to that wh ich she chooses to make real. You have all done this from time to time. There is not a one among you who has not
made a headache disappear, or a visit to
the dentist less painful, through your
decision about it. A Master simply makes the same decision
abou t larger things. But why have suffering at all? Why have
even the possibility of suffering? You cannot know, and become, that which
you are, in the absence of that which you
are not, as I have already explained to you. I still don’t understand how we ever got the
idea that suffering was good. You are wise to be insistent in questioning
that. The original wisdom surrounding
suffering in silence has become so
perverted that now many believe (and
several  religions actually teach) that
suffering is good, a nd joy is bad. Therefore,
you have  decided that if someone has
cancer, but keeps it to himself, he is a saint,
whereas if  someone has (to pick a
dynamite topic) robust sexuality, and
celebrates it openly,  she is a sinner. Boy, You did pick a dynamite topic. And
You cleverly changed the pronoun, too,
from male to female. Was that to make a
point? It was to show you your prejudices. You
don’t like to think of women having robust
sexuality, much less celebrating it openly. You would rather see a man dying with out
a whimper on the battlefield than a woman
making love with a whimper in the street. Wouldn’t You? I have no judgment one way or the other. But you have all sorts of them —and I
suggest that it is your judgments which
keep you from joy, and your expectat ions
which make you unhappy. All of this put together is what causes you
disease, and therein begins your  suffering. How do I know that what You are saying is
true? How do I know this is even God
speaking, and not my overactive
imagination? You’ve asked th at before. My answer is the
same. What difference does it make? Even
if everything I’ve said is “wrong,” can you
think of a better way to live? No. Then “wrong” is right, and “right” is wrong! Yet I’ll tell you this, to help you out of your
dilemma: believ e nothing I say. Simply  live
it. Experience it. Then live whatever other
paradigm you want to construct. Afterward,
look to your experience to find your truth. One day, if you have a great deal of
courage, you will experience a world where  making love is c onsidered better than
making war. On that day will you rejoice. Chapter 7
Life is so scary. And so confusing. I wish
things could be more clear. There is nothing scary about life, if you are
not attached to results. You mean if you don’t want anything. That’s right. Choose, but don’t want. That’s easy for people who don’t have
anybody depending on them. What if you
have a wife  and children? The path of the householder has always
been a most challenging path. Perhaps the
most challenging. As you  point out, it is
easy to “want nothing” when you are only
dealing with yourself. It is natural, when you
have others you love, to want only the  best
for them. It hurts when you can’t give them all that
you want them to have. A nice home, some
decent  cloth es, enough food.<|eot_id|><|begin_of_text|>Summarize the following text section accurately and concisely. Maintain specific details and numerical information, and use anti-repetition mechanisms:

        Why do you think it’s crazy for you to be
able to have a dialogue with God. Do you
not believe in prayer. Yes, but that’s different. Prayer for me has
always been one  way. I ask, and God
remains  immutable. God has never answered a prayer. Oh yes, but never verbally, you see. Oh,
I’ve had all kinds of things happen in my life
that I  was convinced were an answer —a
very direct answer —to prayer. But God has
never  spoken to me. I see. So this God in which you believe —
this God can do anything —It jus t cannot
speak. Of course God can speak, if God wants to. It just doesn’t seem probable that God
would  want to speak to me. This is the root of every problem you
experience in your life —for you do not
consider  yourself worthy enough to be
spoken to by God. Good heavens, how can
you ever  expect to hear My voice if you
don’t imagine yourself to be deserving
enough to  even be spoken to. I tell you this: I am performing a miracle
right now. For not only am I speaking to
you, but to every person who has picked u p
this book and is reading these words. To each of them am I now speaking. I know
who every one of them is. I know now  who
will find their way to these words —and I
know that (just as with all My other
communications) some will be able to
hear—and some will  be able to only listen,
but will hear nothing. Well, that brings up another thing. I am
already thinking of publishing this material
even now,  as it’s being written. Yes.


 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


 apple, chopped
4 large tomatoes, skinned and chopped
yogurt
bread crumbs
parsley, chopped
Cook the cabbage gently in water until cooked but still crisp. Chop the onion, apple and skinned
tomatoes, and cook gently until they form a thick puré e. Shred the cabbage and add to the puré e.
Turn into a casserole dish. Mix the yogurt with the bread crumbs and sprinkle over the top. Top-
brown under the broiler to heat a little. Sprinkle with chopped 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 249Healing the Gerson Way—Defeating Cancer and Other Chronic Diseases
www.thegersonway.comCarrot and Leek Bake
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 1-2 hours
Serves 2-4
1 lb. carrots, diced or sliced
4 or 5 small leeks, sliced
2 medium oranges
handful of raisins
Dice or slice the carrots and slice the leeks. Put into a baking dish with the raisins. Add  the juice
of two oranges. Bake in a medium oven at 325° F (170° C ) for 1 to  2 hours,  depending upon
how well-done you like your carrots. If you wish, you can thicken the orange juice with corn
starch to make a sauce. (Organic corn starch may be used occasionally.) Serve with a baked
potato. Carrot and Tomato Casserole
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 1 hour
Serves 2
8 oz. tomatoes, sliced or chopped
1/2 tbs p. chopped fresh sage  (or 1/2 tsp. dried sage)
2 medium  onions, sliced
1 lb. carrots, sliced
Slice or chop the tomatoes and put a layer into the bottom of a casserole dish. Add some sage. Slice the onions and place a layer on top of the tomatoes. Add another sprinkling of sage. Slice
the carrot and place on top, finishing with a layer of tomato mixed with the last of the sage. Place the casserole in the oven and bake for 1 hour at 350° F (180° C) until the carrots are
tender. Serve with a mixed green salad and a baked potato. 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 250Healing the Gerson Way—Defeating Cancer and Other Chronic Diseases
www.thegersonway.comCarrots and Honey
carrots, sliced
soup stock
1/2 tsp. honey
Cut off the ends of the carrots and slice. Do not peel or scrape. Stew in a small amount of soup
stock (see “‘ Special Soup’ or ‘Hippocrates Soup ’” in Chapter 12, “Preparing Food and Juices—
The Basic Rules,” p. 106) for 45 minutes or until tender. During the last 5 to 10 minutes of
stewing, add honey for slight flavoring. Cauliflower
cauliflower
2-3 tomatoes, sliced and chunked
Break cauliflower into sections. Add tomatoes, sliced and cut into chunks. Stew together for
approximately 45 minutes (or until tender) on low heat. Cauliflower and Carrot Sauce
1 small cauliflower
3 carrots
flaxseed oil
Separate the cauli-florets, place them in a baking dish with a little water and cook until soft at
250° F (121° C). When ready, drain off the water. At the same time, simmer the carrots on low
heat with enough water until they are soft. Blend carrots in blender with the oil. Pour sauce over
the cooked cauliflower and place in warm oven at 250-300 ° F (121-149° C ) (turned off) for 5-
10 minutes 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 251Healing the Gerson Way—Defeating Cancer and Other Chronic Diseases
www.thegersonway.comChard Rolls, Stuffed
1/2 onion, sliced
6 medium potatoes
4 carrots
3 large cloves garlic, minced
1 bunch of chard
Cook onions and potatoes in one pot. In another pot, cook carrots and garlic. When done, purée
each potful separately, then mix together. Put chard leaves in very hot water, being sure not to
overcook. Spread each leaf and remove tough center stem. Place purée in center of each leaf
and roll tightly. Display on tray and serve with tomato sauce made with tomatoes, onion, garlic
and small potato, which have been cooked and puréed. Cooked Sweet Potato and Beet Salad
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Serves 2
1 large ( or 2 small) sweet potatoes
few cooked small beets, sliced
arugula (or lettuce) leaves
Dressing:
yogurt
lemon juice
flaxseed oil
dill weed, dried or fresh
Cook the sweet potatoes gently in their skins until cooked. Allow to cool. Cut into slices and
place the sweet potato and beet slices overlapping on a plate o f arugula  (or lettuce) leaves. Drizzle on the dressing and serve immediately. Corn
Corn may be baked in the husk wrapped in foil. Bake in low oven at 300°  F (149 ° C) for 1 hour
or place in boiling water for approximately 7 minutes. 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 252Healing the Gerson Way—Defeating Cancer and Other Chronic Diseases
www.thegersonway.comCorn on the Cob  Packets
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 1 hour
1 or 2 corn cobs
flaxseed oil
parsley, chopped
Leave the corn in its outer leaves and wrap in baking foil. Bake at 350 ° F (180° C) for about 1
hour. When cooked, peel back the leaves and allow to cool slightly. Pour on some flaxseed oil  to
which some chopped parsley has been added. Serve as an appetizer or a side dish. Corn with Mixed Vegetables
2 ears of corn
3 stalks of celery, sliced
2 carrots, sliced
2 zucchini squash, sliced
Husk the corn and cut the kernels off. Slice the other vegetables into small pieces. Put the corn
in a baking dish and add the vegetables. Bake at 200° F (93 ° C) for 1 hour. Corn with Orange Juice
2 ears of corn
1 glass of orange juice
Husk the corn, cut off the kernels and put it in a baking dish with a lid. Bake at 250° F (121 °
C) until soft. Pour the corn juice off and add the orange juice. Let set 5 to 10 minutes 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 253Healing the Gerson Way—Defeating Cancer and Other Chronic Diseases
www.thegersonway.comCreamed Beans
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Serves 2
10 oz. whole green beans
yogurt
2 oz. onion, finely chopped
Cook the beans gently. Just before the beans are ready, gently heat the yogurt with the chopped
onion. Put the beans into a warm serving dish and pour on the yogurt dressing. Creamed Corn
3 ears of corn
1 green bell pepper, sliced
Husk corn and cut off the kernels. Put kernels from 2 ears in a blender and blend. Add the
kernels from the third ear to the blended corn. Place in a baking dish and put the sliced green
pepper on top and bake in the oven at 200-250° F (93-121° C) for 1-1/2 hours. Creamy Cabbage
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Serves 2
white cabbage, shredded
1 small onion, chopped
2 tbsp. thick yogurt
1 tsp. dried dill  tops, chopped (or crushed dill seeds)
Shred the cabbage and chop the onion. Add a little water to cook. When cooked and tender, add
the thick yogurt mixed with the dill  tops (or seeds). 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 254Healing the Gerson Way—Defeating Cancer and Other Chronic Diseases
www.thegersonway.comEggplant, Baked
soup stock
1 onion, chopped
1 eggplant, sliced
2 tomatoes, sliced and skinned
Put some soup stock (see “‘Special Soup’ or ‘Hippocrates Soup’” in Chapter 12, “Preparing
Food and Juices—The Basic Rules,” p. X) in bottom of large covered baking dish. Add onion,
eggplant and tomatoes in layers. Cover and


 occur on the
3rd- 5th day, after the 3rd or even the 2nd day
from the beginning of the DF. The sooner the ac-
idotic crisis appears, the sooner it passes, the
longer time is left for organic renewal. The high-
est acidification peak  arises at the same time of
the crisis and this causes an acute exacerbation
of all chronic pathologies. Based on the degree of
acute aggravation, it is possible to understand
how successful the fast has been to unhook one
or the other disease and to "eradicate" it from the
body. If the acute aggravation is pronounced,
complete healing can be expected. If instead it is
weak it means that the mechanisms induced by
Copyright © Vera Giovanna Bani 2019 www.dryfasting.infoThis Ebook was purchased by Gilberto Franchi email: gilbertofranchi@hotmail.frfasting are aimed at solving more important
problems. In that case, after some time it will be
advisable to repeat the fast to ensure that it takes
care of the residual pathologies. After the aci-
dotic crisis has "eradicated" the disease from the
body, the defense forces previously occupied in
resolving the disease are released and therefore
become m ore available overall. Hence the con-
clusion: as long as the fasting organism does not
overcome the first acidotic crisis it will not be
able to establish the healing of chronic diseases
and the increase of its immune defenses. The third phase of the dry fast is called the
"compensation or adaptation phase". The dura-
tion of this phase is individual. On average it
starts from the 5th day of DF and ends on the
8th. At this stage there can be an improvement
Copyright © Vera Giovanna Bani 2019 www.dryfasting.infoThis Ebook was purchased by Gilberto Franchi email: gilbertofranchi@hotmail.frin mood, with a reduction in fatigue and dis-
comfort. T his improvement can follow a wave
pattern. The feeling of hunger disappears com-
pletely, while thirst may increase. The duration
depends on the fat deposits present in the body. This phase ends with the second acidotic crisis,
which takes place from the 8th  until the 11th
day. Between the end of the first acidotic crisis until
the beginning of the second, the organism makes
reserves of vital forces. During the metabolic ac-
idosis in some people the main disease worsens,
the state of mind and health deteriorate, strength
is lost, sleep disappears and body temperature
often increases. These symptoms indicate that
fasting has begun to "eradicate" the disease. Copyright © Vera Giovanna Bani 2019 www.dryfasting.infoThis Ebook was purchased by Gilberto Franchi email: gilbertofranchi@hotmail.frIf in the first two phases of fasting tissue autol-
ysis was the only source of nutrition, during the
secon d acidotic crisis autolysis basically acts as a
natural surgeon. Therefore, to achieve a com-
plete therapeutic effect it is necessary to go
through this second crisis. To express it in fig-
urative terms, it can be said that if the first aci-
dotic crisis eliminates "the stem of the disease",
the second destroys "the root". To understand
how tumors and pathological structures are dis-
solved in a fasting organism, it is necessary to
fully understand the process of autolysis, which,
although very common in nature, it is normally
ignored by physiologists. Copyright © Vera Giovanna Bani 2019 www.dryfasting.infoThis Ebook was purchased by Gilberto Franchi email: gilbertofranchi@hotmail.fr8.4. Autolysis
   The term "autolysis" is of Greek origin and lit-
erally means "self -dissolution". Autolysis is the
ability of biological entities to decompose their
structures through a hydrolytic method thanks
to the action of enzymes and phagocytes. To better understand this mechanism we will
examine it on the basis of examples that exist in
nature. The plant kingdom abounds with exam-
ples of autolysis, but a few will be enough for il-
lustrative purposes. All bulbs,  such as an ordi-
nary onion, contain within themselves a new
plant, surrounded by enough nourishment to
survive a period of rest during which it has no
possibility to take nutrients from soil and air. The onion can safely germinate in a bucket or in
the bag  where it is stored. It produces shoots and
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sprouts. The bulb gradually becomes soft and at
the end turns into a wrapping for the plant. As
the plant grows, it uses up the remaining con-
tents of the bulb and as similates the shoots. Beets, turnips and many other tubers grow in a
similar manner. They get the nutrients for
growth through the autolytic absorption of the
contents of the tuber and even when they extract
nutrients from the earth they continue to pro-
duce stems and leaves and to grow. Humans have general reserves located in the
bone marrow, in the liver, in the blood and in the
fatty tissues, and also private reserves, available
to every single cell.<|eot_id|><|begin_of_text|>Summarize the following text section accurately and concisely. Maintain specific details and numerical information, and use anti-repetition mechanisms:

        Posobye
dliya vrachey  (Methodological Recommendation for application of
FDT (RDT) in Rehabilitation Medicine. A Manual for Physicians),
Moscow 2005. Copyright © Vera Giovanna Bani 2019 www. dryfasting. infoThis Ebook was purchased by Gilberto Franchi email: gilbertofranchi@hotmail. frThe incomplete or water fasting  (with nor-
mal water intake): is the most commonly used in
the clinical practice of the RDT. The absolute or dry fasting:  from a physio-
logical perspective, during this type of fasting the
body does not undergo a deficit of liquids be-
cause every kilogram  of splitting lipid mass (gly-
cogen) releases up to 1 liter of endogenous water
(metabolic). In a normal environmental temper-
ature, the organism does not lose large quantities
of liquids through pulmonary and cutaneous
perspiration: between 1. 5 to 2 liters a day, so the
water deficit does not exceed 0. 5 -1 liter per day,
i. e. physiologically admissible values under con-
ditions of reduced basic metabolism.<|eot_id|><|begin_of_text|>
Q: What is the main advantage of dry fasting compared to water fasting?,
A: Dry fasting is objectively better tolerated than water fasting.
Q: According to the text, what is the reason for the better tolerance of dry fasting?,
A: The absence of hunger and the body's ability to synthesize its own water and energy.
Q: What is the main disadvantage of the Lavrova method?,
A: The length of the fasting period, which can be time-consuming.
Q: What is the purpose of the second acidotic crisis in the dry fasting process?,
A: To eliminate toxins and foreign substances from the body.
Q: What is the primary mechanism of autolysis?,
A: The process of self-dissolution of biological entities through the action of enzymes and phagocytes.<|eot_id|><|begin_of_text|>All living beings can use one
or the other reserves for  their nourishment if
they cannot obtain nutrients from external
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(in case of illness, for example). It is possible to cite many examples of autolysis,
but the ones offered are sufficient to clarify that
it is a common phenomenon. It remains to be
said that the body itself manages this process,
like all other life processes, and that autolysis is
not an uncontrolled and blind action like an ele-
phant striding through glassware. Fasting practices provide many examples of the
organism's control over the process of autolysis. For example, it is possible to note that body tis-
sues disappear according to the degree of their
usefulness: fats and pathological thickenings dis-
appear first and other tissues follow only aft er-
wards. Within all living things, from worms to
humans, during the fasting period different
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their weight. Usually the liver loses more weight
than other parts of the body, especially in the in-
itial period, and this is due to the loss of glycogen
and fat. The lungs lose almost no weight and the
brain and the nervous system even less. Vital or-
gans feed off of accumulated reserves and less
important tissues, which means that abstinence
from food can eventually be harmful only after
the depletion of reserves. The organism has the ability to shift its chemi-
cal


	blackberries	and	1	cup	of	cold	water	in	your	blender	until	smooth. 2. Strain	blended	mixture	through	a	sieve. Combine	blackberry	liquid	with	the
remaining	2	cups	of	water	and	lemonade	concentrate. Serve	chilled	and
garnished	with	mint	leaves	if	desired. 3. The	juice	promotes	overall	health.Garden	Treasure
(Ready	in	about	15	minutes	|	Servings	4)

Ingredients

1. 2	heads	lettuce

1. 2	cups	purple	cabbage

1. 1	cucumber

1. 1	bell	pepper,	seeded

1. 2	red	tomatoes

Directions

1. Juice	the	ingredients	and	serve	in	well-chilled	glasses. 2. If	you	want	to	get	rid	of	acne,	drink	this	juice	every	day.Easiest	Revitalizing	Juice
(Ready	in	about	10	minutes	|	Servings	1)

Ingredients

1. 1	cucumber

1. 2	Roma	tomatoes

1. A	pinch	of	Himalayan	salt

Directions

1. Juice	all	the	ingredients. Salt	is	optional. 2. The	juice	can	help	you	achieve	healthy	hair	and	nails.Delicious	Purple	Juice
(Ready	in	about	15	minutes	|	Servings	2)

Ingredients

1. 1	large-sized	jicama

1. 1	beetroot

1. 1/2	bunch	parsley

1. 1/4	lemon,	with	peel

1. 1/2-inch	ginger	root

Directions

1. Process	all	the	above	ingredients	in	your	juice	extractor. 2. Pour	into	two	tall	glasses	and	serve	at	once. 3. This	healthy	drink	will	make	your	skin	glow!Beetroot,	Carrot	and	Lime	Juice
(Ready	in	about	10	minutes	|	Servings	2)

Ingredients

1. 3	medium-sized	beetroot

1. 3	carrots

1. 1	celery

1. 1	small-sized	lime

1. 2	tablespoons	of	brewer’s	yeast

Directions

1. Scrub	beetroot,	carrots,	and	celery. Peel	the	lime,	and	add	the	ingredients	to
the	juicer. 2. Add	brewer’s	yeast	and	juice	until	everything	is	well	mixed. Serve	and
enjoy! 3. The	juice	is	great	to	treat	and	beat	anemia. Beetroot	is	rich	in	iron,	and
carrots	and	brewer’s	yeast	make	the	iron	absorption	easier.Cucumber	Orange	Delight
(Ready	in	about	10	minutes	|	Servings	1)

Ingredients

1. 1	cucumber

1. 1	green	apple

1. 1	orange

1. 1	bunch	of	parsley

1. 1	lime

Directions

1. Wash	all	the	above	ingredients	well;	then,	put	them	through	a	juice
extractor. 2. Note:	try	to	drink	the	juice	30	minutes	before	a	meal. This	natural	juice	will
do	miracle	work	in	rebuilding	your	blood	cells. Enjoy!Mouth-Watering	Drink
(Ready	in	about	10	minutes	|	Servings	2)

Ingredients

1. 1/2	pineapple

1. 1	celery	rib

1. 1	head	lettuce

1. A	thumb-sized	piece	of	ginger

Directions

1. Juice	all	the	above	ingredients	and	serve	in	two	well-chilled	glasses. 2. This	juice	combo	has	amazing	anti-inflammatory	properties.Favorite	Broccoli	Breakfast
(Ready	in	about	10	minutes	|	Servings	2)

Ingredients

1. 3	branches	broccoli

1. 2	green	apples,	cored

1. 1	celery

rib

1. 6	leaves	Iceberg	lettuce

1. 1	small-sized	lemon	with	peel

1. 1-inch	young	ginger	root

Directions

1. Wash	the	ingredients	thoroughly. Cut	up	the	ingredients	to	sizes	that	fit
your	juicer. Then,	juice	them	and	serve	your	juice	in	two	individual	glasses. 2. The	juice	is	perfect	for	weight	loss	and	detox	program.Cabbage	and	Orange	juice
(Ready	in	about	10	minutes	|	Servings	2)

Ingredients

1. 1	green	apple

1. 1	orange

1. 4	leaves	red	cabbage

1. 1	teaspoon	Spirulina	powder

Directions

1. Core	green	apple	and	peel	the	orange. Transfer	them	to	a	juicer	along	with
cabbage	and	Spirulina	powder. 2. Juice	and	serve	right	now. 3. The	juice	is	good	for	breast	and	colon	cancer	prevention. Enjoy	and	stay
healthy!Lotus	Root	and	Tangerine	Juice
(Ready	in	about	10	minutes	|	Servings	2)

Ingredients

1. 1	section	of	lotus	root

1. 1	carrot

1. 4	tangerines

1. 1-inch	ginger

Directions

1. Peel	lotus	root,	scrub	the	carrot,	and	remove	rind	from	tangerine	and	ginger
root. 2. Juice	the	ingredients	and	serve	at	once! 3. Lotus	root	is	packed	with	vitamin	C,	vitamin	B	and	iron. 4. Note:	a	single-gear	juicer	is	the	best	for	extracting	root	vegetables.Tangerine	and	Ginger	Juice
(Ready	in	about	10	minutes	|	Servings	2)

Ingredients

1. 4	tangerines

1. 1	small-sized	lime

1. 1-inch	ginger	root

Directions

1. Juice	all	the	ingredients	and	serve	it	immediately. 2. This	is	immune	boosting	juice,	which	is	suitable	for	everyone	with	allergy
problems.Radish	and	Pepper	Juice
(Ready	in	about	10	minutes	|	Servings	2)

Ingredients

1. 3	carrots

1. 1	tomato

1. 4	red	radishes

1. 1	bell	pepper

1. 1	lime

1. 1-inch	ginger	root

Directions

1. Juice	the	ingredients	and	serve	it	right	now. 2. Radish	is	rich	in	vitamins	B	and	C,	as	well	as	calcium,	iron,	and	potassium. The	juice	is	great	for	heart,	kidneys,	and	lungs.Brussels	Sprouts	Juice
(Ready	in	about	10	minutes	|	Servings	2)

Ingredients

1. 1	head	lettuce

1. 1	½	cups	chopped	Brussels	sprouts

1. 1	lime

1. 4	large-sized	strawberries

1. 1	orange,	peeled

Directions

1. Press	the	ingredients	in	your	juice	extractor. 2. Serve	in	tall	well-chilled	glasses. 3. This	amazing	green	juice	improves	bone	health,	and	Brussels	sprouts	is	one
of	the	best	anti-aging	foods. Enjoy!Tangerine	and	Root	Vegetables	with	Greens
(Ready	in	about	10	minutes	|	Servings	2)

Ingredients

1. 2	tangerines

1. 1	green	apple

1. 1	cup	spinach	leaves

1. 1	bunch	watercress

1. 2	carrots

1. 1	small	beet

1. 1/4	teaspoon	cumin	seeds

1. Fresh	ginger	to	taste

Directions

1. Peel	your	tangerines	and	core	the	apples. Torn	greens,	scrub	the	carrot,	and
peel	the	beetroot. 2. Add	the	ingredients	to	your	juice	maker. 3. Serve	well-chilled	and	enjoy!Radicchio	and	Lemon	Delight
(Ready	in	about	10	minutes	|	Servings	2)

Ingredients

1. 1	green	apple,	cored

1. 1	cup	spinach,	torn	into


poultice
removed
both
the
swelling
and
the
pain.' Example:
"I
am
64
years
old. I
started
practicing
urinotherapy
on
your
advice. First,
I
gargled
urine,
washed
my
face
and
hair
with
it
in
the
morning. For
2.5
months
now,
I
have
been
regularly
drinking
150
grams
of
urine
in
the
morning,
a
medium
portion. The
results
are
amazing:
1)
My
hair
started
to
grow
again
(I
was
already
almost
bald),
its
original
black
color
returnedto
me
(the
author
also
noticed
the
same
changes
in
growth
all
over
my
body). 2)
I
lost
6
kg. 3)
My
appearance
has
become
younger,
I
have
fewer
wrinkles
despite
losing
weight,
better
skin
color. 4)
I
have
more
energy
and
vitality,
I
would
like
to
move
mountains. 5)
My
memory
improved,
the
ringing
in
my
ears,
which
was
previously
a
symptom
of
fatigue,
disappeared. 6)
My
blood
pressure
was
adjusted
to
130/70. 7)
The
pain
in
the
joints
and
the
heaviness
in
the
legs,
which
had
troubled
me
all
my
life,
disappeared
(I
suffered
from
joint
rheumatism). Just
a
miracle. Example:
"I
have
been
retired
for
6
years. During
my
sedentary
job,
I
developed
a
whole
set
of
diseases:
inflammation
of
the
kidneys
and
lungs
(several
times),
chronic
bronchitis,
erosion
of
the
stomach
and
duodenum,
frequent
constipation,
forced
defecation,
high
blood
pressure,
irregular
heart
activity. I
started
drinking
morning
urine
and
doing
enemas
according
to
dr.
Walker. I
cleaned
my
colon
of
sludge
stones. Then
I
started
doing
mini
enemas
with
quarter
urine. After
the
third
enema,
diseased
tissue
came
out
in
the
shape
of
slimy
fringes. The
chair
adjusted. I
can
confirm
that
mini-enemas
with
evaporated
urine
are
the
best
natural
means
for
cleansing
the
fat
intestines. When
I
drink
my
morning
urine,
I
still
get
mucus
when
I
cough
and
also
from
my
nose. There
are
fewer
and
fewer
of
them. The
state
of
health
has
improved
significantly,
the
color
of
my
face
is
pink,
it
is
easier
for
me
to
breathe
(I
used
to
suffer
from
shortness
of
breath),
my
endurance
and
vigor
are
increasing." I
can
confirm
the
loss
of
shortness
of
breath
from
my
own
experience. A
few
years
ago
I
could
hardly
go
out
to
my
apartment
on
the
fourth
floor,
today
I
run
up
the
stairs
like
I
was
in
my
thirties,
before
I
had
to
rest
after
a
few
shovelfuls
of
earth
or
sand,
today
I
dump
the
whole
compost
in
one
go. Urinotherapy
has
a
really
wonderful
and
quick
effect
on
improving
breathing. Example:
"I
have
been
applying
urine
to
my
feet
and
arms
up
to
my
shoulders
for
a
week
and
have
felt
a
marked
improvement
in
my
health." Example
about
how
the
singer
improved
her
voice
and
cured
her
throat:
"In
the
morning
I
gargle
fresh
urine
and
swallow
a
few
sips. My
voice
became
stronger,
its
color
improved. Incredibly." Example:
“I
have
personally
experienced
the
effect
of
urine
healing
and
fasting
(two
days
a
week
for
two
months). When
I
returned
from
vacation,
my
family
and
friends
were
surprised:
I
lost
20
kg
in
two
months,
from
80
to
60." Example:
“My
grandfather
lived
to
be
over
a
hundred
years
old
and
did
not
die,
but
died
after
being
struck
by
lightning
in
the
forest. My
father
said
that
my
grandfather
used
urine
whenever
he
felt
sick
and
bathed
in
cold
water
in
winter
and
summer." Comment:
It
is
better
to
shower
with
a
contrast
shower:
warm,
cold,
warm,
ice
for
only
2-5
seconds,
depending
on
the
body
composition. At
the
end
of
the
book
I
present
the
experience
of
the
doctors
themselves
:
"I
am
a
generalpractitioner
with
ten
years
of
experience
and
lately
I
have
been
trying
to
treat
with
non-traditional
methods,
including
urine
therapy. Here
is
one
of
the
interesting
cases:
A
patient,
45
years
old,
was
treated
for
jaundice. Pancreatic
cancer
was
detected
during
laparoscopy
and
the
patient
was
sent
home. I
prescribed
fasting
for
her
for
two
weeks
with
massaging
her
whole
body
with
urine
and
drinking
urine. He
still
does
not
eat
meat
and
milk,
although
he
has
a
taste
for
salty
and
spicy. Three
weeks
after
the
end
of
the
hunger
strike,
tests
showed
a
normal
state
of
health. The
patient
has
returned
to
work,
she
is
feeling
well.' Here
I
would
like
to
emphasize
again
that
the
basis
of
successful
healing
is
faith
in
the
given
method. If
a
person
does
not
believe
and
starts
consulting
too
much
with
relatives,
acquaintances
and
doctors,
then
the
result
is
nothing. Example:
Doctor
dietitian
with
about
three
years
of
experience. He
used
the
urinotherapy
method
for
hundreds
of
his
patients. According
to
him,
it
is
the
best
treatment
for
all
allergic
diseases,
bronchial
asthma,
severe
pneumonia
and
exudative
pleuritis. There
are
also
good
results
in
the
treatment
of
chronic
enterocolitis,
bronchitis
and
pancreatitis. Rheumatoid
arthritis
in
the
initial
stage
is
also
well
treated. All
skin
diseases
-
eczema,
neurodermatitis
and,
of
course,
overweight
and
metabolic
polyarthritis
-
are
very
well
treated
with
urinotherapy. However,
all
patients
must
under go
a
certain
preparation
before
treatment,
which
includes
cleaning
the
main
organs
(intestines,
liver)
and
switching
to
a
separate
diet,
mainly
vegetarian
with
a
significant
proportion
of
raw
food. Example:
"I
started
practicing
urine
therapy. I


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 ater Method, Step by  Step ). W ipe and
label sealed jars. Store in a cool, dark place. c r a b a p p l e  c h u t n e y
When crabapple s ar e plenty, this  savoury applesauce is my favo urite way to
pr eserve them. I like a thicker consistency with chopped raisi ns for hors
d’oeuvr es, but if you’r e using it as a condiment—it is excellent with baked
ham and pork—a thinner chut ney with whole raisins and som e syrup is
better th an the thicker version. If you don’ t have crabapples, use a tart
apple like McIntosh or Lodi. MAKES ABOUT 8 CUPS (2 L) 1 lemon, halved
3 lb (1.5 kg) crabapples, cor ed and chopped
1–1/2 cups (375 mL) apple cider vinegar
1–1/2 tsp (7 mL) salt
1 tsp (5 mL) gr ound cinnamon
1/4 tsp (1 mL) gr ound cloves
3 cups (750 mL) lightly packed br own sugar
1 cup (250 mL) granulated sugar
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1–1/2 cups (375 mL) golden raisins, whole orcoarsely chopped (see headnote) 1/3 cup (75 mL) chopped candied
ginger
3 tbsp (45 mL) chopped fr esh tarragon or 1 tbsp (15 mL) crushed dried
tarragon

1. Squee ze the lemon halves, rem ove seeds and pour juice into a Maslin pan
or canni ng kettle. Discard any remaining seeds in the lemon halves and
chop rem aining flesh and rind and add to juice in pan. Add chopped apples
to the pan and s tir well. Add vinegar, salt, cinnamon and cloves. Bring to a
boil over high h eat. Add the brown sugar and granulated sugar,  1 cup (250
mL) at a time, stirring to dissolve before adding the next cup. S tir in onion
and garlic and boil lightly, stirring occasionally, for 45 minutes. 2. Meanwhile, heat four 1-pint (2-cup/500 mL) jars in boiling  water, and
scald the lids, lifter, funnel and tongs ( Boiling W ater Method, Step by Step ). 3. A dd raisins, ginger and tarragon to the boiling mixture and return to a
boil. Simmer, stirring often, for 15 to 20 minutes or until fruit mixture and
syrup are thick (see headnote). 4. Remove pan from heat and skim of f any foam. Fill hot jars, leaving a 1/4-
inch (5 mm) headspace. Run a th in non-metallic utensil around the inside of
the j ar to allow air to escape. Add more hot chutney, if necessar y, to leave a
1/4-inch (5 mm) headspace. W ipe rims, top with flat lids and screw on
metal rin gs. Ret urn jars to the hot water bath, topping up with hot water if
necessary. Bring  to a full rolling boil and process jars for 10 minutes
( Boiling W ater Method, Step by Step ). 5. Remo ve cann er lid and wait 5 minutes before removing jars t o a towel or
rack to cool com pletely. Check seals, label and store in a cool place for up
to 1 year. Use: Th is hearty apple chutney can stand up to sausages, bacon, ham,
pork cho ps, live r pâté, duck and  game with real flavour becau se its acidic
tartness cuts through the heaviness of these foods.r o s e m a r y - s p i k e d  a p p l e  j e l l y
Jellies a r e made  fr om fruit and fr om some vegetables and herb s by boiling
them in water (or mashing raw soft fruit) and allowing the j uice to drip
thr ough a strainer, pr eferably a  cone strainer. The key to making sparkling
clear jel ly is to r esist the ur ge t o pr ess the fruit thr ough the strainer. If you
do, mor e of the flesh comes thr ough into the juice and mak es the jelly
cloudy. T his is actually fine if chunks of fruit or herbs will be added to the
jelly or if catsup will be made fr om the juice. If I’ m making apple jelly or pectin fr om apples, I try to use at least 2
differ ent varieties of tart apples—per haps Newton, McIntosh, Pippin,
Jonagold, Jona than, W inesap or Gala—because this tart c ombination
contributes to the overall comp lex apple taste and ensur es a good amount
of pectin for setting the jelly. MAKES ABOUT 6 CUPS (1.5 L)
3 lb (1.5 kg) mixed tart apples, peeled, cor ed and seeds intact,
cut into chunks (about 10 to 12)
4 cups (1 L) water
10 sprigs fr esh r osemary, divided
3 cups (750 mL) granulated sugar
2 tbsp (25 mL) fr eshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tbsp (15 mL) rice vinegar

1. In  a Maslin p an or canning k ettle, combine apples, water and 4 sprigs of
rosemary. Bring  to a boil over high heat. Cover, reduce heat to low and
simmer for 20 to 25 minutes or until apples are soft. 2. Set a cheesec loth-lined cone strainer over a 6-cup (1.5 L) bo wl and pour
in apple mixture. Cover with a c lean towel and set aside for at least 4 hours
or overnight. Allow juice to drip through without pressing.Probably th e most popular jelly is apple. T he best method for obtaining clear juice is
to set up a cone strainer over a non-reactive bowl and let the cooked apple mash (or
raw mashed soft fruit ) drip without pressin g on it. This takes some time—it’ s best to
leave it overnight. Pioneers and old-time preservers would hang a pillowcase or a
lar ge cheesecloth bag from the legs of an overturned stool and let the juice drip into a
bowl positioned on the underside of the seat. 3. T he n ext day,  heat six 1-cup (250 mL) jars in boiling water, and scald the
lids, lifte r, funnel and tongs ( Boiling W ater Method, Step by Step ). Discard
the c heesecloth with apple and r osemary solids. Apple juice should measure
roughly 4 cups (1 L). 4. In  a Maslin pan or canning kettle, bring the strained apple juice to a boil
over high heat. Add sugar, 1 cup (250 mL) at a time, stirr ing until it
dissolves before adding the next cup. Add lemon juice and vinegar and
bring to a rolling boil, stirring o ften. Boil, uncovered, until the s yrup sheets
of f a cool metal spoon (see sidebar), about 15 to 18 minutes. Sheeting T est:  Dip a
cool metal spoon into  the boiling liquid and allow it to run of f into the pan. If 2 drops
of jell y hang of f the e dge of the spoon and then run together, the jelly is sheeting and
is ready to be processed in jars. 5. Remove pan from heat and skim of f any foam. Fill hot jars, leaving a 1/4-
inch (5 mm) headspace. If desired, add a sprig of rosemary to each jar. W ipe
rims, top with flat lids and screw on metal rings. Return jars to the hot waterbath, top ping up  with hot water if necessary. Bring to a full rolling boil and
process jars for 5 minutes ( Boiling W ater Method, Step by Step ). 6. Remo ve cann er lid and wait 5 minutes before removing jars t o a towel or
rack to cool com pletely. Check seals, label and store in a cool place for up
to 1 year. chocolate apple mousse conserve
Rich tas ting, an d yet not loaded  with fat, this conserve makes a sweet-tart
chocolate sauce  and topping f or all sorts of desserts. The keys to this
textural delight ar e: start with cooking apples; cook them un til they ar e
soft; and  purée in a food pr ocessor or blender until silky smooth. A fine
sieve or a food m ill both work in  place of a food pr ocessor for th is purpose. Y ou can double the r ecipe, but be sur e to use a very deep and heavy-
bottomed pot because when you r eturn the puréed mixtur e to the pan, it will
spit when it bubbles. MAKES 3–1/2 CUPS (875 mL) 1 lemon
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 performer. Take note of real champions, those who
have sustained at a high level of excellence over a period of time. The Henry Aarons, the Johnny Carsons, the Bobby Fishers, the
Katharine Hepburns, the Joe Louises, and people of that ilk. Doers
at the highest levels. Champions in every way. Do they sit around
poking serious criticism at others. The real doers of the world have
no time for criticizing others. They’re too busy doing. They work. They help others who are not as talented, rather than serve as their
critics. Constructive criticism can be useful. But if you’ve chosen the role
of an observer rather than a doer, you are not growing. Moreover,
you may be using your criticism to absolve yourself of the respons-
ibility for your own ineffectiveness by projecting it onto those who
are really making an effort. You can learn to ignore the fault-finders
and self-appointed critics. Your first strategy will be to recognize
these same behaviors in yourself, and resolve to eliminate them en-
tirely, so that you can be a doer rather than a procrastinating critic. Boredom: A Spin-Off of Procrastination
Life is never boring but some people choose to be bored. The
concept of boredom entails an inability to use up present moments
in a personally fulfilling way. Boredom is a choice; something you
visit upon yourself, and it is another of those self-defeating items
that you can eliminate from your life. When you procrastinate, you
use your present moments doing nothing, as an alternative to doing
anything. Doing nothing leads toPUTTING AN END TO PROCRASTINATION—NOW  / 181boredom. The tendency is to blame boredom on the environment. “This town is really dull” or “What a boring speaker. ” The particular
town or speaker is never dull, it is you experiencing the boredom,
and you can eliminate it by doing something else with your mind
or energy at that moment. Samuel Butler said, “The man who lets himself be bored is even
more contemptible than the bore. ” By doing what you choose, now,
or using your mind in creative new ways now, you can insure that
you’ll never again choose boredom for yourself. The choice, as al-
ways, is yours. Some Typical Procrastinating Behavior
Here are some areas where procrastination is a much easier choice
than action. • Staying in a job in which you find yourself stuck and unable to
grow. • Hanging onto a relationship that has gone sour. Staying married
(or unmarried) and merely hoping that it will get better. • Refusing to work on relationship difficulties such as sex, shyness
or phobias. Simply waiting for them to improve, instead of trying
to do something constructive about them. • Not tackling addictions such as alcoholism, drugs, pills, or
smoking. Saying, “I’ll quit when I’m ready,” but knowing that you
are putting it off because you doubt that you can. • Putting off arduous or menial tasks such as cleaning, repairing,
sewing, lawn work, painting and the like—providing you really care
about whether or not they get done. If you wait long enough, maybe
it will get done by itself. • Avoiding a confrontation with others, such as an authority fig-
ure, a friend, a lover, a salesperson or a serviceman. Section summary:

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


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Q: What is the recommended approach to treating children's tooth decay?,
A: The author recommends a holistic approach, emphasizing the importance of nutrition and dietary changes to treat tooth decay in children.
Q: What is the author's opinion on the use of anesthesia in dental surgery on children?,
A: The author is strongly against the use of anesthesia in dental surgery on children, citing the risks and potential harm it may cause.
Q: What is the author's stance on breastfeeding and tooth decay?,
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Cure Tooth Decay Book Description
Foreword By Timothy Gallagher D.D.S. President of the Holistic Dental Association
Introduction
100% Real Dental Healing Testimonials
Leroy from Utah
Ms. Steuernol from Alberta, Canada
Mike from Ashland, Oregon
Pioneering Tooth Cavity Remineralization
DENTISTRY'S INABILITY TO CURE CAVITIES
Reaffirm Your Choice to Cure Your Cavities
The Real Cause of Cavities
Remembering Your Connection
Fear of the Dentist
How Conventional Dentistry Works
Micro-organisms
Conventional Dentistry’s Losing Battle Against Bacteria
The Failure of Conventional Dentistry
Chapter 1 References
DENTIST WESTON PRICE DISCOVERS THE CURE
Lack of Nutrition is the Cause of Physical Degeneration
The Healthy People of the Loetschental Valley, Switzerland
Modern Swiss were Losing Their Health
The Healthy People of the Outer Hebrides
Gaelics on Modern Foods are Losing Their Health
Genetics and Tooth Decay
Aborigines of Australia
Nutritive Values of Diets Compared
Fat-soluble Vitamins and Activators
Why Tooth Decay with Modern Civilization? Weston Price's Tooth Decay Curing Protocol
Dr. Price's Protocol Summarized
Chapter 2 References
MAKE YOUR TEETH STRONG WITH FAT-SOLUBLE VITAMINS
How Teeth Remineralize 101
Hormones and Tooth Decay
Cholesterol
The Miracle of Vitamin D
Vital Fat-Soluble Vitamin A
Cod Liver Oil Heals Cavities
Weston Price’s Activator X
More Fat-Soluble Vitamin Sources: Bone Marrow, Brain, Kidneys, and Glands
Organs from the WaterFat-soluble Vitamin Summary
Chapter 3 References
REMINERALIZE YOUR TEETH WITH WISE FOOD CHOICES
The Town without a Toothache
Deceptive Labeling
Pasteurization Kills Milk
Obtaining Raw Milk
Good Soup Heals Your Teeth
Blood Sugar
Sweeteners
Protein for Your Teeth
Protein Assimilation
Low Quality Proteins
Fermented Foods & Enzymes
Vegetables for Minerals
Are Grains the Hidden Reason for many Modern Diseases including Tooth Cavities? The Anti-Scorbutic Vitamin and Your Teeth and Gums
The Effect of Oats on Children’s Teeth
Problems with Unfermented Grains
The Effects of Soaking and Sprouting on Phytic Acid
Grain Bran and Fiber
Indigenous People’s Fermentation of Grain
Safe Grains Guidelines
Eating Grains At Home
Beans
Breakfast Cereals and Granola
Nuts and Nut Butters
Trace Minerals Repair Cavities
Do Multi-Vitamins Fight Tooth Decay? Soy Products
Fake Milks
Nightshades
Organic Food Is Better
Healthy Fats
Hidden Monosodium Glutamate
Health Food Bars, Energy Bars and Tooth Decay
Addictive Substances
Prescription Drugs, Recreational Drugs and Your Teeth
Thanks Giving
Chapter 4 Part C References
Chapter 4 Part B References
Chapter 4 Part A References
NUTRITION PROTOCOLS THAT REMINERALIZE AND REPAIR CAVITIES
Nature’s Rules for Healing Teeth
Remineralize Your Teeth with DietBalanced Tooth Decay Remineralizing Program
Food Intake Suggestions
Foods to Avoid in All Protocols
The “One-Amazing-Meal-a-Day” Protocol
Food Intake Suggestions
Tips for Going out to Eat
Advanced Tooth Decay Healing
Daily Food Intake
Healing Tooth Cavities on a Vegetarian Diet
Daily Food Intake
Self Care
Common Mistakes Made By People Who Think They Are Eating a Healthy Diet
Cleansing and Fasting
Heal Your Teeth in Six Weeks or Less
Chapter 5 References
STOP CAVITIES WITH YOUR NEXT MEAL
Tooth Decay Healing Diets that Worked
Recipes for Healing Your Teeth
Bone Broth Recipe
Bieler’s Soup
Eggnog Tooth-Strengthening Formula
Spicy Steak Tartare for Fighting Tooth Infections
Fish Head Soup
Ayurvedic Green Drink
Poke (pronounced POH-kay) Fish Salad
Cooking Suggestions
Preparing Grains So That They Do Not Cause Cavities or Disease
Phytase Content of Grains
Vibrant Sourdough
Oat Preparation
Quinoa Preparation and Phytic Acid Removal
Chapter 6 References
HEALTHY GUMS LEAD TO HEALTHY TEETH
Dental Plaque and Gum Disease
Gum Disease, Bleeding, Swollen Gums and Fat-Soluble Vitamins
Gum Disease, Vitamin C, and Scurvy
The Amazing Blotting Technique and Healing Gum Disease Naturally
How to Blot at Home
Sea Salt for Your Gums
Herbal Treatments for Gum Disease
Oil Pulling for your Teeth and Gums
Healing Gum Disease Program
Chapter 7 References
DENTISTRY AND ITS HIGH PRICE
Toxic DentistryDiseases and Mercury
What to Do About Current Mercury Fillings? Mercury Fillings Lead To Crowns and Root Canals
More Dental Dangers from Toxic Dentistry
Safer Filling Materials
Finding a Good Dentist
Finding a Dentist to Work with Diet
Minimally Invasive Dentistry
Getting a Second Opinion
Taking Charge at the Dentist’s Office
Cavities and X-rays
The Dental Code of Silence
Root Canals
Focal Infections
Dental Implants
Dental Abuse
Do I Have a Cavity? Understanding Tooth Decay
Monitoring Tooth Decay and Tooth Remineralization
Understanding Tooth Remineralization
How to Treat Your Decayed Tooth
Still not Sure? Talk to Your Tooth
The Vicious Cycle and Tooth Decay
The Hidden Need to Be Sick
Busting the Myth that Food-Stuck-On-Teeth Causes Cavities
Tooth Care
Healing Tooth Pain
Dental Sealants
Teeth Whitening At the Dentist’s and At Home
Brushing, Flossing and Toothpaste
Tooth Brushing
Tooth and Gum Healing
The Fluoride Deception
Tooth Decay is Not an Infectious Disease
Moving Beyond Painful Dentistry
Chapter 8 References
YOUR BITE: A HIDDEN CAUSE OF CAVITIES AND A FRESH LOOK AT ORTHODONTICS
AND TMJ
Your Ideal Jaw Position and Enjoyment of Life
Genetics versus Intercepted Heredity
Why Teeth are Crowded and Wisdom Teeth are Misaligned
Your Bite and TMJ Pain, Night Grinding, and Tooth Decay
The “Feel Good” Substance P
Profound Effects of TMJ Dysfunction and a Bad Bite
Orthodontics
Dental Orthopedics Focuses on Normal DevelopmentConventional Orthodontic Practices Damage Faces
Orthodontics Does Not Address the Physiological Cause of Crooked Teeth
Functional Orthopedics
Craniopathy
Functional Appliances and Practitioners
Functional Dental Appliance Goals
Finding a Functional Orthopedist
Regaining Your Dental Health
Chapter 9 References
YOUR TEETH CAN HEAL NATURALLY
The Evidence and Proof That Cavities can Remineralize and Heal
Curing Tooth Decay — Parting Words
Get Support
Give Support
Healthy Teeth Are Your Birthright
Chapter 10 References
REMINERALIZE AND REPAIR YOUR CHILD'S TOOTH CAVITIES NATURALLY
From Fear to Faith, From Suffering to Peace
Children's Tooth Decay is Not an Easy Road for Most
Treating Children's Tooth Decay Naturally
Surgery on Children for Tooth Decay? Toxic Dentistry in Children’s Mouths
England’s Dentists say, “No Benefits, no Proof, and no Evidence” to support ANY dental Treatment
on Painless Baby Teeth
Healing Early Childhood Tooth Decay Naturally
Why Do Children Have Cavities? Dietary Keys for Remineralizing Tooth Decay in Young Children
A Food guide for Halting Childhood Tooth Decay
Vaccines Promote Tooth Decay
How to Prevent Cavities in Babies
What You Can Expect from Nutritional Treatments
Monitoring Your Child’s Tooth Decay
A Little More about Early Childhood Tooth Decay
Homeopathic Cell Salts
Pregnancy and Cavities
Breastfeeding and Cavities
Final Thoughts on Remineralizing Your Child’s Tooth Decay
About the Author
How to Order Additional Copies of Cure Tooth Decay
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Cure Tooth Decay Book Description
Foreword By Timothy Gallagher D. D. S. President of the Holistic Dental Association
Introduction
100% Real Dental Healing Testimonials
Leroy from Utah
Ms. Ste