 A2 needs more protein and fat than the dominant A1 type. Individuals of the non -vegetarian type, commonly with blood group O, 31
 need mainly slow -digesting food; those of the vegetarian type and
commonly with blood group A1 do better with fast digesting food or a low-
fat diet, while the other types and blood groups  may use a balanced diet. *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *

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 Chapter Three
NUTRITION - Part Two
Use Supplements, Allergy Testing, and Alkalize the Body

SUPPLEMENTS
Presently nutritional supplements are promoted on a big scale because
that is where the money is. But the health benefits are usually very limited
because most people use supplements instead of focusing on basic
health improvement. The proper place of supplements is in addition to a
health improvement program, and th en focusing on essential nutrients
instead of using a wide range of fancy products. Commonly supplements now provide many times the amounts of
individual nutrients that might be available even from a good diet and, if
the correct nutrients are supplied in such high doses, they can actually
improve or normalize a health problem. The reason for this success can
be understood as follows. Presently diets are low in various nutrients but high in factors that reduce
their availability, such as seeds high in phyta tes and phytic acid ( e.g., in
cereals and bran) that prevent absorption of minerals, while microwave
cooking, high heating and refining greatly reduce the amount of absorbed
undamaged vitamins and other nutrients. Further, because of Candida -caused deficien cy of gastric acid and
inflammation of the intestinal wall in addition to gluten sensitivity, many
nutrients are poorly absorbed. These factors also cause Leaky Gut
Syndrome, microbial infestation of the blood, chronic inflammations and
allergies. This lea ds to hypercoagulation of the blood with blockage of
blood vessels and tissue calcification. Therefore,  sensitive structures in the brain, eyes, glands and organs are
no longer sufficiently supplied with blood, and the blood that they do 33
 receive is low in  essential nutrients. So, it is no surprise that deficiencies
are widespread. If we now increase the intake of a deficient nutrient ten -
fold with the help of a supplement, then we may double the blood level
of this nutrient and get more of it to the nutrient -starved organs. However,
supplements have the disadvantage that they are often synthetic and do
not have bioenergy for proper absorption and use. They can help if really
needed, but often they also are not properly excreted and produce toxic
resid ues which the body may find difficult to excrete. An alternative strategy would be to use high -quality food prepared in a
user-friendly way, heal the damage to the stomach and the intestinal wall
by getting and keeping Candida under control, cleaning the blood of
microbes, the blood vessels of obstruction s, and the tissue of
calcifications. This corresponds to the Health Improvement Program. Until this becomes fully effective, high amounts of key nutrients may on
balance still be beneficial. With this in mind, food supplements are most important for indi viduals
with malabsorption, chronic diseases and those using microwave
cooking, processed and refined food, or mostly non -organic produce. The following are some basic guidelines. To improve your diet preferably use concentrated health foods such as
barley  or wheat grass powder, bee pollen, spirulina or chlorella, whey
protein isolate, lecithin, krill oil and fish oils with added vitamin E.
Preferably crush any vitamin or mineral tablets and mix them with meals
or take your tablets or capsules near the mid dle of a meal. Some individuals and especially children cannot swallow capsules or
tablets. An easy way is to place a tablet or capsule at the back of the
tongue and then tilt the head back to look at the ceiling. The tablet or
capsule will then automatica lly roll into the throat. Pyroluria  is a common metabolic condition in which pyrrol e, a key
component of haemoglobin, is overproduced in the liver. The surplus
binds to vitamin B6 and zinc and is excreted in the urine. This creates
severe deficiencies in B 6 and zinc and some other nutrients, such as 34
 niacinamide, gamma linolenic acid (GLA), and biotin. Depending on conditions, this may be a n underlying  cause of most
chronic diseases, especially of  diabetes and mental -emotional
condition s. Pyroluria can be inherited or acquired  due to intestinal
dysbiosis with overgrowth of Candida, pleomorphic (shape -changing)
microbes in the blood, and possibly Lyme disease, all affecting the liver. The resulting vitamin and mineral deficiencies may initially require a h igh
intake of these vitamins, although biotin can be obtained from egg yolk,
while gamma linolenic acid is highest in spirulina. With pyroluria the liver often cannot convert normal vitamin B6 or
pyridoxine into the activated form Pyridoxal -5-Phosphate whi ch should
then be supplemented. For d etails see: Pyroluria and Candida. Digestive enzymes  are beneficial for malabsorption, underweight, if
elderly or in poor health, and may be taken with all cooked meals. Lipase
(to digest fats) is especially good for diabetes, heart disease and
overweight. Proteases (to digest proteins) such as bromelain and papain
help with cooked meat. Fat-soluble nutrients  are frequently deficient due to malabsorption. Vitamins A and D may be  obtained from fish oils especially hali but liver
oil and krill oil, which also supplies beneficial astaxanthin. Deep sea fish
oil is good for providing omega -3 fatty acids but may not contain vitamins
A and D. Try to obtain vitamin D 3 from sun exposure  or a capsule of
5,000 IU/day. Vitamins A a nd D 3 are best taken in nearly equal amounts
as they balance each other in their effect on bones. Vitamin E exists in 8 different forms as tocopherols and tocotrienols of
which alpha tocopherol is the most common variety. While it is beneficial
to get all forms of vitamin E from a good and varied diet or from
supplements, to protect oils from becoming rancid in the bottle or in the
body use mainly alpha tocopherol. Open vitamin E capsules and
squeeze a suitable amount into any freshly opened bottle of oil, also rub
on aging skin. Avoid synthetic d,l alpha tocopherols, natural vitamin E is
d-alpha tocoph erol. Always add vitamin E to fish oils, linseed oil  and any 35
 polyunsaturated oils. Lecithin (or choline), trimethylglycine and inositol  protect the liver from
fatty degeneration. To improve the absorption of oils from capsules open
them and mix with lecithin and food. Without emulsifying, oils may remain
in a puddle on top of the stomach and not absorb properly. This also
applies to other oil -soluble nutrients, such as coenzyme Q 10. The amino
acid L -carnitine helps to improve energy by channelling fa tty acids into
cells, even better is the related acetyl L -carnitine. Sometimes fat -soluble nutrients, such as vitamin E, lutein (a carotenoid),
or coenzyme Q10 are supplied as powders in capsules or tablets. They
are not absorbed in this form, and instead need to be dissolved in oil. Therefore,  before or during ingestion mix the powder or crushed tablet
with some oil and lecithin for better absorption. Even better, mix all fat -
soluble nutrients with coconut oil. Other Vitamins
You may take a multivitamin tablet or B vitamin complex as health
insurance. For some problems it is beneficial temporarily to take much
higher doses of specific vitamins as indicated below. Always start with
low doses and increase gradually. Vitamin B1  or thiamine is e ssential for the carbohydrate metabolism,
deficiency may show up as dementia, depression, dermatitis, fatigue,
irritability, and problems with the digestion, heart and nervous systems;
weak calf muscles make it difficult ri sing up from a squatting position. With suspected deficiency take several hundred mg. It may need
hydrochloric acid supplement for absorption. Vitamin B2  or Riboflavin is indicated with inflammations of the eyes (pink
eye) or when red capillaries are visible in the sclera, the white part of the
eye, try 100mg; it also helps with oxidative energy production and
migraines. 36
 Vitamin B3 or Niacinamide in high doses can greatly increase energy
levels, and is especially good with muscle weakness, cold hands and
feet, and brain problems such as brain fog, dementia, depression,
schizophrenia and anxiety; try 2 or 3 x 250 to 500mg with food. Niacin  is the acid, flushing form of vitamin B3; 50 to 250mg may be taken
on an empty stomach to flush the skin for rejuvenation and clean out
capillaries in the skin. Sensitive individuals may start with 25mg after


 is a super potent
force readily available to men, awaiting only their harvest. Sexual
essence is a building block for expanding our personal universe,
the foundation for human love and evolution. The Biology Of Esoteric Sex 25
BIOLOGICAL IMPORTANCE OF SEX HORMONES TO
HEALTH
Modern science has given us the opportunity to study the function
of sperm in the body in amazing detail. Each of the sperm cells
contains 23 chromosomes, prostaglandins, ions, enzymes, trace
elements and other essential parts of human life. Only the elements
of the egg and the nurturing environment of the mother are needed
to form a living human being of infinite potential. The seminal vesicles, two little sacks collecting sperm at the
base of the bladder, are tied to the vas deferens. They produce a
yellow fluid that mixes with the sperm and thickens the seminal
fluid. This secretion contains the sugar, fructose, which nourishes
sperm cells. The prostate gland also contributes to the reproductive secre-
tion. It surrounds the urethra (the main duct or tube running the
length of the penis) beneath the bladder. In ejaculation the prostate
jets forth a thin clear fluid which helps to propel the sperm. Cow-
per's glands along the urethra supply a few drops of alkaline secre-
tion, which serves to neutralize acid remaining from urination. DIAGRAM 7
Testis
(manufactures sperm and
male hormones. ) PenisSeminal
Vesicle
(nourishes sperm with
yellowish fluid. ) Prostate Gland
(propels sperm
with clear fluid. ) Sperm
Palace
(Taoist energy point for
collecting sperm power. ) Epididymis26 Taoist Secrets Of Love
Dr. Beyoihn, a noted endocrinologist, stressed the impor-
tance of the hormonal function of semen production: "Sexual hor-
mones are important to our harmonious development. When men
abuse the reproductive function, the secretions of the sexual glands
are lost. resulting in mental and physical weakness, inability to
concentrate, and a less tenacious memory. "*
Love-making is an internal exercise which helps restore im-
balances in bodily chemistry. A moderate amount of sex tends to
repair hormonal disturbances, to reduce cholesterol and blood
pressure levels. Sexual activity alters the body chemically. The
reason this happens is because each gland in the body affects all the
others. Thus when sex hormones are stimulated, it stimulates the
hormones secreted by the other major glands—adrenal, thymus,
thyroid, pituitary, and pineal. The illusion when you are young is
that you can stimulate your glands indefinitely, without paying a
price for it. Sex seems like a bottomless well of bliss. It is, if you
take the trouble to recirculate the sexual hormones within the body
instead of repeatedly ejaculating them. These sex hormones do more than just make you feel good. They literally invade every sphere of your activity and form your
personal identity. Recent scientific studies have shown that sex
hormones influence the brain's cellular organization. If you are
male, then your brain has male stamped on each cell. This is what
produces different proclivities in men and women. Dr. Gunter Dorner, director of the Institute for Experimental
Endocronology at Humboldt University in East Germany points
out: "The sex hormones. don't just suddenly appear out of
nowhere at puberty. Nor do they just meander about the body. THEY KNOW WHERE TO GO. The cells that are their targets
have already been primed in the womb to respond to the hormones
that are now being produced. This is true of the body, of the
reproductive organs, heart, lungs, liver, and kidneys. But it is also
true of the brain. The tissues, neural circuitry and chemistry of the
brain have already been stamped during fetal life by the sex hor-
mones. And the foundations have already been laid for the range of
behaviors that will characterize the organism as male or female in
adult life. "*
*E. Flatto, Warning: Sex May Be Hazardous To Your Health (Arco Publishers 1973). *Science Digest, September 1983, p. 87. The Biology Of Esoteric Sex 27
These hormonal differences obviously determine many of the
qualities in men and women the Chinese have called yin and yang. The Taoist goal of total integration of sexual impulse with the mind
begins to make sense even to a western intellectual when the con-
nection between sexual activity, hormonal balance, physical
health, and personality are examined together. The evidence for
health being powerfully affected by hormonal balance has been
well substantiated, and is even now a major topic for cancer re-
searchers in their efforts to understand how the mind and emotions
control our immune system. The Taoists would say it is un-
necessarily complicated to track each individual microscopic hor-
mone receptor and enzyme in the gene code to fight the hundreds
of different types of cancers and diseases that result when our
immune system fails. The Taoists contend the critical factor is simply balance—that
when male and female chi energies are balanced in the body, each
cell will have the energy to function perfectly, and hormones do
their job in making the body machinery run smoothly. This balance
of male and female hormones produces a happy personality who
lives harmoniously with the world. The specific Taoist practice of
sexual energy conservation and transformation is one of many de-
signed to insure that the internal equilibrium of the human energy
system is so powerful that no outside force can destroy its inner
balance. The Taoists thus see everything, hormones, sex, person-
ality, health, and beyond that, your spiritual destiny, linked inex-
tricably together. That is the working of the Tao, which links the
finite ordinary world of a Saturday night date to the explosion of a
super nova light years away. The principle of the fusion of energy
in both is the same. In olden times the Taoist secret of secrets was the method of
being reborn through a process of giving birth to your new self. When I first learned it I didn't understand it, but later, in studying
the endocrine system, I was able to see analogies. I realized that
both men and women have the makings of male and female hor-
mones and that, in effect, they are each capable of having inter-
course within themselves, and giving birth to a new self. The most important connection in the male hormone system is
between the testicles and the pituitary gland located between the
eyebrows, behind the forehead. These glands work together in the
transformation of sexual energy, a fact that you will experience28 Taoist Secrets Of Love
DIAGRAM 8
Pai-Hui (The Crown)
The power of mind control & spiritual
center
Corpus Callosum Skull
Pituitary Gland-
Cavity of the spirit
to transform
sexual energy into
a refined nectar
which is the food
of the spirit. Pons
Medulla Oblongata
SEXUAL ENERGY, GLANDS, HORMONES, PERSONALITY &
DESTINY ARE ALL LINKED TOGETHER IN THE BRAIN. Thalamus Gland
Pineal Gland
Occipital Lobe
(The largest cavity to store
sexual energy. ) Cerebellum—
regulates breathing and vision
& is the initial storage area
of Ching
Spinal Cord—
the pathway Chi uses
into the brain. when you begin cultivating your sexual energy up. Your testicles
and your pituitary gland will begin to pulsate together when the
ching is cultivated properly, and is a sign that your glandular sys-
tem is working harmoniously all the time, not just during sex. The
pituitary gland in turn regulates the activity of the other glands. When they are in perfect harmony they secrete an exceptionally
fine nectar—a superfine hormonal substance undiscovered by sci-
entists—which floods the nerve centers of the brain and helps
create the feeling of bliss described by so many mystics. This is
only one phase of spiritual development, but one that is powerfully
affected by the balance of sexual energy in the body. Sexual activity is equally powerful in the more ordinary
spheres of health. Sex offers all of the health benefits of physical
exercise. Sex reduces the tendency to compulsive eating while
burning calories, and thus helps remedy obesity. Sex strains the
heart less than driving a car in city traffic, or watching a good
football game. Moreover, the heart rate quickly diminishes after
sexual action. (For someone on the verge of a heart attack, pas-
sionate sex may be sufficient to trigger it. Passive sex is recom-
mended in this case. ) Loving is thus a great natural antidote to stress. Emotional
stress especially causes untold harm, as it is a continuous injury toThe Biology Of Esoteric Sex 29
every cell. Life in our urban society subjects us to increasing doses
of this potent poison. Stress directly causes cardiovascular degeneration, such as
arteriosclerosis and hypertension. Love restores impaired body
chemistry by activating the hormonal centers to defend the phys-
ical body and by harmonizing our mental and spiritual faculties. With frequent ejaculation, the benefits of sex begin to decline,
and vitality ultimately plummets. The sexual big spender loses
stamina. His vision begins to weaken, hair tumbles from his skull. He grows old before his time. The physical damage caused by
expelling the sexual essence from the body is greatly allev


 I
mean. When you stay “in-form” (in your body and the material world),
you’re rewarded with informat ion. But move beyond form (transform to
spirit) and you’ll receive inspiration. Thus, information is not always
knowledge, and knowledge is not always wisdom. Wisdom connects you to
your heart in your waking moments; it is the Tao at work. Lao-tzu is asking
you to recognize  the difference 47th Verse between striving for more facts
and being in the world that is complete as it is. As you live from this
perspective of wisdom or conn ection to the Tao, the world looks so very
different. You are a single beat in the one heart that is humanity. You don’t have to
look outside your window or venture forth—all you have to do is just be in
the same way that you allow your heart to be. This concept was difficult
2,500 years ago, and I realize that it may still be challenging to grasp, but
you must! In a world mad for information without the grace of being theTao, you are one of the heartbeats that keeps the Tao wisdom flowing freely
... just by being. Through me, Lao-tzu urges you to work at this new awareness and try out
these suggestions:
Begin the pr ocess of trusting your heart. Listening to your heartbeat, you can clearly recognize the Tao practicing
the paradox of doing nothing and at the same time leaving nothing undone. Your deepest feelings are reflections of your “heart space” talking to you. You don’ t have to do anything to activate this internal profundity; simply let
your heart speak to you. Begin noticing and appreciating its continual silent
thumping—and whatever provides the energy for the beat to go on, let its
presence in your chest be a constant reminder of the T ao at work. Trust in your “sense of knowing,” which is always with you. An internal knowing is there independent of your venturing forth—it’ s
there even when your eyes are closed and you’re sitting still. This doesn’ t
necessarily mean you should become a couch potato. Rather, you must
allow yourself to be guided by the same Source that twirls the planets
around the sun, and trust that it will direct you perfectly without your
having to interfere. Experience your innate creativity while being an
observer, watching in amazement as everything falls perfectly  into place. Just as moving water never stagnates, you will be moved by a natural force
that seeks being complete withi n you and without your needing  to step in. You can get in touch with this knowing through the practice of meditation. Do the T ao Now
Find or make a picture of a heart, and spend time today contemplating it
as a reminder of the Tao effortlessly at work within your chest cavit y. At
some point during the day, allow yourself to be guided by the Tao to do
something creative that comes from within, such as painting,  writing a
poem, taking a walk in the park, beginning a personal project, or anything
at all. Just let yourself be guided without having to venture forth in any
way. Then bring this magic of the Tao more frequently into all aspects of
your life.OceanofPDF.comOceanofPDF.com48th Verse
Learning consists of daily accumulating. The practice of the T ao consists of daily diminishing; decreasing and
decreasing, until doing nothing. When nothing is done, nothing is left undone. True mastery can be gained
by letting things go their own way. It cannot be gained by interfering. OceanofPDF.comLiving by Decreasing
We live in a society that seems to say, “The more you amass,  the more
value you possess as a human being.” Here, in the 48th verse of the Tao Te
Ching, you’re asked to change the way you look at this notion. Rather than
validating yourself by acquiring more, you can reverse this embedded idea
of increasing as the criteria for mastering life. The benefit of living by
decreasing is seeing your world in a different light—one in which, believe
it or not, you’ll experience a greater sense of completeness. Throughout the years of your formal schooling, you were encouraged to
accumulate more of everything being made available to you: more
mathematical formulas; rules of grammar; knowledge of ancient and
modern history; information about the human body, the inner and outer
galaxies, religion, chemical compounds, and so forth—on and on. You
amassed a series of transcripts, diplomas, and degrees that summarized your
voyage of collecting, gathering, and hoarding evidence of your learning. Lao-tzu suggests reexamining this legacy, for then you can base your level
of success on something that appears to be the exact opposite of what
you’ve pursued so far. The Tao asks you to release the external indicators and symbols of your
educational status. While learning is about accumulating information and
knowledge, the Tao is about wisdom, which involves letting go of
information and knowledge and living in harmony with your Source. In
order to enliven your experience  of the Tao and live by its principles, you’re
being asked to practice decreasing your reliance upon things. As I’ve already mentioned in these pages, everything that you add to your
life brings with it an element of imprisonment: Your stuff requires you to
insure it and protect it from  potential thieves or natural disasters;
furthermore, you need to polish, paint, clean, store, and pack it, as well as
move it from place to place. There’s infinite wisdom in the ideas that Lao-
tzu outlines in this verse of the Tao Te Ching, especially in his view that
true mastery can only be gained by freeing yourself of attachments to things
and, in fact, downsizing what you already have.When you serio usly think about this idea and change the way you look at
accumulation, you’ll realize that you can never truly own anything. Native
Americans once had no term for owning land; today, the modern
individual’ s purchase of a piece of property involves an endless cascade of
legal maneuvers  including title searches, liens, attorney fees, mortgages, tax
stamps, and so on. We’ve created gargantuan hurdles for the purchase and
ownership of a piece of land that we only really occupy temporarily. Lao-
tzu urges you to think of yourse lf as a guest here, rather than a proprietor. Cease interfering with the natural world by doing as much as you can to
decrease your impact on the environment. That is, live in harmony with the
no-thing-ness state from which you emer ged and to which you are destined
to ultimately return. Lao-tzu says that you must think  about your lifetime, your “parentheses in
eternity,” as an opportunity to be in harmony with the always-decreasing
Tao by putting into practice these suggestions:
See the value in subtraction, or “daily diminishing.”
Begin to consciously decrease your need to purchase more thing s. Keep in
mind that the advertising world is designed to convince you that your
happiness is tied to whatever it’s promoting—so instead of buying more,
see how many of your accumulated possessions you can recirculate. I
guarantee that you’ll notice a refreshing feeling of freedom as your desire
diminishes and you let go of your obsession with the material objects
you’ve amassed. As Lao-tzu might say, you came here with no-thing and
you leave with no-thing, so take great pleasure in all that has arrived in your
life. There’s even greater pleasure to be had in knowing that your ability to
live peacefully and happily isn’t dependent on how much stuff you add to
your life. Living by decreasing is the way of the T ao. Practice seeing joy in the natural world, rather than seeking fulfillment
in ownership. See the folly of ownership in a universe that’ s eternally composing and
decomposing... just like you are. In essence, Lao-tzu is saying that what’ s
real never changes because it has no form. So the more you can let things
unfold naturally, the more harmoniously you’re living the T ao. Enjoy the
flowers, clouds, sunsets, storms, stars, mountains, and all the people youencounter. Be with the world, in it and adoring it, but not needing to possess
it. This is the way of peace. This is the way of the T ao. For more than 500 years, Kabir has been one of India’ s revered poets. One
of his most popular observations sums up this 48th verse of the T ao Te
Ching:
The fish in the water that is thirsty needs
serious pr ofessional counseling. Do the T ao Now
Right this minute, let go of five items that you have in your possession,
putting them in circulation so that others might find them. Next, pick
something that has some particular value to you and give it away. It’s
important that it be something you really like, for the more attachment you
have to an item, the greater the joy you’ll feel as you let it go. This can
become a practice of living a life of daily diminishing. OceanofPDF.com49th Verse
The sage has no fixed mind;
he is awar e of the needs of others. Those who ar e good he tr eats with goodness. Those who ar e bad he also tr eats with goodness because the natur e of his
being is good. He is kind to the kind. He is also kind to the unkind
because


 You	could	focus	in	on	any	given	minute
and	see	destruction,	or	you	could	stand	back	and	see	a	glorious	vision	of	life
triumphing	over	all	obstacles. I	have	a	very	personal	story	to	tell	about	that. My	father	died	very	suddenly	a	few	years	ago;	he	was	more	than	eighty	and
had	led	a	full	and	happy	life. But	it	was	a	shock	not	to	have	said	good-bye,
and	when	I	flew	to	India	for	his	funeral,	I	felt	full	of	grief. The	day	of	the	funeral	came;	it	was	bright	and	hot. I	was	part	of	a	procession
taking	my	father	out	of	the	house	for	the	last	rites,	which	in	India	include
burning	the	body. I	looked	around,	and	here’s	what	I	saw:	Some	people	were
crying,	others	looked	peaceful	and	calm. Little	children	ran	up	to	grab	the
flowers	that	fell	as	we	passed. They	were	laughing	and	looked	on	this
procession	as	a	big,	curious	event. Strangers	glanced	our	way	for	a	second	but
paid	little	attention. A	mother	carried	her	baby	across	our	path;	an	old	manslept	in	a	doorway	in	the	sun. Suddenly	I	realized	something:
I	am	not	in	a	funeral	procession. I	am	in	the
procession	of	life. All	around	me	was	the	whole	cycle	of	life,	and	instead	of
feeling	grief,	I	suddenly	felt	very	expanded	and	free. It’s	that	same	feeling,
which	can	surprise	you	when	you	least	expect	it,	that	makes	evil	vanish. You
realize	that	life	is	going	to	triumph,	despite	everything,	and	close	to	your	soul
a	voice	is	saying,
I
	am
life. This	voice	is	telling	the	truth. Goodness	is	eternal,
evil	is	temporary. What’s	the	best	answer	to	the	problem	of	evil. Don’t	curse	the	darkness	and
struggle	against	it. Light	a	candle,	because	light	automatically	drives	darkness
away	It’s	not	the	good	deeds	you	do	that	make	you	good,	it’s	who	you	are. And	who	you	are	is	a	soul	walking	around	in	a	body,	not	a	body	walking
around	hoping	it	has	a	soul. Once	you	link	up	with	that	eternal	part	of
yourself,	evil	can	no	longer	make	you	afraid. Loving	Yourself
I
t	was	getting	close	to	dusk,	a	time	when	the	whole	world	seen	from	the
hillside	started	to	fill	with	golden	light. “Look,”	I	once	heard	a	traveler	say. “The	gods	have	come	out	to	play. ”	It	was	just	like	that. Every	house	and	tree
and	cloud	shimmered	as	the	last	heat	waves	rose	in	ripples	from	the	valley. “Our	third	day	is	ending,”	said	Baba	as	we	looked	out	over	the	view. “Now
I’m	going	to	tell	you	the	most	difficult	thing	about	love. But	don’t	laugh	at
me. ”
“Why	would	I	laugh. ”	I	said. “Because	I	have	a	nursery	rhyme	for	you,	and	you	might	think	I’m	being
childish,”	he	said. “Or	mystical. I	know	you,	remember. ”
“You	think	so. ”	Baba	chuckled. “But	you’re	right:	Things	are	always	more
mystical	with	me	than	with	other	people. Sometimes	even	a	nursery	rhyme
hides	great	wisdom. This	one	is	Humpty	Dumpty. ”
“Who	sat	on	a	wall	and	had	a	great	fall. ”
“Yes,	him,”	said	Baba. “But	do	you	know	why	all	the	king’s	horses	and	all	the
king’s	men	couldn’t	put	him	back	together	again. It’s	a	riddle. ”
“Not	about	eggs,”	I	said. Baba	shook	his	head. “If	you	go	back	in	time,	there	have	always	been	myths
about	a	golden	age,	when	peace	reigned,	everyone	felt	love	for	one	another,
and	life	was	perfect. But	that	golden	age	fell	apart,	and	everyone’s	been	trying
to	figure	out	how	to	put	it	back	together	again. ”
“This	is	your	theory	of	Humpty	Dumpty. ”	I	asked. Baba	smiled. “It’s	good	to	stretch. ”	He	sounded	very	definite. “What	really
fell	apart	was	love. There	was	never	a	golden	age,	at	least	not	as	far	as	any
historian	can	tell. But	deep	in	the	human	heart	a	memory	lingers	of	how	loveshould	be. It	should	extend	to	everyone;	it	should	leave	no	cause	for	suffering. It	should	be	innocent	and	bring	joy	every	day. “Can	that	kind	of	love	be	put	back	together	again. Your	soul	thinks	so. Now
we	come	to	the	most	important	step,	which	is	this:	You	must	love	yourself. ”
I	said,	“Why	is	that	difficult. I	love	myself,	at	least	I	think	I	do. ”
“Really. ”	asked	Baba. “Which	self	did	you	pick. There’s	you	as	a	baby,	you
playing	with	paper	dolls	when	you	were	three,	you	when	you	are	angry	or
sad,	you	when	you	believe	in	yourself,	and	you	when	you	don’t. Which	one
are	you	going	to	love. ”
He	was	trying	to	stump	me,	but	I	felt	pretty	confident. “Those	aren’t	me
anymore. I	love	the	me	who’s	right	here,	now. ”
“But	he	will	be	gone	tomorrow,	just	as	those	others	are	gone. Then	what. ”
asked	Baba. “You	see,	the	nursery	rhyme	is	right. We’re	all	trying	to	put
ourselves	back	together	from	bits	and	pieces. But	all	the	king’s	horses	and	all
the	king’s	men	won’t	be	able	to	do	it. ”
Baba	must	have	seen	a	downcast	look	on	my	face,	because	his	voice	softened. “Don’t	be	dejected. When	you	met	me	in	the	cabin	today,	didn’t	I	tell	you	that
I	was	laughing	at	a	cosmic	joke. ”
“Yes,”	I	remembered. “And	you	promised	to	tell	it	to	me. ”
“Well,	now’s	the	time. The	cosmic	joke	is	that	Humpty	Dumpty	never	fell	and
was	never	broken. The	real	you	is	perfectly	loved	and	always	will	be. No	evil
or	harm	can	ever	come	to	that	you,	and	when	you	find	it,	you	will	be	laughing
with	joy	and	relief,	just	as	I	do. ”
W
HAT
	I	L
EARNED
Loving	yourself	can	be	a	good	feeling	that	hits	you	when	you	are	on	top	of
the	world	and	everything	is	going	right. It	can	also	be	feeling	like	a	good
person	who	deserves	the	best	out	of	life. But	Baba	had	a	more	cosmic	idea	of
loving	yourself. He	pointed	me	to	the	place	where	myths	are	born. Every	person	has	a	mythic	level. It	lies	deep	in	our	imagination;	it’s	where	we
go	for	heroes	and	the	quests	that	heroes	follow. Whether	you	pick	a	knight	ofthe	Round	Table,	Wonder	Woman,	Joan	of	Arc,	Gandhi,	or	Abraham	Lincoln
isn’t	just	a	personal	choice—you	are	connecting	to	your	mythic	level. “I
always	ask	people	to	tell	me	who	their	heroes	are,”	Baba	said. “I	can	tell


ens in patients who experience episodes of hypotension in the first few hours after injury. 233,234
DMSO COMPARED TO MANNITOL IN MISSILE INJURY
Based on the positive results obtained with DMSO versus no treatment following missile injury to the brain, another study was designed by Brown and colleagues. This study
230 compared DMSO to the standard treatment for cerebral trauma, man -
nitol, following a missile injury to the brain. While mannitol was observed to be better than no treatment in each parameter measured, CPP, mean arterial pressure, cerebral blood flow, and oxygen metabolism indicated DMSO as vastly more supe -
rior to mannitol treatment. 230 The authors’ conclusion from these findings was that
this difference indicated that DMSO is a more effective agent than mannitol in their model injury and may have been due to many incalculable factors, including the abil -
ity of DMSO to maintain good cardiac output following cardiac ischemia, a problem often seen complicating brain trauma. 137,230,235
DMSO IN AGING RESEARCH
The average human life expectancy in the United States has increased from 50 to 78 years in males and 80 years in females in the last 100 years. According to U.S. Census Bureau projections, by 2050, one in five Americans will be 65 or older, and at least 400,000 will be 100 or older. 236 Some futurists think even more radical
changes are coming, including medical treatments that could slow, stop, or reverse the aging process and allow humans to remain healthy and productive to the age of 120 or more. Aging research is now the focus of thousands of laboratories that include stud -
ies on telomerase to stem cells to energy and oxyradical formation. Moreover, the manipulation of the cellular and molecular mechanisms that extend lifespan such as prevention of DNA damage and genetic engineering as well as lifestyle objectives, involving a healthy diet, exercise, and risk assessment to disease, is an important mechanism in healthy life extension. Aging is a complex process driven by diverse molecular pathways and biochemi -
cal events, and it is not too surprising that lifespan is the outcome of a variety of inte -
grated processes. It is this diversity of processes that make it difficult to understand aging exclusively in terms of molecular or genetic mechanisms. While one research approach to study longevity can concentrate on identifying specific biochemical and biophysical processes of aging, another approach should promote the understanding
of aging phenotypes and their variability. Much of the research into life extension is presently done using a roundworm
called Caenorhabditis elegans. This nematode is a noninfectious, nonpathogenic, 177 DMSO in Basic Neuroprotection
and nonparasitic organism. C. elegans  is a transparent nematode about 1  mm in
length that has become a model organism for aging research. C. elegans  is a very
primitive organism that nonetheless shares many of the essential biological activi -
ties that are central to human biology. As simple as this organism is, it has a ner -
vous system that contains only 302 neurons and about 7000 synapses, compared to
human brain that has about 100 billion neurons and probably one thousand times more synapses. Its simple nervous system seems to allow it to express behavior and even rudi -
mentary learning. Another useful feature of C. elegans  is its transparency, a detail that allows the
study of cell differentiation and cell development, characteristics that are important in the study of aging. The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded in 2002 to Sydney
Brenner, Robert Horvitz, and John Sulston, for their discoveries concerning the genetic regulation of organ development and programmed cell death (apoptosis) and the significant contribution of experimental organisms such as C. elegans. This work
has contributed much to our understanding of human physiology and pathophysiology. C. elegans  can be used for testing compounds that may have an effect on aging
and longevity. The use of C. elegans  is a useful approach to study longevity because
the worm has a fast, conventional lifespan of about 14–20 days, is small in size, is easy to maintain in the laboratory, and has a powerful genetic toolkit where manipu -
lation of the genome by adding, removing, or altering specific genes already known to lengthen lifespan can be made by relatively routine procedures. The worm can be frozen at −80°C and stored for 10 years with good survival. DMSO has been used in several studies as a solvent for compounds reported to
extend the lifespan of C. elegans, but it was not determined in those studies whether
DMSO was inert or played a role in extending lifespan. 237,238
Assuming that DMSO was inert, the authors failed to notice any positive function
of DMSO on the lifespan of C. elegans. However, it has been recently reported that DMSO itself extends the lifespan
of C. elegans. A study by Wang et al.239 revealed that DMSO extended the lifes -
pan of  C.  elegans  in a dose-dependent manner. The mean lifespan of C. elegans
increased with DMSO treatment 15% and 23% at doses ranging from 0.01% to 2% and reached a maximum at 0.5%. At concentrations of 5% DMSO, it decreased the mean lifespan of C. elegans, indicating that DMSO is toxic at that concentration. 239
This study also attempted to clarify the underlying mechanism of DMSO to
increase lifespan extension in this model nematode. Several assays suggested that DMSO increased the lifespan of C. elegans  by modulating gene expression. These
assays pointed to DMSO modulating gene expression in the insulin/IGF-1 signaling pathway (Wang). Genetic analysis suggested that DMSO did not function through dietary restriction or thermal resistance since there was no life extension by DMSO during thermal stress of this organism. 239
The discovery of antiaging properties of DMSO from Wang et al.’s239 study pro -
vides a good basis to try DMSO in other aging models to detail more precisely its role in life extension.178 Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO) in Trauma and Disease
DMSO IN EXPERIMENTAL DEMENTIA
Dementia is the term used for a group of symptoms caused by disorders that affect
brain function and, as such, is not a specific disease. Dementia is characterized by progressive deterioration of intellectual functions and inability to carry out daily activities. Memory loss is an early and common symptom of dementia. AD and VaD are the two most common forms of dementia among older people. Although traditionally considered separate pathologies, strong evidence indicates that AD and VaD share common pathogenic mechanisms including vascular risk factors, histopathology, clinical signs, diagnostic criteria, and treatment approach. 240
AD is an insidious disorder that progressively ravages the brain, resulting in syn -
aptic and neuronal loss, ultimately destroying memory, intellect, and human dignity in the process. AD begins slowly involving parts of the brain that control thought, planning,
language, and memory. People with AD may have trouble remembering things that happened recently or names of people they know. Over time, AD symptoms get worse. People may not recognize family members
or have trouble speaking, reading, or writing. They may forget how to brush their teeth or comb their hair. Later on, they may become anxious or aggressive. AD usually begins after age 60. The risk goes up as you get older. No treatment
can stop the disease. It is estimated that AD affects 5½ million people in the United States and will increase to 14 million by 2050. Although it is not presently known what causes AD, it has been speculated for
sometime that abnormal deposits of proteins called Abeta form amyloid plaques and produce neurofibrillary tangles throughout the brain. This accumulation of plaques and tangles is believed to cause massive neurodegeneration and stop communication between neurons, thus leading to loss of cognitive function and eventually dementia. However, a conceptual shift in our understanding of dementia came in 1993, when
de la Torre and Mussivand
241 proposed that sporadic AD was a vascular disorder with
neurodegenerative consequences rather than vice versa. This proposal was supported by strong epidemiological, pathological, pharmacotherapeutic, and neuroimaging data, which collectively explained how the metabolic, inflammatory, hemodynamic, and physiopathological events seen to develop preclinically in AD are associated with a cerebral energy crisis secondary to chronic brain hypoperfusion. Reduced blood flow to the brain appears to result from the presence of one or more of two dozen described vascular risk factors. 242 These risk factors include atherosclerosis, dyslipidemia, car -
diovascular disease, diabetes type 2, and stroke, all which commonly affect elderly individuals who are more vulnerable to damage from these conditions during advanced aging. 243
It is not surprising that many animal models have been created to study this dev -
astating dementia. The animal models used mainly serve to test and screen potential pharmacotherapy aimed at arresting, slowing, or reversing the pathological process
that begins at the onset of AD. Models of AD include transgenic mice that produce
abnormally high levels of Abeta peptides,
244,245 animals whose cholinergic system
can be manipulated,246 animals with induced amnesia,247 knockout mice for tau,248
animals with lesions of  me mory-related sites,249 and even the nematode C. elegans.250179 DMSO in Basic Neuroprotection
A rat dementia


 of an angry
God, a jealous God, a God who needs to
be needed. And that is not a God at all, but
a neurotic substitute for that which would
be a deity. A true Master is not the one with the most
students, but one who creates the most
Masters. A true leader is not the one with the most
followers, but one who creates the most
leaders. A true  king is not the one with the most
subjects, but one who leads the most to
royalty. A true teacher is not the one with the most
knowledge, but one who causes the most
others to have knowledge. And a true God is not One with the most
servants, but One who s erves the most,
thereby making Gods of all others. For this is both the goal and the glory of
God: that His subjects shall be no more,  and that all shall know God not as the
unattainable, but as the unavoidable. I would that you could this understand: your
happy destiny is unavoidable. You  cannot
not be “saved.” There is no hell except not
knowing this. So now, as parents, spouses, and loved
ones, seek not to make of your love a glue
that binds, but rather a magnet that first
attracts, then turns around and  repels, lest
those who are attracted begin to believe
they must stick to you to survive. Nothing
could be further from the truth. Nothing
could be more damaging to another. Let your love propel your beloveds into the
world —and into the full experience of  who
they are. In this will you have truly loved. It
is a great challenge, this path of the  householder. There are many distractions,
many worldly concerns. The ascetic is
bothered by none of these. He is brought
his bread and water, and given his humble
mat on which to lie, and he can devote his
every hour to prayer, meditation, and
contemplation of the divine. How easy to
see the divine under such circumstances! How simple a task! Ah, but give one a
spouse, and children! See the divine in a
baby who needs changing at 3 A.M. See
the divine in a bill that needs paying by the
first of the month. Recognize the hand of
God in the illness that takes a spouse, the
job that’s lost, the child’s fever, the parent’s
pain. Now we are talking saintliness. I understand y our fatigue. I know you are
tired of the struggle. Yet I tell you this:
When you follow Me, the struggle disappears. Live in your God space and the
events become blessings, one and all. How can I get to my God space when I’ve
lost my job, the rent needs paying, the kids
need a  dentist, and being in my lofty,
philosophical space seems the least likely
way to solve any of  this? Do not forsake Me when you need Me
most. Now is the hour of your greatest
testing. Now is the time of your greatest
chance. I t is the chance to prove everything
that has been written here. When I say “don’t forsake Me,” I sound like
that needy, neurotic God we talked  about. But I’m not. You can “forsake Me” all you
want. I don’t care, and it won’t  change a
thing between us. I me rely say this in
answer to your questions. It is when  the going gets tough that you so often forget
Who You Are, and the tools I have  given
you for creating the life that you would
choose. Now is the time to go to your God space
more than ever. First, it w ill bring you great
peace of mind —and from a peaceful mind
do great ideas flow —ideas which could  be
solutions to the biggest problems you
imagine yourself to have. Second, it is in your God space that you
Self realize, and that is the purpose —the
only purp ose—of your soul. When you are in your God space, you know
and understand that all you are now
experiencing is temporary. I tell you that
heaven and Earth shall pass away, but you  shall not. This ever -lasting perspective
helps you to see things in their pr oper light. You can define these present conditions
and circumstances as what they truly are:
temporary and temporal. You may then use
them as tools —for that is what they are,
temporary, temporal tools —in the creation
of present experience. Just who do you  think you are? In
relationship to the experience called lose -
a-job, who do you think you are? And,
perhaps more to the point, who do you
think I am? Do you imagine this is too big a
problem for Me to solve? Is getting out of
this jam  too big a miracle for  Me to handle? I understand that you may think it’s too big
for you to handle, even with all the tools I
have given you —but do you really think it’s  too big for Me? I know intellectually that no job is too big for
God. But emotionally I guess I can’t be
sure. Not  whether You can handle it, but
whether You will. I see. So it’s a matter of faith. Yes. You don’t question My ability;  you merely
doubt My desire. You see, I still live this theology that says
there may be a lesson in here somewhere
for me. I’m still not sure I’m supposed to
have a solution. Maybe I’m supposed to
have the problem. Maybe this is one of
those “tests” my theology keeps telling me
about. So I worry that this  problem may not
be solved. That this is one of those You’re
going to let  me hang here with...  Perhaps this is a good time to go over once
more how it is that I interact with you,
because you think it is a question of My
desire, and I’m telling you it’s a question of
yours. I want for you what you want for you. Nothing more, no thing less. I don’t sit here
and make a judgment, request by request,
whether something should be granted you. My law is the law of cause and effect, not
the law of We’ll See. There is nothing you
can’t have if you choose it. Even before you
ask, I will ha ve given it to you. Do you
believe this? No. I’m sorry. I’ve seen too many prayers
go unanswered. Don’t be sorry. Just always stay with the
truth—the truth of your experience. I  understand that. I honor that. That’s okay
with Me. Good, because I don’t beli eve that
whatever I ask, I get. My life has not been
a testimony to  that. In fact, I rarely get what
I ask for. When I do, I consider myself
damned lucky. That’s an interesting choice of words. You
have an option, it seems. In your life, you
can either be damned lucky, or you can be
blessing lucky. I’d rather you be blessing
lucky —but, of course, I’ll never interfere
with your decisions. I tell you this: You always get what you
create, and you are always creating. I do not make a judgment about the
creation s that you conjure, I simply
empower  you to conjure more —and more and more and more. If you don’t like what
you’ve  just created, choose again. My job,
as God, is to always give you that
opportunity. Now you are telling Me that you haven’t
always gotten wha t you’ve wanted. Yet I am
here to tell you that you’ve always gotten
what you called forth. Your Life is always a result of your thoughts
about it —including your obviously  creative
thought that you seldom get what you
choose. Now in this present instance  you
see yourself as the victim of the situation in
the losing of your job. Yet the truth  is that
you no longer chose that job. You stopped
getting up in the morning in  anticipation,
and began getting up with dread. You
stopped feeling happy about your  work and
began feeling resentment. You even began fantasizing doing something  else. You think
these things mean nothing? You
misunderstand your power. I tel l you this:
Your Life proceeds out of your intentions for
it. So what is your intention  now? Do you
inten d to prove your theory that life seldom
brings you what you  choose? Or do you
intend to demonstrate Who You Really Are
and Who I Am? I feel chagrined. Chastised. Embarrassed. Does that serve you? Why not simply
acknowledge the truth when you hear it,
and move toward it? There is no need to
recriminate against yourself. Simply notice
what  you’ve been choosing and choose
again. But why am I so ready to always choose
the negative? And then to spank myself for
it? What can you expect? You were told from
your ea rliest days that you’re “bad.” You
accept that you were born in “sin.” Feeling
guilty is a learned response. You’ve been


, you will not be able
to find any event or circumstance that happened at any other time than the present
moment. If you try to imagine a world without time, you won’ t be able  to do it because your
mind can’ t comprehend it. Y our mind is always either in the past or in the future; it’ s
not aware of this present moment. If you stop and are present right now, you will notice
that ther e is no thought. It’ s one of the reasons why the mind has been able to prevent
so many  of us from realizing who we really are, because A wareness can only be
recognized in this present moment! If yo u d on’ t thin k your mind creates time, then see if you can find time outside of your
mind. “T ry and find any evidence of the past without thought. T ry as hard as you can to find
any past apart from the current thought of it. It’ s impossible.”
Peter Dziuban, fr om  Consciousness Is All audiobook
Now try and find the future without thought. T ry really hard. It’ s not possible to find any evidence of the past or the future without thought. No one
has ever been able to step into the past or into the future. When anything happened in
the past,  it happened in the pre sent moment. When anything happens in the future, it
always h appens in the present m oment. Check it for yourself. G o back in your memory
to when  you first rode a bike as a kid. When you were actually riding your bike, were
you riding it in the past? Or were you riding your bike in the present moment? When
you woke up th is morning, did you wake up in the past, or d id you wake up in the
present moment?“The past and fu ture cannot be e xperienced. They can only be mentally processed. Past
and future exist only in the form of thought.”
Jan Frazier, fr om  The Great Sweetening: Life After Thought
“The only evidence we have of the Earth’ s past is rocks and fossils. But these are just
stable st ructures in the form of an arrangement of minerals we examine in the present. The point is, all we have are these records and you only have them in this Now.”
Julian Barbour, physicist, excerpt fr om Adam Frank’ s book  About T ime
When I was first told that time doesn’ t exist, my mind went crazy with all kinds of
thoughts trying to prove that tim e does exist! Like, what about old buildings? Aren’ t
they pro of there’ s a past? But when I really examined it, I realized that when the
buildings were built they were built in the present moment. And if I am standing
looking at the old building, I’m also looking at it in the present moment, and anyone
who has looked at the same building also looked at it in the present moment. Eventually
as I exam ined e ach thought that came up trying to prove time is real, I saw that every
one of them was false because there is only the present moment. “Whether you like it or not, you’re in the moment. There’ s only one moment, it’ s
infinite, and you can’ t be anywhere else but in it.”
My teacher
“Now is  not a m oment in time, sandwiched between the two vast spaces of past and
future. This present Now is the only Now there is—the eternal Now. It has not come
from anywhere and is not going anywhere.”
Rupert Spira, fr om  The Ashes of Love
If you can just open yourself to  the possibility that time is an illusion, it will help set
you free. “The future never comes. Think of that: the future never comes. There is only ever the
present. In the present, there is the feeling of not missing life. Of not having anywhere
to get to, anything to get done. The present is where it is happening. And it isn’ t
happening anyw here else. It su re as heck isn’ t happening in the mind, with all the
wondering abou t what’ s ahead, and the going over (and over) something that has
already come and gone.”Jan Frazier, fr om  Opening the Door
“The past is made of memory, the future of imagination. Neither has any existence
outside the realm of thought.”
Rupert Spira, fr om  The Ashes of Love
The min d constantly fixates on the past and the future, neither of which exists, but
which ju st the same causes us stress and worry. Y ou think to you rself, “I’m running late
for our meeting. My boss and work colleagues are going to be furious with me. I was
late last week too. I could get fired over this.” Instead of believing those thoughts as
facts an d certainties, be aware that they’re just  flimsy thoughts. They’re fabricated
stories. But if you believe your mind, it will  become true. The mind’ s storytelling is nothing more than one of its mechanical programs, and yet it
has managed to convince most of us that its stories are true—the story that time is real,
the s tory that we ’re a body and a mind, the story that we are a  separate person who is
born and dies. All of these things combined play their part in constructing the reality
that we experience, but they are all in the mind, and therefore nothing but mental ideas. “It’ s not you that people like or dislike; it’ s their stories of you.”
Byr on Katie, fr om  A Mind at Home with Itself
Don’ t believe a story your mind tells you if it’ s something you don’ t want; otherwise,
you will brand yourself with it. W atch the mechanics of your mind, and don’ t accept a
single st ory or thought about yourself that is anything but perfection and goodness,
because perfection and pure goodness are the fact of what you r eally  are! A war eness Is Y our W ay Out
“What is a thought? A movement of ener gy. What is a feeling? A movement of ener gy.”
Peter Lawry, fr om the talk “Consciousness Unlimited”
What you are, In finite A warenes s, can never be af fected by thoughts. So become aware
of your thought s and see them for what they are—just a thoug ht, just ener gy passing
through. “A t hought is like a bird flying by. Let the bird fly past without analyzing it. ‘Where are
you going? What kind of bird a re you? Where’ s your family? How old are you?’ Just
let the bird fly past.”
My teacherY ou don’ t have to eliminate you r mind or go to war with your mind. Y ou will add even
more power to your mind if you try to do that. A wareness is your way out of the turmoil
of the mind. Jus t become aware of your thoughts so that you no longer believe them. Y ou can’ t be aware of your thoughts and believe them at the same time, because
A wareness of your thoughts prevents you from identifying with them as though they
were tru e. Whe n you observe your thoughts instead of getting  lost in them, you see
them for what they are: something that you can either choose to believe, or not. “Who you are does not need a thought to hear. Doesn’ t need a thought to see. Doesn’ t
need a thought t o sense your bo dy and your surroundings. Who you are is thought free. A wareness is hearing, seeing, sensing everything first without any thought.”
My teacher
Remember, you r thoughts aren’ t aware of you; you are the A w areness that is aware of
your thoughts. “When y ou are willing to really look at how seriously you take yourself, your mind can
start to feel at peace, with a little warm breeze drifting around in there. Who you have
held on to as being you—your o pinions, your desires, fears, what you’re invested in—
has gott en a little hazy around the edges. Life is feeling strangely easy. Joyful even. What happens just... happens. Y ou’re okay with it, really and truly okay. No opinion
about it floats a cross the radar screen. It’ s gotten very quiet inside your head. Y ou
realize h ow ver y hard you’ve b een working, your entire well-meaning life. Life just
began for you.”
Jan Frazier, fr om  Opening the DoorC H A P T E R  5  S u m m a r y
The hab it of believing our own  thoughts r obs us of being
able to live in th e magnificence  and glory of who we r eally
ar e.
It’ s your thoughts about a person, cir cumstance, or event
that’ s the sour ce of negative sit uations in your life, not the
actual person, cir cumstance, or event. Thinking was made to or der what you want. Thinking isn’ t
needed for anything else because everything else is taken
car e of by A war eness. Y our mind is n ot your brain. Y our brain doesn’ t think. Thoughts come fr om your mind. Y our mind is m ade up entir ely of thought. If ther e’ s no
curr ent thought, ther e


 tsp. honey (or sugar)
Combine ingredients for glaze. Cook over low flame until thick. Add beets and mix well. Variation:  Use 1/2 cup apple juice and 3 tsp. lemon juice in place of orange Juice. Copyright © Charlotte Gerson, 2007. All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced in any medium, print or electronic without prior written permission from the author.Page 260Healing the Gerson Way—Defeating Cancer and Other Chronic Diseases
www.thegersonway.comGlazed Carrots and Turnips with Garlic
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Serves 2
8 oz. carrots
8 oz. turnips
Dressing :
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1 clove garlic, crushed
flaxseed oil
Gently cook the carrots and turnips. Cut into thin slices and put into a serving dish. Pour on the
dressing and garnish with cilantro  or dill. Glazed Carrots with Herbs and Lemon
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Serves 2
1 lb. carrots
1 tsp. sugar
a little water
1 tbsp. lemon juice
mint
rosemary
parsley
flaxseed oil
Gently cook the carrots whole. When beginning to soften, remove from pan and cut into 2 -inch
sticks. Return to the saucepan with the sugar and a little water. Heat until the sugar is dissolved,
the water has been absorbed and the carrots are cooked. Add the lemon juice and herbs and
heat for an additional 2 minutes. Place o n a warm serving dish, add flaxseed oil and serve
immediately. Copyright © Charlotte Gerson, 2007. All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced in any medium, print or electronic without prior written permission from the author.Page 261Healing the Gerson Way—Defeating Cancer and Other Chronic Diseases
www.thegersonway.comGlazed Carrots with Orange and Parsley
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Serves 2
1 lb. carrots
1 tbsp. sugar
juice of 1/2  orange
flaxseed oil
Gently cook the carrots whole. When beginning to soften, remove from the pan and cut into
2-inch sticks. Return to the saucepan with the sugar and orange juice. Heat until the sugar has
been dissolved and the orange juice absorbed. Turn onto platter, a dd flaxseed oil and serve. Green Beans in Honey and Tomato Sauce
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Serves 2
1 lb. fine green beans
Sauce:
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 lb. tomatoes, roughly chopped
1 tsp. honey
herbs
Cut ends off the beans and cook until just tender. Drain, refresh in cold water and drain again. To make the sauce, chop the onion and crush the garlic. Cook them both in a little water until
just tender. When the onion is soft, add the roughly chopped tomatoes and bring to a boil. Simmer gently until sauce becomes fairly thick. Stir in the honey and herbs. Add the beans and
allow to cool. Serve at room temperature. Copyright © Charlotte Gerson, 2007. All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced in any medium, print or electronic without prior written permission from the author.Page 262Healing the Gerson Way—Defeating Cancer and Other Chronic Diseases
www.thegersonway.comGreen Chard Rolls
4 leaves of green chard
2 carrots
1/4 head broccoli
1/4 head cauliflower
2 small zucchini squash
1 ear of corn (cut kernels off)
1/2 cup rice uncooked
Sauce:
1-1/2 tomatoes
2 cloves garlic
Put the chard leaves in hot water long enough to wilt them so they will bend. Cut the broccoli,
cauliflower, squash and corn into small pieces and put them in a pan with a little bit of water to
simmer. When cooked, drain the water off. Make a sauce in the blender with the tomatoes and
garlic, and pour this sauce on top of the vegetables and raw rice. Place some of the vegetables/
rice mixture in the center of each leaf and roll them up. Put these in a baking dish with a lid and
bake in the oven at 250° F (121 ° C) for 1 to 1-1/2 hours. Green Peppers
2-4 green peppers, sliced
2-4 onions, sliced
Stew in tightly covered pot for approximately 30 minutes. Do not add water. Grilled Eggplant
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Serves 1
1 eggplant
garlic
parsley, chopped
lemon (or lime) juice
Slice the eggplant lengthwise. Heat a griddle pan (preferably a “ridged” pan). When the pan
is hot, turn down the heat, place the slices of eggplant on the griddle and allow them to cook
slowly. Turn over the slices and repeat. Before serving, squeeze garlic over the slices, sprinkle
with chopped parsley and drizzle lemon (or lime) juice over them. This is a good main course
for lunch served with new potatoes and garnished with chopped parsley. Variations:  You can do the same thing with large slices of peppers, halves of onions, or
zucchini halved lengthwise. Copyright © Charlotte Gerson, 2007. All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced in any medium, print or electronic without prior written permission from the author.Page 263Healing the Gerson Way—Defeating Cancer and Other Chronic Diseases
www.thegersonway.comLeek and Potato Bake
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 40 minutes
Serves 2
1 lb. potatoes
1 small leek, very thinly sliced
fine oats (put some regular rolled oats in the blender)
Parboil the potatoes in their skins until they are hot through  and just beginning to soften. Very
thinly slice the leek (using the white section only). Peel the potatoes and co arsely grate them. Mix in the leek. Put into a shallow baking dish (sprinkled at the bottom with fine oats  to prevent
sticking). Cook on the top shelf of the oven at 350° F (180° C)  until beginning to show signs of
browning. (Don’t leave it for too long or it will dry out.) Serve with either cooked vegetables or
a green salad and tomatoes. Leeks or Zucchini  à la Grecque
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Serves 2
1 lb. leeks (or zucchini), sliced
3 tomatoes, chopped  (optional)
juice of 1 lemon
bay leaf
thyme
coriander  seeds
Slice the leeks (or zucchini)  into 1 -inch pieces. Cook gently with chopped tomatoes (if used),
the lemon juice, bay leaf, thyme and coriander  seeds. Serve hot or cold. Copyright © Charlotte Gerson, 2007. All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced in any medium, print or electronic without prior written permission from the author.Page 264Healing the Gerson Way—Defeating Cancer and Other Chronic Diseases
www.thegersonway.comLima Beans and Zucchini
1 large onion
1 clove garlic
1/2 cup soup stock
1 cup fresh lima beans
3 cups zucchini
4 medium tomatoes
1/2 tsp. cornstarch
4 sprigs fresh parsley
dash of thyme (or sage or a pinch of dried parsley)
Mix together all ingredients (for soup stock, see “‘ Special Soup’ or ‘Hippocrates Soup ’” in
Chapter 12, “Preparing Food and Juices—The Basic Rules,” p. 106) except herbs. Simmer
about 15 minutes (until tender). Thicken with cornstarch mixed with a little water. Just before
serving, add herbs. Lyonnaise Potatoes
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 1 to 1-1/2 hours
Serves 2
1 lb. potatoes, thickly sliced
1 large onion, thickly sliced
2 tbsp. of water
flaxseed oil
garlic, crushed
Thickly slice the potatoes and onion. Arrange the potato slices in an oven-proof dish with a slice
of onion between each potato slice. Pour on the water. Bake in oven at 300-350 ° F (149-177° C)
until well done and beginning to brown. Allow to cool slightly, then pour on the flaxseed oil and
crushed garlic. Serve immediately. Copyright © Charlotte Gerson, 2007. All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced in any medium, print or electronic without prior written permission from the author.Page 265Healing the Gerson Way—Defeating Cancer and Other Chronic Diseases
www.thegersonway.comMashed Carrot and Potato Bake
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 1 hour
carrots
potatoes
Cook the carrots and potatoes gently until just tender. Mash them and pile into an oven-proof
dish. Decorate with diagonal fork marks and put into a hot oven at 400-425°  F (204-218° C)  to
brown. Mashed


 sirtuins SIRT3 and
SIRT4, which prolong the life of cells, are acti-
vated during fasting. Scientists had previously
hypothesized that the work of mitochondria w as
associated with the organism’s life span. When
the mitochondria are exhausted, the cell be-
comes vulnerable, apoptosis begins, i.e. the pro-
gram of self -destruction is activated. The signal
of the beginning of apoptosis is the reduction of
the amount of the oxidation reduction coen-
zyme NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleo-
tide) in the mitochondria, in the nucleus of the
cell and in its cytoplasm. An experiment (during
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48 hours) made it possible to establish that in the
guinea- pig's organism during this period the
Nampt protein was activated. This protein trig-
gered the synthesis of NAD+ in the cytoplasm,
which in turn determined the synthesis of the
enzymes coded by the  SIRT3 and SIRT4 genes. These enzymes favorably influence mitochon-
drial function and energy metabolism in the cell,
i.e. they delay aging and prevent apoptosis. "If we could maintain a high concentration of
NAD+ in the mitochondria, able to stimulate the
SIRT3 and SIRT4 genes, the cell would not n eed
anything else for a while" - said the study au-
thors, who called this phenomenon "mitochon-
drial oasis hypothesis." It can be assumed that
there is a molecule capable of influencing the
Copyright © Vera Giovanna Bani 2019 www.dryfasting.infoThis Ebook was purchased by Gilberto Franchi email: gilbertofranchi@hotmail.frconcentration of NAD+ in the mitochondria, as
well as in the SIRT3 a nd SIRT4 genes. Tissue renewal
Doctor of Biological Sciences Professor L. V.
Polezhayev15, the most prominent specialist in
animal limb regeneration, who developed a
method of recovering lost limbs, tails, i.e., in am-
phibians, writes:

15 Polezhayev L. V. (1910 -2000), was a Soviet and Russian biolo-
gist, author of important books about limb regeneration: Stimul-
yatsiya regeneratsiyi myshchtsii serdtsa (Stimulation of heart mus-
cle regene ration) – Moscow, 1965; Utrata i vosstanovleniye regen-
eratsionnoy sposobnosti organov i tkaney u zhivotnykh (Loss and
restoration of the regenerative ability of organs and tissues in ani-
mals) - Moscow, 1968; Transplantatsiya tkaney mozga v norme i
patologi i (Brain tissue transplantation in normal and pathological
conditions), Moscow 1986. Copyright © Vera Giovanna Bani 2019 www.dryfasting.infoThis Ebook was purchased by Gilberto Franchi email: gilbertofranchi@hotmail.fr“Fasting is a process of intensified physiologi-
cal regeneration, renewal of all cells, their molec-
ular and chemical makeup. Interestingly, the bi-
ochemical changes during fasting and reparative
regeneration are very similar. In both cases,
there are two phases: destruction and  recovery. In both cases, the destruction phase is character-
ized by the prevalence of decomposition of pro-
tein and nucleic acids over their synthesis, shift
of pH to acidity, acidosis and more. The recov-
ery phase in both cases as well is characterized
by the prevalence of synthesis of nucleic acids
over their decomposition, and a return of pH to
its neutral state. From the teaching on regenera-
tion, we know that the amplification of the de-
struction phase leads to the amplification of the
recovery phase. Ther efore, with sufficient
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stimulatory factor of physiological regeneration. At the basis of fasting there is a biological pro-
cess, which leads to the renewal and rejuvena-
tion of the tissues of the whole body.”

 However, new cells grow especially intensively
during the recovery period. Similar renewal hap-
pens in other organs and tissues, which is why
fasting is an ‘universal doctor’. No surgeon can
remove specific affected tumor or ulcer cells,
while preserving healthy adjacent cells and not
compromising tissue integrity. This is how pre-
cisely hunger, the great physician, heals. Copyright © Vera Giovanna Bani 2019 www.dryfasting.infoThis Ebook was purchased by Gilberto Franchi email: gilbertofranchi@hotmail.fr8.6. Youth and quality of life extension
Everyone familiar with dry fasting or even with
just water  fasting sees numerous examples of
phys ical rejuvenation achieved during fasting. Physical improvements are usually accompa-
nied by mental ones. Sometimes hearing is re-
stored in people who have been deaf for many
years. Eyesight becomes so acute that those who
have been wearing glasses for years, don’t need
them anymore (sight restoration in blind people
is extremely rare), the sense of smell and taste
perception become keener, in case of sensory
nerve paralysis, sensory perception gets re-
stored, a burst of energy may be observed, men-
tal capacity  increases, weight decreases, the
body’s functional activity becomes more intense,
eyes become clear and sparkling, complexion
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characteristic of youth, are restored, facial wrin-
kles disappear, blood pressure decreases, heart
performance improves, the enlarged prostate
decreases in size, sexual rejuvenation takes place
— these processes, which are the evidence of re-
juvenation, may be observed by everybody who
has practiced fasting or is familiar with this
probl em. It is as if fasting creates conditions for
a rebirth, a revitalization of the organism. At that
time, all the cells in the body are cleansed, for-
eign substances (metaplasmatic materials) are
removed from the cell protoplasm, so that the
cells are rejuv enated and start to function more
effectively. Some of these foreign materials are highly toxic
and accumulated long ago in the fatty cells and
Copyright © Vera Giovanna Bani 2019 www.dryfasting.infoThis Ebook was purchased by Gilberto Franchi email: gilbertofranchi@hotmail.frthe connective tissue cells, figuratively called the
organism’s landfill, that’s why it’s necessary to
remove them from the circulation and metabolic
processes in the body. When the tissues get rid
of these materials, it increases the effectiveness
of the physiological mechanism. Along with the
renewal of the body due to fasting, a certain po-
tential is also created,  which ensures improved
body function after the fast is complete. Wear and damage, repair and replenishment
are continuous and almost synchronous pro-
cesses in all living organisms. Something is cre-
ated, and something is destroyed. Both of these
processes a re called metabolism, the production
is called anabolism and the destruction – catab-
olism. Catabolism prevails during periods of
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sleep. Anabolism is the process of repairing the body,
when it gets a new burst of energy and prepares
for new activities. This process is dominant dur-
ing the period of active growth and it slows
down somewhat during aging. It is established that fasting accelerates metab-
olism, and after the end of a fast the anabolic or
construc tive phase develops intensively. Thus,
one can say that a general cleansing of the body
renews the constructive processes of life. It is
true that under experimental conditions this im-
provement in life processes is brief. However, in
most cases this happens because the researchers
can’t manage to bring their patients back (on the
Copyright © Vera Giovanna Bani 2019 www.dryfasting.infoThis Ebook was purchased by Gilberto Franchi email: gilbertofranchi@hotmail.frpatients’ demand) to anything but their usual
lifestyle after fasting. A person’s age is the duration of their life. The
term ‘age’ denotes several different aspects of
life: level  of a person’s development (physiologi-
cal age), level of mental development (psycho-
logical age), etc. Any other term or expression
signifying nothing else but chronological age
brings vagueness and confusion of age with the
condition of the body or the ext ent of its growth
and development. When we say that one person is old at 40, and
another is young at 70,


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Lemongrass	Iced	Tea
Rocket	Mint	Iced	Tea
Sparkling	Blueberry	Tea
Strawberry	Tangerine	Tea
Raspberry	Basil	Iced	Tea
Ginger	Pineapple	Iced	Tea
Cinnamon	Pear	Iced	Tea
Peach	and	Mango	Iced	Tea
Pomegranate	Iced	Tea
Tangerine	and	Lavender	Iced	Tea
Tangerine	Strawberry	Iced	Tea
Sparkling	Apple	Iced	Tea
Blueberry	and	Lavender	Iced	Tea
Citrus	and	Rosemary	Iced	Tea
Smoothie	recipes
Grape	Guava	Shake
Fruit	Mint	Smoothie
Detox	Vegetable	Juice
Exotic	Mango	Breakfast
Vitamin	Berry	Lemon	Smoothie
Fizzy	Cherry,	Apple	and	Mint
Avocado	Gazpacho	Smoothie
Carrot	Orange	Smoothie
Asparagus	Vitality	Smoothie
Pre-workout	Snack	Smoothie
Tropical	Breakfast	Smoothie
Carrot	Coconut	Smoothie
Potato	Pineapple	Smoothie
Cranberry	Lemonade	Smoothie
Banana	Coffee	Shake
Banana	Vanilla	Shake
Banana	Strawberry	Shake
Apple	Berry	SmoothieBerry	Blast	Smoothie
Peachy	Red	Smoothie
Berry	Vitality	Smoothie
Black	Cherry	Smoothie
Apricot	Orange	Smoothie
Punch	Style	Smoothie
Chocolate	Peanut	Butter	Smoothie
Pear	Ginger	Smoothie
Pear	Walnut	Smoothie
Pina	Colada	Smoothie
Cocoa	Pina	Colada	Smoothie
Mango	Pina	Colada	Smoothie
Pineapple	Buttermilk	Smoothie
Pineapple	Berry	Smoothie
Spinach	Strawberry	Smoothie
Spiced	Pumpkin	Smoothie
Yam	Banana	Smoothie
Zucchini	Orange	Smoothie
Cocoa	Zucchini	Shake
Cantaloupe	Yogurt	Smoothie
Cantaloupe	Raspberries	Smoothie
Cherry	Cantaloupe	Smoothie
Carrot	Apple	Smoothie
Vegan	Vanilla	Cherry	Smoothie
Chocolate	Banana	Smoothie
Chocolate	Dream	Smoothie
Blueberry	Yogurt	Smoothie
Cantaloupe	Vanilla	Yogurt	Smoothie
Anti-aging	Smoothie
Multivitamin	Smoothie
Italian	Style	Smoothie
Carrot	Mint	Smoothie
Beet	Cranberry	Smoothie
Rejuvenating	Detox	Smoothie
Spinach	and	Fruit	Smoothie
Frosty	Vegan	Smoothie
Energy-Boosting	Smoothie
Pumpkin	Greek	Yogurt
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Cooling	Orange	Delight
Citrus	Sunrise
Vanilla	Strawberry	Water
Spicy-Cool	Zesty	Water
Cucumber	Spearmint	Water
Herby	Grapefruit	Water
Citrus	and	Cilantro	Treat
Citrus	and	Pear	Water
Fennel	and	Lemon	Drink
Apple	Cinnamon	Water
Orange	Basil	Water
Sage	and	Mint	Cucumber
Minty	Watermelon	Drink
Vanilla	Peach	Water
Pineapple	Cherry	Water
Summer	Berry	Delight
Blueberry	and	Apple	Water
Tropical	Island
Aromatic	Summer	Drink
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Cranberry	Grapefruit	Water
Blackberry,	Kiwi	and	Lemon
Orange	and	Lavender
Pear	and	Raspberry	Booster
Green	Tea	with	Grapes
Herby	Spring	Drink
Delicious	Rosemary	and	Fruit
Cantaloupe	and	Grape	Agua	Fresca
Summer	on	The	Beach
Fresh	Start
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Berry,	Rose	Petal	and	Vanilla
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Blueberry	Lavender	Infused	Water
Peppermint	Lemongrass	Water
Honeydew	Agua	Fresca
Watermelon	Coconut	WaterGreen	Tea	and	Tangerine
Peppery	Cucumber	Refresher
Cherry	and	Mint	Water
Mango	and	Mint	Water
Cherry	and	Mint	Drink
Melon	and	Blueberry	Seltzer
Kiwi	and	Sage	Water
Fruit	and	Rosemary	Infusion
Orange	and	Black	Tea
Pom	Berry	Water
Secret	Detox	Drink
Grapefruit	and	Lavender	Agua	Fresca
Cilantro,	Cucumber	and	Melon
Hibiscus	Pineapple	Infusion
Apple,	Pear	and	Ginger	Refresher
Citrus	and	Cranberry	Drink
Peppermint	Fruit	Detox
Cooling	Mint	and	Apricot	Water
Citrus	Mint	Soda
Ginger	and	Mango	Refresher
Day	Spa	Mint	Pineapple
Raspberry	Coconut	Water
Cherry	Cucumber	Cooler
Cucumber	Lavender	Cooler
Cherry	Limeade
Spring	Cantaloupe	Water
Cinnamon	Melon	Refresher
Tangerine	and	Melon	Water
Raspberry	and	Date	Water
Tangerine	and	Ginger	Cocktail
Piquant	Tomato	Water
Day	Spa	Grapefruit	and	Pineapple	Water
Autumn	Flavored	Water
Winter	Day	Spa
Strawberry	Pineapple	Water
Berry	and	Orange	Fruit	Infused	Ice	Cubes
Carrot	and	Ginger	Water
Key	Lime	and	Plum	Water
Vanilla	Plum	WaterPapaya	Mango	Water
Orange	and	Apple	Detox
Aloe	Lemon	Water
Maple	Cranberry	Drink
Mango	and	Sugarcane	Infused	Water
Black	Currant	Water
Lemongrass	Apple	Water
Strawberry-Mint	Sparkling	Water
Lime,	Tea	and	Agave	Detox
Jalapeno	Cilantro	Lemonade
Peppermint	Citrus	Detox
Grape	and	Blood	Orange	Water
Sage	Blackberry	Water
Rosemary	Watermelon	Cocktail
Tropical	Dream
Kiwi	and	Lychee	Soda
Pineapple	and	Cantaloupe	Water
Spring	Strawberry	Refresher
Raspberry	and	Fig	Limeade
Honeydew	Date	Water
Rose	Cantaloupe	Refresher
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I
was
healthy
again. " Comment
and
recommendation:
Urine
that
is
absorbed
through
the
digestive
tract
(especially
during
enemas)
immediately
enters
the
liver. The
healing
occurred
mainly
due
to
the
fact
that
urine
is
a
fluid
saturated
with
gravitational
energy,
which
quickly
brought
the
damaged
parts
together. Its
acidity
supports
biosynthesis,
the
salts
and
other
substances
contained
in
it
form
a
kind
of
"cement"
that
quickly
strengthens
everything. Example:
"In
two
days,
I
healed
a
burn
from
an
open
fire
on
my
hand
(from
the
wrist
to
the
elbow
on
the
inside)
with
urine. " Instead
of
blisters
and
a
festering
wound,
a
dry,
dark
cherry
blank
has
formed. I
used
to
wear
the
poultice
all
the
time. Then
I
smeared
the
wound
with
urine. After
five
days,
the
swelling
went
down
and
the
pain
disappeared. It
just
itches
a
little.'The
Russian
scientist
F. Chaneja
describes
case
of
cure
of
tick-borne
encephalitis:
“The
affected
woman
was
injected
with
2
ml
of
her
own
sterilized
urine
every
two
hours. For
the
second
time
the
introduction
of
urine,
the
temperature
dropped
to
37
degrees,
the
next
day
even
to
36. 7,
and
the
patient
regained
consciousness. In
24
hours,
other
symptoms
of
the
disease
alsoweakened:
headaches,
pain
in
the
joints,
muscles,
etc. After
three
days,
a
clinical
recovery
was
noted. Later,
this
method
was
tested
on
volunteers
in
the
treatment
of
angina,
influenza,
pneumonia,
radiculitis,
rheumatism,
typhoid
fever,
dysentery,
pancreatitis
and
other
diseases
with
good
therapeutic
effects. Our
experience,
as
in
the
literature,
confirms:
1)
Rapid
temperature
reduction. 2)
Rapid
pain
relief. 3)
Rapid
reduction
of
intoxication. 4)
Exclusion
of
complications
and
recurrences. 5)
Overall
faster
recovery
than
with
conventional
methods
of
treatment. Comment
and
recommendation:
We
already
know
that
urine
acts
on
the
skin
in
3
seconds
(. ) after
its
application
and
it
can
be
introduced
into
the
body
with
a
simple
massage,
simply
and
physiologically:
20
ml
in
2-3
minutes. To
quickly
reduce
the
temperature,
we
apply
urine
compresses
to
the
pulse. We
should
achieve
same
effect
as
with
intravenous
introduction
of
urine,
presented
by
Chaneja. Example:
“The
boy
was
bitten
by
some
kind
of
insect. The
area
became
very
swollen,
red,
itchy
and
eventually
very
painful. We
included
a
poultice
of
fresh
urine. In
40
minutes
the
pain
disappeared. In
4
hours,
all
the
symptoms
of
the
bite
also
disappeared. " A. Maslenikov
states
two
examples
of
people
who
were
irradiated
in
the
Chernobyl
explosion:
The
affected
man
lost
all
his
hair,
began
to
be
treated
with
urinotherapy
-
massages
and
compresses
of
his
head
with
his
own
urine,
drinking
all
urine
within
1
month. The
result:
purification
of
the
blood
from
the
effects
of
radiation
and
new
hair. In
the
second
case,
a
girl
was
irradiated
and
a
blood
analysis
showed
cancer. She
cured
herself
by
drinking
her
own
urine. She
knew
the
method
well,
because
even
before
the
Chernobyl
tragedy,
she
used
urine
to
treat
cancer
of
the
larynx
with
metastases. Comment
and
recommendation:
In
the
first
case,
urine
helped
push
radiation
out
of
the
body. A
person
was
irradiated
and
this
radiation
was
"written",
encoded
in
his
fluids. When
urine
was
administered
back
into
the
body
through
the
mouth
or
skin,
the
effects
of
radiation
were
mutually
suppressed
due
to
the
interference
effect. Difficulties
such
as
hair
loss
were
quickly
removed
with
the
help
of
biologically
active
substances
contained
in
standing
urine. In
the
case
of
the
girl,
I
only
want
to
point
out
why
the
cancer
returned. The
diet
that
created
the
conditions
for
cancer
is
to
blame. The
girl
cured
it
with
urine
therapy,
but
she
continued
to
eat
pathologically,
and
the
explosion
in
Chernobyl
was
only
the
trigger
mechanism
that
caused
a
new
outbreak
of
cancer. Therefore,
it
is
necessary
to
constantly
monitor
the
diet
to
prevent
alkalization
of
the
organism. As
part
of
prevention,
it
is
also
necessary
to
drink
your
own
fresh
urine
every
morning. 1
glass,
i. e. 2
dcl,
of
fresh,
warm
urine
is
enough. Urinotherapy
and
cosmetics
We
have
already
mentioned
why
urine
improves
the
condition
of
the
skin
and
hair. It
can
be
used
instead
of
soap,
because
the
ammonia
and
urea
contained
in
it
dissolve
impurities
and
wash
them
away. Armstrong
writes,
for
example,
that
the
most
expensive
types
of
soap
were
produced
and
are
still
produced
on
the
basis
of
salts
and
fats
from
the
urine
of
cows
that
grazed
on
mountain
pastures. Also,
some
expensive
creams
contain
hormones
from
urine. At
Maslenikov,
we
learn
that
it
is
very
useful
to
have
an
evening
instead
of
lotion
smear
the
skin
with
fresh
urine. First,
with
the
help
of
a
cotton
ball,
wash
away
the
cosmetics
and
impurities,
and
then
wet
the
skin
with
urine
once
more
and
let
it
act
for
30-40
minutes. Then
wash
with
cold
water. Fingertips
can
be
gently
massaged
by
pulsing. The
skin
becomes
smooth,
the
secretion
of
fat
is
regulated
and
no
cream
is
needed. The
skin
acquires
a
healthy
blush. I
know
from
my
own
experience
that
using
quarter
urine
makes
the
skin
even
better
while
nourishing
body,
it
gives
him
a
huge
amount
of
energy. Salts
and
its
structure
are
concentrated
in
evaporated
urine
water
is
close
to


is,  14 –15
Homo naledi,  14 –15
Homo neanderthalensis,  14 –15Homo sapiens,  14 –16
honeymoon rhinitis, 41
Hooton, Earnest, 114, 115
Huberman, Andrew, 152
hypertension, 89 –90
hypocapnia, 140
hypoventilation training / Buteyko breathing, 93 –97, 221 –24
Control Pause technique, 222
Counsilman’ s training of U.S. Olympic swim team and, 95 –96
current medical community dismissal of, 101
Decongest the Nose technique, 224
extending time between inhalations and exhalations, 103 –4
internet websites of fering instructions, 224
Mater Hospital study, 101
Mini Breathholds technique, 222 –23
Nose Songs technique, 223
W alking/Running technique, 223 –24
W oorons’ s verifying ef ficacy of, 95
Zátopek’ s pioneering of, 93 –94
hypoxic training. See  hypoventilation training / Buteyko breathing
Indus-Sarasvati civilization, 195 –96
infections, and bacterial growth in congested nasal passages, 7
Inner Fire Meditation (T ummo), 145 –48, 150 –58, 186, 210, 226 –27
insomnia, 30
intelligence, and mouthbreathing, 30 –31
internal or gans, malleability of, 56
Intr oduction to Respiratory Science (video), 67 –68
Iraq W ar, 142
Irritable Heart Syndrome, 140 –42, 147 –48
Iyengar, B. K. S., 104
jiya pranayama, 200
Jones, T imothy, 67
Kahn, Sandra, 125
Kayser, Richard, 40 –41
Kearney, Ann, 50 –51, 208
Kelder, Peter, 53 –54
khechari,  82
ki,  188
Kingsley, Norman, 123, 132
Klein, Donald, 176, 211
Kling, Arthur, 165 –66
lactic acid, 24
lar ge intestines, 13 –14
laryngectomies, 51
larynx, 15 –16
left nostril breathing, 41 –42
Lemnius, Levinus, 29less breathing
asthma and, 90, 98 –101
author ’ s and Olsson’ s practice of, 87 –89, 91, 96 –97
Buteyko’ s experiments and development of techniques, 89 –90, 92 –93, 97 –98
historical traditions practicing, 86
hypoventilation training and. See  hypoventilation training / Buteyko breathing
kidney buf fering and, 101 –2
Papworth method, 101
respiratory rates considered normal, 85 –86
and treatment of respiratory conditions, 101 –2
VO 2  max and, 89
Zátopek’ s pioneering of hypoventilation training, 93 –94
Lieberman, Daniel, 13
lifespan, and lung capacity, 54 –55
lips, 15
lower turbinates, 44 –45
Lund, V alerie J., 26
lungs / lung capacity, 73
aging and, 55 –56
freedivers and, 56
lifespan and, 54 –55
malleability of, 56
moderate exercise and, 56
orthopedic breathing and, 57 –58
shallow breathing, ef fects of, 64
Stough’ s work with emphysema patients and, 59 –64
as weight-regulating system of body, 75
Maf fetone, Phil, 25 –26
malocclusion, 12, 134
mammals, 9 –10
Martin, L ynn, 58 –59, 64, 66 –67
masseter, 131, 132
mastic gum, 225
Mater Hospital study, on ef fects of breathing less, 101
matter, 192 –93
Matthiessen, Peter, 46 –47
maxilla, 131
McGee, Chuck, III, 142, 147 –48, 150, 153 –56, 210, 227
McKeown, Patrick, 27, 28, 224
meditation, 176 –77
Meuret, Alicia, 100 –101, 177 –78
Mew, John, 124 –25, 126 –29
Mew, Mike, 127 –29, 226
mewing, 128 –29
mindful meditation, 177
mineral springs, 174
Mini Breathholds technique, 222 –23
modern medicine
limitations of, 204 –5problems requiring, 204
view of breathing, xviii
molecules, 192
monoblocs, 123
morphological changes in humans, 14 –16, 107 –8
chewing, lack of, 116, 133 –34
farmed foods and, 107 –8
Price’ s research on traditional and modern processed diets and, 113 –16
processed foods and, 111 –16
soft foods and, 133 –34
vitamin and mineral deficiencies, role of, 115 –16
Morton, Samuel, 11, 32
Morton Collection, 11, 32
mouth
airway obstructions of, 120 –22
Belfor ’ s bone growth research and, 131 –33, 134 –35
breathing through. See  mouthbreathing
children with deformities of, 31 –32
oral posture, 127 –28
orthodontic devices designed to expand, 121 –22
size of, 121, 122
tongue-thrusting exercises, 129
tooth extraction and retractive orthodontics, impacts of, 123 –25
width of, and impeded development of nasal cavities, 6
See also  chewing
mouth taping, 50, 51 –52
mouthbreathing, 20 –33
athletic performance and, 23 –24
dental problems and, 49 –50
Douillard’ s bike experiment and, 23 –24
ef fects of, 206 –7, 208
Harvold’ s monkey experiments and, 26 –27, 33
intelligence, impact on, 30 –31
oxygen levels and, 29
physical body and airways, ef fect on, 27, 29, 32 –33
prevalence of, 5 –6
sleep apnea and, 28, 49 –50
snoring and, 28, 49 –50
Stanford experiment with author and Olsson, 3 –9, 16 –18, 19 –23, 28 –29, 37 –38, 79 –82, 87 –89,
105 –7, 139, 206 –8
water loss and, 29 –30
mucous membrane, 44 –45
mudra s, 82
My Journey to Lhasa  (David-Néel), 150 –51
nadi shodhana, 42, 219 –20
Naropa, 145 –46
nasal breathing
alternate nostril breathing techniques, 42 –45
benefits of, 50, 208Catlin and, 46 –49
left nostril breathing, 41 –42
manipulating body functions through, 42
mouth taping and, 50, 51 –52
nadi shodhana, 42, 219 –20
nasal cycles, 39 –42
nitric oxide release and, 50
physical body and airways, ef fect of, 27
Plains Indians and, 46 –48
right nostril breathing, 41
surya bheda pranayama, 43
See also  nose
nasal cycles, 39 –42
nasal dilator cones, 118
nasal sur geries, 118 –19
nasal valve collapse, 118
Natur e, 151
Nayak, Jayakar, 4, 5, 6 –7, 8, 117 –18
neck, 121
neutrons, 192
New Y ork T imes, The, 190
Ni Ch’i (adverse breath), 31
Nims, Robert, 63
nitric oxide
nose breathing and, 50
Nose Songs technique and, 223
Nitsch, Herbert, 56
norepinephrine, 153
normobaric hypoxia training. See  hypoventilation training / Buteyko breathing
nose, 37 –52
atrophy of, 50 –51
bacteria growth, in congested nasal cavities, 7
balloon sinuplasty and


 food-safe
soap has been added. Rinse well, drain and pat dry. Canning Cranberries
Cranberries are so easily frozen that I don’ t recommend canning them. country-style chutney
I love this chutney because it is the colour of fall. It’ s nice to have bright r ed
chutney on the pantry shelf tha t isn’ t tomato or beet. Y ou can make this
using fr o zen cranberries in the late summer when stone fruits ar e abundant;
it ma kes a very nice Thanksgivi ng condiment for r oast turkey. O f course, it
is the heart-h ealthy and cancer -pr eventing anthocyanins that give
cranberries thei r deep r ed colour and health benefits. The curry spice blend
is not overwhelming in this chutney, but you can use any of the pickling
spice blends  in its place if you wish. MAKES ABOUT 8 CUPS (2 L)
1/4 cup (50 mL) apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp (25 mL) balsamic vinegar
3 cups (750 mL) fr esh or fr ozen cranberries (12-oz/340 g bag)
3 cups (750 mL) chopped onions 2 cups (500 mL) chopped apples 2
cups (500 mL) chopped pears 2 cups (500 mL) chopped plums
2 tbsp (25 mL) Curry P ickling Spice Blend  (stor e-bought), tied in a
cheesecloth bag
2 cups (500 mL) granulated sugar
1/2 cup (125 mL) packed br own sugar
1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped candied pineapple
(6 oz/175 g)1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped dried apricots
2 tbsp (25 mL) finely chopped candied ginger

1. In  a Maslin pan or canning kettle, combine cider vinega r, balsamic
vinegar and cranberries. Place over medium heat and add onions, apples,
pears, plums and spice bag. Brin g to a boil over medium high h eat, stirring
constantly Add granulated sugar, 1 cup (250 mL) at a time, stirring to
dissolve before adding the next cup. Add brown sugar. Adjust heat and boil
gently stirring frequently for 30 minutes. Add pineapple, apricots and
ginger. B oil gen tly stirring frequently for about 40 minutes or until fruit is
tender an d mixtu re thickens enough to mound on a wooden spoon. Y ou may
find it necessary  to add up to 1  cup (250 mL) water to keep the mixture
from sticking to the bottom of the pan. 2. Meanwhile, heat four 1-pint (2-cup/500 mL) jars in boiling  water, and
scald the lids, lifter, funnel and tongs ( Boiling W ater Method, Step by Step ). 3. F ill hot jars, leaving a 1/4-inch (5 mm) headspace. Run a thin non-
metallic utensil around the insid e of the jar to allow air to escape. Add more
hot c hutney if n ecessary to leave a 1/4-inch (5 mm) headspace. W ipe rims,
top with flat lids and screw on m etal rings. Return jars to the hot water bath,
topping up with hot water if n ecessary Bring to a full rolling boil and
process jars for 10 minutes ( Boiling W ater Method, Step by Step ). 4. Remo ve cann er lid and wait 5 minutes before removing jars t o a towel or
rack to cool completely Check seals, label and store in a cool place for up to
1 year. Use: Se rve as an accompaniment to roasted meats and toss with roasted
vegetables. For a fruity vinaigr ette dressing, mix 1/3 cup (75 mL) with 3
tbsp (45 mL) olive oil and 1 tbsp (15 mL) red wine vinegar. country-style chicken
This is a super - fast, down-home, warm skillet-salad dinner. The cucumber
and r ed onion ca n be r eplaced by baby spinach or thinly sliced radishes or
baby zucchini. The point is that when the gar den is r eally going in thesummer and harvest vegetables ar e plentiful in the fall, ther e ar e  all sorts of
tender young vegetables that can be tossed into the mix and eaten mostly
raw with  the cooked chicken. Then in the winter, when shr edded carr ots and
beets ar e easy to fix, it r eappears on busy weeknight menus. It is the spicy
chutney that pulls this dish together and gives it a pr ofessional flair. MAKES 4 SER VINGS 2 tbsp (25 mL) olive oil
1 lb (500 g) boneless chicken pieces or gr ound
chicken or turkey 1/2 cup (125 mL) Country-Style Chutney
1/4 English cucumber, thinly sliced 1/4 r ed onion, thinly sliced

1. In  a skillet, he at olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicke n and cook,
stirring frequen tly for 10 minutes or until cooked through and lightly
browned. 2. Stir in the chutney and heat through. Divide evenly into 4 p ortions and
mound each on a plate. 3. Divide cucumber and red onion evenly among plates and top with the
chicken.c r a n b e r r y  o r a n g e  c o n s e r v e
North A merican Thanksgiving dinner would not be the same without
r oasted turkey and its one key accompaniment, cranberry sauc e. Ther e ar e
hundr eds of cranberry jelly and  whole-berry sauce r ecipes fr om which to
choose, and most families have their favourite. This is our family’ s
pr efer ence, the orange being a complementary ingr edient that offers a
r efr eshing balan ce to the tart cranberries. It is not sweet, so you  might want
to add mor e sugar to suit your taste. If you like mor e spice, add up to 1/2
tsp (2 mL) each gr ound cinnamon and nutmeg or allspice. Over the years,I’ve adapted the r ecipe so th at it conveniently uses one package of
cranberries. Y ou can double the r ecipe if you wish. If you ar e making this tart, citrusy holiday condiment a week befor e using,
ther e is no need  to pr ocess in a water bath or fr eeze the jars. Simply fill
clean or  sterilize d jars, then cap and r efrigerate until r eady to serve. If you
wish to keep the conserve longer, I have given the instructions f or canning,
but you can opt to fr eeze it if you won’ t be using it for a few months. MAKES ABOUT 3 CUPS (750 mL)
3 cups (750 mL) fr esh or fr ozen cranberries (12-oz/375 g bag)
2 oranges, sectioned and chopped 1–1/2 cups (375 mL) granulated
sugar 1/2 cup (125 mL) water
1 tbsp (15 mL) grated orange rind
1/2 cup (125 mL) fr eshly squeezed orange juice
2 tbsp (25 mL) fr eshly squeezed lemon juice
1. Heat three 1-c up (250 mL) ja rs in boiling water, and scald the lids, lifter,
funnel and tongs ( Boiling W ater Method, Step by Step ).2. In a Maslin pan or canning k ettle, combine cranberries, oran ge sections,
sugar, w ater, orange rind, orange juice and lemon juice. Bring to a boil over
high heat, stirring constantly. Boil ge ntly, stirring frequently, for about 25 minutes or until mixture
thickens enough to mound on a wooden spoon. 3. T o can:  Ski m o f f and discard any foam. Fill hot jars, leaving a 1/4-inch
(5 mm) headspace. Run a thin non-metallic utensil around the inside of the
jar t o allow air to escape. Add more hot conserve, if necessary, to leave a
1/4-inch (5 mm) headspace. W ipe rims, top with flat lids and screw on
metal rin gs. Ret urn jars to the hot water bath, topping up with hot water if
necessary. Bring  to a full rolling boil and process jars for 15 minutes
( Boiling W ater Method, Step by Step ). 4. Remo ve cann er lid and wait 5 minutes before removing jars t o a towel or
rack to cool com pletely. Check seals, label and store in a cool place for up
to 1 year. T o fr eeze instead of can:  Omit steps 3 and 4 above. After step 2, remove
the c ompote from the heat and let cool. This could take up to 2  hours. Stir
occasionally as the mixture cools. Spoon into Mason jars or plastic
containers, leavi ng a 1-inch (2.5 cm) headspace. Seal