can disown these first feelings as “not Who
You Want to Be.”
The Master is one who has li ved through
enough such experiences to know in
advance what her final choices are. She
does not need to “try out” anything. She’s
worn these clothes before and knows they
do not fit; they are not “her.” And since a
Master’s life is devoted to the constant
realization of Self as one knows oneself to
be, such ill -fitting feelings would never be
entertained. That is why Masters are imperturbable in
the face of what others might call calamity. A Master blesses calamity, for the Master
knows that from the seeds of disaster  (and
all experience) comes the growth of Self. And the Master’s second life purpose  is
always growth. For once one has fully Self
realized, there is nothing left to do  except
be more of that. It is at this stage that one moves from soul
work to God work, for this is what I am up
to! I will assume for the purposes of this
discussion that you are still up to soul work. You are still seeking to realize (make “real”)
Who You Truly Are. Life (I) will give you
bountiful opportunities to create that
(remember, life is not a process of
discovery,  life is a process of creation). You can create Who You Are over and over
again. Indeed, you do —every day. As
things now stand, you do not always come
up with the same answer, however. Given
an identical o uter experience, on day one
you may choose to be patient,  loving, and
kind in relationship to it. On day two you
may choose to be angry, ugly,  and sad. The Master is one who always comes up
with the same answer —and that answer is
always the highest choice. In this the Master is imminently predictable. Conversely, the student is completely
unpredictable. One can tell how one is
doing on the road to mastery by simply
noticing how predictably one makes the
highest choice in responding or reacting to
any situat ion. Of course, this throws open the question,
what choice is highest? That is a question around which have
revolved the philosophies and theologies of
man since the beginning of time. If the
question truly engages you, you are
already  on your way to maste ry. For it is still
true that most people continue to be
engaged  by another question altogether. Not, what is the highest choice, but what is
the most  profitable? Or how can I lose the
least? When life is lived from a standpoint of
damage control or optimu m advantage, the
true benefit of life is forfeited. The
opportunity is lost. The chance is missed. For a  life lived thusly is a life lived from
fear—and that life speaks a lie about you. For you are not fear, you are love. Love that
needs no protection, lo ve that cannot  be
lost. Yet you will never know this in your
experience if you continually answer the
second question and not the first. For only
a person who thinks there is something to
gain or to lose asks the second question. And only a person who sees  life in a
different way; who sees Self as a higher
being; who understands that winning or
losing is not the test, but only loving or
failing to love —only that person asks the
first. He who asks the second question says, “I
am my body.” She who asks the fi rst says,
“I am my soul.”
Yea, let all those who have ears to hear,
listen. For I tell you this: at the critical  juncture in all human relationships, there is
only one question:
What would love do now? No other question is relevant, no other
question is me aningful, no other question
has any importance to your soul. Now we come upon a very delicate point of
interpretation, for this principle of love -
sponsored action has been widely
misunderstood —and it is this
misunderstanding  which has led to the
resentment s and angers of life —which, in
turn, have caused so  many to stray from
the path. For centuries you have been taught that
love-sponsored action arises out of the
choice to be, do, and have whatever
produces the highest good for another. Yet I tell you this:  the highest choice is that
which produces the highest good for you. As with all profound spiritual truth, this
statement opens itself to immediate
misinterpretation. The mystery clears a bit
the moment one decides what is the
highest “good” one could do for oneself. And when the absolute highest choice is
made, the mystery dissolves, the circle
completes itself, and the highest good for
you becomes the highest good for another. It may take lifetimes to understand this —
and even more lifetimes to implement —for
this truth revolves around an even greater
one: What you do for your Self, you do for
another. What you do for another, you do
for the Self. This is because you and the other are one. And this is because... There is naught but You. All the Ma sters who have walked your
planet have taught this. (“Verily, verily, I say
unto you, inasmuch as ye have done it unto
one of the least of these my brethren,  ye
have done it unto Me.”) Yet this has
remained for most people merely a grand
esoteric truth, wi th little practical
application. In fact, it is the most practically
applicable “esoteric” truth of all time. It is important in relationships to remember
this truth, for without it relationships will  be
very difficult. Let’s go back to the practical appli cations
of this wisdom and step away from the
purely spiritual, esoteric aspect of it for
now. So often, under the old understandings,
people —well-meaning and well -
intentioned  and many very religious —did
what they thought would be best for the
other person  in their relationships. Sadly,
all this produced in many cases (in most
cases) was  continued abuse by the other. Continued mistreatment. Continued
dysfunction in the  relationship. Ultimately, the person trying to “do what is
right” by the other —to be quic k to forgive,
to show compassion, to continually look
past certain problems and behaviors —
becomes resentful, angry, and mistrusting,
even of God. For how can a just God
demand such unending suffering,
joylessness, and sacrifice, even in the
name of  love? The answer is, God does not. God asks
only that you include yourself among those
you love. God goes further. God suggests —
recommends —that you put yourself first. I do this knowing full well that some of you
will call this blasphemy, and therefore not
My wor d, and that others of you will do what
might be even worse: accept it as My  word
and misinterpret or distort it to suit your own
purposes; to justify unGodly acts. I tell you this —putting yourself first in the
highest sense never leads to an ungodly
act. If, therefore, you have caught yourself in an
unGodly act as a result of doing what is
best for you, the confusion is not in having put yourself first, but rather in
misunderstanding what is best for you. Of course, determining what is best for you
will req uire you to also determine what it  is
you are trying to do. This is an important
step that many people ignore. What are
you “up to”? What is your purpose in life? Without answers to these questions, the
matter of what is “best” in any given
circumstances w ill remain a mystery. As a practical matter —again leaving
esoterics aside —if you look to what is best
for you in these situations where you are
being abused, at the very least what you
will do is stop the abuse. And that will be
good for both you and your abuser. For
even  an abuser is abused when his abuse
is allowed to continue. This is not healing to the abuser but
damaging. For if the abuser finds that his
abuse is acceptable, what has he learned? Yet if the abuser finds that his abuse will  be
accepted n o more, what has he been
allowed to discover? Therefore, treating others with love does
not necessarily mean allowing others to do
as they wish. Parents learn this early with children. Adults are not so quick to learn it with other
adults, nor nation with nation. Yet despots cannot be allowed to flourish
but must be stopped in their despotism. Love of Self, and love of the despot,
demands it. This is the answer to your
question, “If love is all there is, how can
man ever justify war?”  Sometimes man must go to war to make
the grandest statement about who man
truly is: he who abhors war. There are times when you may have to give
up Who You Are in order to be Who  You
Are. There are Masters who have taught:


 your life changes. Y ou will know with certainty
that thos e suppr essed feelings have been af fecting the health of  your body when
you release them. And when yo u see all the circumstances of your life begin to
change f or the better, as they most definitely will, you will know through your
own experience that those feelings were holding your life back too. I once did this p ractice on a hurtful childhood experience that had stayed with me
all my life, and I can now no longer remember what the exper ience was; I only
remember releasing it. When I released the hurtful feeling that the memory
evoked, it took all of the thoughts of the memory with it, so much so that the
memory itself vanished! Hurtful memori es are heavy bu rdens for us to carry; they get in the way of us
having t he life we deserve, and they’re not who we are. Y ou ca n free yourself ofpainful memories. “Notice the feeling  beh ind every th ought and it will dissolve. It’ s a self-cleaning
mechanism. Us e the shortcut of dissolving feelings to dissolve hundreds of
negative thoughts by welcoming the feeling.”
My teacher
It’ s inspiring to know that releasing just one negative feeli ng will take out
hundreds if not thousands of negative thoughts with it. As you dissolve your
negative feelings, you take out thoughts of doubt, unworthiness, needing
approval from others, insecurity, lacking confidence, and every other kind of
negative though t that holds y ou back from a life filled with wonder and
continuous happiness. W ith every negative feeling that is released, your life will
soar. The Super Practice
I want to share with you an in valuable practice that my teacher gave me that
changed my life, and that I continue to use every single day. This is a simple but
powerful combi nation of the tw o most important and vital prac tices in this book
—welcoming an d staying as A w areness. My teacher says that w hile you stay as
A wareness, the body is an autom atic self-cleaning mechanism. What that means
is th at while you stay or rest as A wareness, the trapped ener gy from every
negative emotion is unwinding automatically and being released from your body
by itself! Y ou can sometimes fe el the ener gy unwinding around the area of your
chest. Step 1. W elcome Anything Negative
Open your heart and welcome any negative reactions, negative feelings, negative
sensations, negative thoughts or problems, in the moment they appear. Step 2. Stay as A war eness
Stay as A wareness by keeping your attention wide like the lens on a camera, so
it’ s not focused on any detail. Because A wareness is naturally welcoming, you will find after doing the Super
Practice for a w hile that the t wo steps mer ge into one. In the moment you
welcome, you’ll find that A wareness is instantaneously present. Since do ing this practice, I’ve noticed that negative emotions an d reactions have
become much weaker and eva porate quickly. I even reached a point where I
loved a negative emotion or reaction to come up, because it not only reminded
me to welcome it and stay as A wareness, but it felt so good  when it dissolved. I us e the same practice when a negative situation, circumstance, or problem
appears. I open my attention, open my heart, and welcome the negative feeling
about th e situati on, and then I stay as A wareness the best I can. (A way to stay as
A wareness that I have found to be invaluable is to love A wareness. Simply byloving A wareness you are giving your full attention to it.) I find that the negative
situation change s very soon af ter I do this practice. It actually must change,
because our resistance is what holds a negative situation to us! “In the state of that awareness, all suf fering ceases.”
Jan Frazier, fr om  When Fear Falls A way
A few years ago, I went through an event that would be considered by most
people intensely scary and stressful. However, due to welcoming and staying as
A wareness, the event didn’ t af fe ct me the way it would have be fore I knew these
practices. W ildfires were threatening to d estroy the community I live in. I was evacuated
from my house, yet felt a peaceful state of calm about the safety of my home. I
felt calm because I was fine with whatever happened. I had evacuated, and if I
had lost my house, I absolutel y knew it would be for the b est, and that life
needed to take m e in a dif feren t direction. The fire was out of control for many
weeks, d estroying everything in  its path. Eventually it loomed closer to my home
and was burning houses in the road where I live. But I felt no fear, and no
attachment to any outcome. I knew that I would remain happy no matter what
happened. W ith no resistance to any outcome, my house remained safe. I had
welcomed the situation, and I have no doubt that the peace and calm I felt
through those fires was due to the welcoming I had practiced in the past. “I’ve rea lized ho w much misery comes of resisting the present facts, or of living
in the past or th e future. I don’ t  think I realized how much pain I was in before. It’ s like I was hitting myself on the shin with a hammer for fifty years, and then
the hammer fell out of my hand.”
Jan Frazier, fr om  Opening the Door
T o be free of negative emotions is worth every second that you put into it. I have
been fee ling goo d most of the time since I discovered The Se cret in 2004, but
these da ys I exist mostly in a state of gentle happiness due to the knowledge and
practices I’m sharing with you in this book. Can you  imagin e living a single  day without any negative emot ion af fecting you
whatsoever, let alone living a month that way, or a year? If you didn’ t have
negative emotions, you wouldn ’ t have negative thoughts to contradict what you
want, an d you would become a magnet for anything and everything you want! When yo u exper ience this for yourself, then you’ll know that this is the true joy
of living.C H A P T E R  7  S u m m a r y
Happiness is your natural state of being, so if you don’ t feel
happiness right now, then you ha ve a negative feeling that is
stopping that happiness fr om being pr esent. Be awar e of a negative feeling without r esisting it,
expr essing it, or judging it in any way, and see that it’ s just a
feeling. The ener gy behind a negative feeling will naturally r elease
when yo u allow the feeling to be pr esent. It’ s an automatic
pr ocess. W elcoming is a practice that eradicates negative feelings. W elcoming is the opposite of r esisting. W elcoming says to a
negative feeling, “Y es, you ar e welcome her e.”
In th e beginning it can be help ful if, when you open your
attention, you also open your arms out to the sides of your
body. Y ou can consciously open your heart too. Use the welcoming pr ocess for a nything that makes you feel
bad, any negative thoughts or stories, negative feelings,
painful sensations or memories, and limiting beliefs. When you have allowed a bad fe eling to be pr esent and you
haven’ t suppr essed it, that feeling will never be as str ong in
you again. Every negative feeling is ther e to dir ect you back home to
who you ar e. They alert you to t he fact that you’r e believing
stories that ar e not true, so you can welc ome those feelings
and live  your life as the magnificent A war eness that you
truly ar e.
A negative emotion only arises when you’r e r eady to be fr ee
of it.When you r elease your negative feelings ar ound a subject
you feel str ongly about, you ar e r eleasing all the ener gy you
have focused on it and ar e  disempowering the
cir cumstances surr ounding the subject. When we welcome a suppr essed feeling evoked fr om a
memory, all the hundr eds and thousands of thoughts
attached to that memory will be r eleased with the feeling. The ligh tness, the happiness, and the “high” you feel as you
r elease the feelings attached to painful memories cannot be
described. The Super Practice
Step 1. W elcome anything negative. Step 2. Stay as A war eness (loving A war eness is one way to
stay as A war eness).C h a p t e r  8
No Mor e Suffering
“Here’ s the bottom line: suf fering is optional.”
Byr on Katie, fr om  A Mind at Home with Itself
Y ou are not meant to suf fer. And when you’re living as you r true self,
A wareness, you will never suf fer. It can be hard to imagine


2 tsp. rubbed sage
1/2 tsp. thyme
1 large clove garlic, crushed
Slice squash lengthwise and remove seeds. Combine remaining ingredients and fi ll squash
halves. Cover and bake at 300-325° F (149-163° C) for 1-1/2 hours or until squash is tender. Delicious with carrot sauce in Cauliflower and Carrot Sauce recipe (see p. X). Variation: For a delicious mild flavor, try using 6-8 whole garlic cloves. Crushing the
fresh garlic releases its strong aromatic oils, whereas using it uncut imparts a mild taste. Sweet Potato and Apple Bake
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 1 hour
Serves 2
8 oz. sweet potat oes
2 eating apples, sliced
a little water
a little sugar
allspice (optional)
Cook the sweet potatoes gently in their skins until just cooked. Allow to cool. Slice and put
into a baking dish alternating with layers of apple. Over each layer, sprinkle some water and a
little sugar (and allspice, if using). Bake at 300-350 ° F (149-177° C)  covered for 20 minutes,
then remove cover and bake for an additional 10 minutes. Serve as a main dish with a salad (if
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www.thegersonway.comTangy Sweet and Sour Casserole
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 1-1/2 to 2 hours
Serves 2
1 large (or two small) cooking apples, peeled and sliced
few slices of leek, sliced
1 small onion, peeled and sliced
1 small sweet potato, sliced
1 small parsnip, cored and chopped
bay leaf
1 tomato, skinned and sliced
1 large clove garlic, crushed
thyme
1 small zucchini, sliced
Peel and slice the apple, and arrange half the slices in the bottom of a casserole dish. Slice the
leek and arrange on top of the apple. Peel and slice the onion and add a layer. Slice the sweet
potato, core and chop the parsnip and add a further layer,  intermingling with the rest of the
apple slices. Put a bay leaf in the middle of the casserole. Skin the tomato and slice, adding a
further layer to the casserole. Crush the garlic and sprinkle over the tomato with the thyme,
and add a layer of sliced zucchini. Cover  and bake in the oven at 350 ° F (180° C) for 1-1/2 to 2
hours. Vegetable Casserole
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 1 hour
onions, sliced
tomatoes, sliced
leeks, sliced
potatoes
zucchini s
peppers
carrots
Using a heavy saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, slice a layer of either onions,  tomatoes or leeks
(or all three) and put layer in the bottom of the pan. Take an assortment of sliced, chopped or
cubed vegetables and put in layers until about 3/4 full. Add a little water if needed. Cook gently
until don e.
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www.thegersonway.comWinter Vegetable Casserole
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 2 hours
Serves 2
sweet potato
parsnip
swede (aka: rutabaga)
celery root
celery stalks
fennel root
tomatoes
Brussels sprouts
bay leaves
water (or soup stock)
fresh parsley, chopped
Chop, slice or dice any or all of the above ingredients (with the exception of the Brussels
sprouts and parsley). Put into a large casserole dish with the bay leaves and very little water (or
soup stock; see “‘Special Soup’ or ‘Hippocrates Soup’” in Chapter 12, “Preparing Food and
Juices—The Basic Rules,” p. X)  to stop the vegetables from sticking. Cover and cook slowly at
325° F (170° C ) for 1-1/2 hours. Trim and halve the Brussels sprouts, add to the casserole  and
continue to cook for another 1/2 hour. Sprinkle with fresh, chopped parsley just before serving. Zucchini  and Potato Bake
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 1-1/2 hours
Serves 2
1 lb. zucchini, finely sliced
1 lb. potatoes, finely sliced
2 medium onions, finely sliced
2 cloves garlic, crushed
10 oz. yogurt
fresh parsley, chopped
Finely slice the zucchini, potatoes and onions. Place alternate layers of zucchini, potatoes and
onions in a casserole dish,  adding a sprinkling of crushed garlic between the layers. Cook in
the oven at 300-350 ° F (149-177 ° C) for about 1-1/2 hours. Meanwhile, crush the second garlic
clove and add to the yogurt. When the dish is cooked, remove from the oven and spread the
yogurt mixture on top. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top and serve immediately. Copyright © Charlotte Gerson, 2007. All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced in any medium, print or electronic without prior written permission from the author.Page 281Healing the Gerson Way—Defeating Cancer and Other Chronic Diseases
www.thegersonway.comZucchini with Garlic and Parsley
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 35 minutes
Serves 2
1 lb. zucchini
3 tbsp. parsley, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
juice of 1 lemon
flaxseed oil
Chop both ends off the zucchinis  and cook whole. While they are cooking, finely chop the
parsley and crush the garlic. Mix with the lemon juice and flaxseed oil. Put into a serving bowl. When the zucchinis  are cooked, halve lengthwise (if small) or slice thickly (if lar ge). While still
hot, add to the serving bowl and toss in the mixture. Serve immediately with oven -roasted bell
peppers, a baked potato and a green salad. Zucchini  with Mint
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Serves 2
4 small zucchinis
2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp. water
2 tbsp. chopped mint
Cook the zucchinis  gently until just cooked but firm. C ut both ends off, then cut diagonally into
thin slices. Put into a small casserole dish. Mix the apple cider vinegar, water and chopped mint
and pour over the sliced zucchini. Bake gently in the oven at 300° F (149° C)  until warmed
through. Then leave to cool and serve with a baked potato and a green salad. Copyright © Charlotte Gerson, 2007. All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced in any medium, print or electronic without prior written permission from the author.Page 282Healing the Gerson Way—Defeating Cancer and Other Chronic Diseases
www.thegersonway.comDesserts
Applesauce, Cooked
3 medium apples, pared, cored and sliced
honey (or sugar)
Put apple slices in saucepan half covered with cold water. Add honey (or sugar) to taste. Boil
until soft, about 15 minutes. Put through food mill and mix with honey. Applesauce, Fresh
3 medium apples, pared, cored and sliced
honey (or sugar)
Add honey (or sugar) to taste. Run apples through the grinder portion of the juicer. Season to
taste and enjoy. Apple Spice Cake
1/4 cup honey (or maple syrup)
1 cup fresh applesauce
1-1/2 cups oat flour
3/4 cup triticale flour
3/4 cup sugar
pinch of allspice
pinch of mace
1/4 tsp. coriander
2 cups raisins (or chopped dates)
Crumb topping:
2/3 cup rolled oats
1/3 cup maple syrup (or honey)
pinch of allspice
pinch of mace
Combine honey (or maple syrup), applesauce and flours. Sift together sugar, allspice, mace and
coriander. Add raisins (or dates). Combine wet and dry ingredients. Pour into nonstick oblong
bake pan. For crumb topping, buzz oats briefly in blender to make a finer flake. Mix spices with oats. Mix in enough maple syrup (or honey) to make a crumbly mixture. When the crumb topping is
made, sprinkle on top. Bake at 325° F (163° C) for 40 minutes or until cake tests done. Serve
with a spoonful of fresh applesauce


 hex or just people’s envy,
in short, all the negative energy is located in
these pathological zones. During dry fasting the
old ‘dead’ water is replaced with high -quality,
energetically renewed, ‘live’ water, synthesized
by the body itself. Dry fasting is, first and foremost, intense spir-
itual work, intended to clean the soul and body
of the essences feeding off them, which also
strengthens will power and the power of positive
thinking in the initial stage of evolution. Dry
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lution in terms of both mechanics and spirit us-
ing all the organs of the body. The reason is that
after at least 7 -10 days, negative energy essences,
sensing their death in the absence of food, start
to come out of you, since they can’t stand dry
fasting and positive vibrations radiating from
you. Especially if you support all this with posi-
tive actions. Dry fasting gives you a reserve of
energy. It seems unbelievable: how can a person
not eat anything, spend their energy, but  still
have increased energy levels? But there’s no par-
adox. When the body is devoid of organic food,
it begins to intensely consume subtle energy
from space and the environment. With transi-
tion to normal nutrition, the hyper -restoration
effect comes into action — the body starts to
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fasting, luckily it has all the relevant capabilities
at that point. After all, thanks to fasting the chak-
ras are cleansed along with the energy channels,
which lots of abilitie s depend on. After the end
of a fast, the time of sleep decreases to 4 -5 hours,
a person literally gains strength, they’re boiling
over with energy. This remarkable state lasts for
a long time if a person eats healthy, exercises and
spends time outdoors. Special effects
Here are the gifts which everybody receives
from dry fasting along with the cure from the ill-
nesses that had tormented them for a long time,
and which (not a single one of them!) are, of
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calming of the whole body. • First of all, the general perception abilities are
greatly increased —  tactile, skin sensitivity
and the sense of smell are heightened, which
produces interesting effects. You’ll be able to
feel through the shop window, to sense the
taste of the foods there, to know that a certain
egg in fridge is already not fresh, to remotely
perceive that there’s something wrong with the
food, which can actually just turn out to be an
excess of preservatives. In pronounced cases of
perception incr ease you’ll have no problems
guessing the contents of a tin with no label on
it. • During fasting, sweat secretion almost stops
— the skin turns from a secretor to an
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with a substance, not only does it start to be
absorbed, but you can also feel the taste of the
substance in your mouth. Thus, if you have
to cook food for others during your fast, you
can determine ‘by touch’, if there’s enough
salt in the soup. But I wouldn’t advise you to
knead dough, the oil will be  absorbed by your
hands, rather than by the food. • A person’s intuition increases intensely dur-
ing dry fasting. Just like a cat, one may begin
feeling pathological or, on the contrary, heal-
ing energetic zones. Interestingly, they’re
different for every pers on
• Sometimes people develop telepathic abili-
ties, they begin to understand each other
without words. Copyright © Vera Giovanna Bani 2019 www.dryfasting.infoThis Ebook was purchased by Gilberto Franchi email: gilbertofranchi@hotmail.fr• Those who fast regularly notice that fasting
enhances willpower. Iron -strong determina-
tion is undoubtedly necessary for achieving
success in any difficult undertaking. A 24 -
hour abstinence from food makes a person
mentally stronger and prepares them for
making a prudent choice and then acting
with firm determination. • Fasting awakens the (often lost) sense of how
much food and water a person really needs to
sustain their life. During abstinence from
food, a person experiences certain suffering. On the one hand, it naturally develops com-
passion for others suffering from hunger,
with barely enough to sustain oneself. Only
after having the same experience yoursel f,
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of the poor and wretched. • If you were sensitive to cold, often came
down with the flu, your feet were cold and,
consequently, you couldn’t fall asleep for a
long time — after dry fasting you will become
resist ant to cold. • If you had grey hair and it was falling out, af-
ter fasting it will become thicker and regain
its color. • If you had poor vision, it often improves after
a dry fast. • If the whites of your eyes were yellow, they
will become clear white. • If you snored during sleep, your breathing
will become even and silent, you will stop
grinding teeth in your sleep. Copyright © Vera Giovanna Bani 2019 www.dryfasting.infoThis Ebook was purchased by Gilberto Franchi email: gilbertofranchi@hotmail.fr• If you suffered from bad mouth odor, your
breath will become clean and odorless. • If you were bothered by morning bitterness
in the mouth, the taste  in the mouth will al-
ways be sweet and fresh. • Yellow plaque on teeth disappears. They be-
come pearl -white. • If your teeth were loose (paradontosis), they
will sit in the gums more firmly. • If you had a persistently runny nose, fasting
completely cures this pr oblem. • If you had hypertension (or hypotension),
your blood pressure comes back to normal. • Insomnia vanishes and deep wholesome
sleep is restored. • Sexual activity increases and grows stronger. Copyright © Vera Giovanna Bani 2019 www.dryfasting.infoThis Ebook was purchased by Gilberto Franchi email: gilbertofranchi@hotmail.fr• A person becomes 10 -15 years younger
working-efficiency- wise. Of course, many health benefits listed here can
be achieved by any kind of fasting, but during
dry fasting they can be achieved more effectively
and within shorter timeframes. 9. How to properly prepare your body
for dry fasting? NOTE:! Never conduct dry fasting without
trying water  fasting first! 9.1. Bowel cleansing. Introduction
You might believe that preliminary cleansing
was invented by all those boring theorists who
don’t understand that people who want to fast
have job s, and are therefore busy. Thus, you start
Copyright © Vera Giovanna Bani 2019 www.dryfasting.infoThis Ebook was purchased by Gilberto Franchi email: gilbertofranchi@hotmail.frfasting completely unprepared. Inside the colon,
which ends with the anus, in the pockets of the
colon hides a greenish, clay -like substance with
a very unpleasant smell, which is called fecal
stones. It is very hard to rinse out just with water
and over the years it can grow so bulky that it
blocks the passage in the colon, requiring painful
surgery in order to clean out these stones. In
some especially neglected cases, up to 25 kilo-
grams of these stones are taken  out of the pa-
tient’s colon. To be sure, such fasting, without
bowel cleansing, has few benefits. First of all, you
feel strong hunger during fasting all the time. That’s because fecal masses, fecal stones, and the
juice produced by them, which is being ab sorbed
by the body from the bowels during fasting, poi-
son you once and for all. Furthermore, when
Copyright © Vera Giovanna Bani 2019 www.dryfasting.infoThis Ebook was purchased by Gilberto Franchi email: gilbertofranchi@hotmail.fryou, after finally having scrupulously and stoi-
cally endured the entire process until the end,
begin coming out of a fast, you once again per-
fect your fasting  technique and immediately eat
as much as you can hold. Naturally, when a person stops eating, eventu-
ally they start having a cleansing crisis, which is
accompanied by unpleasant sensations, and the


. Pour	into	a	glass
and	drink	immediately.Energy-Boosting	Smoothie
(Ready	in	about	10	minutes	|	Servings	1)

Ingredients

1. 1	cup	water

1. 1/2	mango

1. 1	cup	baby	spinach

1. 1/3	cup	baby	carrots

1. 1/2	cup	cauliflower	florets

1. 1/4	cup	blueberries,	or	to	taste

1. 1	stalk	celery

1. 1/2	orange,	peeled

1. 1	tablespoon	honey

Directions

1. Combine	all	ingredients	in	your	blender. 2. Blend	on	high	speed	until	smooth	and	uniform.Pumpkin	Greek	Yogurt
(Ready	in	about	5	minutes	|	Servings	1)
Ingredients

1. 4	cubes	ice

1. 1	cup	milk

1. 1/3	cup	pumpkin	puree

1. 1/3	cup	Greek	yogurt

1. 1/2	frozen	banana,	cut	into	chunks

1. 1	pinch	ground	cinnamon

1. 1	pinch	ground	nutmeg

1. 1	teaspoon	vanilla	extract

Directions

1. Place	all	ingredients	in	your	blender. 2. Cover	and	blend	until	the	smoothie	reaches	your	desired	consistency. 3. Pour	into	a	glass	and	serve	immediately.INFUSED	WATER	RECIPESStrawberry	Infused	Water
(Ready	in	about	15	minutes	|	Servings	4)

Ingredients

1. 4	cups	water

1. 4	tablespoons	molasses

1. 6	cups	strawberries,

hulled

1. 2	limes,	squeezed

Directions

1. Combine	water	and	molasses,	and	stir	thoroughly	until	it	is	well	combined. 2. Mix	strawberries	in	a	blender. 3. Add	strawberry	puree	to	molasses	mixture;	add	lime	juice. 4. Lastly,	stir	well	and	serve. The	water	helps	you	improve	overall	healthCooling	Orange	Delight
(Ready	in	about	15	minutes	|	Servings	4)

Ingredients

1. 2	cups	cold	water

1. 1	cup	fresh	orange	juice

1. 1	tablespoon	ground	fresh	ginger

1. 3	cups	sparkling	water

1. Orange	slices,	for	garnish

Directions

1. Combine	water,	orange	juice,	and	fresh	ginger	in	your	blender;	process
until	everything	is	well	blended. 2. Strain	mixture	over	a	pitcher. Pour	in	sparkling	water	just	before	serving. 3. Serve	over	ice	and	garnish	with	orange	slices.Citrus	Sunrise
(Ready	in	about	15	minutes	|	Servings	4)

Ingredients

1. 1	small-sized	orange,	peeled	and	sliced. 1. 6	strawberries,	quartered,	frozen. 1. Pre-steeped	Chamomile	leaves

1. Water

Directions

1. Mix	all	the	ingredients	in	your	blender	until	it	is	smooth	and	uniform. 2. Add	water	to	a	pitcher	until	full	just	before	serving. 3. You	can	add	new	water	when	your	bottle	or	a	pitcher	is	half-way	empty. 4. This	water	can	ease	a	stress	and	calm	headache. Enjoy!Vanilla	Strawberry	Water
(Ready	in	about	15	minutes	|	Servings	4)

Ingredients

1. 4	frozen	strawberries,	hulled	and	quartered. 1. 2	vanilla	beans,	sliced	lengthwise

1. 1	cup	water

Directions

1. Mix	strawberries	in	your	blender. Transfer	to	your	bottle. Add	vanilla	beans
and	water. Allow	to	stand	in	a	fridge. 2. You	can	add	new	water	when	the	bottle	is	half-way	empty. 3.<|eot_id|><|begin_of_text|>Summarize the following text section accurately and concisely. Maintain specific details and numerical information, and use anti-repetition mechanisms:

        Juice	the	ingredients	and	transfer	to	the	serving	glasses. 2. This	amazing	juice	is	your	‘fountain	of	youth’. Summertime	Mint	Juice
(Ready	in	about	15	minutes	|	Servings	2)

Ingredients

1. 1/2	cup	strawberries

1. 1	celery	rib

1. 1	handful	mint	leaves

1. 2	handfuls	spinach

1. 1	apple

Directions

1. Throw	your	ingredients	into	a	juicer.<|eot_id|><|begin_of_text|>
Q: What is the name of the juice that is described as a "fountain of youth"?,
A: Summertime Mint Juice
Q: What is the primary benefit of the juice "Bok Choy and Carrot Juice"?,
A: It can help to improve your memory, digestion, and overall well-being.
Q: What is the main ingredient in the "Pineapple and Coconut Milk" smoothie?,
A: Coconut milk
Q: What is the primary benefit of the "Chamomile and Lemon Tea"?,
A: It can help to ease stress and calm headaches.
Q: What is the name of the drink that contains pomegranate and orange juice?,
A: Pomegranate Orange Iced Tea<|eot_id|><|begin_of_text|>This	water	can	help	you	to	maintain	normal	blood	sugar	level.Spicy-Cool	Zesty	Water
(Ready	in	about	10	minutes	|	Servings	2)

Ingredients

1. 1	cucumber,	peeled	and	sliced	lengthwise

1. 1	lemon,	sliced

1. 1	teaspoon	fresh	ginger	root,	slivered

1. 4	fresh	mint	leaves,	gently	scrunched

1. 2	cups	water

Directions

1. Combine	all	the	above	ingredients. 2. Note:	You	should	be	able	to	refill	your	bottle	with	flavored	water	for	1	to	3
times	before	needing	to	replace	ingredients. Enjoy!Cucumber	Spearmint	Water
(Ready	in	about	10	minutes	|	Servings	4)

Ingredients

1. 1	small-sized	lemon,	peeled	and	sliced. 1. 1	small-sized	cucumber,

peeled	and	sliced

1. 6	fresh	leaves

spearmint	gently	scrunched

1. Filtered	water

Directions

1. Simply	add	the	lemon	and	cucumber	to	the	glass;	mash	and	breakdown
them	using	your	wooden	spoon. 2. Then,	gently	bruise	the	spearmint	leaves	to	release	the	natural	extracts. 3. Lastly,	add	filtered	water	and	drink! 4. Spearmint	is	loaded	with	vital	nutrients,	vitamins,	and	antioxidants.Herby	Grapefruit	Water
(Ready	in	about	10	minutes	|	Servings	4)

Ingredients

1. 1	grapefruit,	peeled	and	sliced

1. 2	tablespoons	sage

1. 1	sprig	rosemary

1. 1	tablespoon	mint

1. 1	tablespoon	basil

1. 2	cups	sparkling	water

Directions

1. Place	grapefruit	in	the	glass;	mash	it	with	your	spoon. 2. Then,	mash	the	herbs	and	add	to	the	prepared	grapefruit. 3. Lastly,	add	sparkling	water	and	serve	over	ice!Citrus	and	Cilantro	Treat
(Ready	in	about	10	minutes	|	Servings	4)

Ingredients

1. 1	lemon,	peeled	and	sliced

1. 1	lime,	peeled	and	sliced

1. 1	grapefruit,	peeled	and	sliced

1. 2	tablespoons	fresh	cilantro

Directions

1. Place	the	ingredients	in	a	large	jar	with	lid. Fill	up	the	jar	with	filtered
water. 2. Now	keep	it	in	the	fridge;	allow	your	water	to	stand	for	a	few	hours. 3. Drink	well	chilled	and	enjoy. The	water	helps	you	improve	overall	healthCitrus	and	Pear	Water
(Ready	in	about	10	minutes


 drug sildenafil, known
by the commercial name V iagra, works by releasing nitric oxide into the
bloodstream, which opens the capillaries in the genitals and elsewhere.) Nasal breathing alone can boost nitric oxide sixfold, which is one of the
reasons we can absorb about 18 percent more oxygen than by just breathing
through the mouth. Mouth taping, Burhenne said, helped a five-year -old
patient of his overcome ADHD, a condition directly attributed to breathing
dif ficulties during sleep. It helped Burhenne and his wife cure their ownsnoring and breathing problems. Hundreds of other patients reported similar
benefits. The whole thing seemed a little sketchy until Ann Kearney, a doctor of
speech-language pathology at the Stanford V oice and Swallowing Center,
told me the same. Kearney helped rehabilitate patients who had swallowing
and breathing disorders. She swore by mouth taping. Kearney herself had spent years as a mouthbreather due to chronic
congestion. She visited an ear, nose, and throat specialist and discovered
that her nasal cavities were blocked with tissue. The specialist advised that
the only way to open her nose was through sur gery or medications. She
tried mouth taping instead. “The first night, I lasted five minutes before I ripped it of f,” she told me. On the second night, she was able to tolerate the tape for ten minutes. A
couple of days later, she slept through the night. W ithin six weeks, her nose
opened up. “It’ s a classic example of use it or lose it,” Kearney said. T o prove her
claim, she examined the noses of 50 patients who had under gone
laryngectomies, a procedure in which a breathing hole is cut into the throat. W ithin two months to two years, every patient was suf fering from complete
nasal obstruction. Like other parts of the body, the nasal cavity responds to whatever
inputs it receives. When the nose is denied regular use, it will atrophy. This
is what happened to Kearney and many of her patients, and to so much of
the general population. Snoring and sleep apnea often follow. Keeping the nose constantly in use, however, trains the tissues inside the
nasal cavity and throat to flex and stay open. Kearney, Burhenne, and so
many of their patients healed themselves this way: by breathing from their
noses, all day and all night. How to apply mouth tape, or “sleep tape” as it’ s also called, is a matter
of personal preference, and everyone I talked to had their own technique. Burhenne liked to place a small piece horizontally over the lips; Kearney
preferred a fat strip over the entire mouth. The internet was filled with
suggestions. One guy used eight pieces of inch-wide tape to create a sort of
tape goatee. Another used duct tape. A woman suggested taping the entire
lower half of the face. T o me, these methods are ridiculous and excessive. Looking for an
easier way, over the last few days I conducted my own experiments withblue painter ’ s tape, which smelled weird, and Scotch tape, which crinkled. Band-Aids were too sticky. Eventually I realized that all I or anyone really needed was a postage-
stamp-size piece of tape at the center of the lips—a Charlie Chaplin
mustache moved down an inch. That’ s it. This approach felt less
claustrophobic and allowed a little space on the sides of the mouth if I
needed to cough or talk. After much trial and error, I settled on 3M Nexcare
Durapore “durable cloth” tape, an all-purpose sur gical tape with a gentle
adhesive. It was comfortable, had no chemical scent, and didn’ t leave
residue. In the three nights since I started using this tape, I went from snoring
four hours to only ten minutes. I’d been warned by Burhenne that sleep tape
won’ t do anything to help treat sleep apnea. My experience suggested
otherwise. As my snoring disappeared, so did apnea. I’d suf fered up to two dozen apnea events in the mouthbreathing phase,
but last night had zero. I suf fered no creepy insomniac hallucinations, no
late-night ruminations on Homo habilis  or Edward Gorey. I never woke up
needing to pee. I didn’ t have to, because my pituitary gland was likely
releasing vasopressin. I was finally sleeping soundly. Meanwhile, Olsson went from snoring half the night to not snoring for
even a minute. His apnea events dropped from 53 to zero. The bright-eyed,
cotton-haired Swede I’d felt so guilty about abusing had been reborn. Earlier today he was smiling, so convinced of sleep tape’ s healing power
that he kept a piece of it stuck to his lips for the rest of the morning. Sleep, and life, had become something that Olsson and I embraced
again. Now, sitting in bed, with a little stamp of white tape stuck to my lips,
I flipped to the last page in Catlin’ s Br eath of Life, the final paragraph he’d
ever publish in his long life of research. “And if I were to endeavor to bequeath to posterity the most important
Motto which human language can convey, it should be in three words—
SHUT -YOUR-MOUTH. . . . Where I would paint and engrave it, in every
Nursery, and on every Bed-post  in the Universe, its meaning could not be
mistaken. “And if obeyed,” he continued, “its importance would soon be realized.”Four
EXHALE
Every morning at 9:00, after Olsson and I have finished our testing and split
of f for solo time, I roll out a mat on my living room floor and work on
becoming a little more immortal. The path to everlasting life involves a lot of stretching: back bends, neck
bends, and twirling, each one a holy and ancient practice that had been
passed down in secrecy from one Buddhist monk to another for 2,500 years. Olsson and I need this stretching; even if we breathe through the nose
twenty-four hours a day, it won’ t help much unless we’ve got the lung
capacity to hold in that air. Just a few minutes of daily bending and
breathing can expand lung capacity. W ith that extra capacity we can expand
our lives. The stretches, called the Five T ibetan Rites, came to the W estern world,
and to me, by way of writer Peter Kelder, who was known as a lover of
“books and libraries, words and poetry.”
In the 1930s, Kelder was sitting on a park bench in southern California
when an elderly stranger struck up a conversation. The man, whom he
called Colonel Bradford, had spent decades in India with the British Army. The Colonel was old—all sloping shoulders, gray hair, and wobbly legs—
but he believed there was a cure for aging and that it was locked up in a
monastery in the Himalayas. The usual mystical stuf f occurred up there: the
sick became healthy, poor became rich, old became young. Kelder and the
Colonel stayed in touch and shared many conversations. Then, one day, the
old man hobbled away, desperate to find this Shangri-La before he drew his
last breath.Four years passed until Kelder received a call from his building’ s
doorman. The Colonel was waiting downstairs. He looked 20 years
younger. He was standing straight, his face vibrant and alive, and his once-
balding head was covered in thick, dark hair. He’d found the monastery,
studied the ancient manuscripts, and learned restorative practices from the
monks. He’d reversed aging through nothing more than stretching and
breathing. Kelder described these techniques in a slim booklet titled The Eye of
Revelation,  published in 1939. Few people bothered to read it; fewer
believed it. Kelder ’ s yarn was likely fabricated, or at minimum grossly
exaggerated. However, the lung-expanding stretches he described are rooted
in actual exercises that date back to 500 BCE. T ibetans had used these
methods for millennia to improve physical fitness, mental health,
cardiovascular function, and, of course, extend life. —
More recently, science has begun measuring what the ancient T ibetans
understood intuitively. In the 1980s, researchers with the Framingham
Study, a 70-year longitudinal research program focused on heart disease,
attempted to find out if lung size really did correlate to longevity. They
gathered two decades of data from 5,200 subjects, crunched the numbers,
and discovered that the greatest indicator of life span wasn’ t genetics, diet,
or the amount of daily exercise, as many had suspected. It was lung
capacity. The smaller and less ef ficient lungs became, the quicker subjects got
sick and died. The cause of deterioration didn’ t matter. Smaller meant
shorter. But lar ger lungs equaled longer lives. Our ability to breathe full breaths was, according to the researchers,
“literally a measure of living capacity.” In 2000, University of Buf falo
researchers ran a similar study, comparing lung capacity in a group of more
than a thousand subjects


 Doshas localize. Since dietary indiscretion is the most common cause in the majority of
diseases, changes in diet are often the single most importa nt aspect of
therapy. Whenever feasible A yurveda always favors gradual over instantaneous
cures to prevent unnecessary sh ocks to the system. Gradual e limination ofaddictions is less disrupting to your internal balance than is the immediate,
“cold turkey” procedure. Since a n or ganism always needs time t o acclimatize
itself to its new state, medica l treatment too, should never be stopped
abruptly. As each  individual is unique, ea ch patient requires a dif ferent treatment
program. In as much as all phy sical diseases are caused, either directly or
indirectly by Dosha imbalance,  all treatment is based fundame ntally on the
treatment of the Doshas. When Digestive T oxins are present in the digestive
tract, treatment usually begins with a near -total fast of one to two days to
digest a nd remove the accumulated toxins and to prepare the body for
purification. The Dos has are actively excreted from the body by Five Purifications
(panchakarma): emesis (therapeutic vomiting), pur gation, enema, nasal
medication, and  bloodletting. Before any form of purification is performed,
the Dosha to be eliminated must be made to leave the tissues to which it has
strayed, and return to its reservoir or gans in the digestive tract. This “change
of Dosha direction” is usually done by applying medicated oils to the body
and thus  inducin g it to sweat. Once a Dosha has returned back to its reservoir
or gan, su bstances are administered to encourage it to increase i ts force there. For exa mple, before emesis, which is often used to relieve Kapha, some
doctors increase  Kapha by giving the patient a mixture of yogurt, molasses
and salt. Only th en is vomiting induced. Similar procedures are  followed for
the other Doshas. Emesis (therapeutic vomiting) is the main purification method for
Kapha, though pur gation may also be used. Emesis is a strong purification
technique as it removes mucus and other undesirable substances from the
stomach, chest and other locations where Kapha concentrates, and
encourages an upward flow of ener gy in contrast to Kapha’ s n ormal heavy,
downward move ment. In contrast purification for V ata should be mild so as
to re strain its no rmally intense nature. The purification of choi ce for V ata is
enema because it helps V ata’ s downward movement (being Airy it tends to
flow up ward), a nd does not rem ove much material from the b ody (as V ata
people t end to lack physical substance). Besides it does not  weaken the
digestive fire as emesis and pu r gation do. Pur gation and blood letting are
preferred purification techniques for the removal of excess Pi tta because it
concentrates in the digestive tr act and in the blood with its i nherent heat.Emesis i s also employed sometimes for Pitta if it is trying to escape the body
by moving upward (causing such symptoms as nausea and heartburn). Purification is only administered, however, if the patient is relatively
strong and the disease is relatively weak. In other cases, and during
childhood, old age, pregnancy, a nd other such circumstances palliation of the
Doshas alone is performed. Palliation is a seven-step procedure which
includes medicine to digest toxins, medicine to increase the digestive fire,
appropriate diet  and drinks, exe rcise, sunbathing, and exposure  to fresh-air,
each prescribed according to the patient’ s requirements. A yurvedic medicines
are prepared from a wide va riety of substances derived from animal,
vegetable and mineral sources a nd produced in the forms of medicated pills,
powders, jams, wines, milks, ghees (clarified butter) and oils. Each Do sha requires a unique th erapeutic strategy for the restoration of
internal balance. Specifically, V ata’ s main remedies are heat and oil,
externally and internally, becau se they counteract its dry and cold qualities. Salty taste works best in small amounts both in medicine and food, since it
improves appetite and digestion, and is antispasmodic and slightly laxative. Only thereafter sour and sweet tastes are considered and employed. Medicinal wines are beneficial, as are medicines which have been potentiated
one hun dred or one thousand times. Massage of all kinds is very  desirable. In
certain cases shock treatments, “de-memorizing therapy” (so mething like
“de-programming”), and binding are used. The patient’ s anxieties should be
eliminated, and he or she should be furnished plenty of entertainment and
total relaxation to promote a free flow of Prana in the channels of body and
mind. Pitta, na turally needs to be co oled. Bitter taste performs this best,
followed by sweet and astringent. Sweet-smelling scents (perfumes, incense,
flowers) help to overcome Pit ta’ s strong odor. Especially ef ficacious are
sandalwood, lot us and rose, all  of which provide a cooling ef fect as well. Cool showers, moon-bathing, pearl necklaces, white clothes, and sojourn in
green ga rdens am id fountains are other means to calm the system. When Pitta
is permi tted to increase, it infla mes the body’ s tissues thus interrupting the
flow of Prana in the channels. This can be ameliorated by reducing Pitta’ s
native intensity with soothing m usic and by meditation to quie ten the mind. Regular consumption of raw food and a job or hobby of an absorbing nature
are other routines that should be followed for a timely recovery.Kapha requires intensity and act ivity to break up its natural inertia and
lethar gy. The pungent taste, com posed as it is of the Fire and Air Elements, is
the best Kapha-controlling taste, followed by bitter and astri ngent. When
toxins are present, bitter should first be utilized to clear the channels before
pungent things are employed to reawaken the digestive fire. The astringent
taste is utilized if excess “mois ture” removal is required. All medicines and
foods sh ould be hot, intense and  dry. Aged wines and liqueurs in small doses,
nights without sleep, frequent sexual intercourse, vigorous exercise like
wrestling, running and jumping to cause copious sweating, fasting, smoking,
rough dry warm clothes, and extremely hot baths all decrease Kapha. Saddling Kapha patients with responsibilities and preventing them from
indulging in their normal stupor helps to overcome their internal stagnation. The typical A yurvedic treatmen t consists of a remedy, a vehicle, and a
diet regimen. While remedies are most commonly administered either
through mouth or through anus (i.e. by enema), those that tar get structures in
the throat and head are frequently administered through the nostrils. Pastes
and oils are usu ally applied locally, though in certain conditions whole-body
application is used to exert a systemic ef fect. The vehicle helps the remedy
by proper digestion and absorption, and catalyzes its ef fect so as to reduce the
dose and thus prevent possible s ide-ef fects. While hot water can be used as a
vehicle for almost all preparations, other common vehicles include honey,
ghee, oil, jams, and wines. Most substance s used as medicines can be employed singly or in
combination, the choice depending primarily on the physician’ s preference. Single d rugs possess the virtue of simplicity, while compounds are usually
formulated from several substances which share specific therapeutic qualities
and so syner gize with each oth er. Since most medicaments can af fect the
body in more th an one way, spe cific vehicles are prescribed to help tar get the
medicine. The way  in which substances are prepared for administration d epends
on the purpose for which they are to be used. For example, aloe vera is used
in po wdered form to purify the uterus or the digestive tract, in c rude form as
the juic e to soothe burns or ulcers, and as a medicinal w ine for liver
disorders. Some times the preparation of the substance is limited  by its nature,
i.e. while it is easy to obtain juic e from a pulpy leaf like aloe it may be almost
impossible to do so from more fibrous leaves, which will  have to bepowdered, decocted, or otherwise extracted. The nature of the Dosha
involved also af fects formulation: Kapha conditions often do better with
dried powders, V ata problems w ith medicated oils and medicinal wines, and
Pitta disturbances with fresh juices and medicated ghees (see illustration 17). Minerals need to be purified as well as “humanized” before they
become fit for c onsumption by human beings. Most minerals are transformed
into bhasma (literally, “ash”); these “ashes” are prepared by incinerating the
mineral in the p resence of specific herbal or animal substances. The average
mineral must be inc


 optional1/2 cup (125 mL) pomegranate seeds, optional
In a saucepan, combine Parsnip Purée, tomatoes and juices, chicken broth,
chickpeas and nutmeg. Bring to a simmer over high heat, stirring frequently
T aste and add salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with pomeg ranate jelly
and seeds, if using. P e p p e r s
THE WHOLE PEPPER F AMIL Y ( CAPSICUM)  of sweet and ho t fleshy
pods is fascinating and complicated at the same time. Most popular for
preserves and pickling mixtures are the sweet green, red, yellow  or orange
bell peppers (Capsicum annuum),  which are lar ge and thick fleshed, with a
sweet, crisp taste. A variety of sweet bell peppers are on display at the San
Francisco Ferry Building Farmers Market, left. Some hot chiles are pickled on their own or with other vegetables, and some are used in sweet herb
and fruit jellies and other preserves. Chile pe ppers, w hile still of the  Capsicum  gen us, may be sweet or hot an d
are native to M exico and tropical America. Both sweet an d hot chile
peppers are preserved in salsa and jelly or pickled whole. There are many
cultivars of chile peppers available, and many are sold under a confusing
variety o f names. Hot chile peppers are rated for their degree of  heat by the
amount of the capsaicin they contain.Colour is not so much an indication of the cultivar as it is of maturity. Most bell peppers mature
green to red, although some hybrids mature yellow, orange and even purple or chocolate colour. Here
(left) we see one pepper beginning to ripen red in the basket full of green bell peppers. Good Pr eserving V arieties
The big question in deciding w hat variety of pepper to use in preserves is
this: do you wan t sweet or heat? The following is a short list of some sweet
pepper cultivars. Sweet Peppers
Godfather Hybrid:  A classic Italian pepper that is excellent for grilling and roasting because of its
flat, elongated shape, which also makes it good for pickling. Chocolate Belle:  A hybrid tiny sweet bell pepper that is the colour of chocolate. The colour does
fade when pickled, but the size makes it a good pickling choice.Golden Baby Belle:  A bright yellow, sweet little bell pepper that is perfect for stuf fed hors
d’oeuvres. The size and colour are ideal for pickling. Cubanelle:  Sweet Italian banana-type pepper with superb flavour; thick skinned and good for
grilling; for sweet pickles and other preserves where heat is not desire. Biscayne Sweet:  Ripens from light yellow-green to red (above, we see all three stages of ripening);
excellent for grilling, pickling and preserving. Carmen Sweet:  Delicious sweet taste when ripe red; excellent for roasting, grilling, canning and for
red pepper sauce.Orange Grande:  A sweet bell pepper that matures to a glossy bright orange. Redstart:  Most sweet bell peppers are picked when green, those that are left on the plant to mature
to red being more expensive. This cultivar ripens to red early, giving it the advantage over most
sweet bell
Super ette Sweet  (left) and Sweet Savannah  (right) are two sweet banana-type peppers that have
been developed by Stokes to grow to a size that fits canning jars. Pur chasing/Storing
1 lar ge bell pepper yields 1-1/4 cups (300 mL) chopped. Y ou will need ab out 8 lar ge ban ana chile peppers for 1 quart
(1 L). Select firm, plump fruits with clear, bright skin. There should be no touch
of damage or bruising. Good W ithSpicy herbs such as rosemary, basil, bay, thyme, chervil,
tarragon. Cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg (hot chiles). Other vegetable s, such as oni ons, potatoes, leeks, garlic,
tomatoes, fennel. Cucumber and yogurt, which can be cooling for dishes
containing hot chile peppers. Peaches, pears, plums, raisins. Chocolate. Pr eparation
W ash peppers in a sink full of c ool water to which a drop of foo d-safe soap
has been added. Rinse well, drain and pat dry. Roast peppers for canning. Essential: Use Gloves When Handling Hot Chiles
The active components that give chiles their heat are the
capsaicinoids. T hese irritating elements transfer easily from
the chile s to your hands, the basket or harvest container, the
knife and the cutting surface—anything that they come in
contact w ith. T o avoid painful b urning of your eyes, lips and
other mucus areas, use disposable gloves to harvest and
prepare hot chiles for recipes and don’ t touch your face. In their Big Book of Herbs  (se e Resources), Arthur
T ucker and Thomas DeBaggio recommend that if you get
capsaicin on your hands, you should wash with a small
amount of chlorine bleach o r ammonia because these
household produ cts change the irritants into water -soluble
salts. Capsaicin is also alcohol s oluble, so for burning in the
mouth, “cheap vodka makes a good mouthwash.”
T ucker and DeBaggio go on to clear up the
misinformation about what parts of the chile pepper are
hottest. Some sources claim th at the seeds are the hottestpart, but that is not quite the case. As T ucker and DeBaggio
note, “The pure seeds themselv es contain none or up to 10
percent of the total capsaicino ids; the heat on the seeds
primarily arises from contamination from the placenta.”
According to these experts, it is the thin membrane (the
placenta) on the inside of the chile pepper that holds the
highest concentration of the fiery elements, and anything
that touches this heat centre w ill be tainted with the heat
from the capsaicinoid essences. T o Roast Bell, Sweet and Chile Peppers
Roasting pepper s not only provides an easy method of peeling peppers, it
intensifies their nutty flavours, caramelizes their sugars and m akes them
soft and  tender. Choose thick-walled fresh peppers for roasting. Roasted
peppers can be canned or frozen to preserve them for future use. 1. W ash and dry  peppers. If roasting bell peppers, cut in half len gthwise and
remove stem, membrane and see ds. If using chile peppers, leave whole with
stem int act. Arra nge on a lightly  oiled rimmed baking sheet, cu t side down. Brush lightly or drizzle with olive oil. 2. Roast on the top rack in an oven set to broil (or 500°F/260°C) for 10 to
12 minu tes or until skins blacke n and blister. Y ou will need to turn whole
chile peppers once or twice during roasting. 3. Cover with a clean kitchen towel or place in a paper bag and let cool. If
you are planning to freeze the roasted peppers, cool and seal in a freezerbag without removing the skin, which will slip of f easily upon thawing. Skin should rub away or pull o f f easily. Cut of f stem end of chile peppers
and remove seeds, if desired, but leave chile peppers whole. Slice bell
peppers, quarter or leave halved. Canning Bell Peppers
Bell peppers lose their snappy  texture and flavour and become soft and
unappealing whe n canned. For t his reason and since they are available fresh
year -round, I do not recommend canning them. Canning Chile Peppers
See detailed canning information, Preparing and Canning V egetables. 1. Roast and peel whole chiles as dir ected above. Y ou  will need about 8
lar ge banana chile peppers for 1 quart (1 L). 2. Pr epar e Equipment:  W ash and heat pint (2-cup/500 mL) or quart (1 L)
jars, and scald the lids, funnel, ladle and tongs ( Pressure Canner Method ). 3. In a Maslin pan or canning kettle, bring 6 to 8 cups (1.5 to  2 L) water
to a boil over high heat. 4. Make a Hot Pack:  L oosely  pack peeled chiles into 1 hot jar at a time. For pints (2 cup s/500 mL), add 1-1/2 tsp (7 mL) vinegar and 1/4  tsp (1 mL)
salt. For quarts (1 L), add 1 tbsp (15 mL) vinegar and 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt. Pour boi ling wa ter over chiles, leaving a 1-inch (2.5 cm) headspace. Run a
thin non-metalli c utensil around the inside of the jar to allow a ir to escape. Add boi ling wat er, if necessary to leave a 1-inch (2.5 cm) head space. W ipe
sealing edge of jars with a clean


. With children, they provide a model of a caring person,
but they encourage self-reliance almost from the very beginning
with a great amount of love offered at every turn. You will find an uncommon absence of approval-seeking in these
happy, fulfilled individuals. They are able to function without ap-
proval and applause from others. They do not seek out honors as
most people do. They are unusually free from the opinion of others,
almost uncaring about whether someone else likes what they’ve said
or done. They do not attempt to shock others, or to gain their approv-
al. These are people who are so internally directed that they are lit-
erally unconcerned about others’ evaluations of their behavior. They
are not oblivious to applause and approval; they just don’t seem to
need it. They can be almost blunt in their honesty since they do not
couch their messages in carefully worded phrases designed to please. If you want to know what they think, that is exactly what you’ll
hear. Conversely, when you say something about them they will
not be destroyed or immobilized. They will take the data you
provide, filter it through their own values and use it for growth. They do not need to be loved by everyone, nor do they harbor the
inordinate wish to be approved by all for everything that they do. They recognize that they will always incur some disapproval. They
are unusual in that they are able to function as they, rather than
some external other, dictates.226 / Your Erroneous ZonesAs you watch these characters you will note a lack of enculturation. They are not rebels, but they do make their own choices even if those
choices conflict with what everybody else does. They can ignore
petty rules if they make no sense, and quietly shrug at the little
conventions that are such an important part of so many lives. They’re
not cocktail partiers, nor do they engage in small talk because it’s
the polite thing to do. They are their own people and while they see
society as an important part of their lives, they refuse to be ruled by
it or to become a slave to it. They don’t rebelliously attack but they
do know internally when to ignore and function in a clear-headed
and sensible way. They know how to laugh, and how to create laughter. They find
humor in virtually all situations, and they can laugh at the most
absurd as well as the most solemn of occasions. They love to help
others to laugh, and they are facile at creating humor. These are not
serious, ponderous folks who plow through life with a stony grim-
ness. Instead, they are doers, who are often scorned for being frivo-
lous at the wrong time. They do not have good timing for they know
that there is really no such thing as the right thing in the right place. They love the incongruous, yet they are unhostile in their humor;
never, but never using ridicule to create laughter. They don’t laugh
at people, they laugh with them. They do laugh at life, and they see
the whole thing as fun, even though they are deliberate in their own
pursuits. When they step back and look at life, they know that they
aren’t going any place in particular, and they are able to enjoy and
create an atmosphere in which others can choose joy for themselves. They are fun to have around. These are people who accept themselves without complaint. They
know that they are human beings, and that being so involves certain
human attributes. They know that they look a certain way, and they
accept it. If they’re tall, that’s okay, but so is being short. Bald is fine,
and so is lots of hair. They can live with sweat! They are not phony
about their physical humanity. They’ve accepted themselves, and
therefore they are the mostPORTRAIT OF A PERSON WHO HAS ELIMINATED ALLnatural of people. No hiding behind artificialities, no apologizing
for what they are. They don’t know how to be offended by anything
that is human. They like themselves and accept what they are. Sim-
ilarly, they accept all of nature for what it is, rather than wishing it
were otherwise. They never complain about things that won’t change,
such as heat waves, rainstorms, or cold water. They accept them-
selves and the world as it is. No pretenses, no groaning, simply ac-
ceptance. Follow them around for years, and you’ll never hear self-
deprecation or wishing. You’ll see doers doing. You’ll see them ob-
serving the world the way it is, like a child who accepts the natural
world and enjoys it for all it’s worth. They appreciate the natural world. They love being outdoors in
nature, and tripping around in all that is unspoiled and original. They especially love things like mountains, sunsets, rivers, flowers,
trees, animals and virtually all flora and fauna. They are naturalists
as people, unceremonious and unpretentious, and they love the
naturalness of the universe. They are not busy seeking out taverns,
night clubs, parties, conventions, smoke-filled rooms, and the like,
although they are certainly capable of enjoying such activities to the
fullest. They are at peace with nature, God’s world, if you will,
though they are capable of functioning in a man-made world. They
are also capable of appreciating what has become stale for others. They never tire of a sunset or a trip in the woods. A bird in flight is
a magnificent sight over and over again. A caterpillar never grows
tiresome, nor does a cat giving birth to kittens. Over and over again
they spontaneously appreciate. Some may find this artificial, but
these people don’t notice what others think. They are too busy in
awe of the vastness of possibilities for present-moment fulfillment. They have insight into the behavior of others, and what may seem
complex and indecipherable to others, they see as clear and under-
standable. The problems that immobilize so many others are often
viewed as only minor annoyances by these peo-228 / Your Erroneous Zonesple. This lack of emotional involvement in problems makes them
able to surmount barriers that remain insurmountable to others. They have insight into themselves too, and they recognize immedi-
ately what others are attempting to do to them. They can shrug and
ignore while others are angered and immobilized. They are never
perplexed or stumped and what may seem to be confusing or insol-
uble to most others is often viewed by them as a simple condition
with a ready resolution. They are not focused on problems in their
emotional world. For these people a problem is really only an
obstacle to be overcome rather than a reflection of what they are or
aren’t as a person. Their self-worth is located within, and therefore
any external concerns can be viewed objectively, rather than as in
any way a threat to their value. This is a most difficult trait to under-
stand, since most people are easily threatened by external events,
ideas, or people. But healthy, independent people do not know how
to be threatened, and this very characteristic may make them
threatening to others. They never engage in useless fighting. They are not band-wagon-
ers, jumping on various causes as a way of bringing importance to
themselves. If fighting will help bring about change, then they will
fight but never will they find it necessary to fight uselessly. They
are not martyrs. They are doers. They are also helpers. They are al-
most always engaged in work that will make other people’s lives
more pleasant or tolerable. They are warriors on the forefront of
social change, and yet they don’t take their struggles to bed with
them every night as a breeding ground for ulcers, heart disease and
other physical disorders. They are incapable of stereotyping. They
often don’t even notice the physical differences in people, including
racial, ethnic, size and sexual. They are not surface people, judging
others by their looks. While they may appear to be hedonistic and
selfish, they spend vast amounts of time in the service of others. Why? Because they like it that way. These are not sickly people. They don’t believe in being im-PORTRAIT OF A PERSON WHO HAS ELIMINATED ALLmobilized by colds and headaches. They believe in their ability to
rid themselves of such maladies, and they never go around telling
others how bad they feel, how tired they are, or what diseases are
currently infecting their bodies. They treat their bodies well. They
like themselves, and consequently they eat well, exercise regularly
(as a way of living) and refuse to experience most of the infirmities
that render many people helpless for various periods of time. They
like to live well, and they do. Another hallmark of these fully functioning individuals is honesty. They are not evasive with their responses, nor do they pretend or
lie about anything. They see lying as a distortion of their own reality,
and they will not participate in self-delusional behavior. While they
are private people they will also avoid having to distort to protect
others. They know that they are in charge of their own world, and
that others are as well. Thus, they will behave in ways that will often
be perceived as cruel but in fact they are simply allowing others to
make their own decisions. They deal effectively with what is, rather
than what


 easily be rectified by reducing the dose. 4. Ensure adequate magnesium levels. At the present time, my research has shown that magnesium deficiency is widespread. Magnesium levels can be ascertained
by a red blood cell magnesium test. Magnesium acts as an antagonist to excess intracellular calcium levels which can fuel the
oxidative pathways as shown in
Figure 10
. 5. Minimize oxidative stress in the body. There are many ways to minimize oxidative stress in the body. Two of the most important ways are to drink adequate
amounts of pure water and to eat a healthy diet. Drinking adequate amounts of water keeps the body hydrated. Table 5
 (next
page) shows you how to calculate your water intake. Furthermore, eat a healthy diet that supplies the proper nutrients for your
body. For information on eating a healthy diet, I refer the reader to my book,
The Guide to Healthy Eating. Ensuring an adequate intake of unrefined salt in the body is also essential to minimize oxidative stress. More information on
salt can be found in my book,
Salt Your Way to Health. Finally, reduce stress in your daily life and make sure you get the rest
that you need. Table 5: How to Calculate Your Water Intake
1
. Take your weight in pounds2
. Divide by 2
3
. The calculated number is the amount of water you should ingest in ounces per day
FINAL THOUGHTS
My research and my clinical experience have been clear: the RDA dose for iodine is inadequate to prevent cancer. In fact, I
believe that lowered iodine levels will provide fertile ground for cancer to begin in many different hormonally sensitive tissues
including the thyroid, breasts, ovaries, uterus, and prostate gland. Optimal iodine supplementation varies in each individual;
however, average doses to achieve the best effects (including cancer prevention) occur with daily doses ranging from 12-
50mg/day for the vast majority of adults. A diagnosis of an autoimmune thyroid disorder does not have to be a prescription for life-long suffering. In fact, following the
principles outlined in this chapter has proven effective for many of my patients in helping them overcome an autoimmune thyroid
disorder. An autoimmune thyroid disorder (or any autoimmune disorder) is an example of excess oxidative stress in the body. Remember, oxidative stress in the body is similar to a fire burning. You can put out this fire by providing the body with what it
needs: adequate intake of water, unrefined salt, and healthy food full of nutrients. Finally, it is important to reduce your stress
levels. To achieve the best results, you should find a health care practitioner who can help guide you as well as monitor your
symptoms. The best results will be achieved with a comprehensive holistic approach. 1
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2
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3
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Res. Com. 1976; 68:1161-8
6
 Bachi, N. Thyroid cell injury is an initial event in the induction of autoimmune thyroiditis by iodine in obese strain chickens. Endocrinology. 1995; 136:5054-60
7
 Krawiec, L. The inhibition of PB125I formation of calf thyroid caused by 14-iodo-15-hydroxy-eicosatrienoic acid is due to
decreased H2O2 availability. Horm. Metab. Res. 1988:20:86-90
8
 Pisarev, MA. Thyroid autoregulation. Inhibition of goiter growth and of cyclic AMP formation in rat thyroid by iodinated
derivatives of arachidonic acid. J. Endocrin. Invest. 1988; 11:669-74
9
 Abraham, G. Evidence of Defective Cellular Oxidation and Organification of Iodide in a Female with Fibromyalgia and
Chronic Fatigue. Original Internist. June, 2007. 10
 Abraham, GE, and Flechas, JD. Management of fibromyalgia rationale for the use of magnesium and malic acid. Journal of
Nutr. Med. 1992:3, 49-59
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 Ohayon, R. Inhibition of thyroid NADPH-oxidase by 2-iodohexadecanal in a cell-free system. Molec. And Cell. Endocr. 1994; 99:133-41Chapter 6
Iodine and Autoimmune Thyroid Disorders
CHAPTER 6: IODINE AND AUTOIMMUNE THYROID DISEASE
Graves’ disease is an autoimmune illness whereby the thyroid gland is attacked by the body’s production of antibodies. This
causes an inflammation and swelling of the thyroid gland. Hyperthyroidism–an overactive metabolic state–is common in
Graves’
disease. However, the end-stage of Graves’ disease often results in a hypothyroid picture. Graves’ disease occurs in 0.25-1% of the population and the number of individuals diagnosed with Graves’ disease is
increasing. Graves’ is more common in females and usually occurs in middle age. In conventional medicine, there is no known
cause of Graves’ disease. Some causative factors reported in the literature include a genetic predisposition, infections, and stress. Hashimoto’s disease is also an autoimmune illness where the body produces antithyroid peroxidase antibodies (anti-TPO)
that cause an inflammation of the thyroid gland. Goiter is a common occurrence with Hashimoto’s disease. Both hyperthyroidism
and hypothyroidism can be associated with Hashimoto’s disease. Frequently, hypothyroidism is the end result of long-standing
Hashimoto’s disease. In conventional medicine, there is no known cause of Hashimoto’s disease. However, I have identified two
major causes of both Graves’ and Hashimoto’s disease: iodine deficiency and gluten sensitivity. More about these causes later. Hashimoto’s disease is more prevalent than Graves’ disease. The incidence of autoimmune thyroid disease is commonly
reported to occur in 0.1-5% of the population. The incidence of Hashimoto’s disease is also rising rapidly. However, I
believe the
incidence of autoimmune thyroid disorders is much higher than the reported numbers. Over the last twenty years, I have been
checking every new patient for an autoimmune thyroid illness. My experience would lead me to believe that the incidence of
autoimmune thyroid disorders is much higher–in the range of 15-20% of the population. Part of this estimate is also based on
asking other doctors at my lectures around the country what their experience has been. Nearly 100% of these doctors have
reported finding similar (or sometimes higher) percentages of patients suffering from autoimmune thyroid disorders. Needless to
say, I feel that autoimmune thyroid disorders, particularly Hashimoto’s disease, are increasing at epidemic rates. FALLING IODINE LEVELS = INCREASED INCIDENCE OF AUTOIMMUNE THYROID DISORDERS
Over the last 40 years, the rising incidence of Hashimoto’s and Graves’ disease correlates with falling iodine levels. I believe
the increase in both Hashimoto’s and Graves’ disease, which are occurring at near epidemic rates, are due, in large part, to iodine
deficiency. In the U.S., every few years the government surveys vitamin, mineral, and toxicity levels from a cross section of the U.S.
population. It is reported as the National Health and
Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). From 1970-2012 NHANES
reports iodine levels have fallen by over 50%. 1
Keep in mind that nearly all conventional doctors are under the misinformed opinion that iodine supplementation causes
autoimmune thyroid diseases. I was taught that concept in medical school and I can assure you that it is still taught today. However, the research does not support this hypothesis as, over the last 40 years, iodine levels have significantly fallen while
autoimmune thyroid disorders have markedly increased. This concept of falling iodine levels resulting in a rising incidence of autoimmune thyroid disorders was illustrated in a
European study. Researchers in Europe reported on the incidence of hyperthyroidism in two areas of Denmark (Aalborg and
Copenhagen). The two areas were chosen because Aalborg had slightly lower iodine levels (53μg/L—measured on urinary
excretion) as compared to Copenhagen (68μg/L). The results are shown in
Figures 11
 and
12
 (next page). For comparison to the Denmark results, the average iodide excretion in the U.S. is 134μg/L. 2
 In the U.S., nearly 60% of
women of pregnancy age are deficient in iodine and 16.5% of women in their reproductive age have a remarkably low iodide
excretion (below 50μg/L). 3

4
 The World Health Organization (WHO) claims iodide excretion below 50μg/L is classified as
moderate/severe iodide deficiency. 5

Figure 11: Iodine Excretion in Two Areas


	that	bodies	are	made	of	cells	that	must	be	maintained. Young
children	do	not,	yet	they	suffer	the	repercussions. Adults	need	to	instruct
children. We	only	hurt	them	when	we	allow	them	to	develop	sedentary	and
unhealthy	lifestyles—when	we	allow	them	to	sit	in	front	of	electronic	screens	as
a	way	of	life,	rarely	exercising	or	seeing	the	light	of	day. Gain—Without	the	Pain
In	general,	everybody	needs	some	kind	of	physical	movement	every	day. Establishing	and	adhering	to	a	routine	may	be	difficult. Realistically,	how	do
you	fit	a	workout	into	an	already	busy	life? By	doing	what	you	like	to	do. If	you
do	not	like	a	particular	type	of	exercise	(and	you	do	it	more	for	the	“medicine”
than	for	the	enjoyment),	you	are	far	less	likely	to	continue	it. Experiment	until
you	discover	the	activity	or	routine	that	is	right	for	you,	one	that	genuinely
engages	you. A	vigorous	and	challenging	exercise	routine	is	ideal,	but	most	importantly,
establish	a	routine	that	you	can	practice	consistently. Occasional,	erratic
workouts	provide	little	benefit. Furthermore,	intense	physical	activity	with	an
out-of-shape	body	increases	risk	of	injury. If	you	do	not	exercise	every	day,
absolutely	avoid	long	periods	of	time	(a	week	or	more)	of	being	sedentary;
living
a	sedentary	lifestyle	is	the	same	as	inviting	disease	and	injury	into	your	body. Establishing	a	healthy	exercise	routine	requires	evaluating	your	body’s
comfort	level	and	limits. Exercises	should	be	challenging,	but	not	painful. Pain
is	a	warning. Mild	discomfort	is	normal,	but	once	the	body	is	warmed	up,	pain
should	go	away. If	not,	perhaps	the	exercise	is	too	intense,	or	perhaps	more
thorough	stretching	and	warmup	are	needed. How	much	exercise	do	we	need? In	1995,	the	Centers	for	Disease	Control	and
Prevention	and	the	American	College	of	Sports	Medicine	surveyed	existing
evidence. Both	organizations	recommend	that	every	American	get	a	minimum	of
thirty	minutes	of	physical	activity	every	day. Within	reason,	the	more	intense	the
exercise,	the	greater	the	health	benefits. For	example,	men	burning	two	thousand
to	three	thousand	calories	per	week	in	their	exercise	program	are	46	percent	less
likely	to	experience	a	stroke	than	men	who	burn	less	than	one	thousand. An	Exercise	Plan	That	Really	WorksThree	basic	parts	of	a	healthy	exercise	routine	for	everyone	should	include:
•
Aerobic
exercise. It	gets	the	body	warmed	up,	the	heart	pumping	and	the
blood	circulating. Aerobics	include	jogging,	speed	walking,	bicycling	and
fitness	classes. Aerobic	exercise	burns	fat	and	calories,	maintains	fitness	in
the	heart	and	lungs,	helps	circulate	the	lymph	(thus	getting	rid	of	toxins)
and	helps	increase	the	oxygen	supplied	to	bodily	tissues	(cancer	thrives	in
low-oxygen,	unexercised	tissues). Because	it	helps	prevent	both	cancer	and
heart	disease,	the	two	biggest	killers	in	America,	aerobic	exercise	is
probably	the	most	important	type	of	exercise. •
Weight-bearing
exercise. Once	the	body	is	warmed	up	(and	you’ve	taken
time	to	stretch	out	and	drink	fluid),	weight	or	resistance	training
(weightlifting	or	yoga,	for	instance)	is	useful	to	increase	muscle	strength
and	endurance,	as	well	as	to	promote	healthy	bones,	joints	and	connective
tissues. Such	exercise	is	important	in	preventing	osteoporosis	and	arthritis. Because	of	the	added	forces	involved	in	weight-bearing	exercise,	use	of
proper	technique	is	essential. Poor	technique,	along	with	excessive	weight
or	repetition,	can	cause	physical	damage. Smooth,	controlled	movements
are	necessary,	as	is	steady	breathing	(which	helps	with	strength	and
control). The	basic	weightlifting	guideline:	three	sets	of	weightlifting
exercises	per	muscle	group,	resting	briefly	between	sets,	and	lifting	ten	to
twenty	times	per	set. Be	careful	not	to	“jerk”	or	force	exercises,	especially
if	you	are	tired;	otherwise	you	benefit	little	and	are	at	greater	risk	for	injury. •
Stretching	and	flexibility. Before,	during	and	particularly	after	exercise,
stretching	is	important. Rigid,	tight	tissues	tend	be	more	susceptible	to
injury,	and	such	tightness	also	interferes	with	smooth	and	efficient	joint
movements. For	these	reasons,	stretching	can	help	make	other	aspects	of	a
workout	easier	and	more	comfortable. If	part	of	your	exercise	routine	seems
unusually	challenging	or	painful,	try	a	brief	stretch,	which	may	help	you	to
move	with	more	freedom	and	comfort. Stretching	(again,	using	steady
movements	and	controlled	breathing)	makes	tissues	stronger,	healthier	and
more	mobile. This	critical	aspect	of	every	workout	should	not	be	rushed	or
overlooked. Determine	the	specifics	of	your	exercise	plan	by	tailoring	it	to	your	own	body,
and	do	what	you	enjoy. Even	if	you	get	no	other	exercise,	at	least	go	for	a	walk
each	day. Going	for	a	walk	(or	a	hike)	can	be	very	pleasurable,	and	it	is	good	for
you. Walking	can	even	provide	a	good	aerobic	workout,	just	by	walking	faster. The	average	person	strolls	along	at	about	three	miles	per	hour. Increasing	your
walking	speed	to	a	brisk	stride	(about	four	miles	per	hour)	does	a	good	jobworking	your	heart	and	lungs. Better	still,	speed	walking	(about	five	miles	per
hour)	warms	up	the	body,	exercises	major	muscle	groups	and	actually	burns
more	calories	than	a	slow	run	of	the	same	speed. For	a	more	complete	body
workout,	consider	yoga. Certain	types	of	yoga	combine	aerobic,	weight-bearing
and	stretching	exercises	into	one	complete	workout. Many	excellent	books	on
yoga	are	available,	and	there	may	be	instructional	classes	available	in	your	local
area. Remember	that	exercise	is	supposed	to	make	the	body	feel	better,	not	worse. The	goal	is	to	promote	the	health	of	your	cells,	not	to	place	undue	stress	on	your
body. The	intensity	of	all	types	of	exercise	must	be	moderated. In	warmup	and
aerobics,	an	extended	workout	of	moderate	intensity	is	preferable	to	a	brief,
heart-pounding,	sweat-pouring	one. Just	as	a	frying	pan	needs	to	be	warm	to
cook	food,	your	body	needs	to	be	warm	for	good	performance—warm	enough	to
do	the	job,	without	“burning.”	During	weight-bearing	exercise,	build	strength
and	endurance	without	excessive	resistance	or	repetition. Try	holding	a	weight-
bearing	pose	until	the	muscles	begin	to	fatigue,	then	perform	the	weight-lifting
repetitions. Holding	prior	to	repetitions	maximizes	strength	and	endurance	while
minimizing	wear	and	tear. Your	exercise	routine	should	be	challenging,	but	reasonable	for	individual
limits. Avoid	approaches	such	as,	“I	had	better	make	this	a	good	workout,	since	I
haven’t	been	exercising	lately,”	or	“the	more	strenuously	I	exercise,	the	better	it
will	be.”	During	your	workout,	moder


filter and this much needed water has to go back into the blood if you are
dehydrated. My hope is that everybody reading this will be motivated today to clean out all
the crap inside them. If you are still not motivated enough then what I'm about
to explain should do it. The next problem after dehydration is that withmany people who have
deficiencies, the body needs these minerals and things so badly that in the long
run the body actually holds on to some solid excretory product instead of
evacuating it from the bowels. In the long run the colon becomes a cesspool of
rotting crap to try to take back some of the fibre that the body needs so badly,
and get minerals through the process of fermentation. This was basically the root
of all my health problems before I discovered omad orin looping which cleaned
me out and brought back my health and vitality. If you look at the work of Dr Arnold Ehret who was a German health educator and
author of several books on diet, detoxification, fruitarianism, fasting, food
combining, health, longevity, naturopathy, physical culture and vitalism. He talks
about in his very long career that in his thousands of autopsies he performed,
one of the things that he focused on and discussed in his book is that when he
first started about a century ago as a young doctor most autopsies in the late
1800's had minimum  15-20lbs of solid excretory faecal matter locked away to
the side. As his career came close to retirement he noticed a steady increase in
the average amount of faecal matter. I personally would guess that today the
average has more than doubled with some obese people having way more than
40-50lbs of crap building up inside them causing all kinds of problems.This is why I talk so much about the back passage and why I have developed the
internal enema procedure that will clean out all the crap that is locked away to
the side. This is why you need to understand about how the back passage will
refill with bile when it is completely empty and this is a good thing. I don't want
to depress anybody reading this. This should be motivating you start omad orin
looping programme right now today. This is a key point to remember, Most people today are full of crap. Literally and
figuratively. You probably were before you learnt about internal enemas. Omad
orin looping protocol will leave you clean internally and externally. It may take
some time when you first start omad orin looping, but eventually you will feel
only bile in your back passage. You will no longer be full of crap as I once was,
but you will then be slim and in excellent shape. Healthy and full of vitality. You
will de-age and prolong your life. You will be so clean internally you will once
again have baby fresh breath, your sweat will not produce body odour because
there are few toxins to come out. You will feel new inside and out. Chapter 5
The goldfish bowl
“The germ is nothing, the terrain is everything.”  Louis Pasteur. Imagine a goldfish bowl of clean water. What would happen to the fish if the
water was never cleaned out. What would happen if the fish was left in a polluted
environment day after day with the pollution getting slightly worse each day? More food was being put in everyday than was needed and far too often. Too
much food is put in, far too much crap is produced polluting the water even
more. I think we'd agree that it's likely the fish would develop an ailment or two. The human body is that fish bowl. The tube going from your mouth to your anus
is the goldfish. Humans should be over 80-85% clean water, but most people are
less than that and are chronically dehydrated. When somebody goes to the
doctor with a condition he should say to them dude your not sick, you just need
to clean the water. My question is with the goldfish illustration, what would you do to help the fish? Would you treat the fish with drugs to hide the symptoms, or clean the water? You really don't need six years of medical training to come up with the best
answer, CLEAN THE FLIPPING WATER. But six years of medical training tells doctors not to even think about cleaning
the 80-85% plus water in the body, instead give harmful drugs to mask the
symptoms and then you will need more drugs to mask the new symptoms of the
big problems you have caused yourself by going down that road in the first
place. I'm not saying that in every situation the big pharma drugs have disadvantages
outweighing the advantages. But first thing to do is clean the water. Maybe you
could look into treating the fish, after all the likelihood is that after years of dirty water it is bound to be unwell. So by all means help the fish by treating it, but
only as long as you clean the water at the same time. I cannot say this enough
when it comes to health the answer cannot be simpler, CLEAN THE WATER. Start omad orin looping today and you will clean the water. You will clean the
blood and your goldfish bowl the 70% of you that is water will get cleaned. Stop
putting too much food into the bowl too often and producing too much crap. Of course, while medical intervention is necessary at times, common sense
should tell everyone that for the most part it is very short term big pharma
medical intervention that is necessary. What is nonsensical is only treating the
fish and never cleaning the water. Yet this is what happens 99% of the time with
conventional medicine and its approach. What is even more nonsensical is using
any type of approach other than natures healing liquid that every human has
been given to treat pretty much all diseases, especially in someone who is
overweight and lethargic. Yes your own perfect medicine has been given to you. It's 95% of the purest
water you could ever get that you can trust, unlike any other water you can get
anywhere that you can't really trust. The other 5% gives you the recommended
amount of all vitamins and minerals again that you can trust. Far, far better than
any supplement in any health food store on the planet. Can you trust a vitamin
and mineral pill? No I personally do not. Can I trust my own living waters? Yes a
daily amount of looping your orin will give you in excess the recommended daily
amount of all nutrients that we need. Also included in your own perfect medicine
as well as all the vitamins and minerals you need are all the other beneficial
substances including hormones, enzymes and stem cells. It is your own personal
pharmacy complete. Everything you need every day without taking you out of fasted state, the best
quality pure water. Even more sterile than pharmaceutical grade pure water. Containing beneficial substances that are better than anything you could find in
any health food store, or pharmacy on the planet. Because your body has
decided this is good for you. What your body decides is bad for you goes out of
one of the three waste disposal channels, your out breath, sweat and poop. The
orin is not a waste product it is what was decided by your body that is good for
you. This can be proven by the fact that most of the orin your body produces
actually goes back into the bloodstream. Only about 10% of the same orin goes
to your bladder. If you drink this it goes back into the blood hydrating you just
the same as the 90% that went back into the blood that didn't go to the bladder. Some tests in India actually proved that some orin already in the bladder can be
reabsorbed into the bloodstream. This can be seen in the scans that were
recorded of a full bladder and if you don't pee it out and the body needs it again
later the body can reabsorb it from the bladder back into the blood stream. Most
people have had the experience that they need to pee, but got distracted by
something and later realised they don't need it anymore. That's because the
body did its own looping without you even realising. It can be better to pee into a
container and drink it again, because it cleans you right the way through. Just like a river that is fast moving has cleaner water than a slow moving stagnant
river where all the dirt builds up. The David Blaine diet. David Blaine went for 44 days on nothing but his own orin whilst living in a glass
box hoisted above tower bridge in London. I remember it well, we went to see
him go in and every few days we'd take some time off work to go sit for hours
watching him seeing if we could work out how he is doing it. Then we went to see
him come out 44 days later. With friends we went to see him often during those
44 days. Many people were discussing how on earth he was doing it, how is he
still alive? We are told you will die after three days with no water. Did he have a secret tube coming into the box that he could somehow drink
from? No I'm certain he did not. I studied him for hours at a time, there was no
secret tube. Many people still think he didn't actually drink his own orin for 44
days and that it was somehow a trick or an illusion. Many people we talked to
were trying to work out how he did it, they said it's impossible to go that