on Lake Baikal.
When I was still studying with Professor Y.S.
Nikolayev, he told me that when starting treat-
ment of bronchial asthma patients, you have to
make sure it’s not hormone -dependent, and you
will gain experience and achieve positive healing
effects.
A mother and her daughter came for an ap-
pointment. The daughter was very thin and
slouching. She looked like if she was 11 years old,
although she was 1 4. She had an inhaler in her
Copyright © Vera Giovanna Bani 2019 www.dryfasting.infoThis Ebook was purchased by Gilberto Franchi email: gilbertofranchi@hotmail.frhands. By that time, I certainly had many pa-
tients with asthma, but none of them were this
young and thin. Deep inside, I doubted whether
to accept her as a patient, but then her tearful
mother told me the following story, “ My daugh-
ter went to a school disco with her friends, and she
had an asthma attack there. For some reason, I
was worried that day. I felt restless and anxious. I
got off work and ran home. When I opened the
door, I saw my girl hanging on a clothesline.
Thank G od, everything was fine and I managed
to save her."
When I asked her why she did it, she told me:
“Why would I want this kind of life? I’m afraid
to even leave the apartment.”
Copyright © Vera Giovanna Bani 2019 www.dryfasting.infoThis Ebook was purchased by Gilberto Franchi email: gilbertofranchi@hotmail.frHer mother told me, “As soon as we heard that
asthma is treated with fasting at the Goryachinsk
resort, we came here right away.”
 Of course, after hearing this story, I couldn’t
refuse them. The girl was patient and had very
strong willpower. In general, I’ve noticed that al-
most all patients with asthma have a strong will
and a gre at desire to recover. The disease and
asthma attacks, which resemble death, probably
impact their character. Her first water  fasting pe-
riod had lasted 14 days. After completing it, her
weight was 36 kg, and I decided to end her fast-
ing. After the first fast, she didn’t entirely stop
using the inhaler, but her asthma attacks became
milder and less frequent. She had regular fasting
days and came back 1 year later. After the second
fasting period, her asthma was cured completely,
Copyright © Vera Giovanna Bani 2019 www.dryfasting.infoThis Ebook was purchased by Gilberto Franchi email: gilbertofranchi@hotmail.fralong with all of her gynecolo gical problems. She
gained healthy weight, and she now has two kids.
I met her at the All -Russian conference on fast-
ing therapy held in Ulan -Ude. I didn’t even rec-
ognize her at first because I saw a beautiful and
feminine woman. When I asked her about her
health condition, she told me that she has for-
gotten about asthma entirely.
My patient told me that his friend with bron-
chial asthma wanted to come to an appointment
with me. I saw this “old man.” He was 64 years
old, but he looked as if he was 80 because he was
crooked, hunchbacked, and had severe asthma
attacks. When there was no asthma attack, he
was gasping and wheezing. He was wordy when
talking about his condition, saying, “ Damn it, it
tortures me, especially in the spring, when I need
Copyright © Vera Giovanna Bani 2019 www.dryfasting.infoThis Ebook was purchased by Gilberto Franchi email: gilbertofranchi@hotmail.frto work. I’m a gardener, and when the attacks
start, I fall right down on the ground. It has tor-
tured me for over 35 years. I guess it’s time for me
to die. Although doctors have treated me many
times, nothing helped.”
The most important thing is that he’s never
taken any hormones. That’s why he had a
chance. That’s what I thought. I told him about
our therapy and how to prepare for it. A month
later, he came to our clinic in Altay. The most
interesting thing is that during the preparation
phase (he was on a vegetarian diet and cleansed
the liver), he lost 10 kg. He used to eat meat three
times a day. When he stopped eating meat, he
started losing a lot of weight. Dry fasting therapy
had a great effect on him, and he threw his in-
haler out on the 4th day.
Copyright © Vera Giovanna Bani 2019 www.dryfasting.infoThis Ebook was purchased by Gilberto Franchi email: gilbertofranchi@hotmail.frOf course, the Al tay Mountains have a unique
healing microclimate that greatly enhances the
effects of fasting. He walked 5 kilometers a day
(he covered this distance for the first time in the
last 20 years), admiring nature. He got up early
every morning and walked  while the dew was
still on the ground. His second fasting period
had lasted for 9 days. When he was leaving, we
somehow found his inhaler lying behind the
sofa, but I was afraid that his asthma would re-
appear after returning to the ecologically con-
taminated city. We met 1 year later. He came to
my appointment with a pocket full of inhalers
that he habitually kept obtaining at the phar-
macy. “I should go to the flea market and sell
them,” he said sarcastically.
Copyright © Vera Giovanna Bani 2019 www.dryfasting.infoThis Ebook was purchased by Gilberto Franchi email: gilbertofranchi@hotmail.frOne day, my regular patient called me late in
the evening. She said that her brother had a pul-
monary abscess and he was supposed to undergo
surgery. A pulmonary abscess is an infected fu-
sion of the lung tissue, separated from the sur-
rounding tissue by a capsule. It’s caused by mi-
crobial flora (in most cases, Staphylococcus).
Considering the powerful anti -inflammatory
effect of DF and the fact that the body shouldn’t
contain any pathological fluid during this pe-
riod, I agreed to do help him. He has fasted for 9
days with relative ease because he had no appe-
tite at all due to intoxication. I was surprised that
he had calmly read books for 9 days, though al-
most all patients tell me that they usually have
no desire to read books or watch TV. After 5
days of DF, his symptoms of intoxication
Copyright © Vera Giovanna Bani 2019 www.dryfasting.infoThis Ebook was purchased by Gilberto Franchi email: gilbertofranchi@hotmail.frstopped, along with the low- grade fever. When
he came home and got an X -ray, and then went
to see a surgeon, who carefully studied it and
said: " Whoever assigned you to undergo surgery is
a fool, because you have nothing in your
lungs. "(...)
Why is therapeutic fasting effective in treating
bronchopulmonary pathology? Asthma attacks
are a toxic storm that happens when mucus pro-
duction can no longer handle the burden put on
it.
The liver is one of the most problematic organs
in patients with bronchial asthma. When we put
leeches on the liver area before fasting, I’ve never
seen good -quality blood. All the patients who
cleansed the liver before fasting are always
amazed by the detox results. Fasting cleanses the
Copyright © Vera Giovanna Bani 2019 www.dryfasting.infoThis Ebook was purchased by Gilberto Franchi email: gilbertofranchi@hotmail.frmain filter very effectively. During fasting, the
blood gets rid of all t hings extraneous, and the
plasma becomes transparent and clean as a whis-
tle, everything is balanced, including coagula-
tion factors.
In this regard, therapeutic fasting cleanses the
blood better than hemosorption or hemodialy-
sis. As we know, bronchial edema  caused by al-
lergic inflammation is one of the main patholog-
ical mechanisms in asthma. When there is no
liquid, bronchial edema and inflammation dis-
appear on the 3rd day of dry fasting, and subse-
quently the adrenal cortex function of hormone
(cortisol) secretion stabilizes gradually.
The function of the adrenal cortex reaches its
highest point on approximately the 5th day of
DF. The amount of glucocorticoids flooding the
Copyright © Vera Giovanna Bani 2019 www.dryfasting.infoThis Ebook was purchased by Gilberto Franchi email: gilbertofranchi@hotmail.frblood is three times greater than usual and has a
powerful anti -inflammatory effect, th us sup-
pressing all the inflammation sites in the body.
After all, we know that glucocorticoids are the
most powerful anti -inflammatory


, which he did overnight.
Moreover, caffeine decreases the amount of pepsin in your body. Pepsin is use d in the digestion of protein. Ironically, many
coffee drinkers on the standard American diet criticize the raw diet  because they believe they would not receive “enough” protein every day, while their daily intake of coffee impedes their absorption of th e very protein they claim they need.
Caffeine is also known to deplete the body of water, calcium, potassium, manga nese, and the vitamin B complex. Caffeine is
just one of many toxic substances that can be found in coffee.

Should I continue taking my medications?
The medical profession and its supporting industry, the medico pharmaceut ical cartel, operate from the theory that thousands
of separate illnesses exist whose symptoms can be treated or suppressed by  ingesting synthetic chemical compounds. The Natural
Hygiene approach is entirely different.
We recognize that genetically inherited abnormalities exist, us ually arising from generations of poor dietary and lifestyle
choices, and that very little can be done about these. Otherwise, however, we propose that there is only one illness: toxemia. This is
a condition of unclean blood and tissues, caused primarily by improper diet and li festyle. Unchecked, toxemia and its attendant
enervation (nervous exhaustion) get progressively worse over the y ears, leading to all manner of symptoms.
People find this very difficult to comprehend, but we must remember that t he symptoms are not the disease. Rather, symptoms
are actually the body’s methods of coping with toxemia. In order to “cur e” a disease condition, such as diabetes, cancer, or
cardiovascular disease, one must eliminate the underlying toxemia  of which the “disease” is only a manifestation.
As you begin to eat a healthy 80/10/10  raw diet, you will no longer overload your body on a daily basis with toxic residue
from food. Your body will begin to clean your blood, tissues, and organs of their toxic ity, and the medical condition(s) for which you
are taking the pharmaceutical medicine(s) will fade away. Check wi th your doctor as your health improves, in time he or she will
likely agree that your need to medicate will become obsolete.
Generally, the younger you are and the less time the body has spent in th e toxic state, the more rapidly it will clean itself. An
older person with more accompanying degeneration and accumulated toxici ty may take longer to cleanse and return to a healthy
state. Nevertheless, limited only by its vitality level, the body will  respond positively to cessation of the daily insult of cooked foods
and high-fat raw foods and to their replacement with whole, fresh, ripe, ra w fruits and vegetables. Still, food is only one part of
healthful living, and proper eating will never result in health in  and of itself.
Pharmaceutical medicines are toxic substances that you introduce  into your system at your own peril. Rarely are any claims
made that a drug will cure any particular chronic disease. At best, th ey usually profess only to substitute one set of symptoms for
another.

The Myth of the “Cure”
The very notion that “cure” is possible is preposterous. Healing, on the other hand is not only possible but is ongoing. The
inborn healing intelligence of the body is always  at work, repairing us and compensating for the challenges we subject it  to. This
healing occurs as quickly and efficiently as possible given our le vel of vital energy—and in a priority order we cannot comprehend.
All attempts (both conventional and “alternative”) to aid this pr ocess through outside interventions or treatments or ingestion of any
external substances only shift symptoms and create greater problems  for the body in the long run.
Healing comes through cessation of cause. We are never cured from a dis ease or symptom, for if we once again participate in
its cause the body again begins the process of generating the symptoms i n response.
The fact that pharmaceutical drugs are sold legally over the counte r or are prescribed by licensed physicians does not make
them any less dangerous to health than street drugs. Over 100,000 people die eac h year from the side effects of these patented
medicines. No one has ever died from eating an adequate supply of fruits and v egetables.
The advice to continue or curtail a particular medication is beyond the s cope of this book. However, any reputable physician
should encourage his or her patients to improve their underlying healt h so as to make the continued reliance on pharmaceutical
medications unnecessary.

How can I stay raw in the winter cold?
Fortunately, most folks who live in colder climates have homes in which  to eat, sleep, work, and live. We maintain our homes
at comfortable temperatures. People continue to drink cold beer and eat ice cr eam in the winter. They eat hot food in the heat of
summer. Neither geography nor the seasons are valid reasons for us to ch ange our diet from 80/10/10.
If in cold weather a person finds that they need more food, it is perfectly ac ceptable to increase consumption. The
caloronutrient percentages should not change appreciably, however, jus t as it does not change whether a person consumes 1,500
calories per day or 4,500 calories per day. Of course, it is almost always a healt hy idea to take a winter vacation to a warm-
weather climate if you live in a location where this season is parti cularly harsh.

Is there such a thing as foods that heal?
It is important to understand that foods don’t heal us; the body does all the  healing. Foods, cooked or raw, simply supply the materials the body uses to perform its various functions. However, low-fa t raw vegan foods provide the widest range of high-quality
nutrients and are, therefore, more likely to furnish the perfect proporti on of raw materials needed by the body for healing.
Beyond that, no specific raw food is better for “healing” than any othe r. Each supplies a form of raw material that the body
may need and use. Unlike cooked foods, raw foods do this without leaving a toxic resi due that can overwhelm the body’s ability to
maintain a healthy, balanced state.
A good variety of low-fat raw vegan foods in the diet is more than adequate to a ttain, regain, or maintain health. It is always
healthiest and most economical to emphasize in-season foods that are gr own locally, as these will likely be the freshest. It is best to
seek out variety over the course of the year, rather than combining foods a t every meal, every day, or even every week.

Is it all right to juice fruits and vegetables?
With a few exceptions, it is preferable to consume the whole foods rather t han to extract and drink part of them. Drinking fruit
or vegetable juice without the pulp being present to slow the absorption rat e of the nutrients can spike the blood sugar and throw
your blood chemistry out of balance.
One exception is fresh-squeezed citrus fruits, since a significa nt portion of the pulp is generally retained with the juice. The
other “exceptions” are to blend fruits such as melons into a watery  slush or to make fruit smoothies out of fruits like bananas,
strawberries, peaches, or mangos. Liquefying a blender full of whole frui t turns it into a thick smoothie, while keeping the entire
nutritional package together. Blending whole tomato, celery, and orange m akes a thick, tasty, salad dressing.

Do I need to take supplements?
You have no need for supplements if you are eating a calorically adequate  low-fat plant-based raw diet, engaging in frequent
vigorous activity, and otherwise living a healthful lifestyle. A ll the vitamins, minerals and nutrients any body needs are amply suppli ed
through the variety of fruits, vegetables, and leafy greens found in a  healthful diet.
That said, the health of each individual always takes priority over any  philosophical position. In individual cases, it may be
necessary to supplement the diet nutritionally during the initial  phases of lifestyle change rather than risk potential health damag e. One
example of this is a possible need to supplement B 12. If you experience extended periods of extreme stress, are nursing, eati ng too
much frozen food, are in transition, or your food is not grown in healthy soil, su pplementing this nutrient for a short period of time
may be beneficial. Supplementation would be done solely to allow time for the be nefits of correct living to accrue or for extenuating
circumstances to pass.
Nonetheless, the amount of nutrients that we require, across the board, i s far less than conventional guidelines would have us
believe. When the body is in a fit and healthy state and all systems are  working optimally, we experience superior absorption and
utilization and overall greater efficiency in every aspect of cel lular function. When we slow down and gum up the works with fat,
however, it’s a different story. And supplement vendors capitalize on  this fact to your detriment.
People have come to equate nutrition with pills, powders, and potions, rather th an with whole foods from nature. Ironically,
you generally won’t find a single food of any kind in most “health-food” store s. Their products, no matter how “whole” or “natural”
the ingredients, may shift symptoms but do not and cannot  create true health.
If “health


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<|eot_id|><|begin_of_text|>Bringers
of the
Light
By Neale Donald Walsch
Author of Conversations with God
Copyright  1995 by Neale Donald Walsch
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10  9  8  7  6  5  4  3  2  1In memory of
Francis H. Treon
a Futzu (Master) in Gohn Dagow
(a classical, southern Chinese, soft,
monk form of self development),
who devoted his life to being a
Bringer of the Light.The world needs your
Light now.
Not tomorrow.  Now.
Of course, you know this.  That’s why you’ve found
your way to this book.
This book will tell you how to shine your Light.
It’s a very simple book, about a very simple process.Yet the process, though simple, may not seem easy.
So listen.  Watch.  Pay attention.
Listen to what this book has to say.  Watch the
results in your life.  And pay attention to how it’s all
falling together.
It is falling together, you know.  It may not look
like it, but it is.  Usually when your life looks like it’s
falling apart, it’s really falling together.  Often, for
the first time.
There’s a reason for that.  It has to do with a very
sound metaphysical principle.  Briefly stated:As soon as you decide Who and What You Are,
everything unlike it will come into the space.
Life has no choice but to show up this way, and so
you can expect it as sure as you’re reading this.
It is important to understand this principle if you
are going to be a Bringer of the Light.   It is a principle
you must understand, or you cannot hope to under-
take this work.
However, before exploring this principle, you
should be thanked.  You should be thanked for be-ing the kind of person who would want to read this
book.  You don’t know how much that means to the
world right now.
Unless you do.
There’s a lot of pain out there.  There’s a lot of
darkness.  The world needs your Light right now.
It really does.
So...glad you could show up.  Now the fun starts.
Now the challenge gets underway in earnest.  Now2Bringers of the LightNeale Donald Walsch 3
the healing begins.
With you as the Healer.That’s what you’re here for, as if you didn’t know.
That’s why you came to the Earth, in this body, in
this time and in this place.
A Course in Miracles  puts it very directly:
You are in the room to heal the room.
You are in the space to heal the space.
There is no other reason for you to be here.All the information in this book falls into one of
two categories: Principles and Steps.  There are five
of each.  That is, Five Steps  toward becoming a
Bringer of the Light,  and Five Principles  which may
be used to better guide those steps.
One of these Principles has just been stated.  It
will be necessary to understand each of the Five Prin-
ciples in order to take the Steps necessary to be what
you now declare that you wish to be.
This book will be woven like a tapestry, with the
Principles intertwined into a text describing the
Steps, so that you will clearly see the relationship
between the two.4Bringers of the LightLet us look, then, at the first Step in your
process of becoming a Bringer of the Light
If you’re like most people, you may not have given
Life Purpose much thought in your earlier years.  As
a result, you may have spent a great deal of time do-
ing things which at the end of your life will not mat-ter; will mean nothing.  Not to you, not to anyone.
What you really have to do if you want to get on the
fast track of evolution is to put each golden momentof Life to its highest and best use.  You cannot know
what that is unless and until you decide on a
Bringers Step 1
Get clear about the
purpose of your life.
Neale Donald Walsch 5Purpose.  That is, you cannot decide how to get where
you are going until you decide  where  you are going.
One day a man stopped his car at the corner of a
friendly street in a friendly town and motioned to a
friendly person standing nearby.
“Excuse me,” the driver said, “but I seem to be
lost.  Could you kindly give me directions?”
“Certainly, sir,” said the person on the street.
“Where are you trying to go?”
“I don’t know,” the driver answered.
“Well, sir,” said the person who was trying to help him,
“You must first tell me where you want to go before I cantell you how to get there.”
If your life is directionless, it is because you have
not set a direction.  If your life is without accom-
plishment, it is because you do not know what you
are seeking to accomplish.  If your life has seemedpointless, it is because you have not sought to use it
as a tool with which to make  a point.
Which brings us to Principle #1: Life is pointless.6Bringers of the LightNeale Donald Walsch 7
Principle  #1
Life
is pointless...
and that is
God’s Greatest Gift.8Bringers of the Light
This may come as a shock to many of you who
think that there is a point to life, and that it
is our job to find it, to uncover it, to learn it, to un-
ravel it, to somehow, someday, somewhere discover
it — and then live up to it.
It may come as a shock also to many others of you
who think that you have already  discovered the Point
of Life, and are living up to it.  (Most people who fall
into this category haven’t really “discovered” the
Point of Life, they’ve been told what the Point of Life
is, and they’ve accepted that.)
Yet there is no Point to it all.  Life has no point.  If
Life had a Point, who would assign it one?  And if
you say God, why would God create the Point, thenmake us all search for it for 50 years?  (And, as a
society, for 50 thousand  years.)   And if you say God
does not make us search, but has given us the an-swer, why did God not give us the answer in a way in
which we could easily understand it, and with a for-
mula upon which we could all agree?  And if you saythat God has done that, then you have not looked atNeale Donald Walsch 9
the world lately.
No, God has not done that.  And the reason God
has not told us what the Point of Life


 find it essential to soap making, and it eliminates a slew of other
chemicals that you would need to add to recreate its effects.
4. Weight Loss
Coconut oil and weight loss-what’s really going on? Well, if you sit around eating coconut oil, you aren’t going
to lose weight. However, if used to substitute other fats, it can help you drop the pounds by taking the place of
those other calories. Unlike most saturated fats, it’s mainly comprised of medium chain fatty acids, versus long
chain fatty acids. This difference in molecular structure means that it doesn’t get packed away as fat as easily and instead is sent straight to the liver to be metabolized, giving you a boost in energy. This energy in turn
makes exercising easier, and the exercise in turn helps you lose weight. Another major factor that it plays is as
an appetite suppressant. Craving something you shouldn’t be? Have a tablespoon or 2 of coconut oil, and that sensation won’t last long!
5. Energy Booster
If weight loss isn’t your goal, just run with the fact (no pun intended) that it gives you a great boost in energy-and who doesn’t need some help in that department every now and again? Some people also feel it helps
boost their mental alertness. There’s been a lot of hype about coconut oil lately, and there are so many claims
being made that it sounds nothing short of a miracle. Well it’s really not a cure-all, and what works for other people may not work for you, but it still is pretty dandy to have around. With a little bit of resourcefulness and a dash of creativity, you can find over one hundred ways to utilize this handy product.
Get a FREE 15oz Jar of Organic Coconut Oil - just pay $1.95 S&H!6. Prevent Stretch Marks
There is no proven way to completely prevent stretch marks- if or how extreme you get them actually comes
down largely to genetics-but anecdotal evidence is strong: keeping your belly soft and moisturized seems to
help. Coconut oil is deeply nourishing, and doesn’t just provide empty moisture that dries up quickly. Rich in
fatty acids and vitamin E, it penetrates the skin to provide moisture and (possibly) elasticity, as well as forming a barrier to help retain moisture. Apply 1-2 times daily over the course of pregnancy.
7. Itchy Dogs
My pup has atopic dermatitis, also known as the world’s worst allergies. He gets goopy eyes, scabby ears from scratching them too much, and will literally scratch himself raw and bloody without treatment. In addition to
his daily care regime, he gets coconut oil. From the inside out, coconut oil can help nourish the dry, irritated,
or inflamed skin that is the result of the inappropriate response to various allergens. It did not cure him of his allergies, though there are people who say it has gotten rid of their dog’s allergies completely, but it does
help reduce the itching. If your pup chews their paws and stains them red/pink/brown it can help in that
department as well, as that is also a sign of allergies. Start with ½ teaspoon a day and work your way up to 1 tablespoon for 40+ pound dogs, and 1-2 teaspoons for dogs that weigh less. They usually go crazy for it!
8. Fungal Infections
The medium chain fatty acids found abundantly in coconut oil are incredibly effective natural fungicides. In a (coco)nut shell, they naturally insert themselves into the fungal membrane, which is crucial to maintaining
the life of the fungus. This destruction of the membrane leads to the destruction of the fungus as a whole
and voila! The fungus is eradicated. It is important to be diligent with applications of the coconut oil until your symptoms have cleared.
9. Cold Sores
Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus, generally type 1, and as such they have no cure. If you harken back to science class, you’ll recall that bacteria can be wiped out, while a virus cannot. So how can
coconut oil possibly help? It doesn’t wipe out the virus, but it can inhibit its assembly and how it spreads.
Coconut oil contains a substance known as lauric acid. When combined with glycerol, it creates a substance known as monolaurin. Studies done so far have shown that monolaurin affects the lipid envelope of the virus,
and prevents the virus from reproducing how it normally would. In turn, it is not able to spread as efficiently
and tends not to last as long. Apply a bit of coconut oil directly to the sore several times a day.
10. Coffee Creamer
In replacement of higher calorie coffee creamers (such milk and sugar) stir a little coconut oil into your coffee for a sweet (but not “too sweet”) and healthy touch. Make sure to stir it in well! If you notice it floating to the
top, try stirring partway through your drink, or just add a little less next time. Make sure your joe is piping hot
when you add it in, otherwise you might get some unwanted unmelted coconut oil popping up.
Get a FREE 15oz Jar of Organic Coconut Oil - just pay $1.95 S&H!11. Healthy Wood Polish
Most wood polish coats surfaces in a slick layer of synthetic chemicals, which makes the wood look all sleek
and shiny…for a little bit. Coconut oil, on the other hand, sinks into the wood and keeps it looking “healthy”
longer. The appearance is much more natural, and it stays that way. It may not look as dramatic as a store
bought polisher, but I find it a much more pleasant and effective option to keeping wood looking it’s best.
12. Lower Cholesterol and Risk of Heart Disease
Cholesterol is a waxy substance found your cells, which helps continuously build more vital cells. It goes about its way through your blood stream attached to proteins known as lipoproteins. There are low-density
lipoproteins (LDL) and high-density lipoproteins (HDL.) HDL is the “good” cholesterol-you want to lower LDL,
but raise HDL. LDL carries cholesterol throughout your body and delivers it to organs and tissues. The problem is, if you have too much cholesterol, the excess keeps circulating. The constantly circulating LDL will eventually
penetrate blood vessel walls where they build up plaques and narrow blood vessels, sometimes to the point
blocking blood flow, causing coronary artery disease. HDL, on the other hand, picks up excess cholesterol and brings it to your liver to be broken down. Coconut oil, probably due to its high levels of lauric acid, will
boost HDL.  There’s no solid evidence saying that coconut oil alone will prevent heart disease, but there is
solid evidence that it boosts HDL, therefore lowering cholesterol, and hypothetically reducing the risk of heart disease. Take ½-1 tablespoon daily.
13. Reduce Risk (or effect) of Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s is devastating to all who experience it, whether personally or with a friend or family member. It is no wonder that we search so desperately for a cure. The word that coconut oil could possibly “cure” or
prevent Alzheimer’s started circulating with vigor when a pediatrician published a book about feeding coconut
oil to her husband, who suffered from Alzheimer’s, and got positive results. Other studies have confirmed that ketones, which are essentially “brain food” provided to keep the brain functioning when the body runs lower
on glucose, can help improve memory, and potentially “reverse” the effects of Alzheimer’s. It’s a much more
complex subject and process, but that’s it in a really wrapped up nutshell. The dosing that I have uncovered implies 2 teaspoons taken daily with food to help improve cognitive function.
14. Soothe Fly Bites
Oh the sweet relief of coconut oil. When the black flies start biting, it’s the first thing to reach for. I use it the most on my horse come summertime to soothe any nasty bites that she gets, but don’t hesitate to dab a little
on myself (or the dogs.) Just get a little on your fingertips and apply it directly to the bite.
15. Fight Acne
Our bodies are rich with bacteria that are naturally present, and necessary, to maintain our health. There are
instances though where some people find themselves with a specific strain of bacteria (generally thought to be
Propionibacterium acnes) that grows its population past the point of being welcome, as too much of it causes
acne. While P. acnes is becoming increasingly resistant to antibiotics, coconut oil is an all-natural way to reduce the overgrowth. You can also mix in a little drop of tee tree oil for an extra anti-bacterial kick. Be aware that tea
tree has a very…distinct aroma. Not bad per say, just strong.
Get a FREE 15oz Jar of Organic Coconut Oil - just pay $1.95 S&H!16. Oil/Butter Replacement
There’s no better way to get the benefits of coconut oil than to replace other less desirable fats with it. When
cooking or baking, substitute it for butter or just about any oil. It lends moisture, freshness, and richness to
baked goods, and a subtle complimentary flavor to savory dishes.  How much you substitute will depend on
the recipe you are making. For baking, most people will fall in the 1:1 ratio or 80% coconut oil 20% water when subbing for butter. For basic cakes, cookies, and brownies I find 1:1 to be sufficient.


-six native girls the thirty-
three with the best teeth were used as a control group. The remaining thirty-three were given the
additional fat-soluble vitamins A and D in the form of two teaspoons of cod liver oil per day. The
diet of both the control group and the test group was otherwise the same. In six months' time the group
taking cod liver oil was 41.75 per cent more resistant to tooth cavities than the previously more
immune control group not taking cod liver oil.
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The Best Cod Liver Oil
Recently someone wrote me concerning a miraculous recovery from tooth decay. He had been
suffering from a toothache for six months, made two dental visits, received two new fillings on the
same tooth yet the toothache continued unabated. The dentist recommended a root canal and a crown
to stop the pain. After one serving of cod liver oil, the sufferer’s pain completely disappeared and has
not returned.
Not all cod liver oils are alike. Cod liver oils purchased at health food stores do not have any of their
natural vitamin D intact. Commercial cod liver oil production includes alkali refining, bleaching,
winterization which removes saturated fats, and deodorization which removes pesticides but also
vitamins A and D.
31
 In this process fat-soluble vitamin D is completely destroyed, and fat-soluble
vitamin A is mostly destroyed.
The best available cod liver oil in health food stores seems to be Nordic Naturals ® Arctic™ Cod
Liver Oil without vitamin D added. This product contains no natural fat-soluble vitamin D. If a brand
of store-bought cod liver oil has vitamin D on the label, it is highly likely to be artificial vitamin D 3
added to the cod liver oil.
32
 That the vitamin D is not from the cod liver is not revealed on the labels.
Most cod liver oils also have a fractionated form of vitamin E added as a preservative. I have
learned of people who developed allergic responses such as warts and headaches to the d-alpha
tocopherol preservative added to cod liver oil if they take large dosages. Because of the distillation
process, there isn’t much of a fishy taste and these cod liver oils are very easy to take. But the key
benefit of the cod liver oil to combat tooth decay is the fat-soluble vitamin D, and commercial
varieties just don’t have it in its natural form.
Green Pasture™ produces the highest quality, most nutrient-dense cod liver oil on the market called
Blue Ice™ fermented cod liver oil. It contains all of the cod liver’s vitamin D intact because they use
a fermentation process rather than a distillation process. The cod liver oil is never heated and it is
carefully filtered to keep in all of the natural vitamins. As a result of the fermentation there can be a
moderate biting aftertaste, which is not a problem for most people. Green Pasture™ does not heat
their product, and the lactic acid fermentation along with the nutrients in the cod liver naturally
preserve the oil so there is nothing synthetic in it. I personally use Green Pasture’s™ fermented cod
liver oil and so does my family including my 2 ½-year-old daughter. The high quality of fat-soluble
vitamins in the fermented oil gives your body the vitamins in the forms it needs them. If you plan on
consuming cod liver oil regularly, Green Pasture™ is the safest way to go. To purchase your
fermented cod liver oil, go to
www.codliveroilshop.comCod Liver Oil Dosage
¼ - ½ teaspoon 2-3 times per day for teens and adults for a total of ½ – 1½ teaspoons per day
The amount of cod liver oil you should take depends on your deficiency of fat-soluble vitamins A and
D, your weight, your level of sun exposure and your overall health. I suggest starting with this dosage
level, and then either increase or decrease your dose depending on what feels best for you. Don’t be
afraid to skip taking cod liver oil on some days, and to take more on other days. 2½ of Green
Pasture’s™ cod liver oil capsules equals about a quarter teaspoon.Weston Price’s Activator X
In June, Dr. Price witnessed the natives of the Loetschental Valley “thank the kind Father for evidence
of his Being in the life-giving qualities of butter and cheese when the cows eat the grass near the
snow line.”
33
 The evidence of his Being, Weston Price determined, is a hormone similar to vitamin D
which he called Activator X. Dr. Price theorized, “There must be some food substance that is not
adequately provided in modern nutrition...”
34
 He thought this because skeletons of indigenous people
show perfect bone growth and immunity to tooth decay. Activator X is this missing nutrient. Activator
X is found in its highest concentration in grass-fed dairy, when the animals graze on rapidly growing
green grass, and is also present in fish eggs, and the organs and fat of some land animals when they
graze on rapidly growing plants.
35
Activator X likely comes from plant steroids during a period of new growth which are then converted
by the animal’s body into the tooth-remineralizing force called Activator X.
36
 In my experience
having grass-fed butter in your diet is essential in order to remineralize tooth decay. The content of
Activator X in butter can be seen by its pigment. The period of rapid growth for grass occurs
anywhere from May through September, depending on the particular climate. The more yellow and
orange the summer butter, the more vitamin rich it likely is. Activator X-rich butter is a factor of the
soil, the time of the year, the breed of the animal and the types of grasses, herbs and legumes
consumed. Grass-fed butter is not always rich in Activator X, but only rich when there is rapid new
growth.
Dr. Price found that Activator X-rich butter could heal rickets and that it brought blood serum calcium
and phosphorous ratios towards normal.
 In practical experiments as well as with lab animals, Dr.
Price found that combining cod liver oil with yellow summer butter created a synergistic effect.
Fat Soluble Activator X
Food
X-Factor High Vitamin Butter Oil
Raw Butter or Ghee from Grassfed Butter when the animal eats rapidly growing green grass.
Raw Cream from dairy animals eating rapidly growing green grass
Fish Eggs
Foods Highly Likely Containing Activator X
But not certain on potency
The mustard and tomalley (innards) of crab and lobsterSkate Liver Oil
Animal Livers when the animals eat rapidly growing grass
Goose or Duck Liver
Bone Marrow
Animal glands, such as thyroid when they eat rapidly growing grass
Intestines of animals when they eat rapidly growing grass
Small amounts in Grass-fed Cheese from rapidly growing grass
Small amounts in Grass-fed Eggs
Blood from animals consuming rapidly growing grass
Without clear tests and scientific studies on Activator X, I could not provide specific figures for these
data tables. Besides fish eggs and grass-fed spring or summer butter, there isn’t clear data on how
effective or potent each food source is in terms of its Activator X content. Where the potency is
unclear, I put foods into the highly likely Activator X category. From land animals, the Activator X
content is dependent on the season. For sea animals, they likely have moderate amounts of Activator
X year round depending on the animal.
I have found summer grass-fed butter to be highly effective in making teeth very hard, and in securing
loose teeth in their sockets by strengthening the periodontal ligament.
Green Pasture™ is the only company currently producing X-Factor Gold™ high vitamin butter oil. It
is extremely potent in its levels of Activator X and this product is not the same as ghee. As is the case
with everything I recommend in this book, it is your decision to use this product or not. It is a very
potent and convenient way to ensure you have plenty of Activator X in your diet.
Activator X Dosage
¼ teaspoon 2 – 3 times per day of X-factor Gold™ (½ - ¾ teaspoons daily)
- or -
1 teaspoon 2 – 3 times per day of spring / summer grass-fed butter
(1 – 1½ tablespoons daily)
- or -1 tablespoon of wild caught fish eggs per day
The best butter to use is raw grass-fed butter. Water buffalo, which is used in Africa and India, seems
to produce a high Activator X and vitamin D butterfat, but the high nutrient content of this fat could be
the result of the animal’s skin color, or the food they eat. Raw butter is better than pasteurized
because it has more healing effects on the body. If you are using X-Factor Gold™ capsules then 2
capsules are equal to about ¼ teaspoon. The effectiveness of the spring / summer grass-fed butter on
healing cavities varies widely depending on what types of grasses the cows eat. Fish eggs may also
vary by species in their Activator X content based upon what food the fish eats.
High Nutrient Butter Sources:
Local raw butter
 - Sources for local butter from grass-fed animals are available at:
www.realmilk.com
.
 The yellow butter is available from local sources during the spring and summer
after the cows eat rapidly growing green grass. You can save high vitamin butter for the winter by
freezing it.
Commercial pasteurized butter
 – Pasteurization damages the butter’s quality, but it does not destroy
activator X. The store brands


O infusion may have been due to the ability of DMSO to extract brain water rapidly and lower brain pressure as a result. The decrease of cerebral blood flow induced for 60 min after a bolus of DMSO in animals receiving 144 Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO) in Trauma and Disease
indomethacin implies that ICP was quickly lowered and was not a factor in affecting
cerebral blood flow levels.65
Another explanation may be that indomethacin’s inhibition of the cyclooxygenase
pathway controlling the synthesis of PGs may temporarily block DMSO’s ability to stimulate vasodilating PGs such as E
1 or I2 in cerebral endothelium to increase
cerebral blood flow.70–72
FREE RADICALS IN BRAIN INJURY
Free radicals are atoms that contain an unpaired electron in its outer orbit, making this atom highly reactive. This highly reactive process takes place by the free radical stealing an electron from a healthy molecule in order to become stable. Instead, the original free radical creates a new free radical, resulting in a chain reaction. Free radicals can be generated during the production of ATP in mitochondria.
These free radicals can leak from the mitochondria to form ROS, including super -
oxide anion and hydroxyl radicals. Free radicals use a number of biological pathways to create cell damage. For example, free radicals attack the nitrogenous bases of cell DNA where damaging mutations can result and prevent oxidative phosphoryla -
tion from taking place, thus preventing the cell from making ATP to fuel its energy metabolism. Repair of cell damage in the presence of decreased energy production following mitochondrial dysfunction aggravates cell damage by promoting second -
ary damage.
73
Secondary injury following brain trauma in humans or animals is characterized
by a host of pathophysiologic cascades that can additionally damage more brain mitochondria. These cascades include exposure of neurons to excitotoxic levels of excitatory neurotransmitters with intracellular calcium influx, of ROS, of production of peptides that participate in programmed cell death, and of glutamate generation, a primary mediator of mitochondrial dysfunction and delayed cell death.
74
Excessive free radical production can react with cell membranes, lipids, and
nucleic acids in a site-specific fashion that can unbalance proteins in healthy cells and damage or kill these cells.
75
Although free radicals perform some beneficial functions within the immune sys-
tem, their excess production can cause deadly toxic oxidation or oxidative stress.76
The brain is particularly vulnerable to oxidative stress following injury, and hence, much research has focused on how to arrest or reverse free radical damage after a traumatic or ischemic brain injury.
The role of toxic free radicals in brain trauma has been the object of numerous
studies in the past, and many therapies have been introduced to neutralize the pri -
mary and potentially secondary damages caused by these reactive molecules.
However, therapeutic strategies to control secondary damage following brain
trauma by focusing on blocking free radicals that generate oxidative products remain ineffective.
77
Nevertheless, studies carried out in preclinical models of traumatic brain injury
using DMSO have provided information that free radicals appear to be intimately involved in producing devastating brain cell damage and that blocking their chain reaction can lead to preserving brain tissue from further damage.145 DMSO in Basic Neuroprotection
A study by Ikeda and his colleagues,78 from Johns Hopkins University, looked at
the effects of DMSO and other hydroxyl radical scavengers such as dimethylthiourea
and deferoxamine in cats. A standard cortical freezing method for the production of vasogenic brain edema was used. The authors found a reduction in brain edema that correlated with a reduction of hydroxyl radicals in animals treated with DMSO and deferoxamine.
78 These results could be partly explained by the scavenging proper -
ties of DMSO when chain-propagating radicals such as the superoxide anion are present.
79,80
Superoxide has been associated with the pathophysiology of many diseases
including brain trauma, ischemic stroke, and inflammatory reactions. Superoxide can leak from brain mitochondria in response to these insults and convert to hydro -
gen peroxide, an important contributor to oxidative damage.
81
One study that supports the antioxidant-related damage caused by some mole -
cules that commonly develop after trauma showed DMSO’s antioxidant properties in rat brain homogenates were able to reduce both lipid peroxidation and protein oxida-tion induced by ferrous chloride/hydrogen peroxide.
82
The brain is a highly oxidative organ consuming 20% of the body’s oxygen even
though it represents only 2% of the total body weight. For this reason, oxidative activity involving ischemia or hypoxia resulting from brain trauma or stroke can have devastating effects on brain function if left untreated or when treatment is delayed.
83
Oxidative stress from ROS has been associated with the onset of systemic inflam -
mation, and it is generally recognized that increased oxidative activity plays an impor -
tant role in pathological process of brain tissue damage.84 The presence of excessive
free radical, ROS, and release of local inflammatory mediators, including cytokines, are a characteristic initiator of pathologic cascades following traumatic brain injury.
85,86
These inflammatory cytokines include inteleukin-6, nitric oxide, and tumor
necrosis factor-alpha (TNF- α). They can lead to complications affecting immuno -
suppression and result in severe, systemic inflammation with multiorgan damage, causing death within days or weeks following brain trauma.
87 As discussed earlier
(see also the section “Anti-Inflammatory” in Chapter 2), DMSO has been shown to significantly decrease the levels of nitric oxide, IL-6, and TNF- α in injured rats,
21,36,37
as well as the oxidative stress marker malondialdehyde (see the section “Burns and Scar Tissue” in Chapter 2).
NF-κB (nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells) is a pro -
tein complex that controls the transcription of DNA and modulates a large number of normal cellular processes, such as immune and inflammatory responses. DMSO has been shown to suppress the effects of activation of NF- κB immunoreactivity, which
is exerted by decreasing the production of TNF- α and inhibiting the transcription of
critically important adhesion molecules.
88
Finding a neuroprotective agent that can reduce systemic inflammation, cytokine
production, and free radicals after brain trauma is the task of numerous investigators that continues to this day. As seen in Figure 8.1, DMSO appears to fulfill many of
these requirements based on the research of this compound dating back to the early 1970s. This research will be reviewed in this section of this chapter beginning with a primary understanding of how cerebral blood flow behaves normally and after brain injury.146 Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO) in Trauma and Disease
CEREBRAL HEMODYNAMIC FUNCTION IN BRAIN INJURY
Traumatic brain injury is known to impair cerebral hemodynamic function.
Understanding and correcting hemodynamic dysfunction has become an impor -
tant therapeutic target in arresting or reversing secondary damage resulting from brain trauma, ischemia, or neurodegeneration from worsening or becoming irreversible.
Restoring cerebral blood flow to preinjury levels is a key therapeutic target
because when trauma, ischemia, or neurodegenerative damage occurs, nutrient delivery to the brain, including oxygen and glucose, which are the primordial mol -
ecules necessary for maintaining normal brain cell function, can fail to supply brain cells’ demand to carry out all metabolic activities.
Since most of the energy of the brain is obtained exclusively from aerobic meta -
bolic processes, a low supply and high demand for energy nutrients in the presence of trauma not only creates a neuronal energy crisis from the uncoupling of cerebral blood flow and metabolism but also ensures that motor, sensory, and cognitive func -
tions remain impaired or irreparably lost. Additionally, the brain cannot manufac-ture or store energy nutrients such as glucose and is totally dependent on optimal cerebral blood flow to deliver these nutrients as needed.
89
We will see in the “Cerebral Hemodynamic Function in Brain Injury” section
how brain trauma, stroke, and neurodegenerative conditions such as vascular demen -
tia (VaD) and AD can uncouple cerebral blood flow and metabolism by involving a multifactorial list of factors that can act independently or as part of a pathologic cascade to alter blood flow to the brain. This analysis is relevant in attempting to
Prevents glutamate e xcitoxicity
Free radical sca venger
Suppresse s
tissue facto r
Blocks NMDA r eceptors
Blocks Na+,Ca+ cell in/f_l ux
Inhibit s toxic c ytokinesDimethyl sulfo xide
in CNS injuryAnti-in/f_lammato ry
Incre ases CBF
(via prostaglandins)
Reduces brain edema
Platele t deagg regato r
Vascular smooth muscle
cell rel axant
FIGURE 8.1  Reported biological activity for DMSO in central nervous system (CNS)
injury. Most of the molecular and cellular factors listed in this illustration result from physical and physiological damages to the brain, but the chronology and the degree of damage caused by many of these factors on brain tissue have not been entirely clarified.147 DMSO in Basic Neuroprotection
understand the role DMSO plays when used therapeutically to improve the outcome
following primary injuries to the brain.
The most common factors influencing cerebral blood flow are cardiac output,
ICP, blood gas content, vasoactive substances such as nitric oxide, PGs, endothelins, thrombox


 cases of severe chronic diseases,
when no help is no medication.
2. There is no risk, will cure one disease to cause another
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12as it happens sometimes in the treatment of medication. On the contrary,
providing health-building effect, limotherapy
tidies the whole system of human body. About
Methods of total (wet) starvation written a lot of literature.
But this book is devoted to one of the most effective methods
RTD - absolutely dry fasting, which is held without food
and water. Absolute dry fasting reveals new colossal
spare capacity purification of the body and enhance immunity
rights given to him by nature. This is a natural,
versatile and very effective way of cleansing, healing
and rejuvenation of all living beings.
DRY Fasting in Nature
POCHE ME IN NATURE Many animals
and plant breach, ORGANIZATIONS ZMY Falling UT IN V ARIOUS s
STATE OF I Anab
"Watch for nature, learn from it, take the best and perfection
excellence has no limits. "
Modern man calls himself a king of nature. Now the king
so poorly versed in became his vassal kingdom that any
animal feels it is much more comfortable than the self-styled
ruler. Animals have always come as prompts
their intuition, they never act to harm himself. They also
vulnerable, as we do, too sick, but not run by doctors. Ambulance
help with a red cross on the side of them not in a hurry. They themselves
doctor, for protected system of internal self-defense! Such
system is in place and people.
When I lived on the lake, I was just good dog. He often
running away from home for various reasons, for a long time. Come
home very skinny and hungry, it was fasting with water. But
Once he was hit drunken motorcyclist, when I examined him, he was
in poor condition, but most interesting is that he crawled into the dark
a barn and refused food and water. Any injury - is primarily
edema, and he instinctively felt it. Seven days he neither ate nor
and drank only on the eighth day was eat and drink water. He fully
recovered.
So when respected nutritionists talk about the terrible
the dangers of dry fasting, I always tell my patients that if
it was harmful, the nature of time evolution would long ago have cleaned and
use the mechanisms of dry fasting. When I wrote this chapter, I
had to revise and read a lot of literature and information
to show that the absolute (anhydrous starvation) - this is not
fiction adventurers and charlatans, and the natural universal
natural mechanism that helps to survive under unfavorable
conditions or diseases. during the life of every living
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13the body is constantly exposed to adverse
factors - both external and internal. The result of this
becomes intoxication - poisoning organism harmful
materials coming both from without and the power
inside the body. Toxins from the outside come into our
body through breathing, skin, along with food and water. Inside
toxins are produced as a byproduct of any
life processes: cells divide, the old die, and if
they do not show, will poison the body, with any physical
loads, there is a destruction of muscle fibers, and any
stress, and any normal working of the mind and imagination run
in the body complex biochemical processes during the flow
that "waste material" also turns into toxins
which should be removed from the body. Nature has blessed all
beings remarkable mechanism, reported,
that the body needs to be cleaned of toxins. With the accumulation of
in the body of toxins a person (and any living creature) covers
drowsiness, fatigue sets in, and the body signals that
that he needed sleep. That dream carried the main
detoxification of the body - the release of toxins which have accumulated
per day, or enrolled in an organism, for example, the reception
poisoning of food or alcoholic beverages, followed by sleep
can literally knock you. The same thing could happen after
taking certain medications that cause drowsiness, or
sleeping pills that cause is not a harmless dream, and to
actually harass you, and a very sophisticated manner. Need
understand that if after a meal, you feel very sleepy, so
Your food was unfit for consumption. Therefore, each of
We are constantly faced with the partial dry hunger and hibernation
during sleep. During this organism and does its healing work.
in every cell of living matter genetically incorporated mechanisms
living without food and water. in nature, there are two kinds of fasting.
First - it's wet fasting when the animal can move
in this case it is drinking water and looking for food, but in severe
illnesses or injuries, it hides in a secluded place, where it
protected from the weather and is located in warm, calm and quiet and where
no one was alarmed. There it rests, and fast without water. It
may, for example, have lost limbs (or wing) to recover
without dressings and surgical operations. in the lives of animals dry
Fasting is an extremely important factor in life.
Animals are starving not only when sick or injured, but
and during the winter or summer hibernation (in tropical climates).
Some animals are starving before the birth of offspring, often - and in
during his feeding. For example, some birds are starving in
clearing time chicks. Other animals are starving as soon as
birth. Animals also were forced to starve during a drought
and survive, although over a long period can not get any
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14food and water. One of the varieties of dry starvation in nature
is a condition called hibernation.
Cryostasis (Greek anabnfsis - "recovery" from ana - «again and bnos -
"Life") - the state of the organism in which life processes
(Metabolism, etc.) are suspended or are so
slowed, which lacks all visible manifestations of life. Anabiosis
observed a sharp deterioration in living conditions of some
(Low temperature, lack of moisture, etc.) in organisms facing
at different stages of development, upon the occurrence of favorable
conditions are restored the normal level of life
processes - recovery. Thus, suspended animation - biological
adaptation of an organism to adverse external conditions,
developed in the course of evolution.
In the case of dehydration, the protoplasm of cells (live
protein) from the state of hydrosol (liquid aspic) becomes
in the state of the hydrogel (such as dry gelatin) and long
time retains the possibility of reverse transition upon the occurrence of
favorable environmental conditions. Once these conditions
created, protoplasm absorbs water - swells, leading
to restore the life processes.
Why in the nature of many animal and plant organisms
fall into a different state of suspended animation?
The winter season is unfavorable for many in the world
Animals and plants both because of the low temperature, and on
because of drastic reduction of opportunities for food. during
evolutionary development of many species of animals and plants
acquired a kind of adaptive mechanisms to
survive the adverse season. in some species of animals
emerged and established itself instinct to stockpile food, other
developed a different adaptation - migration. Known
remarkably long flights of many birds, migration
some fish species and other members of the animal world.
However, in the process of evolution in many animal species observed
and the other a perfect physiological mechanism of adaptation
- The ability to fall into a lifeless at first glance, the state
which in various animal species are manifested in different ways and has
different names (suspended animation, hibernation, hypothermia, etc.).
Meanwhile, all these conditions are characterized by inhibition
the function of vital activity to the minimum that
allows him to survive the adverse winter conditions without taking
food and water. in this state of apparent death flow into those
Animals that are unable to provide themselves with food during the winter
and for them there is a risk of death from cold and hunger. and all this
developed in the course of evolution, is subject to severe natural
expediency - the need to preserve the appearance.
Hibernation - a widespread phenomenon in nature,
despite the fact that its manifestations are different from the representatives of individual
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15groups of animals, whether animals with unstable temperature
body (poikilothermic), is also called cold-blooded,
whose body temperature depends on ambient temperature, or
animals with a constant temperature, known as warm-blooded.
Among the animals with unstable body temperature in the state
hibernation fall various types of mollusks, crustaceans,
arachnids, insects, fish, amphibians and reptiles, and
of the animals with constant body temperature - a few species of birds
and many species of mammals. In this chapter I have tried to collect
the most interesting facts that exist in nature, as living
beings to adapt to adverse conditions and what
defense mechanisms they use for this. Look at the Office
patents of nature.
Winterfall GROUND WATER SM
Cold blood is not warm.
Who is not given to support the body temperature in winter is one -
freeze, sleep, petrify, to wait out unfavorable conditions
life. That is what all the cold-blooded: molluscs, crustaceans,
spiders, insects, fish, amphibians and reptiles. When
the onset of winter, they hibernate, called Kholodov
stupor. At most, what they can do - take care
Asylum


 (arctiopicrin)
■ Flavonoids (arctiin)
■ Tannins
■ Polyacetylenes
■ Volatile oil
■ Inulin (up to 45%)
■ LignansBurdock
A biennial, with
stems that grow to 5 ft
(1.5 m), reddish-purple
flower heads, and
hooked bracts.
Key Actions
■ Detoxifying
■ Mild diuretic
■ Antibiotic
■ Antiseptic
■ Anti-inflammatory
Research
■ Antibiotic  Studies in Germany
(1967) and Japan (1986) showed
that the polyacetylenes, especially
within the fresh root, have an
antibiotic effect.
■ Other research  Burdock has
antibacterial and antifungal properties,
and diuretic and hypoglycemic
(lowering blood-sugar levels) effects.
It also seems to have an anti-tumor
action. Recent studies suggest
the seeds are anti-inflammatory,
antioxidant, and hepatoprotective.
Traditional &
Current Uses
■ History  Burdock was a
traditional remedy for gout, fevers,
and kidney stones. In the 17th century,
Culpeper wrote, “The seed is much
commended to break the stone and
cause it to be expelled by urine.” Burdock in its first year produces a rosette
of large leaves.
Infusion  of seeds (to make, p. 291). Use as a wash for acne and boils. ■ Cleansing herb  Burdock is used
in both Western and Chinese herbal
medicine as a detoxifying herb. The
seeds are used to remove toxins in
fevers and infections such as mumps
and measles, and the root helps the
body to eliminate waste products in
chronic skin and arthritic conditions.
■ Skin problems  Burdock’s
diuretic, antibiotic, and mildly bitter
actions make it helpful for skin
disorders, especially where toxicity
is a key factor, such as in acne,
abscesses, local skin infections,
eczema, and psoriasis.
■ Combination remedies
Burdock is rarely used on its own
in remedies. It is generally mixed with
herbs such as dandelion ( Taraxacum
officinale, p. 141) or yellow dock
(Rumex crispus, p. 264). These help
the body to remove accumulated
waste products drawn out of tissues
by burdock’s detoxifying action. Use
of burdock alone can cause a flare-up
of skin conditions such as eczema.
Self-help Uses
■ Acne & boils, p. 305.
■ Skin rashes, p. 303.
Cautions Very rarely can cause contact dermatitis.Parts Used Key Preparations & Their Uses
Fruit is covered
in hooked bracts
Dried root  is
most used to aid
detoxification.
Seeds  have
cleansing
and diuretic
properties.
Dried leavesFresh leaves
SeedsLeaves and fruit  (containing seeds)
are harvested in late summer.
Remedy  For pimples, make
a decoction ( see p. 291) with
2 tsp burdock root and 5 tsp
dandelion root. Drink 3⁄4 cup
(150 ml) twice a day. Dandelion
Burdock
Tincture  of root (to make, p. 292).
For arthritis and skin disorders,
take 20 drops diluted with water
2–3 times a day for up to 4 weeks.
Decoction  of root (to make, p. 291) is an alternative to tincture for
arthritis and skin disorders. Drink 7 tsp once a day for up to 4 weeks.
Poultice  of leaves (to make, p. 295). Apply to abscesses and boils.
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66ArtemisiA  A bsinthiumKey medicinal plantsArtemisia absinthium (Asteraceae)
WormwoodWormwood
A perennial reaching  3 ft (1 m), with gray-green stems and feathery leaves, both covered in fine hairs.
Wormwood is strongly aromatic
and was used to flavor many alcoholic drinks.
Habitat & Cultivation
Wormwood is a wayside plant, native to
Europe. It now grows wild in central Asia and in eastern parts of the U.S. It is also cultivated in temperate regions worldwide. Wormwood is propagated from seed in spring or by dividing the roots in autumn. The aerial parts are harvested in late summer.
Related Species
Artemisia species with a medicinal  use include A. abrotanum (p. 172);
A. annua (p. 67); A. anomala;
A. capillaris and A. cina (p. 172);
A. vulgaris and A. dracunculus (p. 173).
Key Constituents
■ Volatile oil containing
 sesquiterpene lactones (artabsin,   anabsinthin); thujone; azulenes
■ Flavonoids
■ Polyphenols
■ Lignans
Key Actions
■ Aromatic bitter
■ Stimulates secretion of bile■ Anti-inflammatory
■ Eases stomach pain
■ Mild antidepressant
■ Antimicrobial
■ Antiparasitic
Research
■ Bitter herb Research into
wormwood, mostly during the 1970s, has established that a range of
the constituents within the plant contributes to its medicinal activity. Many are very bitter, affecting the bitter taste receptors on the tongue which sets off a reflex action, stimulating stomach and other digestive secretions.
■ Gut inflammation A German
clinical trial in 2007 found that wormwood helped in treating Crohn’s disease (an inflammatory bowel disorder). Wormwood prevented the return of symptoms in 90% of those taking it, and reduced required dosage of powerful steroid drugs taken to control inflammation. Patients also experienced lower levels of depression.
■ Other research Constituents
within wormwood, notably the essential oil, are thought to have wide-ranging therapeutic effects, including neuroprotective, antidepressant, antibacterial, antifungal, and antimalarial activity.
Traditional &
Current Uses
■ Absinthe Wormwood is the
source of absinthe, an addictive
drink favored in 19th-century
France. Flavored with wormwood essential oil, absinthe was toxic due  to its high level of thujone. This is  a nerve stimulant that is safe at low dosage but is toxic in excess.
■ Digestive stimulant
Wormwood is an extremely useful medicine for those with weak and underactive digestion. It increases stomach acid and bile production and therefore improves digestion and the absorption of nutrients, making it helpful for many conditions, including anemia. Wormwood also eases gas and bloating and, if the tincture is taken regularly, it slowly strengthens digestion and helps the body return to full vitality and wellness after a prolonged illness. Parts Used
Key Preparations & Their Uses
■ Worms Wormwood is commonly
used by herbalists and naturopaths  to treat parasitic infections of the gut, such as worm infestation, amebic dysentery, and Shigella infection.
■ Traditional insect repellent
Wormwood is a good insecticide and insect repellent.
■ Other uses The anti-inflammatory
action of wormwood makes it useful for infections, and it has occasionally been given as an antidepressant.
Self-help Uses
■ Anemia, p. 301.
■ High fever, p. 311.One of the truly bitter plants—absinthium means
“without sweetness”—wormwood has a strong tonic effect on the digestive system, especially on the stomach and gallbladder. It is taken in small doses and sipped, the intensely bitter taste playing an important part in its therapeutic effect. In the past, wormwood was one of  the main flavorings of vermouth (whose name derives from the German for wormwood).
 RCautions T ake only under professional supervision. T ake only in small doses,
generally for no more than 4 –5 weeks at a time. Do not take during pregnancy.Aerial parts contain
bitter substances and have a wide range of medicinal uses.
Aerial parts
are used as
an insect
repellent
Fresh
aerial parts
Fresh leaves Dried aerial parts
Infusion made from wormwood can be
taken in small doses to stimulate appetite.Tincture is used to treat
chronic digestive infections.
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Infusion  is strongly bitter. Herbalists
use it to treat headaches and fever.Tincture  is prescribed to prevent malaria.
It is also used to treat the illness itself.Artemisia annua  (Asteraceae)
Sweet Annie, Qing Hao
Until the 1970s, sweet Annie was regarded as just another
Artemisia, though one used in traditional Chinese medicine
for treating malaria. After extensive research, sweet Annie
and its key constituent artemisinin were shown to have
powerful antimalarial activity and few side effects.
Artemisinin rapidly became the key treatment for severe


 rate of
clearance of alcohol from the body, aiding recovery
from intoxication. Kudzu root, however, is thought
to act in a more or less opposite way—it slows the
liver’s ability to break down (and clear) alcohol from
the system. Kudzu root may therefore increase the
risks associated with alcohol consumption, and
should not be taken as a “hangover cure.”
Research Chinese studies indicate that kudzu
increases cerebral blood flow in patients with
arteriosclerosis, and eases neck pain and stiffness.
U.S. research indicates that kudzu may suppress
the desire for alcohol.
Related Species The closely related P. mirifica
and P. tuberosa  have been investigated for their
contraceptive effect.
Pulmonaria officinalis
(Boraginaceae)
Lungwort
Description Perennial growing to 1 ft (30 cm).
Has broad oval basal leaves, smaller upper leaves
mottled with white spots, and clusters of
pink-purple flowers.
Habitat & Cultivation Lungwort is native to
Europe and the Caucasus. It flourishes in mountain
pastures and in damp sites. The leaves are gathered
in late spring.
Parts Used Leaves.
Constituents Lungwort contains allantoin,
flavonoids, tannins, mucilage, and saponins.
Pyrrolizidine alkaloids occur in the roots, but in
negligible quantities in the leaves.Pomegranate’s leathery
fruit and jewel-toned
seeds feature in ancient
Greek mythology.
Lungwort’s speckled leaves were once considered a sign of
its ability to cure lung problems.History & Folklore In 1500 bce, the pharaoh
Tuthmosis reputedly brought back pomegranate to
Egypt from Asia. Prized as a fruit, it was also sought
after as a remedy for worms. The Greek physician
Dioscorides, in the 1st century ce, knew of the
herb’s ability to expel worms, but this attribute was
subsequently forgotten in Europe for nearly 1,800
years. In the early 19th century, after an Indian
herbalist used pomegranate to cure an Englishman
of tapeworms, English doctors in India became
interested in pomegranate and its medicinal
properties were investigated.Pulsatilla chinensis
(Ranunculaceae)
Chinese Anemone,
Bai Tou Weng (Chinese)
Description Perennial herb growing to
10 in (25 cm). Has erect downy stems,
compound leaves, bell-shaped flowers,
and feathery seedheads.
Habitat & Cultivation Chinese anemone
is native to eastern Asia, and is found in Mongolia,
China, and Japan. The root is unearthed either
before the plant comes into flower in spring,
or in autumn.
Part Used Root.
Constituents Chinese anemone contains
lactones (including protoanemonin and anemonin),
pulsatoside, and anemonol.
History & Folklore Chinese anemone root
was first documented in Chinese medicine in the
Divine Husbandman’s Classic  (Shen’nong Bencaojing ),
a herbal written in the 1st century ce.
Medicinal Actions & Uses Chinese
anemone is thought to clear toxicity and to lower
fever. It is most commonly taken as a decoction
to counter infection within the gastrointestinal
tract. The root is also used to treat malarial fever
and vaginal infections.
Research Chinese studies have shown the root
to be potentially valuable as a treatment for
amoebic dysentery.
Related Species See pasque flower ( Anemone
pulsatilla, p. 168).
Caution T ake Chinese anemone only under
professional supervision.Pomegranate
fruit
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260
other medicinal plantsPygeum africanum
Medicinal Actions & Uses Until recently,
the chief medicinal value of pomegranate was
as a deworming agent, with the rind and bark being considered specific remedies for tapeworm infestation. Now, pomegranate juice is widely available and known for its positive effects on the heart and circulation. Like other medicinal plants with a high anthocyanidin content, pomegranate fruit and juice have potent protective activity on  all aspects of the circulation, supporting healthy circulation and countering local inflammatory activity, which damages the inner lining of the blood vessels. The juice is commonly taken to  help with cardiovascular problems, including  high blood pressure, capillary fragility, angina,  and congestive heart failure. It also appears  to help prevent dental plaque.
Research In recent years, there has been
significant interest in the medicinal properties  of pomegranate fruit and juice. As above, pomegranate has a strongly beneficial activity  on the cardiovascular system, but it also appears  to have an unusually wide range of potential therapeutic properties, including antibacterial, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and estrogenic activity. James A. Duke, a former USDA  botanist, has described it as an “antimenopausal fruit.” Pomegranate shows signs of having
anticancer activity and has been recommended  as a preventative and treatment for prostate cancer. New potential uses are likely to emerge over time.
Cautions Do not use the rind or bark unless
under professional supervision. This plant, and especially its bark extracts, is subject to legal restrictions in some countries.
Pygeum africanum (Boraginaceae)
Pygeum
Description Evergreen tree growing to
115 ft (35 m). Has oblong leaves, white flowers,  and red berries.
Habitat & Cultivation Pygeum is native
to Africa. It is still harvested from the wild, but severe shortages have led to the establishment  of plantations.
Part Used Bark.
Constituents Pygeum contains phytosterols
(beta-sitosterol), triterpenes (ursolic and oleanolic acids), long-chain alcohols (n-tetracosanol), as well as tannins.
Medicinal Actions & Uses In conventional
medicine in France, the fat-soluble extract of pygeum bark has become the primary treatment for an enlarged prostate gland. A decoction of the bark may reduce the severity of chronic prostate inflammation, and it may also help reverse male Quillaja saponaria (Rosaceae)
Soap Bark
Description Evergreen tree growing to 65 ft
(20 m). Has glossy oval leaves, white flowers, and star-shaped fruit.
Habitat & Cultivation Soap bark is native to
Chile and Peru, and is cultivated in California and India. The bark is gathered throughout the year.
Part Used Inner bark.
Constituents Soap bark contains up to 10%
triterpenoid saponins, calcium oxalate, and tannins. The saponins are strongly expectorant and can cause inflammation of the digestive tract.
History & Folklore In Peru and Chile, soap
bark has traditionally been used by Andean peoples as an alternative to soap. The bark has been used medicinally as an expectorant remedy.
Medicinal Actions & Uses Soap bark has
a long tradition of use as a treatment for chest problems. Its strong expectorant effect is beneficial in the treatment of bronchitis, especially in the early stages of the illness. Like other medicinal plants that contain saponins, soap bark stimulates the production of a more fluid mucus in the airways, facilitating the clearing of phlegm through coughing. Soap bark is useful for treating any condition featuring congested mucus within the chest, but it should not be used for dry irritable coughs. Soap bark is also used externally, appearing in the formulations of dandruff shampoos.
 QCautions Use only under professional
supervision. As soap bark is irritant to the digestive tract, internal use must be carefully monitored.sterility when this is due to insufficient prostate secretions. In combination with other plants, pygeum may be valuable in the treatment of prostate cancer.
Research Trials carried out since the 1960s,
many of them in France, have established that pygeum extract has positive effects on the
prostate gland. Specifically, the extract increases glandular secretions and reduces levels of cholesterol within the organ. In some Western countries, surgery is the main option for enlarged prostates, but in France pygeum is prescribed in 81% of cases.
Related Species The fruit kernels of the
Asian P. gardneri are used to poison fish.
 QCaution Only take pygeum under
professional supervision.
ranunculus ficaria
(Ranunculaceae)
Lesser Celandine,
Pilewort
Description Mat-forming perennial growing to
6 in (15 cm). Has small tubers, fleshy heart-shaped
leaves, and shiny-petaled, brilliant yellow flowers.
Habitat & Cultivation Lesser celandine is
native to western Asia, North Africa, and Europe. Commonly found in woods, roadsides, and bare open spaces, it is collected when in flower in spring.
Parts Used Aerial parts.
Constituents Lesser celandine contains
saponins, protoanemonin and anemonin, tannins, and vitamin C.
History & Folklore Lesser celandine has
been used from the earliest times as a medicine  for


	focus	on	the	journey	rather	than	the	destination.	This	means	that	you
keep	your	attention	on	the	very	thing	you	are	doing	now,	getting	everything
out	of	this	moment,	rather	than	focusing	on	events	and	things	that	haven’t
happened	yet.
You	always	have	the	inner	attitude	that	your	actions	come	from	the	universe
and	go	back	to	the	universe.
You	don’t	hold	on,	you	don’t	clutch	and	cling	to	anything.	Your	purpose	is	to
be	the	caretaker	of	everything	valuable	in	your	life,	cherishing	it	but	knowing
that	in	the	end	no	one	possesses	anything.	The	only	thing	you	can	truly
possess	is	yourself.
A	sparrow,	or	any	creature,	doesn’t	work	at	getting	things	to	go	right.	The
next	impulse	that	comes	its	way	is	exactly	what	creatures	should	do.	When
you	can	match	that,	you	have	mastered	the	way	of	action.	There	is	more
complication	in	your	life	than	in	a	sparrow’s,	but	the	same	infinite	intelligence
is	capable	of	making	even	the	most	complex	life	beautiful,	peaceful,	well
ordered,	and	fulfilled.	You	don’t	have	to	fight	and	struggle	for	everything.
You	can	trust	that	you	will	always	find	a	way	You	can	be	at	peace	that
whatever	comes	to	you	is	right.	You	can	feel	that	your	inner	yearnings	are
understood	and	will	unfold	in	time	as	they	should.
So	really,	Baba	gave	me	a	whole	vision	in	the	example	of	one	tiny	sparrow.	If
I	could	find	a	way	to	be	carefree	and	still	accomplish	what	I	wanted	to	do,	my
whole	life	would	feel	like	a	miracle.	After	our	first	day	together,	I	could	only
imagine	what	he	had	in	mind	for	our	second.Day	Two
:
How	Do	Wishes	Come	True?Life	Is	Desire
B
aba	didn’t	make	me	wait	long.	It	was	only	a	few	days	later	that	he	returned.
Only	this	time	I	didn’t	find	him	under	the	twisted	tree	by	the	side	of	the	road.
He	came	to	me.
I	was	back	at	school.	Nobody	had	called	me	in	for	missing	a	day;	how	this
magic	occurred	I	will	never	know.	Maybe	Baba	knew	a	lot	more	tricks	than	I
imagined.	When	the	noon	bell	rang,	I	burst	outside	with	the	other	boys—we
had	no	girls	at	our	school	on	the	hill—tearing	off	my	tie	as	I	ran	toward	the
soccer	field.
I	was	in	the	backfield	waiting	for	the	kickoff	when	something	caught	my	eye.
A	speck	of	white	in	the	distance.	Baba	was	watching	us	from	the	flat	roof	of
the	school.	Everyone	else	was	so	caught	up	in	the	game	that	they	didn’t
notice.	Or	maybe	Baba	was	just	for	my	eyes.	Either	way	I	ran	off	the	field	and
ignored	the	shouts	that	followed	me	from	the	rest	of	my	team.
When	I	opened	the	creaky	door	that	led	on	to	the	roof,
	I	half	expected	Baba
not	to	be	there.	But	he	was,	sitting	calmly	on	the	parapet.
“Some	come	true,	but	many	never	do,”	he	said.	He	had	barely	turned	his	head
to	acknowledge	my	arrival.	“Do	you	know	what	I’m	talking	about?”
“No.”	I	was	now	used	to	Baba’s	habit	of	mystifying	me.
“Wishes,”	he	said.	“Look	down	there.”
He	pointed	at	the	soccer	game,	which	was	a	mad,	screaming	scramble.	Boys
ran	up	and	down	the	field	and	kicked	the	ball	as	if	everything	was	at	stake.	“It
doesn’t	matter	what’s	at	stake,”	Baba	said,	picking	up	my	thought.	“When
you	really	want	something,	it’s	hard	to	get	your	mind	off	it.	Every	moment
counts	until	your	wish	comes	true.”
“But	many	never	do,”	I	said,	repeating	his	words.	“Isn’t	that	how	life	works?”
“No,”	said	Baba.	“When	your	wish	doesn’t	come	true,	you’ve	gone	against
the	way	life	works.	Let	me	show	you.”His	finger	had	found	a	tuft	of	grass	growing	between	two	bricks	in	the
parapet.	“A	seed	landed	up	here,	where	there’s	no	soil.	It	sprouted	in	a	pinch
of	dust	between	these	bricks.	A	little	rain	found	this	cranny,	and	now	there	is
an	explosion	of	life.”	He	flicked	at	the	grass	with	his	finger.	“Each	blade	is	so
fragile	that	you	can	crush	it	with	a	tiny	squeeze,	yet	this	grass	has	all	of	life
behind	it.	The	power	of	life	is	irresistible.	Go	to	the	city	and	you’ll	see	wisps
of	grass	pushing	their	way	between	tons	of	concrete	in	the	roads	that	cars	roll
over	every	day”
“But	that’s	what	grass	does,”	I	said.	“What	does	it	have	to	do	with	a	wish?”
“Life	has	one	overwhelming	desire,”	said	Baba,	“which	is	to	grow.	Your
wishes	are	part	of	life,	and	they	deserve	to	have	its	power	behind	them.”
“So	you’re	saying	every	wish	should	come	true?”
“I	am”	said	Baba.
“But	they	can’t.”	I	pointed	down	at	the	soccer	field.	“Both	sides	want	to	win.
They	fight	to	make	that	wish	come	true.	Yet	in	the	end	one	side	has	to	lose.
For	them	the	wish	doesn’t	come	true.”
“That’s	very	true,”	said	Baba.	“But	you’ve	left	out	the	X	factor,	the	unknown.
The	X	factor	is	spiritual.	It	turns	failures	into	victories,	because	in	the	deeper
reality	all	wishes
must
	come	true.	They	have	no	choice.”
“That’s	quite	a	mystery,”	I	said.
“One	worth	exploring	on	our	second	day,	if	you	feel	ready,”	said	Baba.
He	didn’t	wait	for	an	answer.	Five	minutes	later	he’d	led	me	off	the	roof	and
down	the	stairs.	We	strode	quickly	away	from	the	school,	and	the	shouts	from
the	soccer	field	faded	into	faint	echoes.
W
HAT
	I	L
EARNED
Baba	had	a	lot	to	say	about	how	wishes	come	true.	This	encounter	wasn’t
really	a	lesson,	but	it	taught	me	something	important	even	before	we	had
begun.	I	stopped	seeing	life
	around	me	as	routine	and	mechanical.	Does
anyone	really	bother	about	a	bit	of	grass	growing	through	the	sidewalk?	It’s
just	there.	But	every	seed	of	grass	is	bursting	with	desire.	It
must
	expand	andgrow.	It	seizes	any	chance	to	sprout.	It	uses	any	opportunity	to	get	around
obstacles.	Desires	are	seeds	just	like	that—they	want	to	make	something
happen,	and	even	when	the	desire	is	small	and	insignificant,	it	doesn’t	want	to
stop	until	it	gets	to	its	goal.
So	the	wonder	is	not	that	all	of	us	have	so	many	wishes,	hopes,	and	dreams.
The	wonder	is	that	they	don’t	come	true	all	the	time.	Baba	believed	that	they
should.	No,	they
must,
	because	the	irresistible	power	of	life	is	never	going	to
take	no	for	an


 with kirlian photography). Live and bioactive (raw) food is rendered dead and inert.
•  The biochemical structure and nutrient makeup of the food is altered from its origi -
nal state. Molecules in the food are deranged, degraded, and broken down.  The food is
degenerated in man y w
ays.  Fiber in plant foods is broken down into a soft, passive sub -
stance which loses its broom-like and magnetic cleansing quality in the intestines.
•  Nutr ients (vitamins, miner als
, amino acids, etc.) are depleted, destroyed, and altered.
The degree of depletion, destruction, and alteration is simply a matter of temperature,
cooking method, and time.
•  Up to 50% of the protein is coagulated. Much of this is rendered unusable.  High tem -
peratures also create cross-links in protein.  Cross-linked proteins are implicated in many
problems in the body, as well as being a fac t
or in the acceleration of the aging process.
•  The interrelationship of nutrients is altered from its natural synergistic makeup. For ex -
ample, with meat, relatively more vitamin B-6 than methionine is destroyed, which fos-ters atherogenic free radical-initiating homocysteine accumulation (which is a factor in heart problems).
•  The w
ater content of the food is decreased.  The natural structure of the water is also
changed.30
Fruiticulture•  Toxic substances and cooked “byproducts” are created.  The higher the cooking tem-
perature, the more toxins that are created. Frying and grilling are especially toxin-gen -
erating. Various carcinogenic and mutagenic substances and hordes of free radicals are gener ated in c ooked fa
ts and proteins in particular.
•  Heat causes the molecules involved to collide, and repeated collision causes divalent bonding in order for new molecules, and hence a new substance, to form. In an ordi -
nary baked potato, there are 450 byproducts of every description.  They have even been named “new chemical composit es
”.
•  Unusable (waste) material is created, which has a cumulative congesting/clogging ef -
fect on the body and is a burden to the natural eliminative processes of the body.
•  All of the enzymes present in r
aw foods are destroyed at temperatures as low as 118
degrees Fahrenheit, killing the living foods.  These enzymes, named “food enzymes, ” play
a small, yet perhaps important, role in digestion.  (The body’s own digestive secretions do the bulk of the digestion work.)
•  After eating a cooked meal, there is a rush of white blood cells towards the digestive
tract, leaving the rest of the body less protected by the immune system. From the point of view of the immune system, the body is being invaded by a foreign (toxic) substance when cooked food is eaten.
•  A general augmentation of white corpuscles in the blood and a change in the rela -
tive proportions of different blood cells occurs. This phenomenon is called “digestive
leukocytosis. ”
•
The natural population of beneficial intestinal flora becomes dominated by putrefac -
tive bacteria (particularly from cooked meat), resulting in colonic dysfunction, allowing the absorption of toxins from the bo
wel. This phenomenon is variously called dysbacte -
ria, dysbiosis, or intestinal toxemia (toxicosis).
•  A buildup of muc oid matter is cr ea
ted in the intestines.  Mucoid plaque is a thick tar-
like substance which is the long-term result of undigested and uneliminated cooked
food putrefying in the intestines.
•  Cooked starches and fats in particular are a major culprit in constipation and clogging
of the intestines.31
Fruiticulture•  A buildup of toxins and waste material occurs in many parts of the body, including
within individual cells. Some of these toxins and wastes are called lipofuscin, which ac -
cumulates in the skin and nervous system, including the brain.  It can be observed as “liver spots”  or
“age spots. ”
•  Malnutrition occurs at the cellular level.  Because cooked foods are lower in nutrients, in addition to containing wastes and toxins, individual cells don’t receive enough of the nutrients they need.
•  There is a tendency towards obesity caused by overeating.  Because the cells don’t get
enough nutrients they are, so to speak, “always hungry” and hence “demand” more food.  Cooked food is also less likely to be properly metabolized, which is another factor in ex -
cess weight gain.
•  From time to time the body e xper
iences detoxification crises (also called purification
or healing crises). This happens when toxins are released through the skin or dumped
into the bloodstream for elimination by the liver, kidneys, and other organs.  The symp -
toms may include headaches, fever, nausea, vomiting, colds, bronchitis, sinusitis, pneu -
monia, diarrhea, etc.
•  The body can become so t o
xic that all kinds of particles, such as pollen, can cause de -
toxification crises, called “allergies. ”  An estimated 80 million Americans suffer from such
“allergies.
”
•  The immune system (which is more accurately described as our defense system), hav -
ing to handle the massive daily invasions of toxins and toxic byproducts, eventually be -
comes overwhelmed and weakened; this is a key factor in the aging process.
•  Some of the waste ma t
erial builds up in the arteries and clogs them, leading to high
blood pressure, atherosclerosis, arteriosclerosis, strokes, etc., killing an estimated 50% of
Americans.
•  The wastes, toxins, mutagens, and carcinogens that build up within cells, as well as the
daily onslaught of excess free radicals, eventually causes some cells to become cancer -
ous, killing an estimated 30% of Americans.
•  In gener
al, the natural aging process is accelerated by cooked food.  People who switch
to raw food often become biologically and visibly younger.32
FruiticultureFrom Cancerologist Dr. Bruce Ames regarding “Mutagenesis, Carcinogenesis, and the
Degenerative Diseases of Aging, ” cooking food is plausible as a contributor to cancer.  A wide variety of chemicals are formed during cooking.  Four groups of chemicals that cause tumors in rodents have attracted attention because of mutagenicity, potency, and concentration:
•  Nitrosamines are formed from nitrogen oxides present in gas flames or from other
burning. Surprisingly little work has been done on the levels of nitrosamines in fish or meat cooked in gas ovens or barbecued, considering their mutagenic and carcinogenic potency.
•  Heterocyclic amines are formed from heating amino acids or proteins.•  Polycyclic hydrocarbons are formed from charring meat.•  Furfural and similar furans are formed from heating sugars. •  Heating fat generates mutagenic epoxides, hydroperoxides, and unsaturated alde -
hydes, and may also be of importance.Leukoc yt
osis and Cooked Food
In 1930, research was conducted at the Institute of Clinical Chemistry in Lausanne,
Switzerland, under the direction of Dr. Paul Kouchakoff.  The effect of food (cooked/processed vs. raw/natural) on the immune system was tested and documented.  Dr. Kouchakoff’s discovery concerned the leukocytes; the white blood cells. Apparently, a well-known phenomenon occurred immediately after a person ate.
It was found that after a person eats cooked food, his/her blood responds immediately
by increasing the number of white blood cells.  This is a well-known phenomena called “digestive leukocytosis, ” which means that there is a rise in the number of leukocytes, or white blood cells, after eating.  Since digestive leukocytosis was always observed after eating, it was considered to be a normal physiological response to eating.  No one knew why the number of white cells would rise after eating, since this appeared to be a stress response, as if the body was reacting to something harmful, such as infection, trauma, or exposure to toxic chemicals.33
FruiticultureA Remarkable Discovery
Back in 1930, Swiss researchers of the Institute of Chemical Chemistry studied the influ -
ence of food on human blood and made a remarkable discovery.  They found that eat -
ing unaltered, raw food or food heated at low temperatures did not cause a reaction in
the blood. In addition, if a food had been heat
ed beyond a certain temperature (unique
to each food), or if the food was processed (refined, added chemicals, etc.), this ALWAYS caused a rise in the number of white cells in the blood.  The researchers renamed this reaction “pathological leukocytosis”, since the body was reacting to highly altered food.  They tested many different kinds of foods and found that if the foods were not overheat -
ed or refined, they caused no reaction.  The body saw them as “friendly foods”. However, these same f oods, if heat ed a
t too high a temperature, caused a negative reaction in the
blood, a reaction that is found only when the body is invaded by a dangerous pathogen or trauma.
The Worst OffendersThe worst offenders of all, whether heated or not, were processed foods that had been
refined (such as white flour or white rice), or homogenized (