	from	grains	or	sugar	plants,	like	sugar
cane	or	the	sugar	beet. They	are	readily	broken	down	during	digestion	to	the
simplest	form	of	the	carbohydrates,	which	are	absorbed	into	the	body	to	give
blood	sugar,	or	glucose. Unfortunately,	most	Americans	consume	voluminous	amounts	of	simple,
refined	carbohydrates	and	paltry	amounts	of	complex	carbohydrates. For
example,	in	1996,	42%	of	Americans	ate	cakes,	cookies,	pastries	or	pies	on
any	given	day,	while	only	10%	ate	any	dark	green	vegetables. 46
	In	another
ominous	sign,	only	three	vegetables	accounted	for	half	of	the	total	vegetable
servings	in	1996
46
:	potatoes,	which	were	mostly	consumed	as	fries	and	chips;
head	lettuce,	one	of	the	least	nutrient-dense	vegetables	you	can	consume,	and
canned	tomatoes,	which	is	probably	only	a	reflection	of	pizza	and	pasta
consumption. Add	to	that	the	fact	that	the	average	American	consumed
thirty-
two	teaspoons	of	added	sugars	per	day	in	1996
,
46
	and	it’s	clear	thatAmericans	are	gorging	almost	exclusively	on	refined,	simple	carbohydrates,
at	the	exclusion	of	healthful	complex	carbohydrates. This	is	bad	news,	and	this,	in	large	measure,	is	why	carbohydrates	as	a
whole	have	gotten	such	a	bad	rap;	the	vast	majority	of	carbohydrates
consumed	in	America	are	found	in	junk	food	or	grains	so	refined	that	they
have	to	be	supplemented	with	vitamins	and	minerals. On	this
point,	the
popular	diet	authors	and	I	agree. For	example,	you	could	eat	a	low-fat,	high-
carbohydrate	diet	by	exclusively	eating	the	following	foods:	pasta	made	from
refined	flour,	baked	potato	chips,	soda,	sugary	cereals	and	low-fat	candy	bars. Eating	this	way	is	a
bad
	idea. You	will	not	derive	the	health	benefits	of	a
plant-based	diet	eating	these	foods. In	experimental	research,	the	health
benefits	of	a	high-carbohydrate	diet	come	from	eating	the	complex
carbohydrates	found	in	whole	grains,	fruits	and	vegetables. Eat	an	apple,	a
zucchini	or	a	plate	of	brown	rice	topped	with	beans	and	other	vegetables.THE	CHINA	STUDY	WEIGHS	IN
With	regard	to	weight	loss,	there	are	some	surprising	findings	from	the	China
Study	that	shed	light	on	the	weight	loss	debate. When	we	started	the	China
Study,	I	thought	that	China	had	the	opposite	problem	from	that	of	the	U.S. I
had	heard	that	China	could	not	feed	itself,	that	it	was	prone	to	famines	and
that	there	was	not	enough	food	for	people	to	attain	their	full	adult	height. Very
simply,	there	were	not	enough	calories	to	go	around. Although	China	has,
during	the	last	fifty	years,	had	its	share	of	nutritional	problems,	we	were	to
learn	that	these	views	on	calorie	intake	were	dead	wrong. We	wanted	to	compare	the	calorie	consumption	in	China	and	America,	but
there	was	a	catch. Chinese	are	more	physically	active	than	Americans,
especially	in	rural	areas,	where	manual	labor	is	the	norm. To	compare	an
extremely	active	laborer	with	an	average	American	would	be	misleading. It
would	be	like	comparing	the	amount	of	energy	consumed	by	a	manual	laborer
at	hard	work	with	the	amount	of	energy	consumed	by	an	accountant. The	vast
difference	in	calorie	intake	sure	to	exist	between	these	individuals	would	tell
us	nothing	of	value	and	only	confirm	that	the	manual	laborer	is	more	active. To	overcome	this	problem,	we	ranked	the	Chinese	into	five	groups
according	to	their	levels	of	physical	activity. After	figuring	out	the	calorie
intakes	of	the
least	active
	Chinese,	the	equivalent	of	office	workers,	we	then
compared	their	calorie	intake	with	the
average
	American. What	we	found	was
astonishing. Average	calorie	intake,	per	kilogram	of	body	weight,	was	30%
higher
among	the	least	active	Chinese	than	among	average	Americans. Yet,	body
weight	was	20%
lower
	(
Chart	4.11
). How	can	it	be	that	even	the	least	active
Chinese	consume	more	calories	yet	have	no	overweight	problems? What	is
their	secret? CHART	4.11:	CALORIE	CONSUMPTION	(KCAL/KG)	AND	BODY
WEIGHT
There	are	two	possible	explanations	for	this	apparent	paradox. First,	even
the	Chinese	office	workers	are	more	physically	active	than	average
Americans. Anyone	familiar	with	China	knows	that	many	office	workers
travel	on	bicycles. Thus,	they	consume	more	calories. Even	so,	we	cannot	tell
how	much	of	the	extra	calorie	consumption	was	due	to	physical	activity	and
how	much	to	something	else,	perhaps	their	food. We	do	know,	however,	that	some	people	use	the	calories	they	consume
differently	from	other	people. We	often	say	that	“they	have	a	higher	rate	of
metabolism”	or	“it’s	in	their	genes.”	You	know	these	people. They	are	the
ones	who	seem	to	eat	all	they	want	and	still	not	gain	weight. Then	there	are
most	of	us,	who	need	to	watch	our	calorie	intake—or	so	we	think. This	is	the
simplistic	interpretation. I	have	a	more	comprehensive	interpretation	that	is	based	on	our	own
considerable	research	and	on	the	studies	of	others. It	goes	like	this. Provided
that	we	aren’t	restricting	our	calorie	intake,	those	of	us	who	consume	a	high-
fat,	high-protein	diet	simply	retain	more	calories	than	we	need. We	store	these
calories	as	body	fat,	perhaps	weave	it	into	our	muscle	fibers	(we	call	it
“marbling”	in	beef	animals)	and	perhaps	store	it	in	the	more	obvious	places,
like	our	butt,	our	midsection	or	around	our	face	and	upper	thighs. Here’s	the	clincher:	only	a	small	amount	of	calories	needs	to	be	retained
by	our	body	to	cause	significant	change	in	body	weight. For	example,	if	we
retain	only	an	extra	fifty	calories	per	day,	this	can	lead	to	an	extra	ten	pounds
per	year. You	may	not	think	that	this	is	a	lot,	but	over	a	period	of	five	years,
that’s	an	extra	fifty	pounds. Some	people	would	hear	this	and	might	be	inclined	to	just	eat	fifty	fewer
calories	per	day. This,	theoretically,	could	make	a	difference,	but	it
is	entirely
impractical. It	is	impossible	to	keep	track	of	daily	calorie	intake	with	such
precision. Think	about	eating	a	meal	at	a	restaurant. Do	you	know	how	many
calories	each	meal	has? What	about	the	casserole	you	might	fix? What	about
the	steak	you	might	buy? Do	you	know	the	number	of	calories	they	contain? Of	course	not. The	truth	is	this:	despite	any	short-term	caloric	restriction	regimes	we	may
follow,	our	body	through	many	mechanisms,	will	ultimately	choose	how
many	calories	to	take	in	and	what	to	do


ore	remarkable	that	few	know	about
this	history. Hardly	anybody	knows,	for	example,	that	the	father	of	Western
medicine,	Hippocrates,	advocated	diet	as	the	chief	way	to	prevent	and	treat
disease	or	that	George	Macilwain	knew	that	diet	was	the	way	to	prevent	and
treat	disease	or	that	the	man	instrumental	in	founding	the	American	Cancer
Society,	Frederick	L.	Hoffman,	knew	that	diet	was	the	way	to	prevent	and
treat	disease. How	did	Plato	predict	the	future	so	accurately? He	knew	that	consuming
animal	foods	would	not	lead	to	true	health	and	prosperity. Instead,	the	false
sense	of	rich	luxury	granted	by	being	able	to	eat	animals	would	only	lead	to	a
culture	of	sickness,	disease,	land	disputes,	lawyers	and	doctors. This	is	a
pretty	good	description	of	some	of	the	challenges	faced	by	modern	America! How	did	Seneca,	one	of	the	great	scholars	2,000	years	ago,	a	tutor	and
advisor	to	Roman	Emperor	Nero,	know	with	such	certainty	the	trouble	with
consuming	animals	when	he	wrote
2
:
An	Ox	is	satisfied	with	the	pasture	of	an	acre	or	two:	one	wood	suffices
for	several	Elephants. Man	alone	supports	himself	by	the
pillage	of	the
whole	earth	and	sea. What! Has	Nature	indeed	given	us	so	insatiable	a
stomach,	while	she	has	given	us	so	insignificant	bodies?…	The	slaves
of	the	belly	(as	says	Sallust)	are	to	be	counted	in	the	number	of	the
lower	animals,	not	of	men. Nay,	not	of	them,	but	rather	of	the	dead.…
You	might	inscribe	on	their	doors,	“These	have	anticipated	death.”
How	did	George	Macilwain	predict	the	future	when	he	said	that	the	localtheory	of	disease	would	not	lead	to	health? Even	today,	we	don’t	have	any
pills	or	procedures	that	effectively	prevent,	eliminate	or	even	treat	the	causes
of	any	chronic	diseases. The	most	promising	preventions	and	treatments	have
now	been	shown	to	be	diet	and	lifestyle	changes,	a	constitutional	approach	to
health. How	did	we	forget	these	lessons	from	the	past? How	did	we	go	from
knowing	that	the	best	athletes	in	the	ancient	Greek	Olympics	must	consume	a
plant-based	diet	to	fearing	that	vegetarians	don’t	get	enough	protein? How	did
we	get	to	a	place	where	the	healers	of	our	society,	our	doctors,	know	little,	if
anything,	about	nutrition;	where	our	medical	institutions	denigrate	the
subject;	where	using	prescription	drugs	and	going	to	hospitals	is	the	third
leading	cause	of	death? How	did	we	get	to	a	place	where	advocating	a	plant-
based	diet	can	jeopardize	a	professional	career,	where	scientists	spend	more
time	mastering	nature	than	respecting	it? How	did	we	get	to	a	place	where	the
companies	that	profit	from	our	sickness	are	the	ones	telling	us	how	to	be
healthy;	where	the	companies	that	profit	from	our	food	choices	are	the	ones
telling	us	what	to	eat;	where	the	public’s	hard-earned	money	is	being	spent	by
the	government	to	boost	the	drug	industry’s	profits;	and	where	there	is	more
distrust	than	trust	of	our	government’s	policies	on	foods,	drugs	and	health? How	did	we	get	to	a	place	where	Americans	are	so	confused	about	what	is
healthy	that	they	no	longer	care? Our	country’s	population,	which	numbers	almost	300	million	people,
3
	is
sick. 82%	of	American	adults	have	at	least	one	risk	factor	for	heart	disease
4
81%	of	Americans	take	at	least	one	medication	during	any	given	week
5
50%	of	Americans	take	at	least	one	prescription	drug	during	any	given
week
5
65%	of	American	adults	are	overweight
6
31%	of	American	adults	are	obese
6
Roughly	one	in	three	youths	in	America	(ages	six	to	nineteen)	is	already
overweight	or	at	risk	of	becoming	overweight
About	105	million	American	adults	have	dangerously	high	cholesterol
levels
7
	(defined	as	200	mg/dL	or	higher—heart-safe	cholesterol	level	is
under	150	mg/dL)
About	50	million	Americans	have	high	blood	pressure
8
Over	63	million	American	adults	have	pain	in	the	lower	back
(considerably	related	to	circulation	and	excess	body	weight,	both
influenced	by	diet	and	aggravated	by	physical	inactivity)	during	anygiven	three-month	period
9
Over	33	million	American	adults	have	a	migraine	or	severe	headache
during	any	given	three-month	period
9
23	million	Americans	had	heart	disease	in	2001
9
At	least	16	million	Americans	have	diabetes
Over	700,000	Americans	died	from	heart	disease	in	2000
Over	550,000	Americans	died	from	cancer	in	2000
Over	280,000	Americans	died	from	cerebro-vascular	diseases	(stroke),
diabetes	or	Alzheimer’s	in	2000
At	the	great	peril	of	ignoring	the	warnings	of	Plato	and	others,	America
has,	in	the	words	of	Seneca,	“anticipated	death.”	Starvation,	poor	sanitation
and	communicable	diseases,	symbols	of	impoverishment,	have	been	largely
minimized	in	the	Western	world. Now	we	have	an	urgency	of	excess,	and
some	of	the	previously	less	developed	countries	are	racing	to	get	where	we
are. Never	before	have	such	large	percentages	of	the	population	died	from
diseases	of	“affluence.”	Is	this	the	affluence	that	Socrates	predicted	2,500
years	ago—a	society	full	of	doctors	and	lawyers	wrestling	with	the	problems
caused	by	people	living	luxuriously	and	eating	cattle? Never	before	have	so
many	people	suffered	such	high	levels	of	obesity	and	diabetes. Never	before
has	the	financial	strain	of	health	care	distressed	every	sector	of	our	society,
from	business	to	education	to	government	to	everyday	families	with
inadequate	insurance. If	we	have	to	decide	between	health	insurance	for	our
teachers	and	textbooks	for	our	kids,	which	will	we	choose? Never	before	have	we	affected	the	natural	environment	to	such	an	extent
that	we	are	losing	our	topsoil,	our	massive	North	American	aquifers,	and	our
world’s	rainforests. 10
	We	are	changing	our	climate	so	rapidly	that	many	of	the
world’s	best-informed	scientists	fear	the	future. Never	before
have	we	been
eliminating	plant	and	animal	species	from	the	face	of	the	earth	as	we	are
doing	now. Never	before	have	we	introduced,	on	such	a	large	scale,
genetically	altered	varieties	of	plants	into	the	environment	without	knowing
what	the	repercussions	will	be. All	of	these	changes	in	our	environment	are
strongly	affected	by	what	we	choose	to	eat. 11
As	the	billions	of	people	in	the	developing	world	are	accumulating	more
wealth	and	adopting	the	Western	d


 its quest for enlightenment and spiritual growth.
Q: What is the significance of the level 200 in the context of the book?,
A: The level 200 is significant because it differentiates truth from falsehood, and it is the lowest level at which the human mind can discern truth from falsehood.
Q: What is the relationship between guilt and the ego, according to the author?,
A: According to the author, guilt is a consequence of the ego's inherent limitations and is used to justify self-punishment and self-hatred.
Q: What is the author's stance on the concept of karma and justice?,
A: The author states that karma is not a punishment from God, but rather a natural consequence of one's own choices and actions, and that one's consciousness level determines one's spiritual destiny.<|eot_id|><|begin_of_text|>The Politics of the Ego/Hate. The dua listically structured ego propagates itself by a positionality that
tends to see everything in te rms of perpetrator/victim (the classic
relativistic Karl  Marx error). By virtue of an arbitrary positio nality, it
splits events into opposites, and the consequent blame that occurs may be
directed inwardl y as guilt or projected outwardly as hate and paranoia. Thus, th e ego is judgmental and unwittingly becomes its own victim. If it
hates, it feels unconsciously guilty for violating truth and may repress the
accumulated guilt, which adds more ener gy to the projected hatred. As
will be discusse d in a later chapter, this also contributes to the level of
fear, for what the ego projects out, it unconsciously expects to return. Despite its devices, the ego cann ot escape consequences, whether it turns
the attac k within or without. The  inherent fallacy of ego position  is that it
is no t actually the real person who feels guilt or hate, but only  the ego
itself. Th e real Self is unaf fected because truth is immune to fals ity. Thus
the hate/guilt game is operationally just internal politics in which
dif ferent voices seek to dominate and win over one’ s allegiance. The ego is envious of that which it intuits as being superi or to its
limitations and thus readily hates and denounces what it cannot
understand. It has a vested interest in making wrong or denigrating whatit canno t comprehend. Thus, the skeptic subtly hates spiritual truth or
higher consciousness and its values (love, truth, Divinity, beauty). Hatred
for purity or aes thetics is expressed by obscenity and gross vulgarity, as
well as by des ecration (destr oy the Pieta, de file femininity, insult
erudition, defame integrity, etc.). Much purported criticism (masquerading as ‘free speech’) is thinly-
disguised, envious hatred accompanied by rationalized justification in
order to  diminish guilt. Ideological hatred fuels public debate on almost
every topic or issue in current society, from which the ego derives what it
perceives as gain in the form of attention. Hatred often takes the  form of
projecting guilt via blame. Analogously, the politics of the ego have their counterpart in society,
which is  very preoccupied with blame. While individuals do pla y a part,
unfortunate events will often represent a failure of the underlying social
process itself due to policies tha t are innately fallacious. While p unishing
the guil ty culprits satisfies the public, it usually shortchanges society
because the resolution is discovered by examining the underlying
process itself. Guilt that stems from some p ast poor judgment is overcome by the
devices of reparation, confessio n, and moral rededication, as well as by
compensation from good works (the process of ‘undoing’). Humility
helps recovery with the admission that a portion of the guilt stems from
pride, e.g., “I shouldn’ t have made that mistake.”
There is  an error in the word ‘should’, which represents the hyp othetical. The hypothetica l is never reality and is actually an idealized abstraction. The hypothetical therefore represents a fantasy. Personal past history represents  the best that one could actually do then
under given circumstances, which included one’ s perceptions and
emotional menta l states at the time. Mistakes can have a positive ef fect
because they serve the maintena nce of a realistic humility. The  ego is a
defective compass that often gives wrong directions. When one considers
the degr ee of its limitations, it is a wonder that anyone survi ves long
enough to even make mistakes. A study of the  history of civilization quickly reveals that not only
individuals but also great multitudes have fallen and died as  a directconsequence of the human mind’ s inability to discern truth from
falsehood. Millions of people, whole countries, and even generations of
citizens are repeatedly devastated by false beliefs, illusions, delusions,
and the failure to recognize nonintegrous leaders. Thus, Mackay’ s
famous Extraor dinary P opular Delusio ns and the Madness of Cr owds
has been in constant print since 1841. Because the evolution of consciousness, both individually and
collectively, is progressive, the  past, by selection, appears to compare
unfavorably with the present. Lessons can be learned only by the
unfolding of experience over a time continuum; thus, there is always
more that hypothetically could be known. In reality, one cannot know at
age twenty-five the information that is accrued by age fifty. Everyone
thinks, “If I had only known that, I would have done it dif ferently.” Thus,
with humility, it can be see n that every given moment includes
limitation. What  we were is not what we are now. Mistakes are  intrinsic
to the learning process, which is the fate of the human condition itself. Because the mind’ s awareness is limited, it compensates by substituting
presumptions (an educated guess) and therefore, operationally, choices
and decisions are based on th e seemingly best option, as s tated by
Socrates’ dictum. Spiritual guilt is the consequence of morality, ethics, and religious belief
systems, which, although they contribute to guilt, also include time-
honored process es for the alleviation of and recovery from guilt, such as
confession, for giveness, penance, and the renewal and rededication to
spiritual principles, as well as good works, selfless service, and
humanitarian ef forts. Guilt can be put to good use as a motivator for
change for the better. Reasonable guilt is also evidence that one does
have a conscience, and therefo re, one is correctible. The ps ychopath
lacks such an a sset and therefore blindly goes on, making the same
mistakes over and over, thereby sinking lower and lower. The sp iritually-
oriented person can therefore be thankful to have standards to  live by
that can serve as realistic inner guides to behavior. ‘The Ego-Ideal’. Another structur e of the psycho logical ego was termed by Freud as ‘the
Ego-Ideal’ (in contrast to the I d of repressed animal instincts and the
superego, or conscience). This mental mechanism is composed ofadmired, hoped -for and wished-for idealized standards, go als, and
identity. It is what one plans and hopes to become. Idealized figures
become introjec ted as models and therefore inspirationally subserve
ambitions and life planning. Achievement o f these ideals brings increased self-esteem and
satisfaction, but  alternately, failure to live up to expectations can also
result in guilt. U nrealistic self-expectations thus have to be per iodically
revised s o that they do not become oppressive. Holding a goal in  mind is
inspirational and  is actually helpful to its accomplishment, because what
is held in mind tends to actualize. However, it is a mistake to attack
oneself with guilt for failing to achieve the ideal. Upon examination, it
will be frequently discovered that it was not really the goal that was
desired but the satisfaction that was associated with it. Every moment simultaneously includes both options and lim itations. These encompass the overall consequences of karmic factors collectively
expressed as the totality of the  circumstances of one’ s life inheritance
and situation. The ego/self is linear and therefore subject to limitation
and hindrance. Recognition o f this human dilemma can result in
choosing spiritu al rather than material goals. (“Y ou can’ t take a  U-Haul
to H eaven.”) The dictum, “Stor e up treasures in Heaven rather than on
Earth” is helpful to remember. In the long run, the consequences of
merely being kind to others and all of life have far greater  positive
consequences than worldly success, which is temporary and eventually
lost. It is beneficial to periodically reassess goals and ask whether they
are r eally important or just the consequence of egotism. Succe ss in any
venture is simply the automatic consequence of being the best that one
can be as a lifestyle, without looking for gain. In recovery from guilt, prayer and rededication to spiritual values are
extremely helpful as is the co mpassionate realization that the human
condition is dif ficult at best for everyone despite appearances. The Pr oblems of W orking Thr ough Guilt or


 the fruit, salads and raw or cooked vegetables you want. Try to have at least one raw meal per day and
plenty of fresh vegetable juice and fresh fruit juice. Drink water as often as you like. It is a wonderful addition to the cl eansing
process. Limit grains, beans, or potatoes to only once or twice a week and make sure to soak them overnight before you
lightly cook them. Millet, though an alkaline -forming food, should also be limited to once or twice a week. Carrot Juice is a wonderful, nutrient -rich food choice —but it is high in sugar. Therefore, those who need to restrict
their sugar intake may need to dilute it with water or other vegetable Juices. Fruit Juices may also need to be diluted. You
can eliminate Juice entirely if you choose. If you follow these suggestions, you’ll condition your body for cleansing in a gradual way and that may keep you from
feeling down, sluggish or toxic. The Protein Myth
Far more people are sick because of too much protein rather than not enough. Protein i s in all fruits and vegetables. Though meat eaters consume more protein, they actually have more protein deficiencies than vegetarians because of
dysfunctional liver and digestive activity resulting from intake of too many acid -forming foods. WHAT TO EAT W HILE CLEANSING<|eot_id|><|begin_of_text|>Summarize the following text section accurately and concisely. Maintain specific details and numerical information, and use anti-repetition mechanisms:

        The lymph system produces several types  of specialized cells
capable of destroying bacteria and unwanted foreign matter, white blood cells called by such interesting names as
polymorpholeucocytes, phagocytes, B -cells and T -cells. Kupfer cells, lining the spaces of the liver, consume bacteria fr om the
blood as it is filtered. The cells of the Peyer’s patches, in the small intestine, operate in a similar way, preventing destr uctive
bacteria from attacking the intestinal wall. Special cells in the spleen destroy old blood cells. The lymphatic syste m has thousands
of miles of lymph vessels in the body, paralleling the blood circulatory system. Along these lymph vessels are found nodes ra nging
in size from a pinhead to a pencil eraser, and clusters of these nodes are found in the groin, armpits and ne ck. Lymph nodes filter
out bacteria and foreign matter from the liquids of the body. Specialized white blood cells circulate in the blood and lymph,
destroying undesirable germlife and toxic waste as they go along. Antibodies and a chemical substance calle d interferon work
together to protect the body against viruses. Interferon is a chemical secreted in response to viral invasion, which protects  cells and
slows viral action. Antibodies are proteins whose job is to identify and destroy harmful viruses. In a  complex series of actions,
special cells first learn to identify the “weak spots” of harmful viruses, and then antibodies are manufactured which are abl e to
track down these vi -ruses, attach themselves directly to them, and destroy them. When the elimina tion channels are underactive, toxic materials enter the blood and lymph systems too rapidly to be cleaned out by
the liver and immune system functions. These toxic materials settle in the inherently weak organs and tissues, either directl y
causing under -activity, or inviting infection by viruses or bacteria. The immune system becomes increasingly underactive, leaving
the body more and more unprotected against germlife, toxic wastes, and various chronic and degenerative diseases. The strongest natural defen se against disease is a clean, rested body, chemically balanced with the proper foods, with healthy,
active elimination channels. CHAPTER 9
CASE HISTORIES AND TESTIMONIALS
DISCUSSION BETWEEN DR. P., AN EMINENT OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN OF ENTON HALL, ENGLAND,  AND DR. BERNARD JENSEN, ABOUT THE TISSUE CLEANSING PROGRAM
Dr. J. Doctor, you have just seen me go through a colema treatment. You have observed how the treatment works. Tell me what
you think of it. Dr. R. To me, it is an eye opener and a verification of  what I have believed and have tried to overcome in our own colonic
machines; but I’ve never seen anything to equal the results that you are getting. I always felt it took weeks, if not months,  of
fasting and colonies to accomplish what you are getting in a relatively short length of time.<|eot_id|><|begin_of_text|>
Q: What is the primary function of the lymph system?,
A: The lymph system produces specialized cells that destroy bacteria and foreign matter, and also has thousands of miles of lymph vessels that filter out bacteria and foreign matter from the body.
Q: What is the role of the spleen in the immune system?,
A: The spleen is responsible for destroying old blood cells.
Q: What is the importance of proper elimination channels in the body?,
A: The importance of proper elimination channels is emphasized, as toxic materials can settle in weak organs and tissues, leading to chronic and degenerative diseases.
Q: What is the significance of the 7-day cleansing program in the context of the case studies?,
A: The 7-day cleansing program is crucial in the reversal process, as it helps to eliminate toxic materials and restore the body's natural ability to function properly.
Q: What is the significance of the lymphatic system in the context of the text?,
A: The lymphatic system plays a crucial role in filtering out bacteria and foreign matter from the body and maintaining overall health.
Q: What is the relationship between the lymphatic system and the immune system?,
A: The lymphatic system works in conjunction with the immune system to protect the body against viruses, with antibodies and interferon working together to identify and destroy harmful viruses.<|eot_id|><|begin_of_text|>T H E  P U R P O S E  O F  T H I S  B O O K
Is humanity ready for a transformation of consciousness, an inner
flowering so radical and profound that compared to it the flowering of
plants, no matter how beautiful, is only a pale reflection? Can human
beings lose the density of their conditioned mind structures and become
like crystals or precious stones, so to speak, transparent to the light of
consciousness? Can they defy the gravitational pull of materialism and
materiality and rise above identification with form that keeps the ego in
place and condemns them to imprisonment within their own personality? The possibility of such a transformation has been the central message of
the great wisdom teachings of humankind. The messengers Buddha,
Jesus, and others, not all of them known were humanitys early flowers. They were precursors, rare and precious beings. A widespread flowering
was not yet possible at that time, and their message became lar gely
misunderstood and often greatly distorted. It certainly did not transform
human behavior, except in a small minority of people. Is humanity more ready now than at the time of those early teachers? Why should this be so? What can you do, if anything, to bring about or
accelerate this inner shift? What is it that characterizes the old egoic state
of consciousness, and by what signs is the new emer ging consciousness
recognized? These and other essential questions will be addressed in this
book. More important, this book itself is a transformational device that
has
come out of the arising new consciousness. The ideas and concepts
presented here may be important, but they are secondary. They are no
more than signposts pointing toward awakening. As you read, a shift
takes place within you. This books main purpose is not to add new information or beliefs to your
mind or to try to convince you of anything, but to bring about a shift in
consciousness; that is to say, to awaken. In that sense, this book is not
interesting. Interesting means you can keep your distance, play around
with ideas and concepts in your mind, agree or disagree. This book is
about you. It will change your state of consciousness or it will bemeaningless. It can only awaken those who are ready. Not everyone is
ready yet, but many are, and with each person who awakens, the
momentum in the collective consciousness grows, and it becomes easier
for others. If you dont know what awakening means, read on. Only by
awakening can you know the true meaning of that word. A glimpse is
enough to initiate the awakening process, which is irreversible. For
some, that glimpse will come while reading this book. For many others
who may not even have realized it, the process has already begun. This
book will help them recognize it. For some, it may have begun through
loss or suf fering; for others, through coming into contact with a spiritual
teacher or teaching, through reading The Power of Now or some other
spiritually alive and therefore transformational book or any combination
of the above. If the awakening process has begun in you, the reading of
this book will accelerate and intensify it. An essential part of the awakening is the recognition of the unawakened
you, the ego as it thinks, speaks and acts, as well as the recognition of the
collectively conditioned mental processes that perpetuate the
unawakened state. That is why this book shows the main aspects of the
ego and how they operate in the individual as well as in the collective. This is important for two related reasons: The first is that unless you
know the basic mechanics behind the workings of the ego, you wont
recognize it, and it will trick you


 captives, not for price nor re -
ward, saith the  Lord of hosts." Isaiah   45:12, 13. "I AM the  Lord, and  there  is none  else, there  is no God  beside  me." Isaiah
45:5. Read these  words carefully. They are  not my words, they are  the in -
spired  words of men  who discovered  that consciousness is the  only reality. If I am hurt, I am self hurt. If there   is darkness in my world, I created
the darkness and  the gloom and  the depression. If there is light and  joy, I
created  the light and  the joy. There  is no one  but this I AMness that does
all. You cannot find  a cause  outside  of your own consciousness. Your world  is
a grand  mirror constantly telling  you who you  are. As you  meet people,
they tell you  by their behavior who you  are. Your prayers will not be  less devout because  you turn to your own con -
sciousness for help. I do not think  that any person in prayer  feels more  of
the joy, the  piety, and  the feeling  of adoration, than I do when I feel
thankful, as I assume  the feeling  of my wish fulfilled, knowing  at
the same  time it is to myself that I turned. In prayer  you are called  upon to believe  that you  possess what your rea -
son and  your senses deny. When you  pray believe  that you have and you
shall receive. The  Bible states it this way:
"Therefore  I say unto you, What things soever  ye desire, when ye  pray,
believe  that ye receive  them, and  ye shall have  them. "And when ye  stand  praying, forgive,  if ye have ought against any:  that
your Father  also which is in heaven may forgive  you your trespasses." "But if ye  do not forgive,  neither  will your Father  which is in heaven for -
give your trespasses." Mark  11:24, 25, 26. That is what we must do when we  pray. If I hold  something  against an -
other, be  it a belief of sickness, poverty, or anything  else, I must lose  it
and let it go, not by using  words of denial but by believing  him to be  what
he desires to be. In that way I completely forgive him. I changed  my con -
cept of him. I had  ought against him and  I forgave  him. Complete   forget -
fulness is forgiveness. If I do not forget then I have  not forgiven. More Free Books Law of Attraction HavenI only forgive  something  when I truly forget. I can say to you  until the
end of time, "I forgive  you." But if every time  I see you  or think  of you, I
am reminded  of what I held  against you, I have  not forgiven you  at all. Forgiveness is complete  forgetfulness. You  go to a doctor and  he gives
you something  for your sickness. He  is trying  to take it from you, so
he gives you  something  in place  of it. Give yourself a  new concept of self for the  old concept. Give up the old
concept completely. A prayer  granted  implies that something  is done  in consequence of
the prayer  which otherwise  would  not have  been done. Therefore,  I my-
self am the  spring  of action, the  directing  mind and the one who grants
the prayer. Anyone  who prays successfully turns within, and  appropriates the state
sought. You  have no sacrifice to offer. Do not let anyone  tell you  that you
must struggle  and suffer. You  need not struggle  for the  realization of your
desire. Read what it says in the  Bible. "To what purpose  is the  multitude  of your sacrifices unto me  saith the
Lord:  I am full of the  burnt offerings of rams, and  the fat of fed  beasts;
and I delight not in the  blood  of bullocks, or of lambs, or of goats." "When ye  come  to appear  before  me, who hath required  that at your
hand, to tread  my courts?" "Bring  no more  vain oblations; incense  is an abomination unto me; the
new moons and  Sabbaths, the  calling  of assemblies, I cannot endure  iniq-
uity and  solemn assembly." "Your new moons and  your appointed  feasts my soul hates:  they have  be-
come  a burden to me,  I am weary of bearing  them" Isaiah 1:11 -14. "Ye shall have  a song as in the  night when a  holy solemnity is kept; and
gladness of heart, as when one  goeth with a  pipe to come  into the  moun -
tain of the  Lord, to the  mighty One  of Israel." Isaiah 30:29. "Sing  unto the  Lord a new song, and  his praise  from the  end of the
earth." Isaiah 42:  10. "Sing, O  ye heavens; for the  Lord hath done  it: shout, ye  lower  parts of
the earth:  break   forth into singing, ye  mountains, O  forest, and  every
tree therein:  for the  Lord hath redeemed  Jacob, and  glorified  himself in
Israel." Isaiah 44:23. More Free Books Law of Attraction Haven"Therefore  the redeemed  of the  Lord shall return, and  come  with singing
unto Zion; and   everlasting  joy shall be  upon their head. They shall obtain
gladness and  joy; and  sorrow  and mourning  shall flee away." Isaiah
51:11. The only acceptable  gift is a  joyful heart. Come  with singing  and praise. That is the  way to  come  before  the Lord your own consciousness. Assume
the feeling  of your wish  fulfilled, and  you have brought the  only accept -
able gift. All states of mind  other  than that  of the  wish fulfilled  are an
abomination; they are  superstition and  mean nothing. When you  come  before  me, rejoice, because  rejoicing  implies that some -
thing has happened  which you  desired. Come  before  me singing, giving
praise, and  giving  thanks, for these  states of mind  imply acceptance of
the state sought. Put yourself in the  proper  mood  and your own con -
sciousness will embody it. If I could  define  prayer  for anyone  and put it just as clearly as I could, I
would  simply say, "It is the  feeling  of the  wish fulfilled." If you  ask, "What
do you  mean by that?" I would   say, "I would  feel myself into the  situation
of the  answered  prayer  and then I would  live and act upon that convic -
tion." I would  try to sustain it without effort, that is, I would  live and act
as though it were  already a  fact, knowing  that as I walk  in this fixed  atti-
tude my assumption will  harden into fact. Time does not permit me  to go any further  into the  argument that the
Bible is not history. But if you  have listened  attentively to my message
these  past four nights, I do not think  you want any more  proof that the
Bible is not history. Apply what you  have heard  and you will realize your
desires. **************
"And now I have  told you before  it come  to pass, that, when it is come  to
pass, ye  might  believe." John 14:29. Many persons, myself included,  have observed  events before  they oc -
curred; that is, before  they occurred  in this world  of three dimensions. Since man can observe  an event before  it occurs in the  three dimensions
of space,  then life  on earth proceeds according  to plan; and  this plan
must exist elsewhere  in another  dimension and  is slowly moving  through
our space. If the  occurring  events were  not in this world  when they were  observed,
then to be perfectly logical they must have  been out of this world. And
whatever  is THERE to be  seen before  it occurs HERE must be  "pre-
determined" from the  point of view  of man  awake in a  three dimensional
More Free Books Law of Attraction Havenworld. Yet the  ancient teachers  taught us that we  could  alter the future,
and my own experience confirms the  truth of their teaching. Therefore, my object in giving  this course  is to indicate  possibilities inher -
ent in man, to   show  that man can alter  his future; but, thus altered, it
forms again a  deterministic sequence starting  from the  point of interfer -
ence a future  that will be  consistent with the  alteration. The


 in Gerson Therapy. Over the years, Gerson Therapy has gained a dedicated following of
individuals seeking alternative cancer treatments. However, it is important
to note that the medical community at lar ge does not endorse Gerson
Therapy as a scientifically proven or ef fective treatment for cancer. The
therapy has faced criticism due to a lack of rigorous scientific evidence
supporting its claims and concerns about its potential risks and limitations. Despite the controversy, Gerson Therapy remains a notable alternative
treatment approach, and individuals considering it should carefully evaluate
the available information, consult with healthcare professionals, and make
informed decisions about their treatment options. How Gerson Therapy Works
Gerson Therapy is based on the belief that cancer and other chronic diseases
are caused by the accumulation of toxins in the body. The therapy aims to
detoxify the body, boost the immune system, and promote natural healing. Here are some key principles and components of Gerson Therapy:
1. Diet: Gerson Therapy emphasizes a plant-based, or ganic diet. It involves
consuming lar ge amounts of fresh, or ganic fruits and vegetables,
particularly in the form of raw juices. These juices are believed to flood the
body with nutrients and enzymes, while avoiding processed foods, animal
products, and fats. 2. Juicing: Freshly made juices, primarily from carrots, apples, and green
leafy vegetables, are a central part of the Gerson Therapy. Patients are
advised to drink up to 13 glasses of juice per day to provide high amounts
of vitamins, minerals, and enzymes.3. Cof fee Enemas: Gerson Therapy incorporates the use of cof fee enemas. These enemas involve the introduction of organic, caf feinated cof fee into
the colon through the rectum. It is believed that cof fee enemas help
stimulate the liver to release toxins and promote the elimination of waste
from the body. 4. Supplements: Gerson Therapy involves the use of specific supplements
such as potassium, iodine, and pancreatic enzymes to support the healing
process and restore nutrient levels in the body. 5. Detoxification: The therapy focuses on enhancing the body's natural
detoxification mechanisms. In addition to the cof fee enemas, Gerson
Therapy emphasizes the importance of adequate hydration, including
consuming distilled water, and using natural therapies such as castor oil
packs and saunas to promote detoxification. 6. Individualization: Gerson Therapy is tailored to each individual's specific
needs. It is typically administered under the guidance of a qualified Gerson
practitioner who can assess the patient's condition and adjust the treatment
accordingly. The Gerson Therapy involves a low-sodium or
saltless diet to support the body's natural healing
processes.Here are some tips and pr eparation methods for  a saltless diet
as part of the Gerson Therapy:
1. Avoid Processed and Packaged Foods: Processed and packaged foods
often contain high amounts of sodium. It's best to eliminate or significantly
reduce your consumption of these foods, including items like canned soups,
snack foods, pre-packaged meals, and condiments. 2. Use Fresh Herbs and Spices: Instead of relying on salt for flavoring,
incorporate fresh herbs and spices into your meals. Herbs like basil, parsley,
cilantro, rosemary, and thyme, as well as spices like turmeric, cumin,
paprika, and garlic powder, can add depth and flavor to your dishes. 3. Experiment with Vinegars and Citrus Juices: Vinegars (such as apple
cider vinegar or balsamic vinegar) and citrus juices (like lemon or lime
juice) can add tang and acidity to your meals without the need for salt. Use
them as dressings for salads, marinades for proteins, or as a finishing touch
to roasted vegetables. 4. Enhance Flavor with Healthy Fats: Healthy fats like olive oil, avocado
oil, and coconut oil can enhance the taste and richness of your dishes. Use
them for sautéing vegetables, roasting meats, or as a base for salad
dressings. 5. Opt for Fresh Ingredients: Fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole grains
should form the foundation of your meals. Focus on incorporating a variety
of colorful produce to ensure you're getting a wide range of nutrients. 6. Experiment with Homemade Sauces and Dressings: Create your own
salt-free sauces and dressings using ingredients like olive oil, vinegar, citrus
juice, fresh herbs, and spices. You can find recipes online that cater to
saltless diets and adapt them to your preferences.7. Steaming and Roasting: Steaming and roasting are cooking methods that
bring out the natural flavors of ingredients without the need for excessive
salt. Steam vegetables until they are tender -crisp, and roast them with a
drizzle of olive oil and your choice of herbs and spices. 8. Practice Mindful Eating: When following a saltless diet, it's important to
focus on the flavors, textures, and aromas of the foods you consume. Take
your time to savor each bite and appreciate the natural taste of the
ingredients. Nutrition plays a crucial role in healing and
maintaining good health. Here are some ways in which nutrition can support the healing
process:
1. Providing Essential Nutrients: A well-balanced diet provides essential
nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. These nutrients are necessary for various bodily functions and are involved
in processes like cell growth, tissue repair, immune function, and hormone
production. 2. Supporting Immune Function: The immune system plays a vital role in
defending the body against harmful pathogens and promoting healing. Proper nutrition helps strengthen the immune system by providing the
necessary nutrients to produce immune cells and antibodies. 3. Reducing Inflammation: Chronic inflammation is associated with many
diseases, including cancer, heart disease, and autoimmune disorders. Certain nutrients, such as omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants found infruits, vegetables, and fatty fish, have anti-inflammatory properties and can
help reduce inflammation in the body. 4. Promoting Tissue Repair: After an injury or illness, the body requires
extra nutrients to repair damaged tissues. Protein is particularly important
for tissue repair as it provides the building blocks for new cells. Including
sources of high-quality protein, such as lean meats, fish, legumes, and dairy
products, in the diet can support the healing process. 5. Supporting Digestive Health: The digestive system plays a crucial role in
nutrient absorption and overall health. A diet rich in fiber, found in whole
grains, fruits, vegetables, and legumes, promotes healthy digestion and can
prevent issues such as constipation and gastrointestinal disorders. 6. Balancing Hormones: Hormonal imbalances can contribute to various
health issues. Nutrients such as healthy fats, vitamin D, and zinc are
important for hormone production and regulation. Including sources of
these nutrients, such as avocados, nuts, seeds, fatty fish, eggs, and dairy
products, can support hormonal balance. 7. Enhancing Antioxidant Defense: Antioxidants are compounds that help
protect cells from damage caused by harmful molecules called free radicals. Antioxidant-rich foods, such as berries, leafy greens, nuts, and seeds, help
neutralize free radicals and reduce oxidative stress, which can contribute to
chronic diseases and accelerate aging. 8. Managing Weight: Proper nutrition is essential for maintaining a healthy
weight, which is important for overall health and reducing the risk of
chronic diseases. A balanced diet that includes appropriate portions of
nutrient-dense foods can help control appetite, provide ener gy, and support
weight management.Following the Gerson Therapy on your Own
Following the Gerson Therapy on your own can be challenging, as it
requires strict adherence to the dietary guidelines and protocols. It's
important to note that the Gerson Therapy is a specialized treatment
approach for serious illnesses and should be done under the guidance of a
qualified healthcare professional. However, if you are considering
following a similar dietary approach for general health and well-being, here
are some general guidelines to keep in mind :
1. Educate Yourself: Familiarize yourself with the principles and protocols
of the Gerson Therapy. Read books, research articles, and reputable sources
to gain a comprehensive understanding of the therapy's dietary guidelines,
juicing protocols, and recommended supplements. 2. Seek Professional Guidance: Although following the Gerson Therapy on
your own is challenging, it's recommended to consult with a qualified
healthcare professional who has experience with the Gerson Therapy or
similar dietary protocols. They can provide guidance, monitor your
progress, and address any concerns or questions you may have. 3. Or ganic Produce: Emphasize the use of or ganic produce. Or ganic fruits
and vegetables are free from synthetic pesticides and chemical fertilizers,
which aligns with the Gerson Therapy's emphasis on a toxin-free diet. Whenever possible, choose or ganic options to minimize exposure to
harmful substances. 4. Juicing: Juicing is a fundamental aspect of the Gerson Therapy. Invest in
a good-quality juicer and follow the recommended juicing protocols. Focus
on fresh, or ganic fruits and vegetables, such as carrots, apples, beets, and
dark leafy greens. Consult resources specific to the Gerson Therapy for
detailed juicing instructions and recipes.5. Low-Sodium Vegetarian Diet: The Gerson Therapy promotes a low-
sodium, vegetarian diet. Focus on consuming a variety of or ganic fruits


appened after they had engaged on the pearling vessels and began to use the foods provided
there. In the native school on Thursday Island twenty-three children were examined. They were
living in homes in which a considerable part of the food was purchased at the company stores. The
incidence of tooth decay was 12.2 per cent of their 664 teeth. Many of these Thursday Island
children had been born since their parents had begun using the commercial foods provided to the
islanders. Among twenty-three individuals, 43.5 per cent had abnormal dental arches.7/29/13 Nutrition and Physical Degeneration
gutenberg.net.au/ebooks02/0200251h.html#toc 117/250    While these investigations were planned and carried out primarily to obtain data on the condition
of the native races in contact with modern white civilization, wherever possible, data were obtained
on the whites also. In a school for whites on Thursday Island, fifty children were examined with
regard to their dental arches, but an embarrassing situation was encountered with regard to the
sensitiveness of the whites in the matter of having their children examined for dental caries. Figures
were obtained for the facial development which reveal that, out of the fifty children examined, 64
per cent had irregularities of facial and dental arch development. In the upper half of Fig. 62, will
be seen a group of children photographed in the native school, and in the lower a group of white
girls photographed at the white school. The difference in their facial development is readily seen. The son of the white teacher (Fig. 66, left) had marked under development of his face. The white
population lived largely on canned food. FIG. 62. School children from the two groups on Thursday
Island. Note the beautifully proportioned faces of the
natives, and the pinched nostrils and marked disturbance in
proportions of the faces of the whites. The dental arches of
the natives are broad, while many of the whites have very
crowded teeth. The parents and children of the natives used
native foods while the parents and children of the whites
used the modern imported foods of commerce. 7/29/13 Nutrition and Physical Degeneration
gutenberg.net.au/ebooks02/0200251h.html#toc 118/250    Hammond Island adloins Thursday Island sufficiently close by to be easily reached in small
boats. Accordingly, the people of this island have access to the stores of the white settlement on
Thursday Island. Unlike Thursday Island, Hammond Island is quite fertile. Of twenty-seven
individuals, all of native stock, 16.5 per cent of their 732 teeth had been attacked by dental caries,
and 40 per cent of the individuals showed some deformity of the dental arches. After examining the
children at the mission school, I inquired whether there were not families on the island that were
living entirely isolated from contact with modern influences. I was taken to the far side of the island
to an isolated family. This family had continued to live on their own resources. They were raising
vegetables including bananas, pumpkins, and pawpaws. In the cases of the three girls in the family,
one with a child five months of age, only six of their eighty-four teeth had been attacked by tooth
decay, or 7.1 per cent, as compared with 16.5 per cent for the entire group on this island. These
three girls all had normally developed dental arches and normal features. Three of the girls are
shown in Fig. 63. We inquired about the mother and were told that she was out fishing,
notwithstanding the fact that the sea was quite rough. While we were there, she came in with two
fish (Fig. 63). Here was one of the principal secrets of their happiness and success in life. The
Catholic priest who had charge of the mission on this island told me that this family practically
never asked for assistance of any kind, and was always in a position to help others. They were
happy and well nourished. It is important to note that the progressive degeneration in facial form
which occurred in many of the families on the other islands was not found in this family. FIG. 63. These pictures tell an interesting story. The
grandmother shown in the lower right knew the importance
of sea food for her children and grandchildren and did the
fishing herself. Note the beautiful teeth and well formed
faces of her daughters. The incidence of dental caries ranged from 20.6 per cent of all of the teeth examined for the
various age groups on Badu Island to 0.7 per cent, on Murray Island. A group of individuals from
this island will be seen in Fig. 64. Note the remarkable width of the dental arches. Note also in this
connection that the natives of this island are conscious of the superior food of their locality and
wish that their people were not required to purchase food from the government store. The island is
situated on the Barrier Reef and has an abundant supply of small fish. The swarms of fish are often
so dense that the natives throw a spear with several prongs into the school of fish and when the
spear is drawn back, there are several fish on it. This condition provides abundant food for sharks
many of which could be seen surrounding the schools of small fish. Encircling the group, they
dashed in, mouths open and gorged themselves with the mass of fish from the water. It seemed
quite remarkable that the people were willing to go into the water to spear the fish within the zone7/29/13 Nutrition and Physical Degeneration
gutenberg.net.au/ebooks02/0200251h.html#toc 119/250frequently approached by the sharks, but I was told by the natives that when the fish are so
abundant the sharks never attack human beings. One of the natives rowed me in his canoe to a
point where I could photograph the sharks at close range. To show his disdain for the shark, he
had no hesitancy in standing up in the end of the canoe and hurling his spear into the side of the
monster. The spear was immediately thrown out by the shark, which had not been frightened
sufficiently to make it leave the scene of action. The sharks in my pictures were swimming so close
to the shore that the upper part of the tail was forced out of the water, also the back fin, in order to
clear the bottom. It was a great revelation to watch the movement of the tail. Instead of swinging it
from side to side like other fish, with which I was familiar, the shark would rotate its tail half or
three quarters of a turn in a motion like that of a propeller of a boat, then reverse the motion for the
return trip. By a sudden increase of speed in this motion, the shark could dart ahead at a rapid
rate, corral the small fish by encircling them, and finally make a dash through the school with its
mouth open. Hundreds of the small fish, in order to escape, dart out of the water into the air. This
exposes them to the birds, a flock of which follows the sharks when they are feeding on the fish. The birds dive down at the time they see the shark making his raid and catch the small fish as they
dart out of the water. It is by the birds of prey that the native fishermen from their lookout locate
the schools of fish. While there is a difference of opinion as to whether some species of shark will
attack human beings, we saw one pearl diver who bore enormous scars received from the jaws of
a shark. FIG. 64. Natives on the islands of the Great Barrier Reef. The
dental arches here teach a high degree of excellence. The procedure on one island is to snare the sharks by calling them by means of special sounds
made by clapping together two large half shells on the surface of the water. This attracts the shark,
and then the men one at a time go into the water with a sharp stick with which they guard
themselves against attack. A noose made of rope of coconut fiber is slipped over the shark's head
and over the back fin. It is then allowed to tire out and is brought to shore. It was not unusual in a
good season for the shark fishers to bring in three or four in a night's fishing. The strength of the
native swimmers is almost beyond belief. The pearling boats are frequently in great danger of being
dashed to pieces on a coral reef, since in those waters gales of fifty miles an hour are frequent. We
experienced some such gales. On one occasion, when a pearling boat was wrecked some distance
from an exposed rock, one strong swimmer rescued and helped two dozen of the crew to the
rock, and was himself rescued after being in the water continuously for thirty-two hours. The
pearling boats feed their crew largely on commercial provisions. When the men have been
continuously on the boats for one or two years, or often when they have been at sea using this
food for six months, they have rampant tooth decay. When the cavities approach or reach the pulp7/29/13 Nutrition and Physical Degeneration
gutenberg.net.au/ebooks02/0200251h.html#toc 120/250chambers the pain produced in the teeth by the high pressure in deep water produces such agony
that they often have to give up pearling. Physical characteristics of all these residents of the Torres Strait Islands, regardless of their tribal
group, were, sturdy development throughout their bodies, broad dental arches, and for all


reproducibility and unreliability. 2. On April 24, 1948, at Yale University School of Medicine,
hypnosis was electro-me trically recorded for the �rst time and
compared with �eld shifts during other state changes. As hyp
notic states themselves involve electro-m agnetic flux and reflux,
Maxwell's equations can be blamed for inadvertently resurrect
ing that much maligned ghost, Mesmer's 'animal magnetism',
now more suitably based on the laws of modern field physics. Soon afterwards another noteworthy discovery was made. De
spite the numerous variables indigenous to living things in
general and human beings in particular, long-range studies on
human subjects showed electr o-cyclic phenomena identical to
those of trees and other forms of Ufe, but introducing a fort
nightly rhythm. From over 50,000 field determinations on some 500 human
subjects at several locations, including Yale, Duke, and the
University of Pennsylvania schools of medicine, it has been evid
ent since 1948 that such periodic movements provide objective
profiles of variations in feeling and behaviour states which often
transcend observable criteria. Despite the naIvete of applying
linear-dim ensional statistical analyses to non-linear organisms
operating on multidime nsional continua of uniquely determin
able, continuously unfolding states, the highest known correlates
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have been obtained between any physiologic measuring tech
nique and estimates of symptoms. Ranging from states of excita
tion to states of exhaustion, electro-cyclic phenomena also open
the door to both long-and short-range predictions. With regard to human experimental studies in which sub
jects serve as their own controls, one of the initial approaches
compared shifts in individual states before and after hypnosis
along with effects of hypnosis as recorded and studied. Hypnotic
and posthypnotic changes were then compared with correspond
ing field alterations. Disquietudes of all sorts induced in so doing
have been studied electro-metrically and compared with those
arising spontaneously both in waking and in hypnotic states. Fur
ther, changes have been measured before, during, and after vari
ous drugs and placebos, and proper dosages to achieve effects
correlated with field intensities and polarities at given times. Similar experiments have likewise been conducted on effects of
subjecting controls and patients to several therapeutic pro
cedures. In brief, subjects in trance states, induced or spontaneous,
show a smoothing of the field recording and usually a slow de
crease, although sometimes an increase, in intensity. At trance
termination dramatic voltage shifts occur, the time before the
record returns to that of the waking state depending on the
rapidity with which the subject returns to the waking state. Sub
jects who have been aroused from trance states, but who actually
are only partially aroused or return to the trance state though
superficially appearing 'awake', show field correlates with such
state changes, either by using pen-writing photo-electric re
corders or cathode-ray oscillographs attached to the millivolt
meters, now commercially manufactured. (This was first publicly
demonstrated at the Second Annual Scientific Assembly of the
American Society of Clinical Hypnosis in 1959.) Waking states
show almost continuous, slow variations, usually at higher in
tensities than during hypnosis. It follows that hypnotic depth can now be de�ned electro
metrically, the 'depth', however, having nothing whatever to do
with abilities to develop various complex hypnotic phenomena. SEL EC TED PAPERS
3
It is important to note carefully the neuromusc ular and other
changes in subject s characteristic of trance states, which Dr. Mil
ton Erickson has emphasized and to which few have paid any
attention. Ocular fixation, pupillary changes, sclerae alterations,
altered eye-blink reflexes, muscular rigidity, including set facial
expressions, have been noted to occur spontaneou sly in numer
ous individuals at certain times, persons who disclaimed ever hav
ing been 'hypnotized'. The measurement of such persons after such physiologic al
terations have been noted has without fail produced field records
indistinguishable from trance states induced by a so-called 'hyp
notist'. Almost invariably such individuals, when questioned, in
dicated that they were thinking about something at the time. This suggests, at the very least, that individuals go into trance
states spontaneously and automatically during certain stages of
intense concentration without necessarily recognizing them as
such. Also, as Erickson long has claimed, carrying out post
hypnotic suggestions re-establishes the trance state as electro
metrically measured. Such findings are of crucial importance in experimental work
claiming to study ostensibly erudite groupings of'scientifically
observed' subjects supposedly hypnotized versus those who, be
cause they have not been subjected to some ritualistic induction
procedure, are thought to be in waking states. The spuriousness
of such'scientific' experiments is further evidenced when the
experimenters are not really conversant with all the observable
nuances of trance states, including the previously noted neuro
muscular changes. Recognition of such state changes is especially
important to those interested in obtaining waking-state field
records, as the voltage changes accompanying hypnosis may be
most profound. This suggests a need to revise empiric definitions of hypnosis
to include state changes that are not necessarily dependent on
any 'hypnotis t'-a fact with intrip;uing legal implications. When they decrease in voltage, field records during sleep are
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indistinguishable from those during hypnosis. However, EEG
changes are notorious for their absence during hypnosis, a pre
dictable fact if one considers that higher discriminatory function
ing can occur during hypnosis, whereas EEG alterations occur
during sleep. In 1958 the field basis of hypnosis was proposed by this writer,
a derivative construct based on knowledge of various states which
do and do not produce field variations, with or without con
comitant EEG changes. This knowledge suggests that hypnosis
represents a natural change in state function involving shifts in
the balance of the phylogenetically ancient basal ganglia with
respect to the phylogenetically recent cortex, in which field prop
erties of the entire body participate. Electro-magnetic field correlates of somatic and emotional dis
turbances in both waking and trance states are identical. What
happens is in part a function of the state of the subject at any
given time. If the initial energy or voltage level is low, changes
may not be sufficient to be reflected to any great degree on the
body surface. Yet field correlates of difficulties in producing
hetero-or autohypnotic states at those periods when the variable
baseline states are at high intensities suggest why acutely dis
turbed persons in relative states of excitation are difficult to
hypnotize. To summarize some of the other findings:
1. Barbiturate narcosis evokes minimal field changes and maxi
mal EEG alterations, as do certain stimulants and depressants,
e.g., caffeine, alcohol, etc. 2. Somatic symptoms show correlates especially with the pol
arity quantity, the 'high-minus' field configurations notable also
in preadolescent and ageing adult groups. Certain periodic clini
cal conditions, e.g., peptic ulcer and allergies, show 1 : 1 correla
tions with the seasonal electro-cyclic shifts. 3. In clinically diagnosed schizophrenic patients voltage pat
terns range from the highest to the lowest intensities found. The
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greatest field strengths, states of excitation, occur, regardless of
apparent duration of malfunctioning, until about middle age in
the forties. Improvement is preceded by, or correlated with, sus
tained voltage drops of greater stability, and polarity may also be
reversed. The lowest field strengths, states of exhaustion, are
usually observed in chronic inert patients. The most dramatic
voltage rises have preceded those rare occasions when torpid
schizophrenic behaviour shifts into animated, spontaneous func
tioning. Since exaggerated or inhibited behaviour is found with
high field intensifications and as exhausted behaviour may re
semble inhibited behaviour, the field profile is necessary to indi
cate objectively what is going on. In 1956, at the Annual Meeting of the American Psychiatric
Association, the phylogenetic basis of behaviour disorders was
presented, a construct deriving from considerations of basic be
haviour changes paralleling the evolution of the nervous system. Space will not permit even a statement of this theory here. Suffice
it to say, all behaviour disorders not perverted by culturally false
notions of 'normal' reflect, by this construct, an imbalance in the
harmonious integration of the old and new parts of the brain. 4. Adult human subjects, as well as other forms of life, run
downhill electrically with age, undergoing polar reversals into
minus polarity, depending on the electrode placement, an en
tirely relative matter. Field profiles of infants and preadolescent
children likewise have shown predominantly minus polarity. Typical Caucasian men during adolescence and early adulthood
tend to show moderately high intensities of almost uniformly
plus polarity. Caucasian women, on the other hand, dip minus


linked with the controversial treatment he was receiving. Dad didn't want to go
public with a famous patient whose chances of survival were so slim. He knew that if
he lost a patient of McQueen's stature, that particular death would be all the public
would remember; the lives he had saved would be overlooked entirely. But that bastion of American Journalism, The National Enquirer,  unearthed the
story. Possessing an intense hatred for the tabloid, McQueen insisted that he be
allowed to break the news before the Enquirer  could go to press. He wanted to tell his
fans about his illness himself. Steve McQueen died November 7, 1980, from complications arising after surgery
performed for the purpose of removing dead tumor masses. The majority of the media never did get the story straight. They had a field day with Dr.
Kelley. I  will never forget watching the Today Show  and seeing my father sit there, verbally
brutalized by Tom Brokaw and Jane Pauley, watching him say virtually nothing in his own
defense. He had known the probable outcome of the situation and took the abuse as if it
were his due. In reality, all he had done was try, to the best of his ability, to help another
human being who had no other avenue open. Tom Snyder gave him a fair hearing, and so
did several others; but such was the exception, not the rule. Dad received a great deal of unexpected support from his old patients and their
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relatives, though; and I  w ill never forget that either. He was swamped with their calls,
letters, and gifts. They stood up to be counted; but, unfortunately, no one really cared
about the lives Dr. Kelley saved — Steve McQueen was dead. I  worked with my father at the International Health Institute, a privately owned
foundation conducting research in natural healing. When people calling there
discovered that my last name is "Kelley," I  am in for an earful of praise for my father. They launch into hour-long dissertations about how wonderful Dr. Kelley is and how
his work improved or saved lives of loved ones. It seems to be very important to these
callers that Dr. Kelley's daughter should understand and appreciate the magnitude of
his work; they all take upon themselves the personal responsibility of informing me
who he is and what he has done. He receives thousands of cards and presents each
year from people he no longer remembers. They remember him, though; and they are
grateful for his help. But no one is more grateful than I. My "healthy childhood" may have caused me a
little embarrassment from time to time, but it has stood me in good stead. Dad has
taught me to search for the truth, even if it means questioning what others readily
accept. I  w ill always be thankful that my father had the insight to find the truth, and
the courage to say so. Dallas, Texas
Cancer Heroes' Testimonials
It is the nature of the Medical Establishment to say, "These cancer cases did not
have cancer and that is why they are still alive and cancer free." However many of
these patients were diagnosed by biopsy at the most prestigious institutions in the
United States and Canada. Furthermore, in 1985, the actual Biopsy Slides were
reviewed and confirmed by the renowned Pathologist Dr. Robert A. Good, Ph.D.,
former President of the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center of New York City. The Medical Establishment often accuses their enemy of doing exactly what they
themselves do: Lie, deceive, and cover up. The media then screams it so loud and
long that many of the gullible finally believe it to be true without any proof
whatsoever. However, in the case of my patients, the Establishment cannot do this. This frustrates them to no end, and they have devised many ways to destroy and
discredit the Cancer Heroes. Nowhere in the Orthodox or Alternative Medical
Communities are so many Cancer Heroes truly documented with such long Cancer-
free life spans. 124
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Introduction
To Dr. Kelley's Cancer Heroes
We are bringing to your attention two groups of cancer heroes. These cancer
heroes, except as noted, were all alive and well and cancer-free in 1986. I  unplugged
my computer on the 30th of August 1986, and closed the doors on the Kelley
program. Many of these heroes are still alive and well. I  spoke to several in 1999 and
2001. I  feel many others w ill contact me when they find this booklet. The Cancer
Heroes are listed in two groups as follows:
Group I
Dr. Carol A. Morrison, M.D., F.A.C.C. and Dr. Kelley contacted these patients in
late 1990. The following Group I  patients were included in the 1982 edition of
Metabolic Ecology by Fred Rohe. Many in this group of patients written up by Fred
Rohe were copied and used by Nick Gonzalez for technical publication. Under the
direction of the former president of Sloan-Kettering Institute, Dr. Robert Good, Mr.
Gonzalez spent five years of serious investigation and review of the medical records
of Dr. Kelley's patients. Of the thousands of cancer patients available, they narrowed
the group down to 1,000 original patients who could meet the high standards of this
study. Of the 1,000 qualified patients, many of the "Rohe 50" were used and written
up. The 50 patients represented 25 types of cancer, half of which were diagnosed at
major medical centers such as the Mayo Clinic, Sloan-Kettering Institute and others. The results of this study were extraordinary. Group II
Group II consists of patient's stories that were collected and written up in 1982 by
Mr. Fred Rohe for his book Metabolic Ecology. They are presented in the patients'
own words, and include Dr. Kelley's spontaneous thoughts recorded immediately
upon reading them. Mr. Rohe selected 24 patients of the thousands available. Ovarian Cancer Testimonial
Cindy Hollinger
In April 2001, when Cindy was first diagnosed with terminal, late-stage Ovarian
Cancer symptoms, oncologists recommended extremely aggressive surgery including
ovary removal, complete hysterectomy, stomach and lung scraping, and bowel
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resectioning. Following the surgery, they recommended six courses of
Chemotherapy... if she should live that long! Being a petite 5'2", 105 lb, 42-year-old
woman, these invasive treatments were refused, especially when told that a two-year
survival rate was less than 1%! Ascites fluid drains were never mentioned during
these conversations. Alternative Treatments were then researched on the Internet, and after an exhaustive
two-month search, Dr. W illiam Kelley D.D.S.'s comprehensive cancer treatment
program for terminal Ovarian cancer was chosen. During the first symptoms of Cindy's terminal Ovarian cancer, a Pleural Effusion (fluid
accumulation in, or around the lung) was found in Cindy's right lung. A Pulmonary
Specialist drained the lung of fluid three times over the course of two weeks by using
the Thoracentisis method. Despite the fact that four oncologists felt invasive surgery
and chemotherapy where the only answers, the Pleural Effusion unexpectedly
discontinued, never to return. From April, 2002 -  September 2002, as the Ovarian tumors shrank, free-flowing
Ascites fluid accumulated intermittently in Cindy's abdomen area. Suddenly, during the height of a Red Tide epidemic along Florida's East Coast (a
harmful algae bloom capable of killing thousands of fish and affecting the human
immune system), Cindy once again suffered from extensive Ascites fluid
accumulation. From mid-October 2002 to February 2003, twelve frantic trips to the hospital, many
on short notice and three through Emergency Room check-ins, resulted in a
seemingly endless cycle of Ascites fluid drains in the stomach, abdomen, and left
lung, (the right lung remained clear of Ascites fluid) every 8 - 17 days. The unusual aspect of this period of drains, was the fact that once free-flowing Ascites
fluid had encapsulated into bubble-like enclosures, allowing Radiologists to drain
them more precisely by using a CAT scan machine. Note: Encapsulation of cancerous
Ascites fluid is a frequent occurrence with Dr. Kelleys program. Quite unexpectedly after the January 27 & 30, 2003 drains, the Ascites fluid caused
by the Ovarian cancer began to dissipate in Cindy's abdomen, while the Pleural
Effusion fluid in her left lung never came back! 50 days went by before Cindy showed signs of excessive fluid symptoms and the next
two procedures (March 21 & 30), involved minimal drains in the abdomen and
stomach areas. The Pleural Effusion in the left lung was now confined to small
encapsulated bubbles which to date, have not built up again. Both times the
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Radiologist took special care and focused on two or three problematic areas. 64 days
later, on June 3 2003 one more drain took place. The last Oncologist report stated that the tests performed on the Ascites fluid showed
that the cancer cells were well differentiated, a very positive sign considering terminal
cancer cells are very aggressive, and are typically fragmented and poorly
differentiated. Since that drain


 put the principles
into practice in order to reach the 500s. Some join A
Course in Miracles orTwelve-Step groups and are con
cerned with perfecting the capacity to love.They move A MAP 0 F CONSC IOUSN ESS 39
up to transcending what the world calls the ego and
lose attraction to money, wealth, power, sexuality, and
worldly success. To repeat: the bottom of the Map is the world of
havingness. It is what one has that counts, and status
comes from that. At the bottom, people want to know
what others have and rate them accordingly. In the
middle ofthe Map is the world of doingness. Here, peo
ple want to know what others do in the world.What is
their position and function? Havingness is no longer
impressive. At the lower levels, possessions are desired and
esteemed, but with progress in the evolution of con
sciousness, they are no longer so impressive because
everybody knows that ifsomeone works seven days a
week at two jobs, they can have all they want, so hav
ingness no longer has status.As one moves towards the
top of the Map, it is not what one has or does but what
one is. People seek that person out now for what they
have become, which is the truth they have owned
about themselves.We seek out those people because of
what they are and do not even care what they have. I
have known people like that for many years and never
actually knew what they did occupationally. Utilizing this knowledge, we have an understanding
of many things. The way to heal the small self is to
reject taking a polarized, right/wrong position, which
makes it our enemy, and instead view life with loving
compassion and see the intrinsic innocence of the
child. We first see the innocence of the child's con
sciousness and then the programming that is superim
posed. It is because of the child's lovingness and trust40 HEALING AND RECOVERY
ingness that it is so programmable, and we begin to see
the innocence even within those who seem most hate
ful. Out of compassion to see into the hearts of things,
one fInds the intrinsic innocence within the ego that
then gets healed through that compassion and love.We
can love our humanness and that of others, and instead
of condemning it, we now say,"I see the seeming valid
ity of that at that time." For example, instead of being ashamed ofanger and
hatred, we say to ourselves, "Well, being angry was
inevitable at that time," because a person who has
never hated will not move up to Love since they have
never cared that much about life. Ifone does not care
enough about life to have gotten angry and actually
hated, then they would be down at the level ofApathy. When we look at our humanness from the view
point of forgiveness and compassion, we can then love
it and hold it within our greatness.We look at our small
ness like we look at the child and begin to heal it
through understanding and compassion. When we do
this, we are putting forth a very powerful energy fIeld
that is healing. When we look at ourselves from com
passion and lovingness, we begin to heal.We also now
know that what we forgive in others is forgiven within
ourselves and disappears from our perception of the
world. Our perception ofthe world begins to shift, and we
begin to experience a world that is totally different. It
is like putting on a different pair of colored glasses
the world is not the same, and we can experience it in
a totally different manner. The purpose of the Map of Consciousness is to A MAP OF CONSCIOUSNESS 41
create a context from which to view and experience
the world and see that it presents whole new avenues
that begin to open up automatically. Our intention,
which is the capacity to heal ourselves as well as oth
ers, is now facilitated. It is the fulfillment of our own
potential as we see ourselves move forward in our own
realization of the truth. From the Brain Function and Physiology chart
(next page), we can see the profound influence of the
levels of consciousness on brain physiology and con
comitant neurotransmitters. Important is that from cal
ibration level 200 and up, there is a release of endor
phins, which is accompanied by feelings of pleasure
and happiness. Below consciousness level 200, there is
a predominance of adrenaline and animal-instinct sur
vival responses. In contrast, consciousness levels over
200 are termed 'welfare emotions', which are benign
and signify the emergence, and eventually the domi
nance, of spiritual energies. 42 HEALING AND RECOVERY
BRAIN FUNCTION AND PHYSIOLOGY

Lower Mind (Below 200)
Hippocampus
Higher Mind (Above 200)
Hippocampus
E:) c::v
Above 200 Below 200
Spiritual endeavor and intention change the brain function and
the body's physiology and establish a specific area for spiritual
information in the right-brain prefrontal cortex and its concor
dant etheric (energy) brain. Left-brain dominance
Linear
Stress-Adrenaline
Fight or flight
Alarm- Resistance-Exhaustion
(Selye-Cannon: Fight/Flight)
YKiller cells and immunity
Thymus stress
Disrupt acupuncture meridian
Disease
Negative muscle response
YNeurotransmitters-Serotonin
Track to emotions twice as fast
as through prefrontal cortex
to emotions
Pupil dilates
Importance: Right-brain dominance
Non-linear
Peace-Endorpbdns
Positive emotion
Support thymus
AKiller cells
AImmunity
Healing
Balanced acupuncture system
Positive muscle response
Track to emotions slower
than from prefrontal
and etheric cortexes
Pupil constricts CHAPTER 2
Assisting Healing
In the previous chapter, we explored the utilization of
knowledge that arises from studying the nature of con
sciousness itself and its applications to mankind's
problems, especially in the areas of suffering. Now we
will explore the origin of illness and the letting go of it. This will not be about philosophies or theories;
instead, it will concern what can be clinically verified
in our own personal experiences-that which is true
because we can validate it.This is the basis of clinical
science-the ability to repeatedly duplicate and verify
an observation within our own personal experience
and apply it to our individual problems to see if it
works. Essentially, we are expressing empirical pragma
tism. We will believe what we can prove to be true
through our own experience. It is important to again explore the relationship
between body, mind, and spirit. It is a useful model that
is experientially real.Whatis the nature ofspirit? Is that
just a concept, a metaphysical extraction, a philosoph
ical position, or is it a conflrmable reality? What is the
exact nature of body, mind, and spirit? In order to facilitate healing, it is essential to under
stand the relationship between the body, the mind, and
the spirit. It is important to know that the body has no
capacity to experience itself; it is insentient. The arm
cannot experience its armness nor can the leg experi
ence its legness. Instead, we experience the sensations
of the body and where it is in space. Sensations, curi
ously enough, also have no capacity to experience
43 44 HEALING AND RECOVERY
themselves.They have to be experienced in something
that is greater, which is mind. The experience of the
sensations and what they report about the body is actu
ally experienced within the mind. As surprising as it may seem, the mind cannot expe
rience itself. A thought cannot experience its own
thoughtness; a feeling cannot experience its own feel
ingness; memory cannot experience its own memory
ness. They all have to be experienced in something
greater than the mind.The principle is that each thing
is experienced from an energy field that is less restricted
and less limited; each is always experienced in some
thing that is greater. Therefore, mind is experienced
because of the energy field of consciousness itself. Consciousness is formless, infinite, and analogous to a
movie screen upon which we experience the move
ment of the movie. It is because ofconsciousness that
we experience what is in mind. That is the basis of
anesthesia in that when we remove consciousness,
there is no experience of either the mind or the body. Consciousness itself is experienced in the infinite
energy field caped awareness. Because of awareness,
we know what is going on in consciousness. Because
of consciousness, we know what is going on in mind. Because of mind, we know what the senses are report
ing about the body.Thus, we can see that what we really
are is several levels removed from the body, making it
rather clear that we are not the body.We are that which
is aware within that infinite field of consciousness. This
is very· important to realize, and in meditation, it is
relatively simple to verify the truth that one is that
which is aware of all these levels of reality. 45 ASSISTING HEALING
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into a restaurant with his briefcase. He goes through
the cafeteria line and then sits down. Now, watch his
face as he puts his napkin in front of him. He picks up
his napkin-somebody else is already there. There is
the kid all ready to have a good time. Of course, after
the man gets up to leave, now we instantly see, "Oh, I
ate too much. " Now who is there. Look at the frown
as the man is berating himself as he walks out of the
restaurant. In his mind, he is counting all the calories. He just ate 3,850 calories for dinner, and his doctor
told him he is supposed to have only 900 calories a
day. He figures he cannot eat until next Tuesday now
and wonders how is he going to survive. We can break out of this self-defeating pattern just
by being aware. Make a little sign for the refrigerator
doorthat says,"Adults Only. "Be conscious; be aware of
who is there. We will fmd that the adult enjoys the eat
ing very much, too, but just does not go crazy so easily. It is important to avoid a fluctuating blood sugar
level as much as possible when first initiating this
program because, in the unconscious mind, a drop in
blood sugar is often associated with hunger and hun
gry feelings. For example, ifwe eat a hot fudge sundae
on an empty stomach, the blood sugar shoots up,
adrenaline and insulin pour out, and the blood sugar
tends to drop rapidly. Behaviorally, in the past, this has
been associated with feeling hungry, but we are not
actually hungry. The stomach is still full. We have
more calories in us than we need, but it is the rapid
ity and the degree of the drop in this blood sugar
from where it was previously that triggers the sensa
tion of hunger again. 351 LOSING WEIGHT
It is much easier when initiating this program to
stay on a high-protein diet as much as possible
because then the blood sugar tends to stay relatively
level. We avoid those sudden drops that give the feel
ing that we want to eat something right away, there
fore making it a little easier on ourself. The point is to
avoid suffering in all its forms. We do not want to
experience suffering in any kind of program because,
otherwise, it is not going to work. Counting calories
and depriVing ourselfis setting up a form of suffering. What happens then is unconscious-we get satisfied
'and the over-indulgence sets up guilt. Then we diet,
which is sort of self-punitive, by going on bread and
water like a prisoner for a certain period oftime. After
we have punished ourself sufficiently for all the
overindulgence in the past, the guilt disappears and
the old habitual eating pattern returns. We want to
eliminate the imbalance of extremes of overindul
gence, feeling guilty, going into a self-punitive bread
and-water diet-first swinging to the overeating and
overindulgence, and then swinging into the guilt and
self-punitive deprivation. Deprivation is not the way to happiness, nor is
overindulgence. It is preferable to use consciousness
techniques to transcend them and be in the middle of
the two so that we are over and above the problem,
with the adult there to take over. This makes it easy
and enjoyable. It is really delightful to realize that we
have just handled and transcended something in just
a matter of minutes that has plagued us our whole
lifetime. The first day I tried thiS, I think I spent about forty352 HEALING AND RECOVERY
five minutes sitting down and handling those sensa
tions; the second day, maybe twenty minutes; the third
day, maybe ten minutes; and the fourth day, maybe
four minutes. Since that time, I do not think I have col
lectively spent an hour using the technique over
many years. One can start a stopwatch, sit down, use
this technique, and hit the stopwatch again when the
hunger feeling is gone. One probably would not col
lect more than an hour over a ten-year period of time,
so there certainly is not much effort needed or suffer
ing to be experienced. No will power is involved; willingness is being
used instead because it is a positive, powerful energy
at level 310. Using will power means resistance,
which is a negative energy field with a weak power of
only 125. Instead, we use willingness and acceptance,
which lead to happiness that calibrates closer to 500. We end up being joyful and feeling great about our
selves. The body becomes pleasing, and we begin to
experience it in a happy way. Another way to increase the rapidity of the effect
of this is by watching our activities. Exercise is great,
but how many mornings are we going to get up and
do calisthenics. No matter how attractive the person
is on television, we are just going to do this a certain
number of times, and by the fourth day, the enthusi
asm wears off; before we know it, we are back into
the same old pattern. Exercise is wonderful. It is good
for that sense of well-being, but weight-reduction
folks know the truth of that one. They have a dozen
exercise machines in the garage. In contrast, the relatively effortless system just 353 LOSING WEIGHT ~----
described actually works so well that you may end up
having a problem with being too thin. That is what
happened with me. The technique just worked so
well that pretty soon the appetite and hunger disap
peared, along with all the cycles of eating, indulgence,
and feeling guilty. I noticed I forgot to eat breakfast
and lunch. I got busy with the activities of the day and
totally forgot eating. Once in a while it comes to us in the beginning,
because it is a habit, that it is mealtime. Then we just
sit down and let go of resisting that just as we do the
sensation, and we will notice that the ideas that "I
must eat breakfast," "I must eat lunch;' or, "I must eat
dinner" are cultural conditions. They do not have any
reality to them. It is just as easy to not eat all day. (I
have actually gone days without eating and did not
even notice it. One time I went from Monday to
Thursday. I was so busy with activities, and on
Thursday, I suddenly realized, "I don't think I have
eaten for the last couple of days:' Sure enough, I had
not. Then the family began to complain that I was too
thin, so then I had to consciously be aware that it was
necessary to eat. I had to reprogram myself a little bit
to go back into eating. The technique works extremely
well and brings a great deal of happiness. Another consciousness technique, which has a
general application, can be used as well. (All the tech
niques we have discussed have many applications. ) You picture the kind of body you want to have and
the feeling you want to have about having this kind of
body. Then remember sometime in your life when you
were feeling joyful and pleased with yourself. Next, 354 HEALING AND RECOVERY
picture the body the way you want it to be and
reawaken that emotion of joy. For example, if you
want to be slim, picture yourself as slim and begin to
love that picture of yourself, Love that picture of the
body and then let it go, knowing that you have set up
a program. You have set up what is going to happen
in the future because the mind begins to move in that
direction automatically. Just love that picture of your
self. lf you like, you can put the number of pounds
under it and picture how you want to look, and say,
"You know, it's fantastic to be slim and active and feel
good about the body. I love myself for that. " Research
studies confIrm that imaging techniques are effective. We want to stop identifying with the body. We are
not the body. We have a body, so how we view our
relationship with the body is important. We are that
which has a body, just like we are that which has a car
or a house to live in. The body becomes like those
things, like a pet, which is a great way to look at it. "See, this is my little pet, this is my bicycle, this is my
car, this is my pet that carries me around. "We can see
that it is different from saying, "I am that. " IfI say I am
the body, then I am subject to what goes on with the
body. Ifit gains weight, then it is'me' who is fat, and I
am the one at fault. It does not take too much in the
way of meditative self-awareness to realize that we
are that which experiences the body, but we are not
the body. At the beginning, we said that the body cannot
experience itself; it can only be experienced in mind. Mind can only be experienced by consciousness, and
consciousness itself can only be experienced by the 355 LOSING WEIGHT
field called 'aware