 and immune-modulatory
activities.”
• Mark Stengler - “Some studies demonstrate that spirulina seems to possess anticancer
effects and antiviral properties. Also, animal studies show that it is a powerful tonic for the
immune system.”
Shark Liver Oil • LEF.org – “Shark liver oil has been used for years in the Scandinavian countries as an
antibacterial, antiviral, anti-fungal, and antiparasitic agent.”
Andrographis • LEF.org – “Andrographis is a traditional herbal remedy used in India and Asia as a broad-
spectrum natural antibiotic and immune system stimulator for bacterial, viral, and parasitic
conditions.”
Tamiﬂu • LEF.org – “Tamiﬂu is the only antiviral available in the United States for both the treatment
and prevention of the most common strains of inﬂuenza, types A and B.”
Larreastat • Phyllis A. Balch, CNC & James F. Balch, MD - “Larreastat is a trademarked herbal remedy
derived from chaparral that is said to have antioxidant, antiviral, and anti-inﬂ ammatory
properties.”
Red Marine Algae • Phyllis A. Balch, CNC & James F. Balch, MD - “Red marine algae contains antiviral
carbohydrates that are effective, both topically and orally, for the treatment of herpes.”
Soy Constituents • Joseph E. Pizzorno, N.D. –  Soy constituents have been shown to have estrogenic, anti-
estrogenic, antiviral, anticarcinogenic, bacteriocidal, and antifungal ef fects.”
Flaxseed • Gale Maleskey - “In addition to ﬁber, ﬂaxseed contains lignans, compounds that may have
anti-cancer, antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral effects, says Dr. Nelson.”
Aspirin • Sheldon Saul Hendler, MD, PhD – “Looking better than ever as a clot-inhibitor and now
also as a possible immune stimulant and antiviral agent.” “Some very preliminary work
hints at a direct anti -viral role for the little white pill, while some older research (that needs
follow-up) indicates that aspirin might be helpful in the treatment of diabetes.”
Beat the Bird Flu Virus
26Colloidal Silver • “Phyllis A. Balch, CNC & James F. Balch, MD - “Colloidal silver may keep bacteria in check
because of its antibiotic and antiviral properties.”
Ribavirin • LEF.org – “Ribavirin is a broad-spectrum, antiviral drug that is especially effective against
inﬂuenza-like viruses.”
Cimetidine • LEF.org – “If you refer to the Shingles and Postherpetic Neuralgia protocol, you will read
about studies in which cimetidine demonstrated remarkable antiviral ef fects”
Intron A • LEF.org - “Intron A is a powerful antiviral protein that is found in cells when they are
exposed to a virus”
PEGASYS • LEF.org – “PEGASYS (Hoffman-La Roche) is another antiviral drug that is under
consideration for approval by the FDA. PEGASYS is primarily directed at the antiviral
treatment of HCV, but appears to also have beneﬁts for persons with cirrhosis and
chronic liver disease.”
Zanamivir • Phyllis A. Balch, CNC & James F. Balch, MD - “Zanamivir (Relenza), a relatively new
antiviral drug used for the treatment of inﬂuenza, can have a detrimental side effect on asthma sufferers.”
Acyclovir • Phyllis A. Balch, CNC & James F. Balch, MD - “Acyclovir (Zovirax) is an antiviral
medication that lessens the severity of symptoms and shortens the duration of
rash formation”
Interferon Alfa • Phyllis A. Balch, CNC & James F. Balch, MD - “Interferon alfa is a powerful
antiviral substance”
Retinol • Joseph E. Pizzorno, N.D. - “Retinol has also demonstrated signiﬁcant antiviral  activity and
has prevented the immunosuppression induced by glucocorticoids, severe burns,
and surgery.”
Squalene • Donald R. Yance Jr – “Squalene possesses antiviral as well as anticancer activity.
AL-721 • Sheldon Saul Hendler, MD, PhD – “Reversal of aging of cells, rejuvenating the immune
system, anti -viral activity, abolishing the withdrawal symptoms of drug and alcohol dependence, and more—such are the claims for AL 721.”Antiviral Drugs & Drug Candidate Compounds
Beat the Bird Flu Virus
27Foods: Garlic
Shiitake mushrooms
Aloe vera
OnionGinger
Cruciferous vegetables
Berries
Vitamins: Vitamin C
Vitamin AVitamin E
Minerals: Zinc
Selenium
Herbs: Echinacea
AstragalusSt. John’s Wort
Licorice
Lemon balm
Green tea
Grapefuit seed extractOlive leaves
Mints
Calendula
Lomatium
LapacholCat’s Claw
Products: Jenny Lee A-V
Sambucol
Hydrogen peroxide
Illumination
Shiitake Mushroom SupremeArcozon
Una de Gato
Mushroom Optimizer
Spirulina
AstaxanthinSummary of Top Items
Beat the Bird Flu Virus
28Why the World Isn’t Ready for the Coming Inﬂuenza Pandemic,
World Health Organization Warns
A global inﬂuenza pandemic isn’t something that most people think about on a day-to-day basis. But it could soon become front-page news, if the fears of the World Health Organization are realized. The group is concerned about the ripening conditions for a global outbreak of a particular bird ﬂu strain currently present in Asia. What makes this situation all the more serious is the humbling fact that the world simply doesn’t have the manufacturing or distribution capacity to provide ﬂu vaccinations to many people.
This frightening fact became quite evident this year with the shortage of ﬂu shots in the United States. But
it was also true in past ﬂu pandemics such as the outbreak of 1918 which killed a startling 40 to 50 million people around the world, according to the World Health Organization. And that was at a time when the global population was much lower than it is today. Population density was also lower, and it was extremely difﬁcult for people to travel from one region to the next. Even though, as many as 50 million people were killed by a single strain of the inﬂuenza virus.
Today, conditions are far more favorable to the spread of infectious disease. With high population density,
and ease of air travel around the world, an outbreak could spread to virtually every city in the world in a matter of a few days. From there, it could spread relatively easily to citizens of those cities. That’s why estimates of the number of people who could die in the next inﬂuenza pandemic are reaching astronomical proportions.
The US-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that between 2 million and 7.4 million
deaths would occur globally from the outbreak. But other scientists are offering much higher estimates: one noted Russian scientists estimates that as many as one billion people around the world could be killed by a viral outbreak that’s expected to arrive soon. He simultaneously estimates hundreds of thousands would
be killed in the United States alone.
So what’s the correct number? Nobody knows, of course, but it’s safe to assume that US authorities would
downplay the numbers in order to avoid a public panic once the outbreak begins. After all, it now looks fairly certain that the United States won’t be prepared for a pandemic, so the smart political play will be to minimize the number of reported fatalities caused by such an outbreak in order to avoid public criticism for
not being prepared.
Right now, 50 people representing drug companies, governments, and vaccine licensing agencies are meeting
in Geneva in a closed-door session to discuss what can be done to prevent this next coming ﬂu pandemic. The World Health Organization has ﬂatly stated there will not be enough vaccine to go around. On their web site, they say, “production capacity for a pandemic vaccine will be vastly inadequate unless other companies engage in vaccine seed development and preparation of batches for clinical testing.” The group also stated that in the event of a pandemic, vaccine will be in short supply and will likely be unequally distributed.
Most people don’t know that deadly ﬂew pandemics appear approximately once every 27 years on our
planet. As already mentioned, the 1918 inﬂuenza pandemic killed up to 50 million people. Other pandemics occurred in 1957 and 1968, well after the development of antibiotics, which turned out to be all but useless against infectious viral strains. Today, we are past due for the next viral outbreak, and many experts in the area of disease control and infectious diseases are predicting that the H5N1 bird ﬂu strain is a likely
candidate to make the cross-species jump and become the next infectious agent for humans.
Beat the Bird Flu Virus
29The pandemic can be beat with nutrition
As usual, there


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58. Give Plants a Shine
The last thing your beautiful, green, healthy plants want is a waxy silicone shine that makes their leaves glisten unnaturally. Rub a tiny bit of coconut oil into them to keep leaves looking healthy and dust-free. Reapply every
few days or as needed.
59. Use in Toothpaste
Add flavor, antibacterial action, and potential whitening benefits by adding coconut oil to some baking
soda and using as a DIY toothpaste. For a little extra flavor, mix in a drop or two of peppermint or cinnamon
essential oil.
60. Ease Arthritis Pain
Acute inflammation present with arthritis is responsible for quite a bit of discomfort and stiffness that
accompanies this common malady, which can be eased by the anti-inflammatory effects of the coconut oil.
Massage a bit of the oil into each joint thoroughly 1-2 times a day to relieve soreness.
61. Clean Your Dogs Ears
Gently wipe surface dirt out of your dog’s ears with a cotton ball. A dog’s ear canal is shaped like an ‘L’ so don’t
panic too much about jabbing your finger or cotton swab in too far. This is why you’ll see your vet take that
super long cotton swab and stick it all the way into the ear for a sample. Afterwards you wipe it out, gently rub
in some coconut oil into the skin to keep them healthy, itch-free, and comfortable.
62. Soothe a Dry Canine Nose
Rub a tad onto your dog’s nose if it is perpetually dry and cracked. This remedy is smoosh-faced breed approved.
63. Treat Athletes Foot
The anti-fungal action of coconut oil helps fight off athlete’s foot when you apply it daily. Be sure to rinse your feet first and pat them dry, then thoroughly apply a thin layer of coconut oil, massaging it in well. Wash your
hands before applying to the other foot to avoid spreading the fungus.
64. Say Goodbye to a Sore throat
Can’t ease that painful throat? Coconut oil provides a wonderful soothing coating, whether the discomfort is
caused by dry air or an illness. Swallow ½-1 teaspoon up to 3 times daily to ease the pain, being sure to make
one of those times right before bed. For an extra kick, melt the coconut oil down and stir in a little honey (its
ok if it separates some.) When it is mostly room temp, mash up the mixture a little bit and use the same as above.
Get a FREE 15oz Jar of Organic Coconut Oil - just pay $1.95 S&H!65. Lessen a Dry, Hacking, Cough
You don’t want to suppress your cough if it is productive, meaning you are coughing up phlegm. Your body
needs to get rid of all that stuff. However, if you have a dry hacking cough, swallowing a teaspoon or so of
coconut oil can help ease the itchy irritation. It is especially nice because it coats your throat and seems to
protect it more from irritating things such as dust, whereas water only provides very temporary relief.
66. Prevent Stretch Marks
There is no magic method to prevent or get rid of stretch marks. Indeed, how noticeably you get stretch marks are based a lot on genetics. They are caused by, literally, a stretching of the skin. This may occur during
pregnancy, puberty, during rapid muscle mass gain, etc. and tend to be more extreme when there is an excess
of cortisol (a stress hormone produced by the adrenal glands) involved. Cortisol damages elastic fibers in the dermis. Put simply, the marks appear when the lower layers of the dermis tear for some reason or another.
Anecdotal evidence suggest that keeping skin moisturized and supple can help prevent stretch marks, and
what better moisturizer than coconut oil? Rub some onto the area twice daily (for example, your belly if you are pregnant) and massage it in well. You can also melt down some cocoa butter with the coconut oil for an
extra moisturizing boost.
67. Ink Cleaner
Don’t cry over spilled ink. If you find yourself with irritating ink smears and smudges on your hand, simply rub
a little coconut oil over it and let it sit for a minute or two. Wipe off with a dry, clean, cloth.
68. Personal Lubricant *not compatible with latex
Yup, coconut oil can be used as a natural and effective alternative to store-bought lubricant. It is not compatible with latex though, as it causes it to lose its elasticity and break down, so do not use it with
condoms. Coconut oil + condoms = baby! Otherwise, enjoy on your own or with a partner the same way you
would any other kind.
69. Detail Your Car
Coconut oil provides a lustrous sheen to the inside of your car, be it the dashboard or leather seats. You can also use it to buff out little scratches that might be marking up the paint job. The best part(s) are that it soaks
in, lasts a while, doesn’t attract dust, smells great, and is all natural.
70. Soothe and Prevent Hangnails
Fun fact-hangnails are also known as a “stepmothers blessing” in several parts of the U.K. as well as a “catchy”
in other parts of the world.Whatever you call them, these little bits of torn skin seem benign, but cause major
pain. Often times they end up creating a whole inflamed sore patch around your nail that’s tender for days.
Rubbing some coconut oil around the outer edges of your nail can help keep the skin soft and pliable, making it less likely for it to “rip” and land you with a hangnail. When the little bits of skin get hard and stiff, rubbing
some coconut oil on it will also help soothe the pain with its anti-inflammatory actions.
Get a FREE 15oz Jar of Organic Coconut Oil - just pay $1.95 S&H!71. One Ingredient Udder Soother
Cracked teats are, as one can imagine, terribly uncomfortable for the cow. Not only that, but it provides an
area for bacteria and infection to multiply, which is the last thing you want to happen. Just like coconut oil
provides wonderful soothing moisture in the form of nipple cream for humans, it makes an awesome one-
ingredient udder balm. Simply apply as you would any other udder balm.
72. Detangler
When you’ve got a nasty tangle, try using coconut oil to ease it out without any yanking, eye watering, or ripped out broken hairs. Dampen your hair well and then massage in coconut oil, letting it sit for 2-3 minutes.
Starting at the bottom of the hair shaft, gently work your way up with a comb to get through the tangles.
73. Cracked Heels
Cracked, dry, heels? As a super moisturizer, coconut oil can help soften and smooth over that skin. Use a
pumice stone first to slough off any excess buildup of cells, and then get a little bit of coconut oil on your
fingertips. Massage into your heels well, and let dry. Repeat twice daily.
74. Get Rid of Angular Chelitis (aka pesky little mouth sores)
This sounds obscure, but it is a much more common occurrence than it seems. Angular chelitis is inflammation
of the lips, technically, but often times appear as little “splits” or “cracks” in the corner of your mouth. When
this happens, fungus can jump on the opportunity to infect the little area. Rub a little bit of coconut oil on the
sore spots 2-3 times daily to keep yourself comfortable and to fight off fungi.
75. Use in the Sun
Coconut oil in and of itself is not sufficient as sunscreen. On its own, it has an SPF (sun protection factor) of 4-6. This helps a little, but not enough to make it a substitute. That being said, try applying coconut oil in
between re-applications of sunscreen. It will help hydrate your skin and prevent it from drying out. Should you
get burned, it can also help prevent peeling and itching.
76. Improve Circulation
We need proper circulation to not only function, but to heal as well. Not to mention feeling cold all the time (or having people shudder at your frigid touch) isn’t fun. Coconut oil, taken internally, may help improve blood
flow. As it can raise the levels of HDL-or “good”-cholesterol, the ratio between HDL and LDL-“bad” cholesterol-
are evened. Since LDL cholesterol can affect the viscosity of blood, and “thicken” it, lower levels lead to thinner blood which leads to better circulation.  Start with a ½ tablespoon a day and work up to 1 tablespoon to give
your circulation an energy boost.
77. Add to Baby Bath
Babies have wonderfully soft, smooth, healthy skin-and we want to keep it that way! Try adding a little bit of
coconut oil to your little one’s bath to help keep skin soft and smooth. It will also help soothe any little rashes,
scrapes, or bothersome bug bites that may be bothering them.
Get a FREE 15oz Jar of Organic Coconut Oil - just pay $1.95 S&H!78. Get Rid of Cradle Cap
Cradle cap is typically a harmless condition that results in patches of yellowish, thick, sometimes greasy scales
on your baby’s head (although it


 an example of a
trans
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Trans
 fats have replaced real fats like organic butter, tallow and lard. Eating
trans
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means you have replaced important fat-soluble vitamins from animal fats with man made toxic fats.
Canola Oil
 – Canola is not the name of a plant, but rather a shorted term for Canadian Oil. The
FDA prohibits the use of canola oil in baby formulas because it retards growth.
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trans
 fat
content of canola oil is listed at 0.2 percent, yet independent research has found
trans
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as 4.6 percent in commercial liquid oil.
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 Canola oil is extracted by a combination of high
temperature mechanical pressing and solvent extraction. My experience in consuming canola oil is
that it makes me feel congested and I start coughing. Because it is cheap, and believed to be healthy
due to its monosaturated fat content, canola oil is what many restaurants and health food stores
unfortunately use for frying their food. If they only knew that this rancid oil was not good for their
customers they might stop using it. These establishments falsely tout the health benefits of canola oil.
The inferior taste and feeling from foods cooked in canola oil repels me, and probably many
customers from these food establishments.
Nut and Seed Oils
Nut and seed oils have been a part of the human diet for a very long time. Walnut oil is popular
in France and Italy. For the nut oils to be healthy, many of them require careful processing, or fresh
pressing. Limit or avoid nut and seed oils as best you can unless they are from small artisan
producers.
Safflower, soy and corn oils
 are all on the list of oils to avoid. Because of their delicatestructure these vegetable oils are especially dangerous after being heated in the process of cooking or
frying.
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Consuming unnatural forms of monosodium glutamate (MSG) may alter your endocrine gland
balance. This can disrupt your body’s ability to regulate the homeostasis required to allow your
parotid gland to send signals for your teeth to remineralize. Viewed from this perspective, MSG may
be a contributing factor in tooth decay. Most store-bought soups, sauces and broth mixes contain
MSG. MSG shows up secretly in product labels under different names. Avoid products containing the
following ingredients: Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein (HVP), Textured Protein, Yeast Extract,
Autolyzed Plant Protein, and anything with the word glutamate, or glutamic.
Sweet Drinks
Health food stores are loaded with sweetened and protein-fortified vegetable and fruit juices.
Most of these products are pasteurized and therefore skeletonized foods. Avoid pasteurized vegetable
and fruit juices. Sweet drinks from the store are loaded with sugar. They provide empty calories and
are not a part of a healthy diet. Here and there a naturally sweetened drink will not do you much harm
if you do not have cavities. But these foods are not for people trying to stop tooth decay. Watch out in
particular for sports drinks and sweetened tea. Replace these with unsweetened tea, raw milk, whey
or kefir.
Kombucha is a popular health tonic. It has a wonderful array of nutrients and probiotics. While it
is a great beverage, I recommend people who are trying to stop cavities to avoid it. Typically
kombucha available commercially has a sugar content that is too high, as not all of the sugar has been
digested by the bacteria and yeast organisms. Just to be clear, kombucha, especially home-made or
the equivalent where most of the sugar is fermented is a life-promoting drink. It just does not work
well if you are trying to stop tooth decay.Health Food Bars, Energy Bars and Tooth Decay
Health food bars have made national news headlines for their ability to cause tooth decay.
People who have never had a cavity in their adult teeth all of a sudden have several large ones.
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have talked with many people who developed large cavities rapidly, or who have chipped teeth as a
result of health food bar consumption. The culprit here is not bacteria or the sticky gooeyness of the
bars. The problem with the nutrition bars is the ingredients. Many health food bars have a rancid taste
which is covered up by copious amounts of sugar. Health food bars typically contain multiple
ingredients you will find on our “foods to avoid” lists. The combination of isolated protein fragments,
high intensity sweeteners, and unprocessed whole grains chock full of phytic acid in health food bars
creates a potent recipe for tooth bone loss, otherwise known as tooth decay.
Addictive Substances
Too much coffee consumption and not enough protein lead to a decrease in bone density.
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Caffeine stimulates the adrenal glands to release an adrenaline-like substance. This substance causes
the liver to release sugar into the blood.
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 Caffeine will cause alterations in your calcium /
phosphorous balance and over-stimulate your glandular system. People typically rely on caffeine to
cover up a sense of depletion. Eating high quality saturated fats, like butter, coconut oil, or animal fats
will help restore the balance of energy metabolism.
Alcohol consumption is connected with bone loss. In a small survey, moderate or heavy beer
drinkers seem to develop cavities. Beer and wine can cause cavities because of the grains or the
grain sugar in the alcohol, or the alcohol itself. Alcohol consumption raises blood sugar, and depletes
the body of magnesium, zinc, manganese potassium and folic acid.
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 The quality and type of alcohol
makes a difference as well. Naturally fermented alcoholic drinks like ancient beer or homemade
apple cider may have beneficial effects on the body when the alcohol content is not high. That being
said, if you want to heal your cavities, then it is best to moderate and/or eliminate alcohol
consumption. Distilled liquors need to be avoided. Wine and unpasteurized beers appear to be
acceptable when used in moderation if you do not have significant cavities. In excess, wine and beer
are overtaxing to the liver. Regular consumption of commercially brewed beers will contribute to
cavities.
Chocolate is high in iron and other trace minerals. It is also is usually paired with significant
amounts of sugar. The sugar mixed with the chocolate will contribute to tooth decay. Cocoa powder
is extremely high in phytic acid and tannins (an anti-nutrient).
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 To stop tooth decay, chocolate
consumption should be greatly limited or eliminated. Healthy people can eat moderate amounts of
chocolate and not have tooth decay. The most ancient preparation of chocolate is a fermentation
process that converts the chocolate into beer.
Sugar is a highly addictive drug-like substance in our modern diet. While a little bit of natural
sugar is safe to eat, too much sugar produces a numbing effect. Too much sugar can offer a glimpse of
pleasure and a feeling of relaxation in an otherwise stressful life. Some people feel justified in the
excess intake of stimulating substances because of the pain-numbing euphoria it can produce.Prescription Drugs, Recreational Drugs and Your Teeth
Drugs, including over-the-counter medications usually alter your glandular system and will
affect your calcium and phosphorous ratios. Prescription and recreational drugs, along with
cigarettes, may alter your body’s ability to utilize nutrients from food. Many people in the western
world have lost their ability to digest and utilize fat and protein due to damage caused by western
drugs.
Maverick physician Dr. Henry Bieler, author of the bestselling
Food Is Your Best Medicine
,
wrote:
As a practicing physician for over fifty years, I have reached three basic conclusions as to
the cause and cure of disease.
The first is that the primary cause of disease is not germs.
The second conclusion is that in almost all cases the use of drugs in treating patients is
harmful. Drugs often cause serious side effects, and sometimes even create new diseases.
The dubious benefits they afford the patient are at best temporary.
My third conclusion is that disease can be cured through the proper use of correct foods.
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Many western drugs over-stimulate our glands, poison our livers, and produce the illusion of
health. The long-term effects of many drugs are not known. They rarely offer long-term cures for
diseases because the cause of disease is never addressed. These assertions are also directed towards
the use of vaccinations. Documented evidence has shown that vaccines cause disease. Vaccines will
be discussed more thoroughly in the children’s tooth decay section. Birth control pills increase one’s
risk of developing gum disease, which illustrates how hormones and medications can alter our
mineral metabolism.
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Many recreational drugs also cause harm to our bodies. While prescription drugs usually aim to
treat symptoms of physical disease, recreational drugs are used to numb people overwhelmed by
emotional distress. Recreational drugs add a stimulating way to give relief to emotional pain that
people feel. Like prescription drugs, regular use of recreational drugs does not cure the problem, but
rather puts off dealing with life. Drugs for recreation are not in harmony with Nature’s laws and
principles.Thanks Giving
Together we have just looked at some of the best and some of the worst of foods modern society
has to offer. Too many processed and refined foods will lead to diseases and tooth decay. This was
illustrated by Weston Price’s photographs and research. Seeing the problems in the foods you may


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 months, under pressure of a large
weight, and besides even more weight presses on the muscles, which consist of
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25more soft tissue than bone in contact with the ground area
body.
Impotent patients in hospitals require careful maintenance.
Nurses rotate them during the day, allowing the weight
their bodies distributed among the various fields. Thus
they prevent the formation of disease. Care nurses and doctors
for paralyzed patients is likened to a system that is
with bears. Bone cells represent the most effective
the use of calcium metabolism and the bear keeps muscle
loss at lower levels. The study of why the bone
Bears stronger, can lead to the discovery of a method for treating
osteoporosis. Muscle loss is inevitable in people who
starving, and can even be fatal. Stomachs of starving children
swell due to the fact that the muscles in their bodies are torn because of the
no further accumulation of fat and water. But the accumulation of
is not observed in the bodies of bears, and they avoid such a situation,
which can lead to death.
Nevertheless, as happens, the bones of bears and muscle
cells can exhibit such complex structures? As these
cells were deprived of opportunities to think, may regulate entry
and output of calcium from their membranes in such a conscious way? As
it turns out that bears are not at risk of losing muscle as
it occurs in people starving, even if they remain without
food for months? Of course, consciousness, the observed
in the cells that do not belong to the molecules that make them.
Atoms such as oxygen, carbon and nitrogen, can not know what to
bears, and therefore can not plan. You can see
understanding how the cells belong to the person possessing
superior intelligence. There can be no doubt that this is our
Lord God Almighty, who created the bear and gave them
metabolism to support their health during the period of hibernation.
Polar bear comparison with other relatives
living in the most severe weather conditions. With good
fatness it can withstand cold down to minus 40 ° C. Proved that
pregnant and have not reached sexual maturity the females in the winter flow
in a state of hibernation. For this purpose, they dig in the snow
pit and remain there for several months while those born during this time
Bears do not grow up, not enough will get stronger and does not come warm
weather. Males of the polar bear does not fall into a state of hibernation.
A team of scientists led by Dr. Ralph Nelson Winter
1977-1978. held at the Rochester clinic, "Mayo" in the state
South Dakota (USA), a series of experiments to study hibernation
American black bear baribala. The researchers put
a goal: to find out how this kind of bear during the 3-5 -
monthly sleep spends every day up to 4 thousand calories. without receiving food
and water and removing waste from the body.
Investigating using radioisotope methods samples taken from
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26blood and tissues, scientists have come to the assumption that these properties
animal due to special hormones that are pumped in the fall
in his body from the hypothalamus. Metabolic processes at the bears,
in a state of hibernation, were similar to
metabolic processes in the human body
under dry starvation. However, it was found that the organism
Bear carries out these processes much more efficiently.
A starving person spends to support life as
fat and muscle tissue. After prolonged fasting
people not only lose weight but also losing strength. Bears, on the contrary,
waking up in the spring, have the same strong muscles, which
had a fall, and do not experience hunger another 2 weeks. Scientists
also found that during hibernation exchange proteins in 5
times more intense than in the active state of the animal. For
ensure that the exchange bears fall stockpile
proteins for winter hibernation, eating at least twelve hours a day.
Caloric content of their daily allowance extraordinarily high - up
20 thousand calories. Greatly increased protein metabolism during the winter
hibernation and involves the formation of many waste products. But
in this case, the breakdown products of proteins appeared in trace
quantities. Kidney bear was isolated only a few drops
urine, which through the bladder wall sucked back
in the blood. Along with these discoveries have not yet established why
Bears in the organism does not accumulate toxic breakdown products,
primarily urea, which is the active state of the animal
removed from his body in urine. Regardless of the fact that during the period
hibernation the body temperature of bears, sometimes significantly
fell, all the metabolic processes proceeded normally. Except
addition, we found out that at room temperature
- 8 ° C on the surface of the skin bears the temperature is maintained
+35 ° C, in the rectum +22 ° C, in the oral cavity +35 ° C (at +38 ° C
in an active state). However, heart rate
and respiratory rate significantly decreased. Interest in the unique
data about the hibernation of bears due to the search
modern medical science. Hibernation of black bears
can serve as a model for the selection of diet in chronic
renal failure. in the animal body, which flows
in hibernation, there is no common end-products of decay
protein, and blood concentrations of amino acids, protein, alkaline salts
etc. remains unchanged throughout the winter. In addition,
nitrogen in the abdominal cavity does not accumulate. That is why, if scientists
be able to get a pure substance (presumably hormone),
entering the body from the hypothalamus of bears, with the help of
which are regulated by living processes during hibernation,
they will be able to successfully treat people suffering from kidney disease.
If the slow decay of proteins, reduce the formation of urea
and thus can protect the patient's body man
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27from a surplus of this poison. If it is possible to allocate
This alleged hormone, may hope to create on its basis
drugs for the treatment of several diseases (chronic diseases
kidneys, insomnia, obesity, etc.). If we have learned so
hibernate under adverse conditions, like bears, we
would be able to live a few hundred years. Disclosure of secrets can bear
interest and expertise in space medicine from the point
of future ultra-long space flights. This interest
due to the fact that the bears are sleeping 3-5 months of the year
but something similar could be applied to the astronauts, which will
opportunity to save stocks of food that can not be
to take the spacecraft in the required quantities.
Existing T LEE LE TNYAYA Hibernation in the animal world?
Interesting biological phenomenon, caused by periodic
(Or unexpected), meteorological variables
changing conditions of life in the summer season is
the so-called estivation in animals, which, in essence,
very similar to hibernation. The scientific name of estivation,
As we have already mentioned - estivatsiya (from Lat. aestas - «Summer"). in such
inactive status falls several species of animals upon the occurrence of
extreme heat and drought, where it becomes impossible to find food
and water to survive. Estivation - common in some
fish species. Especially it is characteristic of the inhabitants of freshwater
reservoirs, mainly equatorial and tropical regions
globe. Relatively well studied estivation in fish
dipnoi - African and American protoptera
cheshuychatnika. African protopter representing
is a rare creation of nature, may truly be called
unusual fish. in certain animal encyclopedias
World Brem protopter called fish-salamander. Many scientists
studying the evolution of the animal world, believe that this creature,
probably the first attempt of nature to transform it from
Water in a land dweller and 400 million years ago. The reason
This assumption is the fact that this fish, but
gill system used for respiration and the pair Swimming
bubble, abundantly rich blood capillaries
and playing the role of the lungs. For movement on the earth's surface
Nature has endowed the fish instead of flexible fins are very hard
spikes, resembling legs. These fish have adapted
endure long dry spells, which are often
happen in Central Africa and mainly in the tributaries
White Nile, the Congo and Zambezi, where shallow freshwater
ponds dry up completely. Protopter reaches a length of 2
m. during the dry season - from August to November-December, when
they inhabited ponds dry up, protopter digs himself a hole
in the silt that reaches 0,5-1 m, and settles on the bottom, which forms the
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28for a special capsule. After that, it allocates a large
mucus, which glues the clay walls of the capsule.
The result is something like a cocoon with a narrow passage for
breath in front of the mouth, reaching the surface and serves to
admission of air. So the fish spends long
period of time (5-6 months), curled into a ball in a position to
complete paralysis. in this period, she goes on pulmonary
breath using atmospheric air as well as metabolism
decreases sharply, the demand for oxygen is reduced. Falling
into a deep summer hibernation, this fish lives at the expense of pre-
stored fat. in the dry season, the local population goes
catch protopterov, armed with shovels and detecting them
hearing - lung respiration of fish perceptible even to the untrained


 other herbs, including garlic
(Allium sativum, p. 59) and cayenne ( Capsicum frutescens, p. 74).
Shamanism
Moving north, Native American herbal medicine in what is now the
United States was and is primarily shamanistic in nature, involving herbal
lore, ritual, and magic. Shamanistic societies from Siberia to the Amazon
believe that, in serious illness, the soul of the sick person has been taken
over by malign forces. The shaman’s role is to heal both the physical and
the spiritual dimension of the illness. The patient cannot be truly cured
until his or her soul has been freed from evil spirits. Shamanistic ceremonies
and rites to heal the sick person’s spirit include dancing, chanting, drumming,
playing games, and the stirring of ashes or sprinkling of water. By taking
hallucinogens such as peyote ( Lophophora williamsii, p. 230), the shaman is
able to reach out to the spirit world and heal both the individual and the
community as a whole.
Power of Herbs
In all Native American cultures from Canada to Chile, herbs are thought
to have spiritual energy, and many of them are invested with great magical
power. The Iroquois believe that cardinal lobelia ( Lobelia cardinalis, see
L. inflata, p. 110) and morning glory ( Ipomoea pandurata ) have the ability
to heal or harm, and should be picked, stored, and used with great care.
Morning glory is considered so powerful that even touching it could cause
harm. The Iroquois use the plant as a remedy for coughs, tuberculosis, and
other ailments, and also take it as a decoction with sunflower seeds
(Helianthus annuus ) as a sacrament in spring and autumn rituals.
 Tobacco, now considered an addictive drug, was a sacred shamanistic
herb for most Native American peoples. It was smoked in pipes and
“thrown into fires as an offering, cast into the wind and water to abate
storms, scattered about a fish weir to improve the catch, and offered to
the air in thanksgiving for escape from danger,” according to Virgil Vogel’s
American Indian Medicine  (1970).A Native American medicine man performing a healing ritual
intended to drive out evil spirits, as depicted by the 19th-century
artist George Catlin.
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50the development of herbal medicine
50Witch hazel leaf
Witch hazel bark
Avocado leaf
Avocado fruitWitch hazel
(Hamamelis  virginiana, p. 102)  is excellent for  skin conditions.
California poppy  (Eschscholzia californica, p. 207) is a gentle,  effective sedative  that is often used  to encourage sleep.Slippery elm
(Ulmus rubra, p. 145)  is a Native American  remedy for boilsand wounds.Avocado (Persea
americana, p. 121)  is an important medicinal plant  in Guatemala,  where all the parts  are used as remedies.
Blue cohosh
(Caulophyllum thalictroides,  p. 185) stimulates the uterus.European Settlers
The first European settlers in North America, arriving in the early 17th
century, tended to dismiss Native American medical practices as nothing more than primitive savagery. The settlers relied largely on imported herbal medicines, or on European plants hardy enough to grow in eastern North America. As time went by, however, the settlers’ increased contact with indigenous
peoples in the frontier regions fostered a healthy respect for their healing skills. Sometimes settlers adopted not just the plants but the harvesting and therapeutic methods as well. Joseph Doddridge, in Notes on the Settlement and Indian Wars (1876), relates that butternut bark (Juglans cinerea, p. 224) was peeled downward if it was to be used as a purgative (acting “downward” by purging the bowels), and upward for use as an emetic (acting “upward” by provoking vomiting). The types of healing regimens practiced by Native Americans eventually gained widespread popularity. Toward the end of the 18th century, Samuel Thomson (1769–1843) developed a simple therapeutic regimen based on Native American herbal practice. Thomson never acknowledged the debt, but it is clearly evident—from the use of emetics, purgatives, and stimulants, to the central role of sweating and vapor baths (based in part on Native American sweat lodges), to the deep knowledge of American medicinal plants. Thomson considered that “all disease is caused by cold” and his system worked well for those with a robust health struck down by infection or injury. The two main herbs in his system—cayenne, a stimulating herb, and lobelia, an emetic, relaxant, and stimulant—act to raise body temperature and dilate the blood vessels. T aking these plants helps to increase resistance to infection and speeds the healing of wounds.
Eclecticism & Its Influence
The fertile marriage between Native American and Western herbal medicine led to the establishment of more sophisticated herbal systems, such as Eclecticism, founded by Dr. Wooster Beech (1794–1868) in the 1830s. Beech studied both herbal and conventional medicine and tried
to combine the new scientific knowledge of
physiology and pathology with the best of the
herbal tradition. Beech rejected Thomson’s theories as being overly simplistic, and aimed
to use the lowest dosages possible to achieve
good results. His approach was so successful
that at Eclecticism’s height in 1909, over
8,000 members were in practice, all
with recognized medical qualifications.
Another significant medical movement,
inspired by Thomson’s regimen and
influenced by the Eclectics, was
Physiomedicalism. Using many
herbs, these practitioners sought
Samuel Thomson, who inspired
the 19th-century Physiomedicalists,  advocated Native American remedies.Avocado bark
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frutescens, p. 74) is
a potent warming
herb that stimulates
circulation
and digestion.Damiana (Turnera
diffusa, p. 144)
eases depression.
Evening primrose
(Oenothera biennis,
p. 241) yields a
seed oil containing
essential fatty acids
that help maintain
healthy tissues.
Black cohosh
(Cimicifuga racemosa,
p. 79) was used by
Native Americans to
treat rheumatism.
Helonias
(Chamaelirium luteum,
p. 186) was chewed by
Native American women
to prevent miscarriage.to harmonize “the organic
tissues with the vital force,” with
the aim of restoring equilibrium
within the body. Believing the
stomach was the source of
disease, Physiomedicalists used
herbs that induced vomiting,
such as pokeweed ( Phytolacca
americana,  p. 247), to cleanse
the organ. Other herbs, such
as echinacea ( Echinacea  spp.,
p. 92), now recognized as an
effective immune modulator,
and goldenseal ( Hydrastis canadensis, p. 105), a tonic and anti-inflammatory,
were then prescribed to aid recovery.
 The second half of the 19th century was an extraordinary time for
American natural medicine. In addition to engendering osteopathy and
chiropractic at the turn of the century, it also reinvigorated herbal
medicine in Britain to such a degree that Physiomedicalism became an
Anglo-American herbal tradition. To this day, British herbalists still use
a far wider variety of North American medicinal herbs than do their
European counterparts.
North American Herbal Medicine Today
In the U.S., herbal medicine went into steep decline after 1907 because
of the government’s decision to limit financial support for herbal medical
training at conventional medical schools. Since that time, herbal medicine
in both the U.S. and Canada has existed mostly on the fringes of
conventional health care. In some U.S. states, it is illegal to practice herbal
medicine without medical qualifications, but courses in herbalism are not
offered at medical schools.
 With the passing of liberal legislation in 1994, use of herbal medicine
in the U.S. exploded and sales of St. John’s wort ( Hypericum perforatum,
p. 106)—the most extreme example—are thought to have increased
by 3,900 percent between 1995 and 1997. Such growth could not be
sustained, and led to lower-quality herbal products being sold over the
counter. The American Botanical Council has been at the forefront of the
campaign to raise quality standards of herbal medicines, and many bona
fide herbal manufacturers have signed up to their Botanical Adulterants
program. At the same time, greater resources are being put into
researching herbal medicines, for example through the U.S. National Center
for Complementary and Integrative Health, which
has so far funded over 15 clinical trials into herbs
such as garlic ( Allium sativ


orn is a particularly beneficial remedy if  the muscles of the colon are weak, and if there is poor bile flow. The plant should not be used for constipation caused by excessive tension in the colon wall.acid. (However, most blackcurrant oil available on the market has been refined and will not contain these oils.) The proanthocyanidins, especially in  the fruit, are strongly antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, and like bilberry (Vaccinium myrtilis, p. 147) exert a protective activity on the capillaries. The prodelphinidins are anti-inflammatory.
Medicinal Actions & Uses In Europe,
blackcurrant leaves are used for their diuretic effect. By encouraging the elimination of fluid, the leaves help to reduce blood volume and thereby to lower blood pressure. The leaves are also used as a gargle for sore throats and mouth ulcers. According to French investigators, blackcurrant leaves increase the secretion of cortisol by the adrenal glands, and thus stimulate the activity of the sympathetic nervous system. This action may prove useful in the treatment of stress-related conditions. Blackcurrant berries and their juice are high in vitamin C. They help improve resistance to infection and make a valuable remedy for treating colds and flu. According to the herbal authority R. F. Weiss, the juice is “as good as, if not better than, lemon juice (Citrus limon) for patients with pneumonia, influenza, etc.” The juice also helps to stem diarrhea and calms indigestion. Juice that is fresh or vacuum-sealed is more effective than concentrate.boyl [the plant] in beer, and drink it for colds;  and so do the Indians, from whom the English had the medicine.”
Medicinal Actions & Uses The astringent
root bark of smooth sumac is often used as a decoction. It is taken to alleviate diarrhea and dysentery, applied externally to treat excessive vaginal discharge and skin eruptions, and used
as a gargle for sore throats. The berries are
diuretic, help reduce fever, and may be of use in type 2 diabetes. The berries are also astringent and can be used as a gargle for both mouth and throat complaints.
Related Species Sweet sumac (R. aromatica)
has a similar range of uses. Poison ivy
(R. toxicodendron) was formerly used in herbal medicine as a treatment for rheumatism, paralysis, and certain skin disorders. It is itself highly irritant to the skin, and causes severe dermatitis.
Ribes nigrum (Grossulariaceae)
Blackcurrant
Description Erect deciduous shrub growing
to 5 ft (1.5 m). Has serrated, palm-shaped lobed leaves, small greenish-white flowers, and clusters  of black berries.
Related Species Cascara sagrada (R. purshiana),
native to woodlands along the Pacific coast of North America, is used medicinally in much the same way as alder buckthorn. Common buckthorn (R. cartharticus), a European native, is today used mainly in veterinary medicine.
Cautions Use only dried bark that has been
stored for at least a year, as the fresh bark is violently purgative. The berries may also be harmful if eaten.Alder buckthorn bark is toxic when fresh but is safe to use
once dried and stored for a year.
Blackcurrant fruit is harvested in summer. The juice  is extremely rich in vitamin C.
Castor oil plant is widely cultivated for its seed
oil, which is used medicinally, in cosmetics, and as a lubricant.Rhus glabra (Anacardiaceae)
Smooth Sumac
Description Deciduous shrub growing to a
height of about 61⁄2 ft (2 m). Has straggling branches,
compound leaves in pairs, large clusters of
greenish-red flowers, and downy deep red berries.
Habitat & Cultivation Native to North
America, smooth sumac is found on the  borders of woods, along fences and roadsides, and in neglected sites. The root bark is collected  in autumn, the berries when ripe in late summer.
Parts Used Root bark, berries.
Constituents Smooth sumac contains tannins.
Its other constituents are unknown.
History & Folklore Indigenous peoples across
North America used smooth sumac and closely related species to treat hemorroids, rectal bleeding, dysentery, venereal disease, and bleeding after childbirth. John Josselyn, a 17th-century New England naturalist, observed: “the English use to Habitat & Cultivation Blackcurrant is native
to the temperate regions of Europe, western and central Asia, and the Himalayas. It is grown mainly  in eastern Europe for its sour-sweet fruit. The leaves are gathered in early summer, the berries when ripe in mid to late summer.
Parts Used Leaves, berries.
Constituents Blackcurrant leaves contain
flavonoids, tannins, proanthocyanidins, prodelphinidins, and a volatile oil. The berries contain flavonoids, flavonols, proanthocyanidins and sugars (10–15%). The seeds contain the essential fatty acids linoleic and alpha-linolenic acids, and up to 18% gamma-linolenic acid and 9% stearidonic Ricinus communis
(Euphorbiaceae)
Castor Oil Plant
Description Evergreen shrub growing to
about 33 ft (10 m) in its natural state, but a
much smaller annual when cultivated. Has large, palm-shaped leaves, green female flowers, and prickly red seed capsules.
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Habitat & Cultivation Castor oil plant is
probably native to eastern Africa. It is cultivated in
hot climates around the world. The seed capsules
are gathered throughout the year when nearly ripe
and are then put out in the sun to mature.
Parts Used Seed oil, seeds.
Constituents The seeds contain 45–55% fixed
oil, which consists mainly of glycerides of ricinoleic
acid, ricin (a highly toxic protein), ricinine (an
alkaloid), and lectins. The seeds are highly
poisonous—2 are sufficient to kill an adult—but the
toxins do not pass into the expressed oil.
History & Folklore Castor oil has been used
medicinally for about 4,000 years. Until recently, it
was a common remedy given regularly to children
“to help keep the system clear.” Owing to its
unpleasant taste, castor oil is remembered
as the bane of many childhoods.
Medicinal Actions & Uses Castor oil
is well known for its strongly laxative
(and, in higher doses, purgative) action,
prompting a bowel movement about
3–5 hours after ingestion. The
oil is so effective that it is
regularly used to clear the
digestive tract in cases of
poisoning. Castor oil is well
tolerated by the skin, and it is
sometimes used as a vehicle for medicinal
and cosmetic preparations. In India, the oil is
massaged into the breasts after childbirth to
stimulate milk flow. Indian herbalism uses a poultice
of castor oil seeds to relieve swollen and tender
joints. In China, the crushed seeds are used to
treat facial palsy.
 RCautions Do not ingest the seeds, which are
extremely poisonous. Do not take castor oil during
pregnancy, and do not take more often than once
every few weeks as a treatment for constipation.as a garden escape. It has been cultivated for at least
3,000 years. The flowers are gathered in summer.
Parts Used Flowers, essential oil.
Constituents Rose contains a volatile oil
consisting of geraniol, nerol, citronellol, geranic acid
and other terpenes, and many other substances.
History & Folklore The rose comes originally
from Iran and has been cultivated there since
antiquity. Sappho, the 6th-century bce Greek poet,
described the red rose as the “Queen of flowers.”
In Rome, it was much used in festivities and the
petals were consumed as food. Rosewater
was prepared by the Arab physician Avicenna
(980–1037 ce). During the Middle Ages and the
Renaissance, the rose was esteemed as a remedy
for depression.
Medicinal Actions & Uses The rose is
currently little used in herbal medicine, but it is
probably time for a reevaluation of its medicinal
benefits. The essential oil, called “attar of rose,”
is used in aromatherapy as a mildly sedative,
antidepressant, and anti-inflammatory remedy.
Rose petals and their preparations have a similar
action. They also reduce high cholesterol levels.
Rosewater is mildly astringent and makes a valuable
lotion for inflamed and sore eyes.
Caution Do not take the essential oil internally
without professional supervision.
Rubia tinctorum (Rubiaceae)
Madder
Description Evergreen perennial growing to
3 ft (1 m). Has whorls of finely toothed lance-
shaped leaves, greenish-white flowers, and black
berries containing 2 seeds.
Habitat & Cultivation Madder is native to
southern Europe, western Asia, and North Africa.


people
really
	want,	which	means	in	their	heart	of	hearts.	After	I
grew	up,	I	heard	about	an	interesting	study	in	this	area.	People	were	asked	the
question	“What	do	you	want?”	Then	no	matter	what	answer	they	gave,	they
were	asked	why.	So	the	questioning	might	go	like	this:Q.	What	do	you	think	you	want	right	now?
A.	I	want	a	great	body.
Q.	Why?
A.	Because	I’d	be	more	attractive	and	confident.
Q.	Why?
A.	Because	people	would	notice	me,	and	that’s	important.
Q.	Why?
A.	Because	it	makes	me	happy,	and	I	want	to	be	happy.
What	the	experimenters	found	is	that	if	you	ask	the	question	“Why?”	often
enough,	everybody	winds	up	saying	the	same	thing:	“Because	I	want	to	be
happy”	It	doesn’t	matter	what	they	start	out	wanting—money	popularity
fame,	a	better	job.	In	the	end	all	wishes	are	for	happiness.
Baba	taught	me	that	if	what	you	really	want	is	happiness,	why	not	get	it
directly?	The	place	where	happiness	is	always	available	is	inside	yourself.
You	have	to	create	your	own	joy	Possessions	can’t	do	it	for	you,	and	neither
can	other	people.	Naturally,	you	feel	happy	with	your	friends	or	when	you
buy	something	you	coveted.	But	these	periods	of	happiness	are	temporary
Your	soul	knows	this,	which	is	why	it	leads	you	to	the	root	of	happiness,	not
to	its	leaves	and	branches.
On	the	outside	life	will	always	be	fickle,	which	is	another	reason	not	to	plant
your	happiness	there.	I	heard	a	story	once:	Four	brothers	came	to	a	wise	man
and	said,	“Our	grandfather	died	and	left	us	a	hundred	pieces	of	gold.	But	he
didn’t	say	how	the	money	should	be	divided.	Can	you	tell	us	the	best	way?”
The	wise	man	said,	“Do	you	want	it	divided	the	way	most	people	would	do	it
or	the	way	God	would	do	it?”
“We	want	the	way	God	would	do	it,”	said	the	four	brothers.
So	the	wise	man	gave	eighty	pieces	of	gold	to	the	first	brother,	fifteen	to	the
second	brother,	four	to	the	third
	brother,	and	only	one	piece	of	gold	to	the	last
brother.“This	is	how	God	would	do	it?”	they	said	in	astonishment.
“Yes,”	said	the	wise	man.	“If	you’d	asked	for	the	way	most	people	would	do
it,	I’d	have	given	you	all	an	equal	share!”
The	nice	things	of	this	world	are	not	divided	equally.	Some	people	get	more
than	their	share,	while	others	get	less.	But	this	pertains	only	to	outward
desires.	On	the	inside	everyone	can	win	a	life	that	brings	equal	joy	and
happiness.	Baba	told	me	to	wish	for	just	one	thing:	“Make	me	rich	inside,”
which	means	as	full	of	joy	and	satisfaction	as	possible.	He	told	me	that	my
soul	would	help	me	every	day	to	make	this	wish	come	true,	no	matter	how
many	outward	things	came	my	way	or	not.Follow	the	Thread
E
ven	without	a	wishing	tree	there’s	a	magical	way	to	make	a	wish	come
true,”	said	Baba.	He	held	his	hand	out.	“Here,”	he	said.	“Ill	give	it	to	you.”
“I	don’t	see	anything,”	I	said.
“I’m	handing	you	a	string;	you	can’t	see	it	because	it’s	invisible,”	he	said.	He
wasn’t	satisfied	until	I	pretended	to	pick	up	the	invisible	string	dangling	from
his	palm	and	put	it	in	mine.
“Now	all	you	have	to	do	is	follow	the	string.	It	will	lead	to	what	you	want.”
I	was	bewildered.	“What	if	I	want	a	car?	I’m	too	young	to	drive.	There	are
almost	no	cars	in	the	village	and	no	dealership	in	a	hundred	miles.	How	will
this	string	get	me	a	car?”
“It	will,”	Baba	said	with	smiling	confidence.	“Let	me	show	you	how.”
We	had	been	walking	down	the	road	for	a	while,	and	I	could	almost	see	the
outskirts	of	the	village	up	ahead.
	Baba	started	searching	for	something	in	the
bushes.	“Ah,	here	we	go,”	he	exclaimed.
I	went	over	to	where	he	was	standing.	“A	spiderweb?”	I	said.
“That’s	right,	and	where	is	the	spider?”	asked	Baba.	The	web	was	suspended
between	two	bushes,	and	it	looked	freshly	made	that	morning.	“After
finishing	her	web,	the	spider	weaves	one	last	thread.	She	follows	it	to	a	hiding
place	and	sits,	holding	tight	to	her	thread.	She’s	waiting	for	it	to	vibrate,	and
when	it	does,”	said	Baba,	“she	knows	she’s	caught	her	prey.”
If	I	looked	very	closely,	I	could	just	see	the	thread	he	was	talking	about,
although	I	still	couldn’t	spy	its	weaver.
“Now,	what	would	happen	if	you	cut	that	tiny,	nearly	invisible	thread?”	asked
Baba.	“She’d	be	cut	off	from	all	her	hard	work.”
“That’s	true,”	I	said,	holding	up	my	hand	with	the	invisible	string	in	it.	“But
this	string	doesn’t	lead	anywhere.”“Oh,	yes	it	does,”	said	Baba.	“Your	soul	has	woven	that	string.	It	leads	to
what	you	want.	Stay	connected	to	your	soul	and	you	will	find,	step	by	step,
that	you	are	being	led	to	your	deepest	desires.	But	if	you	cut	the	string,	it
leads	nowhere.”
W
HAT
	I	L
EARNED
I	knew	what	Baba	meant	about	the	spiderweb,	but	it	took	a	long	while	to
figure	out	how	my	invisible	string	worked.
	Like	getting	a	car.	Baba	knew	that
I	would	have	to	wait	a	few	years,	take	driving	lessons,	pass	my	test,	and	then
hope	that	my	father	would	help	me	buy	my	own	car.	These	steps	followed	one
upon	the	other.	Each	step	was	necessary,	and	each	unfolded	in	its	own	time.
So	following	the	thread	was	no	problem.
Let’s	take	it	a	bit	further.	What	about	wishes	that	are	much	harder	to	make
come	true?	In	my	family	there	was	an	impossible	dream	that	changed
everybody’s	life,	and	I	will	tell	you	its	story	to	illustrate	how	amazing	a	thread
can	be.
Many	years	ago	there	was	a	young	man	from	India	who	wanted	more	than
anything	to	be	a	doctor.	He	went	to	school	and	got	his	degree,	but	then	a	war
came	along,	he	went	into	the	army,	and	there	was	no	way	for	him	to	finish	his
studies.
As	it	happened,	the	young	man	was	assigned	as	an	aide	to	the	most	important
official	in	the	country,	the	British	viceroy	of	India.	When	the	war	was	over,
the	viceroy,	who	had	ruled	over	millions	of	people,	turned	to	his	aide	and
said,	“You’ve	done	me	good	service.	Is	there	anything	I	can	do	for	you?	Just
ask.”
Without	hesitation	the	young	man	sp


 not deform in
this way, unless grossly abused, and even then the limbs tend to
remain smooth, the bulges not necessarily ugly. There is a sexual
difference in the way fat accumulates. Male sex hormone has a specific effect on metabolism generally, helping to keep the body lean, an indispensable condition for healthy, efficient muscles, a male prerogative. When the male  sex hormones wane with age,
wisdom would decree that the level of eating should decrease. It is
usually the reverse that applies, resulting in the monstrous
deformities of a majority of ageing civilized males. The female hormones, on the other hand, enc ourage the deposition of fat on
those areas of maximal erotic appeal, the breasts, the hips and buttocks, sites, alas, readily sabotaged by overfeeding. The
predilection for skinny women, as now prevails in the fashion
world, is probably a homosexual de-feminization of women.
Of greater concern to aesthetics, soft fat is easily mobilized and
removed from the depot tissues, while hard fat, once laid down, can be very difficult to remove in a synchronized manner that leaves the body aesthetically whole. Even after prolonged dieting, it tends to
remain in the weary sagging ti ssues in the backwater areas where
circulation is the poorer, particularly the belly and hips. The reason is that the space left as soft fat is mobilized, is rapidly filled up, as the healthy, elastic protoplasm boun ces back into shape. But owing
to the damage done to the cells by hard fat, elasticity is lost, so that
the spaces left become filled with wa ter. This can persist for a long
time, accounting for the fact that weight loss on dieting appears so slow, and, what is even more frustrating, as soon as a 'normal' diet with fat is resumed, these spaces become rapidly occupied by fat again.
Few subjects are so confused as that of dieting, of overweight,
in which an absence of any notion of normality is apparent at every
turn. Undoubtedly, when overweight is due to hard fat eating, it is a killer. Soft fat, unless in cons iderable excess, is probably less
dangerous. There is evidence that the incidence of circulatory and heart diseases is significantly less in the overweight Italian emigre
communities in the States, living largely on pasta and much
vegetable oil, than in the community generally. The real test of adequate or excess adiposity is the resulting aesthetics or inaesthetics. When fat, even soft, becomes unattractive, it is bad
without further question.
Exercising the body daily should be a pleasure, not the
punishment it often becomes in the various cult systems. If one
cannot walk sufficiently daily—two or three hours—then on several occasions during the day one can ambulate joyfully, wherever one happens to be, alone or communally, with music or without, in freedom and abandon, going through the kind of natural movements one would naturally perform as a native food gatherer—reaching for
imaginary apples, bending to pick imaginary berries, thrusting,
raising, bending, jumping, dancing, jogging.
Evidently one should take up  this kind of spontaneous
exercising of the entire body, eye and mind in the ways to which it has been adapted through millions of years of evolution,
progressively, all the more carefully and gently the longer one has
remained a sedentary, indolent victim of urbanism. People with heart trouble should not try them at all, and if any malaise is felt while doing them, one should stop immediately, and rest. Pleasure, a sense of enhancement of vitality, a burst of joy in living, are the
assurances that all is well.
The proper balance to exercise is relaxation, not a sedentary
fidgeting, a tense, anxious stationary restlessness which most people understand by 'doing nothing'. The natural ability to relax, a letting go rather than a concentrated effort, is so far lost, that it must be diligently practised in order to be recovered. One can start in a small
way, relaxing the fingers, then the hand, then the arm, and
progressively the entire body. Once acquired—it cannot be consciously imposed—the mind itself is predisposed, the electric patterns of the brain change, and it can even become possible to
affect the Birger rhythms, the heart beat, the blood pressure in a
favourable direction. Breathing is a key way of obtaining this
desirable state, but the popularly advocated 'deep breathing' can be
unpleasant, even dangerous, when undertaken in the usual anxious, agitated state of mind. Over-breathing, by washing out too much carbon dioxide from the blood, can produce alarming panic symptoms. Deep breathing, gently, harmoniously, slowly, should
therefore only be practised when an initial ability to relax
muscularly has been reached. On the other hand, eye relaxation can be beneficially practised from the start—head back to increase
drainage in the anterior chamber of the eye, sitting or lying in a relaxing position, in quiet or listening to soft music, to poetry, the
eyes closed, while the muscles of th e lids are increasingly relaxed,
so that often one reaches a condition when the eyes are half closed, without any effort. One can think of pleasant things, or attempt to cut out stray thinking altogether, to think of darkness, of colour, of light, of smoke, or non corporeal things. Cutting out sound, in noisy environments, by ear-lugging duri ng periods of relaxation or
meditation, is indispensable.
The universe is a creative enterprise; in its lapses of destruction,
it cannot be said to exist. So the human place in the cosmos is a creative one; all whole, human thinking is creative, and it is only when humans are properly human that they can be said to exist fully
as far as the Creation is concerned. The creative attitude becomes
the measure of cosmic fitness, the qualification for belonging meaningfully in the scheme of things, the only assurance against alienation. Although there are some activities patently destructive
and antihuman practised in most societies, the majority of living functions and activities have a creative potential. If this is realized,
it can be developed in many of the common tasks of living, in many
hobbies and interests, individually and socially. But the amateur practice of some art, of any art,  of any activity with an aesthetic
content, is the supreme means of exercising the creative obligation. Although it is possibly more helpful to become involved in artistic expression, no matter how amateur, to be engaged in the
appreciation of any art is in itself a creative experience, whether it
be the simple act of reading, of listening to poetry or music, of appreciating nature, of looking at pa intings or sculpture, of trying to
sense the possible aesthetic content in  any situation by removing the
clutter and confusion, the hi deous and the obstructing. By
developing the aesthetic sensitivities, as this book has from the start
emphasized, one becomes all the mo re effectively human; while this
can be exercised in the most important arena of food and feeding, it should clearly become an all-reconciling life-attitude.

17. Notes and Readings

An account of the evolution and significance of the humanizing and
the aesthetic sensitivities can be found in my books, Art into life
(London 1958) and Art as understanding (London 1963). Human
History (London 1954), by the great anatomist and anthropologist,
Sir Elliot Smith, remains the most convincing scientific support for
an Arcadian' view of man, for a natural goodness and decency. The
role of mother-love in the evolution of the mammals, the prelude to
the humanizing sensitivities, is dealt with by F. Alverdes in his,
Social Life in the Animal World (London 1927). See also M.
Burton's, Animal Courtship (London 1953).
For the innate urge to beauty  in matter, made evident in
crystals, minerals and molecular structure, and for the resulting sustaining aesthetic theme in nature's creativity generally, in art as in mysticism, see my, The Crystalline Theme (Academy Books,
1975), Sir Alister Hardy's, The Living Stream (London 1965) is an
inspired biologist's account of th e aesthetics and the directiveness of
evolution, culminating in the human being.
Support for the significance of the human sensitivity to beauty
comes from an unexpected quarter, the renowned physicist P. A. M. Dirac, who contends in a very readable article in the Scientific American May 1963, p. 45, that beau ty in a scientific theory is the
best assurance to its validity. Ugly theories are wrong theories.
Support for the natural sensitivities fro m the arts, especially poetry,
and for the Arcadian view of man, come in a delightful book, The
Golden Feast, by R. Walker (London 1952).
Scientists no longer insist that animal foods are necessary.
Although it is rarely admitted that man is not properly adapted to
such foods, many authorities accept that a vegetarian dietary can be quite adequate, as does the eminent pathologist Rene Dubois, in his, Man Adapting (Yale 1965).
Recently, the protein controversy has flared up again, with
increasing insistence that previous estimates have been far too high.
As Drs Miller and Payne point out (Strategy for a hungry world.


 be accomplished effi
ciently between the brain cells, immune cells and other cells in the body. Why are GAPS patients loosing AA and other fatty acids from their cell
membranes? The reason is not yet clear. However, a lot of research points
in the direction of an enzyme, called Phospholipase A2 or PLA2, whose
function is to release AA from the cell membranes. In GAPS patients this
enzyme is overactive, leaching AA from brain cells leaving them deficient
in this vital fatty acid. There are a number of things which can cause PIA2
overactivity. Bio-toxins coming from bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites
in the gut are usually the major cause. Chronic inflammation in the body
activates PLA2 and we know that GAPS patients have chronic inflamma
tion in their digestive systems. Exposure to heavy metals, pesticides and
other chemicals is known to cause PLA2 overactivity. High levels of insulin,
caused by the consumption of processed carbohydrates and sugars, is also
a strong stimulant for PLA2 activity. Cutting out grains, starch and sugar
will help to preserve a lot of essential fats in the brain of a GAPS patient.
Aspartame, heparin, snake and bee venom, brain injury and lack of oxygen
can induce PLA2 overactivity. Due to this enzyme GAPS patients actively
lose AA and other essential fatty acids from their brains and other tissues in
the body. That is why it is vital to supplement them in large amounts. We
have talked about LA, LNA, EPA, DHA, GLA and their dietary sources.
Where do we get AA from? Here is the surprise: AA comes from meat, eggs
and dairy products. You can not find it anywhere else! The GAPS diet is rich
in these foods and provides large amounts of AA, so vital for GAPS patients
to have. At the same time the GAPS diet cuts out the foods which cause the
loss of AA and other fatty acids from cell membranes-processed carbohy
drates and sugar.
We need both omega-3 and omega-6 oils. However, due to wide con
sumption of sunflower oil, which is quite rich in omega-6, people generally
get more omega-6 than omega-3 oils in their diets, which may predispose
them to various inflammatory diseases. Clinical experience shows that for
people with health problems it is important to have more omega-3 oils
than omega-6 in their diet. The ideal ratio is disputed as it is probably very
individual, but generally it is accepted that 2:1 of omega-3:omega-6 is the
correct ratio in oil blends. For GAPS people it is vital to have not only
parent essential oils (LNA and LA) but their derivatives as well (EPA, DHA
and GLA). That is why it is important to supply not only seed and nut oils,
but fish oils as well.
There are good blends of seed/nut oils available on the market, where
flax oil is the main source of parent omega-3 LNA and evening primrose oil
is the main source of omega-6 LA and GLA. Look for the brands with twice more of omega-3 fatty acids than omega-6. As long as the 2:1 ratio of
omega-3:omega-6 is adhered to, you normally cannot overdose on these
oils. In fact the higher the dose the more health benefits are seen in the
clinical practice. Look for high-quality blended oils which have not been
refined, deodorised or adulterated in any way. Heat, light and oxygen
destroy seed/nut oils very quickly, so theyhave to be supplied in dark glass
bottles and refrigerated at all times. Never use them for cooking. They can
be mixed with cold or warm food to give to the GAPS child or adult.
Apart from the seed/nut oil blends make sure that you supplement EPA
and DHA through good quality cod liver oil and fish oil. These oils are also
highly perishable and should be refrigerated and protected from light and
oxygen.
To summarise on supplementation of fats
GAPS children and adults should have a group of essential oils supple
mented:
1. A good seed/nut oil blend in the ratio of 2:1 of omega-3:omega-6 fatty
acids. It will supply the parent omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Make
sure that the oil is high quality, in dark glass and refrigerated.
Depending on the age of the child start from a very small amount (a
few drops added to the cold/warm food) and slowly build the dose up
to 1-3 tablespoons a day. For children under the age of 18 months 1-2
teaspoons a day are usually enough. For GAPS adults start from a tea
spoon a day and slowly increase to 4-5 tablespoons a day. I recom
mend introducing these oils gradually to avoid any reactions, which
are possible in individuals with severe fatty acids deficiency.
2. Cod  liver oil, which will supply EPA, DHA, vitamin A and vitamin D.
Depending on the age of the child give 1-2 teaspoons a day. For chil
dren under the age of 18 months half a teaspoon is usually enough. It is
sensible to start from a small amount and slowly build up the dose. I
consider cod liver oil an absolute must for GAPS patients, children in
particular, because it supplies them with vitamin A in the most appro
priate biochemical form. Look for detailed information about vitamin
A in the next chapter. An adult should have 2 teaspoons a day or an
equivalent in capsules.
3. Fish oil with higher ratio of EPA to DHA, as more EPA seems to be
beneficial for GAPS patients. There are no toxic levels for these oils. Start from a small amount added to your child's food (not hot) and
slowly build the dose to 1-3 teaspoons a day (up to 1 teaspoon for chil
dren under the age of 24 months). An adult should start from a small
amount and build the dose up to 3-4 teaspoons a day or an equivalent
in capsules.
Make sure that you supplement the oils after food or with food, not on
an empty stomach. If you supplement oils on an empty stomach the gall
bladder would empty its bile into an empty duodenum in order to deal
with the oil, which may cause cramps, belching and nausea.
There are two oils which patients ask about the most, as they contain
both omega-3 and omega-6 fats in considerable amounts. These are hemp
oil and flax seed oil.
Hemp oil is a fairly recent oil on the market. It contains both omega-3
and omega-6 fatty acids in the ratio of 1:3. It is too heavy on omega-6 fatty
acids to be supplemented on its own to GAPS children and adults.
Flax seed oil is too heavy on omega-3 LNA, it contains 4 times as much of
omega-3 as omega- 6 fatty acids and also should not be supplemented on
its own.
Olive oil is a time-proven health-giving food, used by Mediterranean
countries for centuries. The long list of benefits include lowered risk of
heart diseases, healing and anti-inflammatory effects, stimulation of bile
flow, activation of liver enzymes, antioxidant activity, stimulation of pan
creatic enzymes, anti-cancer effects, anti-bacterial and anti-viral activity,
membrane development, cell formation and cell differentiation. Virgin
olive oil has been shown to improve brain cell maturation and function.
And yet it has not got much in the way of essential fatty acids which shows
us that we need much more than just omega-3 and omega-6 oils. It con
tains some LA (omega-6) in a range from 3.5 to 20% and LNA (omega-3)
from 0.1 to 0.6%. It is an excellent source of oleic acid (omega-9), a
monounsaturated fatty acid, which has an ability to strengthen the Thi
arm of the immune system. But the most important elements in olive oil
are its minor components: beta carotene, vitamin E, chlorophyll, squalene,
phytosterols, triterpenic substances, polyphenols and hundreds of others.
Many health-giving properties of olive oil are probably due to these minor
components. However, heat, deodorization, refining, degumming and
other processing destroys and removes these vital substances. That is why
it is very important to buy unrefined extra virgin cold pressed olive oil.
"Virgin" means that the oil has been extracted from whole, undamaged olives without refining. If it does not say on the bottle "virgin" then it is
refined. There is no international standard for cold pressing of oils, so dif
ferent manufacturers mean different things when they say that their oil is
"cold pressed". However, there is a distinct difference intastebetweencold
pressed virgin olive oil and just virginolive oil, so I recommend buying cold
pressed as well as virgin and use it liberally on ready served meals and
salads. It is not a good idea to cook with it, as the heat will destroy the


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Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 1 hour
Serves 2
1 lb. green cabbage
4 oz. carrots, diced
4 oz. onion, diced
2 sticks celery, diced
dill seeds
Cut the cabbage into quarters. Remove the stalk, the core and any discolored leaves.  Cook the
cabbage in a little water in a saucepan for 10 minutes. Dice the carrots, onion and celery and put
into a large oven -proof dish with very little water. Place the cabbage on top.  Scatter with dill
seeds.  Bake covered  for about 1 hour at 350 ° F (180° C) or until the vegetables are tender.
Braised Fennel with Orange and Tomato  Sauce
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Serves 2
1 medium head of fennel
1-1/2 lb. tomatoes
1 tbsp. tomato purée
juice of 1/2 orange
herbs
green fennel tops
Cut the fennel into quarters and remove the core.  Cook gently for 8-10 minutes. Meanwhile,
cook the tomatoes to a pulp and add the tomato purée,  orange juice and herbs.  Add the fennel
and cook covered for 12-15 minutes. Garnish with fennel tops and serve.
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Bake in a covered casserole in low oven at 300 ° F (149° C)  with onions or a small amount of
soup stock (see “‘ Special Soup’ or ‘Hippocrates Soup ’” in Chapter 12, “Preparing Food and
Juices—The Basic Rules, p. 106) for 1-2 hours. Serve with tomato sauce.
Broccoli and Herbs
2 bunches of broccoli
4-6 cloves garlic
1/2 onion sliced
1/4 tsp. dill
1/4 cup soup stock
Peel the broccoli stems. Put garlic and onion in one pot and cook until onion becomes
translucent.
Add cut broccoli crowns and stems, dill and soup stock (see “‘Special Soup’  or ‘Hippocrates
Soup’” in Chapter 12, “Preparing Food and Juices—The Basic Rules,” p. X). Cook on low heat
until broccoli is tender.
Broccoli, Beans and Pears
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Serves 2
broccoli
green  beans
2 pears, peeled and chopped
Dressing:
lemon juice (or apple cider vinegar)
flaxseed oil
Gently cook the broccoli and green  beans.  Allow to cool.  Peel and chop the pears and put in a
dish together with the broccoli and beans.  Gently toss in dressing and serve with a baked potato
and a mixed green salad.
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Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 35 minutes
Serves 2
butternut squash, peeled and cored
onion
Follow the “Mashed Potatoes” recipe (see p. X) but use peeled and cored chunks of butternut
squash instead of the potato. You will probably not need the cooking water as the butternut
squash is a “wetter” vegetable.
Cabbage and Tomato Hot Pot
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 35 minutes
Serves 2
1 small cabbage
1 onion, chopped
1 dessert apple, chopped
4 large tomatoes, skinned and chopped
yogurt
bread crumbs
parsley, chopped
Cook the cabbage gently in water until cooked but still crisp.  Chop the onion, apple and skinned
tomatoes, and cook gently until they form a thick puré e. Shred the cabbage and add to the puré e.
Turn into a casserole dish. Mix the yogurt with the bread crumbs and sprinkle over the top. Top-
brown under the broiler to heat a little. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
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Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 1-2 hours
Serves 2-4
1 lb. carrots, diced or sliced
4 or 5 small leeks, sliced
2 medium oranges
handful of raisins
Dice or slice the carrots and slice the leeks.  Put into a baking dish with the raisins.  Add  the juice
of two oranges.  Bake in a medium oven at 325° F (170° C ) for 1 to  2 hours,  depending upon
how well-done you like your carrots.  If you wish, you can thicken the orange juice with corn
starch to make a sauce.  (Organic corn starch may be used occasionally.)  Serve with a baked
potato.
Carrot and Tomato Casserole
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 1 hour
Serves 2
8 oz. tomatoes, sliced or chopped
1/2 tbs p. chopped fresh sage  (or 1/2 tsp. dried sage)
2 medium  onions, sliced
1 lb. carrots, sliced
Slice or chop the tomatoes and put a layer into the bottom of a casserole dish.  Add some sage.
Slice the onions and place a layer on top of the tomatoes. Add another sprinkling of sage.  Slice
the carrot and place on top, finishing with a layer of tomato mixed with the last of the sage.
Place the casserole in the oven and bake for 1 hour at 350° F (180° C) until the carrots are
tender. Serve with a mixed green salad and a baked potato.
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carrots, sliced
soup stock
1/2 tsp. honey
Cut off the ends of the carrots and slice. Do not peel or scrape. Stew in a small amount of soup
stock (see “‘ Special Soup’ or ‘Hippocrates Soup ’” in Chapter 12, “Preparing Food and Juices—
The Basic Rules,” p. 106) for 45 minutes or until tender. During the last 5 to 10 minutes of
stewing, add honey for slight flavoring.
Cauliflower
cauliflower
2-3 tomatoes, sliced and chunked
Break cauliflower into sections. Add tomatoes, sliced and cut into chunks. Stew together for
approximately 45 minutes (or until tender) on low heat.
Cauliflower and Carrot Sauce
1 small cauliflower
3 carrots
flaxseed oil
Separate the cauli-florets, place them in a baking dish with a little water and cook until soft at
250° F (121° C). When ready, drain off the water. At the same time, simmer the carrots on low
heat with enough water until they are soft. Blend carrots in blender with the oil. Pour sauce over
the cooked cauliflower and place in warm oven at 250-300 ° F (121-149° C ) (turned off) for 5-
10 minutes before serving.
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www.thegersonway.comChard Rolls, Stuffed
1/2 onion, sliced
6 medium potatoes
4 carrots
3 large cloves garlic, minced
1 bunch of chard
Cook onions and potatoes in one pot. In another pot, cook carrots and garlic. When done, purée
each potful separately, then mix together. Put chard leaves in very hot water, being sure not to
overcook. Spread each leaf and remove tough center stem. Place purée in center of each leaf
and roll tightly. Display on tray and serve with tomato sauce made with tomatoes, onion, garlic
and small potato, which have been cooked and puréed.
Cooked Sweet Potato and Beet Salad
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes


creases.
But
if
we
start
introducing
these
hormones
or
their
fractions
back
into
the
body,
then
we
can
process
significantly
reduce
the
wear
and
tear
of
the
gonads,
thereby
prolonging
youth,
keeping
youthful
appearance
etc.
If,
taking
into
account
these
peculiarities,
we
compare
the
urine
of
people
of
different
ages,
then
we
get
the
following
picture:
the
urine
of
children
up
to
the
age
of
sexual
maturation
(up
to
12-14
years)
contains
few
sex
hormones,
but
a
huge
amount
of
immune
substances.
The
urine
of
middle-aged
people
-
from
puberty
to
the
age
of
35
-
is
balanced
in
terms
of
the
content
of
immune
cells
and
sex
hormones.
The
urine
of
people
after
the
age
of
35
is
poor
in
immune
substances,
but
it
is
saturated
with
sex
hormones.
After
menopause,
the
composition
of
urine
changes
-
it
becomes
the
weakest:
it
contains
few
immune
cells
and
sex
hormones,
the
entire
hormonal
system
is
out
of
tune.
Of
the
other
substances
found
in
the
urine,
the
following
should
be
noted:
erythropoietin
-
is
formed
in
the
kidneys
and
stimulates
the
formation
of
bone
marrow,
the
enzyme
urokinase
-
helps
blood
flow
to
the
heart,
resembles
nitroglycerin
in
its
effect
and
dissolves
blood
clots,
cortisone
-
a
strong
anti-inflammatory,
anti-aller gic
and
anti-toxic
agent
.
Vitamins,
of
which
about
thirty
are
active
in
the
human
body,
are
represented
in
urine
in
a
small
concentration
in
the
form
of
some
fractions.
Let's
recall
that
normal
human
urine
contains
about
200
items
of
different
substances,
but
that's
not
all.
Substances
produced
in
the
body
during
illness.
At
any
deviation
from
the
norm,
during
illness,
the
organism
begins
to
adjust
its
condition
by
itself
with
the
aim
of
returning
to
normal.
In
these
periods,
substances
that
help
healing
appear
in
the
body,
which
are
not
found
in
a
healthy
organism.
If
germs
appear
in
our
body
with
diseases
that
have
not
yet
manifested
themselves,
then
urine
creates
such
conditions
that
these
germs
quickly
leave
the
body.
As
a
result,
we
observe
a
special
process
similar
to
immunization
in
the
body,
but
only
against
diseases
that
are
currently
active
in
the
body.
This
process
manifests
itself
in
different
ways,
depending
on
the
nature
of
the
germs
of
the
disease:
from
minor
weakness
or
diarrhea
to
a
severe
crisis
lasting
two
to
three
months.
It
is
precisely
the
most
valuable
property
of
urine,
when
one's
own
powers
are
used
for
a
similar
defense
organism,
and
not
a
foreign
material
(drugs)
that
only
pollutes
the
blood.
Every
organism
is
alone
it
produces
these
substances
necessary
for
healing.
Naturally,
these
substances
are
excreted
from
the
body
together
with
urine.
We
will
now
look
at
this
question
in
more
detail.
During
any
pathological
process
taking
place
in
the
body,
the
products
of
the
respective
disease
leave
together
with
the
urine:
dead
cells,
mucus,
pus,
substances
created
by
the
organism
itself
to
fight
the
disease,
and
much
more.
There
is
a
special
area
of
  healing
in
homeopathy
with
the
help
of
nosodes.
For
this
purpose,
the
immediate
causative
agents
of
the
disease
are
introduced
into
the
organism
in
a
highly
diluted
state:
toxins,
pathologically
changed
tissues
and
other
body
secretions.
Based
on
the
law
of
similarity
(the
treatment
of
relatives
by
relatives),
these
substances
can
be
used
to
suppress
the
corresponding
diseases.
Medicines
of
this
type
are
called
nosodes.
Treatment
with
nosodes
has
its
advantages
and
disadvantages.
The
disadvantages
are
that
the
level
of
influence
or
action
of
nosodes
is
one
level
lower
than
homeopathic
medicines.The
advantage
is
that
choosing
the
necessary
medicine
is
quite
simple
compared
to
choosing
a
homeopathic
preparation.
The
complexity
of
choosing
a
homeopathic
remedy
lies
in
the
fact
that
it
is
necessary
to
find
the
substance
that
causes
the
disease
in
question.
If
there
is
a
mistake,
then
instead
of
suppressing
the
disease,
we
"graft"
another
disease.
The
correctly
selected
substance
must
be
matched
with
the
energy
of
the
disease,
i.e.
the
energy
of
the
homeopathic
medicine
must
correspond
exactly
to
the
energy
of
the
disease.
Only
in
this
way,
due
to
the
interference
effect,
will
mutual
suppression
of
the
disease
occur.
If
the
energy
of
the
substance
is
higher
or
lower,
the
disease
will
not
be
completely
cured.
Exactly
as
much
pathology
will
remain
in
our
body
as
there
was
less
or
more
energy
in
the
substance
intended
to
suppress
the
given
disease.
In
the
case
of
urine,
everything
matches
with
100%
accuracy.
If,
for
example,
someone
suffers
from
an
adenoma
or
enlar gement
of
the
prostate,
the
prostate
adenoma
nosode
is
used.
Human
urine
is
saturated
with
all
the
nosodes
that
are
created
by
themselves
diseases,
and
therefore
it
is
an
ideal
healing
material
given
to
us
by
nature
itself.
In
this
direction,
urine
therapy
has
proven
itself
in
most
diseases
and
represents
the
most
modern
method
of
treatment.
During
a
severe
illness,
the
human
body
under goes
an
increasing
breakdown
of
tissues
and
their
excretion.
In
order
for
the
disintegrating
tissue
to
be
replaced
with
a
new
one,
the
organism
must
spend
a
lot
of
energy,
first
on
digesting
food,
transporting
nutrients
throughout
the
body,
transforming
them
into
a
state
in
which
they
can
be
used,
and
only
then
can
a
replacement
for
dead
tissue
be
synthesized
from
them
.
This
is
a
huge
burden
for
a
sick,