 has dwindled dramatically. These days when I eat at h ome, I eat about 2 avocados a week and virtually
no nuts or seeds, except some ground flax on my salads. I am just not attracte d to heavy foods anymore. My salad dressing is often
a Mexican salsa, or sometimes just fresh-squeezed orange juice or ble nded fruit. About once a month I blend fruit and nuts for
dressing (six strawberries, one orange, and eight mac nuts, for example, or 2 oranges and 2 tablespoons of tahini). Rarely, I still
have a salad with ½ tablespoon of olive oil, but a small bottle of oil thes e days would last me years.
Here is a list of what I actually ate one day in July of 2004:

 9 bananas (900 grams/32 ounces)
 1 apple (200 grams/7 ounces)
 4 khadrawy dates
 2 navel oranges (200 grams/7 ounces)
 16 strawberries (250 grams/9 ounces)
 1 nectarine (120 grams/4.2 ounces)
 3 figs (100 grams/3.5 ounces)
 10 cherries (60 grams/2 ounces)
 3 small tomatoes (250 grams, 8.5 ounces)
 ½ large head of lettuce (225 grams/9 ounces)
 a little cabbage (100 grams/3.5 ounces)
 a few sugar snap peas (25 grams/1 ounce)
 ½ ear of white corn (35 grams/1.25 ounces)  lemon juice
 ½ tablespoon olive oil

The verdict? 1,740 calories, 87% carbs, 6% protein, 7% fat. Not bad!
At potlucks and other events (maybe six times per year), I still usuall y eat at least a small portion of those gut-bomb
combinations I used to consume daily. I still enjoy the taste of the high -fat dishes, but they’re almost always far too heavy and salty
for me anymore—which is no small statement, as salt for me has been  a lifetime addiction!
Life is getting better and better. Slowly but surely I am learning to m ove this body. For decades, I used to think to myself with
resignation that I would never feel good enough to exercise in this lif etime. I do have a lifetime of adrenal exhaustion to undo … so
it’s not happening as quickly as I’d like. But the fact that I get motiva ted to move at all is an unforeseen miracle.
I get lots and lots of sunshine. My skin never used to tan, but now it’s br own all summer long. I know that the sun is nature’s
disinfectant and that the sun nourishes me. The toxins that cause s kin cancer live inside of acidic bodies filled with fat, and the sun
merely draws the poisons to the surface, like a poultice … but resea rch shows that the sun does not cause cancer in people who eat
a low-fat diet. Don’t let anyone tell you that it does.
My colds are coming far less often now. In fact, the last one was two years  ago. This may not sound like a big thing, but for
me it’s a miracle—and a direct result of my low-fat diet. Naturally, I always thought of myself as “perfectly healthy, except for thes e
colds.” But the truth is, I spent a great deal of my life in misery, and I m issed out on lots of life.
One more thing: since I’ve been raw, I keep nothing medicinal or sup plemental in my house, period. Except for a couple of
daily vitamins I took as a kid, a bottle or two of Shaklee vitamins in my twenti es, and the enzyme tablets I bought in my first year of
eating raw foods, I pretty much haven’t touched herbs, algaes, miner als, powdered greens, or other such refined, dehydrated,
encapsulated nonfood items of any kind. Thankfully, that’s one part of the  high-fat raw regimen I managed to steer clear of!
If I hadn’t learned about the low-fat (raw) vegan diet, I’m sure that  my forties would have been a downward spiral of
evermore frequent, ever-worsening chronic illness. Instead, I have  a new life to look forward to. For me, whole-food 80/10/10  is
the way to eat as Nature intended … it’s far easier, lighter, and heal thier than all those fatty, salty, dehydrated, taste bud-pleasing
“transitional” foods I began this journey with.
I am deeply grateful to Doug (and Rozi Gruben and Tim Trader) for helping me  learn how to eat high-fruit raw! Finally, after
a lifetime of increasingly debilitating chest colds that lasted a m inimum of three weeks at a time and came three to six times a year, I
am feeling better all the time…and even exercising! Yes!!  All is, most certainly, well!

Lisa Oborne, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
As a child, I spent numerous days in the hospital and often missed school due t o asthma and allergies, among other maladies.
In an average year, I would miss 70 days of school. At age 12, a severe asthma a ttack put me in the hospital for more than a week,
where I had to be in an oxygen tent. Even so, I turned blue many times.
After leaving the hospital, I instinctively began changing my ea ting habits and I became a vegetarian. In my childhood years,
cheese, eggs, and fish were the only “meats” I ate. This change in die t helped, and my health began to improve. I believed I was
doing the best I could for my health.
At age 24, I was in a major car accident. With no feeling in my body from the ne ck down, I was told by my doctor that I
would be in a wheelchair, probably for the rest of my life. After he left th e room, something amazing happened: an electrical current
came from within, starting in my head and working its way down to my toes. I i mmediately sat up and walked out of the hospital.
This was the turning point in my life. I knew that my body was capable of ama zing things, although I did not know how or why. With
new respect, I began to listen to my body’s messages.
W anting to learn more about my body’s functions, and sensing that I ne eded to trust more fully in its capabilities, I began
reading widely in the area of natural health. My curiosity only grew  the more I learned. I have since taken many classes/courses in
Natural Hygiene, including those offered by Dr. Doug Graham and Dr. Robert  Sniadach.
More than four years ago, after attempting to resolve some of my lingeri ng health problems, I went to a naturopath, who
informed me that I had very weak kidneys and was a Type 2 diabetic. I could not unde rstand. I had changed my diet, I had been
vegan for over 12 years at this time, and tried to live a simple life … what  more could I do? I did notice that I did not have a lot of
energy, and although I slept nine to ten hours a night, I still woke up tire d. I decided I needed to take action.
On December 1, 2000, I began a 30-day juice diet. It was not nearly as difficult as  I thought it would be. Upon completion of
the 30 days, my kidneys had rebuilt themselves and the signs of diabetes wer e gone, as well as 30 pounds. That was an added
bonus. Then I was faced with the question of what to do next. During my studie s, I had read a lot of books by Dr. Shelton, and I
asked myself if the raw diet was for me. The response was a resounding “Y ES!”
I tried the raw diet, beginning very simply. Not yet understanding the v ariety of ways that people eat raw, I ate a very low-fruit
diet for more than 12 months, with a lot of greens and nuts & seeds. After about  six months, the initial energy I received from this
new diet started to dwindle, and I was feeling very weak. I promised myself I  would do this for 12 months, so I continued, and
unfortunately, my health did not improve at all. Everyone I saw asked me wh at was wrong with me. I looked very thin and my skin tone was grey. I had become a skinny fat person. I had dropped down to 116 lbs., but what I did not  know was that my body fat
was over 35%. My muscle tone was terrible, and I did not have the energy to exe rcise. My asthma was getting worse, so even if I
wanted to exercise I could not.
One day, my husband was searching the Internet and discovered Dr. Doug Graham’s website. I signed up to attend Hea lthful
Living  International’s first symposium in 2002. I tried to do Dr. D.’s diet based on wh at was on the W eb, immediately increasing my
fruit consumption and dropping the quantity of nuts and seeds in my diet. Alt hough my energy started


a secret nobody told him.  It shouldn’t be this diffi-cult to serve God or man, he told himself, some-
times bitterly.  It shouldn’t be this hard.
It isn’t.The secret is, do not force the form.  Allow the Form
to create itself.
This brings us to Principle #5:64Bringers of the LightNeale Donald Walsch 65
Principle #5
Beingness
becomes
form.66Bringers of the Light
It is a fact of the Universe that you are a Being
in formation.  You do not need to bring any
other “information” except what you are to the pro-
cess of Life in order for What You Are to be made
manifest in Form.  You merely need to allow theprocess of “formation” to take place in its own way,
in its own time.
And what is “its own way”?  That is what this
book has been explaining. Let’s summarize it here.
The way Beingness becomes Form is, first,
through self conception.  That is, the Being con-ceives of what it wishes to “be” next (Steps 1 & 2).
It then moves into that State of Being immediately,
regardless of external conditions or circumstances(Step 3), or indeed, in response to them (Step 4). Fi-
nally, it shapes  itself around its own self concept,
producing ways to experience in form  that which it
has been experiencing in formlessness.
Until all five steps are completed, you will find
yourself uninformed.  That is, you will not knowWho You Are.  You do not have enough in-forma-Neale Donald Walsch 67
tion.  When enough of You  is in formation, you will
know and experience Who You Are in physical form.
This is another way of saying that your Outer Life
will begin to reflect your Inner Reality about Who
You Are, and Who You Choose to Be.
Remember, it all starts with a State of Being, which
you choose independently.  It can be quite an arbi-
trary choice; a State of Being you select simply be-
cause you prefer it or desire it.  Yet that selectionmust be made before you can get anywhere.
So choose your life purpose, and let that life pur-
pose be to achieve a state, or states, of “being.”  Thenmove into that State of Being no matter what.  Watch
as your body moves away from that which you are
not.  And do not resist that which opposes you.  Sim-ply stay centered in your Being by staying in the cen-
ter of your Being, and watch the miracle.
Being will produce  Form, sooner or later.  It has no
choice, for that is what Beingness becomes.  It is the
function of Beingess to produce Form.  That is what
God does.  Or, more correctly, that is what God is.68Bringers of the Light
Now, let’s see if there is a way to apply this
wisdom to the fictional man in our example,
as we return to Step 5.
Let’s say that this man did not spend any time or
energy trying to put his Being into Form, but rather,
allowed Form to create itself, out of his place of Being.
If he had done that, he would have simply moved
into the place of Being in which he wished to reside,
and remained there, stayed there, no matter what
was going on — even if what was going on seemed to“oppose” what he wished to be.  Perhaps especially so.
He would have simply been “healing” wherever he
went to “work.”  He would have likewise been “heal-God is Being; becoming Form.
And so are you.So, there is nothing for you to do, actually.  And
the less done, the better.
Simply be.Just...be.Neale Donald Walsch 69
ing” at home.  At his church.  With his friends.  And
whenever and wherever he could “be” that.
This is, in fact, what he did, soon after he aban-
doned his attempt to “make a living” doing whatcrystal healers do, or what massage therapists do, or
what ministers do, or whatever he thought he had
to do in order to “be” a “healer”...
In other words, instead of trying to be a HEALER,
he decided to simply be HEALING.
He returned to what he had been “doing” before
he’d decided to become a healer, which brought
money back into his life almost instantly.
His wife returned to him, too, which was a source
of great happiness to him.  Even his health returned
to normal, for it had been going slowly downhill
during the months he’d been  trying to “be” a“healer.”
Now the problem was, how was he going to be
able to tolerate his old occupation, knowing that whathe really wanted to do was be a healer?
The answer was simple.  He was going to see his70Bringers of the Light
occupation in a new way.  Just as he saw all of Life in
a new way.  For he now saw every moment and every
situation as an opportunity to be healing.  Being now
on the road to life mastery, he saw opposition as op-
portunity.
This changed his whole life around.  Where be-
fore at this job he saw conflict and wanted to run
away from it, now he stood in the midst of it and
brought healing.  Within months his reputation asa healing, helping person spread.  At work, he was
soon removed from his former job and asked if he
would accept a position in charge of employee mo-rale.  In his church, he became head of the team on
Well Being.  In his home, his spouse and his chil-
dren found a new place of comfort to which to go intheir moments of confusion, conflict, or despair.
Never before did this man have such a rich and
wonderful experience of Who He Really Is.
But it went further.  Soon, people in the commu-
nity began to hear about him, mainly from his ac-
tivities at church and on his job.  One day he wasNeale Donald Walsch 71
asked by a friend if he would have the time and the
willingness to volunteer with a local hospice organi-zation.  He knew instinctively this was a place where
he could express and experience a part of himself, a
side of  himself, which longed for richer and richerunfoldment.  His wife encouraged him.  His minis-
ter thought it was a wonderful place for his skills.
His employer even gave him a certain amount of timeon the clock  each month to undertake the work, if he
would be kind enough to tell the hospice that he
was representing the company.  Soon, his work withthe hospice became the company’s “in-kind contri-
bution” to this charitable organization.
The hospice staff saw his obvious desire, his abil-
ity, his enthusiasm for working with people — both
patients and volunteers — in this unique setting.  It
took only a few months for the organization to real-ize that it had a very valuable man in its midst.
Then, as “luck” would have it, the head of Patient
and Family Well Being at the hospice — a lay personworking in close concert with the chief medicalofficer — moved to another town to accept a new
opportunity...
You already know the end of this.  Today, when
he is not working directly with the terminally ill and
their families in his home organization, this man
travels the country speaking to hospice staff and vol-unteers.  He has written a book, appeared on televi-
sion, lectured at universities and churches all across
America.  Recently, at one of those lectures, he wasintroduced in a way which caught his ear.
“Ladies and gentlemen,” the moderator began, “I
would like to introduce to you a man who knowsand deeply understands the meaning of the word
‘healer’.”
 This is how it happens.  Had this man tried to
become a hospice advocate, author, and activist  in
the first place, he may never have succeeded.  In fact,
the idea of even doing  this kind of thing may never
had occurred to him.
Yet here he was.  A Healer.72Bringers of the LightNeale Donald Walsch 73
Doingness will follow Beingness, as surely as
the night will follow the day.  For Beingness
cannot be denied, and never will.  Yet Beingnessknows its own reward.  The man in our example
knew himself as “healing” in his own experience long
before he found himself “showing up” that way inthe hospice setting.
Still, you may say, the example was fictional.  Does
it really work this way?  Can you really “be who youare” and, out of that, make a life rather than a liv-
ing?
I can only tell you this.  There once was a man
who wanted deeply to experience the part of him-
self  called Wisdom, and Clarity.
It was an audacious desire, sweeping in its scope,
almost blasphemous in its implications.  Yet this is
what he saw in himself.  This is the part of God he
saw within.  And


 air-filled cavities clear.desserts    Side-to-side (p78) • Spinal twist (p79) • Lung-press (p81)
Toe-rotation (p83)
84 Comp LeTe foo T Sequen Ce4Next, work the head  and
brain, sinuses, and neck
reflex areas. Support all the toes
with your left hand. Thumb-walk
down the big toe, starting at the
top center of the toe.
5Reposition your right thumb,
and then thumb-walk down
the side of the big toe.
6Reposition your left hand to
support the second toe.
Thumb-walk down the center and
side of this toe. Repeat with the
third and fourth toes.foo T orie NTAT ioN
The area associated with the pituitary
gland  lies in the center of the big
toe, on both right and left feet 1.
The stem of each toe, from the base
to the first joint, corresponds to the
neck reflex areas 2. on each foot,
this section of toe represents a
portion of the neck, but on the big
toes the neck reflex area also
overlaps with the thyroid  and
parathyroid  gland  areas 3. The area
from the first joint up to the tip of
each toe corresponds to the head
and brain  reflex areas 4. The areas
for the sinuses  5 lie just underneath
the first joint of each toe.
These reflex areas are found in the
same locations on both right and left
feet. The areas on the right foot
correspond to the right half of the
body, and those on the left relate to
the left half of the body.7Repeat on the little toe, then
change hands. Use the right
hand to support each toe in turn.
Walk the left thumb down the
center and other side of the toe.rigHT fooT
desserts    Side-to-side (p78) • Lung-press (p81) • Toe-rotation (p83)
STep 1 8531
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586 complete foot sequenceStep 2
Working the base of the toes
The reflex areas treated in this sequence represent a range of
areas in the head and upper body: the eyes and ears, the
inner ears, and the tops of the shoulders. By working these
areas on each foot, you can enhance the functioning of all
the corresponding body parts. This sequence is helpful if you
want to ease tension and pain in the tops of the shoulders.
Work the reflex area on the right foot for relief in the right
shoulder, and work on the left foot for the left shoulder.
1Wrap your left hand around the ball of the foot.
Pull down gently with the thumb to make
the reflex areas more accessible.
2Beginning with the eye reflex
area, walk the thumb of your
right hand along the top of the
ridge, just under the toes. Continue
along the inner ear  and ear
reflex areas. By doing so, you are
also working the area for the tops
of the shoulders, which lies
behind the other reflex areas.AreAs worked
  eyes  Reflexology may help
relieve sore eyes.
  Inner ears   the organs of the
inner ears regulate balance.
Reflexology can help alleviate
balance problems and the inner
ears, such as dizziness.
  ears  Reflexology may help ease
an earache or tinnitus.
  Tops of the shoulders   this
muscular region, which tends to
store tension, may benefit from
relaxing reflexology sessions.
leArnIng TIp
Do not squeeze the foot with the
holding hand, otherwise you will
obscure the surface of the reflex
areas. Do not pull the toes
backward, because this will tighten
the skin, making it harder to work
the reflex areas.step 2 873Change hands. With your
left thumb, walk back across
the entire ridge, starting at the ear
reflex area. By thumb-walking
from both directions, you can
make sure that all the reflex areas
are thoroughly worked.4To work the eye reflex area
more fully, hold the foot
steady with your right hand. Rest
the tips of your right thumb and
index finger between the second
and third toes, then pinch the area
gently several times.
5To work the inner ear
reflex area in greater depth,
hold the foot steady with the left
hand. Place the tips of the left
thumb and index finger between
the third and fourth toes, and
pinch the area gently several times.
Move your fingertips across to the
ear reflex area, between the
fourth and fifth toes, and repeat
the action.foo T orIenTATIon
the reflex areas that correspond to
the organs of sight, hearing, and
balance lie close together at the top
of the foot, where the base of the
toes meets the sole. these reflex
areas mirror each other on the right
and left feet, with the areas on the
right foot associated with the right
half of the body, and those on the
left relating to the left half.
the eye reflex area is located just
below the space between the second
and third toes 1. the inner ear reflex
area lies beneath the space between
the third and fourth toes 2 and that
of the ear under the space between
the fourth and fifth toes 3.the reflex
area for the tops of the shoulders
lies underneath the other reflex
areas, spanning the base of the toes.21
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rIghT fooT
desserts    side-to-side (p78) • lung-press (p81) • sole-mover (p80) 88 complete foot sequenceStep 3
Working the ball of the foot
The reflex areas worked in this sequence, which are located
on the ball of each foot, correspond to the chest, shoulders,
and upper back. Use this sequence to improve the function
of the lungs, diaphragm, and other parts of the chest
involved in breathing; it is also good for the heart, which
pumps oxygen-rich blood around the body. In addition,
working these areas can relieve tension in the upper body.
1Use your left hand to hold the toes back. Starting with the
diaphragm  reflex area, use your right thumb to thumb-walk up
through the heart  and chest  reflex areas, toward the toes. Make
several passes over this broad area.
2Reposition your thumb on
the solar plexus  reflex
area. Using the same technique as
before, make several passes up
over this tiny area.AreAs worked
  diaphragm & solar plexus
Reflexology can help to enhance
the function of the diaphragm
muscle and the nerve network
of the solar plexus, both of
which are involved in respiration
and many other involuntary
body functions.
  Heart   pumps the oxygen-rich
blood around the body.
  Chest & lungs   Applying
reflexology to these areas helps
keep the chest and lungs open.
  Upper back & shoulders
Working these reflex areas may
ease muscle tension in the upper
torso and the shoulders.step 3 893Move your thumb across
to another segment of the
diaphragm  reflex area. Thumb-
walk up through the chest,
upper back, and lung  reflex
areas. Make several passes through
these areas, working up over the
padded ball of the foot and
between the second and third toes.
4Change hands and hold the
toes back with your right
hand. Starting at the diaphragm
reflex area, use your left thumb to
thumb-walk up through the
lung, chest,  and upper back
reflex areas. As before, work all the
way over the padded ball of the
foot and up between the third and
fourth toes.5Finish off the sequence by
using your left thumb to
walk from the diaphragm  reflex
area up through the shoulder
reflex area.foot orient Ation
rigHt foot24
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desserts    side-to-side (p78) • lung-press (p81) • sole-mover (p80) the reflex area corresponding to the
diaphragm  runs all the way along the
horizontal crease just below the ball
of the foot 1. Within this area lies
the small solar plexus  reflex area 2.
the reflex area corresponding to the
chest  and upper back spans much of
the ball of the foot above the
diaphragm area 3. It overlies both
the heart  reflex area 4 and the lung
reflex area 5. finally, the fleshy pad
beneath the little toe contains the
shoulder  reflex area 6.
these reflex areas appear in the same
places on both the left and the right
foot, with the left foot corresponding
to the left side of the body and the
right foot representing the right side.
Although the heart is situated on the
left-hand side of the body, it has an
associated reflex area on the right
foot as well as on the left foot.90 complete foot sequenceStep 4
Working the upper arch of the foot
The reflex areas in this sequence correspond to the organs
that lie just above the waist. These organs produce many


 problems, digestive problems, back pain, infertility,
arthritis, abscess and infections throughout the body or on the skin, heart disease, allergies, kidney
damage, brain tumors, cancer, trigeminal neuralgia and even death.
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Focal infections often times begin in the mouth. They are caused from inflamed gums, dead teeth
particularly under root canals, and decaying jaw bone known as a NICO lesion. Hidden mouth
infections can also reside in cavitations, which are holes in the bone often where a tooth—especially
a wisdom tooth—has been extracted. This is a hidden area of pus, toxins or rotting bone. What
happens is a part of the mouth is putrefying, or there are putrefied substances in places that the body
cannot clean up at the tooth extraction site. I mention this condition because even if you eat well, you
want to be sure that there is no rotting infectious material in your mouth causing disease in other parts
of your body. I do not want people to live with untreated infections. You can treat many infections
with nutrition. But some cases of infections will not heal properly just with nutrition particularly in
the cases were the tooth is already damaged by dentistry with a large filling, crown or root canal. In
these cases you will want good nutrition in combination with homeopathic injections or surgery to
clean up and protect the area against infection.
Tooth Extractions Because of Infections
Extracting teeth destabilizes the bite, weakens the jaw, and can lead to scar tissue formation.
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 Teeth
are often extracted because of tooth infections, but the bone under the infected tooth is many times not
cleaned up after the extraction. This can then become a source of a focal infection and lead to chronic
pain such as hip and back pain along with migraine headaches.
25
 In my opinion, because of the
importance of having a functional bite, teeth should only be extracted as an absolute last resort when
medically necessary and it should not be a standard treatment for any sort of tooth infection.Dental Implants
The post of a dental implant allows a space for toxins to enter into the gum because the periodontal
ligament and gum tissue do not attach to the implant sufficiently to seal off that space. There is hardly
any evidence available regarding the long-term effects of titanium implants. Placing metal directly
into the jaw bone poses a high risk of triggering a negative immune system reaction in the patient.
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The body reacts poorly to any implanted metal. Studies at the Karlinska Institute in Sweden, show that
most humans become rapidly allergic to virtually any metal placed inside the human body including
mercury, titanium and gold. One not commonly considered problem with titanium implants is the
battery effect of combining titanium with other metals from dental restorations in your mouth.
Zirconium is a non metal material that is used for implants in other modern parts of the world. It has
been recently approved for use in the United States. If you decide you want an implant, for the same
cost as having a titanium implant here, you can fly to another country such as New Zealand and get a
zirconium implant there.
As with any dental procedure, you must weigh the benefits and the costs to determine if this is right
for you. Clearly we want to place our efforts into keeping our existing teeth because none of the
alternatives are fully satisfactory, and they are costly.Dental Abuse
With a few exceptions, modern dentistry is an inhumane system. Many dentists coerce patients into
treatments that they do not need. Part of this system of coercion is to first condemn patients as failures
in life because they did not prevent their tooth decay due to poor oral hygiene. These accusations can
weaken patients’ sense of self and get them to succumb to unneeded dental procedures. You know a
dentist has abused you if you feel sick or awful in their presence, or if they try to coerce you into
treatments that you feel unsure about. A majority of dentists are in business to make money. And the
business aspect has corrupted most dentists so surely and thoroughly, it causes them to behave in
irresponsible ways.
Dental abuse is also physical abuse because dental treatments when not absolutely needed damage
and harm your physical body. Dental treatments that use toxic metals cause disease, pain, and
suffering. This is also a form of physical abuse, and it is unethical.
Suggestions for Healing Dental Abuse

1
.
Acknowledge the past trauma
 that has been inflicted on your teeth when you did not know any
better. Feel it as fully as you can. Feel how upset, disoriented, taken advantage of, unfairly
treated or numbed you feel. Let those feelings have a space or a voice. Feel the profound
suffering that dentistry is causing people. Look it squarely in the eye.
2
.
Forgive.
 Once the problem is acknowledged then ask for healing and forgiveness. Is there any
way you can find that tiny spark in yourself that is capable of forgiving yourself for being a
victim, and forgiving the dentist for his extreme ignorance and arrogance? By the way,
forgiveness does not mean you do not hold the dentist or dentistry in general responsible for
their negligent behavior.
3
.
Get educated.
 Once you are able to let go of some of the past attachments towards dentistry,
then it is time to learn about good dentistry that can repair toxic dentistry. Seek out dentists who
practice less toxic and minimally invasive dentistry.
4
.
Educate your friends and family.
 Healing the abuse of dentistry means your community needs
to be educated about the severe problems with conventional dentistry. Part of your own healing
from dental abuse will come by educating your friends and family about the dangers and hazards
prevalent in dentistry.
On the practical side, if you do not feel good at your dentist’s, then speak up. If you still feel confused
and unsure, leave the dental office immediately. Get a second opinion.Do I Have a Cavity? Understanding Tooth Decay
A cavity is an impairment in the tooth structure that creates sensitivity to the environmental forces in
the mouth such as saliva, foods, and chewing. A cavity is any structural weakness in a tooth that
causes the tooth to function improperly. Feeling pain, discomfort, finding white spots and sometimes
black spots on your tooth, having hot or cold sensitivity, and not wanting to chew on a tooth are the
results of tooth decay. For a majority of people the simplest way to know if you have a cavity is to go
to a good dentist for a check-up. For the minority of people, you can do it at home. Most people are
better off working with a dentist because dentists have the experience needed to clearly diagnose
cavities. This is where a dentist can be your ally.
The guidelines below will give you a general idea of the type of tooth problems you are facing. These
suggestions are not guaranteed to accurately diagnose your problems, but they can aid you in
understanding your experience.
If you need a more accurate diagnosis then please seek
professional dental help.
Tooth Pain:
Temporary sensitivity to hot or cold foods, without recent dental work.
Meaning:
 Tooth decay is active. The tooth enamel is weak and sensations travel more rapidly to the
nerve. This may also be the beginning signs of gum disease.
Tooth Pain:
Lasting sensitivity and more constant awareness of hot or cold foods, without recent
dental work.
Meaning:
 The tooth pulp could be infected, the tooth may be cracked or chipped, or this is the
beginning of gum disease.
Tooth Pain:
 Temporary sensitivity to hot or cold foods after a recent dental treatment.
Meaning:
 Dental work can cause tooth pulp inflammation, which would be an intense but very brief
pain. The tooth pulp should heal within 2-4 weeks of a dental treatment.
Tooth Pain:
 Lasting or prolonged sensitivity and constant awareness of hot or cold foods after a
recent dental treatment.
Meaning:
 The cavity may have been too close to the tooth pulp so the dental treatment did not protect
the pulp sufficiently. This is a common and unfortunate problem from imprecise dental work or too
much drilling.
Tooth Pain:
 Sharp pain from biting down on food.
Possible Meanings
: Loose filling, tooth decay, cracked or fractured tooth, infected tooth.
Tooth Pain:
 Constant and severe pain with pressure, swelling of the gum, and sensitivity to touch.
Meaning:
Tooth or gum abscess (tooth infection).Pain:
The tooth hurts when you tap it with your finger from the side.
Meaning:
The periodontal ligament is degenerating or inflamed.
Tooth Pain
: Dull ache, headaches, tooth experiences lingering hot-cold sensitivity that lasts much
longer than a few seconds.
Meaning
: The tooth nerve is damaged or dying. There may be a hidden infection.
Tooth decay
 that occurs on the top of teeth, or dental tartar.
Meaning:
 Too much free calcium in your blood, the calcium is not being used efficiently. The form of
calcium may be unabsorbable.
Tooth decay
 that is near or below the gum line, or red, tender or inflamed gums.
Meaning
: Too much free phosphorous in your blood; your body is not using phosphorous efficiently.
This could also be from excess biting forces causing stress on the roots of the tooth.Monitoring Tooth Decay and Tooth Remineralization
I encourage readers to monitor tooth decay with their dentist. While it is not necessary to work with a
dentist if you would rather not, I do find that bringing the awareness and skills of a trusted dentist into
the picture


 with lateral mass effect on lateral ventricle, left thalamus involvement, and widespread edema involving the brainstem (arrows). (b) After 11 days of daily DMSO–FDP IV administration, dramatic reduction of edema and lower signal intensity are seen with an apparent improvement  of gray matter and thalamic involvement (arrow). (From Karaça, M. et al., Neurol. Res., 24(1), 73, 2002.)
(a) (b)
FIGURE 9.7  Sagittal view of magnetic resonance angiograph of internal carotid artery ter -
ritory. A right MCA infarction with mild mass effect, large hematoma, and midline shift involving basal ganglia before treatment is seen (a) in an 80-year-old patient 48  h before DMSO–FDP treatment. (b) Eight days of twice daily DMSO–FDP infusions revealed no change in hematoma size, but there appeared an increased perfusion of the MCA ischemic territory, increased blood flow of MCA (arrow), and lessened basal ganglia involvement. (From Karaça, M. et al., Neurol. Res., 24(1), 73, 2002.)230 Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO) in Trauma and Disease
Neurologic evaluation of the 11 patients treated with DMSO–FDP showed that
7 of 11 patients had moderate or negligible disability (neurologic score, 1–2) after a
3-month follow-up. In the standard-treated patients at 3 months poststroke, one of five treated showed moderate disability (neurologic score, 3) and the others showed poor outcomes (neurologic score, 3–4).
Neurologic reduction of deficits in the DMSO–FDP-treated patients included signif -
icant improvement of sensation, motor strength, higher cortical function (speech, alert -
ness, and comprehension), and ambulation in follow-ups conducted at 30 and 90 days after discharge from the hospital.
170 Significant motor improvement was recorded in
54% of the patients 1 month after receiving DMSO–FDP. This was especially evident in the three subjects treated within 12 h after their stroke symptoms appeared.
170
In comparison, only 20% of patients showed minor motor improvement at 1 month
poststroke when the standard treatment was given. The fact that 5 of 11 patients treated with DMSO–FDP improved their neurologic status even when treatment was admin -
istered 12 h after their stroke symptoms first appeared suggests that DMSO–FDP therapy may provide neuroprotective action to dysfunctional but surviving penumbral neurons by increasing CBF. This conclusion is supported by experimental findings that show CBF restoration after 2 weeks of chronic brain ischemia in rodents can rescue dysfunctional neurons from progressive damage and, at the same time, reverse reactive astrocytosis and preserve cognitive function from deteriorating, presumably by preventing glutamate excitotoxicity and the pathobiological changes that follow.
164
In addition, since the average age of the seven patients achieving a markedly
improved or moderately improved status was 63 years, it is reasonable to assume that the dual drug treatment is safe and effective in elderly subjects.
In summary, DMSO–FDP administration to mostly elderly subjects was well
tolerated when given twice daily for an average of 12  days, following ischemic stroke. Moreover, DMSO–FDP might have provided neuroprotection to some of the patients in this small population group during a 3-month follow-up. Although this preliminary study of DMSO–FDP treatment for acute and subacute ischemic stroke examined a relatively small population, there was evidence that the dual treatment was more effective as a neuroprotector than standard treatment during the recovery period following an ischemic stroke.
While no hard conclusions can be drawn from these observational findings, the
preliminary impression on the use of DMSO–FDP for ischemic stroke is that the dual drug combination may have improved recovery of neurologic deficits in the majority of treated patients. This effect by DMSO in elderly subjects following stroke has not been reported for any other treatment.
The remarkable finding of this study is that elderly patients who are known to
be most vulnerable to ischemic stroke damage and more refractory to therapy than younger patients responded well to DMSO–FDP IV treatment with no major adverse effects and revealed an ostensible benefit to neurological outcome considerably past the 3 h window of opportunity offered by tPA therapy. The collective neuroimaging
evidence gathered from the 11 patients treated for ischemic stroke with DMSO–FDP
points to an apparent improvement of cerebral perfusion in the affected brain regions.
The DMSO–FDP findings also signal the need for a larger population RCT to test
the value of this drug combination under a more controlled setting.231 DMSO in Clinical Neuroprotection
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walk barefoot. And the circus with dousing himself with water in the street, rather
likely to be collected all the surrounding residents. Yes, and mode of operation
from morning till night leaves little scope for this
procedure. Of course, you can do over the weekend, but the system
provides for the daily douche. It remains a cold shower
but it is a different procedure. And the system itself is focused on
people, a strong spirit. Not every man will dare to perform
all the requirements of the system as a whole. But anyone who finds the strength to
to do it, get a great result.
In our time the greatest contribution to the development of a method of dry treatment
starvation, brought LA Shchennikov ("Healing abstinence from
fluids and food) and VP Lavrov. ("Dry Cascade starvation"). I
tried to more clearly describe these methods.
The method of healing abstinence LA Shchennikova not hearsay
known in many cities, not only Russia but also abroad.
LA Shchennikov - professor of alternative medicine
naturopath, healer. For over 30 years proves
high efficiency of the healing of abstinence on cellular
organism level, as confirmed by the results of experiments
research and medical institutions, as well as
Feedback followers of this technique and people who have taken the
the path of self-healing and self-awareness and gained their health and the new
quality perception of life.
Curative abstinence - is a systematic method for
healing from various ailments and spiritual development. Uniqueness
method of healing not only abstinence is that it is available
all, but that he reveals the secrets of existence and health
up to immortality, which for centuries
argue science and religion.
In the new millennium, this work is undeniable will help on the way
to health, development and improvement and will open for the person
new horizons for possible implementation in their lives. How to get rid
from illnesses, to know yourself? How to harmonize body, spirit and mind?
The author offers readers new ways of answering these and other
wondering questions. This extraordinary man with a full
Liability claims that our health and life depend
only on ourselves, that there are no incurable diseases,
and encourages all not to believe, but check out these words!
For example, here is how patients respond LA Shchennikova,
invented the method of complete dry fasting (Patent number 2028160 on
78
78invention entitled "Method of Rehabilitation of the body"). He
issued a special certificate for the right to work as
bioenergotherapist for the number 1068.
A resident of the Stavropol Territory O. suffered a stomach ulcer
and metabolic disorders. Fasted for 10 days and forgot about
their sores. in the Crimea in the patient Yu was a whole bunch of more-useful,
including cirrhosis. He held the post of dry 10 days and later
10 more days left at work. Moskvich G. childhood ill bone
tuberculosis and asthma. Fasted 11 days and fully recovered.
Mother and son from the Krasnodar region have undergone a dry hunger
second time. After the first son, he felt much better
although its diagnosis and sufferings will not envy.
the certificate, issued by the regional hospital, in black and white says:
leukemia, lymphosarcoma. Mother shed many tears, hiding from his son
miserable piece of paper. But grief can not hide, the more that our
physicians do not burden themselves with ethics in dealing with seriously ill patients.
Sergei own ears heard the nurse say about him
girlfriend: "young, yet already a walking corpse." How much was poured
son in chemistry, as carried out spin-nomozgovyh punctures, it is difficult
and counted. Dose of medication could and throw the bull. Son with difficulty
to get from bed to the bathroom and back. Increasingly, attended thoughts
about suicide. The organism is shaking and pounding, it became
brittle and sharp bones. in my head pounded verdict of doctors: can not live.
The first time Sergei managed to stay without food or water for long, but
the results even shocked the doctors. Dramatically improved performance
blood in the body of the force appeared. Che-month rate cut hunger
repeated. To support his son, his mother starved herself with him.
Withstand the post was not easy, and sometimes just painful. But
effect comes instantly without any medicines and operations. Son,
previously feared weak drafts, now bathed in ice
water. Dynamometers to squeeze 45 kg right and left hands. About tablets
remembers, has become mobile, developed an interest in life.
A resident of Kislovodsk DA is on the second group
disability. During fasting cried at night out of pity
to themselves and still praying. But after the soul has experienced on-legchenie
- Ease in the body, reduced the reception of potent drugs,
stabilized pressure. Once gone, "Psychological
sink "- the hero of her illness - and it changed into a qualitatively
another person, the world appeared before her very different. "You know, I even
sensed a new attitude toward life in general - she says.-
It seems the sun is shining brightly, and the foliage is greener and the air is intoxicating
some... "
About how Leonid A. Shchennikov came to technique
dry fasting, he tells himself.
- From an early age, I thought about what life is? One lives
70-80 years old, the other - 100. Hence, the secret of longevity is hidden somewhere? I
he decided to look into this. He studied anatomy, worked in a hospital,
79
79fond of homeopathy, absorbing folk wisdom. in 1971
decided to proceed on the path of self-discovery. Decided to live by the principle
- The worse the better. Every day, I taught my body to the cold, and
stomach - to famine. In the morning, winter and summer, regardless of the weather, pour
body with cold water. Accustomed to starve without a fluid through a 3-day
fourth. Then, for 5 consecutive days. in March 1981 for the first time fasting
10 days without fluid. Moisture received during the night from the air, and a day
assimilated it through the skin, periodically sitting in the water like a frog.
Lost 20 kg weight, recovered a week later. I was so young again,
that people did not recognize me. Most of Prolonged starvation
I've survived, lasted 18 days, it's more world record
entered in the Guinness Book of Records.
Here is a description of the dry cascade of starvation by the author -
contactee Valentina Lavrov (from the book "Keys to the mysteries
life ")
The era of immortality without vegetable diets and fasts do not pull
anyone, even God. And, as he put it, he will be with his people
on living sources, ie, to monitor the health promotion will
personally. One way to prevent such a cascading
starvation. It's good for beginners and experienced. Firstly,
necessary to understand such a rule: before you start to starve, it is better
a few days to sit on the plant diet, not eating
no protein foods of animal origin. Fish, too
deleted. Food should be purely vegetative, as advised
Great post. Even without fasting, if you frequently
sit on such diets, much of his body straighten.
Especially good clean container of porridge, cooked in water and oil-free,
even a vegetable. in large quantities, it is also harmful. Why
More should be applied along with the vegetable diet on fasting
30, 60 days? One without the other is not. In order not to develop the hungry
genes. And they can develop, and then your fasting will not be saved. Will
eat much. Much good they will not only harm, in addition, more fear
appear. After one or two samples, stop. So everything must be
be complex.
The first step of a cascade of fasting. Cascade starvation
carried out without water. To begin to master the first step.
Day by day. What does this mean? You'll need some time
eat in a day. a hungry day does not use water. But
before that day should be drunk. At such a stage can hold
indefinitely. It can be combined with a vegetable diet. Even
if you hang on a month, you get 15 days of fasting.
The second stage of the cascade of fasting will require you to eat
two days after two, etc. Also in the hungry days of not drinking water. But
there must already hold the golden rule. How to go out
fasting? After these two days should drink water, then through
a couple of hours to begin to eat with yogurt. The food should be protein,
but not plant, ie, a yogurt should eat no bread. Through
80
80a couple of hours after ingestion of yogurt you can eat everything. Why can not
eat bread, vegetables and fruits at once? It is worth the pancreas.
Body of this inert, heavily included work with the supply of insulin
the blood immediately to the extent not cope. And therefore do not need it
load. Better gradually. If you're after fasting will not be
this into account, it is better not to exercise. Can undermine the work of
pancreas. If the house did not have buttermilk, you can
drink boiled milk, or


res.Tincture  (to make, p. 292).
For gastritis, add 1⁄2 tsp to 1/2 cup
(100 ml) water and take twice a day.An extensive system
of taproot, branch roots,
and runners can spread
to 3 ft (1 m)Glycyrrhiza glabra  (Fabaceae)
Licorice
With a constituent—glycyrrhizic acid—that is 50 times
sweeter than sugar, it is not surprising that licorice is mainly
thought of as a candy. Y et it is also one of the most
valuable of all herbal medicines, a powerful anti-
inflammatory that is effective in conditions as varied
as arthritis and canker sores. It is among the most
used herbs in European medicine, and has been
taken medicinally for several thousand years.
Habitat & Cultivation
Licorice grows wild in southeastern
Europe and southwestern Asia, but it
is now extensively cultivated. It is
propagated by dividing the roots in
autumn or spring. The root of
3–4-year-old plants is unearthed in
late autumn.
Related Species
Various Glycyrrhiza  species are
used medicinally in a similar way
to licorice, for example the
Chinese gan cao  (G. uralensis ).
Key Constituents
■ Triterpene saponins
 (glycyrrhizin, up to 6%)
■ Isoflavones (liquiritin,
 isoliquiritin, formononetin)
■ Polysaccharides
■ Phytosterols
Key Actions
■ Anti-inflammatory
■ Expectorant
■ Demulcent
■ Adrenal agent
■ Mild laxativeResearch
■ Adrenal agent  Research
shows that on being broken down
in the gut, glycyrrhizin has an anti-
inflammatory and antiarthritic
action similar to hydrocortisone and
other corticosteroid hormones. It
stimulates production of hormones
by the adrenal glands and reduces
the breakdown of steroids by the
liver and kidneys.
■ Glycyrrhizin  Research in Japan
in 1985 showed that glycyrrhizin was
effective in the treatment of chronic
hepatitis and liver cirrhosis.
■ Protective mucus  Licorice as
a whole reduces stomach secretions
but produces a thick protective
mucus for the lining of the stomach,
making it a useful remedy in
inflammatory stomach conditions.
■ Isoflavones  The isoflavones are
known to be estrogenic. Licorice
is often used to treat menopausal
symptoms, including hot flashes.
Traditional &
Current Uses
■ Traditional uses  Licorice has
long been valued for its medicinal
uses. It was taken in ancient Greece
for asthma, chest problems, and
canker sores.
■ Soothing herb  Inflammatory
conditions of the digestive system
such as canker sores, gastritis,
peptic ulceration, and excessive
acid problems benefit from licorice’s
demulcent and anti-inflammatory
properties, as do many chest
complaints, arthritis, inflamed
joints, and some skin problems.
Licorice is also soothing for
inflamed eyes.Licorice
A woody-stemmed
perennial growing to
61⁄2 ft (2 m), with dark
leaves and cream to
mauve flowers.
■ Adrenal stimulation
Licorice stimulates the adrenal glands,
helping in Addison’s disease, where
the adrenal glands cease to function
normally.
■ Constipation  Licorice is useful as
a gentle laxative.Licorice  has pealike flowers in summer.
It is cultivated commercially for its roots.Parts Used
Key Preparations & Their UsesRoot is harvested in
autumn. It has valuable
anti-inflammatory
properties.
Fresh root
Dried root
Self-help Uses
■ Constipation, p. 307.
■ Coughs & bronchitis, p. 310.
■ Loss of appetite
 & vomiting, p. 306.
■ Canker sores, p. 306.
■ Oral thrush, p. 314. QCautions  Excessive doses can cause serious side effects, including high blood
pressure. Do not take large doses with high blood pressure. During pregnancy, or for
long-term use, take on professional advice.
Decoction  For constipation, make a decoction ( see p. 291) with
1 part licorice and 3 parts dandelion root. Drink 3⁄4 cup (150 ml) twice a day.
Fluid extract  is prescribed for peptic ulcers.
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102Hamamelis virginianakey medicinal plantsThe leaves are odorless
but have a bitter, aromatic taste
Bark is used
in tinctures  and ointmentsHamamelis virginiana (Hamamelidaceae)
Witch HazelWitch hazel
 A small deciduoustree growing to16 ft  (5 m), with coarsely toothed, broadly  oval leaves.
Witch hazel produces distinctive flowers in
winter followed by brown fruit capsules that, when ripe, eject 2 seeds up to 13 ft (4 m) away from the tree.
Habitat & Cultivation
Witch hazel is a woodland tree,
indigenous to Canada and eastern parts of the U.S. Today it is commonly cultivated in Europe.
The trees are grown from hardwood cuttings or from seed, both of which are planted in autumn. The leaves are gathered
in summer and dried. The bark
is harvested during the autumn
and dried as quickly as possible in the shade.
Related Species
European hazel (Corylus avellana) is  a similar herb. It is used occasionally in European herbal medicine as an astringent to treat diarrhea. The oil is nutritious and can be used to treat threadworms in children.
Key Constituents
■ Tannins (8–10%)
■ Flavonoids
■ Bitter principle
■ Volatile oil (leaves only)Key Actions
■ Astringent
■ Anti-inflammatory
■ Stops external and
 internal bleeding
Traditional &
Current Uses
■ Established properties Witch
hazel contains large quantities of
tannins. These have a drying, astringent effect, causing the tightening up of proteins in the skin and across the surface of abrasions. This creates a protective covering that increases resistance to inflammation and promotes healing of broken skin. Witch hazel also appears to help damaged blood vessels beneath the skin. It is thought that this effect may be due to the flavonoids as well as to the tannins. When witch hazel is distilled it retains its astringency, suggesting that astringent agents other than tannins are present.
■ Skin problems Witch hazel
is a very useful herb for inflamed  and tender skin conditions, such as eczema. It is mainly used where the skin has not been significantly broken and helps to protect the affected area and prevent infection.
■ Damaged veins Witch hazel
is valuable for damaged facial veins, varicose veins, and hemorrhoids,
and is an effective remedy for bruises. Due to its astringent properties, it helps to tighten distended veins and restore their normal structure.
■ Other uses A lotion can be
applied to the skin for under lying problems such as cysts or tumors. Witch hazel also makes an effective eyewash for inflammation of the eyes. Less commonly, it is taken internally to alleviate diarrhea,  helping to tighten up the mucous membranes of the intestines, and  for bleeding of any kind.Parts Used
Key Preparations & Their UsesLeaves and young twigs
are distilled to make “witch hazel.”
Dried leaves
Fresh leaves
Fresh bark Dried bark
Infusion of the leaves (to make, p. 291). Use as a lotion (see p. 296) for broken
veins and cysts.Tincture of bark (to make, p. 292).
Dilute 1 tbsp in 1/2 cup (100 ml) cold
water and sponge onto varicose veins.Ointment of bark (to make,  p. 295). Apply to hemorrhoids twice a day.
Self-help Uses
■ Bruises, p. 304.
■ Cleansing wounds, p. 304.
■ Eczema, p. 300.
■ Hemorrhoids, p. 302.
■ Skin rashes, p. 303.
■ Varicose veins, p. 302.Distilled witch hazel Dab onto insect
stings, sore skin, and broken veins.Witch hazel was a traditional remedy of many Native
North American peoples. They used poultices soaked  in a decoction of bark to treat tumors and inflammations, especially of the eye, and took the herb internally for hemorrhaging and heavy menstrual bleeding. European settlers in the 18th century soon came to value witch  hazel for its astringency, and its use spread to Europe  and beyond.
 QCaution If using internally, take only under professional supervision.
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Tincture  (to make, p. 292).
For arthritis


is virginiana,
p. 102), calendula (Calendula officinalis, p. 73)
Remedy Gently apply distilled witch hazel or witch hazel cream or ointment to the affected area 1–2 times a day, or combine equal parts of the creams of both herbs and apply 1–2 times a day.
NOtE  This remedy is particularly effective on
painful varicose veins.
Herb Y arrow (Achillea millefolium, p. 56)
Remedy (External) Wash varicose veins  in a cool infusion, or apply the ointment  1–2 times a day.Remedy (Internal) Make an infusion and leave  for 10 minutes. T ake 3/4–11/4 cups (150–300 ml)  a day for up to 10 weeks.
Caution Do not take yarrow during pregnancy.Panic Attacks
Herbs Linden (Tilia spp., p. 277), valerian (Valeriana officinalis, p. 148)Remedy Make an infusion using 1 tsp of linden and
1⁄2 tsp of powdered valerian to 3/4 cup
(150 ml) of water. Drink 21/3 cups (600 ml) a day.
Herbs Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca, p. 227),
linden (Tilia spp., p. 277)
Remedy Make an infusion of motherwort or make an infusion using
1⁄2 tsp of each herb to
1 cup (150 ml) of water. Drink up to 4 cups (600 ml) of either remedy a day.
Caution Do not take motherwort during pregnancy.
Caution Do not take prickly ash during pregnancy.
Chilblains
Herbs Ginger (Zingiber officinale, p. 155),
lemon (Citrus limon, p. 82), echinacea (Echinacea spp., p. 92)Remedy (Internal) Grate 1 tsp of fresh ginger into your food each day. Alternatively, drink 1/4 cup (70 ml) of ginger wine each day.Remedy (External) Apply either fresh ginger, undiluted lemon juice, or neat echinacea tincture to unopened chilblains twice a day.
Note The external remedy helps to prevent blistering
and weeping. Once the blister opens you can continue to apply, but it will sting upon contact.
Hemorrhoids
Herbs Witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana,
p. 102), lesser celandine (Ranunculus ficaria,  p. 260), common oak (Quercus robur, p. 260), calendula (Calendula officinalis, p. 73)Remedy 1 Apply either distilled witch hazel or witch hazel ointment, or lesser celandine ointment, 1–2 times a day.Remedy 2 Mix 1 tsp of common oak bark powder with 2
1⁄2 tbsp of calendula ointment and
apply 1–2 times a day.
Difficult Passage of the Stool
& Painful Hemorrhoids
Herb Slippery elm (Ulmus rubra, p. 145)
Remedy T ake either slippery elm “food”  (see Acidity & Indigestion, p. 307) or tablets.
Herb Psyllium (Plantago spp., p. 123)
Remedy T ake 1–2 tsp of seeds soaked in 3/4 cup
(150 ml) of water overnight, twice a day.
US_300-307_Allergies.indd   302 26/02/16   4:43 pm303 herbal remedies for home use Skin Problems
The largest organ of the body, the skin protects against heat, cold,
infection, and trauma from the outside world. Although
continuously shedding its surface, the skin needs regular cleansing
and nourishing to remain healthy. Its ability to resist injury and
recover from damage largely depends on the health of the body as
a whole. While many minor skin problems respond promptly to
simple external remedies, severe or chronic skin conditions need internal
treatment and usually require professional advice. See also Eczema, p. 300.
Minor Bites, Stings, & Swellings
Skin Rashes, Minor Burns, & SunburnCalendula
(Calendula officinalis)
Inflamed, swollen areas of skin are a common
reaction to bites and stings. Although they can
be very uncomfortable, most only cause local
itching and inflammation, which usually subside
within a few hours. All the remedies listed will
help to ease irritation and soreness. For the
most effective relief, use both an external and
internal remedy. Lavender relieves irritation
as well as being an insect repellent, aloe vera
is soothing and healing, and both calendula
and St. John’s wort reduce inflammation.
Echinacea stimulates the immune system
and nettle is antiallergenic.
 QGeneral cautions Seek immediate professional
attention if prone to, or if there are signs of, extreme
allergic reactions, or if there is a sting in the mouth
and the throat starts to swell. Some stings and animal
bites are poisonous and may need inoculations and
immediate medical attention.
More annoying than debilitating, skin rashes and
minor burns, including sunburn, usually clear up
without assistance, although herbal treatment
can speed recovery.
Hives (urticaria)  are usually caused by an
allergic reaction, but can also be triggered by
heat, cold, or sunlight. They only last for a few
hours but will often recur. For the most
effective relief, apply chickweed cream and
take one of the internal remedies.
Skin rashes  have many causes, such as allergy,
infection, irritation, bites, stings, and temperature
changes. Use these remedies to alleviate
itchiness and swelling.
Small-scale burns  usually respond well to
herbal medicine, but even small burns may be
deep and can quickly become infected. Before
using a remedy, bathe the burned area in clean,
cold water and keep the area cool for up to 3
hours with a clean cotton cloth that has been
soaked in cold water.
 QGeneral caution  If there is any sign of infection seek
professional advice.External Remedies
Herb Lavender ( Lavandula officinalis, p. 108)
Remedy Rub fresh leaves, neat tincture, or
essential oil on and around the bite or sting.
Other uses  This will also repel insects.
Herbs Sweet basil ( Ocimum basilicum, p. 241),
holy basil ( Ocimum tenuiflorum, p. 116), sage ( Salvia
officinalis, p. 131), thyme ( Thymus vulgaris, p. 143)
Remedy Apply freshly squeezed juice from the
leaves of one of the herbs.
Herbs Aloe vera ( Aloe vera, p. 60), calendula
(Calendula officinalis, p. 73), St. John’s wort
(Hypericum perforatum, p. 106)
Remedy Apply either aloe vera gel, calendula
ointment, cream, lotion, or tincture, or St. John’s
wort oil. To make the calendula lotion, infuse
2 heaping tbsp of calendula in 3/4 cup (150 ml) of
water. Strain, cool, then apply.
Option Add 5 drops each of lavender ( Lavandula
Hives (Urticaria)
Herbs Nettle ( Urtica dioica, p. 146), heartsease
(Viola tricolor, p. 282), calendula ( Calendula
officinalis, p. 73)
Remedy (Internal)  Drink an infusion of 5 g of
each herb and 3 cups (750 ml) of water regularly
during the day. Repeat for 1 week. If symptoms
persist, take for another week.
Herbs Dandelion ( Taraxacum officinale, p. 141),
yellow dock ( Rumex crispus, p. 264), burdock
(Arctium lappa, p. 65)
Remedy (Internal)  Make a decoction with
5 g of each root to 3 cups (750 ml) of water.
Drink 11/4 cups (300 ml) a day and repeat for at
least 1 week.
Caution  Do not take yellow dock in pregnancy.
Herb Chickweed ( Stellaria media, p. 272)
Remedy (External)  Apply cream as required.
Inflamed Skin Rashes
Herbs Calendula ( Calendula officinalis, p. 73),
comfrey ( Symphytum officinale, p. 138)officinalis, p. 108) and German chamomile
(Chamomilla recutita, p. 77) essential oils to 1 tsp
of one of the above preparations.
Caution  Do not apply chamomile oil in pregnancy.
Tip Apply neat lemon juice ( Citrus limon, p. 82) if
there is nothing else available.
Internal Remedies
Herb Nettle ( Urtica dioica, p. 146)
Remedy Make an infusion and drink 12/3 cups
(450 ml)


Going a little deeper now into the philosophy of Natural Hygiene, let's
take a look at one of the more interesting phenomena of the human
body. An introduction to this phenomenon is necessary to learn how to
take weight off easily and permanently. In all likelihood, though you may
have dieted extensively in the past, you have probably never come into
contact with a fascinating and intriguing concept known as...
20 • FIT FOR LIFE CHAPTER
The Natural
A BRIEF INTRODUCTION
W What are these cycles? Most people
are not even aware that they exist! Yet extensive research on these phys
iological cycles has been done, most notably by the Swedish scientist Are
Waerland, by T. C. Fry of the American College of Health Science, in
writings on biological clocks by psychologist Gay Gaer-Luce, and by myr
iad researchers and scientists in their studies of the circadian rhythms.
Information from these sources is the basis for our suggestion that the
human's ability to deal with food relies on the effective functioning of
three regular daily cycles.
These cycles are based on rather obvious functions of the body. To put
it in its simplest terms, on a daily basis we take in food (appropriation),
we absorb and use some of that food (assimilation), and we get rid of what
we don't use (elimination). Although each of these three functions is
always going on to some extent, each is more intense during certain
hours of the day.
noon to 8 P.M.—APPROPRIATION (eating and digestion)
8 P.M. to 4 A.M.—ASSIMIIATION (absorption and use)
4 A.M. to noon—ELIMINATION (of body wastes and food debris) Body Cycles
• 21'Our body cycles can become apparent to us if we simply witness our
bodies in action. Obviously, during our waking hours we eat (appropri
ate), and if we put off eating, our hunger tends to heighten as the day
goes on. When we are sleeping and the body has no other noticeable
work to do, it is assimilating what was taken in during the day. When we
awaken in the morning, we have what is called "morning breath" and
perhaps a coated tongue because our bodies are in the midst of eliminat
ing that which was not used—body wastes.
Did you ever notice what happens if you eat late at night? How do you
feel the next morning? When you awaken, you feel groggy or "drugged."
The assimilation cycle that proceeds after food has left the stomach has
been thwarted. Physiologically our bodies want to eat early in the evening
so that at least three hours can pass, the time needed for food to leave the
stomach, and the assimilation cycle can start on time. Since the food is
not yet digested, because you have eaten late at night, it is not ready to be
assimilated. You have extended the appropriation cycle far beyond its
limit, and you have postponed the assimilation cycle well into the time
when the body wants to be eliminating. The regular eight-hour cycles
have now been thrown into turmoil. The natural workings of your body
have been thwarted; thus you awaken feeling "drugged." Similarly, if
you have ever skipped breakfast, you have probably made it until lunch
because your body was eliminating and didn't want to eat anyway. Going
later than lunch without food, however, would be uncomfortable because
your body had entered the appropriation cycle and was prepared to take
in food.
This program has been designed to return you to a life-style that is based
on your natural body cycles. As we proceed and you become more familiar
with the principles that are the basis of the program, the usefulness of the
body cycles will become increasingly apparent. But for now it is sufficient
to understand that those of us who are waging the battle of the bulge should
be most concerned with the elimination cycle. If that cycle is facilitated,
rather than thwarted, your success in releasing the thin body locked within
you can practically be guaranteed. Understand that elimination means the
removal of toxic waste and excess weight from your body. The reason that
62 percent of the people in this country are overweight is that our tradi
tional eating habits have consistently obstructed the all-important elimina
tion cycle. In other words, we have been taking food in (at a record pace!),
we have been using what we need from that food, but we have NOT been
getting rid of what we can't use. Since so many Americans eat a hearty
breakfast, a hearty lunch, and a hearty dinner, far more time is spent
appropriating than eliminating. Is it any wonder that so many of us are
carrying around so much excess weight?
22 • FIT FOR LIFE So to lose weight, the secret of success is getting rid of the toxic wastes
and excesses we carry around. Where does this toxic waste come from in
the first place, and how does one get rid of it? According to Natural
Hygiene, the explanation for why a person has a weight problem is...
THE NATURAL BODY CYCLES • 23 CHAPTE-
The Theory of
Metabolic Imbalance
T JLoxemia—the term used by Natural
Hygienic pioneers to describe what modern science now calls metabolic
imbalance—was first written about by John H. Tilden, M.D. The hu
man body is finely designed to stay in balance in terms of tissue building
up (anabolism) and tissue breaking down (catabolism). An excess of one
over the other is metabolic imbalance.
In 1926 Dr. Tilden wrote a book entitled Toxemia Explained. Unlike
all the "diet" books I had read, this was the first source that gave me a
clear understanding of how my body worked and exactly why it did not
seem to want to cooperate with me in terms of my weight. In the most
easy-to-understand way it explained what was wrong, why it was wrong,
what to do about it, and how to do it! For the first time I had the feeling
that I could be successful in turning my waddle into a walk. Although
this book addressed itself to the entire subject of health, it supplied what I
needed to know quite specifically about WHY ONE GETS FAT!
There have been many books subsequently written on toxemia, but
Dr. Tilden's book is considered the tour de force in the field of Natural
Hygiene. Dr. Tilden explains that a situation of toxemia in the system
lays the foundation for putting on excess weight. By keeping your system
• 24 • toxin-free you significantly increase your chance of having a comfortable
body weight, because excesses of toxins in the body are the forerunners of
obesity.
So, what is toxemia? Where does it come from? And what can one do
to minimize it? According to the precepts of Natural Hygiene, there are
two basic ways it is produced in the system. One is a normal, natural
function of the body; the other we regularly contribute to, either know
ingly or not. Both demand energy for its removal from your body.
The first way toxemia is produced is through the process of metabo
lism. As you are reading this page your inner body is not still; it is hard at
work. Old cells are constantly being replaced by new cells. In fact, three
hundred billion to eight hundred billion old cells a day are replaced with
new ones.1 These old cells are toxic (poisonous) and must be removed
from your system as soon as possible by one of the four channels of
elimination: bowels, bladder, lungs, or skin. This is a normal, natural
process of the body and is not something with which to concern yourself
unless for some reason this toxic waste material is not eliminated at the
same rate that it is being produced. As long as there is a sufficient amount
of energy at the body's disposal, this waste is eliminated properly.
The second way toxemia is produced in the system is from the by
products of foods that are not properly digested, assimilated, and incorpo
rated into cell structure. In this country we have the most peculiar habit
of altering practically everything we eat from its original state before eat
ing it. Rather than a sufficient quantity of fresh foods dominating our
dietary intake, the major portion of what we eat is processed. If it isn't
processed to death before we get our hands on it, we alter it in some way
ourselves. We fry, barbecue, steam, saute, stew, boil, or broil almost all
the food we eat. Because the food has been altered from its original state
and we are not biologically adapted to deal with so much of this altered
food, the by-products of its incomplete digestion and assimilation form a
certain amount of residue in the body. This residue is toxic. If these types
of foods PREDOMINATE in one's diet, the system is overtaxed on a regular
basis.
So your body is building toxemia daily in two ways: through the nor
mal process of metabolism and by the residue left over from the foods not
efficiently utilized. As far as your weight is concerned, common sense
will tell you that if more of this toxic waste is built than is eliminated,
there is going to be a buildup of the excess.


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n
“God made grow every fruit that was pleasant and good...
and God took man and put him into the Paradise of Delight to dress it and keep it. ”
-Genesis 2:9, 15
“I shall create new heavens and a new earth...
and they shall plant vineyards and eat the fruit of them. ”
-Isaiah 65:17, 21
“Grapes, peaches, berries, nuts, etc., are likewise provided for those who will sit at their side -
board.  I have felt when partaking of this inspiring diet, than my appetite was an indifferent
consideration; that eating became a sacrament, a method of communion, an ecstatic exer -
cise, a mingling of bloods, and a sitting at the communion table of the world; and so have
not only quenched my thirst at the spring, but the health of the universe. ”
-Henry David Thoreau
n171
Fruiticulturen
“Nothing will benefit health
or increase chances of survival on earth
as the evolution to a vegetarian diet. ”
-Albert Einstein
“Even chimps understand the concept: if a troop of chimps enters a fruit tree, they will only
pick the fruits that are ripe and leave the others growing.  That is sustainability. ”
-Jane Goodall

“There is no way to overstate the magnitude of the collective spiritual transformation
that will occur when we shift from food of violent oppression
to food of gentleness and compassion. ”
-Dr. Will Tuttle

“Fruit is the best source of food for the soul, the body and the mind.  In the Bhagavad-Gita,
Sri Bhagavan says: ‘If with love and devotion, I am offered a leaf, a flower, a fruit or some wa -
ter, I will accept it. ’  It’s a way to divinity, the ultimate health. ”
-Patrick Bernard

“Fresh fruits are high vibration foods; they radiate with sun and light energy that passes to
us when we eat them.  If we do not overeat and are in a state of calmness and appreciation
when we do eat, then fruits are an ideal way to raise our vibration and help create within us
a state of harmony. ”
-Anne Osborne
n172
Fruiticulture“A period of six months is all too short to arrive at any definite conclusions on such a vital
matter as a complete change of diet.  I can say, however, that during this period I have been
able to keep well where others have been attacked by disease, and my physical as well as my
mental powers are now greater than before. I may not be able to lift heavy loads, but I can
do hard labor for a much longer time without fatigue.  I can also do more mental work and
with better persistence and resoluteness. I  have advised a fruit diet for many sickly people,
invariably with great advantage.  My own experience, as well as my study of the subject, has
confirmed my conviction that a fruit diet is the best one for us. ”
-Mahatma Gandhi
“The vegetarian diet plays a most important role in the spiritual life.  Purity is of paramount
importance for an aspirant.  This purity we must establish in the physical, the vital and the
mental.  When we eat meat and fish, the aggressive, animal consciousness enters into us.
Our nerves become agitated; they become restless and aggressive, and this can interfere with
our meditation.  But the mild qualities of fruits and vegetables, on the other hand, help us
to establish, in our inner life as well as in our outer life, the qualities of sweetness, softness,
simplicity and purity.  So if we are vegetarians, it helps our inner being to strengthen its own
existence. Inwardly, we are praying and meditating; outwardly, the food we are taking from
Mother Earth is helping us too, giving us not only energy but also aspiration. ”
-Sri Chinmoy
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FruiticulturePART IV
ACTION174
FruiticultureEarth’s Health is in Our Hands
by Don Weaver
“History records no more gallant struggle
than that of humanity against the truth. ”
-Ashleigh Brilliant
In the late 1970s, a few of us, including John
Hamaker and myself, warned people about severe climate change and explained that it was due to fossil fuel burning combined with global defor -
estation, continuous soil demineralization execut -
ed by chemical agriculture, sick and dying trees and whole forests, and the fires that inevitably ravage such stressed and malnourished trees and other vegetation.  In those days, we got our mes-sages out to the world by mass mailing articles and letters, along with calls or visits to places like the Rodale Institute in Pennsylvania, the Congress, the EPA, USDA and environmental organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond.  This
led us to write and publish The Survival of Civilization in 1982 in an effort to provide an extensively documented case for regenerating the soil and Earth.  Further documenta -
tion was offered in 14 issues of Solar Age or Ice Age? Bulletin and then in 2002 when I published the extensive book To Love And Regenerate the Earth.  Other articles before and since were published as the ebook Regenerate the Earth! in 2011.
We were and are not only warning of the dangers ahead due to soil demineralization
and consequent deterioration of plant health and the global climate.  We were and are also publicizing the solutions of generous soil remineralization and general re-greening of the biosphere, acting locally and thus acting globally.  We were (and are?) appar -
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Fruiticultureently a bit “ahead of our time, ” since most people didn’t understand the radical simplic -
ity of giving back to the Earth’s living soil its natural foods in greater quantity than we
mine them from the soil through agriculture and (de)forestry.  From 2015 to 2018 we have seen new records for fire damage in Alaska, Washington, Oregon, California and other drought-stressed regions, while elsewhere “super typhoons” are devastating the Bahamas, Philippines and up to 27 inches of rain has flooded the Carolinas in just a few days!  Recently, over 40 inches of rain fell around Houston, Texas!  That is more than parts of California have received in the past five years! Worldwide soil erosion and demineral -
ization continue to “undermine” our health and future survival chances.  “Natural” disas-ters have become the new normal, as the large insurance companies and their growing damage statistics will attest.
Ecological ActionWe need to swiftly, consciously and wisely become the generous species on Earth.  We’ve
taken so much from the  soils, plants, trees and animals; we have a huge debt that must be paid to restore our own vibrant health and that of the whole interdependent chain of life.  Fortunately, we can do this by remineralizing the world’s soils with natural mixtures of rock dust, returning the increased amount of organic matter back to the soil. This will build its fertility and depth while enabling abundant production to meet our needs for pure natural foods, fiber, timber/bamboo, biomass energy (alcohol, bio-diesel, wood, hemp, etc.), as well as beautiful landscapes, parks and wildlands.  On 8/2/08, Reuters gave the news of General Motors’ plan that half of their new cars will be fueled by etha -
nol by 2012; current cars can be converted to run on a bio-fuel, electricity, or both.
By our choosing healthy vegetarian/vegan/raw-food lifestyles, hundreds of millions of
acres now used for animal-based agriculture and drug crops can be converted to organ -
ic-mineralized orchards, farms and new forest lands.  Also, fast-growing tree plantations on remineralized soils can simultaneously build soil fertility and convert CO
2 to leaf and
wood for alcohol fuel and wood energy. Leaves and residues can be returned to the soil.  This can replace the practice of burning carbon stored in the ground as oil, coal, and nat -
ural gas, which is wrecking our interglacial climate.
This conversion can eliminate what currently comprises 20% of total CO
2 emissions from 176
Fruiticultureanimal “husbandry, ” enabling us to quickly plant the many billions of trees needed to
bring CO2 down from about 408 ppm to a stable interglacial level of about 280 ppm.
Remineralizing much of the current forest land will greatly reduce the widespread dis-ease, insect and fire epidemics, enabling forests to again grow healthy and strong.  This will pull in billions of tons of CO
2 through renewed nourishment and vibrance from soil
microbes up to treetops. It will reverse soil acidification, allow the soil life-system to hold much more moisture for year-round availability, and ameliorate the increasing “tinder -
box” conditions in many malnourished forests.  Stabilizing CO
2 levels and the planetary
climate is the sensible approach if we want to save what is left of our forests and nurture the growth of new ones over much of the Earth.
Whether you lean toward the widely accepted “global warming” theory and related evi-
dence, or the “new glacial period” thesis and evidence as put forth by John Hamaker and others, including myself, I think we can all agree on the wisdom of remineralizing and re


blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Cumin is an excellent source of iron. It
aids digestion and has cancer-fighting
properties. Coriander is sometimesreferred to as an anti-diabetic plant
because it helps control blood sugar. It
also has anti-inflammatory properties and
it helps lower cholesterol (see above for
more information on the spices used in
making garam masala).
Garlic
Garlic, the bulb of a plant native to the
Himalayas and Siberia, is among the
world’s most important spices both from a
culinary and medicinal perspective. Used
across the globe as a pungent food
flavouring, in many societies garlic is
used as an important medicinal spice with
an array of traditional uses. These includeits use as an antiseptic, anti-asthmatic,
anti-rheumatic and as a treatment for
coughs and colds.
In his book
Medicinal Seasonings
, Dr
Scott explains that the regular
consumption of garlic has a protective
effect against a number of different
malignancies,
including cancers of the
colon, breast, bladder, liver, prostate,
lung and leukaemia. He identifies that
garlic also inhibits helicobacter pylori
infection of the stomach, preventing
ulceration caused by this bacterium and
thereby reducing the risk of stomach
cancer.
A large-scale epidemiological IowaWomen’s Health study looked at the garlic
consumption in 41,000 middle-aged
women. Results showed that women who
regularly consumed garlic had a 35
percent lower risk of developing colon
cancer. Many of the health benefits of
garlic that have been studied come from
garlic’s abundant antioxidant nutrients.
Garlic contains enzymes, calcium, copper,
iron, manganese, phosphorus, potassium
and selenium. Vitamins in garlic include
vitamins A, B1 (thiamine), B2
(riboflavin), B6 and C. Garlic also
contains dozens of bioflavonoids, more
than 80 sulphur-containing compounds.
Garlic has been shown to fight bacterial
infections, boost the immune system,balance blood sugar levels, assist in fat
metabolism and reduce high blood
pressure. Studies have shown that the
benefits of garlic extend to the prevention
of cancer. Although scientists don’t know
why exactly garlic has the ability to
prevent cancer, an examination of the
amazing phytonutrient content of garlic
gives us good reason to believe that garlic
could be a potent anti-cancer food.
Studies around the world have shown that
people who ate more garlic had a
significantly lower incidence of cancer.
Typically, these people ate more garlic
than most people would want to because
of its strong aroma: five cloves or more a
day. However, with the availability of
odour-free garlic capsules today, there isno reason to avoid adding garlic to your
healthy diet.
Ginger
Dishes made with ginger, onion and garlic
combinations are popular in Northern
Indian cuisine. Ginger is used for its
warming properties, unique taste and
aroma.
Ginger contains gingerol, a compound that
is thought to relax blood vessels, stimulate
blood flow and relieve pain. It is
commonly used as a digestive aid and
contains compounds that ease motion
sickness and nausea, and inhibit vomiting.This makes it a helpful spice for morning
sickness or for people suffering from the
side effects of chemotherapy. Ginger is
high in antioxidants and also has
anti-
inflammatory
 properties, which means it
may be useful in fighting heart disease,
cancer, Alzheimer’s disease and arthritis.
Ginger may be a powerful weapon in the
treatment of ovarian cancer. A study
conducted at the University of Michigan
Comprehensive Cancer Center found that
ginger powder induced cell death in all
ovarian cancer cells to which it was
applied. Another study at the University of
Minnesota found that ginger may slow the
growth of colorectal cancer cells. A
component of ginger suppressesmetastasis (i.e. stops the spread) in any
type of cancer cell including leukaemia,
skin, kidney, lung and pancreatic cancer
cells – one of the most exciting and
powerful health benefits of ginger.
Ginger can also be used in treating the
common cold. By adding a few slices to
hot water with lemon and honey, it helps
to ease congestion and cleanses the body.
Mint
Mints are widely used as digestive aids in
the form of teas and are important for their
culinary uses. Certain mints, especially
peppermint, have some of the most potentantioxidant properties of all spices. These
include rosmarinic acid, which inhibits
plaque formation in the arteries. Mints
also contain limonene, which provides
protection against some cancers. The
strong and refreshing aroma of mint is an
excellent and quick remedy for nausea.
Many people keep mentha oil or mint
flavoured products with them to avoid
nausea, particularly when they are
travelling. Mint balms or mint oil, when
rubbed on the forehead or nose, give quick
headache relief.
While mint oil is a good antiseptic, mint
juice is an excellent skin cleanser. It
soothes skin, cures infections, itching, etc.,
and is also good for acne. Its antipruriticproperties can be used for treating insect
bites such as those from mosquitoes,
honey bees, hornets and wasps. Being a
germicidal and breath freshener, it takes
care of oral health by inhibiting harmful
bacterial growth inside your mouth.
Current research shows that enzymes
present in mint may help cure cancer
because of their anti-cancer properties.
The phytonutrient, perillyl alcohol, is
believed to prevent colon, skin and lung
cancer. Another peculiar property, which
is very much contrary to mint’s cooling
and soothing effects, is that it induces
sweating if consumed during fever,
thereby curing it. Mint juice can be
applied to burns to heal and soothe them.It is also beneficial in rheumatism and is
said to improve brain activity, although
there is, at present, insufficient proof.
Mustard Seeds
Mustard seed is a powerful anti-microbial
agent which can kill E. coli bacteria,
listeria and other foodborne pathogens.
Mustard seeds are a very good source of
selenium, a nutrient which has been shown
to help reduce the severity of asthma,
decrease some of the symptoms of
rheumatoid arthritis and help prevent
cancer. They also qualify as a good source
of magnesium. Like selenium, magnesiumhas been shown to help reduce the
severity of asthma, lower high blood
pressure, restore normal sleep patterns in
women having difficulty with the
symptoms of menopause, reduce the
frequency of migraines, and to prevent
heart attacks in patients suffering from
atherosclerosis or diabetic heart disease.
Mustard seeds are also a very good
source of omega-3 fatty acids, iron,
calcium, zinc, manganese, magnesium,
protein, niacin and dietary fibre. They
contain high amounts of phytonutrients
called glucosinolates. The seeds also
contain myrosinase enzymes that can break
the glucosinolates apart into other
phytonutrients called isothiocyanates. Theisothiocyanates in mustard seeds have
been repeatedly studied for their anti-
cancer effects. In animal studies and
particularly in studies involving the
gastrointestinal tract and colorectal
cancer, intake of isothiocyanates has been
shown to inhibit the growth of existing
cancer cells and protect against the
formation of such cells.
Mustard seeds may be added to hot ghee
(clarified butter used in Indian cuisine) to
lend a nutty flavour to many dishes. They
are also used as flavouring for vegetables
and lentils.
NutmegNutmeg is used to flavour confectionary as
well as many savoury and sweet dishes. It
also has some traditional medicinal uses,
including as a treatment for diarrhoea. In
high doses, it has narcotic effects.
Nutmeg provides several important
antioxidants, including eugenol which
inhibits platelet aggregation and oleanolic
acid which can lower blood lipids. It also
contains limonene which, as mentioned
previously, has preventive properties
against some cancers, and linalool which
has anti-cancer and antiviral effects.
Nutmeg is known to have anti-
inflammatory properties and can be used
to treat joint and muscle pain. The oilworks particularly well for this when it is
massaged into the affected area. It is an
integral herb in Chinese medicine in
which it is used for stomach pain and
inflammation as well as reducing joint
swelling.
Paprika
Paprika is unusually high in vitamin C.
Hungary’s Nobel Prize-winning Professor
Szent-Györgyi first discovered the vitamin
in paprika chilli peppers. The bell
(capsicum) peppers used for paprika
contain six to nine times as much vitamin
C as tomatoes by weight. High heat
degrades the vitamin content of peppers,meaning that commercially dried peppers
are not as nutritious as those dried
naturally in the sun.
As an anti-bacterial agent and stimulant,
paprika can help normalize blood
pressure, improve circulation and


 HavenI have  another  way of praying. In this case  I always sit down and  I
find the most comfortable  arm chair imaginable,  or I lie  flat on my back
and relax completely. Make yourself comfortable.  You must not be  in any
position where  the body is distressed. Always put yourself into a  position
where  you have the greatest ease. That is the  first stage.
To know  what you  want is the  start of prayer. Secondly you  construct in
your mind's eye one  single  little event which implies that you  have real-
ized your desire. I always let my   mind  roam on many things that could
follow  the answered  prayer  and I single  out one  that is most likely to fol -
low the fulfillment of my desire.  One simple  little thing like the shaking  of
a hand, embracing  a person, the  receiving  of a letter, the  writing  of a
check, or whatever  would  imply the  fulfillment of your desire.
After you have decided  on the  action which implies that your desire  has
been realized, then  sit in your nice comfortable  chair or lie  flat on your
back, close  your eyes for the  simple reason it helps to induce this state
that borders on sleep.
The minute  you feel this lovely drowsy state,  or the  feeling  of gathered
togetherness, wherein you  feel I could  move  if I wanted  to, but I do not
want to, I could  open my eyes if I wanted  to, but I do not want to. When
you get that feeling  you can be  quite sure that you are in the  perfect
state to pray  successfully.
In this feeling  it is easy to touch anything  in this world. You  take the  sim-
ple little restricted  action which implies fulfillment of your prayer and you
feel it or you  enact it. Whatever  it is, you  enter  into the  action as though
you were an actor in the  part. You  do not sit back and  visualize yourself
doing  it. You  do it.
With the  body immobilized  you imagine  that the  greater  you inside the
physical body is coming  out of it and  that you  are actually performing
the proposed  action. If you  are going  to walk, you  imagine  that you are
walking. Do not see yourself walk, FEEL that   you are walking.
If you  are going  to climb stairs, FEEL that you  are climbing  the stairs. Do
not visualize yourself doing  it, feel yourself doing  it. If you  are going  to
shake a  man's hand, do not  visualize yourself shaking  his hand, imagine
your friend  is standing  before  you and shake his hand. But leave  your
physical hands immobilized  and imagine  that your greater  hand, which is
your imaginary hand, is actually shaking  his hand.
All you  need do is to imagine  that you  are doing  it. You  are stretched  out
in time, and what you  are doing, which seems to be  a controlled  day
dream, is an actual act in the greater  dimension of your being. You are
actually encountering  an event fourth dimensionally before  you encounter
More Free Books Law of Attraction Havenit here  in the  three  dimensions of space, and  you do not have  to raise a
finger  to bring  that state  to pass.
My third  way of praying  is simply to feel thankful. If I want something, ei -
ther for myself or another, I immobilize the  physical body, then I produce
the state akin to sleep  and in that state I  just feel happy, feel thankful.
Thankfulness implies realization of what I want. I assume  the feeling  of
the wish fulfilled  and with my mind  dominated  by this single sensation I
go to sleep. I need  do nothing  to make it so, because  it is so. My feeling
of the  wish fulfilled  implies it is done.
All these  techniques you  can use  and change  them to fit your tempera -
ment. But I must emphasize the  necessity of inducing  the drowsy state
where  you can become  attentive without effort.
A single  sensation dominates the  mind, if you  pray successfully.
What would  I feel like,  now, were  I what I want to be? When I know  what
the feeling  would  be like I then close  my eyes and  lose myself in that sin -
gle sensation and  my dimensionally greater  Self then builds a  bridge  of
incident to lead  me from this present moment to the  fulfillment of my
mood. That is all you  need do. But people  have a habit of slighting  the im-
portance of simple  things.
We are creatures of habit and  we are slowly learning  to relinquish our
previous concepts, but the  things we formerly lived  by still in some  way
influence our behavior Here  is a  story from the  Bible that illustrates my
point.
It is recorded  that Jesus told  his disciples to go to the  crossroads and
there  they would  find a colt, a  young  colt not yet ridden by a  man. To
bring the colt to him and  if any man  ask, "Why do you  take this colt?" say,
"The Lord has need  of it."
They went to the  crossroads and  found  the colt and  did exactly as they
were told. They   brought the  unbridled  ass to Jesus and  He rode it tri-
umphantly into Jerusalem.
The story has nothing  to do with a  man riding  on a little colt. You  are Je-
sus of the  story. The  colt is the  mood  you are going  to assume.  That is
the living  animal not yet ridden by  you. What would  the feeling be like
were you to realize your desire? A new  feeling, like  a young  Colt, is a  very
difficult thing  to ride  unless you  ride him with a  disciplined  mind. If I do
not remain faithful to the  mood  the young  colt throws me  off. Every time
you become  conscious that you  are not faithful to this mood, you have
been thrown from the  colt.
More Free Books Law of Attraction HavenDiscipline  your mind  that you  may remain faithful to a  high mood and
ride it triumphantly  into Jerusalem, which is fulfillment, or the  city of
peace.
This story precedes the  feast of the  Passover. If we  would  pass from our
present state  into that of our ideal, we must assume  that we  are already
that which we  desire  to be and remain faithful to our assumption, for we
must keep  a high mood  if we would  walk with the  highest.
A fixed  attitude  of mind, a  feeling  that it is done  will make it so. If I walk
as though it  were, but every once in a  while I look  to see if it really is,
then I fall off my mood  or colt.
If I would  suspend  judgment like  Peter I could  walk on the  water. Peter
starts walking  on the water, and  then he  begins to look  unto his own un -
derstanding  and he begins to go  down. The  voice said, "Look  up, Peter."
Peter looks up  and he rises again and  continues walking  on the  water.
Instead  of looking  down to see if this thing  is really going  to harden into
fact, you  simply  know  that it is already so, sustain that mood  and you will
ride the unbridled  colt into the city of Jerusalem. All of us must learn to
ride the animal straight into Jerusalem unassisted by a  man. You  do not
need another  to help  you.
The strange  thing is that as we  keep the high mood  and do not fall, oth -
ers cushion the  blows. They spread  the palm leaves before  me to cushion
my journey. I do not have  to be concerned. The  shocks will be  softened  as
I move  into the  fulfillment of my desire. My  high mood  awakens in others
the ideas and  actions which tend  towards the  embodiment of my mood. If
you walk faithful to a  high mood  there  will be  no opposition and  no com -
petition.
The test of a  teacher, or a  teaching, is to be  found  in the  faithfulness of
the taught. I am  leaving  here on Sunday night. Do remain faithful to this
instruction. If you  look for causes outside  the consciousness of man, then
I have  not convinced  you of the  reality of consciousness.
If you  look for excuses for failure  you will always find  them, for you find
what you  seek. If you  seek an excuse  for failure,  you will find  it in the
stars,  in the  numbers,  in the  tea cup