	cancer	and	diabetes. In	the	China	Study,
for	example,	animal	protein	consumption	was	associated	with	taller	and
heavier
I
	people,	but	was	also	associated	with	higher	levels	of	total	and	bad
cholesterol. II
	Furthermore,	body	weight,	associated	with	animal	protein
intake,
I
	was	associated	with	more	cancer
II–III
	and	more	coronary	heart
disease. II
	It	seems	that	being	bigger,	and	presumably	better,	comes	with	very
high	costs. But	might	it	be	possible	for	us	to	achieve	our	full	growth	potential,
while	simultaneously	minimizing	disease	risks. Childhood	growth	rates	were	not	measured	in	the	China	Study	but	adult
height	and	weight	were. This	information	proved	surprising. Consuming	more
protein	was	associated	with	greater	body	size	(
III
	for
men	and
II
	for	women). 61
However,	this	effect	was	primarily	attributed	to
plant
	protein,	because	it
makes	up	90%	of	the	total	Chinese	protein	intake. Animal	protein
consumption	was	indeed	associated	with	greater	body	weight,
1
	and
consumption	of	protein-rich	milk	seemed	to	be	effective	as	well. II
	But	the
good	news	is	this:
Greater	plant	protein	intake	was	closely	linked	to	greater
height
II

and	body	weight. II
	Body	growth	is	linked	to	protein	in	general	and
both	animal	and	plant	proteins	are	effective. This	means	that	individuals	can	achieve	their	genetic	potential	for	growth
and	body	size	by	consuming	a	plant-based	diet. So	why	is	it	that	people	in
developing	nations,	who	consume	little	or	no	animal-based	foods,	areconsistently	smaller	than	Western	people. This	is	because	plant-based	diets	in
poor	areas	of	the	world	usually	have	insufficient	variety,	inadequate	quantity
and	quality	and	are	associated	with	poor	public	health	conditions	where
childhood	diseases	are	prevalent. Under	these	conditions,	growth	is	stunted
and	people	do	not	reach	their	genetic	potential	for	adult	body	size. In	the
China	Study,	low	adult	height	and	weight	were	strongly	associated	with	areas
having	high	mortality	rates	for	pulmonary	tuberculosis,
III
	parasitic	diseases,
III
pneumonia	(
III
	for	height),	“intestinal	obstruction”
III
	and	digestive	diseases. III
These	findings	support	the	idea	that	body	stature	can	be	achieved	by
consuming	a	low-fat,	plant-based	diet,	provided	that	public	health	conditions
effectively	control	the	diseases	of	poverty. Under	these	conditions,	the
diseases	of	affluence	(heart	disease,	cancers,	diabetes,	etc. ) can	be
simultaneously	minimized. The	same	low-animal	protein,	low-fat	diet	that	helps	prevent	obesity	also
allows	people	to	reach	their	full	growth	potential	while	working	other
wonders	as	well. It	better	regulates	blood	cholesterol	and	reduces	heart
disease	and	a	variety	of	cancers. What	are	the	odds	that	all	of	these	associations	(and	many	others)	favoring
a	plant-based	diet	are	due	to	pure	chance. It	is	extremely	unlikely,	to	say	the
least. Such	consistency	of	evidence	across	a	broad	range	of	associations	is
rare	in	scientific	research. It	points	to	a	new	worldview,	a	new	paradigm. It
defies	the	status	quo,	promises	new	health	benefits	and	demands	our	attention. CIRCLING	BACK
In	the	beginning	of	my	career,	I	concentrated	on	the	biochemical	processes	of
liver	cancer. Chapter	three	delineates	the	decades-long	laboratory	work	we
did	with	experimental	animals,	work	that	passed	the	requirements	to	be	called
“good	science. ”	The	finding:	casein,	and	very	likely	all	animal	proteins,	may
be	the	most	relevant	cancer-causing	substances	that	we	consume. Adjusting
the	amount	of	dietary	casein	has	the	power	to	turn	on	and	turn	off	cancer
growth,	and	to	override	the	cancer-producing	effects	of	aflatoxin,	a	very
potent	Class	IA	carcinogen,	but	even	though	these	findings	were	substantially
confirmed,	they	still	applied	to	experimental	animals. It	was	therefore	with	great	anticipation	that	I	looked	to	the	China	Study	for
evidence	on	the	causes	of	liver	cancer	in	humans. 62
Liver	cancer	rates	are	very	high	in	rural	China,	exceptionally	high	in	some
areas. Why	was	this. The	primary	culprit	seemed	to	be	chronic	infection	with
hepatitis	B	virus	(HBV). On	average,	about	12-13%	of	our	study	subjects
were	chronically	infected	with	the	virus. In	some	areas,	one-half	of	the	people
were	chronically	infected. To	put	this	into	perspective,	only	0. 2-0. 3%	of
Americans	are	chronically	infected	with	this	virus. But	there’s	more. In	addition	to	the	virus	being	a	cause	of	liver	cancer	in
China,	it	seems	that	diet	also	plays	a	key	role. How	do	we	know. The	blood
cholesterol	levels	provided	the	main	clue. Liver	cancer	is	strongly	associated
with	increasing	blood	cholesterol,
III
	and	we	already	know	that	animal-based
foods	are	responsible	for	increases	in	cholesterol. So,	where	does	HBV	fit	in. The	experimental	mice	studies	gave	a	good
signal. In	mice,	HBV	initiated	the	liver	cancer	but	the	cancer	grew	in	response
to	the	feeding	of	higher	levels	of	casein. In	addition,	blood	cholesterol	also
increased. These	observations	fit	perfectly	with	our	human	findings. Individuals	who	are	chronically	infected	with	HBV	and	who	consume	animal-
based	foods	have	high	blood	cholesterol	and	a	high	rate	of	liver	cancer. The
virus	provides	the	gun,	and	bad	nutrition	pulls	the	trigger. A	very	exciting	story	was	taking	shape,	at	least	to	my	way	of	thinking. It
was	a	story	full	of	meaning	and	suggestive	of	important	principles	that	might
apply	to	other	diet	and	cancer	associations. It	also	was	a	story	that	had	not
been	told	to	the	public,	and	yet	it	was	capable	of	saving	lives. Eventually,	it
was	a	story	that	was	leading	to	the	idea	that	our	most	powerful	weapon
against	cancer	is	the	food	we	eat	every	day. So	there	we	had	it. The	years	of	animal	experiments	illuminated	profound
biochemical	principles	and	processes	that	greatly	helped	to	explain	the	effect
of	nutrition	on	liver	cancer. But	now	we	could	see	that	these	processes	wererelevant	for	humans	as	well. People	chronically	infected	with	hepatitis	B	virus
also	had	an	increased	risk	of	liver	cancer. But	our	findings	suggested	those
who	were	infected	with	the	virus	and	who	were	simultaneously	eating	more
animal-based	foods	had	higher	cholesterol	levels	and	more	liver	cancer	than
those	infected	with	the	virus	and	not	consuming	animal-based	foods. The
experimental	animal	studies	and	the	human	studies	made	a	perfect	fit. PULLING	IT	TOGETHER
Almost	all	of	us	in	the	United	States	will	die	of	diseases	of	affluence. In	our
China	Study	we	saw	that	nutrition	has	a	very


	choices	are	the	ones
telling	us	what	to	eat;	where	the	public’s	hard-earned	money	is	being	spent	by
the	government	to	boost	the	drug	industry’s	profits;	and	where	there	is	more
distrust	than	trust	of	our	government’s	policies	on	foods,	drugs	and	health. How	did	we	get	to	a	place	where	Americans	are	so	confused	about	what	is
healthy	that	they	no	longer	care. Our	country’s	population,	which	numbers	almost	300	million	people,
3
	is
sick. 82%	of	American	adults	have	at	least	one	risk	factor	for	heart	disease
4
81%	of	Americans	take	at	least	one	medication	during	any	given	week
5
50%	of	Americans	take	at	least	one	prescription	drug	during	any	given
week
5
65%	of	American	adults	are	overweight
6
31%	of	American	adults	are	obese
6
Roughly	one	in	three	youths	in	America	(ages	six	to	nineteen)	is	already
overweight	or	at	risk	of	becoming	overweight
About	105	million	American	adults	have	dangerously	high	cholesterol
levels
7
	(defined	as	200	mg/dL	or	higher—heart-safe	cholesterol	level	is
under	150	mg/dL)
About	50	million	Americans	have	high	blood	pressure
8
Over	63	million	American	adults	have	pain	in	the	lower	back
(considerably	related	to	circulation	and	excess	body	weight,	both
influenced	by	diet	and	aggravated	by	physical	inactivity)	during	anygiven	three-month	period
9
Over	33	million	American	adults	have	a	migraine	or	severe	headache
during	any	given	three-month	period
9
23	million	Americans	had	heart	disease	in	2001
9
At	least	16	million	Americans	have	diabetes
Over	700,000	Americans	died	from	heart	disease	in	2000
Over	550,000	Americans	died	from	cancer	in	2000
Over	280,000	Americans	died	from	cerebro-vascular	diseases	(stroke),
diabetes	or	Alzheimer’s	in	2000
At	the	great	peril	of	ignoring	the	warnings	of	Plato	and	others,	America
has,	in	the	words	of	Seneca,	“anticipated	death. ”	Starvation,	poor	sanitation
and	communicable	diseases,	symbols	of	impoverishment,	have	been	largely
minimized	in	the	Western	world. Now	we	have	an	urgency	of	excess,	and
some	of	the	previously	less	developed	countries	are	racing	to	get	where	we
are. Never	before	have	such	large	percentages	of	the	population	died	from
diseases	of	“affluence. ”	Is	this	the	affluence	that	Socrates	predicted	2,500
years	ago—a	society	full	of	doctors	and	lawyers	wrestling	with	the	problems
caused	by	people	living	luxuriously	and	eating	cattle. Never	before	have	so
many	people	suffered	such	high	levels	of	obesity	and	diabetes. Never	before
has	the	financial	strain	of	health	care	distressed	every	sector	of	our	society,
from	business	to	education	to	government	to	everyday	families	with
inadequate	insurance. If	we	have	to	decide	between	health	insurance	for	our
teachers	and	textbooks	for	our	kids,	which	will	we	choose. Never	before	have	we	affected	the	natural	environment	to	such	an	extent
that	we	are	losing	our	topsoil,	our	massive	North	American	aquifers,	and	our
world’s	rainforests. 10
	We	are	changing	our	climate	so	rapidly	that	many	of	the
world’s	best-informed	scientists	fear	the	future. Never	before
have	we	been
eliminating	plant	and	animal	species	from	the	face	of	the	earth	as	we	are
doing	now. Never	before	have	we	introduced,	on	such	a	large	scale,
genetically	altered	varieties	of	plants	into	the	environment	without	knowing
what	the	repercussions	will	be. All	of	these	changes	in	our	environment	are
strongly	affected	by	what	we	choose	to	eat. 11
As	the	billions	of	people	in	the	developing	world	are	accumulating	more
wealth	and	adopting	the	Western	diet	and	lifestyle,	problems	created	by
nutritional	excess	are	becoming	exponentially	more	urgent	with	each	passing
year. In	1997,	the	director-general	of	the	World	Health	Organization,	Dr. Hiroshi	Nakajima,	referred	to	the	future	chronic	disease	burden	in	developing
countries	as	“a	crisis	of	suffering	on	a	global	scale. ”
12
We’ve	fumbled	around	for	the	past	2,500	years,	building	up	theunsustainable	behemoth	that	we	now	call	modern	society. We	certainly	won’t
have	another	2,500	years	to	remember	the	teachings	of	Plato,	Pythagoras,
Seneca	and	Macilwain;	we	won’t	even	have	250	years. From	this	urgency
arises	great	opportunity,	and	because	of	that	I	am	filled	with	hope. People	are
beginning	to	sense	the	need	for	change	and	are	beginning	to	question	some	of
the	most	basic	assumptions	that	we	have	about	food	and	health. People	are
beginning	to	understand	the	conclusions	of	scientific	literature	and	are
changing	their	lives	for	the	better. Never	before	has	there	been	such	a	mountain	of	empirical	research
supporting	a	whole	foods,	plant-based	diet. Now,	for	example,	we	can	obtain
images	of	the	arteries	in	the	heart,	and	then	show	conclusively,	as	Drs. Dean
Ornish	and	Caldwell	Esselstyn,	Jr.,	have	done,	that	a	whole	foods,	plant-based
diet	reverses	heart	disease. 13
	We	now	have	the	knowledge	to	understand	how
this	actually	works. Animal	protein,	even	more	than	saturated	fat	and	dietary
cholesterol,	raises	blood	cholesterol	levels	in	experimental	animals,	individual
humans	and	entire	populations. International	comparisons	between	countries
show	that	populations	subsisting	on	traditional	plant-based	diets	have	far	less
heart	disease,	and	studies	of	individuals	within	single	populations	show	that
those	who	eat	more	whole,	plant-based	foods	not	only	have	lower	cholesterol
levels,	but	have	less	heart	disease. We	now	have	a	deep	and	broad	range	of
evidence	showing	that	a	whole	foods,	plant-based	diet	is	best	for	the	heart. Never	before	have	we	had	such	a	depth	of	understanding	of	how	diet
affects	cancer	both	on	a	cellular	level	as	well	as	a	population	level. Published
data	show	that	animal	protein	promotes	the	growth	of	tumors. Animal	protein
increases	the	levels	of	a	hormone,	IGF-1,	which	is	a	risk	factor	for	cancer,	and
high-casein	(the	main	protein	of	cow’s	milk)	diets	allow	more	carcinogens
into	cells,	which	allow	more	dangerous	carcinogen
products	to	bind	to	DNA,
which	allow	more	mutagenic	reactions	that	give	rise	to	cancer	cells,	which
allow	more	rapid	growth	of	tumors	once	they	are	initially	formed. Data	show
that	a	diet	based	on	animal-based	foods	increases	a	female’s	production	of
reproductive	hormones	over	her	lifetime,	which	may	lead	to	breast	cancer. We
now	have	a	deep	and	broad	range	of	evidence	showing	that	a


 sex, mat erialism,
hoarding, addictions, and more. Constant desire for approval  leads to
‘people pleasing ’ behaviors, subservience, and obsequiousness. Social
craving is often compensatory to self-doubt, low self-esteem,  and the
need to constantly provide external sources of pleasure. Social expressions of needing and wanting may attach to external
concepts, political positions, and the need to control others for the
sought-for feelings of importance and public attention. Thus, wanting
and nee diness are inordinately narcissistic, albeit seemingly altruisticsocial expressio ns and positionalities. Social neediness also e xpresses
personality traits of manipulation, competition, and status seeking. Desir e and the Ego. Due to its evolu tionary origin, the ego develops the acquisitive function
of ‘getti ng’, which is biologically necessary for survival. The source of
satisfaction is therefore located as being ‘out there’, whereas the actual
source o f pleasure itself is an internal brain mechanism that is merely
triggered by the acquisition of a  ‘want’. In its more benign exp ressions,
its want ingness and neediness are for social and emotional nu rturance,
such as that provided by the family, tribe, or pack. Socialization results in motivations to achieve dominance, control, and
capacity for attraction. In the human, elaborations become socially
expressed in pursuit of rank, status, possessions, and a competitive
lifestyle that leads to jealousy and envy. The basi c proble m with this leve l of consciousness is the inner feeling of
lack tha t results  in chronic dissa tisfaction, feelings of incomple tion, and
constant seeking  behaviors. The vulnerability of the ego’ s wanti ngness is
its presumption that fulfillment depends on acquisition from external
sources. The exaggerated need results in an overestimation of externals
and their unrealistic inflation as to importance. Thus, wantingness leads
to insatiability, frustration, and anxiety, as well as greed, avarice, and
chronic acquisitiveness. The problem of Desire is lin ked to the ego’ s proclivity to  project
specialness onto perceived objects, persons, or qualities. Thus, the
desired person, attribute, or possession is inflated, romanticized, and
glamorized with exaggerated magical attributes (as described in the
classic book, Glamour: A W orld Pr oblem [Bailey, 1950]). Thus, the ego
becomes infatuated with its own projections, facilitated by the specific
ener gy of glamour itself. This gi ves the desired object, person, o r quality
a m agical allure and seductive attraction that most people ruefully
discover is an illusion (e.g., adolescent romantic crushes). The amplified hypertrophic d esire then becomes a craving and a
drivenness that defies rationality. When the illusory magical promise
dissolves into reality, there is a feeling of bitterness or loss andmourning. The media specialize  in glamorization of products a s well as
personalities in which ‘presen tation’ is far more important than the
underlying reali ty. Thus, media hype is a major and influential industry. (“Any publicity  is better than none at all.”) The result is an  endless
craving and desire to stay in the  limelight, as ‘getting attention’ is one of
the ego’ s allures. The ego is the  main hero/heroine in the inner movie of
one’ s life. The ego’ s inner anxiety about f ulfillment of its projected needs leads to
an in satiable greed for power and control over others that emer ges in its
most ex panded form as dictatorships, narcissistic megalomania, and
grandiosity, all seeking to dom inate the entire world. Frustration of
egoistic desires has led to rage, revenge, and the killing of m illions of
innocent people throughout history. This is a consequence of the
insatiability of egocentricity that results in barbarism and totalitarian
militant extremism. The cond ition is called ‘malignant messianic
narcissism’ beca use the core of the nonevolved ego secretly en vies and
hates Go d and sees Divinity as a rival. The clever ego expresses  its inner
grandiosity by seeking to replac e Divinity by declaring itself to be God
(Nero, Caesar, etc. ),or claiming special Divine authority by declaration
as being Divinely ordained and therefore authorized. The usu rping of  Divinity is seen  in the despotic public figure displays of
the ‘grea t leader ’, etc., who fran kly expect to be worshipped. Potentates
required bowing and kneeling in their presence and assumed th e title of
‘lord’. Kings ruled by ‘Divine right’ and from a throne that was always
higher than the seats of everyone else. The throne itself symbolized the
claim to sovereignty, unlimited power, and the ‘Divine Right of Kings’. The para dox of the messianic claims of world leaders over time is that
few of them maintain a calibra ted level high enough to indica te actual
intrinsic power. Instead, they rely on force (munitions, secret police,
army, and terrorism). The Downside of Desir e: Frustration, Envy, and Jealousy. The feel ing of inner lack and the drive to compensate for it by externals
in its social expression leads to compulsion and the desire for symbols of
importance, prestige, rank, ‘being noticed’, popularity, and others. These
drives lead to rivalry, status seeking, social climbing, and endless desires
for possessions by which money becomes an end in itself. The desire to‘be somebody’ is contextualized as specialness and implied superiority
that lends attraction to anything  so symbolized. Other avenues may be
sought t hrough e xtreme behavio rs to gain headlines and media attention. An o bvious source of desire for status originates from sibling ri valry and
the scho ol years  in which com petition and achievement are rewarded. The motivation to ‘be somebody’ at any cost is the basic, admitted
motivation of celebrity murders (e.g., John Lennon’ s killer). The disorder of unfulfilled wantingness can reach extreme and
pathological proportions, such a s seen in the chronic criminal or militant
political extremists who cannot wait to ‘claim credit’ for acts of violent
extremism and horrific, grotesque acts of conduct for which they want
public acknowledgement and seek attention via the media. Another
expression is the serial killer who leaves a signature and taunts the
authorities by achieving fame and simultaneously frustrating
apprehension. T he obsessive need for approval extends to bo th public
and self-images  and may express itself as perfectionism or excessive
ambition. Desir e as Bondage. Happiness and satisfaction ensue from fulfillment of choices, whereas
wantingness brings anxiety and tension. The attachment is to the pursuit
of inner sensatio n of the reward system by the brain itself, which early in
evolution was linked to the senses. Addiction and compulsory
wantingness are the human elaborations of the means (activities,
thoughts, etc.) of triggering the hoped-for brain response. Thus, the
Buddha said that the basic primary bondage is to the senses. Gluttony was included in the list of the Seven Deadly Sins because of its
bondage to the body and its pleasures by which food or sex became the
most common addictions. Later on in civilization, these included alcohol
and drugs to artificially trigger the brain’ s reward system. Desir e as Addiction. Repetitive satisfaction of the desire-satiation cycle leads to habituation,
which may escalate in vulnerable individuals to craving and addiction. The escalation is to the same level as instinctual drives and may evenbecome prioritized above normal survival instincts. When satisfaction of
cravings becomes dominant, inhibition by reason becomes futile and
inoperative, as is seen in the pur suit of dangerous high-risk ventures that
have a history of high fatality ra tes (e.g., climbing Mt. Everest; riding in
a ba rrel over Niagara Falls; go ing for a deep-sea diving reco rd, etc.). Even th e likelihood of death from volcanic lava or suf focati on in an
avalanche is insuf ficient to control the drivenness of insatiable craving
and the thrill of flirting with death as is also seen in the desperate
extremes of criminality (Bonnie and Clyde). Addictions supersede rationality and self-preservation despite even
severe conseque nces. Compulsi ons quickly return when the opportunity
for satisfaction returns as is se en in compulsive gambling, pedophilia,
drug an d alcohol addiction, criminality, kleptomania, sexuality, arson,
psychopathic behaviors, eating disorders, compulsive shopping, and
bullying, as well as in irrational extravagance, hoarding, and more. Research in brain neurochemistry has revealed genetic neurotransmitter
mechanisms in addictions that r espond to pharmaceutical inter ventions. In g eneral, the addictions are all  operationally similar in that the y trigger
the brain’ s release of the neurotransmitters associated with pleasure. Essentially, all addictions are the consequence of addiction to the
pleasure response itself by whatever means. (A recent clinical d iscovery
was that even anti-Parkinson’ s disease


 into identifying with it again and again. This means it takes you over, an impostor pretending to be you. The
second reason is that the act of recognition itself is one of the ways in
which awakening happens. When you recognize the unconsciousness in
you, that which makes the recognition possible is the arising
consciousness, is awakening. Y ou cannot fight against the ego and win,
just as you cannot fight against darkness. The light of consciousness is
all that is necessary. Y ou are that light.C H A P T E R  O N E  T H E  F L O W E R I N G  O F
H U M A N  C O N S C I O U S N E S S
EVOCA TION Earth, 1 14 million years ago, one morning just after
sunrise: The first flower ever to appear on the planet opens up to receive
the rays of the sun. Prior to this momentous event that heralds an
evolutionary transformation in the life of plants, the planet had already
been covered in vegetation for millions of years. The first flower
probably did not survive for long, and flowers must have remained rare
and isolated phenomena, since conditions were most likely not yet
favorable for a widespread flowering to occur. One day, however, a
critical threshold was reached, and suddenly there would have been an
explosion of color and scent all over the planet if a perceiving
consciousness had been there to witness it. Much later, those delicate and fragrant beings we call flowers would
come to play an essential part in the evolution of consciousness of
another species. Humans would increasingly be drawn to and fascinated
by them. As the consciousness of human beings developed, flowers were
most likely the first thing they came to value that had no utilitarian
purpose for them, that is to say, was not linked in some way to survival. They provided inspiration to countless artists, poets, and mystics. Jesus
tells us to contemplate the flowers and learn from then how to live. The
Buddha is said to have given a silent sermon once during which he held
up a flower and gazed at it. After a while, one of those present, a monk
called Mahakasyapa, began to smile. He is said to have been the only
one who had understood the sermon. According to legend, that smile
(that is to say, realization) was handed down by twenty? eight successive
masters and much later became the origin of Zen. Seeing beauty in a flower could awaken humans, however briefly, to the
beauty that is an essential part of their own innermost being, their true
nature. The first recognition of beauty was one of the most significant
events in the evolution of human consciousness. The feelings of joy and
love are intrinsically connected to that recognition. W ithout our fully
realizing it, flowers would become for us an expression in form of that
which is most high, most sacred, and ultimately formless within
ourselves. Flowers, more fleeting, more ethereal and more delicate thanthe plants out of which they emer ged, would become like messengers
from another realm, like a bridge
between the world of physical forms and the formless. They not only had
a scent that was delicate and pleasing to humans, but also brought a
fragrance from the realm of spirit. Using the word enlightenment in a
wider sense than the conventionally accepted one, we could look upon
flowers as the enlightenment of plants. Any life?form in any realm mineral, vegetable, animal, or human can be
said to under go enlightenment. It is, however, an extremely rare
occurrence since it is more than an evolutionary progression: It also
implies a discontinuity in its development, a leap to an entirely dif ferent
level of Being and, most important, a lessening of materiality. What could be heavier and more impenetrable than a rock, the densest of
all forms? And yet some rocks under go a change in their molecular
structure, turn into crystals, and so become transparent to the light. Some
carbons, under inconceivable heat and pressure, turn into diamonds, and
some heavy minerals into other precious stones. Most crawling reptilians, the most earthbound of all creatures, have
remained unchanged for millions of years. Some, however, grew feathers
and wings and turned into birds, thus defying the force of gravity that
had held them for so long. They didnt become better at crawling or
walking, but transcended crawling and walking entirely. Since time immemorial, flowers, crystals, precious stones, and birds
have held special significance for the human spirit. Like all life?forms,
they are, of course, temporary manifestations of the underlying one Life,
one Consciousness. Their special significance and the reason why
humans feel such fascination for and af finity with them can be attributed
to their ethereal quality. Once there is a certain degree of presence, of still and alert attention in
human beings perceptions, they can sense the divine life essence, the one
indwelling consciousness or spirit in every creature, every life?form,
recognize it as one with their own essence and so love it as themselves. Until this happens, however, most humans see only the outer forms,
unaware of the inner essence, just as they are unaware of their ownessence and identify only with their own physical and psychological
form. In the case of a flower, a crystal, precious stone, or bird, however, even
someone with little or no Presence can occasionally sense that there is
more than the mere physical existence of that form, without knowing that
this is the reason why he or she is drawn toward it, feels an af finity with
it. Because of its ethereal nature, its form obscures the indwelling spirit
to a lesser
degree than is the case with other life?forms. The exception to this are all
newborn life?forms babies, puppies, kittens, lambs, and so on. They are
fragile, delicate, not yet firmly established in materiality. An innocence,
a sweetness and beauty that are not of this world still shine through them. They delight even relatively insensitive humans. So when you are alert and contemplate a flower, crystal, or bird without
naming it mentally, it becomes a window for you into the formless. There is an inner opening, however slight, into the realm of spirit. This is
why these three en?lightened life?forms have played such an important
part in the evolution of human consciousness since ancient times; why,
for example, the jewel in the lotus flower is a central symbol of
Buddhism and a white bird, the dove, signifies the Holy Spirit in
Christianity. They have been preparing the ground for a more profound
shift in planetary consciousness that is destined to take place in the
human species. This is the spiritual awakening that we are beginning to
witness now.A New Earth
O U R  I N H E R I T E D  D Y S F U N C T I O N
If we look more deeply into humanitys ancient religions and spiritual
traditions, we will find that underneath the many surface dif ferences
there are two core insights that most of them agree on. The words they
use to describe those insights dif fer, yet they all point to a twofold
fundamental truth. The first part of this truth is the realization that the
normal state of mind of most human beings contains a strong element of
what we might call dysfunction or even madness. Certain teachings at
the heart of Hinduism perhaps come closest to seeing this dysfunction as
a form of collective mental illness. They call it maya, the veil of
delusion. Ramana Maharshi, one of the greatest Indian sages, bluntly
states: The mind is maya. Buddhism uses dif ferent terms. According to the Buddha, the human
mind in its normal state generates dukkha, which can be translated as
suf fering, unsatisfactoriness, or just plain misery. He sees it as a
characteristic of the human condition. Wherever you go, whatever you
do, says the Buddha, you will encounter dukkha, and it will manifest in
every situation sooner or later. According to Christian teachings, the normal collective state of humanity
is one of original sin. Sin is a word that has been greatly misunderstood
and misinterpreted. Literally translated from the ancient Greek in which
the New T estament was written, to sin means to miss the mark, as an
archer who misses the tar get, so to sin means to miss the point of human
existence. It means to live unskillfully, blindly, and thus to suf fer and
cause suf fering. Again, the term, stripped of its cultural baggage and
misinterpretations, points to the dysfunction inherent in the human
condition. The achievements of humanity are impressive and undeniable. W e have
created sublime works of music, literature, painting, architecture, and
sculpture. More recently, science and technology have brought about
radical changes in the way we live and have enabled us to do and createthings that would have been considered miraculous even two hundred
years ago. No doubt: The human mind is highly intelligent. Y et its very
intelligence is tainted by madness. Science and technology have
magnified the destructive impact that the dysfunction of the human mind
has upon the planet, other life?forms, and upon humans themselves. That
is why the history of the twentieth century is where that dysfunction, that
collective insanity, can be most clearly recognized. A


 would  bait children, because  he likes to pretend  he is getting  out of
the water. As I said, this man's vocabulary was very limited,  but he knew
his fish, and  he knew  the sea. Because  he knew  his dolphin  he could  tell
me all about their habits and  how to catch them. When you  say you  know  a thing but you  cannot explain it, I say you  do
not know  it, for when you  really know  it you  naturally express it. If I should  ask you now to define  prayer, and  say to you, "How  would  you,
through prayer, go about realizing  an objective,  any objective?" If you can
tell me, then you  know   it; but if you  cannot tell me,  then you  do not
know  it. When you  see it clearly in the  mind's eye  the greater  you will in -
spire the words which are  necessary to clothe  the idea and  express it
beautifully, and  you will express the  idea far  better  than a  man with a
vast vocabulary who does not see it as clearly  as you  do. If you  have listened  carefully throughout the  past four days, you know
now that the  Bible has no reference at all to any persons that ever  exist-
ed, or to any events that ever  occurred  upon earth. The authors of the Bible  were not writing  history, they were writing a
great drama  of the  mind which they dressed  up in the  garb of history, and
then adapted  it to the  limited  capacity of the  uncritical, unthinking  mass-
es. You know  that every story in the  Bible is your story, that when the writ -
ers introduce dozens of characters in the  same  story they are  trying  to
present you  with different  attributes of the  mind that you  may employ. You saw it as I took  perhaps a  dozen or more  stories and interpreted
them for you. For instance, many people  wonder  how Jesus, the  most gracious, the
More Free Books Law of Attraction Havenmost loving  man in the  world, if he  be man, could  say to his mother, what
he is supposed  to have  said to her as recorded  in the  second  chapter  of
the Gospel of St. John. Jesus is made to say to his mother, "Woman, what
have I to do with thee?" John 2:4. You and I, who are  not yet identified  with the  ideal we  serve, would  not
make such a  statement to our mother. Yet here  was the  embodiment of
love saying  to his mother, "Woman, what have  I to do with thee?" You are Jesus, and  your mother  is your own consciousness. For conscious -
ness is the  cause  of all, therefore,  it is the  great father- mother  of all phe -
nomena. You and I are creatures of habit. We  get into the  habit of accepting  as fi-
nal the  evidence of our senses. Wine  is needed  for the  guests and  my
senses tell me  that there  is no wine, and  I through habit am about to ac -
cept this lack  as final. When I remember  that my consciousness is the one
and only reality, therefore  if I deny the  evidence of my senses and as -
sume the  consciousness of having  sufficient wine,  I have  in a sense  re-
buked  my mother  or the  consciousness which suggested  lack; and  by as -
suming  the consciousness of having  what I desire  for my guests, wine  is
produced  in a way we  do not know. I have  just read a note here from a  dear friend  of mine  in the  audience. Last Sunday he  had an appointment at a  church for a  wedding; the clock
told him he  was late, everything  told him he  was late. He was standing  on a street corner  waiting  for a street car. There  was
none in sight. He   imagined  that, instead  of being  on the  street corner,
that he  was in the  church. At that  moment a  car stopped  in front of him. My friend  told the driver  of his predicament and  the driver  said to him, "I
am not going  that way, but I will take you  there." My friend  got into the
car and was at the  church in  time for the  service. That is applying the law
correctly, non -acceptance of the  suggestion  of lateness. Never  accept the
suggestion of lack. In this case  I say to myself, "What have  I to do with thee?" What have  I
to do with the  evidence of my senses? Bring  me all the  pots and  fill them. In other  words, I assume  that I have  wine and all that I desire. Then my
dimensionally greater  Self inspires in all, the  thoughts and  the actions
which aid  the embodiment of my assumption. It is not a  man saying  to a mother, "Woman what have  I to do with thee?" It is every man  who knows this law who will say to himself, when his
senses suggest lack, "what have  I to do with thee. Get behind  me." I will
never  again listen to a  voice like  that, because  if I do, then I am impreg -
nated  by that suggestion and  I will bear the  fruit of lack. More Free Books Law of Attraction HavenWe turn to another  story in the  Gospel of St. Mark  where  Jesus is hungry. "And seeing  a fig tree afar  off having  leaves, he  came, if haply he  might
find anything  thereon:  and when he  came  to it, he  found  nothing  but
leaves; for the  time of figs was not  yet." "And Jesus answered  and said unto it, No man eat fruit of thee hereafter
forever. And  his disciples heard  it." Mark  11:13, 14. "And in the  morning, as they passed  by, they saw  the fig tree dried up
from the  roots." Mark  11:20. What tree am I blasting? Not a  tree on the  outside. It is my own con -
sciousness. "I am the   vine." John 15:1. My consciousness, my I AMness
is the  great tree, and  habit once more suggests emptiness, it suggests
barrenness, it suggests four months before  I can feast. But I cannot wait
four months. I give  myself this powerful suggestion that never  again will I
even for a  moment relieve  that it will take four months to realize my de -
sire. The  belief in  lack must from this day on be  barren and  never  again
reproduce itself in my mind. It is not a  man blasting  a tree. Everything  in the  Bible takes place  in the
mind of man:  the  tree, the  city, the  people,  everything. There  is not a
statement made in the  Bible that does not represent some  attribute  of
the human mind. They are  all personifications of the  mind and not things
within the  world. Consciousness is the  one and only reality. There  is no one  to whom we
can turn after  we discover  that our own awareness is God. For God  is the
cause  of all and  there  is nothing  but God. You  cannot say that a  devil
causes some  things and  God others. Listen to these  words. "Thus saith the  Lord to his anointed,  to Cyrus, whose  right hand  I have
holden, to subdue  nations before  him; and  I will loose  the loins of kings,
to open before  him the  two leaved gates; and  the gates shall not be
shut." "I will go before  thee, and  make the  crooked  places straight:  I will
break  in pieces the gates of brass, and  cut in sunder  the bars of iron." "And I will give  thee the  treasures of darkness, and  hidden riches of se -
cret places, that  thou mayest know  that I, the  Lord, which call thee by thy
name, am the  God of Israel." Isaiah 45:  1, 2, 3. "I form the  light, and  create  darkness:  I make peace, and  create  evil: I
the Lord do all  these  things." Isaiah 45:7. More Free Books Law of Attraction Haven"I have  made the  earth, and  created  man upon it:  I, even my hands, have
stretched  out the  heavens, and  all their host have  I commanded." "I have  raised  him up  in righteousness, and  I will direct all his ways: he
shall build  my city, and  he shall let go my


 in Gerson Therapy. Over the years, Gerson Therapy has gained a dedicated following of
individuals seeking alternative cancer treatments. However, it is important
to note that the medical community at lar ge does not endorse Gerson
Therapy as a scientifically proven or ef fective treatment for cancer. The
therapy has faced criticism due to a lack of rigorous scientific evidence
supporting its claims and concerns about its potential risks and limitations. Despite the controversy, Gerson Therapy remains a notable alternative
treatment approach, and individuals considering it should carefully evaluate
the available information, consult with healthcare professionals, and make
informed decisions about their treatment options. How Gerson Therapy Works
Gerson Therapy is based on the belief that cancer and other chronic diseases
are caused by the accumulation of toxins in the body. The therapy aims to
detoxify the body, boost the immune system, and promote natural healing. Here are some key principles and components of Gerson Therapy:
1. Diet: Gerson Therapy emphasizes a plant-based, or ganic diet. It involves
consuming lar ge amounts of fresh, or ganic fruits and vegetables,
particularly in the form of raw juices. These juices are believed to flood the
body with nutrients and enzymes, while avoiding processed foods, animal
products, and fats. 2. Juicing: Freshly made juices, primarily from carrots, apples, and green
leafy vegetables, are a central part of the Gerson Therapy. Patients are
advised to drink up to 13 glasses of juice per day to provide high amounts
of vitamins, minerals, and enzymes.3. Cof fee Enemas: Gerson Therapy incorporates the use of cof fee enemas. These enemas involve the introduction of organic, caf feinated cof fee into
the colon through the rectum. It is believed that cof fee enemas help
stimulate the liver to release toxins and promote the elimination of waste
from the body. 4. Supplements: Gerson Therapy involves the use of specific supplements
such as potassium, iodine, and pancreatic enzymes to support the healing
process and restore nutrient levels in the body. 5. Detoxification: The therapy focuses on enhancing the body's natural
detoxification mechanisms. In addition to the cof fee enemas, Gerson
Therapy emphasizes the importance of adequate hydration, including
consuming distilled water, and using natural therapies such as castor oil
packs and saunas to promote detoxification. 6. Individualization: Gerson Therapy is tailored to each individual's specific
needs. It is typically administered under the guidance of a qualified Gerson
practitioner who can assess the patient's condition and adjust the treatment
accordingly. The Gerson Therapy involves a low-sodium or
saltless diet to support the body's natural healing
processes.Here are some tips and pr eparation methods for  a saltless diet
as part of the Gerson Therapy:
1. Avoid Processed and Packaged Foods: Processed and packaged foods
often contain high amounts of sodium. It's best to eliminate or significantly
reduce your consumption of these foods, including items like canned soups,
snack foods, pre-packaged meals, and condiments. 2. Use Fresh Herbs and Spices: Instead of relying on salt for flavoring,
incorporate fresh herbs and spices into your meals. Herbs like basil, parsley,
cilantro, rosemary, and thyme, as well as spices like turmeric, cumin,
paprika, and garlic powder, can add depth and flavor to your dishes. 3. Experiment with Vinegars and Citrus Juices: Vinegars (such as apple
cider vinegar or balsamic vinegar) and citrus juices (like lemon or lime
juice) can add tang and acidity to your meals without the need for salt. Use
them as dressings for salads, marinades for proteins, or as a finishing touch
to roasted vegetables. 4. Enhance Flavor with Healthy Fats: Healthy fats like olive oil, avocado
oil, and coconut oil can enhance the taste and richness of your dishes. Use
them for sautéing vegetables, roasting meats, or as a base for salad
dressings. 5. Opt for Fresh Ingredients: Fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole grains
should form the foundation of your meals. Focus on incorporating a variety
of colorful produce to ensure you're getting a wide range of nutrients. 6. Experiment with Homemade Sauces and Dressings: Create your own
salt-free sauces and dressings using ingredients like olive oil, vinegar, citrus
juice, fresh herbs, and spices. You can find recipes online that cater to
saltless diets and adapt them to your preferences.7. Steaming and Roasting: Steaming and roasting are cooking methods that
bring out the natural flavors of ingredients without the need for excessive
salt. Steam vegetables until they are tender -crisp, and roast them with a
drizzle of olive oil and your choice of herbs and spices. 8. Practice Mindful Eating: When following a saltless diet, it's important to
focus on the flavors, textures, and aromas of the foods you consume. Take
your time to savor each bite and appreciate the natural taste of the
ingredients. Nutrition plays a crucial role in healing and
maintaining good health. Here are some ways in which nutrition can support the healing
process:
1. Providing Essential Nutrients: A well-balanced diet provides essential
nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. These nutrients are necessary for various bodily functions and are involved
in processes like cell growth, tissue repair, immune function, and hormone
production. 2. Supporting Immune Function: The immune system plays a vital role in
defending the body against harmful pathogens and promoting healing. Proper nutrition helps strengthen the immune system by providing the
necessary nutrients to produce immune cells and antibodies. 3. Reducing Inflammation: Chronic inflammation is associated with many
diseases, including cancer, heart disease, and autoimmune disorders. Certain nutrients, such as omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants found infruits, vegetables, and fatty fish, have anti-inflammatory properties and can
help reduce inflammation in the body. 4. Promoting Tissue Repair: After an injury or illness, the body requires
extra nutrients to repair damaged tissues. Protein is particularly important
for tissue repair as it provides the building blocks for new cells. Including
sources of high-quality protein, such as lean meats, fish, legumes, and dairy
products, in the diet can support the healing process. 5. Supporting Digestive Health: The digestive system plays a crucial role in
nutrient absorption and overall health. A diet rich in fiber, found in whole
grains, fruits, vegetables, and legumes, promotes healthy digestion and can
prevent issues such as constipation and gastrointestinal disorders. 6. Balancing Hormones: Hormonal imbalances can contribute to various
health issues. Nutrients such as healthy fats, vitamin D, and zinc are
important for hormone production and regulation. Including sources of
these nutrients, such as avocados, nuts, seeds, fatty fish, eggs, and dairy
products, can support hormonal balance. 7. Enhancing Antioxidant Defense: Antioxidants are compounds that help
protect cells from damage caused by harmful molecules called free radicals. Antioxidant-rich foods, such as berries, leafy greens, nuts, and seeds, help
neutralize free radicals and reduce oxidative stress, which can contribute to
chronic diseases and accelerate aging. 8. Managing Weight: Proper nutrition is essential for maintaining a healthy
weight, which is important for overall health and reducing the risk of
chronic diseases. A balanced diet that includes appropriate portions of
nutrient-dense foods can help control appetite, provide ener gy, and support
weight management.Following the Gerson Therapy on your Own
Following the Gerson Therapy on your own can be challenging, as it
requires strict adherence to the dietary guidelines and protocols. It's
important to note that the Gerson Therapy is a specialized treatment
approach for serious illnesses and should be done under the guidance of a
qualified healthcare professional. However, if you are considering
following a similar dietary approach for general health and well-being, here
are some general guidelines to keep in mind :
1. Educate Yourself: Familiarize yourself with the principles and protocols
of the Gerson Therapy. Read books, research articles, and reputable sources
to gain a comprehensive understanding of the therapy's dietary guidelines,
juicing protocols, and recommended supplements. 2. Seek Professional Guidance: Although following the Gerson Therapy on
your own is challenging, it's recommended to consult with a qualified
healthcare professional who has experience with the Gerson Therapy or
similar dietary protocols. They can provide guidance, monitor your
progress, and address any concerns or questions you may have. 3. Or ganic Produce: Emphasize the use of or ganic produce. Or ganic fruits
and vegetables are free from synthetic pesticides and chemical fertilizers,
which aligns with the Gerson Therapy's emphasis on a toxin-free diet. Whenever possible, choose or ganic options to minimize exposure to
harmful substances. 4. Juicing: Juicing is a fundamental aspect of the Gerson Therapy. Invest in
a good-quality juicer and follow the recommended juicing protocols. Focus
on fresh, or ganic fruits and vegetables, such as carrots, apples, beets, and
dark leafy greens. Consult resources specific to the Gerson Therapy for
detailed juicing instructions and recipes.5. Low-Sodium Vegetarian Diet: The Gerson Therapy promotes a low-
sodium, vegetarian diet. Focus on consuming a variety of or ganic fruits


 chiefly of the
older children in public schools. In the examination of 535 individuals in these twenty-two school
districts their 15,332 teeth revealed that 3,420 had been attacked by dental caries or 22.3 per
cent. In the most modernized groups 31 to 50 per cent had dental caries. In the most isolated
group only 2 per cent of the teeth had been attacked by dental caries. The incidence of deformity
of dental arches in the modernized groups ranged from 40 to 100 per cent. In many districts
members of the older generations revealed 100 per cent normally formed dental arches. The
children of these individuals, however, showed a much higher percentage of deformed dental
arches. These data are in striking contrast with the condition of the teeth and dental arches of the skulls
of the Maori before contact with the white man and the reports of examinations by early scientists
who made contact with the primitive Maori before he was modernized. These reports revealed
only one tooth in 2000 teeth attacked by dental caries with practically 100 per cent normally
formed dental arches. My investigations were made in the following places in the North Island. The Pukerora
Tubercular Sanatorium provided forty native Maori for studies. These were largely young men and
women and being in a modern institution they were receiving the modern foods of the whites of
New Zealand. Their modernization was demonstrated not only by the high incidence of dental
caries but also by the fact that 90 per cent of the adults and 100 per cent of the children had
abnormalities of the dental arches. The Hukarera College for Maori girls is at Napier. These girls were largely from modernized
native homes and were now living in a modern institution. Their modernization was expressed in7/29/13 Nutrition and Physical Degeneration
gutenberg.net.au/ebooks02/0200251h.html#toc 125/250the high percentage of dental caries and their deformed dental arches. At the Nuhaka school an opportunity was provided through the assistance of the government
officials to study the parents of many of the children. Tooth decay was wide-spread among the
women and active among both the men and children. The Mahia Peninsula provided one of the more isolated groups which showed a marked
difference between the older generation and the new. These people had good access to sea foods
and those still using these abundantly had much the best teeth. A group of the children who had
been born and raised in this district and who had lived largely on the native foods had only 1.7 per
cent of their teeth attacked by dental caries. The other places studied were Raukokore, Tekaha, Rautoki, Rotarua, Tehoro, Waiomio,
Teahuahu, Kaikohe, Whakarara, Mautauri Bay, Ahipara, Manukau, Rawena, Ellerslie, Queen
Victoria School at Auckland and Waipawa. New Zealand has become justly famous for its scenery. The South Island has been frequently
termed the Southern Alps because of its snow-capped mountains and glaciers. Of the 70,000
members of the Maori race living in the two islands, about 2000 are on the South Island and the
balance on the North Island. While snow is present on many of the mountains of the North Island
in the winter season, only a few of the higher peaks are snow capped during the summer. Most of
the shoreline of the seacoast of the South Island is very rugged, with glaciers descending almost to
the sea. The coastline of the North Island is broken and in places is quite rugged. The approach to
the Mahia Peninsula is along a rocky coast skirting the bay. The most important industries of New
Zealand are dairy products, and sheep raising for wool. The reputation of the Maori people for splendid physiques has placed them on a pedestal of
perfection. Much of this has been lost in modernization. However, through the assistance of the
government, I was able to see many excellent physical specimens. In Fig. 69 will be seen four
typical Maori who retained much of the tribal excellence. Note their fine dental arches. A young
Maori man who stands about six feet four inches and weighs 230 pounds was examined. The
Maori men have great physical endurance and good minds. Many fine lawyers and government
executives are Maori. The breakdown of these people comes when they depart from their native
foods to the foods of modern civilization, foods consisting largely of white flour, sweetened goods,
syrup and canned goods. The effect is similar to that experienced by other races after using foods
of modern civilization. Typical illustrations of tooth decay are shown in Fig. 70. In some individuals
still in their teens half of the teeth were decayed. The tooth decay among the whites of New
Zealand and Australia was severe. This is illustrated in Fig. 71. Particularly striking is the similarity
between the deformities of the dental arches which occur in the Maori people who were born after
their parents adopted the modern foods, and those of the whites. This is well illustrated in Fig. 72
for Maori boys. In my studies among other modernized primitive racial stocks, there was a very
high incidence of facial deformity, which approached one hundred per cent among individuals in
tuberculosis sanatoria. This condition obtained also in New Zealand.7/29/13 Nutrition and Physical Degeneration
gutenberg.net.au/ebooks02/0200251h.html#toc 126/250FIG. 69. Since the discovery of New Zealand the primitive
natives, the Mann, have had the reputation of having the
finest teeth and finest bodies of any race in the world. These
faces are typical. Only about one tooth per thousand teeth
had been attacked by tooth decay before they came under
the influence of the white man. FIG. 70. With the advent of the white man in New Zealand
tooth decay has become rampant. The suffering from dental
caries and abscessed teeth is very great in the most
modernized Maori. The boy at the lower left has a deep scar
in his upper lip from an accident. 7/29/13 Nutrition and Physical Degeneration
gutenberg.net.au/ebooks02/0200251h.html#toc 127/250FIG. 71. Whereas the original primitive Maori had reportedly
the finest teeth in the world, the whites now in New Zealand
are claimed to have the poorest teeth in the world. These
individuals are typical. An analysis of the two types of food
reveals the reason. FIG. 72. In striking contrast with the beautiful faces of the
primitive Maori those born since the adoption of deficient
modernized foods are grossly deformed. Note the marked
underdevelopment of the facial bones, one of the results
being narrowing of the dental arches with crowding of the
teeth and an underdevelopment of the air passages. We
have wrongly assigned these distorted forms to mixture of
racial bloods. Through the kindness of the director of the Maori Museum at Auckland, I was able to examine
many Maori skulls. Two views are shown in Fig. 73. The skulls belong in the pre-Columbian
period. Note the splendid design of the face and dental arches and high perfection of the teeth.7/29/13 Nutrition and Physical Degeneration
gutenberg.net.au/ebooks02/0200251h.html#toc 128/250FIG. 73. The large collections of skulls of the ancient Mann of New
Zealand attest to their superb physical development and to the
excellence of their dental arches. One of the most important developments to come out of these investigations of primitive races is
the evidence of a rapid decline in maternal reproductive efficiency after an abandonment of the
native foods and the substitution of foods of modern civilization. This is discussed in later chapters. It was particularly instructive to observe the diligence with which some of the isolated Maori
near the coast sought out certain types of food in accordance with the tradition and accumulated
wisdom of their tribes. As among the various archipelagos and island dwellers of the Pacific, great
emphasis was placed upon shell fish. Much effort was made to obtain these in large quantities. In
Fig. 74 (lower), will be seen two boys who have been gathering sea clams found abundantly on
these shores. Much of the fishing is done when the tide is out. Some groups used large quantities of
the species called abalone on the West Coast of America and paua in New Zealand. In Fig. 74
(upper), a man, his wife and child are shown. The father is holding an abalone; the little girl is
holding a mollusk found only in New Zealand, the toharoa; the mother is holding a plate of edible
kelp which these people use abundantly, as do many sea bordering races. Maori boys enjoy a
species of grubs which they seek with great eagerness and prize highly. The primitive Maori use
large quantities of fern root which grows abundantly and is very nutritious. FIG. 74. Native Maori demonstrating some of the accessory
essentials obtained from the sea. These include certain sea
weeds and an assortment of shell fish. It is much easier for
the moderns to exchange their labor for the palate tickling
devitalized foods of commerce than to obtain the native
foods of land and sea. 7/29/13 Nutrition and Physical Degeneration
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 dying. Finally it had to be cut down. Continuous
records are available for this tree from 1962 on. Simultaneous
records are available for an elm tree which stood next to the
maple. It was noted that the magnitude of electrical potential in
the maple tree when it was dying remained the same as before,
but the characteristic fluctuations in the record (see Figure 1) be
came much smaller or ceased, while the healthy elm tree dis
played its normal fluctuations in phase or out of phase with the
air and earth potentials. This interesting phenomenon should be
analysed. The effect of imposing electric, magnetic, and electro-m agnetic
radiation fields on the electrical potential of living systems can
be studied in the laboratory, with fields of the order of those
occurring naturally. Animals and plants might be studied simul
taneously in order to determine whether or not different living
systems respond simultaneously to changes in the electro-mag
netic environment. Also, if electrical potential is a function of
the state of health one would expect to see characteristic differ
ences'in the electrical records of disturbed, sick, or dying systems. Such responses might eventually serve as a diagnostic tool. If the electric field of living systems is an indicator of biological
activity and possibly a regulator of it, then geophysical factors
may be of extreme importance for men venturing into space, so
that measurements of their electrical potential, along with other
biomedical parameters, might well have to be considered. Such
information may provide the answer to how man's geophysical
environment affects him and may give clues to the classical
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 from your doing a
nutritional program, it's certainly going to be easier to remove this 5-lb. tumor and
throw it away than it would be to sit there and have your immune system and body
chemistry gradually dissolve it, using a lot of energy and stressing the body to dissolve
it into the bloodstream and then cleaning out the bloodstream through the liver and
the other organs of elimination. "In any situation that is addressed, you have to hold to basic principles and do
some ecological thinking. It would be stupid to say you are going to follow a
nutritional program when a tumor is blocking the intestinal tract and you can't get
any food into your body and you can't get any nutritional support. It would likewise
be stupid to say, 'I am going to take chemotherapy because I  have a snarled tumor in
my colon and I'll take chemotherapy to the point of death and then have a better
chance of survival.' Every situation is addressed individually, with understanding,
knowledge and wisdom." References:
1. Devita, VT, et al. Cancer — Principles and Practice of Oncology, Philadelphia; J.B.
Lippincott Company, 1982, page 945. Violet J. ~ Stanley, IA
7-Year Victory Over Breast Cancer. I  am a farmer's wife, age 53. We live in a modern, ranch-style home in Northeast
Iowa. We raise cattle and have about 500 acres in diversified farming. We have
always been active in church, farm bureau, school, and community affairs. We have
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four married children. I  have worked outdoors doing fieldwork, chores, chickens to tend, and a large
vegetable and fruit garden. My children had lots of sickness from tonsillitis to chronic
bronchitis, and coughing day and night with high fevers. When we learned about
chiropractic, that helped us a lot. When our youngest daughter was 14, she missed
six weeks of school with headaches as a forerunner of arthritis. She was in three
different hospitals, with all the typical medical tests done, showing nothing but
arthritis. They sent us home with the comment that there was nothing they could do
for her arthritis but give her 6 to 20 aspirin a day. From here, I  studied nutrition like
mad and would give her various things for her condition and she improved
dramatically. The next year, she needed a health examination so she could be a
lifeguard and the doctor told us he had never seen anyone so healthy. I  told him it
was all the nutrition I  was giving her and he said that had nothing to do with it, but I
knew it was the answer. We have had numerous medical doctors but none knew
anything about nutrition or w ill admit it has anything to do with health. I  spent nine years working with the American Cancer Society as door knocker,
county chairman, crusade chairman, at district meetings and state conventions. My
mother died of cancer. I  know what the word "cancer" means — the hopeless feeling,
the despair — and I  am scared to death of it. When I  made my last call on a dear
friend who died of cancer, I  wanted to say to her: "I'll be the next one," for I  had
found a lump in my breast at that time; also, I  was having digestive disturbances. This
was three years after I  started learning about nutrition. I  have read a lot of books,
health magazines, etc. I  knew what medical science was doing. I  was determined I
would not go to be butchered at the hospital. I  said nothing to anyone about the
lump. It got larger as time went on. I  was trying to eat right, as much as I  could read
in the books. The following March, my husband wanted to get each of us a life insurance policy. I  said nothing but I  knew I  wouldn't pass a health test. The doctor told my husband
about the lump and I  was refused the insurance policy. He told me to go to the
hospital and have a biopsy, etc. I  wouldn't go. We went to visit my sister and told
her. By this time the lump was plainly visible when you looked at my breast. In a few
days she telephoned she had learned of a chiropractor that could help. He had
helped his daughter. A light in the tunnel. We started going to the chiropractor three
times a week, a 100-mile trip. After a few calls, he told us about Dr. Kelley and
advised both my sister and me to go to him, as she had had surgery and they found
cancer. In June we made our first call to Dr. Kelley. By this time the lump in my
breast was 1-3/4 inches across and there were numerous small ones and even some
in the other breast and more digestive disturbances. Looking back now, I  can see the Lord leading me to study about nutrition so I
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would be prepared to know what I  needed when Dr. Kelley set up our nutritional
plan. I  told our children of the lump in my breast and our plans to go to Texas to see
Dr. Kelley. From the beginning, I  had the assurance that I  was doing the right thing. I
had accepted Christ as my Saviour and I  knew His perfect peace and was assured of
His leading. Our youngest daughter made it plain she thought I  should go to a
medical doctor. My husband was doubtful, but let me do what I  wanted to do. I  ordered Dr. Kelley's book, One Answer to Cancer and started the beginning of the
treatment. This looked like a large undertaking. Dr. Kelley was a long way off and
would be hard to contact regarding problems from day to day. Still I  never doubted
that this was the way I  should go. I  have doctored my children for 18 years with
medical doctors and medicines and never had any help. This had to be the better
way. I  never told my family doctor about the lump in my breast. The only one who
knew of it was the doctor who had refused me the insurance policy. When we went to Dr. Kelley for our test, he counseled us as long as we had
questions. We left his office with our programs to follow. My sister and I  studied our
books all the way home, which was a three-day trip. Dr. Kelley had told us in his
book what to expect, how we would feel and what our body reactions would be, so
we would be prepared to know what was happening. Whenever we had doubts, we
kept remembering that Dr. Kelley had this and he knows what to do. This was our
confidence. I  bought a juicer and made carrot and celery juice several times a day. That took a
lot of time. Preparing all of the fresh vegetables takes time. But, I  had my own garden
for years so I  knew how much work it is to raise and prepare vegetables for the table. Now we were eating everything raw possible. Even my family cooperated. Within two weeks, my digestive disturbances were better. At first I'd go out and
work awhile and come in to fix carrot juice and lay down to rest. Then get up and go
out again to finish the jobs. My family helped carry the water and feed for the
chickens, but I  still raised and dressed 150 chickens that first summer. In six weeks, I
felt really good. I  didn't have any of the things that Dr. Kelley had written in the book
that I  might have. My body responded quickly and I  began to regain my strength that I
hadn't had for months. I  Never Ate One Thing I  was not supposed to eat. I  took my
nutrition exactly as he told me. I  have always been a determined person. I  did
everything as near right as I  could or knew to do. This helped me in my diet. If I  had
even once eaten sweets or anything that was on the list of "no-no's," I  wouldn't have
been able to win the game. That's what you need — determination to follow the
rules. In six months the lumps in my breasts were gone. I  felt much better than I  had before. I
had not had surgery and the awful ordeal of that, or intravenous feeding, and I  still had a
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whole body. I  was telling everyone to eat right. But I  did not tell anyone (outside of my
family) that I  had cancer. People knew I  had been really sick, but not what was really
wrong with me. I  guess I  wanted to be sure myself that I  could do it before I  would tell
anyone you could lick cancer with proper lifestyle and nutrition. I  continued chiropractic
treatment for years, and still do. Mostly when I  talk to people about eating properly — not
eating food with preservatives, eating raw foods instead of cooked ones — they make light
of it and never really listen. Yet, many call me with all of their ills and ask me what they
should do. Some I  can advise and some don't believe what you say anyway. Three years later in March, I  applied for another insurance policy with another
company. I  told him I  had been refused a policy because of


 and what did he do instead?,
A: The author had a negative experience with traditional medical treatment, but instead, he used alternative methods and self-healing techniques, canceling negative beliefs and replacing them with the truth, and eventually healed his illnesses.<|eot_id|><|begin_of_text|>The person who is sad walks down the street and
literally experiences their perception of sadness.When
they open the newspaper, they see all there is to be sad
about in the world and the sadness of man's condition. They see the trash on the street.They look at the elderly
people and think how sad aging is.They feel sorry for
the children and think how sad is the world they are
going to have to grow up in.They know the pain oflife. They are holding so much pain that the pity expresses 88 HEALING AND RECOVERY
itself now-how sad for these children. Those who are in the energy field of Fear see,
experience, and create in their world the conditions
of that which is fearful.They read the newspaper and
see how fearful this world is-killings, murders, mug
gings, war, and bombings. They walk down the street
and see everything as frightening. They see the
chances for accidents and how people can twist their
ankles on the curb.They think there should be warn
ing signs everywhere. The people who see this as a
frightening world put double locks on everything. They double lock their car within their own double
locked garages within their own double-locked yard
in an area that has never had a robbery. The fear comes from within and projects a frighten
ing appearance out to the world. If we have fear-col
ored glasses, everything looks like fear, and ifwe search
for God, we see afearful God.TheGodofafrightening
world is one to fear. A person may move into a higher energy field of
desiring this and wanting that, which occurs via social
education. People at the bottom of the Map who are
aligned with hopelessness, such as those in the Third
World countries or segments of lower socioeconomic
groups in our society, began to see what other people
have when television became available. This created
desire, which is felt in the emotional field as wanting
and craving and is also expressed fully in the addic
tions.The process occurring in consciousness is that of
entrapment. Because someone wants or begins to
desire something, they then experience this world as
frustrating.The stress they experience is that ofendless 89 STRESS
frustration. Wantingness can result in a person who is never
satisfied, and no matter what they get, they always
want something more. Ifthey do not experience fulfill
ment of their wishes, this brings up more wishes and
results in an endless desire for control.They see this as
a very frustrating world, and as they walk down the
street, they see all the things they want-the cars, the
appurtenances, and the addresses. As they open the
newspaper, they see more things they want.They want
to change the world; they want to 'get'. This endless
addiction to 'gettingness' creates endless stress that
comes from within the self.The problem is the endless
desire for something. When people, out of their frustration, move up to
Anger, they then begin to experience an angry world. They are full of resentment and are boiling over with
hatred, blame, and grievance. With a person like this,
the suppressed energy of anger is now ready to spill
forth in any event.They see the world as competitive. Because of the angry glasses this person wears, when
they open the newspaper, their stomach turns with
wrath, indignation, and anger over the events that are
reported. Ifthey walk down the street, they see many things
to be angry about-the condition of the street signs
and the street in general, including the newspapers
that are strewn all over. Looking at children and old
folks makes them think about their situations and
makes them angry. They live in a world of injustice,
indignation, and competition. Ifthey own a used-car lot
and someone down the street opens one, they look at 90 HEALING AND RECOVERY
it as competition and think they are going to lose as a
result. Because these people live in a win-lose world,
their stomachs are always tense.They have not moved
up to a higher level of harmony and cooperation; as a
result, they don't realize that the more used-car lots on
the street, the better business will be for everyone. To a person at the level of anger, the world
becomes a threatening place. The God of that kind of
universe would be the God of war. Out of their anger,
these people with a chip on their shoulders become
war-like and ready for combat. Their anger is ready to
burst forth.The world is very stressful then because of
the suppressed· anger. If someone were to bump their
fender in a parking lot, up would come the anger, the
cursing, and the threat of a lawsuit.They are preoccu
pied with revenge and 'getting even' with enemies. Ifa person moves up to the level of Pride, there is
more energy available, along with negative, destructive
emotions. Although pride is often thought of as con
structive, innately it is actually destructive because
pride is denial. Its expression is really one of arrogance
and contempt because the process occurring in con
sciousness is that of inflation. Prideful people are then very polarized and defen
sive in their positions and become like those who are
angry.Their position is 'right', and they live in a world
of right and wrong, of win or lose.Therefore, stress is
always occurring within that person because they see
all relationships, interactions, and transactions in terms
of win-lose, which is about the importance of per
ceived status and has to do with ownership. When
these persons read the newspaper, they are seeing the 91 STRESS
status of all that is involved, along with the status of
the people being written about.They walk down the
street and primarily see symbols of status-the labels
on clothes and the addresses. All these things about
life now become status, and these people become
interested in who others are from a status viewpoint. All these are obviously vulnerable positions of the
victim mentality, because all the positions below the
level oftruth project the source ofhappiness as being
outside oneself. Holding to these positions results in
giving one's power away. Doing so says that the
sources of meaning, happiness, and value are some
thing outside oneself; they are somewhere 'out there'. These positions come from lack. "If it is out there, it is
something I have to get. If it is something I have to
get, it means I lack it, or that something could stand in
my way of getting it." To live in that kind of world is to always live in
danger and under threat because something outside
of oneself can block the attainment of something or
take it away. It is the world of victimhood because
people have given away their power to the world.. It is often said that the sources of happiness and
stress are 'out there', and thus the hope for releasing
stress is by 'changing the world'. Stress does not exist
in the world. Instead, it is an inner experience within
consciousness itself. There really is no way one can
basically change the world to relieve stress. What,
then, can be done? We can begin to own the truth about it and have
the courage to look at the facts.The minute we do this,
we change the energy fields.As we move to Neutral,we 92 HEALING AND RECOVERY
move into a more positive space. Now there is the will
ingness to face, cope, and handle the situation, thereby
bringing re-empowerment. That means reclaiming our
power and living closer to the truth. The person who is at the level of Courage sees a
world of challenge, growth, and opportunity. It is an
exciting, fun world, a place wherein one is glad to be
alive.That person opens the newspaper and sees all the
tremendous opportunities for mankind to move into
and solve and resolve problems. One sees all kinds of
problem-solving techniques in their own mind that
theywishto try.Theworldthenbecomes exciting, one
of opportunity and growth in which one begins to ask,
"Where can I fit in? Where can I start expressing myself
and experiencing some of these opportunities?" The
kind of God one experiences in this world of opportu
nity is a God of open-mindedness. The open mind now
begins to change that which is stressful. What is stress
ful at the level of Pride perhaps becomes an object of
curiosity and an opportunity for growth to the person
at the level of Courage. Moving up to the next level called Neutral, the energy
field calibrates at 250 and has much more power than
the positions below, and the power is now being used
in a constructive direction. It is as though at the lower
levels, the antenna is first tuned to the negative; then it
moves to neutral, and finally, to the positive. One then
begins to experience life in a positive direction
because one is the experiencer. The experience is not
out there; it is within one's own consciousness


 life
still has meaning for them. Does that mean that we
are weaker than they are or that they are morally
superior? No. It means that they have somehow found
some greater meaning in their lives.They have had to 391 DEPRESSION
let go of a lesser meaning and fmd a greater meaning. So depression means that we have settled for a small
er meaning, something that is much less than the
truth. We have to reexamine and see what was the
true meaning of that in our life; What about our life
makes it worthwhile, even without that? Correction
occurs by asking ourselves very simple questions. Where are our vulnerabilities? They are some aspect
of what we think we could not live without, and on
which we have based our survival. The technique is to first find out where the areas
of vulnerability lie. We can sit down and picture los
ing that from our life.We then go through the process
of letting go of resisting all the feelings that come up
and contact our own inner consciousness-the
unconscious, the God within us, our super conscious
ness, our intuition-to begin an inner questioning
search. All of us have to do that. What is the meaning
of our life? What is its significance? What is worth
dying for? What is worth living for? What do we value
that is greater than that which is limited and tempo
rary? By removing all these things one by one, we fmd
that who we are is growing in stature. We are no
longer so vulnerable to external events because there
are always two things happening. There is the event going on 'out there' as we see it
in ordinary consciousness, and then there is how we
feel about it, which depends on our attitude. We can
decide how we want to be with it and what our rela
tionship is to that event. For example, I am one thing,
and the event is something else. I have power over
how I want to hold it, how I want to value that rela-------392 HEALING AND RECOVERY
tionship, and how I want to picture it. I have to decide
whether I'm willing to give it power over my life.Am
I willing to give money enough power over my life so
that ifI lose it, I no longer desire to live? Am I willing
to give possessions, titles, degrees, or cars that power? Think of all the things people value greater than their
own lives, and you can see the enormous vulnerability. The high suicide rate is regarded as one of the most
important causes of death, especially in adolescents. What does that say about the values that we are teach
ing them? What are the transitory things we tell them
to base their lives on? We have to reevaluate for ourselves the importance
and meaning of our lives and ask what we hold that is
ofsufficient value to preserve us in the face of any kind
of loss. Out of that inner understanding then comes
our reevaluation of the relationship between body,
mind, and spirit, because it is mind that is setting our
goals and purposes. If we begin to question our values and reevaluate
our position with them, whether we like the term or
not, we are really doing· spiritual work.What is spirit? What is the energy of life itself? We have a decision to
make about its form. We can decide what to give
meaning and value to. Within that energy field called
consciousness, we have great freedom. It isup to our
own inner choice. By merely seeing that we have the
choice of what we want to give value to, we re-own
our power. We move up from victim to source and
begin to accept the return of our own power, which
we have given away to the world.With that comes an
inner state of serenity from experiencing the value of 393 DEPRESSION
our existence, knowing that we need no proof, and
that the world does not have to do anything. We do
not need to bring home any trophies to give it value
because we see its value within ourselves. We see,
treasure, and hold sacred the value of life itself. We
accept that which is given to us with thanks. With
gratitude we hold the essence of that which we are
without asking that the world give us back anything
that we have demanded of it. In doing that, we move into an invulnerable posi
tion. We are no longer prone to the disappointment,
anger, rage, or turning against ourselves with thoughts
of sUicide-that hopeless, fallacious idea that by
killing the body, we will kill the source of our suffer
ing. By owning that we, ourselves, are the source of
our suffering, we transcend it. By transcending it, we
bring about that inner healing, which is the purpose
of this chapter. CHAPTER 13
Alcoholism
To understand the nature of alcoholism and addic
tion, we will approach the subject from the view
point of consciousness itself in order to discern the
essential nature of the addictive process rather than
its symptoms, consequences, or physical correlates. Talking about the nature of consciousness will give us. a different context in which to understand the addic
tive process and its expression as a problematic
human behavior. The Map of Consciousness will again be refer
enced throughout this chapter, as it has been very
useful in our research. It will help to make informa
tion understandable that has previously been consid
ered mystical, esoteric, or too 'right brain' for left
brain people to comprehend. On the Map, various lev
els of consciousness have been calibrated to indicate
the relative power of these energy fields and their
positive or negative direction. By studying the chart,
we will begin to understand a lot of new and useful
information about human behavior, and from that, we
will come to fully understand addictions. On the Map, note that Enlightenment, or leaving
the world of duality, calibrates at about 600. The
energy field of Courage is at 200, and Pride is at 175. We will refer to these numbers later on. It is impor
tant to notice that the direction of the arrows shows
whether the energy field is negative and not amicable
to life or is positive and supportive of life. In understanding addiction, we need to first
understand the nature of consciousness and then see
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how it applies to the addictive process. We will look
at the true nature of addiction and the quality that
society missed because its understanding of addiction
was nil until the advent of Alcoholics Anonymous
(AA). Prior to AA, the recovery rate from addictions
was zero, and it was rarely heard that anybody ever
recovered from alcoholism. The truth was represented
by Dr. Carl Jung who said that science had no answer
for this problem, that something above and beyond
ordinary human experience had to be sought, and
that the answer would be found in spirituality. We will review the connection between body,
mind, and spirit. What is the relationship among the
three, and what is spirit, anyway? What is the nature
of spirit, and how does it operate in a real way that we
can verify through our own clinical experience? We
will not be discussing philosophy or theology but
instead will be exploring what we can verify for our
selves through our own inner experience. We will
look at truth as it can be experienced within our
selves and learn how this can be applied to the under
standing of alcoholism, the addictions, and its impor
tance in recovery. We will emphasize the importance of context, or
the overall way in which we hold a thing, and the
paradigm from Which to understand a subject. Context creates meaning and illuminates the under
standing of addiction. As previously described on the Map of
Consciousness, levels below 600 represent the levels
ofthe ego, which is called the'self', and within the ego
are different energy fields, as mentioned previously. 397 ALCOHOLISM
At the bottom of the Map are the energy fields of
Guilt, Shame, and Apathy, and to the right of each field
is the primary emotion of how we experience that
field in daily life. To the right of that is the process
going on within consciousness itself.That energy field
also determines how we experience and see the
world, and how we relate to the understanding of
God, which is due to the limitation of the energy field. The energy field of Shame is at level 20, and Guilt
is at level 30. These are states of negativity that are
usually experienced in the form of self-hatred. The
world is seen as a place of sin and suffering. At this
level, God is perceived to be possibly the ultimate
threat or destroyer of the soul because He will throw
the soul into destruction and hellfire forever. The levels
of Guilt and Shame are the lowest energy fields and
contain very little power. When we move up to the energy field of 50, we
discover a field of hopelessness and despair. This is
like the old lady previously described rocking back
and forth in her rocking chair, staring out the window
after she got the notice from the Department of
Defense that her son was killed in action. Her family
shakes her, trying to get her to respond, but she does
not respond to anything because, in these


/2 tbsp. organic tomato pur ée
parsley (or cilantro), chopped
lemon wedge
yogurt
Prick the skin of the eggplant  all over. Place directly onto the oven rack (or use a small baking
dish) and bake for about 40 minutes  near the top of the oven at 375°  F (190° C), turning  once
after 20 minutes. Remove from oven and cool. When cool, peel away the stalk and skin, and
chop the flesh until you have a rough pur ée. Heat a little water in a small pan and saut é the
chopped onion over low heat for about 10 minutes  or until soft. Stir in the tomato pur ée and the
eggplant  purée. Cook for another 2 minutes over high heat to remove excess moisture. Remove
from heat and cool completely. Chop some parsley (or cilantro)  and mix in with the pur ée. Lay
on a bed of lettuce. Garnish with a wedge of lemon and a little yogurt. Grapefruit Appetizer
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Serves 1 or 2
1 pink grapefruit
celery, chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded
radicchio (or red leaf lettuce leaves)
grated horseradish (or chopped mint leaves)
Cut the grapefruit in half. Juice one-half and cut out the segments of the other half. Chop some
celery and seeded red pepper. Arrange a layer of radicchio (or red leaf lettuce leaves) on a plate. Mix grapefruit segments, celery and red pepper together and put on top of lettuce. Make a
dressing with grapefruit juice flavored with a little grated horseradish (or chopped mint leaves). Variation:  Put grapefruit segments on top of endive and watercress. Make a dressing with
yogurt and a little grapefruit juice. Mix well and serve immediately. How to segment a grapefruit:  Cut a horizontal slice off the top and bottom. Sit the
grapefruit flat and, using a sharp knife, remove the peel and outer white membrane by cutting
downwards in sections. Using a container to catch any juice, cut between the membranes and
the flesh of each segment to the core, taking care to point the knife blade away from you. Work
around the grapefruit, easing out each segment as you go. 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 211Healing the Gerson Way—Defeating Cancer and Other Chronic Diseases
www.thegersonway.comJerusalem Artichoke Paté
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 40 minutes
Serves 2
1 lb. Jerusalem artichokes
1 tbsp. yogurt
1-2 tsp. lemon juice
parsley, chopped
flaxseed oil
Scrub the artichokes. Put in dish in oven to roast at 400°  F (204 ° C). (It’s a good idea to cook
them with your baked potato.) Allow to cool and remove skin. Mash or purée in blender until
it has a creamy consistency. Add the yogurt, lemon juice, chopped parsley, and flaxseed oil and
beat together. Serve as an appetizer or a snack with toasted slices of bread  and a smattering of
various lettuce leaves and cherry tomatoes to decorate. Melon and Mango Appetizer
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Serves 2-4
slices of honeydew and/or cantaloupe melon
slices of mango
Dressing:
1/2 tbsp. honey
1 tbsp. flaxseed  oil
2 tbsp. lime (or lemon) juice
mint leaves
Cut the melon in half and remove the rind. Slice the melon and arrange in a fan shape on a
shallow plate. Slice the mango lengthwise and peel, including the fl esh left around the pit. Cut
the mango flesh into slices and arrange between the melon slices on the plate. Pour the dressing
over the melon.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 212Healing the Gerson Way—Defeating Cancer and Other Chronic Diseases
www.thegersonway.comPapaya  and Lime Appetizer
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Serves 2
2 papayas
2 tbsp. honey
juice of 1 lime
1 lime for decoration, sliced
Peel the papaya and remove the seeds. Cut into slices (or cubes). Mix the honey with the lime
juice and pour over papaya slices. Toss gently and refrigerate. Serve chilled, decorated with thin
slices of lime. Stuffed Zucchini  Appetizer
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 5 minutes
Serves 2-4
8 medium zucchinis
1 large onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
3 tomatoes, chopped
1 tsp. parsley, chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
red leaf lettuce
4-6 tbsp. dressing
Dressing:
6 tbsp. apple cider vinegar  (or lemon juice)
4 tbsp. water
herbs
flaxseed oil
Cook the zucchini  whole (about 5 minutes  on a very low heat) until half-cooked. Cut off
both ends and cut each in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds and chop them. Sprinkle some
dressing into the zucchini  hollows, and add a little chopped onion. Leave to marinate while
preparing the stuffing. Take the remaining onion and chop the pepper and tomatoes, add the
chopped parsley and crushed garlic, and mix with the chopped zucchini  middles. Toss in the rest
of the dressing and fill the hollows with the mixture. Arrange on a layer of red leaf lettuce to
serve.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 213Healing the Gerson Way—Defeating Cancer and Other Chronic Diseases
www.thegersonway.comYogurt and Apricot Sorbet Appetizer
Freezing time: 2-3 hours
Cooking time: 40 minutes
Serves 2-4
8 oz. dried apricots
20 fl. oz. water
10 oz. yogurt
2 tbsp. honey
Place the apricots and a little water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 30-
40 minutes, or until soft. Add the rest of the water to bring the liquid content to 15 oz. Leave
to cool. Place the apricots and liquid in a blender and blend until smooth. Add the yogurt and
honey, but do not blend these. Transfer the contents to a freeze-proof container and freeze until
solid. Use an ice-cream scooper to serve one or two scoops into a bowl. Serve immediately. Dressings
Baba Ghanoush  (Eggplant and Lemon Dressing)
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 60 minutes
1 large eggplant
1 or 2 clove s garlic
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tbsp. parsl ey, chopped
Bake the eggplant for 1 hour  at 350-400°  F (177-204 ° C). When cool ed enough to peel, drain
off excess juice, squeezing gently. Mash and blend with garlic until fairly smooth and add
lemon juice and parsley. Mix well. Serve with lemon wedges. Good with crudités and as a relish
as well as a sauce. Variation: Mix with yogurt.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 214Healing the Gerson Way—Defeating Cancer and Other Chronic Diseases
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2 tbsp. lemon juice (or apple cider vinegar)
2 tbsp. water
pinch of sugar (optional)
Mix together and put into a container with any of the following:
tarragon, pushed in stalk first
shallots (or green  onions), finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
fresh bay leaf
lemon  grass (for a lemon flavor)
Dressing for Vegetables
2 tbsp. lemon juice (or apple cider vinegar)
2 tbsp. water
pinch of sugar (optional)
yogurt
Mix lemon juice  (or apple cider vinegar), water and sugar (if used). Mix in yogurt and beat well. Flaxseed Oil and Lemon Juice Dressing
1 tbsp. flaxseed  oil
1/2 tbsp. lemon juice
(Use a ratio of 2/3 oil to 1/3 lemon juice)
garlic
fresh herbs
a little orange juice
Combine all the ingredients in a pitcher and stir vigorously. Pour over the salad 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 215Healing the Gerson Way—Defeating Cancer and Other Chronic Diseases
www.thegersonway.comGarlic and Green Onion Dressing
1 tbsp. flaxseed  oil
1/2 tbsp. lemon juice (or apple cider vinegar)
1 clo