 in your mind is already here
waiting for you to connect to it. What needs to be added is your
state of willingness. When I left the university to pursue my dreams I was willing to
do anything. If it meant moving to another part of the country, I
was willing. If it meant borrow ing money, I was willing. If it
meant leaving my family behind  for a time, I was willing, because
I knew my family supported my dreams. If it meant working
eighteen-hour days for years and years, I was willing. When I give lectures on the subject of positive imagery and
creative visualization, someone in the audience will usually say,
“I worke d and worked at my dream and it still didn’ t work out. Why. ” My answer to that person is a question: “What is it you
were unwilling to do. ” The response is usually something like “I
simply can’t uproot my family and move to a new area just to
pursue my own dreams. ” “Perhaps,” I say, “you need to examine
how willing you are to do what it takes to make your dream  a
reality. ” I believe that being willing to do whatever  is neces sary to
achieve your dream is a key factor in the accomplishment. Willingness is really a state of mind. It is an internal statement
that says, “I will be happiness and bring it to my undertakings. Iwill take the next step toward making my dream a reality. ” This is
not a principle that presuppose s a long list of goals. Quite the
opposite. It is an internal statement of I will do whatever it takes
because that is what feels right to me. I believe  that willingness is proportionate to the rightness of
your path. If you consistently find yourself unwilling, I sugge st
you examine your dream closely. You may be receiving an inner
signal that this is not what you want. Otherwise, you will advan ce
confidently and not stop regardless of what others say, what
obstacles come along, or what evidence suggests that you will not
fulfill your visualization. In my office I have two framed posters. One is a picture of
Albert Einstein,  beneath which are the words “Great spirits have
always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds. ”
The other poster is made up solely of words: “I am grateful to all
those people who said no. It is because of them I did it myself. ”
Great thoughts. Inherent within this third princip le of visualization is the notion
of openness. When you are willing to do whatever is necessary to
form alize your images, your thought s, you open your heart to all
of the possibilities available to you as a human being. Nothing
will be too absurd for you to undertake. No obstruction or
discouragement will enter into your consciousness. You are open
to it all. Further more, when you open yourself up to abundanc e,
you begin acting in abundant ways. So many times along the way
I had been told by “experts” how futile were my efforts to tell the
world about Your Erroneous Zones, but within my heart was the
understanding that though their advice might in fact be true for
them, it just made me more willing to do what I had to do. And I
loved every step along the way, instead of viewing my efforts as
some kind of torture path that I had to traverse in order to get to
the picnic grounds. I would have my own internal celebration
each time I overtook another obstacle. And I came to know that
that future picnic ground was just an illusion, since the future
does not exist at all, only the working unit of our lives, which is
now. Once you are truly willing to do what is necessary regardless of
obstacles, your openness will lead to an internal harmony that will
not let you give up. Being willing does not mean having  to suffer,
or having  to do everything. The willingne ss itself is often enough,
and willingness is a thought. 4. Realiz e there is no such thing as failur e. Keep this in mind and
you will achieve all that you conceive in your mind. You never
fail, you simply produce results. Always results. If you make an
attempt to hit a golf ball one hundred yards and it dribbles off to
the right, you have not failed. You have produced a result. Your
concept of failure comes from believing someone else’s opinion
about how you could have hit the golf ball. But in our reality, you
could not have hit the golf ball any other way than how you hit it.<|eot_id|><|begin_of_text|>
Q: What is the author's message about the importance of thoughts in shaping one's life?,
A: The author emphasizes the significance of thoughts in creating one's reality and the need to focus on inner thoughts rather than external appearances.
Q: According to the author, what is the key to manifesting one's desires?,
A: The author believes that the key to manifesting one's desires is to focus on the thought, visualize it, and be willing to take action to make it a reality.
Q: What is the author's perspective on the concept of failure?,
A: The author does not believe in the concept of failure, stating that "you simply produce results" and that we should focus on what we can learn from our experiences rather than being upset by them.
Q: What is the author's stance on the idea of success?,
A: The author believes that success is a thought and that it is not determined by external circumstances, but rather by one's own thoughts and willingness to take action.
Q: What is the author's view on the relationship between thoughts and reality?,
A: The author states that thoughts and feelings are not determined by external events, but rather by one's own thoughts and reactions to those events.<|eot_id|><|begin_of_text|>In the world of thought, though, we are responsible for everything. We think as we choose, and we are what we think. Not what we eat,
what we think. If we do not want the responsibility for how we have
created our self, then we ignore this self-creation aspect, and liveexclusively in the form that we inherited. If we know that thought is
capable of healing, of creating a happy life, and of making a difference
in the lives of others, then we respond to life with our ability. We are
then living responsibly. Once our focus includes the inner world of
thoughts, we shift to a more responsible way of being in the world. Look within yourself to disco ver how you feel about being  more
responsible to the world. We may enjoy the dreaming part so much that we do not even want to
consider that there is much more available if we awaken. Thus we
choose to remai n asleep, unaware of the grandness that is there for us
in awakening. When we stay with the familiar we take no risks. If we
do not risk we do not have to change. Avoid change and we can
explain that the reason for our lack of growth is a multitude of external
circumstances. It is a comfortable-seeming circle that keeps us safe,
albeit stuck in place, and in a place that seldom serves us or those we
love at a very high level. Resistance is a basic part of the fear of changing. When we approach
metaphysical or spiritual issues,  we encounter a long history of relying
on seeing is believing, and that becomes a stumbling block to looking
anywhere but where our senses  seem to point. I suggest we turn the
stumbling block into a stepping-stone by revising our thoughts to: “I’ll
see it when I believe it.”

YOUR WAY OUT  OF THE CAGE

Remind yourself of how to improve at anything you wish to
accomplish in the world of form. For instance, practicing the piano for
two hours a day will improve your piano playing. Hitting a bucket of
golf balls each day at a practi ce tee will improve your golf game. Imaging is the equivalent of practice in the world of the formless. Before going to sleep at night practice getting an image into your mind
of precis ely what you want for yourself. If it is to be more physicallyfit, practice seeing yourself exactly the way you would like to appear. Let the image get fixed in your mind. Remind yourself to do this
several times during the day too. The work here is to use your thoughts
to focus on positive images, to grow from the perfect person that you
have chosen to be up to now to even higher levels of present-moment
perfection. Do not think of yourself as imperfect. Get the image in
your mind of precisely what you would love to be and you will find
that you will automatically start acting on that new image. In other
words, begin to act as if you already are where you would like to be,
and the actions will follow automatically. Work each day on your thoug hts rather than concentrating on your
behavior. It is your thinking that creates the feelings you have and
ultimately your actions as well. So give this dimension of your being
all the attentio n it deserves. Catch yourself when you verbalize
thoughts that are self-defeating. For example, if you blurt out loud,
“I’ll never be able to get out of debt,” or “I simply cannot reach my
mate no matter how hard I try,” stop and gently remind yours elf that
you are acting on your thoughts, rather than having your thoughts
come from the conditions in your life. Now rearrange those thoughts


, this
balance among the gunas is lost, resulting in dynamic in
teraction among the three. The seven chakras are the centers
of the energy system in the astral body, and the nadis are the
channels that distribute this energy. This Upanishad implies that those who wish to attain
liberation must learn the location of the chakras through per
sonal experience, asking "How can he who does not recog
nize the chakras in his own body attain liberation?" In gener
al, the four Upanishads under consideration seem to share
this attitude, as the descriptions of the location, structure,
and functions of the chakras are extremely brief. The Yoga-shikka Upanishad contains the most detailed
passages concerning the chakras. For example, it says:
The human body is the abode of Lord Shiva. It is
said to give fulfillment to all beings endowed with
it. The muladhara chakra, which lies between the
anus and the genitals, is of a triangular shape. - Chapter I, verse 168
The area referred to is the perineum. Kundalini shakti,
the primordial material force of the universe, often
represented by the symbol of an inverted triangle, resides
here. In the meditational posture known as siddhasana (see
Chapt. II, p. 72), the heel is pressed firmly against the
perineum to help awaken this power. Other chakras are described in this text as follows:
The svadhishthana chakra, which is hexagonal,
lies at the root of the genitals. The wheel set up at
the navel is ten-sided and is called manipuraka
(the manipura chakra). - Ch. I, v. 172 133
The great twelve-sided wheel located at the heart
is called Anahata (unbeaten, the anahata chakra). - Ch. I, v. 173
Inside the throat cavity there lies a wheel of six
teen sides called the vishuddhi (purity). The seat
named Jalandhara is held steadfast in there. - Ch. I, v. 174
Ajna (command), which lies between the eye
brows and has two petals, is the highest of the
wheels. It is here that is set up, upside down, the
great seat called Uddayana. - Ch. I, v. 175
The Yoga Cudamani Upanishad also locates the ajna chakra
between the eyebrows, in accordance with most later teachings. The Yoga Kundalini Upanishad, however, states that the ajna is
located at the top of the head, the area normally associated
with the sahasrara. This most detailed text, Yoga-shikka Upanishad, omits men
tion of the sahasrara, but it is referred to in the Yoga Chudamani
Upanishad:
At the top of the head (the Brahman Gate), or at
Mahabatin, there are one thousand petals. - v. 6
No detailed, systematic description of the actual sensa
tions associated with chakra awakening is to be found in the
Upanishads. The Yoga Chudamani Upanishad, however, does
record:
He who perceives a disc of light like a jewel at the
navel is a knower of yoga. It flashes with a golden
light like lightning. - v. 9 134
This description of a bright disc perceived at the navel cor
responds to the actual appearance of the aura of an activated
manipura chakra. It has been observed through extrasensory
perception by innumerable yogis, both Eastern and Western,
throughout the ages. Yoga-shikka Upanishad describes the psychic sounds asso
ciated with the muladhara, anahata, and vishuddhi chakras
this way:
A sound arises in her (kundalini shakti in the
muladhara chakra), as if a sprout were shooting out
from a tiny seed. The yogi knows that she is wit
nessing all. In such a manner does a true yogi
emerge. - v. 3
The low sounds (ghosa) and high sounds (garja) like
a thunder storm manifest in the heart, where
shakti resides. - v. 4
Then through the breath and through that which
is known as the musical scale, vaikhan (the
universal pure sound) arises, through the rhythm
of the lips and tongue in their dance about the
palate and teeth. - v. 5
Sounds of varying qualities manifest themselves
from the initial A throughout the range, of Ksha. From these sounds, each syllable, from these
syllables, each word is born. - v. 6
To interpret a bit, kundalini shakti has the power to
manifest an ordinarily inaudible sound, as if germinating a 135
seed. This sound first arises in the muladhara chakra. When the
shakti reaches the anahata, it is perceived by those persons
gifted with clairaudience as a voice heard through a silken
veil, or as an echo in a deep valley. This is a common psychic
experience which has been recorded in many traditions from
ancient times. When kundalini shakti reaches the vishuddhi
chakra in the throat, the sound can be manifested through
the vocal cords in the conventional manner. We will not dwell further on the chakras as described in
the Upanishads due to the lack of detailed passages. Fuller ac
counts of the chakras recorded in traditional and modern
sources will be presented and compared in later chapters. The chakras have been directly experienced by those who
have perfected the siddhis (supernormal powers) throughout
the ages. There is universal agreement about the major
aspects of these experiences, as we shall see. Now let us turn to the passages in the Upanishads about
the nadis. There is no general concensus concerning the
number of nadis which exist in the body: figures from 1,000
to 350,000 are mentioned. The number which appears most
often, however, is 72,000. Of these, ten, fourteen or fif
teen - depending on the text - are deemed most important. Table I shows the nadis described in seven different yoga
texts: the four Upanishads discussed in this chapter, the
Shatchakra-nirupana and Gorakshashatakam presented in Chapter
VI, and one other text. As you can see, the descriptions vary considerably, both in
particulars and degree of detail. Furthermore, only the ter
minal points and general directions of flow are
enumerated. Determining the actual pathways of the nadis
from these descriptions alone is a difficult task, and conse
quently many differing interpretations have arisen. Some yoga teachers and researchers maintain that the
nadis are an intrinsic element of the astral body, because the
nadis are composed of subtle matter. Other researchers
claim that the nadis are identical with the cardio-vascular 136
Table 1: The Explanation of the Nadi's Flow
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13,
14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. Sushumna
Ida
Pingala
Gandhari
Hastijihva
Pusha
Yashasvini
Alambusa
Kuhu
Shankhini
Sarasvati
Varuni
Payasvjni
Shura
Visvodari
Saumya
Vajra
Citrini
Others
Notes Jabala Darshana Upanishad
Up the spine, to the top of
the head
On the left of Sushumna, its
mouth over Brahmarandhra;
terminates in the left
nostril
On the right of Sushumna,
its mouth over Brahmandhra
Behind Ida. to one side. ending at the edge of the
left eye
Behind Ida, to one side,
ending at the tip of left
big toe
From behind Pingala. up one
side of it to the right eye
On one side of Pingala
between Pusha and Sarasvati,
ending at the tip of the
left big toe
In Kandasthana and
surrounding the anus
On one side of Sushumna
located in the bow shaped
curve before Sushumna and
Raka, the nadi flows down
wards, then up to terminate at
the right edge of the
nose
Between Candhari and Sara-
swati. ending in the left
ear
On one side of Sushumna,
flowing upwards
Between Yashasvini and Kuhu
Ending at the edge of the
right ear
-
Between Kuhu and Hastijihva. located inside Kandasthana
-
-
-
jihva also courses upwards
The root of all nadis, Kandas


 and can work out a thorough scientific
method. All attempts in this direction are quite well come. Our tl'lis much will not suffice. We shall have to make more and
more experiments and establish a definite system. We shall have to
regularize it and put some restrictions also on its haphazard use. Urine is beneficial in its pure and natural state. I doubt if its efficacy
can be improved through any mixture with it. Yet if someone tries to
increaie effic;:acy of utility through natural methods, I have no
objection. But one should be careful in such an attempt as it would CONClUSION : 175
0
• ma mind it WO. Jid be a vain dabble with its original potentiality. To y
attempt. 0 a ree to start health centres in
With such· an attitude I w. uld h g • atients may be treated and
Gujarat and other parts of ln~~l=l e~:dyas, allopaths, diecticia~s
restored to perfect health. S. y undertake research of thiS
and others interested in mediCine :~:de ofdevotion service and
therapy in such centres, but an_ a 'Tuh hould pr~pare detailed. · h ·mary necess1ty. ey s f self-sacnf1ce IS t e pn. var ing methods treatment rom
reports of diseases, cas~-h,ston~s,. ;ons during the course of
patient to patient, actions an :~~~~ and established a scientific
treatment so that there can be e
full-proof system. d. e a fair trial to this
The intelligent reader isberequfie~t~ a~~r gpl:rsonal test, it should
ot is proved ne 10a f 1 systmeo In case, '. d ublicity. If there is any au t, every
be given proper recognition an p. It. also hoped that in near
ld b ade to liminate lt. IS ~ effort shou e m. will hel in· starting research centres or
future leaders of ~c,~ty. fo~ and its propagation. carrying out scientific lnvestlga'. portant precautions. First,
I. I wish to repeat two lm bed. In cone us1on, be bl d nor its efficacy dou t m
the urine treatment should not damet old age reduced vitality, H. on some cases ue o. 'I case i. is ine ectlv~'0 bod or due to some other factors. n
high quantity of poisons m th\ ihat the predominace of one or
such cases, one should rea ISe t llowed urine to do its work. h bo causes have no a ld t more of t e a ve h lth by this treatment shou no
Second, the person restored_ to =~~ libe in diet and in unresr~c:ed
think that he has been pern:''~ed. d" (and. living for maintammg
I·• He must observe restnctlons m le lie. health. L_ PART IV
WORK AND VIEWS
OF
PRACTITIONERS, EXPERTSAND THINKERS CHAPTER I
URINE THERAPY IN NUTSHELL
1. Auto-urine is an easy, natural and self-dependent means to
health. 2. • It is germicide, anti-poison and a tonic. 3. It is a destroyer of disease and restorer of health. 4. It is nutritive, digestive and a unique and sure laxative. 5. It is equally useful to males and females of all the age-groups
from childhood to old age. 6. It protects and restores to health every organ of the body. 7. It is incomparable as regards its merits and inexpensiveness. 8. It is harmless, faultless and is in consonance with religious
sanctity. 9. It is helpful to a simple and a disciplined life. 10. It fulfils the universal law of circuit. 11. No diagnosis is required in auto-urine therapy. 12. It is a sure cure for all minor and major diseases all <3:t a time. 179 CHAPTER II
THE CRAZE FOR MEDICINE
By Gandhiji
[Mahatma Gandhi while in South Africa, wrote a few articles in
Indian Opinion on "General Konwledge about Health". Therein ho
has given his opinion on the medical profession. He has also
quoted a number of physicians. The articles appear to be more
applicab. le today even after a lapse of more than half a century. we
are quotrng one below because of its great importance for a seeker
of ture health. Indeed it is quite relevant in the conte~t of the urine
therapy.<|eot_id|><|begin_of_text|>
Q: What is the author's opinion on the medical profession?,
A: The author believes that the medical profession is often based on guesswork and that patients should not rush to doctors or buy drugs for every illness, but instead, they should try to understand the causes of the disease and take control of their own health.
Q: Who has supported the idea of urine therapy?,
A: The author mentions that many experts, including Mahatma Gandhi, have supported the idea of urine therapy and have used it to cure patients.
Q: What is the author's stance on the use of urine in medicine?,
A: The author believes that urine is harmless and always beneficial, and that it is a universal remedy for all diseases. He advises against the use of external evidence and encourages self-experimentation.
Q: What is the author's view on the importance of diet in urine therapy?,
A: The author emphasizes the importance of proper diet control and advises against the use of certain foods and drinks, such as sweets, tobacco, and strong spices, as they can hinder the effectiveness of the treatment.
Q: What is the author's opinion on the role of the government in promoting urine therapy?,
A: The author believes that urine therapy should not be confined to hospitals, but should be made universally available and accessible to everyone, and that the government should not intervene, but rather allow people to take control of their own health and well-being.<|eot_id|><|begin_of_text|>Enema twice · daily separated and
excreted layers of mucus. After extensive di6ch!rge of phlegrf\ and
mucus I resumed food step.by step. ·
211 212 : AUTO-URINE THERAPY
Blessings from Gurudev, devoted nursing by co-working sisters
and determination of physician -all brought about the happy
atmosphere that became conducive to my successful fight against
the hardships. Long accumulated foreign matters in the body were
evacuated on by one and in the same measure I was restored to my
health. I am now fully recovered and have experienced lightness of
body. since my recovery I have never tried any medicine even when
I.a~ occasionally assailed by my old ailment which 1 repel by
d1etary precaution and nature cure. Gurudev's blessings have lent me such a remedy that 1 can afford
to dispense with doctors and their potions. At last 1 am released
from the long-suffered illness. It is only said of the sadhus that they
are blessed only with their wishes, never with that which is not
wi'Shed." (2) Sister Siddha Prajnaji's report of her recovery :
"i w.as a bad patient of severe cold when Acharya Tulsiji opened
his tranining centre. The severity rose to such a level that 1 was in
critical condition. I became pencil thin. Nights brought excruciating
aggravation. Ayurveda, f;iomoeopathy, allopathy -all proved futile. N last in 1976 I ventured to adopt auto-urine therapy of Shri
Sanchetiji with belief and trust. With three days' auto-urine treatment
my cough vanished. I could not pursue the fast owing to extreme
weakness. l switched on to light diet of juices and ragi (F1T) water. The result was I had eruptions from head to foot and it was
difficult to lie down or even sit. Yet I never lost patience and
endurance. And I was amply rewarded when at long last I was free
fr~m suffering which in fact influenced other sisters in the ashram. Now in the training centre this effective remedy has been
accepted by all for cold and cough. student sisters have now
accepted this and have gained recovery form the ailment several
times.11 CHAPTER II
DRY COUGH AND OTHER COMPLAINTS
By Hansraj Hans
Shri Manikchand Baradia hails from Dungergarh (Rajasthan)
though settled at Balua-kaliaganj (Dist Purnia, Bihar). Wrong living
in childhood had made him a victim of one illness or the other. Western medicine gave some temporary relife occasionally. Once a
three-year bout with cough rendered him lighter by several hundred
rupees. His wife had regained health owing to auto-urine therapy and so
Manikchand,• so agreed to try it and came down to Momasar. His
condition was miserable; He suffered form breathlessness, dry
cough, constipation, excessive hunger with absence of normal
thirst, insomnia, gastric gases and quick fatigue. Treatment began with fasting. Daily two-hour massage was
given. During fasting he was prey to several complaints like
growing palpitation,


iguing	response	came	when	Aimee	concentrated
on	a	picture	of	flowers. Instead	of	simply	uttering	the	key	word	“flower,”
Ni’kisi	said,	“That’s	a	pic	of	flowers. ”
How	did	he	do	overall. Out	of	71	trials,	N’kisi	got	23	hits,	as	compared
with	7. 4	hits	that	would	have	been	expected	if	the	results	had	been	random. Sheldrake	points	out	that	this	is	quite	a	significant	outcome,	all	the	more
because	N’kisi	wasn’t	aware	that	he	was	being	tested	and	often	said	the	right
key	word	after	the	allotted	time	was	up. In	a	small	Manhattan	apartment	this	bit	of	proof	was	added	to	mounting
evidence	that	the	mind	isn’t	solely	human	property,	and	in	fact	might	exist
outside	the	brain. Communication	between	the	animal	kingdom	and	humans
may	seem	odd,	but	pets	can’t	cheat	and	they	have	no	ulterior	motive	for
proving	they	have	special	abilities. The	Vedic	rishis	long	ago	asserted	that	the
entire	universe	is	intelligent,	because	it	is	permeated	by	consciousness. Let’s
see	how	precisely	we	can	put	this	in	modern	terms. Into	the	Mind	Field
Mind	has	remained	a	metaphysical	riddle	for	centuries	because	it	inhabits	the
physical	world	like	a	ghost. But	that’s	a	Western	perspective	based	on	our	bias
for	solid,	tangible	things. We	insist	that
the
	brain	must	be	the	source	of	mind
because	the	brain	is	a	visible	object,	which	is	like	saying	that	a	radio	must	be
the	source	of	music	because	it	is	a	visible	object	from	which	music	emerges. The	Vedic	rishis	adopted	the	opposite	perspective,	insisting	that	visible
objects	couldn’t	be	the	source	of	mind	since	the	physical	plane	is	the	least
conscious	of	worlds. It	may	seem	significant	that	the	brain	is	active	during
thought,	but	a	radio	is	active	during	a	broadcast,	and	there	is	no	doubt	that
N’kisi	(not	to	mention	human	telepaths)	picked	up	a	thought	that	was	being
broadcast. Our	Western	prejudice	against	the	invisible	isn’t	easy	to	overcome. Mind
will	only	be	proved	to	exist	outside	the	brain	if	it	leaves	some	kind	of
footprint,	a	visible	sign	that	is	as	convincing	as	the	MRIs	that	provide
concrete	evidence	of	neural	activity. One	such	piece	of	evidence	isinformation,	which	we’ve	touched	on	before. If	information	permeates	the
entire	quantum	field,	it	can	bridge	mind	and	matter	in	terms	more	acceptable
to	a	materialist. No	scientist	has	a	problem	believing	that	matter	and	energy
cannot	be	created	or	destroyed,	and	the	cutting	edge	of	physics	is	grappling
with	the	notion	that	information	cannot	be	created	or	destroyed,	either. What
we	see	in	the	universe	is	constant	transformation. Helium	atoms	that	fuel	the
sun	send	heat	to	Earth	that	gets	transformed	by	photosynthesis	into	plants	and
all	other	life-forms. It	can	fairly	be	said	that	life	consists	of	the	sun’s	atoms
exchanging	information	with	atoms	on	Earth. (Energy	is	information	in	the
sense	that	all	chemical	or	electrical	charges	can	be	expressed	as	plus	or	minus,
positive	or	negative,	zero	or	one. ) It	doesn’t	matter,	then,	that	your	body	bears
no	resemblance	to	a	fiery	star. Both	are	part	of	the	same	information	field,
which	undergoes	endless	transformation	within	itself. Or	as	Lord	Krishna
says	in	the	Bhagavad-Gita,	“Folding	back	in	on	myself,	I	create	again	and
again. ”
Amit	Goswami,	a	prominent	physicist	who	writes	extensively	on	the	self-
aware	universe,	says	that	creativity	is	just	another	face	of
transformation. “The	universe	is	always	putting	new	wine	into	old	bottles,	or	new	wine	into
new	bottles. ”	The	same	energy	packets,	containing	the	same	information,	are
being	endlessly	shuffled	in	the	Zero	Point	Field. Goswami	approaches
reincarnation	in	the	same	context. Identities	are	passing	through	the
information	field,	exchanging	data	with	new	identities	that	feel	like	a	new
“me”	but	are	actually	transmutations	of	indestructible	zeros	and	ones	strung
into	long	chains	of	ideas	and	experiences. Right	now	you	are	a	bundle	of	information	in	mind	and	body. You	have
unique	memories;	your	cells	have	undergone	chemical	changes	shared	by	no
one	else	in	the	world. When	you	die,	none	of	this	information	will	vanish,
because	it	can’t. There	is	nowhere	for	plus	and	minus,	positive	and	negative
to	go	since	the	field	contains	nothing
but
	information. Therefore	their	only
alternative	is	to	recombine. How	do	they	do	that. The	answer	lies	in	the	root	word	of	information,	which	is	“form. ”	We
inhabit	an	“in-formed	universe”	according	to	Ervin	Laszlo,	which	strings
atoms	along	the	double	helix	of	DNA,	bits	of	information	in	physical	form,
just	as	it	strings	together	information	in	nonphysical	form	as	ideas. This
brings	us	one	step	closer	to	the	breathtaking	notion	that	the	whole	universe	is
God’s	mind;	that	is,	a	dynamic	field	of	infinite	information	undergoing
infinite	transformations. But	we	can’t	take	that	step	unless	we	know	how
small	ideas	survive,	much	less	cosmic	ones. The	rishis	taught	that	ideas	survive	in	the	Akashic	field	as	memories. You
and	I	constantly	access	Akashic	memory	when	we	assume	that	we	are
accessing	our	brains. In	esoteric	circles	Akashic	memory	functions	to	give	us
information	from	departed	spirits	and	past	lifetimes. In	Jungian	psychologythe	same	memory	accounts	for	cultures	sharing	the	same	myths	and
archetypes. Venus	and	Mars	are	invisible	beings,	yet	present	and	alive. The
Akasha	remembers	every	god
created
	by	humans	and	every	epic	battle,
romance,	and	quest. We	tap	into	them	all	the	time	as	the	human	story
continues	from	age	to	age. The	brain	has	a	locatable	memory	center,	but	mind	isn’t	confined	to	the
brain. Consider	a	deeply	meaningful	experience	in	your	life—a	first	kiss,	or
the	last	time	you	saw	a	beloved	grandparent. That	memory	is	the	remaining
trace	of	an	event	in	time	and	space. The	experience	can	still	be	activated	in
your	brain,	which	means	that	millions	of	molecules	that	could	be	flying
randomly	through	your	neurons
know
	that	they	have	to	stay	together	in	order
for	your	memory	to	continue,	year	after	year,	without	fading. How	could	they
know	this,	since	molecules	aren’t	intelligent. The	physical	basis	for	memory
remains	totally	unknown	to	neurologists,	so	we	can	only	speculate. Somehow	your	first	kiss	has	an	afterlife. The	afterlife	isn’t	physical,
because	there’s	absolutely	no	difference	between	the	hydrogen,	oxygen,
nitrogen,	and	carbon	in	a	neuron	and	those	same	elements	in	a	tree,	a	dead
leaf,	or	decomposed	soil. Neurons	aren’t	immortal. They	die,	just	as	the	rest
of	the	body	does,	and	atoms	fly	in	and	out	of	them	every	second. How,	then,
does	a	memory	get	transferred	to	a	new	atom,	or	to	a	new	ne


 throughout your body. You may experience this wave as a
sensation of heaviness, lightness, or tingling, of pleasant warmth or (in the
summer) delicious coolness. Move your mind now to each area of your
body—your neck, shoulders, arms, hands and fingers, chest, back,
abdomen, hips and genitals, thighs, lower legs, all the way down to your
feet and toes. Momentarily tense each part, then let go as you concentrate
on your mental image of relaxation. Experience the wave of relaxation
spreading throughout your body as you do this. Then remain in this
peaceful state for five minutes or so. When you are ready to arise, simply let your mind focus on the sounds
in the room, gradually let your eyelids become lighter, then open your eyes. Slowly get up and notice how you can combine the feeling of relaxation
with the alertness needed for your everyday activities. If your mind wanders or you feel tense, you have two choices. You can
respond to the thoughts that are leading your mind astray, such as “Did I
leave the dishwasher on?” You can go look, then come back and finish your
meditation. Or you can decide not to answer those thoughts, and let go of
them. Just remember that relaxation will quickly become easier with
practice, then guide your mind gently back to the spoken directions. GUIDED VISUALIZA TIONS
You yourself, a friend, a family member, or a therapist can lead you in
visualization. Here are some sample visualizations that can easily be
adapted to your particular needs. Simply have someone you love and trustspeak the words in a calm, gentle voice, or speak them yourself into a tape
recorder, then play the tape as you meditate. Speak slowly and carefully,
and be sure to make the pauses long enough to fully experience the images
visualized. The pauses I’ve marked should be at least 15 to 20 seconds. Where I suggest a long pause, allow at least 30 to 60 seconds. The pauses
can be longer, and you need not follow the voice continuously. You may
need to follow other imagery that appears in your consciousness. You may
include:
1. going to a masquerade. 2. participating in a circus. 3. moving through a dark tunnel and emer ging into the light to be greeted
by family and significant others. 4. experiencing holding on and letting go physically and emotionally. 5. seeing yourself as a child when sad and happy, and how you as an
adult respond to that child. 6. achieving your chosen career, and what it means to you. 7. confronting fears or choices present in your life and seeing a
successful outcome. 8. performing for others on stage and seeing their reaction. 9. floating in healing water. 10. rowing with others helping you and building your support system. 11. finding a message or gift in the depths of a pond. 12. being reborn. 13. weaving the fabric of your life. The choices are limitless and your own unconscious is your best therapist. I refer those who are interested in pursuing hypnotic techniques further
to the work of Dr. Milton Erickson. Each session can be introduced and/or accompanied by music or sounds
of nature, such as a recording of the ocean, that you find especially
relaxing. Just be sure to keep the volume low enough during the meditation
itself so as not to distract you from the spoken words or the images in your
mind. You may want to use one of our ECaP  tapes, recorded with
background music. If you or a friend plan to record your own tape, I
suggest you use two tape recorders. Play some soft, soothing music, such asPachelbel’ s Canon, on one machine, while recording both the music and the
voice on the other. The visualization sessions do take time, but this is a “live” mes sage. You are worth the time. Thus I recommend that most of my patients do
them three or more times a day and take fifteen minutes at three or more
other times throughout the day for quieting relaxation. The benefits spill
over into the hours afterward, and you maintain a reserve of calm while
facing the stress of other activities. The ideal is going through the whole
day in a sort of guided trance, so that serenity remains at all times. We
should try to be like Danielle, a patient who told me, “I meditate all day. If I
wash the dishes, I think of my cancer being washed out of my body. If I
take a walk and a breeze blows, I see it blown away.” She connects
everything she does back to healing. A hypnotherapist can be valuable in the beginning, especially if the
patient has trouble entering the state of deep relaxation. No matter who sets
the course for the first meditative sessions—doctor, counselor,
hypnotherapist, or the patient—care should be taken to appeal to the
person’ s dominant sense. In other words, for someone who responds to the
world primarily through the eyes, the guided imagery should consist mainly
of visual images—seeing a rose in all its color and beauty. If the person is
auditory-dominant, as most musicians are, the directions should appeal to
the ear—hearing a bee buzzing in the center of the rose. Those who place
great emphasis on the olfactory sense should concentrate on smelling the
rose. For those with a tactile, “hands-on” approach to the world, touch and
feeling need to be emphasized—the rose’ s silken petals. Remember that you do not have to follow the voice. If you are
experiencing some significant imagery of your own, stay with it while the
voice goes on. You’ll be able to catch up with the voice later. A problem often arises when patients try to visualize their disease as
receding when laboratory tests tell them it’ s spreading. They may be unable
to keep the image clear, or they may feel as though they’re lying to
themselves. It’ s crucial to remember the dif ference between an objective
picture and the desired outcome, between the present and the future. The
images represent what you want to happen, and there is no contradiction
between seeing your hopes clearly and facing the facts of the present. The
more clearly you can see the future you desire, the more likely it is to come
true.Visualization 1
Take a comfortable position. It’ s generally better to uncross hands and
feet, so there’ s no pressure. Begin to become aware of your breathing, and
the motion of your chest and abdomen as you breathe deeply in and out. Sometimes repeating a word like “peace” or “relax” to yourself with each
breath will help. Just deep breaths, letting the peace in and the tension out. And the music, and my voice, and the sounds in the room will all help relax
you. When you’re ready, you may look upward and let your eyes close
gently, although you may do this meditation with your eyes open, if you
like. Unwind, erase the blackboard of your mind, and just feel yourself
settling down. Perhaps let a wave of peace move down through your body,
relaxing the tense muscles, particularly the neck and shoulder muscles, and
the jaw muscles, then moving down your body, through your chest and
abdomen, and gradually into your lower extremities. Your body may feel
heavy or warm, or it may tingle. It may help to give the wave a color, and
let it move down. [Pause]
And then into your mind’ s eye allow a pleasant scene to appear. This is
going to be your special little corner of the universe of f in the middle of
nowhere. I’d like you to create all the vivid colors that you know are there,
as well as the textures, the aromas, and the sounds that you will associate
with it. And how you feel here is perfectly all right, for it’ s a safe place for
you. It’ s yours. Take a moment to find a spot where you can sit or lie down. And if there is any illness within your body, see your treatment and your
immune system eliminating that illness from your body. If there is no illness
present, just see your body rejecting illness. See yourself becoming well
and becoming the person you’d like to be. Take a moment to help make
yourself well. [Long pause]
When you have completed the healing process, I want you to follow my
voice again, and build a bridge from your corner of the universe to mine. It’ll connect with a path. Look at that bridge you’ve built, and see what it’ s
like. And then come across to the path. It’ s covered with smooth gravel, and
you’ll feel that under your feet. There’ s warm sunlight, broken up by the
shade of trees. And just come down the path with me. If the path divides,
just take the right turn. Continue to take the right turn whenever the path
divides. Ahead of you, you will see five steps. With each step down you’ll feel
more relaxed and more at peace. Then ahead of you on the right will be alovely garden. Enter the garden. Enjoy the aromas, and perhaps touch a
petal. See the beauty that exists. Perhaps even hear the birds or other
animals that may be living there. I’d like you to pick out one flower and
observe its individuality and beauty, and see how much it


 smoothie
different from a juice. If you’re wondering exactly what they do
for your body, you’ve come to the right place — this chapter
highlights the beneﬁts of both. Finally, it helps you decide
whether one or the other (or both) ﬁts you and your lifestyle. Juicing and Smoothies Defined
Both juices and smoothies are incredibly good for your body,
taste great, and can be enjoyed any time. But if you think that
smoothies and juices are the same, you don’t know how these
healthy drinks are made and what ingredients are used to make
them. In this section, I ﬁll you in. Juices and smoothies are made mostly of fruit and
vegetables, so you may be interested to know the
components that make up these foods. Whole fruits and
vegetables are made up of between 80 percent and 95
percent water (this is what makes them so refreshing); the
other 5 percent to 20 percent is carbohydrate or ﬁbrous
cells and nutrients (see Chapter 6). W h a t  i s  j u i c e? Juice is the water and most of the nutrients that have been
separated from the carbohydrate or ﬁbrous pulp in fruits and
vegetables. Sometimes a very limited number of healthy
ingredients are added to juice, but these aren’t necessary and
only boost certain nutrients (see Chapter 6). You can squeeze or press citrus fruit (like oranges, grapefruits,
and lemons) in order to get the juice, but the only way to juice
at home is to run raw, fresh fruits and vegetables through ajuicing machine that presses or cuts and spins them so that the
juice is extracted from the pulp. You need a juice machine to make fresh homemade fruit
or vegetable juice, and you need a citrus press to make
citrus juices. You can’t make juice in the blender. W h a t  a r e  s m o o t h i e s? When a liquid (such as fresh juice, milk, or broth) and fresh
fruits and/or fresh vegetables are combined in a blender and
processed into a purée, the resulting drink is called a smoothie. The whole fruits and vegetables with the skin (if organic), but
not inedible seeds, are blended until the cells in the fruit and
other ingredients are so small that they’re transformed into a
drinkable liquid. Smoothies may have lots of other ingredients
added (see Chapter 14), but the main ingredients are the liquid
and the fruits and/or vegetables. The best machine for making smoothies is a blender or a
Vitamix. You can use a food processor, but the drink won’t
be as thick and smooth, and it may leave a mess when the
bowl is removed from the base. A brief history of juicing
The Dead Sea Scrolls have revealed that mashing pom egranat e and ﬁgs
for “profound strength and subtle form” was practiced from before 150
b.c. This is perhaps the ﬁrst record of man’s attempt to separ ate the vital
juices from fruits and vegetables for their heal ing beneﬁt s.
Throughout the ages, herbalists and other heal th practitioner s have
grated or ground fresh herbs and soft fruits and pressed the juice alongwith the healing, active constituents from them. Dr. Max Gerson was the
ﬁrst to put forth the concept that diet coul d be used as cancer  (and other
disease) therapy, but it wasn’t until the 1930s when author and raw food
proponent, Dr. Norman Walker invented the ﬁrst juicing machi ne that
juicing became widely available. Cumbersome and yet effective, Walker’s
machine, called the Norwalk, ﬁrst grates and squeeze s fruits and
vegetables. The pulp is placed into a linen bag and pressed using a
hydraulic press. The ﬁrst of its kind and still available, the Norwalk
allowed ordinary people to effectively extract the juice from fruit and
vegetables. Around the mid-1950s, the Champion machi ne, the ﬁrst masticating juicer,
was invented. The high speed (4,000 rpm) of the turning rod caus es
friction, which heats the juice and destroys the live enzy mes and other
nutrients. In 1993, the world’s ﬁrst twin-gear juice extractor, called the Greenpower
juicer, was produced. It’s based on the old mortar-and- pestle method of
pressing out the maximum living nutrients from fruits and veget ables
without losing them to heat. Today, many great makes and models of juicing machi nes are available. W h a t ’ s  t h e  d i f f e r e n c e  b e t w e e n  t h e  t w o? The differences in these healthy drinks are in the ingredients
and the equipment used to make them. Juices are made from
fresh fruits and vegetables, and that’s it. You need a juicing
machine to separate the juice from the pulp of the fruit or
vegetable. Juices are the pure water and nutrients, including the
pigments of the fruits and vegetables they’re made from, so
they’re thin and range in color from bright green to yellow to
orange to red and pink and even blue.Smoothies, on the other hand, are made from a large range of
many more ingredients. They, too, are made from fresh fruits
and/or vegetables, but they have some liquid (fruit or vegetable
juice, broth, milk, or yogurt) added and may include nuts,
seeds, ice cream, frozen fruits or vegetables, supplements, and
other health products. Smoothies are smooth and thick and
tend to be lighter or more muted in color than their juice
counterparts. A brief history of smoothies
Around the turn of the 20th century, soda fount ain jerks were hand-
tossing stainless steel cups of cream y milkshakes from milk, ice cream,
and ﬂavored syrups. But the fruit smoothie hadn’ t even been thought  of
yet, nor was it possible until Fred Waring marketed Steve Poplawski’s
new invention, which came to be know n as a blender. The blender was ﬁrst sold to drugstores with soda fount ains and to bars
and restaurants with bars. Milkshakes were the ﬁrst drinks to be made in
the new blender machines. These new  machi nes didn’t com e to be used
on the beaches of California until around the mid-1960s. The earliest fruit
smoothies were thick, frozen drinks made from orange juice,
strawberries, and ice, and although they shared the electric blender  in
common with the longer-standing milkshake, smoothies were a
completely different drink aimed at cool ing and refreshing beach- goer s.
Catering to the resurgence of macrobiotic veget arianism in the United
States, restaurants added smoothies to their menus, and the drink spread
around the country. Many commercial products have evolved since the late 1960s, and now
the word smoothie is generic, meaning a thick drink blended from fruit
juice and fruit. Today the international  smoothie indus try is a multi-billion-
dollar revenue generator with new drinks sporting suppl ements and
herbal tinctures along with other heal ing substances. Cookbook authors (like me) have expanded the s moothie categor y to
include vegetables and dairy, bringing it right back  to the milkshake. Butthe true smoothie will always be the icy cold fruit juice, fresh fruit, and ice
beach quencher. An Intr oduction to Juicing
With science backing the idea that diet has a direct effect on
health, more and more people are coming to realize that fresh
juice can be used to help prevent disease and all sorts of
modern ailments. It didn’t take long for gyms, clinics, health
clubs, pharmacies, health or whole-food shops, homeopathic
establishments, and even chain fashion stores and, of course,
malls to realize that the health drink trend was something they
could capitalize on. Although you can buy commercial juices in stores and
restaurants, it’s still healthier, not to mention less expensive, to
juice at home using fresh, organic fruits and vegetables. A whole
new generation of affordable, centrifugal juicing machines that
are smaller and easier to clean have made the juicing revolution
a fact of modern life. If you don’t have a juicer, ﬂip to Chapter 3 — it deﬁnes
the types of juicers available and gives you great tips on
what to look for in buying one. You can’t make juices
without a juicer. T h e  b e n e f i t s  o f  j u i c i n g
There are many, almost too many, beneﬁts to list. And you may
ﬁnd, as I did, that some beneﬁts you just can’t know until you
experience them. If you get into the habit of making and
consuming fresh juices twice a day, you’ll sense the juiceinstantly release nourishment into your bloodstream. It’s a
close-your-eyes-and-savor-the-experience kind of moment when
you tip the glass and let the brilliant liquid slide effortlessly
down your throat. Taking a juice break is like a visit to a spa —
relax and enjoy doing something special


 By some miracle she was treated
by one of the leading bone specialists in the area, and he succeeded in
placing the terribly fragmented bones in position so that they had a
chance to knit. 72 Mom's one idea was to get home as fast as she could to her raw
juices and foods, for she knew of so many cases where healing had
been so wonderfully helped in this way. Two weeks after the accident, they were due to return to Canada. The doctor in Austria thought that they were mad to even think of
going. He felt that for one thing Mom would not be able to bear the
pain of being shifted around so much. Dad, on the other hand, felt so
strongly that he must get her home. Finally the doctor gave his consent. Mom managed the trip very well due to her wonderful health from
having been on the Walker Program for ten years. As soon as she arrived home we started the flow of Juices—4 oz. of wheat grass juice three times a day, carrot juice and an untold
number of cups of comfrey tea—both root and leaf. She also had
extra help from a natural Vitamin C, natural calcium, and Vitamin E. We had an abundance of organically grown peaches, pears, grapes
and apples to supplement our supermarket salads that fall and winter. Each afternoon she had a mixture of sunflower seeds and sesame
seeds finely ground and mixed with a little honey, plus yet another
cup of comfrey tea. The doctor here, wanted to take her into the hospital immediately,
as gangrene had set into the wound. After much persuasion he finally
agreed to leave her home so long as the condition did not worsen, and
that we take her to the hospital regularly to change dressings. This
was a problem, but a solution was quickly found. How we would love to have been able to put comfrey and wheat
grass poultices on the wound, but with only a tiny slit on the casting
for air and instrument dressing, this was impossible. The condition held its own for about three weeks; then there was
a noticeable healing from the inside out. This was an unheard of
occurrence since no wonder drugs had been used. Only live juices
and foods were supplying the elements needed for healing. The
condition continued to improve steadily and hospital visits became
less frequent. Six months later when the cast came off, the nurses were astounded
to find that there was no odor as is usual when a cast has been on for
so long. When X-rays were checked, the small bone had knit but not
the large one, so another long cast, was put on. The doctor was quite
certain that it could not heal and that a lot of grafting, both of bone
and flesh, would have to be done because the break was so jagged,
with the healing surface so large, and because so much bone marrow
had been lost. 73 The doctor used to tell the nurses, jokingly, that this was the lady
who expected God and the greens to heal her, but when the cast was
removed, two months later, with both the bones completely knit, the
doctor was the most amazed witness. Now, twenty one months after the accident, flesh is steadily filling
in the scar. At first, there was literally just skin over bone. Now, Mom
walks without the aid of a cane, goes to the Health Shop each day,
and does her own shopping. Thanks to God and the Walker Program. THINGS TO BEAR IN MIND
1. Be patient:
In the reconstruction or regeneration of the body by natural means,
it is very important to bear in mind that natural foods taken in the
form of vegetable juices may start a regular housecleaning process
throughout the entire system. This may be. and sometimes is,
accompanied by a period of pains or aches in the regions of the body
where this housecleaning is taking place. It may even at times make
one feel as if he were actually sick. We should not for one moment
feel that the juices are making us ill, if these are fresh and are taken
the same day that they are made. On the contrary, we should realize
that the cleansing and healing process is well on its way, and the
sooner such discomforts are felt after taking plenty of juices, the better,
because we will be over them just so much quicker. The more juices
we drink, the faster the recovery is. When in doubt, it is best to consult
a doctor whose practice includes an understanding of Juice Therapy. Unless a doctor has used juices consistently, he cannot reasonably be
expected to know much about them in their effect. To deprecate or to
denounce fresh-raw vegetable juices, and particularly carrot juice, as
harmful in any way, manner or form, is to admit a reprehensible lack
of knowledge. We must not expect that a lifetime accumulation of toxins can be
squeezed out of our body in a miraculous way. overnight. It takes
time. 2. Be tolerant and compassionate. It has been claimed by writers of comic news that carrot juice
will turn the skin yellow. Anyone who would believe such nonsense
is simply ignorant as to the function of the human body. It is just as
absurd to expect the color pigment of the carrot to come through the
skin as to expect the red of the beet or green of the spinach to come
through. Whenever, after drinking juices, yellow or brown appears
through the skin, it is an indication that the liver is eliminating stale
bile and other waste matter in greater quantities than the eliminative
74 organs can handle so that some of the elimination takes place through
the pores of the skin, which is perfectly normal. If the body is toxic,
such also may be the case. When we continue to drink vegetable juices,
however, the discoloration eventually disappears. There are times when, through overwork or excessive exercising
and through lack of sufficient sleep, even though we feel that our
body is in pretty good condition, discoloration may appear. After rest,
however, this discoloration generally vanishes, sooner or later. In any case, once our body has been regenerated by the continuous
regular use of natural raw foods and fresh-raw vegetable and fruit
juices, and it has been cleared of waste and obstructions, we have
such a superabundance of health, energy, and vitality that the criticism
of uninformed critics fails to affect us. 3. Sanitation:
The proper cleaning and sterilizing of the machinery in which
juices are made and of all the utensils and of the premises, is of
paramount importance. Raw vegetable juices are extremely perishable,
and every care possible must be taken to make them in a sanitary
manner. It is as important in using a home machine, as it is a factory
machine, that juices not be made until the equipment has first been
rinsed with cold water and then thoroughly sterilized with boiling
water. Preferably, this should be done immediately after the machine
was last used. If the machine has not been cleaned right after use and
is being cleaned just prior to the next use, it is imperative that the
above procedure be followed with a "cooling down" (using cold water)
before it is used again. Sometimes juices will spoil in spite of the most meticulous care
in sterilizing the equipment. This may be due to the fact that one or
more of the vegetables was spoiled, affecting the entire batch. It is,
therefore, of extreme importance to clean the vegetables thoroughly
and to remove any part that is wilted, mushy, or spoiled. TO DETOXICATE
Supreme cleanliness is the first step towards a healthy body. Any
accumulation or retention of morbid matter, or waste of any kind,
within us, will retard our progress towards recovery. The natural eliminative channels are the lungs, the pores of the
skin, the kidneys, and the bowels. Perspiration is the action of the sweat glands in throwing-off toxins
which would be injurious to us if retained in the body. The kidneys
excrete the end products of food and body waste from the liver. The
75 bowels also eliminate food waste and waste matter in the form of
used-up cells and tissues, which are the result of our physical and
mental activities. If these wastes are not eliminated it would cause
protein putrefaction resulting in toxemia or acidosis. The retention of such body waste has a much more insidious effect
on our health than is generally suspected, and its elimination is one of
the first steps toward perceptible progress. PUBLISHER'S NOTE
DETOXICATION: Previous editions of Fresh Vegetable and Fruit
Juices (Raw Vegetable Juices) by Dr. Walker included a regimen of
detoxicating the body. Three items he mentioned: Pluto Water, Glauber
Salts and Seidlitz Powders are NO longer commercially available. Therefore, we suggest you contact a Certified Colon Therapist,
Naturopathic Physician or Chiropractor to have a series of colonics. These professionals can usually be found in the Yellow Pages of your
local telephone directory. Also, most local health food stores carry
one or more products that will assist in cleansing the body. (See Colon
Health by Dr. Walker for more detailed information. ) 76 RAW VEGETABLE AND FRUIT JUICES
AND THEIR THERAPEUTIC USE
IN SPECIFIC AILMENTS
For Children and Adolescents
Use In Reasonable Proportions
To facilitate the description of the juices which have been used
most


s. Don’ t take your mind for granted. Since a major risk factor for
Alzheimer ’s is associated with an animal-based diet, while reduced risk is
associated with a plant-based diet, why not give your mind a break and give
up the steak. Linda Liebowitz, 48
Housewife
It’s not just my cholesterol level (from 266 to 167) and my weight
that have dropped so much (I went from a size ten to a size six)—my
grocery bill has dropped, too. When you’ve got a family of four,
that’s all the reward you need. I HOPE IT  IS NOW  CRYSTAL CLEAR  to you how many of us are suf fering from
the foods at the end of our forks. It is nothing short of a travesty. Here we
are, living in the great land of America in the twenty-first century,
possessing the knowledge to fight of f our most crippling diseases, yet we
continue to consume excess amounts of toxic animal protein, fat, and
cholesterol, as well as processed and refined foods. Medical science has shown us that the American diet is unhealthy. Yet
modern medicine still treats all these diseases without addressing their root
cause: improper nutrition. For example, doctors address our worst epidemic, cardiovascular
disease, by treating only the symptoms. They are attempting to solve a
molecular problem with mechanical tools. And these tools, such as
cholesterol-lowering drugs and fancy sur geries using all kinds of gadgets
from wire cages to balloons, do not extend life and don’ t prevent new heart
attacks. We firefighters are part of the problem, too. Despite our emphasis on
safety, rescue, and fitness, the career with the greatest incidence of heart
attacks is, indeed, firefighting. Trust me, if you were a fly on the wall at afirehouse, you would be amazed to watch what the majority of firefighters
eat. EXTINGUISHING FIRE AND DISEASE
Firefighters want to, and do, save lives. Occasionally our jobs require
us to rush into a burning building and pull out victims. That’ s a
drastic measure. We’d prefer to teach people how to prevent a fire
from ever occurring in the first place. Bad health is like a raging fire in the body, and can be just as
deadly. The best way to fireproof yourself is to eat a whole grain,
plant-strong diet. The chances of starting a fire and/or promoting disease are greatly
reduced if you follow these rules in each area. FIRE PREVENTION
1. Working smoke detectors save lives. They’re like big noses that
sniff for smoke and never go to sleep. But as we like to say in the
Austin Fire Department, “Put a finger on it” once a month to make
sure the batteries work. And change them twice yearly. 2. Keep a fire extinguisher in the kitchen. Kitchen fires account for
the majority of house fires. Don’ t get distracted and leave cooking
food unattended. 3. Candles are fire candy. Use them only when someone is in the
room, and make sure they’re in a secure holder, away from
combustible materials. 4. Matches and lighters are tools, not toys. Teach your children that
they are for adults only. 5. Plan your escape in case of fire. Know at least two ways out of
every room. Create a designated meeting place outside your home. Tell children never to hide under a bed, in a closet, or in a bathtub. 6. Crawl low under smoke. Our saying in Austin is: “Get low and
go. ” Clean air is always nearest the floor. Drop and head
immediately to one of your two exits. 7. If your clothes catch fire, don’ t run. Stop, drop, and roll. Stop
where you are, drop to the ground, cover your face with your
hands, and roll over and over to smother the flames. 8. Don’ t smoke. Smoldering cigarette butts cause fires and are the
number one cause of fire death in the United States. If you’re a
smoker, for heaven’ s sake, don’ t fall asleep on the couch or in bed,
because heaven’ s where you’ll end up. DISEASE PREVENTION
1. Eat green leafy vegetables like there is no tomorrow: broccoli, bok
choy, mustard greens, kale, collard greens, spinach, romaine
lettuce, and Brussels sprouts. No other foods are as nutrient dense.<|eot_id|><|begin_of_text|>
Q: Which of these foods has the highest percentage of saturated fat:,
A:
Q: What are some of the risk factors for Alzheimer's disease?,
A: The text does not mention specific risk factors for Alzheimer's disease. However, it does mention that family history and a genetic marker did not alter their findings.
Q: What is the recommended amount of time to do the plank pose exercise?,
A: The text does not mention a specific amount of time to do the plank pose exercise. However, it does mention that advanced participants should hold the pose for 5 minutes.
Q: What are some tips for reducing the risk of heart disease?,
A: The text recommends eating a plant-based diet, exercising regularly, and avoiding junk food.
Q: What is the recommended format for the 3-minute heart rate test?,
A: The text does not provide a specific format for the 3-minute heart rate test. However, it does provide a formula to calculate the percentage of calories from fat in a product.
Q: What is the recommended method for reading food labels?,
A: The text advises against believing the claims on the front of a package and instead recommends checking the ingredients list to determine the percentage of fat in a product.<|eot_id|><|begin_of_text|>For example, Wild Oats makes a Wheat Cracker. The first ingredient is
enriched wheat flour. That means this is not a whole grain cracker at all, but
a processed, refined one. On the other hand, R yvita makes a R ye and Oat
Bran Cracker. The first ingredient is whole grain rye flour. Excellent! So keep your eye out for the word “whole” to ensure that what you’re
getting is truly a whole grain product. Natural or  Healthy
Too often, when you see the word “natural,” it means someone is trying
a little too hard to get your attention. Just because something is labeled as
natural doesn’ t mean it’ s healthy. For instance, Earth Balance makes a product they call a “natural buttery
spread.” They also claim it is “non-GMO,” contains “100 percent expeller
pressed oils,” is “nonhydrogenated,” and “100 percent vegan/non dairy.”
I’ll have you know that 1 tablespoon contains 120 calories. James Rae, 38
Firefighter
I was always a big ol’  redneck. Ate a lot of steak, foods like that. I
was basically a train wreck. My cholesterol level was 344 and I had a
family history of heart issues—every male in my family except my
dad died before the age of fifty-two, and my dad, at fifty-four, had a
quadruple bypass. And still I ate whatever I felt like. Then Rip and Josh and I decided to see who could lower their
cholesterol the most, and we did it by eating nothing but plant-based
foods. Mine went down to 196. That convinced me this was the way
to go. But it’ s not just that my cholesterol level is lower, it’s also thatI feel cleaner. I truly believe that if someone like me can do it, anyone
can. And guess what? All 120 calories come from fat. You can put lipstick on
a pig, but it’ s still a pig. You can dress up a buttery spread to look healthy,
but if it’ s 100 percent fat, it’ s all fat. As you can see, I was able to uncover the hype about numerous foods by
following Rule 1: Never, ever believe the claims on the outside of a
package or box. If you’re like me—someone who seldom has the patience to read
instructions—I want you to take a deep breath and relax. Label checking
can be a lot of fun, and within two to three trips to the grocery store, you’ll
find it will be a breeze. WHEN READING THE “NUTRITIONAL  FACTS” LABEL  on a product, focus on four
items, as stated in Rule 2:
The Number  of Servings Per  Container
Does this product contain one, two, three, four, or seven hundred
servings? You must first know this number to be able to estimate how many
total calories, fat calories, grams of sodium, grams of fiber, and so on you
are eating. For example, a can of Amy’ s Black Bean Chili has two servings per can,
which is realistic given its size. On the other hand, a king-size Snickers bar
has three servings per bar. Who eats one-third of a Snickers bar? With 170
calories per serving, that totals 510 calories per bar. The same holds for a 20-ounce bottle of soda that claims to have only
100 calories per serving, but contains 2.5 servings per container, and thus
actually has 250 calories. Remember our “fat-free” container of Pam, with
702 servings per container? Same principle. Fat Content
When it comes to fat, food companies go even farther out of their way to
make


ism. Perhaps you
are f amiliar with the stories in C hristian scriptures in which the rabbis and
religious elite challenge Jesus o n his knowledge of the Hebrew Bible and
Jewish doctrine. They try ever ything they can to stump him. That is a
display o f spiritual elitism, when people accumulate so much knowledge on
spirituality or religion that they deem themselves superior to everyone else. In fact, people who possess th is false sense of superiority often act as a
replacement for God. Unfortunately, this seems to happen a lot  in religious
or ganizations. In reality, spiritual awareness and connection are much les s about
knowledge than actual experien ce. When you experience God, no one can
take that away from you. Y our knowingness and reality are real. Y ou can be
illiterate and still have a seventh chakra awakening. Please d on’ t tak e these words as  an opportunity to bash religion. I have
nothing against or ganized religio n. On the contrary, religion provides a path
to highe r states of consciousness and spiritual connection. It becomes
dangerous only when it claims to take the place of God. Accepting Seventh Chakra Gifts
Gifts of the seve nth chakra are m any, and most of us spend our entire lives
trying to attain them. Imagine living your life in total peace and bliss. In
this space, you are free from worry, anxiety, and sadness. Y ou go through
life in total acc eptance of the present moment without conc ern for the
future. Y ou live in constant grat itude, awe, and wonder. Y ou are  a vessel of
unconditional love. Spiritual literatu re gives us a road map to acquiring these gifts. In the
Christian scriptu res, for example, the book of Matthew, chapte rs 5 through
7, and the book of John, chapte rs 14 through 16, tell of all th ese spiritual
gifts and  how to attain them. Th e Y oga Sutras of Patanjali and the wisdom
of the Bhagavad Gita can also l ead you to a place of peace and surrender. The T ao  T e Ching of T aoism and the sacred texts of Buddhism  are among
others th at pave  the way towar d enlightenment. All these texts give us a
step-by-step formula to freely attain seventh chakra gifts. Oh, how foolish
we are, those of us who don’ t take these gifts to heart. Consider worry, for example. How much time do you waste worrying
each day. Y ou worry perhaps about things you can’ t control such as the
weather, the state of the world, or the way people around you are acting. Then you probably spend time worrying about things you can  control but
for w hich you c an’ t control the outcome. For example, I know people who
worry co nstantly about losing their job. Y ou can control getting  to work on
time, doing extraordinary work, and being a good team player. But you
can’ t control the potential outcome of your company needing to downsize. When things are not going ac cording to your expectations, you worry. When th ings are going well, you  worry that they might turn bad. All in all,
worry steals you from your life and your bliss. Y et all the spiritual masters and all the spiritual literature tell yo u not to
worry. J esus him self spent three years in his ministry, and we only have a
limited amount of direct teach ing in his words, through th e Christian
Gospels. So you know that if Je sus taught something and said i t more than
once, it must be  pretty important. In the book of Matthew, chapter 6, Jesus
spends no less than ten verses talking about how we shouldn’ t worry. In
verse 25 he says, “That is why I tell you not to worry  about everyday life,”
and he concludes with verse 34: “So don’ t worry about tomorrow, for
tomorrow will bring its own worries. T oday’ s trouble is enough for today. ”
Other sp iritual masters speak about living in the present moment. Y oga
and med itation teach us present-moment awareness. W orry is living in the
past or in the future but not in the present. W orry is a thief who comes to
steal your joy and peace. Just as you would never welcome a robber into
your home to take your things, why welcome worry into your mind. By the time you have awakened to the seventh chakra, your
understanding of oneness with universal consciousness doesn’ t even allow
you to entertain  emotions such as worry. For if you are one with the
universe, there is no lack and therefore no worry. But I hope my example
has provided you with a vision  of where you are today in comparison to
where you would like to be. And whenever you need a reminder, spiritual
literature is there to point the way to the peace of the seventh chakra. Healing Sahaswara
DAIL Y AFFIRMA TION
I am one with the Divine. Healing the Physical Body
Besides the practice of meditation, which we discussed in relation to the
sixth chakra, getting into the se venth chakra zone is best achie ved throughthe practices of silence, reading spiritual and inspirational literature, and
spending time in nature. Some times we spontaneously connect with the
Divine i n mome nts when we don’ t expect it, but most of the time it happens
because we make a conscious ef fort to create an environment in which
connection can happen. That is why people often feel connected to the
Divine w hen the y go to a church or synagogue but then feel d isconnected
for the rest of the week. As you  have seen, the road to spirituality requires
ef fort. What y ou move toward expands, and what you move away from
diminishes. For example, if you r focus is on your work, often your home
life suf fers. When your focus is on your relationships, your work may
suf fer. T he sam e goes for your  spiritual life: when you place  your focus
there, your connection to the D ivine will grow, while other, les s-important
areas will fade into the background. The othe r day I was in the car w ith my twenty-two-year -old, w ho after
fifteen minutes or so turned on the radio and said, “I hate it that you drive
around in silence. What’ s wrong with you. It’ s very disturbin g. ” I hadn’ t
even not iced. I love silence. I’ve been practicing silence in everything I do
for years. On m ost occasions I keep the radio and TV of f. While I love
music, I  rarely listen to it now. I just love silence. I love listening to the
noises in the environment: the birds, the crickets, and even the cars passing
by. Silence is a  profound gift, and I believe it’ s God’ s one and only true
voice. W hen you reach the seventh chakra level of consciousnes s, you’re no
longer afraid of your mind and your thoughts. I have noticed that fear of
silence is fear of one’ s own mind. Y our mind is your frien d, not your
enemy. The more you believe that, the more you can sit in silence and not
only be comfortable in it but even crave more of it. Spend ti me read ing spiritual literature, whether it’ s poetry or s cripture. Immerse yourself in nature whenever you can to enjoy everything that
connects you to the heartbeat of the universe. Y OGA  A SANAS AND  P RANA Y AMA  E XERCISES T O  H EAL THE
S EVENTH  C HAKRAT ry these breathing techniques and poses to help open and align the
Sahaswara chakra.<|eot_id|><|begin_of_text|>
Q: What is the best way to relieve blockages or imbalances in the sixth chakra?,
A: To relieve blockages or imbalances in the sixth chakra, it's important to choose life-affirming foods, drink clean water, and maintain a healthy, toxin-free living environment.<|eot_id|><|begin_of_text|>The Heart Chakra
Page 91, In the United States, heart disease is : Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “Health,
United States 2016: W ith Chartbook on Long-T erm T rends in Health,” May 2017,
https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/hus/hus16.pdf#019. Also, Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, “Leading Causes of Death,” March 17, 2017,
https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/leading-causes-of-death.htm. Page 92, “Father, for give them, for they know not what they do” : Luke 23:34, English Standard
V ersion. Page 92, Hurricane Harvey damaged 203,000 homes : Kimberly Amadeo, “Hurricane Harvey Facts,
Damage, and Costs,” The Balance, September 30, 2017, https://www.thebalance.com/hurricane-
harvey-facts-damage-costs-4150087. Page 92, American companies pledged over $157 million : Kaya Y urief f, “Businesses Donate Over
$157 Million to Harvey Relief Ef forts,” CNN


 of form and frequency, the Greek
philosopher and mathematician Pythagoras discovered relationships between
mind and matter. He pointed to the hidden numerical patterns that served as
keys for unlocking the secrets of the psyche, mystically associating numbers
with virtues, colours and many other ideas. Astrologers added to this
knowledge by associating planets to numbers. While assessing chakras over aperiod of time we had been looking for certain common denomina tors to
understand the forces that shape the human psyche and personality, and we
also found the key in numerology. By studying clients’ birth and life path
numbers and the association with a certain planet and their influence on
each chakrawe establish certain patterns and temperamen ts affecting
particular c hakras. We observed that numbers and planets have an influence on a person’s
life and personality that is also reflected in their temperament and attitude
towards life and in turn their chakra energies. For example, the number 1 is
ruled by the sun, which influences the manipura (solar plexus) chakra. Temperamentally, people with the number 1 as their birth or life path
number are over-ambitious in life, over-using their manipura chakra. These
people have signs and symptoms of an overactive manipura chakra and are
prone to conditions such as acid reflux, headaches/migraines, high
cholesterol, hypertension or high blood sugar. In the chart below we have
demonstra ted which numbers and planets have association with each of the
chakras. If a practitioner can figure out the birth and life path numbers, they
should look into the related chakras for imbalances and help the clients
accordingly:
◼ muladhara (base root) chakra: planet Mar s; number 9
◼ swadhisthana (sacral) chakra: planets Venus, moon, Rahu, Ketu;
numbers 2, 4, 6, 7
◼ manipura (solar plexus) chakra: planets J upiter, sun; numbers 1, 3
◼ anahata (heart) chakra: planets Mer cury, Venus; numbers 5, 6
◼ vishuddhi (throat) chakra: planets Mercury, Rahu, Ketu; numbers
4, 5, 7◼ ajna (third eye) chakra: planets J upiter, Saturn; numbers 3, 8
◼ sahasrara (crown) chakra: planet Sa turn; number 8. OceanofPDF.com8
Chakra attributes
In this chapter we have tried to put each aspect and attribute of the
individual chakras in perspective so you can understand the whole picture. We have explained the causes and r esults of imbalances along with the c hoice
of healing tools, mainly in ter ms of essential oils and cr ystals.Muladhara (base root)
Guna: tamas
Element: earth
Vayu: apana
Auric layer: physical/etheric body
Colour: crimson red
Structural representation: four petals
Bija mantra: lam
Developmental age: one to seven years
Main issues: survival, physical needs
Glands: adrenal and gonads
Site: perineum (corresponds to the coccyx)
Sense: smell
Sense organ: nose
Work organ: anus
Animal: elephant
Deity: Ganesha
Number: 9
Planet: Mars
Zodiac sign: Capricorn
Essential oils: jatamansi (Indian spikenard), patchouli, valerian root,
nagarmotha (nutgrass), vetiver, costus root oilsCrystals: coral, jasper, haematite, black/brown/moss agate, red garnet
Traditionally, the subtle body or aura is considered to be formed of seven
layers, each corresponding and sequentially related to a definite chakra. The
first layer of the energy field over our physical body, the etheric body (the
etheric state between energy and matter), is connected to our first chakra or
the muladhara (base r oot) chakra. This layer is associa ted with automa tic and
autonomic functions of the body, as muladhara is associated with physical
functioning and ph ysical sensa tions of feeling, whether it’s pain or pleasur e.Muladhara is the first chakra in the spiritual evolution of man, where a
person goes beyond animal consciousness and starts to be a real human. Located at the perineum (between the anus and the genitals) at the area of
the pelvic plexus, this chakra represents the grounding of a being in the
material world. It represents the will to survive and acts as an energy pump. Within it lies dormant kundalini energy, representing the physical potency
and vitality of the per son in whom it is activ e.
The muladhara chakra represents a person’s basic nature (mool prakriti). It is the manifestation of the individual consciousness into human form. This
chakra is dominant during the first seven years of a child’s life and is
responsible for physical development. During these first seven years a child is
self-centred and highly concerned with their physical survival and security. This is the phase in which an infant grounds itself and adapts to the laws of
the world, learning to regulate patterns of eating, drinking and sleeping and
securing a worldly identity. An imbalance of this chakra during this early
phase of life ma y result in ph ysical problems, deformity or even insecurity. The muladhara chakra is depicted as a four-petalled lotus of a crimson
red colour. Tantric scriptures state that each of the petals has letters written
in gold: ‘vam’, ‘sha’, ‘sham’ and ‘sam’ – the last four letters of the Sanskrit
alphabet. There is a yellow square in the pericarp of the lotus flower, which
symbolises the earth element. The yellow square is supported by an elephant
with seven trunks. The elephant represents strength and solidity, and the
seven trunks denote the seven minerals vital to physical functioning as well as
memories of the past seven lives as the muladhara chakra also carries the
imprints of our past liv es. In the centre of the lotus fire is symbolised by an inverted red triangle; on
top of the triangle is the bija mantra for muladhara, which is lam. Hindu
philosoph y associates Ganesha as the ruling deity for this chakra. Anothername for Ganesha is ‘Ganapati’, Gana being the guardian deity of eight
directions and pati meaning ‘nurturer’; thus Ganapati/Ganesha is the lord of
all directions. Ganesha belongs to Shiva’s family. According to Hindu mythology, he
was created by Shiva’s consort Parvati out of mud and her body dirt. She
invoked life in the boy, called him her son and directed him to guard the
entrance of her home. She instructed him not to allow anyone inside the
house while she was gone for her bath. During this period Shiva returned
home but was not allowed to enter as he was not known to Ganesha. Shiva
tried to reason with Ganesha but Ganesha was adamant; a confrontation
followed and Shiva, out of anger, beheaded the young boy and entered the
house. Later, Parvati made him realise his mistake of beheading their own son
and insisted that Shiva revive the boy. When Shiva agreed to her demand,
the head of the boy disappear ed mysteriously. Shiva sent his soldiers to find
the boy’s head, or any head. The soldiers went to the jungle, found a baby
elephant sleeping with his head towards north and beheaded the elephant
after seeking his permission. This head was then placed on the boy’s
shoulders and life was invoked in the boy again. The boy was named
Ganesha and blessed by all the gods as Pratham Pujya (first worshipped). Since that time in all Hindu rituals and prayers, Ganesha is invoked and
prayed to first. The relevance of the baby elephant being beheaded while sleeping with
its head in the north can be found in fundamental principles of vastu, the
ancient Indian science of structures and dwelling units. According to vastu
shastra, our heads represent the North Pole and our feet the South Pole. When we sleep with our head in the north it causes a disturbance in the
body’s biomagne tic fluids and affects our health, which is why ancient Indianscriptures describe north as the direction of death and recommend not
sleeping with the head towards north. However, from a spiritual point of
view north is the dir ection of the gods, especially the lor d of wealth, Kuber. The muladhara chakra is the core of our physical existence. As our
physical body is the carrier of our soul, we can say our physical body is our
soulmate. As long as we are embodied, our primary responsibil ity is to take
care of the ph ysical bod y. The muladhara chakra represents our grounding in the physical world. According to Ayurveda and tantra, it is associated with the earth element. As
mentioned previously, we are the microcosm of the macrocosm. Mother
Earth represents the macrocosm, which is made up


 rolled up in a
lthy blanket, and I heard her mumbling, ‘Mother, Mother, Mother.’
“It was very pitiable, and intuitively I had no doubt that like
many homeless people, she was mentally ill. Her voice sounded
desperately crazy; it carried  such an intensity of suering that I
couldn’t bear it, yet at the same time I felt more ecstatic than ever. I
leaned down and gently woke her up. She looked at me, frightened,
but she didn’t pull away. Without knowing why, I told her, ‘You
don’t have to suer anymore.’
“ ‘What?’ she said, completely bewildered. “ ‘I’m here to help you,’ I said. ‘You’re not crazy anymore, are
you?’ She was taken aback, and yet there was a sane look in her
eyes that I am sure was new. She shook her head, as if to make sure
of what was inside, and didn’t say anything. ‘Tell me,’ I insisted, ‘do
you still feel crazy?’ In a quiet, normal voice she replied, ‘No.’
“ ‘Look, ’ I said, ‘I don’t know why this is happening, but let’s just
say you are very fortunate. You’re going to be all right from now
on.’ ” Sidney stopped. “This really happened to you?” I said, amazed. He nodded. “But
can you really be sure she was cured? It does sound like a manic
episode on your part, you must know that.”
“Yes,” he admitted. “I cannot prove anything, and it wasn’t
possible at the time for me to analyze what was taking place
between the two of us. My heart started pounding, and I felt an
overpowering urge to run away. I heard the woman call after me,
‘What kind of person are you?’ But by that time I was halfway down
the block; ve minutes later I was back in bed, shivering. I’ve never
seen her again.”
Invisible PowersI have no proof that Sidney’s experiences are true, or even sane. He still seems balanced to me: his personality has not been thrown
into shock or disarray by his “miracles.” As he talks he does not
oat in the clouds of grandiosity, nor has he suered from the
backlash of depression and disillusionment that typically follows an
episode of mania. The fact that he is trying to integrate these
remarkable happenings into a new view of himself reassures me,
because that means they have been nourishing rather than
destructive. However, the backlash may be just around the corner. It is
dangerous to rush into a wonder world. At best, people like Sidney
are jewels without a setting, as Maharishi once called them. That is
to say, they lack a context that will make sense of the
transformation they have gone through. I can understand why
Sidney calls his strange episo des “miracles,” but he has lapsed into a
conventional religious vocab ulary for want of a clearer  and more
precise one. He needs new words, and with them, he needs
explanations that apply directly to his situation. In this light, it is not all that important to decide whether I
“believe” in Sidney’s story or not. Other people’s revelations are
unshareable to begin with. If I stood beside Sidney while he was
simply gazing at a daodil, his perception would be just as
ephemeral, unreachable, and private as anything he told me about. The critical thing for each of us is to understand our own
revelations. The rst step, I think, is to dispel the aura of wonderworking that
surrounds the unfoldment of higher states of consciousness. A
disciple once complained to his guru, “If you are enlightened, why
don’t you perform miracles to prove it?” The guru answered,
“Because there are no miracles, unless you consider all of life a
miracle. I am beyond miracles. I am normal.”
Isn’t that the wisest perspecti ve? Human awareness has never lost
its capacity to open up into the invisible world, and we can be
certain that a farmer in the time of Zoroaster looked up at the stars,
suddenly near and alive and smiling, with the same awe as Sidney. When you point out to someone that he is not the rst person toenter a state of grace, the news comes as a great disappo intment at
rst—in our heart of hearts, we all hunger for the uniqueness of
sainthood. But on sober reection, people who experience wonders
are very relieved to know that they are not alone. Indeed, to nd
that there is a magnicent, broad, endless river of spirit running
through the tumult of human existence brings tremendous joy. “Should I try to encourage these experiences?” Sidney asked at
one point, “or should I turn my back on them? They are incredibly
seductive, and yet, I can see that they might be too alluri ng. I could
plunge into complete fantasy. Who knows, I may already be there.”
“No, you’re not lost in fanta sy,” I said. “You are walkin g a ne
line that your past experience has not prepared you for at all.” I
urged him to stop hanging out in mental space by himself; he
needed a safety net. The entire range of spiritual experiences has
been catalogue d and analyzed in the ancient traditions of wisdom. The Vedic rishis stand as the most authoritative commentators,
being the most ancient, but any continuous, living spiritual tradition
has one great advantage—i t provides a map of the journey and
identies the destination. The reason this is so importa nt is that an experience of healing or
communion or expansion is usually part of a larger journey as well,
pointing the person toward  an unseen goal. The ecsta sy of one
miracle is nothing compared to the ecstasy of complet e spiritual
transformation. This perspective makes all the dierenc e between
growth and chaos. Instead of drifting from one experience to
another, one sights a purpose—a higher state of consciousness—and
aims for it. The Vedic seers were unwavering in their belief that
fulllment is the natural tendency of life. Growth, evolution, the
bewildering activity of the mind are not chaotic. They are trying to
break out of the nite and into the innite. Without apply ing any kind of esoteric terminology, we can say
that for Sidney, reality is widening, breaking out of the usual
patterns that bolster our sense of what is acceptable and tolerable. Even to bend these boundaries can create a feeling of vertigo, as if
the ground itself and not just our assumptions was being cut out
from under us.One time a young patient entered my oce with the startling
words “Namaste kya hal hai, Doctor  sahib?”  It would not be at all
startling for an Indian to say, “Greetings, doctor, how are you?” but
this man had blue eyes and curly blond hair. “Where did you learn to speak Hindi so well?” I asked curiously. “You hardly have any accent at all.”
“I picke d it up in New Delhi, ” he replied. “I was at Hindu College
for a while, and I was born and raised in Kashmir.” I accepted this
explanation, and we went into his medical complaint, which was
minor. After writing out a prescription, I was about to close his le
when I noticed that it read, “Place of birth: Santa Barbara, Calif.”
“Wait a minute,” I said. “Didn’t you say you were born in
Kashmir?”
“That’s right.”
“But your chart says you were born in Santa Barbara.”
“I should have explained,” he murmured without missing a beat,
“I was born in Kashmir last time.”
“Oh. Is that also when you learned Hindi?”
“Right.” His tone of voice remained blandly matter-of-fact. My
rst instinct was to keep asking him questions to see if he would
give me a few overt signs of mental disturbance. “I notic e that you work as a bartender at a hotel down town,” I
said. “That’s not a very pure place, I mean for someone who is
sensitive enough to remember his past lives.”
“I know,” he sighed, “but I stay there out of nostalgia. It reminds
me of the ocer’s mess at Mhow.” Mhow was one of the most
famous military outposts established by the British in central India. It is still so large that most Indian army ocers can count on being
stationed there at least once in their careers. “You remember Mhow, too?” I asked. “Sure,” he said cheerfully, “that’s where I was killed.” We
continued to chat amiably in this vein, as if nothing unusual was
going on, and after a few minutes I reluctantly let him go. At the
time, I felt guilty that I hadn ’t injected him with 100 milligrams of
Thorazine to calm his hallu cinations before committing him to a
psychiatric ward. Now I nd it dicult to separate his strangenessfrom my own discomfort, which was making him seem strange. It is
a mark  of our times that all manner of “impossible” things


 These prophylaxes had been working for me, but I was particularly vulnerable to
people with breast cancer. I also began detoxification dieting, took more supplements, and used acupressure and reflexology as my main lines of attack. My healing diet consisted of raw food exclusively. I allowed myself fruits (not sweet fruits) and vegetables (including a lot  of raw
cabbage because vegetables in the cabbage family such as cauliflower and broccoli are known to have a healing effect on cance r),
raw almonds, raw apricot kernels, and some sprouted grains and legumes. I drank diluted carrot juice, and a chlorophyll drink
made up of wheat grass and barley green and aloe vera juice. I took echinaechia, red clover, and fenugreek seeds. I worked all  the
acupuncture points on my body that strengthen the immune system, including the thymus gland, lymph nodes, and spleen. I also
worked the meridians, and reflex points for the liver, and large intestine. I massaged the breast along the natural lines of l ymphatic
drainage from the area. Last, and of great importance, I knew that the treatment would work, and that the tumor would  quickly disappear. It did vanish
totally in three months. It would have gone away quicker if I had water fasted, but I was unable to do this because I needed
physical strength to care for my resident patients and family. Eighteen years have passed si nce that episode, and I have had no further reappearance of breast tumors. At age 55 I still have all
my body parts, and have had no surgery except the original lumpectomy. Many, viewing my muscles and athletic performance,
would say my health is exception al but I know my own frailties and make sure I do not aggravate them. I still have exactly the
same organ deficiencies as other cancer patients and must keep a very short leash on my lifestyle. If for some reason I wanted to make my life very short, al l I would have to do would be to abandon my diet, stop taking
supplements, eat red meat and ice cream every day and be unhappy about something. Incidentally, I have had many residential
clients with breast cancer since then, and have not taken on their sym ptoms, so I can assume that I have safely passed that hurdle. I've helped dozens of cases of simple breast cancer where my treatment began before the cancer broadly spread. Kelly's case
was not the easiest of this group, nor the hardest. Sometimes ther e was lymphatic involvement that the medical doctors had not yet
treated in any way. All but one of my early -onset breast cancer cases recovered. I believe those are far better results than achieved
by AMA treatment. Before I crow too much, let me str ess that every one of these women was a good candidate for recovery –under 40 years old,
ambulatory and did not feel very sick. And most importantly, every one of them had received no other debilitating medical
treatment except a needle biopsy or simple lum pectomy. None of these women had old tumors (known about for more than six
months) and none of the tumors were enormous (nothing larger than a walnut). Clearly, this group is not representative of the average breast cancer case. Hygienic therapy for c ancer is a radical idea these
days and tends to attract younger people, or older, desperate people who have already been through the works. In every one of  my
simple cases the tumors were reabsorbed by the body during the thirty days of water fasting and t he client left happy. Except one. I think I should describe this unsuccessful case, this "dirty case," so my readers get a more balanced idea of ho w
fearsome cancer really isn't if the sick person can clearly resolve to get better and has no problem ab out achieving wellness. Marie was an artisan and musician from Seattle who grew up back East in an upper -middle class dysfunctional family. She was
in her late twenties. She had been sexually abused by an older brother, was highly reactive, and had nev er been able to
communicate honestly with anyone except her lesbian lover (maybe, about some things). Three years prior to coming to see me Marie had been medically diagnosed as having breast cancer and had been advised to
have immediate surgery. She ignored this advice; Marie never told her friends, said nothing to her family and tried to conceal it
from her lover because she did not want to disrupt their life together. On her own, she did begin eating a Macrobiotic diet. In spite of this diet, t he tumor grew, but grew very slowly. After two years
the tumor was discovered by her lover, who after a year of exhausting and upsetting arguments, forced Marie to seek treatment. Since Marie adamantly refused to go the conventional medical route, she ende d up on my doorstep as a compromise. By this time the tumor was the size of a fist and had broken through the skin of the left breast. It was very ugly, very hard. Biokinesiology showed the usual deadly triangle and other associated organ weakneses typ ical of cancer. Marie began fasting on
water with colonics and poultices and bodywork and counseling and supplements. At the end of the water fast, Marie looked muc h
healthier, with clear eyes and clear skin and had a sort of shine about her, but the tumor  had only receded enough for the skin to
close over it; it was still large, and very hard. To fully heal, Marie probably needed at least two more water fasts of equal  length
interspersed with a few months on a raw food diet. But she lacked the personal tou ghness to confront another fast in the near
future. Nor was she emotionally up to what she regarded as the deprivation of a long -term raw foods healing diet. So I advised her to seek other treatment. Still unwilling to accept standard medical management of her case, Marie chose to g o
to the Philippines to have "psychic surgery. " She was excited and optimistic about this; I was interested myself because I wa s
dubious about this magical procedure; if Marie went I would have a chance to see the results (if any) on a person I was very
familiar with. Marie had her tickets and was due to leave in days when her lover, against Marie's directly -stated wishes, called her
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her parents and brother (the one who had abused her) flew to Oregon and surprisingly appeared the next day in a state of viol ent
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