bertofranchi@hotmail.frhygienists' program on restoring bodily tissues
and functions.
Let's take a look at the general data relevant to
fasting to fight sclerosis.
The first fast provi des patients with noticeable
improvement in their general condition. In
many cases, bedridden patients get up and are
able to move. A carefully planned diet, regular
exercises, and sunbathing during the post -fast-
ing period bring improvement and further pro-
gress.
The second fast further strengthens control
over the limbs. I usually prescribed 3 fasting
courses in these cases, and each one improved
the condition of the limbs and control over
them. After fasting, I leave the patients to rest in
bed and add one  or two light daily exercises that
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form them. The main purpose of these exercises
is to gain dexterity, not to increase muscle mass
or strength. I’m sure that daytime sunbathing is
especially useful in further restoration of the
nervous system. The diet should include fresh
fruits and vegetables with a very limited amount
of fats, sugars, proteins, and starch. I prefer veg-
etable protein - nuts and sunflower seeds.
It’s important to remember that sclerosis isn’ t
the initial stage of the disease. In the early stages,
the disease is much easier to treat if the patients
get rid of bad habits and improve their lifestyle
in addition to cleansing their blood and getting
rid of toxins. A full recovery is possible at th e in-
itial stage of the disease, not at its later stages,
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ous system. It’s important not to be too late!
I found interesting studies conducted by Italian
scientists online. Fasting protects against multi-
ple sclerosis. Fasting relieves the symptoms of
multiple sclerosis and other autoimmune dis-
eases. After refraining from food intake for 48
hours, mice with a condition similar to multiple
sclerosis had much less brain damage during this
period, showed better resu lts in balance and
movement tests, and they had noticeably milder
symptoms of weakness and paralysis.
The author of the work, Giuseppe Matarese
from the University of Naples, hopes that the
combination of a diet and medication will allow
to treat multiple sclerosis in the future. Nowa-
days, patients with multiple sclerosis are advised
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prescribe fasting to them.
Matarese hopes to find elements of the diet that
have the biggest impact on autoimmune dis-
eases. M ultiple sclerosis is incurable now (mod-
ern methods can only slow the disease down).
Nevertheless, scientists have something new to
offer. Leptin, a hormone secreted by fat cells af-
ter eating to kill cravings, is one of these find-
ings. Matarese found that leptin production
doubled in mice right before the onset of the dis-
ease, but leptin levels were close to normal in the
mice left without food for 48 hours (similar to 7 -
10 days for humans). Matarese also found that
neurons in damaged brain tissues produced lep-
tin as well. Unfortunately, I mostly get calls from
patients who cannot come to see me
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fore, I have no experience in treating such dis-
eases.
Can dry fasting treat AIDS, viral hepatitis, can-
cer? People often  ask this question on the phone
and in their letters.

19.2.15. Can dry fasting treat AIDS and hepa-
titis C?
I have had no patients with AIDS in my prac-
tice, though L.A. Shchennikov told me that he
had cases of treating this disease. I had a few pa-
tients w ith viral hepatitis C. A very illustrative
example of the successful treatment of hepatitis
C is provided below.
Copyright © Vera Giovanna Bani 2019 www.dryfasting.infoThis Ebook was purchased by Gilberto Franchi email: gilbertofranchi@hotmail.frA man with a Ukrainian accent called me. He
told me his story: “I was diagnosed with viral
hepatitis C in 1999. I’ve repeatedly undergone
diffe rent treatments and taken many medica-
tions. I only wasted a lot of money with no result.
I found your website by chance, and I decided to
try dry fasting. Liver cleansing was successful. I
first underwent 2 -day and 3 -day dry fasting
courses, and then I wen t to the Carpathian
mountains, where I underwent 5 -day dry fasting
on my own. I felt well, my liver test results were
much better, and even the doctors were amazed.
Can I come to you for a 10- day dry fast?”
 Of course, I gladly agreed to treat him, as he
was prepared and even those short fasting peri-
ods have already helped him.
Copyright © Vera Giovanna Bani 2019 www.dryfasting.infoThis Ebook was purchased by Gilberto Franchi email: gilbertofranchi@hotmail.frHe tolerated dry fasting well. He intuitively
found his place of power on the banks of our
river and went there every day. On the 9th day, he
was excited and told me, “ I was sitting  in my
place. It was raining, and I was praying quietly.
Suddenly, the sky cleared a bit and sunrays
seemed to pierce my body. It was incredible to me
because it was still raining. I felt so good after-
wards.” After returning home, he went to the
Carpathian s to undergo a 10 -day fasting course
on his own a month later. He once again re-
peated fasting two months after that. When I was
on a business trip, I received a text message on
my cell phone, “ My test results are great, come see
me, take a trip to the Carp athians.” Of course, it’s
a joy to get such messages.
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about whether I treated hepatitis TTV. Honestly,
it was the first time I have ever heard about this
type of hepatitis. I had to browse the Internet for
information. A choleric -tempered guy came for
a consultation. He took frequent walks during
the fasting period and he couldn’t find the right
place for himself. He needed to be doing some-
thing all the time. His fast lasted for 7 days. Six
months later, he c ame in for dry fractional fast-
ing, underwent two fasting courses for seven and
eight days, respectively. That time, he brought
books and CDs and everything was fine. A
month later, he went to Israel for an examina-
tion. He called me from there and said that  he
had a complete bodily examination, and doctors
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newborn’s.
Of course, not everyone can boast of such good
results. Fasting didn’t help some people at all be-
cause undergoing several fasting courses is re-
quired to fully recover from such diseases. Alas,
not all of them have enough patience and will to
do that.

19.2.16. Dry Fasting against Cancer
It’s so difficult to talk about a serious dis-
ease...It’s so difficult to talk about a serious dis-
ease and avo id comforting lies while instilling
hope. It’s even more important when it comes to
cancer! I want to give an example of how to de-
feat this terrible disease with a strong will, a lot
of patience, and fasting.
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ment.
One patient brought his mother in for a con-
sultation. Doctors accidentally diagnosed a small
malignant kidney tumor without metastases.
Since there was still a lot of time before surgery,
we decided to try dry fasting. She had a positive
mindset and tolerated dry fasting well. On the 9th
day of fasting, she had a high fever. I’ve never
seen anything like that during fasting. She got
through the night, and the fever was gone in


 the best diet I could t hink of, but I wasn’t feeling well. These two people looked
very healthy. It seemed obvious they had extensive knowledge about healt h and had already worked with people in a similar
situation to mine, with improvements. If I didn’t like the way it was wor king, I could always go back to the way I was eating now. I
didn’t have anything to lose by cutting out fats except my illness. There wasn’t really much of a decision left to make.
I started eliminating fat from my diet that very day, and I began exp eriencing some very heavy elimination. I didn’t eat any
overt fats for six months, because I didn’t know about 80/10/10, and I thought the idea was to eat as little fat as possible, so I did.
This meant no avocado, olives, or durian, and of course no nuts or seeds.
Also, I didn’t know about Doug’s V egSource board, so I went back to eating a ra w diet with fat in it. The elimination slowed
way down. I ate that way for the next six months, even though I felt terr ible again, until I saw Doug speak at the Living Light House
in Santa Monica. I got to ask him some questions, which he was very willin g to answer, and I cut the fat again. Except this time I ate
an 811  diet, which meant that I ate a little fat once in a while.
I had so many wonderful improvements, but I still didn’t have the full  health picture. So I saved up a little cash and had a
private consultation with Dr. Graham. During the consultation, we sa t down face to face within two feet of each other. This was
really helpful to me, because I got a sense of what he was all about. I found a  genuine, caring individual who was absolutely
interested in improving my health. It was hard to imagine what he woul d come up with to help me, because I was following the diet
to a T. At the time, I thought that was what it was all about.
What I didn’t realize, is that diet is only one part of a healthy lifes tyle, and that you’re only as strong as your weakest link.
Those were only words to me at the time, but after he found an aspect of my lif e that needed some work and I worked on it, my
health improved dramatically. That means I felt better. What greate r gift could anyone give to me? I felt more energy, and I enjoyed
living more. That’s the best gift you can get!
One of the topics we covered in the consultation was Doug’s sports cam p, called Health and Fitness W eek. He thought it was
important for me to attend, and he asked me what he could do to make it possible. I  didn’t see how I could ever work it out at the
time, because I had just spent all my extra money on this consultation, a nd I had so little time. But I took a risk, because it seemed
like I needed so much to happen. I told him all the conditions it would take to make it  possible for me to come, and he helped me
work it all out! I was just amazed by the honesty, sincerity, knowledge, and de dication of this person standing right in front of me,
along with his sincere desire to help me with my personal health issu es.
I attended the sports camp, and it was the best thing I could have done. It was s o helpful and beneficial that I ended up signing
up for the following year’s sports camp before I left. This was the jump-start I needed to get headed down the road to true health. If
you can figure out any way to make the next camp, I recommend that you do it, wh atever it takes!
I’ve been on the 80/10/10  diet for a year now and have had the most remarkable success with it! I ju st want to share this with
people. When you start to feel really good after not feeling so good for a long tim e, you want to let other people know that they can
feel better, too.
People sometimes ask me what I typically eat in a day, so I will share it w ith you. I usually eat three meals a day, once in a
while only two. I normally eat my breakfast at around 10 a.m. Yesterday (Apri l 2005), I ate 12 ounces of blueberries, 8 ounces of
raspberries, 8 ounces of boysenberries, and about 4 green baskets of strawberrie s. I ate lunch at 2:30 p.m., which consisted of 6
cherimoyas and 4 capotes. I ate supper at 7:30 p.m.—about 8 pickling cucum bers, 1½ heads of red butter lettuce, about 5 lbs. of
tomatoes, and a couple of celery stalks.
Today as I write, it’s 10:30 a.m. After I do my last set of 100 stomach crunches an d maybe some push-ups, I will eat
breakfast, which will be 12 ounces of blueberries and about 4 or 5 basket s of strawberries. If I’m still hungry, I’ll eat a papaya. For
lunch I will eat at least 4 or 5 more cherimoyas, because I already fel t them and they are perfectly ripe! I’ll also eat some capotes
and 2 or 3 mangos. I’ll probably have a similar supper, but I might hav e some avocado if it ripens up or some sugar snap peas,
depending on how I feel at suppertime and what exercise I’ve done today.
The first benefit I noticed from 80/10/10  was that I didn’t feel spacey or bloated when I ate sweet fruit. That  was a great relief
to me, because I loved to eat sweet fruits, but getting bloated and spacey made  it very difficult to work, exercise, or focus on
projects. The next amazing benefit I experienced was that I started t o be able to exercise without all the pain and discomfort that
had made it next to impossible for me to exercise more than one day a week. The pa in has improved to the point now that I can
exercise every day, which is wonderful, because I get a lot of very good bene fits from exercising. The third improvement was that I
didn’t need to eat late at night in order to fall asleep. This helped me not  to wake up as groggy and out of it in the morning. Now I
can get going earlier and start doing things I need to do, like work or exercis e or take care of the kids. I’ve had other side benefits,
like my body getting more toned and looking better. Also, being stronger overall  is nice, too.
It’s hard to explain how much better my life is now as compared to the w ay it was before I was following 811. It’s like I’m a
new person who is not horribly sick with candida and whatever other problems I  might have had. Not only has my life improved tremendously, but I continue to get better daily. This is fantastic beyon d anything I could have imagined the day I first heard Doug
and Rozi speak about food during the Raw Passion event.
Not only have these two people dedicated their lives to sharing health wi th as many people as possible, but they have also
identified some of the most important keys to achieving and maintaining  ideal health.
If anyone is interested in health, they should start following the 811  way of life. I can’t imagine anything that a person could
possibly do that would be anywhere near as important—or as helpful. 811  is a healthy way to live life, and there’s so much more to
it than just diet. Food is only one part of the whole picture of health.
One of the things that really impressed me about the 811  lifestyle is that emotional stability is considered just as importan t as
diet or any other factor of healthful living. Emotional work has been the m ain focus of my life for the last 35 years. When I heard
Rozi explain that we need to feel all our feelings no matter what they  are, I realized that she understood feelings in the same way I
did, and I consider feelings to be what I know most about in the world.
So there you have it: Doug and Rozi have developed a system of living that i ncorporates all of the important factors to achieve
optimal health for human beings on this planet. I plan on following this li festyle and learning more and more about myself and about
health every day. I wish everyone who reads my story the best of luck on the ir path to better health.

Laurie Masters, San Jose, California
During my first five or so years of eating a substantially raw diet, I  blew through at least one 32-ounce bottle of flax oil each
month. I ate an avocado most every day and night, and I ate plenty of prepared nut  and seed dishes. For about a year, I brought an
almond/raisin torte (with my special lemon-date-spearmint frostin g) to every raw potluck.
Like my raw friends, I was eating a ton of fat and didn’t know it. I thought I wa s eating a fantastically healthful diet. I ate
dishes like raw granola, oat groats blended with soaked almonds, or bananas and al mond butter


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


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the surface.
92. Slick Your Snow Shovel
Clearing heavy, wet, clumping snow can be backbreaking work, especially when it clings to your shovel,
building up and weighing it down. To keep the snow sliding effortlessly off your shovel, rub a thin layer of
coconut oil over it. Reapply as needed-usually 1-2 times a week, depending on how often you’re shoveling.
If you have a toasty heated garage, keep the shovel some place cooler to prevent the oil layer from simply melting off.
Get a FREE 15oz Jar of Organic Coconut Oil - just pay $1.95 S&H!93. Clean Sap
I grew up trying to climb the old pine tree in my backyard which, naturally, got me covered in sap. It was my
Dad who first showed me that mayonnaise could magically get that pesky sticky sap off your hands, and it only
made sense when I learned that coconut oil could do the same. I am not sure why, but rubbing the sappy spot
with coconut oil and then rinsing with warm soapy water does wonders!
94. Unstick a Zipper
It’s a problem when you can’t get your pants zipper up before an important meeting, nor is it fun being stuck yanking on your toddler’s stubborn jacket zipper while they look at you like “aren’t you supposed to be able to
solve all the problems in the world? What’s taking you so long?” Avoid both of these unfortunate situations-
apply a bit of coconut oil on the jammed zipper, rub it in a bit, and it should glide with ease.
95. Grease a Bicycle Chain
If you want to try “green grease” try a little bit of coconut oil on your bike chain to keep it running smoothly. A thick layer is not needed, as coconut oil solidifies temperatures under 76 degrees Fahrenheit, and you don’t
want to gum up your chain.
96. Shape Your Beard/’Stache
If you’re going to for a sleek, styled look, use a little bit of coconut oil to shape your beard or mustache into
your desired look.
97. Cheekbone Highlighter
Highlighting your cheeks gives you that little extra glow that people can’t quite place, but definitely notice. Apply a small amount of coconut oil the same as you would another cheekbone cream to give yourself a
naturally beautiful glow.
98. After Wax Moisturizer
Since it works so well to moisturize after shaving, it only makes sense that applying coconut oil after waxing
would help prevent those pesky bumps and potentially ingrown hairs.
99. Preserve Eggs
Paint a thin coating of coconut oil over the eggshell to preserve quality and extend shelf-life. The oil prevents degradation from exposure to oxygen, and studies have found that the oil coating maintained an AA grade up
to 3 weeks after storage, as opposed to when a glycerol coating was used. The grade refers to the Haugh unit,
which measures the quality of the egg protein in the white.
100. Maintain Lawn Mower Blades
Apply a thin layer of coconut oil over clean lawn mower blades to prevent grass clumps from sticking and jamming the mower.
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There’s nothing like slaving over a beautiful baked good and then watching it crumble as you try to take it out
of the pan. Avoid this heartbreak by greasing pans lightly with coconut oil first.
102. Clean Makeup Brushes
Preserve your delicate make up brushes by cleaning them with coconut oil. Simply melt down some of the oil in a glass and dip the brush into the liquid, coating it thoroughly. Then gently swirl the brush on a paper towel
or wash cloth until the color or product is gone. Rinse under warm water, and dry. Any bit of residue tends to
make the bristles quite soft, but you can also use a mild soap and water to remove it if you find it bothersome.
103. Eyelash Enhancement
Long thick eyelashes are something many people desire, but that doesn’t mean they’re easy to come by. To get those luscious upturned ‘lashes, apply a little bit of coconut oil to your eyelashes nightly. The proteins can help
encourage growth and seal in moisture, preventing brittleness and breakage.
104. Lubricate Kitchen Appliances
Rub a thin layer over the blades of kitchen appliances to keep them running smoothly. Be sure to store in a
cool place so the layer stays firm.
105. Mane & Tail Conditioner
Like you, horses can benefit from coconut oil as well. A thick, healthy, flowing mane and tail are wonderful to behold but for those with horses, well, we know it’s not always an easy thing to achieve that look. They get
dirty, rubbed out, and downright ratty looking. Coconut oil can help get you closer to that luxurious tail, but
things will get worse before they get better. Clean the tail/mane thoroughly and run in a very liberal amount of coconut oil. It will look greasy and, quite frankly, unappealing. Do this for 5-7 days, and then rinse clean with
shampoo. Prepare for a shiny, silken, soft mane and tail. It can also help ease irritation from things like sweet
itch that may cause your horse to rub.
106. Target Eczema and Psoriasis
Eczema and psoriasis, while not the same thing, are both generally red, irritated, often times chronic skin diseases, and both are uncomfortable. Use coconut oil to target patches of your body that are being affected,
and rub on a thin layer to keep the area moisturized and healthy, while also fighting off fungus or bacteria that
could set in as a secondary infection if you’ve been scratching.
107. Reduce Dandruff
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”
 – Surprisingly we have fermented raw meats available in our culture.
Salami, cold smoked salmon, and corned beef are a few examples. Ceviche is an example where acid
from lemon or lime cooks the food (raw fish) while it marinates. These types of no-heat cooking
methods make protein easy to digest and taste good.
Protein Balance
The different ways to cook and prepare proteins are designed to increase your assimilation of
protein and hopefully help heal any intestinal damage or poor digestion. Eating a high protein diet
does not work for many people because we need to eat adequate amounts of fat with our proteins. So
do not be shy about enjoying fat with your protein. Proteins go well in combination with vegetables or
grains.
Many people have slightly damaged intestinal walls where partially digested protein can
permeate directly into the bloodstream.
1b
 If you have this condition, you generally will not feel very
well after eating a lot of protein. In the worst case your joints could swell in an autoimmune reaction
to the proteins in your bloodstream. Eating small amounts of proteins with larger amounts of cooked
vegetables helps people with problems assimilating protein. Dentist Melvin Page estimated that we
should eat a minimum of 1/15 th of our body weight in protein per day. To get your minimum or
average protein intake, take your desired body weight and divide it by 15. For example, someone
who weighs 150 pounds should eat at least 10 ounces of protein spread throughout the day. Dr. Pagethought that more small meals with protein spread throughout the day would help control and balance
your blood sugar. You can eat more protein than this, but for most people less than this amount is not
advisable.
Low Quality Proteins
Factory-farmed meats and eggs promote a profit-driven system of disease in which animals are
misused and mistreated. The cesspools from these factory farms pollute the air and the environment
including water supplies. Factory-farmed animals many times are barely allowed to move, are loaded
with drugs and chemicals to keep them alive, and are not fed their natural diet. It is unwise to eat the
unhealthy meat from these animals. Choose fresh grass-fed meats whenever possible.
Conventional packaged lunch meats contain many harmful food additives. Avoid those. Organic
packaged meats like salami, bacon, hotdogs, sausages and so forth can be health-promoting but it
really depends on how they are processed and what ingredients are added. Use those foods with
caution to ensure they are not negatively affecting your health.
Protein Powders
I know of some case studies in which people got tooth decay from consuming protein powder.
The significant processing of most protein powders renders the protein hazardous. Some high-quality
protein powders made from high-quality animal foods may be of benefit to people, but this is not
known for certain. What is the point of consuming protein powder when you can have real, healthy
protein? For example: If whey protein is healthy, then simply drink whey every day. That way you get
safe protein and probiotics as an added bonus. If you feel that you need more protein in your diet then
have real and natural proteins like eggs, fish, or beef. Soy protein blocks iron absorption even when
all the phytic acid has been removed;
2b
 this is an example of one of the many hazards of protein
powders.
Phosphorus
Phosphorus is perhaps even more important to tooth remineralization than calcium. Phosphorous
is in most foods. However it is highly concentrated in dairy products like milk and cheese, in the
organs of land and sea animals, in muscle meats and proteins including eggs, and in grains, nuts and
beans. One has to be careful in using grains and beans for phosphorous sources because some grains,
like white rice, do not contain much phosphorous. Meanwhile other whole grains contain
phosphorous in a form that is not absorbable. Vegetables do not contain much phosphorous. Three and
a half ounces of a hard cheese provides 0.6 grams of phosphorus; the same amount of beef, chicken or
fish contains about 0.25 grams. Four cups of raw milk provide 0.9 grams of phosphorus. Organ meats
are generally much richer in phosphorous than muscle meats. Dr. Price’s nutritional recommendation
for phosphorus is 2.0 grams per day. This recommendation is double the US National Academy of
Sciences dietary reference intake.
Eggs
4 eggs contain 0.5 grams of phosphorous. Eggs from pastured chickens, ducks or other animals
are rich in tooth-decay-fighting vitamins and minerals.Fermented Foods & Enzymes
Enzymes act as catalysts in most of the biochemical processes in our bodies. When we cook our
food completely at temperatures above 150°F, its enzyme content is destroyed. When you eat a
cooked meal, it is vital to include and consume both raw and/or fermented foods with the cooked
food. Enzymes help us digest our foods. One way to get these enzymes is through the use of fermented
foods. Fermented drinks include rejuvelac, kefir, and beet kvass. Fermented foods include fermented
radish, cabbage (sauerkraut), pickles, fermented sweet potatoes and yogurt. Fermented vegetables are
a great way to consume your vegetables. Recipes for fermented foods can be found in
Nourishing
Traditions
 by Sally Fallon. Taking enzyme supplements or high quality probiotics is another method
to help your body assimilate food and achieve balance.
Fermented or Uncooked Food
Have something raw or fermented with every meal that otherwise is of exclusively cooked food.Vegetables for Minerals
We are told to cook our meat, chicken or fish completely to avoid harmful bacteria. Meanwhile
even many health-oriented people think we should have our vegetables raw to preserve nutrients and
enzymes. But uncooked vegetables contain a host of plant toxins including enzyme inhibitors,
oxalates, saponins, and lectins. Besides a few exceptions such as lettuce or cucumber, raw vegetables
are difficult to digest. Only people with strong digestive powers can do well eating lots of uncooked
vegetables. For the rest of us, we need heat or fermentation to break down the vegetable cellulose.
Unless you have very strong digestive fires, eating a great deal of raw vegetables is not healthy
because of the plant toxins. Vegetables should be prepared such that they should be easy to digest and
assimilate, as well as taste good.
If you visit a farm you can watch goats or cows madly salivate over grass. I have noticed that
reaction does not occur with humans. That is because we are not made to eat too many uncooked raw
fibrous vegetables. Raw vegetables can irritate the intestinal lining especially if the lining is already
inflamed. Cooked vegetables and fruits have their cellulose broken down so they are easier for us to
digest. I recommend usually eating cooked vegetables or fruit with some type of fat like butter or
cream. To me, a soft cooked piece of broccoli with some butter or cheese is much easier to digest
than a piece of raw crunchy broccoli. When vegetables are juiced, the cellulose is removed and the
nutrients are free to be assimilated. However too much vegetable juice may expose you to
unnecessary plant toxins and even excess sugars, depending upon which vegetables you are juicing.
Dark, leafy-green vegetables need to be eaten cooked, as the nutrients are released through
cooking. The bottom line is to prepare your vegetables in a way that tastes good to you. Do not force
yourself to eat raw vegetables to try to be healthy.Are Grains the Hidden Reason for many Modern Diseases
including Tooth Cavities?
9,000 years ago around 7,000 BC wheat and barley were first cultivated. Corn and rice
followed 2,500 years later in 4,500 BC. According to human fossil records, prior to this time period,
tooth decay was virtually unknown. Teeth recovered from Pakistan dating to around 5,500 BC show
signs of being drilled, presumably because of cavities. For the last 5,000 years the average rate of
tooth decay has been climbing. The rise in the rate of tooth decay has also been seen in Native
Americans who switched from a hunter gatherer lifestyle to a more heavily corn-based diet.
3b
 The
cultivation of grains has fostered the evolution of civilization, allowing city centers to emerge in
which large groups of people live together such as in ancient Egypt. Grains also made it possible to
raise large armies as it resolved the logistical problem of feeding thousands of soldiers.
In Weston Price’s field studies, a diet centered on white flour, refined sugar and vegetable fats
was devastating to the health, teeth and gums of native peoples worldwide. From this evidence even
Dr. Price himself concluded that consuming grain products in their whole form would resolve a part
of the problem of tooth decay. The natural health community, and now even the US Government and
food manufacturing giants, have embraced and promoted the view that whole grains are better for our
health.
Beyond the fossil evidence connecting grains to tooth cavities is over one hundred years of
scientific research that connects whole grains with a variety of diseases. This evidence is further
consistently confirmed by the nearly daily e-mails I receive from stressed-out healthy eaters
wondering why their previously cavity-free children now have tooth decay. There is one clear
response that over and over again proves to be correct: whole grains.
Considering modern humans (
Homo sapiens
) are about 200,000 years old, large amounts of
grains constitute a very recent addition to the


 stroke and human ischemic stroke.
209,210 The medical use of DMSO
in humans is discussed in Chapter 9.
ROLE OF DMSO IN EXPERIMENTAL STROKE
The brain region vascularized by the MCA is the most commonly affected area fol -
lowing a cerebral infarction. The reason is due to the large size of the MCA and the direct flow it receives at an angle from the internal carotid artery (ICA) providing the easiest path for thromboembolism. The MCA is therefore a vessel of choice in studying stroke in animals.
In nonhuman primates, DMSO was studied in 20 rhesus monkeys ( Macaca
mulatta ) subjected to ischemic stroke via a transorbital approach to visualize and
clip the MCA under direct microscopy.
209 The animals were divided into four groups:
(1) shams, surgery but no occlusion (N = 2); (2) saline controls (N = 8), surgery and clipping of the MCA; (3) clipping of the MCA and treated with 3 mg/kg dexametha -
sone (N = 5); (4) clipping of the MCA and treated with DMSO (N = 5) 2.5 g/kg 50% solution mixed in saline. All treatments were given 4 h after occlusion of the MCA with the clip still in place. The occluding Mayfield clip was removed after 16½ h, and a second intravenous dose of dexamethasone or DMSO was repeated for all treated animals 30 min after clip removal. All animals were given a full neuro -
logical examination daily for 7 days following occlusion of the MCA. After 7 days, animals were killed for neurohistological analysis. Arteriograms were taken in all animals before occlusion, 30 min after occlusion, 16½ h after occlusion, and 30 min following unclipping of the MCA ( Figure 8.6). Table 8.2 summarizes the results of
the neurological examination after 16 h with the MCA clip in place and at 7 days following removal of the clip.
209
Mean average cerebral blood flow measured near the MCA prior to clipping was
89 mL/100 g tissue/min. This value dropped by 43%–54% after MCA clipping and essentially returned to preocclusion values with no significant group differences fol -
lowing unclipping. Angiographic changes following MCA occlusion can be summa -
rized as follows. ICA narrowing (arterial spasm?) was seen at the level of the siphon
in all animals 30 min following MCA occlusion ( Figure 8.6). All animals except
two saline controls survived the initial MCA clipping. Postmortem tissue weights
showed DMSO attenuated cerebral tissue edema when compared to dexamethasone or saline controls.165 DMSO in Basic Neuroprotection
After 16½ h and with MCA still occluded, the narrowed carotid was still seen
in the saline- and dexamethasone-treated groups. No narrowing of the ICA was
observed in animals treated with DMSO209 (Figure 8.6).
Reperfusion of the posterior parietal and temporal branches of the MCA was
more pronounced 30 min following unclipping of the MCA in DMSO than in con -
trols or dexamethasone-treated animals. Moreover, brain swelling of the trauma -
tized hemisphere examined at postmortem was moderately high in controls, mildly reduced in the dexamethasone group, and absent in DMSO-treated monkeys.
209
Postmortem histological examination of the ischemic hemisphere revealed less
structural damage of the inferior thalamic peduncle and fewer chromatolytic and
Pre-o cclusion
(a) (b) (c)
(d) (e)( f)
(g) (h) (i)Control
DMSO
dxms16½ h po st clip 17½  h po st clip
FIGURE 8.6  Arteriograms of rhesus monkeys showing characteristic vascular response
after 16½ occlusion and 17  h when MCA was deoccluded. Saline-treated controls (a–c), DMSO treated (d–f), and dexamethasone treated (dxms g–i) before and after deocclusion of the MCAt. Panels (a), (d), (g) show preocclusion vascularization prior to MCA occlusion. Treatments were given 4 h after clipping the MCA and repeated shortly before clip was removed. At 16½ h after clipping, no blood flow is seen filling the MCA or its branches and severe narrowing of the ICA at the siphon is visible in saline controls and dexamethasone treated (b, h arrow), but no narrowing of ICA is observed in DMSO treated (e arrow). After unclipping at 17½ h, ICA narrowing continues in controls (c bold arrow) and dexamethasone (i bold arrow). No narrowing of ICA seen in DMSO (f bold arrow). In addition, the perical -
losal artery and posterior parietal vasculature is absent in saline controls (c double arrows) and significantly reduced in dexamethasone (i double arrows). In DMSO (f double arrows), these vessels are seen to have recovered substantially as compared to preocclusion arte -
riogram. (Adapted from de la Torre, J.C. and Surgeon, J.W., Stroke, 7(6), 577, November–
December, 1976.)166 Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO) in Trauma and Disease
swollen neurons in the pre-occipital cortex and caudate-lentiform region in DMSO-
treated animals when compared to dexamethasone or saline controls. The caudate-lentiform region is an area of the brain supplied by the lenticulostriate branches of the MCA, and because they are end-arteries, the brain regions they feed lack
a significant collateral blood supply.
209 These end-arteries are not only a common
site for thrombosis but are also difficult to treat with thrombolytics because they remain localized to the regions where they terminate, such as the caudate-putamen and internal capsule.
In addition to light microscopic analysis, selective brain tissue regions from all
groups of macaque monkeys were examined by electron microscopy on a blind to treatment basis.
47 Brain sections from the nontraumatized hemisphere showed
no evidence of swelling or distortion of cellular components, including well pres -
ervation of synapses, synaptic vesicles, and unremarkable neuropil. By contrast, the traumatized hemisphere in dexamethasone-treated macaques showed severe swelling of neurons near the MCA occlusion and loss of a clearly delineated plasmalemma.
47
Ribosomes and osmophilic particles were seen to aggregate throughout the fluid-
filled intracellular space, while mitochondria in neurons appeared to be undergoing degenerative changes. Loss of neuronal mitochondria in brain tissue is known to reduce energy synthesis of ATP and make neurons more vulnerable to ischemic damage. Dexamethasone-treated animals also showed swelling of boutons (axon ter -
minals) and considerable loss of synaptic vesicles. These vesicles store neurotrans -
mitters at the axon terminal that are released at the synapse and are essential in propagating nerve impulses between neurons.
Brain sections from DMSO-treated macaques showed swelling of some boutons
and synaptic vesicles within neurons, but the axo-dendritic synaptic contacts revealed TABLE 8.2
Neurological Deficits Observed in Rhesus Monkeys 24 h and 7 Days after
Occlusion of the MCA and Following No Treatment (Saline Control, N = 8)), Dexamethasone (N = 5), and DMSO (N = 5)
Neurological Status in Monkeys after MCA Occlusion
Treatment24 h Postocclusion 7 Days Postocclusion
A B C D A B C D
Saline (control) — — — 8 — — — 6
Dexamethasone — — — 5 — — 1 4
DMSO — 4 1 — 2 3 — —
Source:  Adapted from de la Torre, J.C. and Surgeon, J.W., Stroke, 7(6), 577, November–December 1976.
Notes:  No neurological deficits (A); contralateral paresis, alert (B); contralateral paresis, lethar gic (C); severe
lethargy, or coma (D). Two saline-treated monkeys died on the fifth and sixth day postocclusion.
Significant improvement was observed in the neurologic status of DMSO-treated animals after 24 h and after 7 days following MCA occlusion as compared to saline controls and dexamethasone-treated animals.167 DMSO in Basic Neuroprotection
good preservation, and little to no damage of neuronal mitochondria or neuropil was
appreciated.47 There was no expansion of the extracellular space or compression of
the neuropil as compared to dexamethasone or no treatment animals. These findings showed significantly less subcellular damage after DMSO treatment when compared to dexamethasone or no treatment macaques. In particular, loss of axon terminals and


. Many cases of such reversible
states in humans as described in our press, and foreign,
However, science still can not explain why this is possible
with the person. in support can give an example, described
B. Flaygom in the book "The attention of the avalanche," published in 1960: "After
febrile razgrebaniya snow till noon on February 2 was able to extract
from under his 26-year Frayzenera, buried avalanche
January 21 at 2 am! Forces finally left it in the
when he issued a last cry for help, being already under
snow. But what is it? Frayzener began to recover and even opened
eyes! In a low voice, but quite clearly he talked about his agony
and seized him happy when he realized that he was saved, because he was
alive after 13 days spent in an avalanche. "
In Russia, too, reported cases of recovery of people who died
as a result of deep freeze in the winter. Often find people
frozen to such an extent that there was no slightest manifestation
life, but once they warmed, they were revived.
For example, in March 1960 in the hospital morgue, one of the farms
Kazakhstan's taken a man's body. in the act of inspection was made
record: "stiff body completely ice-covered, with no signs of
life. Tapping on the body causes a dull sound, like a shock
the tree. The temperature at the surface of the body below 0 ° C. Eyes wide
disclosed and they formed an icy crust. Pulse and respiration
not bugged. Diagnosis: general freezing, clinical
death! ". Contrary to this conclusion, Dr. PS Abrahamian took
vigorous measures to revive the victim: warm warm
water, stimulation of cardiac activity, the artificial
respiration, heart massage. One and a half hours of hard work doctor
managed to return a person to life, though had to be amputated
his fingers. Victim was 29-year-old tractor
VI Kharin. He was returning on a tractor in the village, but suddenly
motor is dead. After two unsuccessful attempts to start
motor tractor decided to get home on foot, but lost
orientation, strength left him. Then he decided to relax a bit,
he overcame a dream, then it is almost completely drifted snow. While his
sought out, it took 3-4 hours tractor driver found without a hat he lost
her on the road.
36
36Another unusual incident occurred in Tokyo. Summer 1967
dawned very hot. in one of these days, the driver of the truck-
refrigerator Masaru Saito decided to relax a bit and cool off
in the refrigerator truck which contained blocks of dry
ice, ie solid carbon dioxide. Refrigerator door suddenly
closed, and the driver was trapped, completely helpless
in front of three extremely dangerous factors: cold (-10 ° C), fast
increasing due to evaporation of dry ice concentration
carbon dioxide and oxygen deficiency arising in connection
expenditure from reserves of oxygen while breathing in a hermetically
confined space. When the driver learned of the refrigeration
chamber, he found himself in a completely frozen state, and gave no
no signs of life. But at a nearby hospital he was
provided urgent medical care, and he was rescued.
Why do Kharin and Saito did not die? both as a result of
significantly lowering the temperature of the brain occurred
the so-called hypothermia, which protect nerve cells
from damage due to oxygen deficiency, as
oxygen consumption was negligible. in the case of Japanese
driver hypothermia developed rapidly and achieved great
depth. in the refrigerator was a high concentration of carbon
dioxide emitted from the dry ice that has a narcotic
impact, resulting in the degree of adaptability of the organism
to hypoxia increased. Similar results for
experiments with animals, even before these cases received a Soviet scientist
NN Timofeev. in a sealed room to him
managed for the whole day to cool the experimental animals to 5-7 ° C by
increase in carbon dioxide and reduced
oxygen, and then return the animals to life. Scientists have always
with particular interest applicable to similar striking cases
trying to give them a scientific explanation. Learning about the case with Saito in Tokyo
Yugoslavian scientist Anzhus decided to reproduce this phenomenon
in experimental conditions. He placed a white rat in a hermetically
closed glass vessel at low temperature. Fast
increased concentration of carbon dioxide emitted by rats with
breathing, contributed to the same rapid and deep cooling
animals. as a result found that rats that normally
conditions may, without danger to life transfer cooling only
up to 15-16 ° C with increasing concentrations of carbon dioxide transfer
the temperature to 1-2 ° C. in other experiments it was found that lowering
body temperature slows the metabolic process
and reducing the need of animals to oxygen. When
body temperature of 28 ° C, oxygen consumption decreased to 50% of the
normally required oxygen at 24 ° C - up to 30% and at 20 ° C - up
15%. In addition, dramatically slowed heart activity, breathing
and circulation, making the life of organisms preserved in
minimal consumption of nutrient stores.
37
37But back to the cases of recovery of frozen people. Usually all
Clinical cases of death due to hypothermia temperature
internal organs of people went down, usually to 26-24 ° C.
However, there are exceptions to this rule. For example, one
of them. in February 1951 in a hospital in Chicago, brought 23-year-old
black woman, found out half-dressed in the snow. She spent the 1911
hours with fluctuations in air temperature from - 18 to - 26 ° C. Temperature
her internal organs at the time of admission was 18 ° C.
Modern surgeons are rarely solved so cool man
low temperature, even during complex operations, as
assumed that this is the limit below which may occur
irreversible changes in the cerebral cortex. But in the described
If the doctors were surprised by the fact that such a strong
supercooling of the body injured was still breathing, although rarely
(3-5 breaths per minute). Pulse was also very retarded (12-20 strokes
per minute) and irregular (pause between heart beat
reached 8.). The doctors managed to save her life, but had
amputate the feet and fingers.
Until recently, scientists believed that if the drowned
Rights not taken out of water for 5-6 minutes. it is inevitable
die as a result of irreversible pathological changes in the cortex
brain caused by acute oxygen deficiency.
However, it was found that in cold water, this time can significantly
last. For example, in the U.S. state of Michigan
registered a case: 18-year-old student Brian Kaninhem
fell through the ice of a frozen lake, and it drew out a
after 38 min. The victim immediately taken to the nearest
hospital, where with the help of a respirator (he inhaled
pure oxygen), he returned to life. Certainly helped
and the fact that the young man's body was chilled in an ice
water. Another case occurred in a 5-year old boy Vegard
Sletemunenom from city Lilestrema (Norway) - he failed
under the ice of a frozen river. 40 min. the lifeless body of a child
carried to the shore and started doing CPR and massage
heart. Soon the boy had signs of life, and through
two days, he recovered his consciousness and he asked: "Where are my
Glasses? "last December in the snowy mountains rescuers found
frozen body of a 35-year Japanese businessman Mitsutaki
Yuchikoshi. This happened after 24 days after his disappearance. On
time of detection, the body temperature Yuchikoshi dropped to 22 ° C, pulse
almost can not feel, the internal organs were not functioning.
Businessman immediately taken to hospital where, after brief treatment
from hypothermia and blood loss Yuchikoshi came to himself, and soon
felt already and did great.
"He was frozen alive and survived - said one of the healing
Doctors Mitsutaki. - If we can understand why, we have
opens many perspectives. "
38
38This case concerned scientists around the world. Perhaps
Is that the man remained a long time under the influence
low temperatures, and then fully restored its function?
American scientists from Boston, Pittsburgh and Los Angeles
answer this question: "Yes, it is quite possible."
Before relapsing rights in "hibernation" during the long
interplanetary flights we've seen except in science fiction
films, but very soon it may become a reality. Researchers
argue that they are close as ever to the ability to immerse a person
into a deep sleep for up to several months. Team America
scientists invented for this special blend of salt and ice
that the introduction of a man rapidly cools the blood. This plasma
rapidly reduces body temperature to 37 ° C to 10 ° C slows
metabolism, and the man falls into a kind of hibernation.
However, while the new method was tested only on pigs,
which was immersed in such a dream a few hours. But
Scientists believe that "hibernation" can stretch into days, weeks and even
months.
However, not all as easy as it looks at first glance.
frozen people need anyway


 their lives. Senna is probably one
of the best known herbal medicines, not least because it
is still widely used in conventional medicine. It is a very
efficient laxative and is a particularly useful remedy for
the occasional bout of constipation. It has a slightly bitter,
nauseating taste, and is therefore generally mixed with
other herbs.
Habitat & Cultivation
Senna is native to tropical Africa and
is now cultivated throughout that
continent. It is grown from seed in
spring or from cuttings in early summer
and requires plenty of sun. The leaves
may be picked before or while the plant
is in flower, and the pods are collected
when they are ripe in autumn.
Related Species
There are over 400 species of Cassia.
Tinnevelly senna ( C. angustifolia ) is
grown in the Indian subcontinent and
has the same therapeutic properties
as C. senna. In Ayurvedic medicine,
it is used for skin problems, jaundice,
bronchitis, and anemia, as well as for
constipation. Jue ming zi  (C. obtusifolia )
is used in traditional Chinese medicine
for “liver fire” patterns, constipation,
and atherosclerosis.
Key Constituents
■ Anthraquinone glycosides
 (sennosides)
■ Naphthalene glycosides
■ Mucilage■ Flavonoids
■ Volatile oil
Key Actions
■ Stimulant
■ Laxative
■ Cathartic
Research
■ Sennosides  Extensive research
during the last 50 years has led to
a clear understanding of senna’s
action. The sennosides irritate the
lining of the large intestine, causing
the muscles to contract strongly,
resulting in a bowel movement about
10 hours after the dose is taken.
The sennosides also stop fluid being
absorbed from the large intestine,
helping to keep the stool soft.
Traditional &
Current Uses
■ Early records  The herb was
first used medicinally by Arabian
physicians in the 9th century ce.
■ Constipation  Senna has always
been specifically used for constipation.
It is particularly appropriate when a
soft stool is required, for example in
cases of anal fissure. Senna is a good
short-term laxative but should not
be taken for more than 10 days as
this leads to weakening of the large
intestine muscles.
■ Cathartic  As a cathartic (very
strong laxative), senna can cause
cramping and colic, and is therefore
normally taken with aromatic,
carminative herbs that relax the
intestinal muscles.
Self-help Use
■ Constipation, p. 307. Senna
A small perennial
shrub growing to
3 ft (1 m), with a
straight, woody stem
and yellow flowers.
Senna  shrubs have pairs of lance-
shaped leaflets arranged on either side
of a central stem.Parts Used
Key Preparations & Their UsesDried leaves
Fresh leaves
Pods  are milder in effect than
the leaves. They are made into
tablets and other preparations.Leaves are stronger
in action than the
pods and are not
as commonly used.
Dried pods Fresh pods
GingerClovesDecoction  For constipation,
steep 3 –6 senna pods and 1 g
fresh ginger in 3⁄4 cup (150 ml)
freshly boiled water for
6 –12 hours. Strain and drink.Tablets  are the standard senna
preparation and are convenient.
T ake for occasional constipation.
Infusion  For mild constipation,
infuse 1–2 senna pods, 1 g fresh
ginger, and 1–2 cloves in 3⁄4 cup
(150 ml) freshly boiled water for
15 minutes. Strain and drink. QCautions Do not give to children under 12. Do not take for more than 10 days
at a time. Do not take if suffering from colitis. During pregnancy, take on advice
of your health care practitioner.
Tincture is prescribed by herbalists to treat short-term constipation.
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key medicinal plantsCentella asiatiC a
Paste made from powder.
Mix 2 tsp powder with 5 tsp
(25 ml) water and apply to
patches of eczema. Powder  is an important Ayurvedic
remedy. T ake 1–2 g a day with
water as a general tonic.In India, fresh leaves are
eaten as a tonic herb in saladsCentella asiatica syn. Hydrocotyle asiatica (Apiaceae)
Gotu Kola (Hindi), Indian PennywortGotu kola
A perennial, herbaceous creeper, growing to 20 in (50 cm), with fan-shaped leaves.
Gotu kola is found growing wild
throughout India.
Habitat & Cultivation
Gotu kola is native to India and the
southern U.S. It also grows in tropical and subtropical parts of Australia, southern Africa, and South America. It prefers marshy areas and riverbanks. Though usually gathered wild, gotu kola can be cultivated from
Parts Used Key Preparations & Their Uses
Aerial parts have
valuable tonic and cleansing properties.Research
■ Wound healing Gotu kola has
an established ability to promote
wound healing and tissue repair, making it useful as a cosmetic agent, in skin disorders such as psoriasis,  and in arthritis. Asiaticoside, in particular, has been shown to speed up collagen formation and the laying down of new blood vessels. This healing effect extends to the blood vessels, so that gotu kola extracts aid venous repair, notably in chronic venous insufficiency, a condition that includes symptoms such as leg swelling and varicose veins. Recent U.S. research has investigated the effectiveness of high-strength extracts to help in diabetic neuropathy (nerve pain due to poor circulation) with signs of positive benefit.
■ Brain function In the last 10
years, research has focused on gotu kola’s ability to relieve anxiety and support healthy brain function.  A Thai clinical trial in 2008 found that gotu kola extract improved attention, working memory, alertness, and mood in 28 healthy volunteers with an average age of 65. Another small study found that gotu kola eased
the symptoms of anxiety.Traditional &
Current Uses
■ Wound healing Gotu kola’s main
traditional use lies in treating wounds
and skin problems. In Ayurveda, it is used specifically to promote healing in skin ulcers and serious skin problems, as well as to prevent scarring. The herb may be applied directly to the skin, or taken internally, where it appears to promote tissue repair throughout the body. It supports peripheral circulation and can be taken to strengthen blood vessels, e.g. varicose veins. Many people swear by gotu kola’s ability to prevent and relieve arthritis and rheumatic problems.
■ T onic The herb has a longstanding
reputation in India and southern  Asia as a “rejuvenator,” aiding concentration and memory, particularly in the elderly. In Western herbal medicine, it is understood to be an adaptogen and can be taken long-term to help support healthy brain function, slow aging, and calm anxiety. It is also thought to have a tonic effect on digestion.
Self-help Uses
■ Eczema, p. 300.
■ Maintaining vitality, p. 319.
Dried aerial partsFresh
aerial partsGotu kola is an ancient Ayurvedic remedy that is now used
extensively in the West. It is a useful tonic and cleansing herb for skin problems and digestive disorders. In India,
it is used to treat a variety of conditions, including leprosy, but it is valued chiefly as a revitalizing herb that strengthens nervous function and memory. It has a bittersweet, acrid taste, and in India it is sometimes used in salads and as
a vegetable.
 QCautions Can occasionally cause sensitivity to sunlight. Restricted
herb in some countries. May cause allergic reactions in rare cases.
Infusion (to make, p. 291). For
rheumatism, take 7 tsp twice a day.seed in spring. The aerial parts are
harvested throughout the year.
Related Species
Marsh pennywort (Hydrocotyle vulgaris) is a related European species, but, unlike gotu kola, has no known therapeutic uses.
Key Constituents
■ Triterpenoid saponins (asiaticoside,
 brahmoside, thankuniside)
■ Alkaloids (hydrocotyline)
■ Bitter principles (vellarin)
Key Actions
■ Wound healer
■ Tonic
■ Anti-inflammatory
■ Sedative
■ Peripheral vasodilator
Tincture (to make, p. 292). For poor memory and concentration,
take 40 drops with water 3 times a day.
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Making infusion  with flower heads
(see p. 291). For a good night’s sleep,
drink 3⁄4 cup (150 ml) before bed.Flower heads  may be used fresh


 spores on the underside.
Habitat & Cultivation  Hartstongue is found
throughout much of Europe, North Africa, East Asia, and North America. It prefers shaded sites  in woodlands and on banks and walls. The fronds are gathered throughout the summer.
Parts Used  Fronds.Selenicereus grandiflorus
(Cactaceae)
Night-blooming
Cereus
Description  Climbing multibranched perennial
cactus with upright cylindrical stems and aerial
roots. Produces large flowerbuds opening into night-blooming white flowers that grow to 8 in  (20 cm) across, and red oval fruit.
Habitat & Cultivation  Native to Mexico
and Central America, night-blooming cereus is now rarely found in the wild. It is cultivated both as an ornamental and a medicinal plant. The flowers and young stems are gathered in summer.
Parts Used  Flowers, young stems.
Constituents  Night-blooming cereus contains
alkaloids (including cactine), flavonoids (isorhamnetin), and a pigment. Cactine’s cardiotonic effect is considered similar to that of cardiac glycosides (see
foxglove, Digitalis species, p. 202).
Medicinal Actions & Uses As it is in short
supply, night-blooming cereus is little used at present, but it is a valuable remedy for the heart.  It stimulates the action of the heart, increasing the strength of contractions while slowing heart rate. It is prescribed as a treatment for various conditions,
US_266-283_Sanguinaria_Ziziphus_jujuba.indd   268 26/02/16   12:48 pm269 other medicinal plantsSeSamum indicum
Habitat & Cultivation  The herb is native
to central and southern Europe and now grows
wild in northern Europe, North Africa, and
western Asia, preferring sandy dry soil. Houseleek
is widely cultivated as a garden plant. The leaves
are picked in summer.
Parts Used  Leaves, leaf juice.
Constituents  Houseleek contains polyphenols,
including procyanidins and mucilage.
History & Folklore  The Frankish King
Charlemagne (742–814 ce) told his subjects
to plant houseleek on their roofs, as the plant
reputedly warded off lightning and fire.
Medicinal Actions & Uses  Houseleek
leaves and their juice are used for their cooling
and astringent effect, being applied externally
to soothe many skin conditions, including burns,
wounds, boils, and corns. As with many other
remedies that are both astringent and soothing,
houseleek simultaneously tightens and softens
the skin. Traditionally, the leaves have been
chewed to relieve toothache, and the juice
has been sniffed to stop nosebleeds. Houseleek
is still used externally, but internal use of this
herb is not advised because in large doses it
will induce vomiting.
Caution  Do not take houseleek internally.Night-blooming cereus  has spectacular flowers that open
at dusk and close at dawn.
Houseleek’s  succulent leaves contain tannins and mucilage,
both soothing to the skin.including angina and low blood pressure, and is
often given as a tonic during recovery from a heart
attack. In the Caribbean, the juice of the whole
plant is used to expel worms, and the stems and
flowers are used in the treatment of rheumatism.
 QCautions  T ake only under professional
supervision. Excessive doses may cause stomach
upset and hallucinations.Related Species  Ragwort ( S. jacobaea )
has traditionally been used as a poultice or
lotion to relieve rheumatic aches and pains.
Cautions  Do not take life root internally.
The plant is subject to legal restrictions in
some countries.
Sesamum indicum (Pedaliaceae )
Sesame,
Hei Zhi Ma
Description  Erect annual growing to 61⁄2 ft
(2 m). Has lance-shaped to oval leaves, white, pink,
or mauve flowers, and oblong seed capsules
bearing many small gray seeds.
Habitat & Cultivation  Native to Africa,
sesame is cultivated in tropical and subtropical
areas around the world. The root is unearthed in
summer; the seeds are collected after the seed
capsules have turned brown-black.
Sesame seeds  are a rich source of unsaturated fatty acids
and calcium.Sempervivum tectorum
(Crassulaceae)
Houseleek
Description  Succulent perennial growing to
4 in (10 cm). Has round rosettes of leaves, and
flowering stems bearing clusters of bell-shaped
red flowers.Senecio aureus  syn. Packera aurea
Life Root,
Squaw Weed
Description  Upright perennial growing to
3 ft (1 m). Has lance-shaped leaves and clusters
of yellow daisy-type flowers.
Habitat & Cultivation  Native to eastern
North America, life root is found in marshes, and
on damp ground and riverbanks. The aerial parts
are gathered in summer.
Parts Used  Aerial parts.
Constituents  Life root contains a volatile
oil, pyrrolizidine alkaloids (including senecine,
senecionine, and otosenine), tannins, and resin.
In isolation, the pyrrolizidine alkaloids are highly
toxic to the liver.
History & Folklore  The North American
Catawba people used life root to treat
gynecological problems in general, and
to relieve labor pains in particular.
Medicinal Actions & Uses  Until
recently, life root was employed in Anglo-
American herbalism much as it was in earlier
times—as a means to induce menstrual periods
and to bring relief to menopausal complaints.
Today, the plant is recommended only for
external use, as a douche for excessive
vaginal discharge.Parts Used  Seeds, seed oil, root.
Constituents  The seeds are highly nutritious
and contain about 55% oil (mainly polyunsaturated
fats), about 20% protein, lignans (notably sesamin
and sesamolin), vitamins B3 and E, and minerals.
The lignans are thought to lower blood cholesterol
levels and blood pressure.
History & Folklore  Sesame was one of
the plants found in the tomb of Tutankhamun
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other medicinal plants
Solanum melongena (Solanaceae)
Eggplant,
Aubergine
Description  An erect, herbaceous perennial
growing to 28 in (70 cm). Has slightly woolly leaves,
violet flowers, and large purple fruit.
Habitat & Cultivation  Native to India and
Southeast Asia, the eggplant is now cultivated in many tropical areas and also grown under glass  in cooler climates. The fruit is gathered when ripe  in summer or autumn.
Parts Used  Fruit, fruit juice, leaves.
Constituents  Eggplant contains proteins,
carbohydrates, and vitamins A, B1, B2,
and C.
History & Folklore  Eggplant has been
cultivated as a food in southern and eastern Asia since ancient times.
Medicinal Actions & Uses  Eggplant fruit
helps to lower blood cholesterol levels and is suitable as part of a diet to help regulate high blood pressure. The fruit can be applied fresh  as a poultice for hemorrhoids, but it is more commonly used in the form of an oil or ointment. The fruit and its juice are effective diuretics. A soothing, emollient poultice for the treatment of burns, abscesses, cold sores, and similar conditions Smilax spp. (Liliaceae)
Sarsaparilla
Description  Perennial woody climber growing
to 16 ft (5 m). Has broadly ovate leaves, tendrils, and small greenish flowers.
Habitat & Cultivation Sarsaparilla species
are found in tropical rainforests and in temperate regions in Asia and Australia. The root is gathered throughout the year.
Part Used  Root.
Constituents  Sarsaparilla
contains 1–3% steroidal saponins, phytosterols (including beta- and e-sitosterol), about 50% starch, resin, sarsapic acid, and minerals. Despite the herb’s reputation for being testosterogenic, the steroidal saponins and sterols are estrogenic and anti-inflammatory. The saponins also have antibiotic activity.
History & Folklore  Brought from
the New World to Spain in 1563, sarsaparilla was heralded as a cure
for syphilis, reportedly having been used in the Caribbean with some success. The claims, however, were grossly inflated and the herb’s popularity
soon waned. In Mexico, sarsaparilla has traditionally been used to treat a variety of skin problems. Before it was replaced by artificial agents, sarsaparilla root was the original flavoring for root beer.Smilax Spp.
(1370–1352 bce). In ancient Egypt, the


	to	jump	in	and	go	with	the	flow.
But	he	also	wanted	me	to	be	strong	enough	to	hold	up	in	a	storm.	So	I	learned
not	to	be	excited	just	because	everyone	else	is.	I	learned	to	value	a	friend	who
can	keep	cool	in	a	crisis.	I	learned	to	sit	still	and	wait	to	see	what	comes	next.
These	sound	like	little	things,	but	your	soul	does	them.	It	keeps	tender	care
over	you,	rarely	making	itself	noticed.	In	its	stillness	it	is	saying,
I	am	always
here	for	you,	no	matter	what
.“What	Do	I	Need?”
A
ll	right,	back	you	go,”	said	Baba.	We	had	waited	until	everyone	returned
from	the	village,	and	then	he	took	me	to	the	door	of	my	school	again.
“Really?	I	thought	I	was	staying	with	you,”	I	said.	I	couldn’t	hide	my
disappointment.
“I’ll	be	back	when	the	skies	are	right,”	Baba	said	mysteriously.	He	turned
without	another	word	and	walked	away,	so	I	had	no	choice	but	to	scramble
back	inside.	All	through	math	and	history	I	thought	about	Baba.	When	the
final	bell	rang,	I	rushed	outside	to	see	if	he	was	waiting	for	me.	But	he	wasn’t,
and	as	for	the	sky,	it	had	started	to	rain.
At	first	the	rain	was	light,	so	I	decided	to	chance	it	and	run	home.	Five
minutes	later	the	clouds	turned	black,	and	water	came	down	in	buckets.
“Nasty	weather,”	a	familiar	voice	said.	I	turned	around	and	there	was	Baba,
standing	in	the	middle	of	the	muddy	road.
“Where	did	you	come	from?”	I	asked,	wiping	at	the
	rivulets	that	were
cascading	down	my	forehead.
“Technicalities,”	he	said.	“Your	training	is	too	important	to	waste	on
technicalities.	Here,	I	brought	you	two	things,	but	you	can	have	only	one.	It’s
up	to	you.”
He	held	out	a	folded	umbrella	in	one	hand	and	a	chocolate	bar	in	the	other.
“The	umbrella,”	I	said	without	hesitation,	grabbing	it	from	his	hand.	I	opened
it,	Baba	ducked	under	with	me,	and	the	two	of	us	started	down	the	road	again.
But	now	the	clouds	crackled	with	lightning.	One	bolt	struck	so	close	by	in	the
woods	that	it	made	me	jump.
“It’s	getting	nastier,”	said	Baba.	“But	I	can	give	you	one	of	two	things.	Either
this	new	pocketknife”—he	was	holding	one	in	his	hand—“or	shelter	from	the
storm.”
“Shelter!”	I	shouted	as	the	wind	grew	into	a	howling	gale.We	rounded	the	next	bend,	and	among	the	trees	I	spied	a	small	cabin.	Baba
and	I	made	a	run	for	it,	and	a	minute	later	we	were	safe	inside.	I	was	so	cold
and	wet	that	I	began	to	shiver	all	over.
“I	wish	there	was	some	firewood	or	a	heater,”	I	grumbled.
“I	can	offer	you	one	of	two	things,”	said	Baba	again.	He	held	out	a	fluffy
white	towel	in	one	hand	and	a	shiny	silver	ring	in	the	other.
“Towel,”	I	said,	although	not	as	fast	as	before.	I	didn’t	really	want	a	silver
ring,	but	this	one	looked	like	it	might	be	valuable.
As	I	dried	myself	off	Baba	said,	“The	soul	does	what	you	just	did.	It	pays
attention	to	what	you	really	need.	Today	you	needed	an	umbrella,	a	safe
place,	and	a	towel	more	than	you	needed	a	candy	bar,	a	new	pocketknife,	or	a
silver	ring.	It’s	easy	to	want	lots	of	things—who	doesn’t?	But	to	know	that
your	soul	is	working	on	just	what	you	need—now,	that’s	a	rare	thing	indeed.”
W
HAT
	I	L
EARNED
If	you	ask	yourself	“What	do	I	need?”	the	answer	may	seem	simple.	Maybe
you	need	supper	because	you’re	hungry,	or	a	little	peace	and	quiet	so	that	you
can	do	your	schoolwork.	But	the	soul	thinks	about	needs	that	you	can’t	see.
Some	lie	far	ahead	in	the	future,	for	example.	On	the	material	level	DNA	also
works	that	way.	It	knows	that	a	baby	needs	two	sets	of	teeth,	first	the	baby
teeth	and	then	the	adult	set.	It	isn’t	left	to	each	baby	to	decide	(not	that	it
could),	because	nature	has	provided	what’s	necessary	in	advance.
Just	as	DNA	has	knowledge	of	the	future,	so	does	your	soul.	Baba	taught	me
that	every	life	unfolds	from	stage	to	stage.	What	I	needed	at	fifteen	wasn’t
what	I	would	need	when	I	grew	up	and	had	a	family.	Yet	compared	to	DNA,
what	the	soul	must	plan	is	a	thousand	times	more	complicated	because	every
word,	thought,	and	action	counts	as	a	life	unfolds.	Your	soul’s	knowledge
applies	to	you	alone,	not	to	anyone	else.	DNA	grows	baby	teeth	for
	every
child,	while	the	soul	must	plan	one	unique	life	at	a	time.
So,	what	do	you	need?	You	must	stay	tuned	in	and	find	out.	If	one	destiny	fit
everybody,	each	kid	would	be	equally	smart,	equally	popular,	and	equally
athletic.	Don’t	feel	deprived	if	you	think	you	don’t	have	enough	of	something,
because	your	soul	is	helping	you	to	assemble	a	life	that	no	one	else	will	leadexcept	you.	One	day	your	attention	may	be	caught	by	a	frog	on	the	edge	of	a
pond	because	you	are	meant	to	be	a	biologist,	while	your	friend	may	notice
only	the	water	because	he	is	meant	to	follow	the	sea.
The	tiny	things	you	notice	and	the	tiny	things	you	wish	for	work	together.	Bit
by	bit	you	are	fitting	together	a	thousand	pieces	of	a	puzzle,	and	when	it	is
finally	assembled,	the	whole	will	be	you.	Baba	taught	me	to	trust	that	I	am
unique	and	that	my	soul	knows	exactly	what	makes	me	perfect	in	my	own
way	The	next	time	you	feel	disappointed	that	you	didn’t	get	what	you	wanted,
remember	that	what	you	really	want	is	matched	by	your	soul	to	what	you
really	need.Your	Time	is	Coming
T
he	rain	ended,	and	Baba	walked	with	me	as	I	made	my	way	home.	When	my
house	was	in	sight,	he	said,	“I’ve	found	something	for	you.”
“You	did?”	I	thought	I	had	kept	my	eye	on	him	the	whole	time.	But	now	he
was	holding	out	a	bare	twig.	From	one	end	dangled	a	single	dead	leaf,	curled
up	and	brown.	Then	I	looked	closer.	It	wasn’t	a	leaf	at	all.
“A	chrysalis,”	I	said.	“When	will	it	hatch?”
At	that	moment	the	chrysalis	quivered	and	a	small,	jagged	slit	opened	on	one
side.	Within	minutes	a	butterfly	was	going	to	be	born.
“Hold	it	carefully	while	I	tell	you	something	from	a	long	time	ago,”	said


, though I do not object to being called a vegetar -
ian.  Do you agree that, naturally, we are fruit-eaters?
Are W e Nut and S
eed Eaters?
In nature there is no doubt but that humans did consume some nuts.  Even so, our ability
to derive nuts from their hard shells is limited. We do not have razor sharp teeth and tons of pressure per bite or jaw-power as have squirrels.  Humans can crack certain nuts with their teeth.  Very few of today’s degenerated version of humans can do it, but most nuts
can be cracked with strong jaws and good teeth.  Even strong hands can crush nuts if at least two are taken and pressed against each other.
Most nuts are delicious to us in their raw state.
Unfortunately, our ability to handle nuts is rather poor—we’d need pointed, durable teeth, as rodents have, to gnaw through nut shells.  Nuts that we savor are in a storage form,
62
Fruiticulturethat is, as fats, proteins and invert sugars or starches.  Digestion of nuts into fatty acids,
amino acids, and glucose is a long drawn out process, most often taking hours.  Whether we did or did not consume nuts in nature makes little difference to us today.  Most of us do consume nuts but disadvantageously as cooked fare.  Heated fats and proteins are quite pathogenic, yes, even carcinogenic.  Nuts should be eaten raw or not at all.
Technically and botanically nuts are fruits.  I do not buy that because the word fruit re -
ally means product or result.  Fruits are really the mesocarps of seed packages which
plants creat ed specifically as a pr
oduct to be consumed by a biological symbiont who
would incidentally discard and distribute the seeds.  Nuts and seeds were created by plants for broadcast and reproduction by other methods.  All nuts are seeds.  Most seeds are in a storage form to survive the vagaries of climatic and consuming elements so that they may be instrumental in reproducing and perpetuating their kind.  Nuts, however, have extra protection in that they have hard woody shells.  Seeds usually have only fi -
brous coatings as their protection.  Both seeds and nuts are heavily endowed with nutri-ents sufficient to initiate and sustain a certain minimum growth of their plants.  We can benefit from these nutrients.  But if w
e eat more than two or three ounces, we’re likely to
get more protein and fats than we can readily handle.
Certainly nuts and seeds were not created by plants for consumption but, rather, for
reproduction.  That some animals have adapted to their consumption has not been a two-sided affair as it has been with fruits where the love affair has been and still is mu -
tual.  There are many types of seeds: legumes, grains, weeds, nuts, and fruit seeds being among the most prominent.  I n their na
tural state humans can handle very few of these
seeds.  Nuts can be digested and used in very small amounts. Likewise, sesame, pump -
kin, squash, sunflower, pignolias, and some other seeds can be used.
We are primar ily car
bohydrate eaters, not fat and protein eaters.  I dare say you agree
with my assessment of nuts and seeds as human fare.Are We Fat Eaters?In nature there are very few fats we can get in any quantity without violating our biolog -
ical disposition.  Avocados, durians, olives, coconuts, nuts and seeds are heavy on fats.
Avocados and durians fur nish fa
ts in a predigested state when ripe.  Coconuts furnish
fats as monoglycerides/glycerols before they set their fats as triglycerides in a storage 63
Fruiticultureform.  Coconuts are, therefore, in the jelly-like state, easily digested. When matured and
hardened, it is almost impossible to digest them.
Broccoli and cauliflower have con -
siderable fatty acids in an easily us-
able state when eaten in the raw fresh condition.  How ev
er, they give
some unwanted toxic sulfur com -
pounds.  We get predigested fats ad-equate to meet our fatty acid needs from fruits. An oc casional a
vocado or
seeds and nuts are quite satisfying.  Those who subsist substantially on fats do not do well.  Eskimos are very short-lived.  They consume about 200 grams, about 1,800 calories, dai -
ly.  Their short-lived condition is probably more attributable to their heavy protein con-sumption than fats. They consume about 200 grams of protein daily incidental to their fat-ea ting and this plac
es a great burden upon their organs, especially liver and kidneys.
Because of the acid-forming properties of metabolized proteins, Eskimos lose their teeth at an early age and suffer severe osteoporosis.  Eskimos are eaters of animal fats and pro -
teins, primarily as derived from fish.  Be it noted that, during the berry-picking season, Eskimos are said to ea t only ber
ries during the short season they are ripening.
Biologically we are not a species of fat eaters, but incidental eaters of fats.  We do not need to store great quanties of fat, as do bears and sea lions.  Ripe fruits contain ad -
equate quantities of predigested fats in the form of fatty acids that are easily handled. Other forms of fa t r
equire hours for their digestion, quite atypical of fruits to which we
are most favorably disposed.  Fats may lie in the small intestine several hours before bile is secreted into it with which to emulsify them, thus exposing them to lipases which re -
duce them to monoglycerides (fatty acids) and glycerols.
I adjudge tha t we are not a species of fa t ea
ters except incidental to our fruitarian
disposition.
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FruiticultureAre We Protein Eaters?
To hear the exponents of the meat trust, you’d think we’re in imminent danger of disease
and death if we fail to eat meat three times a day.   The truth is that eating meat three times daily will cause the very conditions we’re taught to fear. We’re in no danger of pro -
tein deficiency unless we’re eating a 100% cooked food diet.  On the other hand, there are gra v
e dangers in eating cooked proteins.  At normal cooking temperatures, proteins
are coagulated, deaminated and largely oxidized.  The nitrogenous materials are soil for putrefactive bacteria.  The carbohydrate portions of cooked proteins are usable for ca -
loric values but still present the problems that cooked carbohydrates pose.
If we must eat pr ot
eins, we must eat them raw to
derive their full benefit.  But proteins, per se, are
not created as food.  They are created by plant and animal life as components of organisms, seeds, en -
zymes, ova, etc.  Most proteins of this nature have toxic prot ec
tive compounds.  The bean family have
anti-enzyme factors.  Eggs have avidin.  Nuts also have anti-enzyme factors.  Seeds of peaches, apples and many other fruits have hydrocyanide.  Humans do not secrete the enzymes to ne -
gate or break down these toxic substances.
From fruits we der iv
e as much protein as is present in mother’s milk for a growing baby!
Moreover, fruit proteins come to us predigested as do other ripened fruit components.
There are many alarmists who warn us about protein deficiencies of fruits and many other presumed deficiencies. If we developed in nature on fruits to our high state as an -
thropologists have found, then the real deficiencies are in the thinking of those who pro -
claim deficiencies.  Their evidence is usually based on researches with pathological spec -
imens, especially those whose metabolic and assimilative faculties are very impaired.  They base their thinking from a standpoin
t of disease rather than health, from a modality
and curing mentality rather than a correction of pathogenic practices.  In saying that our natural foods are deficient, they are simultaneously proclaiming improvidence in nature.  Or, in effect, saying: “God, you made a terrible mistake in providing for us and especially in giving us a sweet tooth. ” Advocating the consumption of proteins and yet more pro -
teins when those so advising know by their own researches and knowledge that the pro -
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Fruiticultureteins will be cooked and contribute to heavy pathology is nothing less than criminal.
One more consideration: If we ate only proteins in their raw state we’d quickly become
diseased and perhaps even suffer death!  Why?  Because various amino acids require from about 60% to 137% of their carbohydrate energy potential for their deamination and utilization. The net result would be starvation.  That’s one reason so much weight is lost by the obese on protein diets.  And the intoxication that results from putrefaction is the reason so many of these dieters become diseased with some dying.
Are we protein eaters?  Emphatically, no!Are We Starch Eaters?To test this question I will not ask you to do the impossible, i.e., take a handful of grass
seeds (presuming you could gather them in nature) and start chewing.  Or, try a spoonful of flour of any grain.  You’d choke up on the first spoon of it as your starch enzyme sup -


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