available supply of amino acids is known as the amino acid pool. The
amino acid pool is like a bank that is open twenty-four hours. The liver
and cells are continually making deposits and withdrawals of amino
acids, depending upon the concentration of amino acids in the blood. When the number of amino acids is high, the liver absorbs and stores
them until needed. As the amino acid level in the blood falls due to
withdrawals by the cells, the liver deposits some of the stored amino acids
back into circulation. The cells also have the capacity to store amino acids. If the amino acid
content of the blood falls, or if some other cells require specific amino
acids, the cells are able to release their stored amino acids into circula
tion. Since most of the body's cells synthesize more protein than is neces
sary to support the life of the cell, the cells can reconvert their proteins
into amino acids and make deposits into the amino acid pool. This pool
••Arthur C. Guyton. Physiology of the Body. Philadelphia: W. B. Saunders, 1964. T. C. Fry. The
Life Science Health System. Austin, Texas: College of Life Science, 1983. Victoras Kulvinskas. Sun'ival into the 21st Century. Welhcrsfield, Connecticut: Omangod Press, 1975. 72 • FIT FOR LIFE of amino acids is critical to understanding why complete proteins are not
necessary in the diet. I know it sounds a bit involved, but relax, that's about as technical as I
will ever get in this book. The amino acid pool exists, and understanding
it will free you from the onerous protein myth. The existence of the amino acid pool is by no means a new discovery. Much of the information about diet today is based on outmoded data that
have not been updated. New knowledge has completely reversed the old
theory, which was based on studies between 1929 and 1950 that used
purified amino acids. We eat foods—not purified amino acids. My stud
ies and many others since 19505 have shown that it is not necessary to eat
complete proteins at every meal or even every day. A study conducted by
E. S. Nasset, detailed in World Review of Nutrition and Dietetics, re
ported that "the body can make up any of the amino acids missing in a
particular meal from its own pool of reserves, as long as a variety of foods
are included in the diet." Presenting strong evidence for the amino-acid-pool theory are the
books on physiology by Arthur C. Guyton. His books are the standard
physiological texts in colleges in this country. As early as 1964, in his
Physiology of the Body, he discussed the amino acid pool and the body's
ability to recycle proteinaceous waste. T. C. Fry, the dean of the American College of Health Science, is
another authority on this matter. His Life Science Health System course
teaches the amino-acid-pool theory. This information has been available
for over twenty years and is now coming to light. The main reason this
information is being questioned is because it does not fit into the mold of
what has traditionally been taught. It seems that new information is usu
ally rejected before it is accepted. There will always be new information
filtering down from the enormous body of knowledge that I refer to as the
great unknown. To scrutinize it is fine. To condemn it without investiga
tion is folly. In addition to scientific verification, this information can be
verified simply by putting it into practice. People who eat this way over
long periods of time or even lifetimes have NO protein problems. The
Hunzas, Vilcabambans, Asians, and half a billion Hindus eat very little
protein food in comparison with Western populations, yet have no pro
tein deficiencies. And not surprisingly, no weight problems! There are eight amino acids that the body must appropriate from out-
5C. Paul Bianchi and Russel Hilf. Protein Metabolism and Biological Function. New Brunswick,
New Jersey: Rutgers University Press, 1970. Henry Brown, M.D. Protein Nutrition. Springfield, Illinois: Charles C. Thomas Publishers, 1974. H. N. Munro et al. Mammalian Protein Metabolism. New York: Academic Press, 1970: 4. PROTEIN • 73 side sources, and although all fruit and vegetables contain most of the
eight, there are many fruits and vegetables that contain all the amino
acids not produced by the body: carrots, bananas, brussels sprouts, cab
bage, cauliflower, corn, cucumbers, eggplant, kale, okra, peas, potatoes,
summer squash, sweet potatoes, and tomatoes. Also all nuts, sunflower
and sesame seeds, peanuts, and beans contain all eight as well. You might be interested to know that the utilizablc amino acid content
found in plant life is far in excess of that to be found in flesh foods. I
know it must sound like I'm going to try to make a vegetarian of every
one. Actually that's not my intent, although, in the words of Albert Ein
stein, "It is my view that the vegetarian manner of living, by its purely
physical effect on the human temperament, would most beneficially in
fluence the lot of mankind." As you've probably guessed, I'm a vege
tarian. I learned a long time ago that it's a lot easier to sneak up on
plants. But I do not want to force vegetarianism on anyone not interested
in it. You can still eat some meat and maintain health. I know some
vegetarians who think just because they don't eat meat, they have carte
blanche to eat anything else they desire. They subsequently are far un-
healthier than some rational meat-eaters I know. The question should be: Are human beings designed and intended to
eat meat? What all the available evidence points to is that there is no
nutritional, physiological, or psychological justification for meat-eating
by humans. Whoa! Okay, pick yourself up off the floor and I'll explain. First let's look at the nutritional aspects of flesh food. As indicated
earlier, the number-one prerequisite of a food is most certainly its fuel
value, fuel as it relates to energy for the body's use. Flesh foods supply no
fuel, no energy. Fuel is built from carbohydrates. Meat has virtually no
carbohydrates. In other words, NO FUEL VALUE. Fats may supply energy,
but they must undergo a longer and less efficient digestive process, and
fats may be converted into fuel only when THE BODY'S CARBOHYDRATE
RESERVES ARE DEPLETED. It should be understood that fat in the body
does not all come from the fat that is eaten in the diet. When an excess
of carbohydrates is eaten, it is converted by the body into fat and stored. In this way the body can store and use fat without having a large amount
of fat in the diet. The fat deposits could be viewed as a type of carbohy
drate bank, where deposits and withdrawals are made as necessary. So
utilizable fat is ultimately dependent upon carbohydrate intake. Another consideration is fiber. Every area of health care is stressing the
importance of fiber in the diet. Among other things, fiber helps to avoid
constipation and hemorrhoids. Meat has virtually no fiber content. Now let's look at the availability of amino acids in flesh food. An
amino acid chain can contain anywhere from fifty-one to two hundred
74 • FIT FOR LIFE thousand amino acids. When flesh protein is ingested, the chain has to
be broken down and reassembled into human protein. Amino acids are
somewhat delicate. The heat of cooking coagulates or destroys many of
the amino acids so that they are not available for body use.6 These un
usable amino acids become toxic, adding to one's weight, increasing the
chores of the body, and depleting energy. Meat would have to be eaten
raw, the way carnivorous and omnivorous animals eat it, for any poten
tial usage of amino acids. Except for the latest sushi rage, which has its
own drawbacks,' people are not exactly eating their meat raw. Meat is
also very high in saturated fat. Not the kind to be used for energy—the
kind that causes heart attacks! So nutritionally, notwithstanding all the
propaganda to the contrary, meat has very little, if anything, going for it. Now let's look at the physiological aspects of meat-eating. A carnivore's
teeth are long, sharp, and pointed—all of them! We have molars for
crushing and grinding. A carnivore's jaw moves up and down only, for
tearing and biting. Ours move from side to side for grinding. A car
nivore's saliva is acid and geared to the digestion of animal protein; it
lacks ptyalin, a chemical that digests starches. Our saliva is alkaline and
contains ptyalin for the digestion of starch. A carnivore's stomach is a
simple round sack that secretes ten times more hydrochloric acid than
that of a noncarnivore. Our stomachs are oblong in shape, complicated
in structure, and convoluted with a duodenum. A carnivore's intestines
are three times the length of its trunk, designed for rapid expulsion of
foodstuff, which quickly ro


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A;
• severe hypotension;
• cholelithiasis;
• urolithiasis;
• stomach ulcer and duodenal ulcer;
• chronic venous insufficiency;
• type II diabetes mellitus;
• gout;
• febrile conditions;
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4. What is the scientific background of
therapeutic fasting and dry fasting in
particular?
In Russia therapeutic fasting has a research
tradition that can be traced back to 1769, when
Petr Vilyaminov, professor of the Moscow Uni-
versity medical school, wrote the treatise Slovo o
postakh kak sredstve predochraneniya ot
bolezney  (“On fasting as a means of disease pre-
vention”).
Later, between the early 1800s and the mid -
20th century, many Russian researchers and
physicians became interested in fasting, among
which we cite prof. I. G. Spassky, Dr. N. Zeland,
prof. V. Pashutin, A. S uvorin and prof.
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pathophysiological characteristics of fasting and
applied it in animal studies and in a clinical set-
ting.
But the great promoter of fasting as a thera-
peutic practice was the psychiatrist Yuri Nik ola-
yev: he was responsible for the approval and the
introduction of fasting in the USSR state
healthcare system. Thanks to the contribution of
prof. Nikolayev fasting was scientifically investi-
gated in studies that began in the 1960s and con-
tinue to the present day, with a peak of activity
in the decades of the 70s, 80s and 90s.
It was Professor Nikolayev who coined the
term razgruzochno- dieticheskaya terapiya
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term distinguishes spontaneous fasting or fast-
ing induced by circumstances beyond personal
control from therapeutic fasting researched and
applied in the medical field on the basis of pre-
cise protocols approved by the Ministry of
Healthcare first in the Soviet Union and later in
Russia. This is also under stood as a therapeutic

6 The razgruzochno- dieticheskaya terapiya  (RDT) (“fasting -dietary
therapy – FDT”) was based on the method of complete “ water ” fast-
ing, developed by Professor Yu. S. Nikolayev and approved by the
Ministry of Healthcare of the USSR in 1990, then revised and ap-
proved by the Ministry of Healthcare of the Russian Federation in
2005. The course of therapy consisted of three main periods: pre-
paratory, fasting and restoration periods (see the Methodological
Recommendations Primenenie razgruzochno -dieticheskoj terapij
(RDT) v vosstanovitelnoy medicine. Posobye dliya vrachey  (Method-
ological Recommendation for application of FDT (RDT) in Reha-
bilitation Medicine. A Manual for Physicians), Moskva 2005).
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to an endogenous diet.
With regards to dry fasting specifically, it was
only in recent decades that (in Russia) total ab-
stinence from food and water started being ap-
plied in clinical p ractice (V.A. Zakirov7  and I.E
Khoroshilov8), although the physiologist

7 Zakirov V. A., Klinicheskaya i funktsionalnaya kharakteristika
bolnykh bronkhialnoy astmoy pri reducirovannoy (trednevnoj)
rasgruzochno- dieticheskoy terapii metodami “vlazhnogo” I “suchogo”
golodaniya, (Clinical and functional characteristics of patients with
bronchial asthma treated with fasting dietary therapy (three days)
and "  water  " and "dry" fasting methods”) // Nemedikamentoznye
metody v lechenii i reabilitatsii bolnykh nespecificheskimi
zabolevaniyami legkikh  (Non -pharmacological methods in the
treatment and rehabilitation of patients with non -specific lung dis-
eases // Leningrad 1989, pp. 63 -67.
8 Khoroshilov I. E., Kliniko- gigienicheskye aspekty absoljutnogo go-
lodaniya, St. Petersburg, 1994.
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ologist and dietician M. Pevzner10 in the 1950s
had already written about the possibility to limit
water during an absolute fast.
The method of dry fasting has scientific evi-
dence. The Scientific Research Institute of Pul-
monology in St. Petersburg, led by prof. A. Ko-
kosov11, has produced guidelines on the

9 Pashutin  V. V. (1845 —1901), Kurs obshchey I eksperimentalnoy
patologii (patologicheskoy fiziologii)  (The Course of General and Ex-
perimental Pathology (pathological physiology), St. Petersburg,
1902.
10 Pevzner M. I. (1872 -1952), Osnovy lechebnogo pitaniya  (Funda-
mental of Therapeutic Nutrition), Moscow,1958.
11 Kokosov A. N., Osinin S. G., Trofimov V. I., Razgruzochno -diet-
icheskajya terapiya bronkhialnoy astmoy  (The FDT (RDT) in the
treatment of bronchial asthma), Leningrad, 1978; Razgruzochno -di-
eticheskajya terapiyja bolnykh bronkhialnoy astmoy (The FDT in the
treatment of patients with bronchial asthma), Tashkent, ed. Medic-
ina, 1984; Opyt lechenija bronkhialnoy astmoy metodom
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fasting method. A clinical experiment con-
ducted in the mid -1990s at the Medical Acad-
emy of Ivanovo, showed that absolute fasting
(without food and water) opens interesting pro-
spects for the treatment of cancer and serious
immunodeficiency disorders. It is scientifically
demonstrated that dry fasting allows the organ-
ism to develop the highest concentrations of bi-
ologically active substances, hormones, immu-
nocompetent cells and immunoglobulins in
body fluids (according to the research developed

razgruzochno- dieticheskoj terapiey (Experiment in the treatment of
bronchial asthma using the FDT method), Leningrad, 1986; the
guidelines for the Physicians Razgruzochno- dieticheskaja terapiya
bronkhialnoy astmoy  (The FDT (RDT) in the treatment of bronchial
asthma), Leningrad, 1980.
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tion).
Copyright © Vera Giovanna Bani 2019 www.dryfasting.infoThis Ebook was purchased by Gilberto Franchi email: gilbertofranchi@hotmail.fr5. What type of fasting (RDT) are being
researched and commonly used in clini-
cal practice (in Russia)
The medical recommendations elaborated by
the Russian Ministry of Health12, define the dif-
ferent types of fasting: absolute or dry fasting
(absence of food and water


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Balancing Your Health,
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One Luscious Bite at a Time

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Dedication

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I dedicate this book to my friend and mentor,
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testaments to that intention. May his work continue to influence people  for the better until living healthfully becomes a normal and
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Foreword

As an Ironman triathlete, ultramarathoner, and holder of nearly 1,000 race  first places, I know how important the right diet is.
It dismays me to see how much dietary misinformation is being spread wit h the main goal being to make money. Because so many
people are misinformed about the proper diet, obesity is at the highest rates  in history, and as more people buy into these money-
making schemes, obesity and its associated diseases are going to continu e to increase at horrendous rates.
Over and over again, I hear people saying they’ve tried “everyth ing” to lose weight—low fat, high fat, low carb, high carb, low
protein, high protein, all kinds of pills, shots, powders, and shakes—you n ame it and they say they’ve tried it. The main cause of
their failure is misinformation.
There are reasons for each of these dietary failures. What they wer e told was “low fat,” usually 30%, actually is not low fat at
all, and they have no idea how to get to an effective low-fat 10% as described i n this book. High-fat diets can be dangerous and put
you at risk for the diseases that most Westerners die from prematurely. Low-carb diets are also dangerous, and most people have
no idea that the ideal diet consists of 80% carbs. But,  it must be the right carbs.
High-protein diets lead to osteoporosis, kidney disease, and lack of energy for ex ercise. Most people think that low-protein
diets will never work, having been convinced by the meat and dairy in dustries that the more protein you eat, the better—and nothing
could be further from the truth.
As for pills, shots, powders, and shakes, these gimmicks will never giv e people the health they really seek. What they don’t
realize is that obesity is actually a symptom of eating the wrong diet. The same is true of most of the other diseases we suffer from,
for example, heart disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes, arthritis, colitis, c onstipation, osteoporosis, acne, erectile dysfunction, dementia,
and even vision and hearing problems. These are all symptoms of the diseas es of consuming the wrong


 a famous advocate of the Natural Hygieneschool. Shelton was such a powerful writer and personality that there still exists aNatural Hygiene Society that keeps his books in print and maintains his library.The words “Natural Hygiene” are almost owned by the society like a trademarkand they object when anyone describes themselves as a hygienist and thenadvocates any practice that Dr. Shelton did not approve of.
Per Dr. Shelton, I was going to fast from the time hunger left until the time it
returned and I was not going to use any form of colon cleansing. Shelton stronglyopposed bowel cleansing so I did no enemas nor colonics, nor herbs, nor clays,nor psyllium seed designed to clean the bowel, etc. Obviously at day 14 thebowel said, enough is enough of this crap, and initiated a goods house cleaningsession. When I saw what was eliminated I was horrified to think that I had leftthat stuff in there for two weeks. I then started to wonder if the Sheltonites weremistaken about this aspect of fasting. Nonetheless, I persevered on the sameregimen because my hunger had not returned, my tongue was still thickly coatedwith foul-smelling, foul-tasting mucus and I still had some fat on my feet that hadnot been metabolized.
Shelton said that cleansing is not complete until a skeletal condition is
reached—that is, absolutely no fat reserves are left. Up until that time I did noteven know that I had fat on my feet, but much to my surprise, as the weeks went
on, not only did my breasts disappear except for a couple of land marks well-
known to my babies, but my ribs and hip bones became positively dangerous topassersby, and my shoes would not stay on my feet. This was not all thatsurprising because I went from 135 pounds down to 85 on a 5’ 7” frame withsubstantial bone structure.
Toward the end of the fast my eyes became brighter and clearer blue, my skin
took on a good texture, my breath finally became sweet, my tongue cleared upand became pink, my mind was clear, and my spiritual awareness and sensitivitywas heightened. In other words, I was no longer a walking hulk of stored-uptoxemia. I also felt quite weak and had to rest for ten minutes out every hour inhorizontal position. (I should have rested much more.) I also required very littlesleep, although it felt good to just lie quietly and rest, being aware of what wasgoing on in various parts of my body.
During the last few weeks on water I became very attentive to my right
shoulder. Two separate times in the past, while flying head first over thehandlebars of my bicycle I had broken my shoulder with considerable tearing ofligaments and tendons. At night when I was totally still I felt a whole crew ofpixies and brownies with picks and shovels at work in the joint doing major repairwork. This activity was not entirely comfortable, but I knew it was constructivework, not destructive, so I joined the work crew with my mind’s eye and helpedthe work along.
It seemed my visualizations actually did help. Ever since, I’ve had the fasters I
supervised use creative imagery or write affirmations to help their bodies heal.There are lots of books on this subject. I’ve found that the techniques work farbetter on a faster than when a person is eating normally.
After breaking the fast it took me six weeks to regain enough strength that I
could run my usual distance in my regular time; it took me six months to regain myfull 135 pound weight because I was very careful to break the fast slowly andcorrectly. Coming off water with two weeks on dilute carrot juice I then added
small portions of raw food such as apples, raw vegetables, sprouts, vegetable
juices, and finally in the fourth week after I began drinking dilute carrot juice, Iadded seven daily well-chewed almonds to my rebuilding diet. Much later Iincreased to 14 almonds, but that was the maximum amount of such highlyconcentrated fare my body wanted digest at one time for over one year. I found Igot a lot more miles to the gallon out of the food that I did eat, and did not craverecreational foods. Overall I was very pleased with my educational fast, it hadtaught me a great deal.
If I had undertaken such a lengthy fast at a time when I was actually ill, and
therefore had felt forced into it, my experience could have been different. Apositive mental attitude is an essential part of the healing process so fasting shouldnot be undertaken in a negative, protesting mental state. The mind is so powerfulthat fear or the resistance fear generates can override the healing capacity of thebody. For that reason I always recommend that people who consider themselvesto be healthy, who have no serious complaints, but who are interested in waterfasting, should limit themselves to ten consecutive days or so, certainly never morethan 14. Few healthy people, even those with a deep interest in the process, canfind enough personal motivation to overcome the extreme boredom of waterfasting for longer than that. Healthy people usually begin protesting severely afterabout two weeks. If there is any one vital rule of fasting, one never should fastover strong, personal protest. Anytime you’re fasting and you really desire to quit,you probably should. Unless, of course, you are critically ill. Then you may haveno choice—its fast or die.
Common Fasting Complaints And Discomforts
The most frequently heard complaints of fasters are headaches, dry, cracked
lips, dizziness, blurred vision with black spots that float, skin rashes, andweakness in the first few days plus what they think is intense hunger. The dizzinessand weakness are really real, and are due to increased levels of toxins circulating
in the blood and from unavoidably low blood sugar which is a natural
consequence of the cessation of eating. The blood sugar does reestablish a newequilibrium in the second and third week of the fast and then, the dizziness maycease, but still, it is important to expect dizziness at the beginning.
It always takes more time for the blood to reach the head on a fast because
everything has slowed down, including the rate of the heart beat, so bloodpressure probably has dropped as well. If you stand up very quickly you mayfaint. I repetitively instruct all of my clients to stand up very slowly, moving from alying to a sitting position, pausing there for ten or twenty seconds, and then risingslowly from a sitting to a standing position. They are told that at the first sign ofdizziness they must immediately put their head between their knees so that thehead is lower than the heart, or squat/sit down on the floor, I once had a fasterwho forgot to obey my frequent warnings. About two weeks into a long fast, shegot up rapidly from the toilet and felt dizzy. The obvious thing to do was to sitback down on the toilet or lie down on the bath rug on the floor, but no, shedecided that because she was dizzy she should rush back to her bed in theadjoining room. She made it as far as the bathroom door and fainted, out cold,putting a deep grove into the drywall with her pretty nose on the way down. Wethen had to make an unscheduled visit to a nose specialist, who calmly put a tape-wrapped spoon inside her bent-over nose and pried it back to dead center. Thiswas not much fun for either of us; it is well worthwhile preventing suchcomplications.
Other common complaints during the fast include coldness, due to low blood
sugar as well as a consequence of weight loss and slowed circulation due tolessened physical activity. People also dislike inactivity which seems excruciatinglyboring, and some are upset by weight loss itself. Coldness is best handled withlots of clothes, bedding, hot water bottles or hot pads, and warm baths. GreatOaks School of Health was in Oregon, where the endlessly rainy winters arechilly and the concrete building never seemed to get really warm. I used to dream
of moving my fasters to a tropical climate where I could also get the best, ripest
fruits to wean them back on to food.
If the fast goes on for more than a week or ten days, many people complain of
back discomfort, usually caused by overworked kidneys. This passes. Hot bathsor hot water bottles provide some relief. Drinking more fluids may also help a bit.Nausea is fairly common too, due to toxic discharges from the gall bladder.Drinking lots of water or herbal tea dilutes toxic bile in the stomach and makes itmore tolerable.
Very few fasters sleep well and for some reason they expect to, certainly
fasters hope to, because they think that if they sleep all night they will bettersurvive one more deadly dull day in a state of relative unconsciousness. They findout much to their displeasure that very little sleep is required on a fast because thebody is at rest already. Many fasters sleep only two to four hours but dozefrequently and require a great deal of rest. Being mentally prepared for thischange of habit is the best handling. Generalized low-grade aches and pains in thearea of the diseased organs or body parts are common and can often bealleviated with hot water bottles, warm but not hot bath water and massage. If thistype of discomfort exists, it usually lessens with each passing day until itdisappears altogether.
Many fasters complain that their vision is blurred, and that they are unable to
concentrate. These are really major inconveniences because then fasters can’t


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immedi at el y if s w al lo w ed.
N onet heless, I c ontinued on t o t he g r oc er y st or e and g ot a litt le bo x of sug ar c ubes. T hese happened
t o be t he smal lest sug ar c ubes in t he g r oc er y st or e— 1 c entimet er or less on eac h side.F inal l y, af t er about si x mont hs of g ent le inquir y —and sc our ing t he lit er atur e and f inding
not hing—m y c ur iosit y g ot t he best of me. I w ent do w n t he bloc k t o t he har d w ar e st or e and
boug ht a c an of tur pentine. A s luc k w ould ha v e it, I pur c hased a br and t hat w as l abeled
"100% P ur e G um S pir it s of T ur pentine. "0 7
I k n e w t h is w as t h e s e cr e t. I d is c o v er e d t h e d os e t h a t c a us e d t h e b e n e f i ts.
N o w, I n e e d e d t o f i n d t h e d os e a t w h i c h o n e ex p er i e n c es n o t -s o -g o o d r e a c t i o ns.I did not w ant t o t ot al l y ig nor e t he w ar ning s on t he c an of tur pentine. I made
sur e t hat m y w i l l w as c omplet e and in pl ain v ie w. I t old m y self t hat sinc e I w as a
doc t or, t his satisf ied t he l abel w ar ning.<|eot_id|><|begin_of_text|>I dec ided t o t ak e t he tur pentine in t he e v ening af t er of f ic e hour s, so if I died,
t her e w ould be time t o c anc el t he ne x t d a y’ s patient s. F urt her mor e, I t hank f ul l y
not ed t hat I w as not in t he st at e of C alif or ni a.<|eot_id|><|begin_of_text|>I sat do w n at t he k it c hen t able. P ut t he sug ar c ubes do w n and sat t he tur pentine
do w n, and said, “ W el l, t his is it. I am eit her g oing t o die or I am g oing t o f ind out
somet hing. ”
I opened t he bo x of sug ar c ubes and put one sug ar c ube on a c er amic pl at e. I t hen opened m y
tur pentine c an, pour ed it int o a t easpoon, and dr ipped t he tur pentine ont o t he sug ar c ube. I
t ook t he sug ar c ube, c he w ed it, and w ashed it do w n w it h w at er. I did not f eel an y diff er ent. I
w ent on about m y business and w ent t o w or k t he ne x t d a y. T he ne x t e v ening, I r etur ned t o
t he same c hair in m y k it c hen and at e 2 sug ar c ubes. A g ain, I did not f eel an y t hing. I bec ame
quit e bold, and on t he t hir d d a y, I at e 3 sug ar c ubes.<|eot_id|><|begin_of_text|>T hirt y sec onds af t er t ak ing t he tur pentine, I f elt w onder f ul. M y br ain w as e x c eptional l y c lear ;
I w as f i l led w it h ener g y. I f ound I didn ’t need t o t ak e m y A y ur v edic v it amins, m y meg a
v it amins, m y v it amin C —I ’ d been t ak ing ele v en v it amins a d a y. I f elt so g r eat, I sk ipped m y
v it amins alt og et her t hat d a y. T he sensation of w el l -being w as li k e not hing I had e v er
e x per ienc ed. It w as as if y ear s of f atigue had just e v apor at ed.
I t ook m y 3 sug ar c ubes, st ac k ed t hem up on t op of t he ot her, t ook a t easpoon of tur pentine,
pour ed it o v er t he t op c ube, and t he tur pentine dr ipped do w n t hr oug h t he t op c ube, t he
sec ond c ube, and just ent er ed t he t hir d c ube. I did not let t he tur pentine g et t o t he bott om of
t he 3 c ube. S o, I t ook t hese 3 sug ar c ubes, and just li k e t he f ir st time, I f elt w onder f ul.
I said, “ O k a y, let me k eep tr ac k and see ho w long t his f eeling l ast s. ” W el l, it tur ns out t hat it
w as about 5 d a y s bef or e I f elt li k e ma y be I c ould use a v it amin pi l l. A nd so, I c onc luded t hat 2
sug ar c ubes t w ic e a w eek w as t he dose f or maint aining g ood r esult s.<|eot_id|><|begin_of_text|>T he ne x t t hing t o det er mine w as ho w long c ould one t ak e it e v er y sing le d a y w it hout
e x per ienc ing an y ad v er se e v ent s? I t hen t ook tur pentine and sug ar— 3 sug ar c ubes e v er y
sing le d a y f or about a w eek. I did not e x per ienc e an y ad v er se eff ec t s, but I dec ided t hat
w as long enoug h f or t he pur poses of sc ienc e.T he f ourt h d a y, I t ook 4 sug ar c ubes ; t he f if t h d a y I t ook 5 sug ar c ubes, and so on.
F inal l y, on t he se v ent h d a y, I f elt a t w it c h. I c an ’t e x pl ain it, al l I c an t el l y ou is it w asn ’t
partic ul ar l y pleasant or unpleasant, but ha v ing r ead t he bac k of t he tur pentine c an, I
deduc ed t hat t his mig ht be one of t he t hing s t he tur pentine c an w as t al k ing about. I
st opped t ak ing tur pentine f or 2 w eek s, t o let it w ash out of m y s y st em.<|eot_id|><|begin_of_text|>T he ne x t t hing I had t o f igur e out w as ho w of t en a per son should t ak e tur pentine and
sug ar. In ot her w or ds, if one t ak es one dose, ho w long is it bef or e anot her dose is
needed t o c ontinue t he impr o v ement c aused b y t he f ir st dose?
1 7
A f t er r isk ing m y lif e in doing al l t his r esear c h, I w ent bac k t o m y mot her and ask ed, “ N o w,
M om, w hat about tur pentine and sug ar? D o y ou r emember an y t hing about tur pentine and
sug ar?"<|eot_id|><|begin_of_text|>A nd she t houg ht and t houg ht and t houg ht. M y mot her w as 7 3 y ear s old w hen I ask ed her
t hat question. She sa y s, "Y ou k no w w hat? M y g r andmot her used tur pentine and sug ar. "
A nd
t hat’ s about r ig ht. A 7 3- y ear-old per son in t he 21st c entur y had a g r andmot her, w ho
mig ht
ha v e been ali v e bac k in 1900. S o t hat’ s anot her c ase of tur pentine and sug ar.<|eot_id|><|begin_of_text|>T ur pentine is


 pictures, and in
collections of words, which you call hooks.  From the highest mountain it has been
shouted, in the lowest place its whisper has
been heard. Thr ough the corridors of all
human experience has this Truth been
echoed: Love is the answer. Yet you have
not listened.
Now come you to this book, asking God
again what God has told you countless
times in countless ways. Yet I will tell you
again —here—in the  context of this book.
Will you listen now? Will you truly hear?
What do you think brought you to this
material? How does it come to pass that
you are holding it in your hands? Do you
think I know not what I am doing?
There are no coincidences in the unive rse.
I have heard the crying of your heart. I have
seen the searching of your soul. I know  how deeply you have desired the Truth. In
pain have you called out for it, and in joy.
Unendingly have you beseeched Me.
Show Myself. Explain Myself. Reveal
Myself.
I am doing so here, in terms so plain, you
cannot misunderstand. In language so
simple, you cannot he confused. In
vocabulary so common, you cannot get lost
in the verbiage.
So go ahead now. Ask Me anything.
Anything. I will contrive to bring you the
answe r. The whole universe will I use to do
this. So be on the lookout. This book is far
from My only tool. You may ask a question,
then put this book down. But watch. Listen.
The words to the next song you hear. The
information in the next article you read.  The
story line of the next movie you watch. The chance utterance of the next person  you
meet. Or the whisper of the next river, the
next ocean, the next breeze that  caresses
your ear —all these devices are Mine; all
these avenues are open to Me. I  will speak
to you if you will listen. I will come to you if
you will invite Me. I will show  you then that
I have always been there. All ways.  Chapter 2
“Thou wilt show me the path of life: in thy
presence is fullness of joy; at thy right hand
there  are pleasur es forevermore.”
—Psalm 16:11
I’ve searched for the path to God all my
life—
I know you have —
—and now I’ve found it and I can’t believe
it. It feels like I’m sitting here, writing this to
myself.
You are.
That does not seem like what a
communication with God would feel like.
You want bells and whistles? I’ll see what I
can arrange.  You know, don’t You, that there are those
who will call this entire book a blasphemy.
Especially if You keep showing up as such
a wise guy.
Let Me explain something to you. You have
this idea that God shows up in only one
way in life. That’s a very dangerous idea.
It stops you from seeing God all over. If you
think God looks only one way or sounds
only one way or is only one way, you’re
going to look right past Me night and day.
You’ll spend your whole life looking for God
and not finding Her. Because you’re  looking
for a Him. I use this as an example.
It has been said that if you don’t see God in
the profane and the profound, you’re
missing half the story. That is a great Tr uth. God is in the sadness and the laughter, in
the bitter and the sweet. There is a divine
purpose behind everything —and therefore
a divine presence in everything.
I once began writing a book called God is a
Salami Sandwich.
That would have been a very go od book. I
gave you that inspiration. Why did you  not
write it?
It felt like blasphemy. Or at the very least,
horribly irreverent.
You mean wonderfully irreverent! What
gave you the idea that God is only
“reverent”? God is the up and the down.
The hot and the cold. The left and the right.
The reverent and the irreverent!
Think you that God cannot laugh? Do you
imagine that God does not enjoy a good  joke? Is it your knowing that God is without
humor? I tell you, God invented humor.
Must you speak in hush ed tones when you
speak to Me? Are slang words or tough
language outside My ken? I tell you, you
can speak to Me as you would speak with
your best friend.
Do you think there is a word I have not
heard? A sight I have not seen? A sound I
do not know?
Is it your thought that I despise some of
these, while I love the others? I tell you, I
despise nothing. None of it is repulsive to
Me. It is life, and life is the gift; the
unspeakable treasure; the holy of holies.
I am life, for I am the stuff life is. Its eve ry
aspect has a divine purpose. Nothing  exists —nothing —without a reason
understood and approved by God.
How can this be? What of the evil which
has been created by man?
You cannot create a thing —not a thought,
an object, an event —no experience of  any
kind—which is outside of God’s plan. For
God’s plan is for you to create  anything —
everything —whatever you want. In such
freedom lies the experience of  God being
God—and this is the experience for which I
created You. And life itself.
Evil is that which you call  evil. Yet even that
I love, for it is only through that which  you
call evil that you can know good; only
through that which you call the work of the
devil that you can know and do the work of
God. I do not love hot more than I love  cold, high more than lo w, left more than right. It
is all relative. It is all part of what is.
I do not love “good” more than I love “bad.”
Hitler went to heaven. When you
understand this, you will understand God.
But I have been raised to believe that good
and bad do exist; tha t right and wrong are
opposed; that some things are not okay,
not alright, not acceptable in the sight of
God.
Everything is “acceptable” in the sight of
God, for how can God not accept that
which is? To reject a thing is to deny that it
exists. To say tha t it is not okay is to say
that it is not a part of Me —and that is
impossible.
Yet hold to your beliefs, and stay true to
your values, for these are the values of your parents, of your parents’ parents; of
your friends and of your society. They form
the structure of your life, and to lose them
would be to unravel the fabric of your
experience. Still, examine them one by
one. Review them piece by piece. Do not
dismantle the house, but look at each brick,
and replace those which appear broken,
which no longer  support the structure.
Your ideas about right and wrong are just
that—ideas. They are the thoughts which
form the shape and create the substance
of Who You Are. There would be only one
reason to change any of these; only one
purpose in making an alteratio n: if you are
not happy with Who You Are.
Only you can know if you are happy. Only
you can say of your life —“This is my
creation (son), in which I am well pleased.”  If your values serve you, hold to them.
Argue for them. Fight to defend them.
Yet seek to f ight in a way which harms no
one. Harm is not a necessary ingredient in
healing.
You say “hold to your values” at the same
time you say our values are all wrong. Help
me with this.
I have not said your values are wrong. But
neither are they right. They are simply
judgments. Assessments. Decisions. For
the most part, they are decisions made not
by you, but by someone else. Your parents,
perhaps. Your religion. Your teachers,
historians, politicians.
Very few of the value judgments you have
incorpora ted into your truth are judgments
you, yourself, have made based on your own experience. Yet experience is what
you came here for —and out of your
experience were you to create yourself.
You have created yourself out of the
experience of others.
If there we re such a thing as sin, this would
be it: to allow yourself to become what  you
are because of the experience of others.
This is the “sin” you have committed.  All of
you. You do not await your own experience,
you accept the experience of  others as
gospel (l iterally), and then, when you
encounter the actual experience for  the first
time, you overlay


further analysis revealed that only DMSO-treated animals prevented further injury by decreasing neutrophil infiltration and endothelial cell injury of blood vessels near the injury site following the lung contusion.
132a
As we have reviewed in Chapter 8, the production of excessive free radicals and
the release of local inflammatory mediators including cytokines such as interleu -
kin 6, tumor necrosis factor- α, and nitric oxide are generally the culprits responsible
for the deadly pathologic cascades seen following traumatic brain injury. DMSO is a powerful free radical scavenger and effective anti-inflammatory agent that is able to quell the cytokine storm  seen after the blunt chest trauma. In addition,
these cytokines can lead to complications affecting immunosuppression, leading to multi organ damage.
72
AUTOPHAGY
Autophagy is a dynamic process of subcellular component degradation, which has sparked a great deal of interest in the last decade since it is now recognized to be involved in various developmental processes affecting certain disorders, including neurodegeneration and cancer.
133
Autophagy is a basic catabolic mechanism in eukaryotes that involves cell deg -
radation of unnecessary or dysfunctional cellular components in the cytoplasm and sequesters these into double-membrane vesicles where they are delivered to the lyso -
some/vacuole for breakdown and eventual recycling.
134 The breakdown of cellular
components can ensure cellular survival during nutrient starvation by maintaining cellular energy levels.
134 Normally, when autophagy is regulated, synthesis, degrada -
tion, and recycling of these cellular components are maintained. Targeted cytoplas -
mic components are isolated from the rest of the cell within the autophagosomes, which are then fused with lysosomes and degraded or recycled. The relevance of autophagy in disease is seen as an adaptive response to survival, but in certain cir -
cumstances, autophagy has also been described as a promoter of cell death and morbidity.
134
Three different forms of autophagy have been described. These are macroau -
tophagy, microautophagy, and chaperone-mediated autophagy (CMA).135
Autophagy can function as a cytoprotective mechanism, but it also has the
capacity to cause cell death. Autophagy is a major mechanism for degrading long-lived cytosolic proteins and the only known pathway for degrading organelles.
136
Autophagy is activated by many forms of stress, including nutrient and energy starvation, oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, endoplasmic reticulum stress, and infections. Autophagy recycles amino acids and fatty acids to produce energy while removing damaged cell components, thereby playing an essential role in cell survival and intracellular surveillance mechanism, which is indispens -
able for maintaining cell health. When this process is abnormal, autophagy leads to cell death.
137
CMA is a selective type of autophagy by which specific cytosolic proteins are
sent to lysosomes for degradation.36 Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO) in Trauma and Disease
The chemical chaperones in the cytosol normally unfold substrate proteins prior
to their translocation across the lysosomal membrane, but when this process is aber -
rant, DMSO administration, acting a chemical chaperone, may induce CMA and
exert a protective effect toward the cell’s survival (see also Chapter 1, “DMSO as a Chemical Chaperone”).
For example, DMSO appears to have a beneficial role in inducing autophagy as
a chemical chaperone by reducing free fatty acid–induced hepatic fat accumulation in a dose-dependent manner.
138 Treatment with 0.01% DMSO for 16 h significantly
reduced palmitate-induced triglyceride accumulation in rat hepatocytes.138 This
effect by DMSO was postulated to result from the downregulation of the ATF4/AKT1 pathway, a stress-induced transcription factor that is overexpressed in many cancers and is an important mediator of the unfolded protein response.
138,139
DIURESIS
DMSO is a powerful diuretic when used intravenously. A fivefold increase in urine excretion as compared to saline controls is seen after 1 h of 40% DMSO IV given at 2.5 g/kg in dogs with spinal cord trauma.
127 In rats, DMSO given topically five times
daily increased urine volume 10-fold.140 The brisk diuretic response to 40% DMSO
infusion has been seen in patients treated for high intracranial pressure secondary to head injury.
141 Diuresis after high doses of DMSO is accompanied by electro -
lyte changes involving sodium and potassium excretion,142 but these changes can be
minimized by reducing excessive DMSO fluid overload and by carefully monitoring electrolytes after high and repeated dosing with DMSO.
143
These collective findings suggest that DMSO merits clinical evaluation as a
potent and primary treatment when diuresis is indicated in water retention for such conditions as cirrhosis, acute or chronic renal failure, nephrotic syndrome, and con -
gestive heart failure.
CHOLINESTERASE INHIBITION
DMSO is reported to inhibit the isolated and innervated guinea pig atrium following incubation in a bath mimicking the action of neostigmine by lowering the vagal thresh -
old to electrical stimulation.
144 It was found that this action by DMSO at doses of 0.01–1.0
mol/L incubated for 30 min  in the guinea pig atrium bath was able to inhibit erythro -
cyte cholinesterase, the enzyme that breaks down the neurotransmitter acetylcholine.144
The cholinesterase inhibitory activity by DMSO could reasonably target the low -
ering of high blood pressure, bronchoconstriction, and intraocular pressure. Despite their annoying gastrointestinal effects, cholinesterase inhibitors are also used in treat -
ing the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease,
138 a disorder where DMSO dose adjustment
could avoid the gastrointestinal side effects seen with stronger cholinesterase drugs. This aspect of DMSO therapy will be more fully discussed in Chapter 8.
DMSO was studied at the neuromuscular junction of the frog cutaneous pectoris
using electrophysiological techniques and found to elevate the amplitude of extra -
cellularly recorded miniature end-plate potentials as well as the time constant of their monoexponential decay. These findings indicated that DMSO partially blocked 37 DMSO in Basic Pharmacology
cholinesterase activity and the presynaptic action of acetylcholine release,145 an
action that has been confirmed on a variety of invertebrate muscles.146
SOLVENT ACTION
DMSO is a solvent for many aromatic and unsaturated hydrocarbons as well as inor -
ganic salts and nitrogen-containing compounds. This ability to act as a universal
solvent may be due to DMSO’s high dielectric constant due to the polarity of the sulfur–oxygen bond.
DMSO has been shown to carry physostigmine and phenylbutazone through the
skin of the rat. Moreover, there  is evidence that DMSO enhances the percutaneous
absorption of many other compounds, including steroids, vasoconstrictors, antiper -
spirants, and various dyes.
147–149 Additionally, DMSO has been mixed with skin anti -
septics such as hexachlorophene, the anthelmintic thiabendazole, and both estrogens and corticoids, which, when applied topically in DMSO, exerted their characteristic biologic effect in immature female rats.
150,151
There are thousands of compounds used in pharmacology research that have been
reported to be solubilized in varying concentrations of DMSO. Balakin et al.152 have
compiled a comprehensive reference database of proprietary data on compound solu -
bility and shown that, as of 2004, 55,277 organic compounds possess good DMSO solubility and 10,223 organic compounds possess poor DMSO solubility.
One caveat when using DMSO as a solvent in testing the activity of a drug as a
potential treatment is the singular action exerted by DMSO, which, in some cases, may show more activity than the drug being tested.
76 This error, of course, can be
easily avoided by testing DMSO alone as a control during the testing procedure, but it does not avoid the error that the inclusion of DMSO in the drug preparation may synergistically enhance and improve the experimental drug’s effect by increasing its penetration into the lesion site or by prolonging its kinetic distribution.
VETERINARY USES
DMSO has been approved for two veterinary products in the United States. Domoso (90% DMSO) is indicated for acute swelling in dogs and horses, which can be applied as a gel or liquid preparation. Synotic is 60% DMSO and 0.01% fluocinolone acetonide, indicated for the relief of pruritus and inflammation associated with acute and chronic otitis in the dog or horse. The majority of veterinary reports published on the use of DMSO in animals concern horses and dogs.
Many of the injuries seen in horses have been successfully treated with DMSO
especially when edema and inflammation are involved in the lower extremities. Some conditions amenable to DMSO treatment include tendonitis, periosteal involvement of metacarpal bones, osteoarthritis, bursitis, open wound infections, and traumatic injuries involving tissue swelling and hemorrh


extrose water. For diabetic
patients, substitute normal saline for the dextrose. Increase the treatment solution
concentration by one-tenth daily until the doctor administering the treatment
determines that his patient’s tolerance level is reached. Beyond tolerance will tend
to cause the patient to go into a high fever about 35 minutes after the treatment
ends. For this reason, it is advisable for the patient to always carry either Demerol
or 50-milligram tablets of Benadryl to counteract the intolerance.Table 11.1
 Hematoxylon-DMSO Treatment on Different Types of Cancer
Patient Number
 : 1.
Age
 : 66
Sex
 : F
Primary Tumor and Cell Type
 : Leiomyosarcoma (inoperable) of abdomen
Surgery
 : 3 unsuccessful attempts at removal. One successful.
Other Chemotherapy and Radiation
 : None
Response to Other Therapy Alone
 : Removal of necrotizing tumor.
Date of Administration Hematoxylon DMSO Dosage
 : 10/23/67
2 cc H-D.M.S.O., IV
Total Dosage and Response
 : 50 injections. Tumor regressed and was removed
June 1966.
Present Status
 : November 1967 Patient still surviving.
Patient Number
 : 2.
Age
 : 27
Sex
 : F
Primary Tumor and Cell Type
 : Chondroosteosarcoma. Terminal
Surgery
 : 2/10/65 Biopsy
Other Chemotherapy and Radiation
 : None
Response to Other Therapy Alone
 : None
Date of Administration Hematoxylon DMSO Dosage
 : 4/11/65
l
1
⁄
2
 cc H-D.M.S.O., IV
Total Dosage and Response
 : 48 injections. Tumor regressed for 3 months.
Present Status
 : Died 12/24/65.
Patient Number
 : 3.
Age
 : 73
Sex
 : M
Primary Tumor and Cell Type
 : Adenoca. of prostate and bladder. Generalized
metastasis. Preterminal
Surgery
 : None
Other Chemotherapy and Radiation
 : None
Response to Other Therapy Alone
 : None
Date of Administration Hematoxylon DMSO Dosage
 : 11/5/65
2 cc H-D.M.S.O., IVTotal Dosage and Response
 : 56 injections. Tumor regressed for 4 months.
Present Status
 : Died 5/12/66.
Patient Number
 : 4.
Age
 : 72
Sex
 : F
Primary Tumor and Cell Type
 : Squamous-cell ca. of neck with metastasis
Surgery
 : Multiple resections of neck.
Other Chemotherapy and Radiation
 : Max. radiation only.
Response to Other Therapy Alone
 : Retardation of local tumor growth
Date of Administration Hematoxylon DMSO Dosage
 : 11/12/65
2 cc H-D.M.S.O., IV
Total Dosage and Response
 : 60 injections. Tumor regressed for 5 months.
Present Status
 : Died 8/66.
Patient Number
 : 5.
Age
 : 58
Sex
 : F
Primary Tumor and Cell Type
 : Adenoca. of breast with extensive metastasis—
Grade 4
Surgery
 : Radical mastectomy.
Other Chemotherapy and Radiation
 : No chemotherapy, Max. X-radiation at
operative site.
Response to Other Therapy Alone
 : None
Date of Administration Hematoxylon DMSO Dosage
 : 11/26/65
2 cc H-D.M.S.O., IV
Total Dosage and Response
 : 28 injections. Tumor regressed for 3 months.
Present Status
 : Died 4/1966.
Patient Number
 : 6.
Age
 : 84
Sex
 : F
Primary Tumor and Cell Type
 : Large fungating adenoca. of breast with
metastasis to lung
Surgery
 : Simple mastectomy.
Other Chemotherapy and Radiation
 : None
Response to Other Therapy Alone
 : NoneDate of Administration Hematoxylon DMSO Dosage
 : 1/5/66
2 cc H-D.M.S.O., IV. Local application of 15% H-D.M.S.O.
Total Dosage and Response
 : 47 injections. Local applications 7 months.
Complete regression of lung metastasis.
Present Status
 : Died 8/5/66. Heart disease.
Patient Number
 : 7.
Age
 : 52
Sex
 : F
Primary Tumor and Cell Type
 : Squamous-cell ca. of pelvis with large metastases
Surgery
 : Pan-hysterectomy.
Other Chemotherapy and Radiation
 : Max. radiation, 5 F.U. 1800 mg total
dosage.
Response to Other Therapy Alone
 : Poor
Date of Administration Hematoxylon DMSO Dosage
 : 1/5/66
2 cc H-D.M.S.O., IV
Total Dosage and Response
 : 27 injections. Complete regression of metastatic
masses.
Present Status
 : 2/7/66 in complete remission. Died 5/3/66 of drug addiction.
Patient Number
 : 8.
Age
 : 51
Sex
 : M
Primary Tumor and Cell Type
 : Squamous-cell ca. of lung with metastasis to neck
Surgery
 : None
Other Chemotherapy and Radiation
 : None—Max. X-radiation to lungs.
Response to Other Therapy Alone
 : Poor
Date of Administration Hematoxylon DMSO Dosage
 : 2/7/66
2 cc H-D.M.S.O., IV
Total Dosage and Response
 : 54 injections. Remission for 6 months.
Present Status
 : Died 10/66.
Patient Number
 : 9.
Age
 : 86
Sex
 : F
Primary Tumor and Cell Type
 : Adenoca. of breast with fungating postop. area
Surgery
 : Radical mastectomy.Other Chemotherapy and Radiation
 : Max X-radiation to operative site.
Response to Other Therapy Alone
 : Fungating growth at operative site
Date of Administration Hematoxylon DMSO Dosage
 : 10/7/66
Local application to fungating area only. 15% H-D.M.S.O.
Total Dosage and Response
 : Daily for 8 months. Complete relief of pain. Lesion
regressed. Odor subsided.
Present Status
 : Died 6/67. Heart disease.
Patient Number
 : 10.
Age
 : 60
Sex
 : M
Primary Tumor and Cell Type
 : Malignant giant-cell tumor of femur
Surgery
 : None. Biopsy only.
Other Chemotherapy and Radiation
 : Total F.U. 8,810 mg.
Response to Other Therapy Alone
 : Poor
Date of Administration Hematoxylon DMSO Dosage
 : 10/5/66
2 cc H-D.M.S.O., IV
Total Dosage and Response
 : 102 injections. Complete remission. No tumor
formation by biopsy or x-ray.
Present Status
 : 10/9/67 date of complete remission.
Patient Number
 : 11.
Age
 : 52
Sex
 : M
Primary Tumor and Cell Type
 : Squamous-cell ca. ulcerating of face
Surgery
 : None
Other Chemotherapy and Radiation
 : Max. local X-radiation. Total F.U. 1,120
mg.
Response to Other Therapy Alone
 : Moderate
Date of Administration Hematoxylon DMSO Dosage
 : 4/5/67
2 cc H-D.M.S.O., IV. Local application of 15% H-D.M.S.O.
Total Dosage and Response
 : 72 injections. Local applications daily for 7 months.
Complete relief of pain and odor.
Present Status
 : 11/9/67 tumor continues to regress.
Patient Number
 : 12.
Age
 : 50Sex
 : M
Primary Tumor and Cell Type
 : Adenoca. of prostate.
Metastasis to vertebrae
Surgery
 : Suprapubic cystotomy.
Other Chemotherapy and Radiation
 : None
Response to Other Therapy Alone
 : None
Date of Administration Hematoxylon DMSO Dosage
 : 2 cc H-D.M.S.O., IV
Total Dosage and Response
 : 54 injections. Prostatic tumor regressed.
Present Status
 : 7/17/67. discharged 11/15/67 still in remission.
Patient Number
 : 13.
Age
 : 45
Sex
 : M
Primary Tumor and Cell Type
 : Squamous-cell ca. of mouth. Preterminal
Surgery
 : Radical neck resection and hemimandibulectomy.
Other Chemotherapy and Radiation
 : Total F.U. 1,600 mg.
Response to Other Therapy Alone
 : Moderate
Date of Administration Hematoxylon DMSO Dosage
 : 4/2/67
2 cc H-D.M.S.O., IV
Total Dosage and Response
 : 36 injections. Remission.
Present Status
 : Dismissed 8/67. 11/15/67 still in remission.
Patient Number
 : 14.
Age
 : 24
Sex
 : F
Primary Tumor and Cell Type
 : Malignant giant cell tumor of upper
1
⁄
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 left femur,
advanced
S


. Fundamentally
an important prerequisite for the successful conduct of intestinal sorption
purification is a preliminary starvation period 8-10 hours
(Can be longer - up to 20 hours but not less than 8 hours). Violation
This condition abruptly changes during physiological processes
in the gastrointestinal tract.
When you eat, the body becomes more active
mechanisms of intestinal absorption. They will operate until
while the body is not fully learn the digested food. and if the
the mechanisms of absorption in the stomach and intestines fall
any substance, the body will immediately begin to digest.
Thus, to keep the saline solution in the gut you do not succeed.
In addition, the presence of gut contents is not fully digested
nutrients will inhibit the activity of the gastrointestinal
gastrointestinal tract: the cleaning solution will not be consistent
move through the intestines, stopping in some of its segments
(Sites). If the liquid and the sorbent does not move through the intestines
while running the mechanisms of intestinal absorption, probably
only that the body will absorb the solution.
Need to know that taking even small amounts of sweet
Tea is a contraindication to the top of intestinal sorption
purification, because the sugar in their cleavage yields glucose
and glucose dramatically increases the intensity of the absorption of sodium. That
As for the reception of clean water, there is no any restriction,
because it is rapidly absorbed, but it is better for 30
minutes before the procedure, water is not consumed.
In our opinion, the best and convenient period
for cleaning is a time after a night's rest,
because the delay in feeding in this case has a natural
and does not require psychological and physiological effort.
You can carry out the procedure at another time convenient for you
days, but subject always to the above conditions.
Additionally, there are: free access to bathrooms and 3-4 hours
free time.
Preparation of solutions
Liquid for washing the gastrointestinal tract (working
solution) is prepared as follows. Take container, a capacity
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273a liquid volume of 3 liters or more. In the evening, pour it into 2 liters
boiled water and not closing, set at room temperature
in a dry clean place. This water has to stand all night.
Immediately before the procedure to prepare the salt solution.
For this measuring utensils to measure exactly 1 liter of clean water
and add 1 tablespoon (topless) salt.
The solution should be boiled in a separate bowl (the boiling -
about 30 seconds). After this, without giving a solution to cool, add
This liter of those two, which were prepared in the evening. So
The total amount of working solution already amount to 3 liters. Now
Mix the solution, and it is ready for use.
Please note that all salt is dissolved.
The solution should be warm but not hot: subject
sequence of these actions, he will just need to
temperature.
If the sorbent is pre-approved, you can start
the procedure for cleaning. Do not let the solution cool down, and immediately
proceed with its use.
Fluid intake
As we already mentioned, all the cleaning solution should be drunk
for 40-60 minutes. This condition is also fundamentally
important and should be implemented strictly.
First, to effectively stimulate peristalsis
gastrointestinal tract, it is necessary to establish sufficient
pressure on its walls. Longer method allows fluid
up in various departments of oral bowel, weakening the
the most pressure on its walls.
Secondly, you need to get ahead of the move process
fluid in the gastrointestinal tract dilution
and the suction fluid. All these conditions and corresponds to 40 -
minute time period for receiving a working solution.
Hence, it becomes clear and the need to absorb
a certain amount of cleaning liquid - 2,5-3 liters.
If you stop and stop for a long time reception work
solution, the amount of fluid you drink will not be enough
effectively stimulate bowel movements. Of course,
the taste of salt water is not too pleasant and unusual for us. Here
important in the first place some positive attitude
and awareness of the need for the procedure. In addition,
must firmly believe that the purification procedure will help your
rid the body of harmful toxins and prevent
and development of many diseases.
Those who first perform the procedure of intestinal sorption
purification, we can give you some practical advice:
Drink small sips;
do not hold the solution in the mouth;
try not to swallow air;
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274do not force forced fluid intake;
with the possible discomfort of fullness in the abdomen or
occurrence of lung nausea - stop, take rest 2 - 3
minutes.
Experience shows that as the recurrence of gastrointestinal procedures
sorption purification of all for-trudneniya already on the second or third time
almost completely disappear. Moreover, experienced in this
business person has the desire and opportunity to drink the entire volume
much faster than 40 minutes. However, we must warn:
commitment as soon as possible to the cleaning solution may
lead to painful overdistension of the stomach wall. Worth
whether the cause yourself unnecessary pain and suffer unnecessary pain for the sake of
savings of 10-15 minutes?
Purgation
Thus, the solution was completely drunk, and for the required period
time. Be patient and wait - all mechanisms are started.
Immediately after the intake of fluid and during the later-
On standby you can pay attention to the bloating,
feel it moving fluid. This is quite normal
in this situation, phenomenon.
Usually the first experience of such procedures from the moment
Stops working solution until the first of desires
the act of defecation is 60-80 minutes. If by this time urging
No, do not worry. In that case, do the following
- Walk around, gently poprisedayte; alternately popodnimayte
standing bent knees to the stomach, but do it quietly, without fuss
and voltage pat his stomach clockwise and then wait a couple of
minutes.
When you gain some experience in the intestinal
sorption cleansing, for-metite that the first impulses
to defecate will occur within 10-15 minutes after
receiving a working solution. On the toilet to lie comfortably
and rather dense, so the cleaning liquid spray emanating
not scattered to the sides.
After the first act of defecation be on your guard and do not leave
away from the toilet - the repeated urge may arise in any
moment. Sometimes when you urge to act is the act of defecation
urination, after the implementation of which is the desire to defecate
disappears. Do not rush to leave the toilet, wait a minute
half.
It should be noted that in the context of the proposed method of sorption
intestinal cleansing frequency of urination can be enhanced - it is
normal, which is associated with partial penetration
sodium and water in the bloodstream.
Observations show that excessive discharge of stool
repeated 4-6 times, although it may recur and more
times. When the first act of defecation goes mushy mass at
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275follow - the dirty liquid with particles of a sorbent, with each
Thus becoming more and more bright and transparent.
As the depletion of gut feeling of heaviness and distention
in the stomach is reduced, swelling it disappears. Once you
feel complete relief, repeat the physical
exercises and then go to the toilet (even if not desires). As
Typically, leaves still some residual number of detainees
fluid in the colon.
About this way I wrote because I do not always sell magnesium.
We, in our practice we purgation with
magnesia.
Completion of procedure
On this direct procedure itself intestinal sorption
purification, seemingly completed, solved. However, we note the following.
If after the completion of a simple cleansing drink
unsalted water (1-1,5 liter, if desired, in divided doses)
a discharge of fluid from the intestine is resumed. When
This emerges from intestinal fluid becomes almost
clear water, indicating that fully carried out
purification. But it should be emphasized that taking the additional
volume of unsalted water can only after the main depart
weight of cleaning solution - defecation realized at least 4-5
times.
Additional fluids may be combined with the use of
bran (3-4 tablespoons). Bran contains in its structure a large
Many so-called indigestible fiber, which
having low sorption capacity, soft finish processes
cleaning the walls of the gastrointestinal tract, stimulate
appearance of the chair (usually after intestinal sorption purification
a delay stool for 1-2 days). In addition, as a result of
splitting of the bacterial flora mikrotsellyulozy contained
in the bran, there are fatty acids needed for power
and restoration of the surface layer of the colon.
After the procedure is recommended to take a refreshing
shower or bath.
After finishing treatment of the gastrointestinal tract (conventionally it
the last time a discharge of wash water) should be 2-3 hours
refrain from eating. Starting power is expedient
with rice porridge with butter or other liquid porridge
(Buckwheat, millet). From meat, spicy, acidic foods, as well as
foods, saturated fats should be avoided until the next
days.
With strict adherence to all of the instructions
and regulations should not have any side effects
or complications. Improper conduct the same procedure, intestine
Nogo sorption purification creates a risk of massive
proceeds from the intestine into the blood sodium chloride and water. This
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276in turn lead to an increase in circulating


 globe. The oil has antimicrobial properties.Cocos nucifera (Arecaceae)
Coconut,
Coconut Palm
Description  Too familiar to need description,
the coconut is a large palm reaching up to 100 ft
(30 m) in height with a single, smooth trunk and long-ribbed leaves up to 20 ft (6 m) in length.
Habitat & Cultivation  Thought to have
originated in Southeast Asia, coconut is now found throughout the tropics. It thrives in sandy, salty soils (typically coastal) and requires abundant sun and rain. Propagated by seed, the one-seeded nut grows out through one of the three germinating pores at its base. In 2009, coconut was grown commercially in 80 countries, with a total production of 61.7 million tons. A coconut palm can produce up to 10,000 nuts during its lifetime.
Parts Used  Kernel (fresh or dried), water. Every
part of coconut is useful.
Cola acuminata (Sterculiaceae)
Kola Nut,
Cola Nut
Description  Evergreen tree growing to 65 ft
(20 m) with dark green leaves and yellowish-white flowers. Large woody seed pods contain 5–10 white or red seeds (nuts).
Habitat & Cultivation  Native to West
Africa, kola nut is cultivated widely in the tropics, especially in Nigeria, Brazil, and the West Indies.
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in the sun.
Parts Used  Seeds.
Constituents  Kola nut contains up to
2.5% caffeine (generally higher than coffee),
theobromine, tannins, phlobaphene, and an
anthocyanin.
History & Folklore  Chewed for their
digestive, tonic, and aphrodisiac properties, kola
nuts have been an integral part of western and
central African life for thousands of years. Kola
nuts are used in huge quantities today to flavor
soft drinks.
Medicinal Actions & Uses  Kola nut
stimulates the central nervous system and the body
as a whole. It increases alertness and muscular
strength, counters lethargy, and has been used
extensively both in western African and Anglo-
American herbal medicine as an antidepressant,
particularly during recovery from chronic illness.
Like coffee ( Coffea arabica, preceding entry ), kola
is used to treat headaches and migraine. It is
diuretic and astringent, and may be taken for
diarrhea and dysentery.
Related Species  C. nitida, which grows in
Africa, Brazil, and the West Indies, is used in the
same fashion.
Cautions  Do not take if suffering from high
blood pressure, peptic ulcers, or palpitations.
been successfully treated with meadow saffron,
and the plant has also been used with some
success to treat Behcet’s syndrome, a chronic
disease marked by recurring ulcers and leukemia.
T aken internally, the herb has significant side effects
even at low dosage. Externally, it is applied to
relieve neuralgia and itchiness.
 RQ Cautions  This herb is highly toxic. Use
only under professional supervision. Do not use
during pregnancy. Meadow saffron is subject to
legal restrictions in some countries.
Collinsonia canadensis  (Lamiaceae)
Stone Root
Description  Perennial herb growing to 3 ft
(1 m). Has a square stem, oval leaves, and clusters
of greenish-yellow flowers.
Habitat & Cultivation  This herb is native
to moist woodlands of eastern North America.
The root is dug up in autumn.
Parts Used  Root, leaves.
Constituents  Stone root contains a volatile oil,
tannins, and saponins.
Medicinal Actions & Uses  Stone root
has diuretic and tonic properties, and is chiefly
employed in the treatment of kidney stones. It is
also prescribed to counteract fluid retention. It has been used to reduce back pressure in the veins,
which in turn helps prevent the formation or
worsening of hemorrhoids and varicose veins.
As an astringent, stone root contracts the inner
lining of the intestines, and can be helpful in treating
disorders of the digestive system such as irritable
bowel syndrome and mucous colitis. The fresh leaves
or roots of stone root are applied as a poultice to
bruises and sores.
Colchicum autumnale  (Liliaceae)
Meadow Saffron
Description  Attractive perennial growing from
a bulb-like corm to 4 in (10 cm). Has pointed
lance-shaped leaves and tubular 6-petaled pink
flowers in autumn.
Habitat & Cultivation  Common in Europe
and North Africa, meadow saffron grows wild in
woods and damp meadows. It is also cultivated.
The corm is gathered in early summer, the seeds
in late summer.
Parts Used  Corm, seeds.
Constituents  Meadow saffron contains
alkaloids (including colchicine) and flavonoids.
Colchicine is anti-inflammatory and is used in
conventional medicine for acute attacks of gout.
As it affects cell division it can cause fetal
abnormality. It has been used in the laboratory
to create new genetic strains.
History & Folklore  Meadow saffron was not
used in classical times due to its poisonous nature.
Arabian physicians used it in the Middle Ages to
treat joint pain and gout, but otherwise herbalists
disregarded the plant until the 19th century.
Medicinal Actions & Uses  Despite its
toxicity, meadow saffron is considered one of the
best remedies for acute gout pain. Leukemia has Commiphora mukul  (Burseraceae)
Guggul
Description  Spiny shrub or tree, growing to 61⁄2
ft (2 m), with oval, serrated leaves, brownish-red
flowers, and red fruits. Guggul, the gum resin
obtained from the bark, forms pale yellow to
brown “tears” on the stems.
Habitat & Cultivation  Guggul thrives in dry,
semi-arid and desert environments across much
of the Indian sub-continent and the Middle East.
Parts Used  Gum resin.
Constituents  Guggul is an oleo-gum resin, its
main active constituents being fat-soluble steroids
(guggulipids), in particular guggulsterones E and Z.
History & Folklore  Early Ayurvedic texts
describe guggul as being effective in treating
obesity. This has led to research into whether the
gum resin might be useful for problems associated
with fat metabolism, such as raised blood
cholesterol levels.
Medicinal Actions & Uses  Guggul has
anti-inflammatory, blood-thinning, and
cholesterol-lowering activity, and—true to
ancient understanding of the herb—can be
helpful in treating obesity. In Ayurveda, guggul
is principally used to treat arthritic problems, such
as osteoarthritis, though it is also considered to
have tonic and rejuvenating properties. As a result
of research in the 1980s and 1990s, guggul is
now most commonly used to lower raised blood
cholesterol levels and to improve blood fat
profiles in general. It reduces the stickiness of
platelets and thins the blood, and may have a
protective activity on the heart. Guggul is also
useful in the treatment of acne. The normal dose
of guggulipid extract is 1–1.5 g a day (equivalent
to 50–75 mg of guggulsterones).
Research  Extensive research has shown that
the guggulipids have anti-inflammatory and
antiarthritic activity and prevent or reverse raised
blood cholesterol levels. In several clinical trials,
patients showed an average fall in cholesterol
levels of about 12%, and in triglycerides of about
14%. The overall blood-fat profile was also shown
to improve. Some clinical trials recorded weight
loss for patients taking guggulipids.
Caution  Avoid if breastfeeding.Meadow saffron  is an
attractive yet highly toxic
herb, requiring great
caution in usage. It is a
well-established remedy
for treating gout.
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194Conium ma Culatumother medicinal plantsConium maculatum (Apiaceae)
Hemlock
Description  Graceful biennial growing to a
height of 8 ft (2.5 m). Has slender, red-speckled
stems, finely divided leaves, small clusters of white flowers, and small seeds that have beaded ridges.Convallaria majalis (Liliaceae)
Lily of the Valley
Description  Attractive perennial growing to
9 in (23 cm). Has a pair of elliptical leaves, clusters of bell-shaped white flowers on one side of the stem, and red berries.
Habitat & Cultivation


—movement, secretion, digestion, and similar processes—depend
upon the use of the materials of the body. If an organ is to work, it must be supplied with the
materials with which to work. In the absence of fresh supplies with which to replace those that
have been used up the organ wastes and weakens. If life is to continue, a basic irreducible level of
activity is imperative. Even the hibernating and aestivating animal, with activities reduced to a
bare minimum consistent with continued life, must breathe and the heart must pulsate.
In the case of the bear that gives birth to a cub while hibernating and suckles it, with milk
produced during hibernation, for this purpose, we have a significant example of the possibilities of
the fasting animal meeting the needs of its functioning tissues from sources other than the food
eaten daily. All of these activities require food, which must be supplied from some source while
the animal is fasting.
An understanding of the process by which the body nourishes its vital tissues and sustains its
essential functions during prolonged abstinence, and the sources upon which it draws, will help us
understand how the body can survive periods when outside food is not available or cannot be
digested.
The normal body provides itself with a store of nutritive materials that are put away in the form
of fat, bone marrow, glycogen, muscle juices, lacteal fluids, minerals and vitamins. Always the
healthy body maintains in store adequate nutritive reserves to tide it over several days, weeks or
even over two or three months of lack of food. This remains true whether fasting is enforced, as in
28the case
 of a plane crash, or of entombed miners, or is brought on by illness where one cannot
swallow or digest food, or by free choice as in voluntary fasting to lose weight. When food is not
taken, the body draws upon its reserves with which to nourish its functioning tissues. As this
reserve is used up, weight is lost.
Basic in the fasting process is the fact that our “built-in pantries” contain sufficient nutriment to
hold out, in most instances, for prolonged periods, especially if they are conserved and not wasted.
In the blood and lymph, in the bones, and especially in the marrow of the bones, in the fat of the
body, in the liver and other glands, and even in the individual cells that make up the body, are
stores of protein, fat, sugar, minerals, and vitamins which may be drawn upon during periods of
scarcity or when food is not usable.
Neither animal nor man can survive prolonged abstinence from food unless he carries within
himself a store of reserve food on which the body can call in emergencies. The fasting organism
will not be harmed by abstinence so long as the stored reserves are adequate to meet the nutritive
requirements of its functioning tissues. Even thin individuals carry a reserve of food in their
tissues, to tide them over periods of abstinence. These people too, may safely fast for varying
periods.
By a process known technically as
autolysis,
 achieved by enzymes in the tissues, these stored
reserves are made available for use by the vital tissues to which they are carried by the blood and
lymph as required. Glycogen or animal starch, stored in the liver, is converted to sugar and
distributed, as needed, to the tissues. It is significant that, even in prolonged fasts, no beriberi,
pellagra, rickets, scurvy or other “deficiency disease” ever develops, thus showing that the
reserves of the body are generally well balanced.
Fasting has been shown to improve rickets and calcium metabolism. In anemia, the number of
red blood cells are increased during a fast. I have observed benefits in pellagra during a fast. The
bio-chemical balance may be maintained and even restored while fasting. It is important to know
this, for if it were not so, the fast would prove to be deleterious.
Numerous animal experiments have shown that underfeeding, as contrasted with overfeeding,
tends to prolong life and to provide for better health. Other experiments involving fasting rather
than underfeeding, have shown that fasting not only prolongs life, but results in a marked degree of
regeneration and rejuvenation.
Thousands of observations of both man and animals have established the fact that when the
physical organism goes without food, the tissues are called upon in the inverse order of their
importance to the organism. Thus fat is the first tissue to go. The stored reserves are used up
before any of the functioning tissues of the body are called upon to supply nutrients for the more
vital tissues such as the brain and nerves, the heart and lungs. As it feels among its supplies for
proteins, sugars, fats, minerals, and vitamins, and redistributes, utilizes and conserves these stores,
the fasting organism exercises an ingenuity that seems almost superhuman.
The aggregate of tissues of the organism may be regarded as a reservoir of nutriment which it
may call in any direction or to any part as needed. But these tissues are not sacrificed
indiscriminately. On the contrary, wastage of those organs that are primarily essential to life is
repaired by withdrawal from less essential organs of materials required by the more important
ones. Many of the necessary nutritive constituents, and this is especially true of certain minerals,
are vigorously retained.
Studies made on men and animals to determine losses of various tissues and organs in prolonged
abstinence from food have almost all been made on organisms that have died of starvation.
29Starvation and fasting are two totally different stages of abstinence. It should be quite obvious that
the extreme losses seen at the starvation stage of abstinence are far greater than they are in a fast of
reasonable length. Extreme weight losses are not experienced in any normal fast. Where they
occur, the fast should be broken.
One must differentiate between fasting and starving. To
fast
 is to abstain from food while one
possesses adequate reserves to nourish his vital tissues; to
starve
 is to abstain from food after his
reserves have been exhausted so that vital tissues are sacrificed. We are not left unwarned as to
when the reserves are nearing exhaustion. Hunger returns with an intensity that drives one to seek
food, although during the fast proper, there is no desire for food. This differentiation between
fasting
 and
starving
 should help to dispel any notion that starvation sets in with the omission of
the first meal.
Contrary to popular and even professional opinion, the vital tissues of a fasting organism, those
tissues doing the actual work of life, do not begin to break down the instant a fast is instituted. The
fasting body does lose weight, but this loss, for an extended period, is one of reserves and not of
organized tissues. There are numerous examples in nature of continued growth while fasting, both
of the organism as a whole and of parts that have been lost. Experiments have shown that calves
continue to grow while fasting. The starfish may grow a new stomach, new tube feet, and new arms
while fasting. The fasting salamander that had lost a tail, will grow a new tail while taking no
food. Such facts bear out dramatically the underlying truth: the process of fasting does not suspend
the constructive processes of life, but that these continue in a remarkable manner.
The efficiency of the living organism in regulating the expenditure of its resources during a fast
is one of the marvels of life.
In periods of abstinence, the less important organs of the human being although they waste
consequent upon the withdrawal of substance from them with which to nourish the more vital
tissues, do not undergo degeneration until the starvation phase of the period
 of abstinence is
reached. The atrophy of muscles may be no greater than that seen to occur from a lengthy period of
physical inactivity, while there is no loss of muscle cells. The cells grow smaller, the fat is
removed from the muscles, but the muscle retains its integrity and a surprising amount of strength.
Loss of weight varies according to the character and quality of the tissues of the individual, the
amount of physical and emotional activity engaged in, and the temperature surrounding the faster.
Physical activity, emotional stress, cold and poor tissues all provide for more rapid loss. Fat is
lost faster than any of the other tissues of the body.
Bodily condition is, perhaps, the chief determiner of how long one may safely fast. In the case of
the two who survived the plane crash, and went four weeks without food, for example, they had
snow which is water and this kept them from the danger of dehydration. They could live without
food; the lack of water would have been fatal. Voluntary or involuntary, the faster must have water.
It is clear then that fasting must be carried out intelligently, with proper precaution, and with
common sense.
Precisely as a novice swimmer would seek expert guidance and advice before starting on a long
swim, so the inexperienced faster must obtain reliable guidance as a precautionary measure before
launching upon a fast of any extended duration.
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Hunger versus Appetite
Many efforts have been made to explain the mechanism by which the sense of hunger is produced,
but none has been satisfactory. In my opinion, for higher animals at least, there can be no doubt that
hunger is felt through the nervous system, but this is at best a general statement. What the sensation
of hunger actually is has been the subject of much speculation. For all practical purposes here, it is
necessary for us primarily to distinguish between the genuine sensation of hunger and the


2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Cut heavy stalks off broccoli, leaving floret and 2-3 inches of stem. Re
serve stalks for Teriyaki Broccoli (see page 168), soups, or vegetable
dishes. Cut each broccoli stem into individual florets. Place in steamer,
covered, over boiling water 5-7 minutes. Broccoli stems should be tender
when pierced with tip of sharp knife and should retain their bright green
color.
In small saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Whisk in lemon juice.
Pour sauce over hot broccoli. Serves 2-4.
DAY TWENTY-FIVE—THURSDAY
BREAKFAST:
Same as Day One.
LUNCH:
Fresh fruit or carrot juice (optional)
Stuffed Pita Sandwich (see page 182), or Energy Salad (see page 149)
DINNER:
Fresh Vegetable Juice Cocktail, if desired (see page 152)
Golden Potato Soup,' or Carrot-Leek Bisque (see page 192)
Stir-fried Black Mushrooms with Zucchini and Chinese Greens *
Dilled Cucumbers (see page 185)
GOLDEN POTATO SOUP 30 Min.
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon safflower oil
1 clove garlic, minced
A FOUR-WEEK EXAMPLE OF THE FITNESS LIFE-STYLE • 213 1 large onion, coarsely chopped
2 cups celery, chopped
5 medium russet potatoes or 8 White Rose potatoes, peeled and cut
into 1-inch cubes
6-8 crookneck squash, cut into Winch slices
1 tablespoon white miso or 1 vegetable bouillon
1 teaspoon dried thyme
{A teaspoon dried tarragon
Vz teaspoon dried sage
Sea salt, seasoned salt, or salt-free seasoning
Dash of cayenne
6—7 cups water
In heavy soup kettle, melt butter and heat oil. Add garlic, onion, and
celery, and saute until they begin to wilt. Add potatoes, squash, miso or
bouillon, and seasonings. Add water to cover vegetables. Bring to a boil.
Simmer, covered, for 20 minutes or until vegetables are soft. Cool
slightly, and puree in increments in blender to a smooth golden cream.
Reheat gently, stirring so soup doesn't stick. Serves 4.
STIR-FRIED BLACK MUSHROOMS WITH ZUCCHINI AND
CHINESE GREENS 45 Min.
NOTE: This is a basic stir-frying technique that can be used successfully
with whatever vegetables you happen to have on hand. If you don't have
dried mushrooms, you can substitute standard fresh mushrooms or
steamed carrots. Broccoli or snow peas can be substituted for zucchini, but
they should be blanched or presteamed before adding them to the wok, 1
minute of blanching for snow peas, 5 minutes of steaming for broccoli.
Cabbage can be substituted for Chinese greens.
2 cups dried black mushrooms
2 cups vegetable broth or soup stock
6-7 scallions
1 bunch Chinese greens or bok choy greens (approximately 4 cups)
1 tablespoon safflower oil
Prepare the vegetables.
Soak mushrooms in vegetable broth or stock until completely hydrated,
approximately 30 minutes. While mushrooms are soaking, cut zucchini
214 • FIT FOR LIFE and scallions into diagonal slices, and coarsely shred Chinese greens. Set
aside in separate bowls. Drain mushrooms, reserving broth for sauce and
final preparation. Cut heavy stems from mushrooms, and cut large ones
in half. Place in bowl with zucchini.
Seasonings:
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced, or Vi teaspoon ginger powder
Safflower oil
Prepare the seasonings.
Mince garlic and ginger. Place in small bowl, and cover with small
amount of safflower oil. PLACE YOUR WOK ON HIGH HEAT AND ALLOW
IT TO HEAT UNTIL YOU ARE READY TO COOK.
Sauce:
1 cup vegetable broth from mushrooms
2 tablespoons tamari or thick soy sauce
1 teaspoon honey
1 tablespoon Chinese bean paste or tofu sauce or Hain barbecue
sauce
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice or dry sherry
Vz teaspoon curry powder
Prepare the sauce.
Combine all ingredients. Mix well.
'Thickener:
1 tablespoon arrowroot or Japanese kuzu
2 tablespoons cold water
1 teaspoon safflower oil
Prepare the thickener.
Combine all ingredients until smooth.
Last-minute preparation.
Line up ingredients so they are easily accessible in this order: 1) oil 2)
seasonings, 3) scallions, zucchini and mushrooms, greens, 4) sauce and
5) thickener.
Place oil in preheated wok. Immediately add seasonings. Immediately
A FOUR-WEEK EXAMPLE OF THE FITNESS LIFE-STYLE • 215 add scallions, and toss. Immediately add mushrooms and zucchini, con
tinuously tossing vegetables in oil. If zucchini begins to scorch, add a few
teaspoons of vegetable broth. Continue tossing until zucchini and scal
lions turn a bright color. Add greens. Toss continuously. Add sauce,
tossing continuously until greens begin to wilt. Add thickener in a thin
stream. Toss all vegetables to coat well with sauce. Turn out on platter
and serve immediately. Serves 3—4.
MAIN-COURSE SALAD DA Y
DAY TWENTY-SIX—FRIDAY
BREAKFAST:
Fresh fruit juice
LUNCH:
Continue on fruit and juice throughout the day.
DINNER:
1 papaya, or several fresh pineapple spears, or 1 whole grapefruit
Cantonese Seafood Salad *
CANTONESE SEAFOOD SALAD 45 Min.
2 cups bok choy
2 cups mung bean sprouts
2 cups snow peas
Vi cup carrots, shredded (optional)
1 cup dried wood ear, cloud ear, or Chinese black fungus (optional),7
presoaked for 30 minutes
2 teaspoons safflower oil (optional)
3 cups shrimp, crabmeat, or other seafood
4 cups romaine lettuce, coarsely shredded
2 cups spinach, coarsely shredded, or Chinese cabbage, finely
shredded
7Available dried in Asian markets and fresh in finer supermarkets.
216 • FIT FOR LIFE Prepare the salad.
Soak cloud ear in warm water until they swell and soften, about 30 min
utes. Thinly slice bok choy. Cut through sprouts once or twice to make
them bite-size. String snow peas and blanch, whole, in boiling water for
1 minute. Drain and immediately place under cold water or plunge into
bowl of ice water. Dry and cut them into '/4-inch diagonals.
Blanch carrots for 1 minute in boiling water. Drain and immediately
place under cold water or plunge into bowl of ice water.
Drain cloud ear, reserving stock for another meal. Dry them and cut
into thin strips. Use raw, or saute in oil until tender.
If using fresh shrimp, plunge them in their shells into boiling water,
and boil 3-4 minutes until they turn pinkish white. Drain and run under
cold water. Peel skins off, cut each shrimp in half lengthwise, and re
move any waste deposits with a damp paper towel. If using frozen
shrimp, steam for 3-5 minutes, undefrosted, in a vegetable steamer.
Drain well. If using frozen crabmeat, defrost it, rinse, and pick out any
shells. Drain well. In a large bowl, add shrimp and vegetables to greens.
CANTONESE DRESSING:
2 tablespoons cilantro or arugula, minced (optional)
1 tablespoon scallion, minced
V4 teaspoon dried ginger or Vi teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
1 teaspoon roasted sesame oil
Vi teaspoon honey
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons safflower oil
1 teaspoon Hain or Robbie's barbecue sauce or tofu sauce
1 tablespoon tamari
V-t teaspoon sea salt (optional)
Prepare the dressing.
Combine all ingredients. Mix well. Pour over salad. Toss well. Serves 2.
DAY TWENTY-SEVEN—SATURDAY
BREAKFAST:
Fresh juice and Fresh Applesauce *
A FOUR-WEEK EXAMPLE OF THE FITNESS LIFE-STYLE • 217 LUNCH:
Fresh fruit or carrot juice (optional)
Cuke-a-tillas (see page 170), or Avotillas (see page 201), or Romaine
Roll-ups (see page 208)
DINNER:
Fresh Vegetable Juice Cocktail, if desired (see page 152)
Harvest Soup (see page 167), or Old-fashioned Lentil Soup*
Honey Corn Bread, * or Pita Toasts *
Grandma's Coleslaw (see page 197)
FRESH APPLESAUCE 5 Min.
This is a wonderful breakfast alternative, and an ideal children's food.
Vi cup fresh apple juice or Vi cup water
2 large apples, peeled and quartered
Vz teaspoon cinnamon or nutmeg, or lA teaspoon of each
1 fresh or frozen banana or Vi papaya or 2 ripe persimmons (very soft)
(optional)
Place all ingredients in blender. Blend until smooth. Raw