	to	love.	The
ability	to	relax	and	be	mindfully	present	in	the	moment	comes	naturally	when
we	are	grateful.	One	of	the	most	delightful	aspects	of	my	Jewish	heritage	is
the	saying	of	Brachot,	blessings	or	prayers	of	thanksgiving	throughout	the
day.	These	are	praises	of	God	for	creating	a	world	of	infinite	wonder	and
possibility.	There	is	a	blessing	upon	seeing	a	star	or	a	rainbow.	There	is	ablessing	for	the	gifts	of	food,	wine,	and	water.	There	is	even	a	blessing	upon
going	to	the	bathroom	for	internal	organs	that	function	so	well!	I	like	to	add
impromptu	blessings	throughout	the	day.	Thanks	to	the	Infinite	Creative
Universe,	the	Unknown	Mystery	we	call	God,	for	creating	German	shepherds
to	wake	us	up	at	the	most	unlikely	times!
I	once	attended	a	Charismatic	Catholic	healing	service	during	which	the	priest
led	us	in	a	prayer	of	gratitude	for	all	the	things	in	our	life	that	did	not	need
healing.	Thank	God	the	German	shepherd	didn’t	break	the	skin.	Thank	God
the	breast	biopsy	was	negative.	Thank	God	I	am	healthy	and	able	to
remember—at	least	from	time	to	time—that	gratitude	is	the	key	to	peace,	joy,
and	creative	choice.	May	you	also	be	blessed	with	the	gift	of	remembering.
Take	a	moment	tonight,	before	you	go	to	bed,	and	give	thanks	for	five	things
in	your	life	that	don’t	need	healing.	Throughout	the	day,	when	you	find
yourself	stuck	in	awfulizing	about	the	things	that	seem	wrong,	remember	to
say	a	prayer	of	gratitude	for	all	the	things	that	are	right.
Grateful	Reflections
Carolyn	A.	Bratton
Carolyn	A.	Bratton

is	the	co-founder	of	Lifestream	Center
—
Roanoke,
Virginia’s	only	holistic	healing	center;	and	she	is	an	ordained	minister	as
well.	A	graduate	of	two	of	Louise	Hay’s	Intensive	Training	Programs,	for
several	years	Carolyn	has	been	conducting	workshops	and	seminars	in	both
the	United	States	and	abroad	based	on	Louise	Hay’s	book	YOU	CAN	HEAL
YOUR	LIFE	and	James	Redfield’s	bestseller	THE	CELESTINE	PROPHECY.
When	I	look	back	on	my	life	and	see	how	incredibly	it	has	unfolded,	with	all
of	the	lessons	I	have	been	taught	by	the	Masters	who	have	helped	me	look	at
the	dark	corners	of	my	life,	I	am	in	awe	at	this	wonderful	thing	called	Life!
So,	yes,	I	am	indeed	grateful,	at	some	times	more	than	others,	but
nevertheless,	I	am	filled	with	humbling	gratitude	that	I	have	the	opportunity
to	be	acting	out	my	life	at	this	most	auspicious	time	in	the	history	of	our
planet.
Gratitude	is	something	that	is	so	important	to	one’s	quality	of	life.	For	me,	I
know	that	when	I	am	in	gratitude,	my	channel	is	wide	open	for	any	and	all
good	that	could	make	its	way	to	me.	The	opposite	is	also	true.	If	nothing	is
happening	in	my	life,	all	I	have	to	do	is	check	the	gratitude	barometer,	and
there	it	is.	A	closed	heart	renders	a	closed	lifeline	to	the	Source	of	all
happiness,	joy,	and	bliss.
It	has	become	my	practice	to	operate	in	the	“act	as	if”	mode—that	is,	I	act	as
if	I	am	grateful	even	when	I	am	finding	it	difficult	to	muster	up	the	fuzzy
feeling	that	just	naturally	comes	when	one	is	thankful	and	grateful.	And
before	too	long,	I	AM	grateful!
I	have	found	that	it	is	an	interesting	ritual	to	sing	a	tune	to	all	the	things	I	am
grateful	for	when	I	am	riding	in	my	car.	I	begin	my	song	with	a	simple	thank
you	for	whatever,	and	that	whatever	seems	to	unclog	an	endless	supply	of
things	that	I	am	grateful	for.	This	practice	is	especially	uplifting	if	I	am	not	ina	particularly	grateful	mood.	The	tune	or	ditty	becomes	quite	creative,	and
soon	I	find	that	I	am	smiling	at	myself,	which,	by	the	way,	is	a	great	way	to
nurture	and	amuse	your	own	best	friend—YOU!
Another	thing	I	love	to	do	is	to	say	thank	you!	And	I	would	add	to	that	the
word
yes!
	As	Louise	Hay	says	in	her	wonderful	affirmation,	“I	say	YES	to
Life,	and	Life	says	YES	to	me!”	With	that	kind	of	chemistry	floating	around
in	your	head,	your	body,	the	ethers—emanating	from	you	and	touching
everyone	and	everything—it’s	bound	to	come	back	to	you,	and	come	back
multiplied!
We	sometimes	forget	that	we	are	God-beings,	and	that	the	intent	of	the
Creator	was	for	us	to	enjoy	this	thing	called	Life!	Our	lessons	can	be	filled
with	joy	instead	of	so	much	pain,	and	when	our	attitude	comes	from	a	loving,
grateful,	and	appreciative	place	of	the	heart,	the	Masters	and	the	Angels	and
the	Guides	can	assist	us	even	more.	When	we	ask	for	their	assistance,	we	can
be	ever	so	grateful	for	this	Planetary	Hierarchy	that	is	more	than	willing	to
help	us.	It	is	then	that	we	realize	that	we	are	never	alone	on	our	path.
I	find	that	the	more	willing	I	am	to	be	grateful	for	the	small	things	in	my	life,
the	bigger	stuff	just	seems	to	show	up	from	unexpected	sources,	and	I	am
constantly	looking	forward	to	each	day	with	all	of	the	surprises	that	keep
coming	my	way!
So,	if	your	life	is	not	working	for	you	right	now,	it	could	be	because	that
gratitude	attitude	needs	a	loving	adjustment.	Decree	and	affirm	that	you	are
willing	to	be	more	grateful,	and	watch	Life’s	gifts	come	to	you.	Also,	be	more
willing	to	be	giving.	The	more	grateful	you	are,	the	more	good	will	come	to
you;	the	more	you	give,	the	more	you	receive.
Life—how	good	it	is!	And	so	it	is.	And	so	be	it!
Patty
Lee	Carroll
Lee	Carroll

is	the	author	of	the	KRYON	book	series,	a	love-filled	suite	of
works	that	speak	of	the	good	news	for	planet	Earth.	Found	in	metaphysical
stores	all	over	the	planet,	the	books	have	become	a	source	for	renewed	hope
as	we	move	into	the	uncertainty	of	the	next	millennium.	He	is	the	co-author	of
THE	INDIGO	CHILDREN.
There	was	no	hope,	I	was	told.	It	was	only	a	matter	of	time	before	the	hand	of
God	reached	out	to	take	the	small	remaining	spark	of	life	from	my
deteriorating	body.	Each	day	I	lay	in	the	same	spot	staring	at	the	wall	next	to
me…waiting	for	Patty.	She	arrived	at	about	3:00
P.M.
	each	day	to	read	to	me,
hold	my	hand,	wipe	my	brow,	and	speak	kind	words	of	reassurance.	She	left
at	6:00
P.M.
	Each	night	I	had	to	pretend	it	was	okay	for	her	to	go,	and	then	try
to	figure	out	why	I	was	being	served	dinner	yet	again—a	seeming	waste	of
food.
Patty	knew	I


Salt has been used in the human diet for thousand
of years – but not because the human body needs it!
Salt was the first food preser vative discovered by man.
Salt is still used extensively in the preser vation of nearly
all foods, especially meats and cheeses. It is found in
baby foods, canned vegetables, canned fish, prepared
cereals, all commer cial breads and baker y goods. In fact,
it is ver y hard to find any foods in the super markets
that have not been contaminated with salt! Even in
this modern age of refrigeration and other mechanical
marvels, man still craves this primitive use of salt which
was used to preser ve and lengthen the shelf life of his
food – and consequently shortens his own!
The salt eating habit is not instinctive. It is acquired,
as are the other health-destroying and life-shortening,
unhygienic habits, such as alcohol, smoking, drugs, etc.
The taste or craving for salt is artificial, because salt
paralyzes the 260 taste buds in the mouth. Like any
other addiction, salt creates an unnatural craving by
deadening certain warning signals of the body.
The advocates of salt point to the animals who often
travel miles to the so-called “salt licks”. My father
studied some of the natural “salt lick” deposits and, on
close examination, found little or no sodium!
Cattle, like humans, do not need i norganic sodium.
When cattle are fed herbage grown in soils that are poor
in mineral elements – especially sodium – such a s
mountain slopes where rains have carried away the most
soluble parts of the soil and deposited them in valley s,
they may tr y to satisfy this deficiency a t an artificial
(inorganic) “salt-lick”.
An animal’ s taste buds, just like a human’ s, can be
perverted by salt.  Often a salt block is put in the pastur e
so the cattle will lick it, become excessively thirsty and
consume large amounts of water. As in humans, the
97 98 result is waterlogged tissues. Consequently, the cattle
ranchers gain profit from waterlogged tissue weight when
the cattle are brought to market. Remember, when you eat
commer cial meat, it may be saturated with inorganic sa lt,
plus other toxins, hormones, drugs, etc. Don’ t make
matters worse by adding more table salt to it! see mad-cow.org
Plenty of fresh fruits, vegetables, seaweeds and salads
in your diet will supply your body with all the organic
sodium it needs. For your healthy liquids you will find
no pur er drink than the juice of fr esh organic fr uits
and vegetables and pur e distilled water.
The “Fad” of Drinking Sea W ater
From time to time during the past 85 years, some so-
called “health experts”have advised drinking sea water
to get the minerals which the body requires. They give
the argument that billions of tons of top soil are washed
into the ocean ever y year, and that the minerals from
this rich soil can be absorbed by the human body to
gain more health. Nothing could be farther from the
truth! Y es, the ocean is a vast stor ehouse of inorganic
minerals. But again we must positively state that the
human body cannot absorb or utilize any inorganic
mineral – whether it comes from a well, spring, river,
lake or ocean. Then, too, ocean water has a very high
concentration of inorganic sodium chloride (common
table salt) which cannot be used by the body chemistry.
Don’ t drink sea water, no matter what you have
been told or read! Sailors and shipwrecked people have
tried it, and they had an agonizing death!
Drinking 8 glasses daily of pure distilled water helps cleanse, purify, renew
and recharge our human batteries, to insure a longer, healthier, happier life!
– Paul C. Bragg, N.D., Ph.D., Pioneer Health Crusader
Hypertension and fat accumulation in the body are generally the
consequences of chronically occurring dehydration. – F. Batmanghelidj, M.D.
According to Centers for Disease Control, over 1,000 people a year die and
over a million people become sick from microbial illnesses from drinking
toxic water. Other estimates have put deaths as high as 1,200 and estimated
illnesses of more than 7 million, and many were never reported to doctors.
see this informative government website – www.cdc.gov Sea Salt is Inorganic Sodium (Salt)!
Due to all of the bad publicity about table salt in
recent years, many health food stores and manufacturers
have begun promoting the use of sea salt. Their
rationalization is that this particular form of sodium is
healthy and natural since it is coming fr om the sea. W ell,
one could make the same argument for common table
salt that is taken from the earth via a quar ry!
The bottom line is this – no matter where or how
on earth it comes from, if salt is not first transformed
by plants from inorganic sodium into organic sodium,
it can’ t be properly absorbed into the body! If you
enjoy the taste of salt on food, it’ s healthiest to come
from a plant sour ce. A healthy option is to sprinkle
powdered kelp over food which Dad pioneered over
60 years ago. Another easy way to get the salty flavor
you like is to season food with Bragg Liquid Aminos
(all purpose ) Seasoning ( with 16 amino acids, see back pages ).
Because it’ s naturally derived from healthy, certified
non- GMO soybeans only, the sodium it contains is
organic, therefore easily absorbed and used by the
body. Avoid using soy or tamari based sauces because
most add inorganic sodium (salt), artificial flavors, colors,
preser vatives and other harmful chemicals and additives.
99
Sea Kelp – Rich Organic Minerals from the Sea
When you eat sea plants such as kelp and seaweed
you are following the rules of scientific nutrition. The
sea vegetation converts the inorganic minerals of the
sea into organic minerals, and there are many kinds of
sea vegetables to enjoy. (Visit: www.seaveg.com) We often
sprinkle sea kelp on our salads and other foods. It gives
the food a tangy flavor and at the same time furnishes
the body with natural organic iodine. Plus we enjoy
various seaweeds flattened out as br ead with salads. W e
also roll mashed avocado, etc. in seaweed – it’ s delicious.
Life is learning which rules to obey, which rules not to obey,
and the wisdom to tell the difference between the two.
Obesity – Over weight and Dropsy
Long before the stage of congestive heart failure is
reached, the excessive salt eater suffers from many
miseries. The most common of these is overweight and
obesity. Statistics show that 65% of
Americans are over weight – and not
all of this is excess fat! Many times
overweight is caused by waterlogged
tissues. This over weight problem will
continue as long as these people use
salt on their foods, and especially if
they partake freely of salted foods such
as canned fish, salted butter, ham,
bacon, canned vegetables, cheese,
luncheon meats, frozen foods, salted
popcorn and nuts. Like har d water, this
salt-filled diet damages the arteries,
veins and capillaries, as well as the
internal organs and tissues of the body.
100 The kidneys are the organs most severely affected by
the salt-eating habit. They become weakened and unable
to eliminate this large amount of salt, which is then
retained in the tissues where, of course, it must be held
in solution by water. This condition produces dropsy,
which generally occurs in tandem with Bright’ s disease
and cirrhosis. See below for more info about dropsy.
“Dropsy” is a common disease in this countr y.
Obser ve the ankles and legs of the average obese person,
all too often swollen and puffed-up. This condition is
sometimes so severe that their ankles must be bandaged
before the afflicted person can stand up. In time, this
dropsy becomes chronic and interferes with the
circulation to such a degr ee that leg ulcers or gangrene
sets in and an amputation might become necessary.
OBESITY, OVERWEIGHT, DROPSY AND EDEMA. A person is considered
overweight if they are 10 or more pounds above the normal weight for their
sex and height; 20% or more above the normal weight is termed obese.
Dropsy and edema are caused by an excessive accumulation of fluid in the
tissues, leading to swelling. When your body, legs, ankles and feet swell, your
heart cannot function correctly and becomes burdened and unhealthy! If all babies were to live
The Bragg Healthy Lifestyle
they would enjoy Longer
Lives in Painless, T ireless
and Ageless Bodies! There are no organs in the body so mer cilessly
mistreated as the kidneys and liver! Think of the gallons
of toxic water saturated with inorganic minerals which
these organs tr y to neutralize! Not


the Gerson Therapy and the young girl started on it at home. Although her bowel was nearly
obstructed, the coffee enemas brought immediate relief and she no longer needed to visit the
hospital. After three months the pain was gone, her energy had returned; within one year she
gained 26 lbs and was able to attend school regularly. She remains well and at present is studying
medicine.
Migraine
Migraines are described as frequently unilateral ( one-sided)  paroxysmal (sudden, severe)
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www.thegersonway.comattacks of headache. The sharp, throbbing pain is normally accompanied by hypersensitivity to
light and sounds, nausea and/or vomiting; attacks are recurring and can last from 4 to 72 hours.
Migraines are extremely common: over 10 million Americans are regular sufferers. Medical
treatment is limited to pain relieving drugs, sometimes as powerful as morphine, with various
undesirable side effects. For instance, one of the most commonly prescribed American drugs
was recently found to boost the risk of excessive acidity in the blood, leading to the formation of
kidney stones.
Migraines can be caused by a number of factors. Some are due to dental problems, such as
a poorly aligned bite or muscle imbalance in the jaw. In other cases the cause is a blockage or a
minute dislocation in the spine or the neck, which needs to be corrected by expert chiropractic
treatment. But the overwhelming majority of migraines is caused by allergies or intolerance to
certain foods. The most frequently identified “usual suspects” are cheese, chocolate and citrus
fruits.
As a young doctor, Dr. Gerson often suffered from severe debilitating migraines. After
experimenting with various diets, he discovered that his problem was caused by toxic foodstuffs,
mostly salty and heavily spiced meats. In order to heal himself, he developed a salt-free, low fat
vegetarian diet that became the basis of his nutritional protocol; after further refinements and
improvements this gave birth to the Gerson Therapy, used to this day world-wide to heal the vast
majority of chronic degenerative diseases.
Many patients who embark on the Gerson program rapidly recover from their long-standing
migraines, and remain pain-free unless they revert to the foods that sparked off their attacks in
the past.
Endometriosis
The endometrium is the mucous membrane lining the uterus. During the fertile years of a
woman this lining is shed every month, if the secreted ovum is not fertilized and implanted in
the tissue. When the organism or the hormone system is malfunctioning, the endometrium can
spread to various sites throughout the pelvic area, including the abdominal wall. As the condition
worsens and the menstrual cycle does not get regulated, endometrial tissue may spread throughout
the body, becoming a malignancy “resembling metastatic pelvic carcinoma” ( Taber’ s Cyclopedic
Medical Dictionary).
Case History : The experience of S.T. illustrates this progression perfectly. This patient had
gynecological problems at the very start of her menstrual periods. Thirty-five years later she was
diagnosed with endometriosis and had a number of D & C’s ( scraping of the uterus)  to remove
endometrial plaque. In the end she had a partial hysterectomy, yet her problems continued, and
finally in 1979 a Pap smear showed cancer of the cervix with ‘atypical’ ( irregular, not conforming
to the normal) cells in her blood. She also noticed lumps in her breast, but these were not further
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www.thegersonway.cominvestigated. A hysterectomy was arranged for her, but she declined the operation and changed her
diet. Some time before she had heard a lecture by Charlotte Gerson and had decided at the time
that if any of her family members developed cancer, they would embark on the Gerson Therapy.
S.T. stayed on the strict Therapy for two years. She was cured and remains fit and well,
leading a busy life.
Morbid Obesity
This condition is defined in Taber’ s Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary 3 as “Obesity of such
degree as to interfere with normal activities, including respiration.” Weight in excess of 100
pounds above normal average for the individual’s age, sex and build is considered ‘morbid.’
Not so long ago, excessively fat people drew curious or critical glances in the street. These days
there are too many of them to receive attention.  The rapid worldwide spread of fast food outlets
and the exponentially growing sales of convenience foods have sparked off a global epidemic of
dangerous obesity in all age groups.
On March 10, 2004, it was repeatedly announced on the radio (KNX-1070 AM Los Angeles),
that the Center for Disease Control (CDC) in Atlanta has upgraded obesity in the U.S. as the No.1
preventable cause of disease, displacing smoking from that position.
The word ‘morbid’ means ‘of the nature of or indicative of disease,’ and indeed the Medical
Dictionary quotes obesity as a contributing factor to the following diseases: Diabetes Mellitus
(Type 2), hypertension, and some types of cancer. This edition of the Dictionary was published
in 1993. At that time it was estimated that 34 million adults in the U.S. were overweight. A more
recent statement (2001) by the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) declared that
almost two-thirds of American adults are overweight. The 1980 figures for obesity have doubled
by 2001; Diabetes Mellitus has increased ninefold since 1958, and heart disease remains the No.1
cause of death.
Worst of all, obesity has become widespread among children. Fat kids are referred to as
“Small Fries—the Offspring of Couch Potatoes.” Between 1980 and 1994, obesity in American
children increased by 100%; currently one in four children is obese, as reported by Frank Booth,
Ph.D. and Donna Krupa 4. Lack of exercise is an important contributory factor to this tragic state
of affairs, since—according to the above authors—the average child spends 900 hours a year
in school, and 1,023 hours watching TV. Childhood obesity is particularly dangerous, since the
child’s developing organism is less able to deal with the many complications of gross overweight
than that of an adult. Several British researchers have stated that for the first time in human history
it will be normal for parents to outlive their offspring.
A hugely successful recent movie produced by Morgan Spurlock, “Super Size Me,” unveiled
the truth about the destructive effects of fast food. Spurlock, a healthy 33-year-old man undertook
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www.thegersonway.comto eat all his meals at McDonald’s for 30 days, to find out what this exclusive diet would do to
him. Throughout the experiment he was regularly examined by gastro-enterologist Dr. Daryl
Isaacs, who declared that Spurlock was “an extremely healthy person who got very sick eating
this McDonald’s diet.” At one stage the doctor even told Morgan Spurlock that his liver had turned
into pat é and asked him to stop his experiment. But the moviemaker persisted. At the end of the
month he reported, “I got desperately ill. My face was splotchy and I had this huge gut. { He gained
25 pounds in 30 days.}  My knees started to hurt from the extra weight coming on so quickly. It
was amazing and frightening.” On top of it all, his liver became toxic, his cholesterol shot up from
a low 165 to 230, his libido flagged and he suffered from headaches and depression. Within a few
days of beginning his ‘drive-through diet,’ Spurlock was vomiting out the window of his car, and
doctors who examined him were shocked by how rapidly his entire body deteriorated.
Mothers cannot be solely blamed for their children’s faulty nutrition and inactivity. Very few
mothers receive any nutritional guidance from their pediatrician. The problem is that he doesn’t
know much about nutrition, either. All he has learned in medical school boils down to the usual
“protein, carbohydrates and fats” doctrine. And so he is unable to recognize the harm done by
the children’s favorite foods; for instance, that the animal products used in fast foods are heat-
damaged, poorly assimilated, too high in cholesterol and salt, but deficient in true nutrients—
vitamins, minerals and enzymes. As a result they don’t satisfy hunger, and so a vicious circle
is created, leading to overfed but undernourished children. If a child asks for more food after a
complete meal, the mother’s instinctive reaction is to dish out an extra portion; she doesn’t realize
that no additional amount


moy  (The FDT (RDT) in the treatment of bronchial
asthma), Leningrad, 1980.
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tion).
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researched and commonly used in clini-
cal practice (in Russia)
The medical recommendations elaborated by
the Russian Ministry of Health12, define the dif-
ferent types of fasting: absolute or dry fasting
(absence of food and water), complete fasting
(absence of food with water intake), incomplete
or water fasting (with limited water intake) and
different types of qualitative fasting (protein, li-
pid, vitamin, carbohydrate).

12 The Methodological Recommendations Primenenie razgruzo-
chno- dietiches koj terapij (RDT) v vosstanovitelnoy medicine. Posobye
dliya vrachey  (Methodological Recommendation for application of
FDT (RDT) in Rehabilitation Medicine. A Manual for Physicians),
Moscow 2005.
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mal water intake): is the most commonly used in
the clinical practice of the RDT.

The absolute or dry fasting:  from a physio-
logical perspective, during this type of fasting the
body does not undergo a deficit of liquids be-
cause every kilogram  of splitting lipid mass (gly-
cogen) releases up to 1 liter of endogenous water
(metabolic). In a normal environmental temper-
ature, the organism does not lose large quantities
of liquids through pulmonary and cutaneous
perspiration: between 1.5 to 2 liters a day, so the
water deficit does not exceed 0.5 -1 liter per day,
i.e. physiologically admissible values under con-
ditions of reduced basic metabolism.
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not exceed 3 -4 days, the dehydration of the body
does no t exceed an acceptable low level. Normal
clinical practice recommends short dry fasting
exercises (1 -3 days) during which neither ene-
mas nor laxatives are prescribed. During a dry
fast the times for typical fasting phased are re-
duced: the stage of alimentary excitement lasts a
few hours; the stage of increasing ketoacidosis
lasts from 1 to 3 days. Upon observation, the
splitting of fat deposits starts earlier and is more
complete. Furthermore, a high concentration of
biologically active substances such as h ormones,
immunocompetent cells and immunoglobulins
is detected in body fluids. Contrary to popular
belief the "dry" fasting is objectively better toler-
ated than " water " fasting. Moreover, in cases of
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sion, forms of allergy, etc., a 3 -days dry fast
proved to be much more effective than a 3 -days
water  fast. On the basis of the studies and results
obtained, it can be said that 3 days of absolute
fasting correspond to 7 -9 days of water fasting.

The combined fastin g: absolute (dry) + com-
plete (water) fasting: a method of consecutive
application of absolute (dry) fasting for 2 -3 days
and complete (water) fasting from 10 to 14 days.
In accordance with this practice, patients are ad-
vised to abstain from food and water for 1 -3 days
(depending on individual tolerance) and no
cleansing procedures (enemas) are prescribed.
Starting from the 2nd -4th day, patients begin to
take water in a dose of 10 -12mg per kg of body -
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riod and continue the complete  (water ) fast ac-
cording to the RDT method. Some researchers
observe that the use of combined fasting allows
to reach the acidotic peak in a shorter time and
to greatly reduce more body fat mass. In the case
of treatment for hypertensive patients, the nor-
malization of blood pressure begins earlier,
thereby reducing the necessary time for fasting,
and, consequently, the duration of the patients’
hospitalization is also reduced. This method is
the favored alternative in cases of obesity or
edema as a complication of the main disease.
Furthermore, the combination of dry and wa-
ter fasting is well tolerated by patients, it has a
therapeutic effect even in cases where the gen-
eral duration of RDT is reduced and it optimizes
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onset of the acidotic crisis.
Disadvantages: during a combined fast there
is no excretion from the body of "heavy dead wa-
ter", the anti -inflammatory effect is less pro-
nounced compared to the same effect during a
dry fasting and  the depurative effect is also
weaker. To obtain a positive therapeutic effect it
is necessary to practice a long period of water
fasting, at least 30 days.
WARNING!  With the combined fasting it is
expected to start strictly with dry fasting days
and then continue with water or water fasting. It
is dangerous to invert the practice and do the op-
posite because it is always absolutely necessary
to start from the process that imposes a more ex-
treme modality and then transition to one that is
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go from dry fast to water, but you can never go
from water  to dry!

Fractional therapeutic fasting:  this ap-
proach, well investigated by Dr. Voytovich13, in-
volves a few repeated or consecutive cycles (usu-
ally 3) of RDT (water  fasting). The average dura-
tion of the fasting period is 14 days whereas the
duration of the therapy is six months. It is possi-
ble to apply both complete and combined fast-
ing. Dr. Filonov elaborated his method of frac-
tional dry fasting based on Dr. V oytovich’s indi-
cations concerning fractional water fasting.

13 Voytovich, G. A., Iztseli samogo sam  (Heal yourself ), Moscow,
1998.
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therapy, the duration of the fast is reduced to the
first clinical signs of reaching an acidotic peak,
i.e. until the shift to endogenous nutrition. Fol-
lowing this transition there is a recovery period
equal to the duration of half of the first fast (1st
step). Afterwards, the fast resumes again until
"the peak" (2nd step). In total, this approach re-
quires 3 -4 steps. The use of this technique is ad-
visable for hypertensive patients unable to toler-
ate long periods of fasting, especially for patients
over 55 years of age. The technique may also be
a method of choice for patients whose condition
would pose great health risks to practice the clas-
sical FDT (RDT).

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6. What methods of fasting have been
developed and disseminated in the
USSR-Russia?

Ivanov’s method: 42 hours a week of dry
fasting
In the Soviet Union, one of the founders of a
unique healing system, which also includes dry
fasting, was Porfiry Ivanov (1898 -1982). He was
born in Ukraine in a family of miners.  After
graduating from the mandatory four classes of
parochial school, the 15 -year-old boy began
working at the coal mine. In 1934, he had a
dream that became recurrent and made him re-
alize that man should not fight against the


bags

1.
8	cups	boiling	water

1.
2	tablespoons	agave	nectar

1.
Mint	sprigs

Directions

1.
In	a	teapot,	combine	ginger,	tea	bags,	and	boiling	water.	Let	steep	for	8	to
10	minutes.

2.
Pour	it	through	a	sieve	to	discard	solids.	Stir	in	agave	nectar.	Allow	to	cool
in	a	refrigerator.

3.
Serve	over	ice	garnished	with	mint	sprigs.	Enjoy!Lemongrass	Iced	Tea
(Ready	in	about	10	minutes	|	Servings	1)

Ingredients

1.
1	cup	iced	tea

1.
1	½	tablespoons	lemongrass	juice

1.
2	lemon	slices

1.
Sugarcane	syrup,	to	taste

1.
1	stick	lemongrass

Directions

1.
Place	iced	tea	and	lemongrass	juice	in	your	mixer;	shake	well,	and	pour	into
glasses	over	crushed	ice.

2.
Add	lemon	slices	and	sweeten	with	sugarcane	syrup.

3.
Garnish	with	1	stick	of	lemongrass.	Serve	well	chilled.Rocket	Mint	Iced	Tea
(Ready	in	about	10	minutes	|	Servings	1)

Ingredients

1.
1	tablespoon	freshly	squeezed	lime	juice

1.
4	baby	rocket	leaves

1.
6	mint	leaves

1.
1	tablespoon	agave	syrup

1.
1/2	cup

brewed	green	tea,	well-chilled

Directions

1.
In	a	glass,	muddle	lime	juice	together	with	rocket	leaves,	mint	leaves,	and
agave	syrup.

2.
Then,	pour	in	a	chilled	tea.

3.
Stir	and	serve	well	chilled.Sparkling	Blueberry	Tea
(Ready	in	about	15	minutes	|	Servings	6)

Ingredients

1.
6	cups	boiling	water

1.
6	green	tea	bags

1.
1/2	cup	agave	nectar

1.
3	cups	blueberry	juice

1.
4	cups	sparkling	water

Directions

1.
Pour	boiling	water	over	tea	bags.	Let	it	steep	for	5	to	10	minutes.

2.
Then,	discard	tea	bags;	add	agave	nectar	and	blueberry	juice;	stir	to
combine	and	transfer	to	a	refrigerator	in	order	to	cool.

3.
Afterwards,	add	sparkling	water.	Serve	well	chilled.Strawberry	Tangerine	Tea
(Ready	in	about	15	minutes	|	Servings	8)

Ingredients

1.
8	black	tea	bags

1.
2	cups	strawberries,	hulled	and	sliced

1.
3	tangerines,	peeled

1.
1	can	frozen	lemonade	concentrate

Directions

1.
Pour	8	cups	of	boiling	water	over	tea	bags	in	a	pitcher.	Let	it	steep	for	a	few
minutes,

2.
Puree	strawberries	and	tangerine	in	your	blender	until	the	mixture	is
smooth.	Add	this	pureed	mixture	to	the	steeped	tea.

3.
Add	lemonade	concentrate	and	stir	to	combine.	Serve	over	ice	cubes	and
enjoy!Raspberry	Basil	Iced	Tea
(Ready	in	about	20	minutes	|	Servings	8)

Ingredients

1.
8	tea	bags

1.
1	pound	raspberries

1.
1	cup	water

1.
1/4	cup	agave	nectar

1.
1	cup	fresh	basil	leaves

1.
Ice	cubes,	for	serving

Directions

1.
Bring	6	cups	of	water	to	a	boil	in	a	medium	pan.	Turn	off	burner,	add	tea
bags,	and	let	steep	for	5	to	10	minutes.

2.
Place	raspberries	in	a	bowl.	Bring	1	cup	of	water	to	a	boil.	Remove	from
heat,	and	add	agave	nectar	and	basil;	let	steep	for	10	to	12	minutes.

3.
Pour	it	over	raspberries	and	discard	basil	leaves.	Allow	to	cool;	add	to
prepared	tea.
4.
Refrigerate	until	chilled	and	serve	over	ice	cubes.Ginger	Pineapple	Iced	Tea
(Ready	in	about	10	minutes	|	Servings	4)

Ingredients

1.
4	cups	water

1.
4	tea	bags

1.
1	cup	unsweetened	pineapple	juice

1.
3	tablespoons	honey

1.
1	tablespoon	lime	juice

1.
2	tablespoons	fresh	ginger,	minced

Directions

1.
In	a	large-sized	saucepan,	bring	water	to	a	boil.	Then,	turn	off	burner.

2.
Add	the	tea	bags	and	leave	it	to	steep	approximately	5	minutes.	Then,
discard	your	tea	bags;	add	the	remaining	ingredients.

3.
Chill	for	a	few	hours	before	serving.	Serve	over	ice	cubes	and	enjoy!Cinnamon	Pear	Iced	Tea
(Ready	in	about	10	minutes	|	Servings	6)

Ingredients

1.
6	cups	water

1.
1	cinnamon	stick

1.
6	black	tea	bags

1.
1	½	cups	unsweetened	pear	juice

1.
2	½	tablespoons	agave	nectar

1.
1	tablespoon	lemon	juice

1.
2	tablespoons	fresh	ginger,	minced

Directions

1.
In	a	saucepan,	bring	water	to	a	boil.	Then,	turn	off	burner	and	add
cinnamon	stick	and	tea	bags.

2.
Now	leave	it	to	steep	for	5	to	7	minutes.	Then,	discard	tea	bags	and	add	the
rest	of	ingredients.
3.
Chill	at	least	2	hours	before	serving.	Serve	well	chilled.Peach	and	Mango	Iced	Tea
(Ready	in	about	10	minutes	|	Servings	10)

Ingredients

1.
12	cups	purified	water

1.
6	white	tea	bags

1.
2	peaches,	pitted	and	diced

1.
1	cup	mango,

chopped

Directions

1.
Bring	water	to	a	boil.	Then,	pour	boiling	water	over	tea	bags.	Now	turn	off
burner	and

leave	it	to	steep	for	about	7	minutes.

2.
Add	peaches	and	mango	to	a	large	pitcher.	Pour	in	prepared	tea	and	stir	to
combine.	Serve.Pomegranate	Iced	Tea
(Ready	in	about	10	minutes	|	Servings	10)

Ingredients

1.
4	cups	boiling	water

1.
6	tea	bags

1.
1/2	pomegranate

1.
2	tablespoons	honey

Directions

1.
Pour	boiling	water	over	tea	bags	in	a	teapot.	Cover	and	brew	for	about	5
minutes.

2.
Add	pomegranate	and	honey	and	stir	to	combine.

3.
Pour	over	ice	cubes.	Enjoy!Tangerine	and	Lavender	Iced	Tea
(Ready	in	about	15	minutes	|	Servings	12)

Ingredients

1.
2	quarts	water

1.
8	tea	bags

1.
1	tangerine,	peeled	and	sliced

1.
1	½	teaspoons	dried	lavender

1.
Honey	to	taste

Directions

1.
Bring	water	to	a	boil.	Add	tea	bags	and	steep	for	5	minutes;	strain	tea	into	a


 practiced at 5.5 breaths a minute.Six
LESS
Few would dispute that we’ve become a culture of overeaters. From around
1850 to 1960, the American mean body mass index (BMI), a measurement
of fat based on height, was between 20 and 22. That’ s about 160 pounds for
a six-foot-tall person. T oday, the average BMI is 29, a 38 percent jump in
50 years. That six-foot person now weighs 214 pounds. Seventy percent of
the U.S. population is considered overweight; one in three are obese.
There’ s no doubt we are eating more than we did in the past.
Rates of breathing are much more dif ficult to gauge, because there are
fewer studies and the results are inconsistent. Nonetheless, a review of
several available studies of fers a troubling picture.
What’ s considered medically normal today is anywhere between a dozen
and 20 breaths a minute, with an average intake of about half a liter per
breath. For those on the high end of respiratory rates, that’ s about twice as
much as it was. *
One thing that every medical or freelance pulmonaut I’ve talked to over
the past several years has agreed on is that, just as we’ve become a culture
of overeaters, we’ve also become a culture of overbreathers. Most of us
breathe too much, and up to a quarter of the modern population suf fers from
more serious chronic overbreathing.
The fix is easy: breathe less. But that’ s harder than it sounds. W e’ve
become conditioned to breathe too much, just as we’ve been conditioned to
eat too much. W ith some ef fort and training, however, breathing less can
become an unconscious habit.
Indian yogis train themselves to decrease the amount of air they take in
at rest, not increase it. T ibetan Buddhists prescribed step-by-stepinstructions to reduce and calm breathing for aspiring monks. Chinese
doctors two thousand years ago advised 13,500 breaths per day, which
works out to nine and a half breaths per minute. They likely breathed less in
those fewer breaths. In Japan, legend has it that samurai would test a
soldier ’ s readiness by placing a feather beneath his nostrils while he inhaled
and exhaled. If the feather moved, the soldier would be dismissed.
T o be clear, breathing less is not the same as breathing slowly. A verage
adult lungs can hold about four to six liters of air. Which means that, even if
we practice slow breathing at 5.5 breaths per minute, we could still be
easily taking in twice the air we need.
The key to optimum breathing, and all the health, endurance, and
longevity benefits that come with it, is to practice fewer inhales and exhales
in a smaller volume. T o breathe, but to br eathe less.
•       •       •
W ith only four days left in the Stanford experiment, I was reaping the
benefits of slowing my respiratory rate. My blood pressure kept dropping,
my heart rate variability kept rising, and I had more ener gy than I knew
what to do with.
All the while, Olsson kept prodding me to reduce my breathing rate
even further. He harped on about the wonders of breathing way less  than
anyone normally should: the respiratory equivalent of fasting. Starving
yourself of air can be injurious if it becomes a regular thing, he warned.
Ordinarily, we should breathe as closely in line with our needs as we can.
But occasionally willing the body to breathe way less,  he ar gued, has some
potent benefits just as fasting does. Sometimes it can lead to euphoria.
—
“It was a better feeling than when I got married, better than when my first
kid was born,” Olsson says.
It’ s morning and we’re driving past the ragged gray waves along
Highway 1. I’m at the wheel and Olsson is beside me in the passenger seat,
smiling broadly, reliving the moment five years ago when he saw God.
“I ran for an hour or so, six miles I think, and I came home and sat in
my living room chair.” His voice is quivering a little here, he’ s almostlaughing. “And I had this dull headache, that good  headache, and I felt the
most intense peace and unity in the world . . . everything. . . .”
Our destination today is Golden Gate Park, which of fers miles of
uninterrupted jogging tracks beneath the canopies of blue gum eucalyptus,
T asmanian tree ferns, cypress, and redwoods. Because the tracks are dirt,
we won’ t split our heads open and die if we suddenly go unconscious,
which, Olsson warns, is a rare but real side ef fect of the breathing- way-less
thing we’ll be attempting.
Olsson swears by this approach. He and his clients have reported
profound improvements in endurance and well-being after a few weeks of
training. However, I’d heard from many others that it could be miserable
and might induce vicious headaches—not “good” ones. It wasn’ t for
dabblers.
I turn the car from the freeway on to a one-lane street and park beside
the lot of the Golden Gate Angling and Casting Club. A herd of buf falo
behind a chain-link fence stare with bored eyes as Olsson and I slip of f our
jackets, take a few last swigs of water, lock the car, and hit the ground
running.
I hate jogging. Unlike with other physical activities—especially water
sports like surfing or swimming—whenever I jog, I’m fully conscious of
the misery and boredom of every second. I’ve never reached that spaced-
out runner ’ s high, even though, years back, I’d put in four -mile runs every
other day. The benefits of jogging were obvious: I always felt great . . .
afterward. But doing it was a grind.
Olsson wanted to change my mind. He’ s been jogging for decades and
has trained dozens of runners. “The key is to find a rhythm that works for
you,” he tells me as we beeline into the bramble. “Y ou should challenge
yourself, but at the same time don’ t overdo it.”
The trail splits of f and we follow the path less traveled. The sun shines
through skyscraper trees, there’ s musty spearmint wafting through the air
and the satisfying crunch of footfalls on crispy leaves. It’ s nice.
“What I want you to do is, as you warm up, start extending your
exhales,” he says. He prepped me earlier for this, so I know what’ s coming.
Each breath we draw in should take about three seconds, and each
breath out should take four. W e’ll then continue the same short inhales
while lengthening the exhales to a five, six, and seven count as the run
progresses.Slower, longer exhales, of course, mean higher carbon dioxide levels.
W ith that bonus carbon dioxide, we gain a higher aerobic endurance. This
measurement of highest oxygen consumption, called VO2  max, is the best
gauge of cardiorespiratory fitness. T raining the body to breathe less actually
increases VO2  max, which can not only boost athletic stamina but also help
us live longer and healthier lives.
•       •       •
The godfather of less-is-more was a pulmonaut born in 1923 on a farm
outside Kiev, in what is now Ukraine. His name was Konstantin Pavlovich
Buteyko, and he spent his youth examining the world around him.
Anything, really. Plants, insects, toys, cars. He came to view the world as a
mechanism, and everything within it as a collection of parts locking
together to form a greater whole. By the time he was a teenager, Buteyko
had developed into a brilliant mechanic and would later spend four years on
the front lines of W orld W ar II fixing cars, tanks, and artillery for the Soviet
army.
“When the W ar ended, I decided to start researching the most complex
machine, the Man,” he said. “I thought if I learnt him, I’d be able to
diagnose his diseases as easily as I had diagnosed machine disorders.”
Buteyko went on to attend the First Moscow Institute of Medicine, the
most prestigious medical school in the Soviet Union, graduating cum laude
in 1952. During his residency rounds, he noticed that patients in the worst
health all seemed to breathe far too much. The more they breathed, the
worse of f they were, especially those with hypertension.
Buteyko himself suf fered from severe high blood pressure, along with
the debilitating headaches and stomach and heart pain that often
accompanied the condition. He’d been put on prescription drugs to no
ef fect. When he was 29, his systolic blood pressure had shot to 212, a
dangerously high number. Doctors gave him a year to live.
“One can avoid cancer by cutting it out,” Buteyko would later say. “But
you can’ t avoid hypertension.” The best he could do for his patients, and
himself, was to try to numb the symptoms.
As the story goes,


liquid. V arious brands have capacities from 6 to 12 quarts (6 to 12 L). A
very long wooden spoon is essential for stirring the mixture as it boils.This Maslin pan is an excellent choice for boiling.
Boiling W ater Canner
Foods th at are high in acid—most fruit and some vegetables with vinegar
and lemon juice added—can be processed using a boiling wat er canner. I
use this lar ge pot measuring 12 inches (30 cm) in diameter an d 10 inches
(25cm) h igh as my boiling water  canner. It’ s big enough to hold five 1-quart
(1 L) jars and deep enough to allow for an inch (2.5 cm) of water to safely
boil above the ja rs. Don’ t find out the hard way—with a scald or  burn—that
your pot or saucepan isn’ t deep enough to allow for 1 inch (2.5 cm) of
rapidly b oiling w ater above the tops of the jars. There must be a minimum
of 3  inch es (8 cm) of space in the pot above the jars. A lid helps bring the
water to a boil faster. The rack keeps the jars from coming  into direct
contact with the heat at the bott om of the pan and allows the boiling water
to heat the entire outside of the jars.
Pr essur e Canner
Using a pressure canner is essential for low-acid foods because the bacteria
that thriv e on these foods can on ly be destroyed at temperatures higher than
that of boiling water. A wide variety of pressure canners ar e available.
Pressure canners range from 6-quart (6 L) to 24-quart (24 L) capacity. Some
are electric, while others are heated on the top of the stove.Methods
P r e p a r i n g  a n d  C a n n i n g  F r u i t
Fruit should be preserved at the peak of ripeness. If you must store fruit,
keep it unwashe d for a day and wash just before preserving. Directions for
preparing the various fruits are included in the preparation notes for each.
What follows are some general comments about preparing fruit for canning.
1. W ash
Rinse small fruit under running water, or wash in several changes of water, lifting the fruit out of the
water so that the dirt does not settle back on it.
Use a sieve and gentle water spray for berries. Do not let them soak in water.2. Keep Light Flesh fr om Br owning
Many fruits and some vegetables with light-coloured flesh will darken rapidly after peeling exposes
them to oxygen in the air. Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) prevents oxidative browning in most fruits. Use
1 tsp (5 mL) crystalline ascorbic acid or six 500 mg vitamin C tablets or 1/3 cup (75 mL) bottled
lemon juice per 1 gallon (4 L) of cool water.
3. Make a Syrup or Use Juice or W ater
Sugar helps canned fruit hold its shape, colour and flavour. For that reason, sugar syrups are often
used for canning fruit. Use 1 to 1–1/2 cup s (250 to 375 mL) syrup per quart (1 L) to cover the fruit.
Syrups ran ge from very light to very heavy. For the canned fruit recipes in this boo k, light syrup is
included w ith canning  directions, but the following chart gives sugar and liquid proportions for other
types of syrups.T O MAKE SYRUP:  In a heavy-bott omed saucepan,  combine granulated sugar
with water; stir until dissolved. Bring to a gentle boil over high heat.
Reduce heat and keep hot.
AL TERNA TIVES T O SUGAR SYRUP:  Un sweetened apple juice, wh ite grape
juice, pineapple  juice or a combination of the three juices can be used in
place of a sugar syrup. W ater can be used but tends to dilute the taste of the
fruit.
Note:  Commercial non-sugar sweeteners are not recommended for canning
since th ey tend to lose their sweetening ef fect upon heating, and some
become bitter.
4. Pack Fruit into Jars
Fruit can be packed raw into jars or blanched and packed hot. I prefer to pack firm fruit hot because it
is less likely to float in the syrup, but raw-packing tender fruit helps it keep some texture.Raw Pack:  Spoon cold, raw fruit into clean, hot jars, shaking the jars to pack tightly (unless
otherwise directed). A pair of long food tweezers or a chop-stick helps to position the pieces.
Cover with boiling hot syrup, juice or water, leaving the correct amount of headspace. Run a thin
non-metallic utensil around the inside of the jar to release air and recheck the headspace, adding
more hot syrup if necessary.Hot Pack:  Heat fruit in syrup. Pack hot fruit and syrup loosely into clean, hot jars, leaving the
correct headspace. Run a thin non-metallic utensil around the inside of the jar. Recheck the
headspace, adding more hot syrup if necessary.
5. Cap with Lids and Bands
W ipe the jar rims and  threads with a clean damp cloth or towel to remove any syrup or fruit bits that
might prev ent a proper seal (above left). Centre a flat lid on each jar. Screw on th e metal band as
firmly as you can (above right).6. Pr ocess
Process according to times given for each fruit, using the Boiling W ater Method  ( Boiling W ater
Method, Step by Step ).
Essential:  I f a recipe recommends only one method, follow those directions and do not attempt to
use another pack method.
S t o r i n g  C a n n e d  F o o d s
Storing Opened Canned Foods
Plan to use yo ur homemade preserves within a year, or so oner. Once
opened, pay attention to the jars in your refrigerator. Some things keep
longer than others once the se al has been broken. Generally, high-acid
fruits, ja ms, jelli es, pickles and f ruit spreads will keep in the refrigerator for
up to a month after opening. Low-acid foods, such as vegetables, meats,
soups, s tews and dips, must be kept in the refrigerator and us ed within a
week after opening.Keep preserves in a cool, dark place. This pine jam cupboard was built for storing preserves in a cool
basement.
Boiling W ater Method, Step by Step
Use for processing high-acid fruit, jam, jelly, high-acid pre serves, and
tomatoes or pickles with vinegar or lemon juice added.1.  W ash jars and lids in hot soapy water or dishwasher. Arrange jars on a rack in the boiling water
canner. Fill the jars and canner with hot water to at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) above the tops of the jars.
Heat the water to just under a boil and keep it lightly simmering until ready to fill with hot preserve.
2.  Set screw bands aside. Heat flat tops in simmering (not boiling) water (180°F/82°C). Also heat
lifters, funnels, ladles and tongs. Keep tops hot until ready to use.3.  Prepare preserve as per recipe. Left: Ladle hot food into a hot jar, leaving a headspace as follows:
1/4 inch (5 mm) for jams and jellies; 1/2 inch (1 cm) or 1 inch (2.5 cm) for all other recipes,
including fruit, pickles, tomatoes and other high-acid condiments. Right: Be accurate with measuring
headspace because it is necessary for achieving a good seal.
4.  Remove air bubbles by sliding a flat, non-metallic utensil around the inside of the filled jar. Adjust
headspace if necessary. W ipe jar rim clean using a clean damp cloth.
Essential:  Fill and cap one jar at a time.5.  Centre the flat disc of the lid on the jar. Apply the screw band, using only hand strength to tighten
just until resistance is met.
6.  Place filled jar back in canner with hot water and fill remaining jars following steps 3 to 5. When
all the jars are filled, add more hot water if necessary to keep the water level 1 inch (2.5 cm) above
jar tops. Cover the canner and bring water to a full rolling boil over high heat. Process the filled jars
by boiling for the time specified in the recipe.7.  After boiling is done, turn of f heat and remove canner lid. Let canner sit for about 5 minutes or
until water becomes still. Using a jar lifter, lift jars straight out of canner onto a clean towel or
cooling rack. Let jars cool upright, undisturbed for 24 hours. Do not tighten screw bands.
8.  Check seals: jars are sealed safely if the lid tops curve downward and do not move when pressed
with a fingertip. Y ou can remove screw bands and clean and store them for next use or leave them on
the jars. W ipe jars, label and store in a cool, dark place.P r e p a r i n g  a n d  C a n n i


practicing self-loving kinds of activities, such as silent self-praise,
or helping someone else to achieve fulfillment.
There are two occasions when complaining is least appreciated
in the world: (1) Whenever you tell someone else that you are tired.
(2) Whenever you tell someone else that you don’t feel well. If you
are tired, you can exercise several options, but complaining to even
one poor soul, let alone a loved one, is abusing that person. And it
won’t make you less tired. The same kind of logic applies to your
“not feeling well.”
Nothing is being said here about informing others of how you
feel when they can help you in any small way. What is being chal-
lenged is complaining to others who can do nothing but endure the
grumbling. Additionally, if you are truly working on self-love, and
you are experiencing any pain or discomfort, you will want to work
on this yourself, rather than choosing someone to lean on and have
them share your burden.
Complaining about yourself is a useless activity, and one which
keeps you from effectively living your life. It encourages self-pity
and immobilizes you in your efforts at giving and receiving love.
Moreover it reduces your opportunities for improved love relation-
ships and increased social intercourse. While it may get you attention,
the noticing will be done in a light that will clearly cast shadows on
your own happiness.
Being able to accept yourself without complaint involves an un-
derstanding of both self-love and the complaining process, which
are mutually exclusive terms. If you genuinely love you, then com-
plaining to others who can do nothing for you becomes absurdly
impossible to defend. And if you notice things in yourself (and oth-
ers) that you dislike, rather than complaining you can actively set
about taking the necessary corrective steps.
The next time you are at a social gathering of four or moreFIRST LOVE  / 41couples, you can try this little exercise. Chronicle how much conver-
sation is actually spent in complaining. From self to others, to events,
prices, the weather, and on and on. Now, when the party is over
and everyone has gone their separate ways, ask yourself, “How
much of the complaining that went on tonight accomplished any-
thing?” “Who really cares about all of the things that we bemoaned
tonight?” Then, the next time you are about to complain keep the
uselessness of that night in mind.
Self-Love vs. Conceit
You may be thinking that all of this talk about self-love involves
a form of obnoxious behavior akin to egomania. Nothing could be
further from the truth. Self-love has nothing to do with the sort of
behavior characterized by telling everyone how wonderful you are.
That’s not self-love, but rather an attempt to win the attention and
approval of others by chest-thumping behavior. It is just as neurotic
as the behavior of the individual who is overloaded with self-con-
tempt. Boastful behavior is motivated by others, by an attempt to
gain their favor. It means the individual is evaluating himself on the
basis of how others see him. If he were not, he would not feel the
need to convince them. Self-love means you love yourself; it doesn’t
demand the love of others. There is no need to convince others. An
internal acceptance is sufficient. It has nothing to do with the view-
points of others.
The Rewards for Not Loving Yourself
Why would anyone choose not to love himself? Where is the ad-
vantage? The dividends, while they may be unhealthy, are neverthe-
less there for you to examine. And this is the core of42 / Your Erroneous Zoneslearning to be an effective person—understanding why you behave
in self-defeating ways. All behavior is caused, and the road to elim-
inating any self-destructive behavior is strewn with the potholes of
misunderstanding your own motives. Once you comprehend the
why of your self-malice and the maintenance system for retaining
it, you can begin to attack the behaviors. Without the understanding
of self, the old actions will continue to recur.
Why have you chosen to engage in self-denouncing ways, however
slight they may seem to you? It may be that it is just plain easier to
buy the stuff that others tell you than to think for yourself. But there
are other dividends as well. If you choose to not love yourself and
treat yourself as unimportant by placing other heads higher than
your own, you will…
• Have a built-in excuse for why you can’t get any love in your
life, that is, you simply are not worth being loved back. The excuse
is the neurotic payoff.
• Be able to avoid any and all risks that go with establishing love
relationships with others, and thereby eliminate any possibility of
ever being rejected or disapproved.
• Find that it is easier to stay the way you are. As long as you’re
not worthy there is just no point in trying to grow or to be better
and happier, and your payoff is remaining the same.
• Gain a lot of pity, attention and even approval from others,
which substitutes nicely for the risky business of getting involved
in a love relationship. Thus the pity and attention are your self-de-
feating rewards.
• Have many convenient scapegoats to blame for your own misery.
You can complain and thus you won’t have to do anything about it
yourself.
• Be able to use up your present moments with mini-depressions,
and avoid behavior that would help you to be different. Your self-
pity will serve as your escape route.
• Regress to being a good little boy or girl, calling upon theFIRST LOVE  / 43leftover responses of a child and therefore pleasing those “big-
people” that you learned to regard as superior to you. Your regres-
sion is safer than risk.
• Be able to reinforce your leaning-on-others behavior by making
them more significant than you make yourself. A leaning post is a
dividend even though you’re hurt by it.
• Be unable to take charge of your own life and live it the way
you choose, simply because you won’t feel that you are worth the
happiness you covet.
These are the components of your self-scorn maintenance system.
They are the reasons you choose to hang on to the old thinking and
behavior. It is just plain easier, that is, less risky, to put yourself
down than to try to get up. But remember, the only evidence for life
is growth, and so to refuse to grow into a self-loving person is a
deathlike choice. Armed with these insights into your own behavior,
you can begin to practice some mental and physical exercises to en-
courage the growth of your own self-love.
Some Easy-to-Master Self-Love Exercises
The practice of self-love begins with your mind. You must learn
to control your thinking. This requires a lot of present-moment
awareness at the times when you are behaving in self-condemnatory
kinds of ways. If you can catch yourself as you are doing it, you can
then begin to challenge the thought in back of your behavior.
You find that you have just said something like, “I’m really not
that smart, I guess I was just lucky to get an A on that paper.” The
bell should go off in your head. “I just did it. I behaved in a self-
loathing way. But I’m aware of it now, and the next time I’ll stop
myself from saying those things I’ve been saying all of my life.”
Your strategy is to correct yourself out44 / Your Erroneous Zonesloud with a statement such as, “I just said I was lucky, but luck really
had nothing to do with it. I got the grade because I deserved it.” One
small step toward self-love, the step being a recognition of your
present-moment put-down and a decision to act differently. Before
you had a habit; now you have an awareness of wanting to be differ-
ent, and you have made a choice to make it happen. It’s just like
learning to drive a stick shift. Eventually you’ll have a new habit
which will not require constant awareness. You’ll soon be behaving
in all kinds of self-adoring ways naturally.
With your mind now working for, rather than against you, exciting
self-love activities are on the horizon. Here is a brief list of such be-
haviors to which you can add as you achieve a sense of self-esteem
based upon your own worth.
• Select new responses to others’ attempts to reach you with love
or acceptance. Rather than instantly being skeptical of a loving ges-
ture, accept them with a “thank-you” or “I’m happy that you feel
that way.”
• If there is someone that you feel genuine love toward, say it
right out front “I love you” and while you check out the reactions
you receive in return, pat yourself on the back for taking the risk.
• In a restaurant, order something you really enjoy no matter what
it costs. Give yourself a treat because you are worth it. Begin to select
items that you would prefer in all situations, including the grocery
store. Indulge yourself with a favorite product because you are worth
it. Outlaw self-denial unless it is absolutely necessary—and it rarely
is.
• After a tiring day and a large meal take a brief nap or a jog in
the park even if you have too many things to do. It will help you to
feel one hundred percent


ue while you help your child switch from addictive, less healthy
foods, and you may need many days to completely make the change. Children who do not digest foods
high in phytic acid such as grains, beans, nuts, and seeds often have an aversion to eating proteins and
fats. You will have to eliminate the foods that are not being digested well in order for them to eat
meat. Herbs or homeopathy can also be used to help rebalance a child’s constitution.Vaccines Promote Tooth Decay
There is evidence in studies performed on dogs that implicates vaccines in the formation of tooth
decay. I know of one case of significant tooth decay in a young girl that was traced to a DPT vaccine.
Vaccines contain many neurological poisons. Vaccine ingredients include ethylene glycol
(antifreeze), formaldehyde, aluminum, thimerosal (mercury), neomycin (anti-biotic),
streptomycin(anti-bacterial), squalene (fish, or plant oil), gelatin, MSG, phenol(a caustic, poisonous
acidic compound present in coal tar and wood tar).
When the body faces an onslaught of injected carcinogens, vital organs can lose some of their
functional ability. The modified proteins and DNA strands may bind to or clog the villi in the
intestine, restricting food absorption. Vaccination makes children weaker and more prone to tooth
decay because vaccines mostly consist of poisons and toxic material. While this is not a full
discussion of vaccinations, there are no reputable double blind studies to show that they work or that
they are safe. In other words there is no evidence of their success. Vaccines can promote tooth decay
by unbalancing the body chemistry as the body tries to cope with this toxic burden. Seek natural
replacements and alternatives.
Learn more about vaccines at:
www.healingourchildren.net/vaccine_side_effects.htm
Other drugs may also cause or promote tooth decay including antibiotics.
How to Prevent Cavities in Babies
What conventional dentists do not know is that the key to preventing cavities in children is not found
in genetics, but in the parents’ diet prior to conception. Prior to conception, the mother and father
need to avoid the industrialized foods that make us sick and depleted. At the same time, they need to
regularly consume plenty of fat-soluble vitamins and avoid the bran and germ of most grains. During
pregnancy the mother needs to have the same fat-soluble-rich food and limit her exposure to grain
anti-nutrients and sweets.
During breastfeeding and the early years of the child, a diet of nutrient-rich whole foods that contain
fat-soluble vitamins should continue.
I have created a free website that presents in more detail some factors to consider for preconception
health.
www.preconceptionhealth.org
What You Can Expect from Nutritional Treatments
Treating tooth decay with nutrition means that children will not suffer from pain or dental infections.
The teeth will become hard and resilient, as they are meant to be. In some cases of severe cavities the
rapid and severe tooth decay can be slowed down, but not totally stopped in the short term. Even
when the decay is not entirely halted and seems to slightly progress, new tooth dentin can still form
and your child's teeth can be protected from breaking and from infection of the tooth root.The teeth rarely if ever fill in; they can only remineralize over the surface of the decayed area. The
tooth may have a hole, but the tooth root and pulp will be protected by the hard dentin, the middle
tooth layer. My daughter has two primary teeth worn to the gum line. They are little more than black
spots. The black color and hard texture indicates arrested tooth decay. Her teeth are hard to the touch,
even the black ones.
Monitoring Your Child’s Tooth Decay
The best way to monitor tooth decay in a child is with the help of a good dentist. If you look at an x-
ray or diagram of a tooth, you will see that at least 50% of the tooth structure is below the gum line.
That means that even badly decayed teeth may have significant and even healthy tooth structure below
the gum line. The health of the gums around the decayed tooth is one indication of whether or not the
tooth is healthy below the gum line. Pink, firm gums are healthy; bleeding or inflamed gums would
indicate less health.
To monitor healing of tooth decay at home, use an explorer, a tool with a pointed end that is not sharp,
but strong enough so that you can probe the decayed area and see if it is soft, or hard and glassy.
You also can learn whether or not dietary intervention is working if your child seems happier and is
vibrant with plenty of energy. Whining, constant complaining and lethargy are all signs your child is
still deficient in nutrients. Take digital pictures of your child’s teeth so that you have a visual chart for
reference.
Children's Dentists
Many parents have a difficult time finding a dentist they can trust for their children. Parents are better
off working with a good dentist. However I understand that you may not find one who works well
with your child and desires. I suggest that you take care of yourself and your child in a way that
allows you to feel comfortable. Put the best effort towards paying attention to your child’s tooth
decay. If you have a dentist with whom you already have a relationship, then in the case of an
emergency or urgent need, you will at least not have the added stress of finding a dentist. There are
some dentists who are self-confident. They trust themselves and as a result they do not pressure the
parents to perform needless dental surgery. They do not rush you into decisions or manipulate you to
submit to drastic dental procedures. Dentists can help support the monitoring of tooth decay to make
sure it does not progress. This will help some parents feel better. I urge you to be cautious here, as
many dentists offer harmful advice and treatments.
First, I want to acknowledge what a stressful and terrible situation many parents face with their
dentist. Many mothers have contacted me, upset by the violent and aggressive attitudes that dentists
have concerning treatment for children. Not all dentists are like this, but it seems very common.
In a majority of cases dentists whose focus is not on giving complete dental surgery for children will
give you much better treatment than those whose income is based on performing surgery under general
anesthesia. Generally these are dentists who do not specialize in children’s dentistry.
Topical Care for Infants’ and Children’s TeethToothbrushes, tooth pastes, sealants, and other facsimiles do little to prevent or cure tooth decay in
children. You will want to use natural tooth cleaning as discussed in chapter eight about dentistry.
Since the brushing movements of children can be inaccurate, they are likely to brush into their gums,
and jam plaque up into the gum line. A soft bristle brush or a cloth and teaching your child how to
gently clean the gums and soft tissues of the mouth with a brush seem to be the best ideas for cleaning
children’s mouths.
A Little More about Early Childhood Tooth Decay
White spot lesions
 are the white areas which are not always tooth decay, but are usually the first
visually detectable signs of it. They are smooth patches or markings that usually form along the gum
line.
Children who experience successful treatment through nutrition have no tooth pain and no tooth or
gum infections. The child also has no sensitivity to hot or cold foods nor a fear of biting into things.
The white spots may fade away and the decayed tooth material in the cavities turns from sticky or
soft, with a light brown color, to dark and hard. The edges of the cavities will stop spreading or the
spread will be minimal. The child's gum tissue will be firm and pink. The remineralized dentin (the
healthy middle layer of the tooth below the enamel) on any decayed teeth will have a yellow or white
tinge, and the appearance can be glassy.
Knocked-out baby tooth.
 Do not perform a root canal on the tooth. Re-implant it as soon as possible
and use homeopathic remedies like arnica and hypericum.
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Chipped teeth.
A small chip probably does not need to be repaired. A more severe chip can be
repaired with bonding materials. If the nerve is exposed, do not give your child a root canal. Use
homeopathic calendula and have a good dentist use a dental base and composite materials to seal it.
19Homeopathic Cell Salts
Homeopathic cell salts, or tissue salts help improve absorption and utilization of minerals at the
cellular level. They can help balance digestion and remove toxins from the body. Working with a
practitioner who can help you use homeopathic cell salts can be a beneficial way to help heal your
child’s cavities by improving nutrient absorption. Likewise, finding support using food-based dietary
supplements like Standard Process™ can also aid in healing children’s cavities by correcting nutrient
deficiencies.Pregnancy and Cavities
During pregnancy and breastfeeding, the nutritional burden on the mother's body is much higher than
usual because she is eating for two people. While the diet of a mother before pregnancy may have
been adequate, with the higher nutritional demands of pregnancy and lactation the former diet may not
provide enough nutrients, and tooth decay can be the result. Pregnancy is also a time when extra
hormones (such as estrogen) are being released. At this time of increased physical demands, minerals
can easily be pulled from the bones and previous imbalances can become exaggerated. This can also
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very	materials	I	was	using	to	learn	how	to	restore	my	health.
Still,	I	remained	determined.	I	purchased	a	respirator	mask	to	protect	me	from
the	chemicals	coming	from	the	ink	in	my	study	materials.	Unfortunately,	the
rubber	part	of	the	mask	gave	off	toxic	fumes.	I	took	the	mask	apart,	boiled	the
rubber	pieces	in	water	for	two	days	and	then	reassembled	it,	which	made	the
mask	tolerable	so	I	could	wear	it	while	I	did	the	necessary	work.
Next,	I	purchased	a	portable	electric	oven	and	one	hundred	feet	of	outdoor
extension	cord.	I	placed	the	oven	downwind	from	my	house	and	baked	all	of	my
reading	materials	in	order	to	drive	off	the	ink	chemicals.	Bizarre,	but	it	worked.
Now	at	least	I	could	handle	and	read	my	rapidly	accumulating	piles	of	medical
and	scientific	literature.	I	began	to	educate	myself,	looking	for	clues	that	might
help	to	restore	and	improve	my	health.
Thus	began	a	new	phase	of	my	life,	which	continues	to	this	day.
I	came	across	fascinating	information	as	I	searched	for	the	answers	to	my
questions.	I	read	technical	papers	written	by	a	biochemist	who,	like	myself,	had
become	chemically	hypersensitive.	No	physician	had	been	able	to	help	him
either,	and	his	sensitivity	was	so	great	that	he	was	forced	to	move	to	a	distant
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and	apply	sound	scientific	principles	to	solve	my	problems.	It	took	me	two	years
of	learning	and	experimenting	to	raise	myself	from	the	depths	of	liver	failure,
chronic	fatigue,	autoimmune	diseases	and	chemical	hypersensitivity.	Recovery
took	a	great	deal	of	persistence,	willingness	to	try	new	things	and	acceptance	of
many	setbacks.
In	particular	at	the	height	of	my	chemical	sensitivities,	I	had	to	be	extremely
careful	about	the	products	I	selected.	Even	minute	amounts	of	toxins	were
enough	to	make	me	ill.	I	ended	up	with	a	kitchen	full	of	vitamin	supplements
that	I	could	not	take	because	of	toxic	impurities	and	my	level	of	susceptibility.
Even	healthy	people	are	harmed	by	these	impurities,	though	it	may	not	be	as
evident	to	them.
I	learned	the	hard	way	how	suffering	can	come	when	health	is	failing,	and
when	you	try	remedies	that	do	more	harm	than	good.	Even	with	my	scientific
training,	finding	the	answers	was	difficult.	Particularly	with	vitamin	supplements
and	personal	care	products,	a	great	deal	of	conflicting	information	abounds,	and
consumers	remain	confused	about	how	to	make	the	best	choices.	Accurate	health
information	is	in	great	demand,	and	that	is	precisely	what	this	book	provides.	I
want	to	share	what	I	have	learned	about	getting	well	and	staying	well.
In	1991,	I	resigned	from	all	my	business	and	community	activities	and
devoted	myself	to	teaching	others	how	to	be	healthy.	I	started	by	speaking	to
groups—at	first,	the	same	support	groups	to	which	I	had	belonged	during	the
depths	of	my	illness.	Then	I	branched	out	with	a	wider	audience,	which	evolved
into	a	regular	evening	workshop	series	that	continued	for	years.	Later,	a
publisher	became	aware	of	my	work	and	invited	me	to	write	a	column	for	his
newspaper.	After	that,	I	started	a	radio	show	called
An	Ounce	of	Prevention
and
began	publishing	my	own	newsletter,
Beyond	Health	News.
This	book	is	the	next
step.
Reaching	Our	Potential
One	of	the	most	profound	conclusions	I	have	reached	is	that
health	is	a
choice;
virtually	no	one	ever	has	to	be	sick.	The	potential	for	human	health	and
longevity	is	far	greater	than	we	are	now	achieving.	Scientific	studies	describe
populations	who	lived	longer	and	healthier	lives	than	we	do,	simply	becausetheir	societies	made	dietary	and	lifestyle	choices	that	supported	human	health.
With	just	a	little	knowledge	and	effort,	we	can	do	the	same.	We	can	choose
health,	but	first	we	must	educate	ourselves.
My	own	quest	for	an	understanding	of	how	the	body	maintains	and	heals	itself
continues	to	this	day.	Throughout	my	research,	I	continue	to	ask	myself	basic
questions,	such	as:
•	What	is	health?
•	What	is	disease?
•	Why	do	people	get	sick?
•	How	can	disease	be	prevented	or	reversed?
•	How	long	can	people	live	in	good	health,	and	what	does	it	take	to	achieve
this?
•	What	is	the	potential	for	human	health	and	longevity?
Please	allow	me	to	pass	on	to	you	a	truly	revolutionary	theory	of	health	and
disease,	one	that	is	so	simple	and	powerful	that	it	gives	you	the	choice	to	never
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“There	is	no	reason	in	the	world	why	over	75	percent	of
the	American	people	should	be	suffering	from	degenerative
and	deficiency	diseases.	Disease	never	comes	without	a
cause.	If	a	person	is	sick	and	ailing	it	is	because	he	has	been
doing	something	wrong.	He	needs	an	education	in	how	to
live	a	healthy	life.”
Jay	M.	Hoffman,	Ph.D.
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ost	people	expect	to	be	sick	at	least	one	or	more	times	each	year,	to	cope
with	at	least	one	serious	illness	by	midlife,	and	in	all	likelihood,	to	die	of	one	or
several	diseases	by	their	eighties,	if	not	sooner.	Most	people	also	think	poor
health	is	mainly	the	result	of	bad	luck	and	that	their	longevity	is	a	matter	of	good
fortune.
Nothing	could	be	further	from	the	truth.	Poor	health	is	not	a	matter	of	luck;
poor	health	is	a	matter	of	choice.	We	do	not	“get”	sick.	We	make	ourselves	sick
by	making	bad	choices	and,	conversely,	we	get	healthy	and	stay	healthy	by
making	good	ones.	Most	people	feel	that	they	are	“healthy”	as	long	as	they	have
no	symptoms	of	disease.	Few	people	realize	what	optimal	health	really	feels	like
—and	even	fewer	accept	the	notion	that	a	vigorous	and	healthy	life	beyond	100
years	old	is	within	reach.	In	reality,	that	kind	of	long	life	is	what	we	should	all
routinely	expect.
Meet	the	face	of	optimal	health.	His	name	is	Jose	Maria	Roa,	and	he	is	131
years	old.	Jose	lives	with	his	family	in	a	small	village,	high	in	the	Andes
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 may be used in spiritual sex to energize the higher energy centers or heal diseased   organs with
guided imagery or meditation exercises, possibly leading to 'whole body orgasm' or 'brain orgasm'.
GETTING T O KNOW YOU
Sensitive individuals are often apprehensive about the ﬁrst sexual encou nter with a new partner. The man may have anxieties about
erection, premature ejaculation and satisfying his partner, while the women may fear penetration, getting emotionally hurt or not
coming to an orgasm. This can make the encounter rather tense, and inner fears may become self-fulﬁlling.
Why not proceed slowly and be intimate without intercourse until you are fully relaxed with each other. This initial period of a
relationship is precious, as it is commonly the most exciting and romantic time. Enjoy it as long as you can. Let your partner know
that you feel this way. In a situation that might normally lead straight to sex, tell your partner beforehand that you enjoy becoming
intimate gradually and do not intend having intercourse that night. You may be surprised how relieved and agreeable your partner
reacts. A whole mountain of tension is suddenly removed.
A good way to start the intimate part of your relationship is to have a shower or bath together and then give each other a sensual
massage. Continue exploring each other's likes and dislikes and respon ses to touching and cuddling. You may even spend the night
together cuddled into each other. If, contrary to your original intentions, you should be comfortable enough with each other to proceed
to full intercourse, nothing is lost and it will probably be a better experience than it might have been in a tense atmosphere.
Such intimacy together without penetrative sex may be quite satisfyi ng for a considerable length of time, especially in special
situations, such as with elderly couples or with physical or emotional handicaps or religious, spiritual and adolescent celibates. A
sexual relationship does not need to be an all or nothing proposition, the macho encounters commonly portrayed on the screen are
not everyday reality. A loving sexual encounter without expectations cannot result in dissatisfaction, it does not matter whether there
was penetration or orgasm, it is the loving feeling that matter most.10/30/24, 2:57 PM Health-Science-Spirit - Sexuality
https://health-science-spirit.com/Healing_Our_Emotions/Sexuality.html 8/10SPIRITUAL  SEX
Sexuality is closely related to spiritu ality in several ways. In its negative aspects of lust, sexual excess, degradation and rape, it
appears as the antithesis of spiritual ity and in this light it has been seen in the Christian tradition. However, in its positive aspects our
sexuality can open our heart to love and enables us to have experiences similar to meditative states and mystical bliss during or
instead of an orgasm and its afterglow. In a less obvious and more involved way sexual energies can be channelled upward to
develop our chakra system and higher energy bodies which, according to esoteric and yoga teachings, is part of our spiritual
evolution.
The idea of celibacy for priests, nuns and monks is to spiritualise sexual energies as in meditation, rituals and other devotional
practices. While this generally involves conscious exercises as in yoga, Christian mystics commonly transformed their energies
without conscious awareness through intense devotion. If religious celibates ﬁght to suppress their sexuality, they misunderstand the
deeper reason for the practice of celibacy and block their spiritual evolution on that level.
There are various yoga and meditation techniques to transform sexual energy into kundalini or spiritual energy by oneself. However,
there are also methods of spiritual sex for couples. Karezza is a western practice that can be adopted for spiritual sex, while in the
east tantric yoga is concerned with the transmutation of sexual energies. There has also been a tradition of temple priestesses in
Greece and eastern history who helped spiritual seekers with ceremonial sex. On a different level ceremonial sex has, of course, also
been used in various cults.
Sexual energy is a part of our hidden  kundalini energy, which in turn is a concentrated form of etheric and life-force energy. It can be
used to create children or just to have an orgasm or to fuel achieveme nts in sports or professional activities. However, its ultimate
purpose is to facilitate spiritual growth by developing our chakra system and higher energy bodies.
Commonly esoteric teachings advise to curtail sexual activity and portray abstinence as an ideal in order to retain sexual energies for
internal development. However, this can easily lead to suppression of sexual energies and emotional deprivation. Methods of spiritual
sex show a middle path between abstinence and conventional sex. In many instances I believe them to be superior to abstinence for
developing our higher energy centers. They have the added advantage of satisfying our emotional needs and providing the venue for
a joint spiritual venture for couples. For more detailed suggestions on spiritual sex see the separate article  Spiritual Sex.
A SEX THERAPY
It is not generally realised that many health and emotional problems can result from unsatisfactory sexual relationships. These
include migraine and tension headaches, premenstrual tension and menopausal problems, depression, irritability, discontent,
violence, anxiety, disturbances of digestive and sexual functions, psychotic symptoms, high blood pressure, even cancer has been
linked to blocked sexual energies and tensions. All of these may, of course, also have other causes and contributing factors.
Problems arise mainly when sexual energies are stimulated without being appropriately used or released. This is the same as with
other emotional energies. Commonly this happens if the male ejaculates before his partner reaches orgasm, but it also happens if the
orgasmic release is weak or the encounter too short. The signs of a full orgasm are strong involuntary movements, a blissful
discharge followed by complete relaxation and an afterglow of satisfaction and contentment.
Ejaculation in itself or clitoral orgasm do not indicate a full release of sexual tension. There may then be the desire either for repeated
or frequent sexual activity or avoidan ce of sexual activity in order to avoid the resulting tension and dissatisfaction. However, orgasm
is only part of a successful sexual union, another part, perhaps even more important, is the exchange of bio-energy and emotional
energy between the partners.
Accumulation of sexual tension with its resulting health and emotional problems can be prevented even without orgasm, while
orgasm alone may not normally be sufﬁcient. The key to a successful sexual union is the duration, because it takes time, usually
about half an hour, for these energies to become exchanged between the partners. This kind of sex therapy is not only effective but
also highly pleasurable, especially for sensitive individuals.
Sex therapy requires two willing partners. Preferably there should be an atmosphere of affection already well before the planned
union. This should start with an extended foreplay of caressing with full skin contact, possibly including a sensual massage, but
without any clitoral stimulation. However, if this kind of union is routinely practised as a love meditation, then such elaborate
preparation may not be required.
When both feel ready they place themselves in such a position that
the woman lies on her back with knees drawn to the chest, while
the male lies on his left side crosswise to her, so that his penis
touches the entrance of the vagina. She now drops her legs and he
places his right leg between her legs. With this, her left leg is
between his legs while her right calf rests on his torso. In this way
both can remain completely relaxed with freedom of movement,
which is essential for success. Sides may be reversed.
This is the  scissor position  or basic position.
Initially and also if there is a problem with erection or natural
lubrication or premature ejaculation, both partners remain more or
less motionless in this position for about half an hour. During this
time the tip of the penis, whether soft or hard, remains outside, just
touching the inner entrance of the vagina. Both concentrate all their
attention on the contact areas between them but especially on the
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energies between them.
To initiate or greatly increase the feeling awareness of pleasurable sexua l energy, both partners may gently and rhythmically squeeze
their buttocks or just contract the perineum. Coordinate each gentle pelvic contraction with an inhalation and with each other. After
about half an hour the sexual energies are sufﬁciently exchanged, some times noticed as an increase in sexual arousal and the penis
may now penetrate. However, this is not essential. If there should be no erection or the vagina still dry, just remain in this position for
another half hour while gently caressing each other with full attention on your feelings and exchanging energies.
If penetration is desired but an erection does not come on its own, then start gently rubbing the head of the penis between the
entrance and the clitoris. It needs to be moist, use lubricants if required. This is even more effective if the female partner in this way
plays with the penis and inserts it while the male just relaxes and focuses only on feeling the sexual energy.
If this is not sufﬁcient, it is relative ly easy in this position to insert a soft penis. This may be a solution for those with erection
problems. If you ﬁrmly hold or squeeze the shaft of the soft penis, then any blood is pressed towards the head of the penis and
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outer practices of Yoga. These consist of reorienting the
body and the life-force according to yogic principles. It
consists of two parts, Asana and Pranayama, the third and
fourth limbs of Yoga.
Asana — the Third Limb of Yoga
Asana consists of the performance of physical postures
that release physical stress and tension. The right postures Ayurveda and the Mind
increase the vital force, which gets blocked by wrong pos-
ture, and calms the mind, which is stressed by wrong pos-
ture. Asanas also help balance the biological humors that
accumulate in different parts of the body. They can target
certain organs or weak spots in the body and through
improved circulation promote healing in these areas.
Asana in the broader sense includes all right exercise,
including more active modalities, like running or hiking.
The body needs a certain amount of exercise for its proper
function. Lack of, excessive or wrong physical activity can
aggravate or cause psychological problems. Any psycho-
logical adjustments usually require that we change how we
exercise or move our bodies.
Asana in the more specific sense refers to sitting pos-
tures for meditation, which are the main Asanas men-
tioned in yogic texts. For any real self-examination, we
must be able to sit still and comfortable with an erect
spine. This allows the ascending flow of energy through
which the mind can empty itself out and open up the
deeper layers of consciousness.
Specific Asanas, including non-sitting postures, can
also aid in bringing up repressed thoughts and facilitate
their release, if the mind is prepared to deal with them.
Asana practice can aid in releasing psychological tension
through releasing the physical and pranic blocks sustain-
ing it. There is much information on Asanas in various
Yoga books. We will not go into it here.
Pranayama — the Fourth Limb of Yoga
Pranayama is usually called "control of the breath" —
calming the disturbed pattern of breathing which agitates
the mind and senses. It includes all ways of energizing the
vital force through the body, senses and mind. It is not The Eightfold Method of Yoga I
suppressing the breath, which will only cause us to die,
but development and expansion of the energy of the life-
force beyond its ordinary limitations. Pranayama is an
important Ayurvedic method for promoting healing on all
levels.
Put in simple terms, Prana is our energy, particularly
that deriving from the breath. If we do not have sufficient
energy, we cannot do anything in life, even if we know
what we should do. If the brain does not receive proper
oxygen, we do not have the mental energy to grow and to
change. We lose control of our lives and become the vic-
tims of our conditioning. Old patterns from the past dom-
inate the mind and keep us caught in their memories and
attachments. We are unable to respond creatively to the
present. Ultimately, the brain grows old and atrophies, the
ultimate result of which is senility.
Pranayama provides this needed energy for both body
and the mind. It gives power to our thoughts and inten-
tions so we can accomplish what we really seek. On a psy-
chological level, it gives the energy to probe into the
unconscious and release the emotional and vital (Pranic)
energy tied up in it. When our brain cells are flooded with
additional Prana, we easily develop the insight to face our
psychological problems and find creative ways of going
beyond them. On a deeper level Pranayama provides us
with the energy necessary for real meditation. Without
sufficient Prana, meditation may only consist of spinning
in our thoughts or dwelling in a blank state of mind, in
which our consciousness is not really changing at all.
There are various types of Pranayama, most of which
consist of deepening and extending the breath until it
leads to a condition of energized relaxation. When the
breath is at peace, the life-force is calmed and the senses. Ayurveda and the Mind
emotions and mind are put to rest. The disturbed move-
ments of our vital urges cease to trouble us with their
desires and fears.
Mind and breath are linked together like a bird with
two wings. Thought moves with the breath and breath, in
its movement, generates thought. We cannot breathe
without thinking or think without breathing. For this rea-
son, breath can be used as a rope to tie down the mind. If
we concentrate on the breath, the mind becomes internal-
ized. It is withdrawn from the senses and its external ori-
entation on the outer world and made to turn inward. In
this way Pranayama is one of the best means of Pratyahara
or withdrawal from sensory distractions.
Awareness of the breath, however, is not an end-in-
itself. It is a door to the deeper levels of the mind. As the
mind focuses on the breath, the deeper layers of conscious-
ness gradually open, releasing the subconscious and all
that is hidden within. As the mind draws more energy
through Pranayama, deeper thoughts come up, including
emotional issues which we will have to deal with through
meditation or their energy will disturb us and prevent us
from going deeper.
So'ham Pranayama
So'ham is the natural sound of the breath. The sound of
the air coming into the nostrils produces an "ess"-sound.
The sound of air pushed out the nostrils produces an "h"-
sound. Observe this for yourself. The Sanskrit root "sa"
means to sit, exist, hold and therefore to inhale. The root
"ha" means to leave, abandon, negate and therefore to
exhale. Sa means He or the Supreme Spirit. Ham means
aham or "I am." So'ham is the natural sound of the breath
proclaiming "I am He" or "I am the Self of all Beings." The Eightfold Method of Yoga I
This sound leads us beyond the mind to our inmost nature
as pure awareness.
So'ham Pranayama is easy and natural. One does not try
to manipulate or control the breath but merely lets it
deepen of its own accord, following the sound current back
to the core of awareness.
Some Yoga groups use Hamsa — using ham for inhala-
tion and sa for exhalation — instead of So'ham. This is
another version of the same approach, with the sounds
reversed. So'ham works to energize the breath as it increas-
es its normal flow. On the other hand, Hamsa works to
still the breath as it counters its normal flow. So'ham is
better to strengthen the breath, Hamsa to calm it.
The Nadis
The subtle body, like the physical, consists of various
channel-systems called nadis, which literally mean
streams. Seventy-two thousand nadis exist. Of these, four-
teen are significant, and three are important for all yogic
practices.
Sushumna: Most important and central of the nadis is
the Sushumna, which corresponds to the central spinal
canal in the physical body. It controls all the functions of
the chakras that are strung like lotuses upon it. The
chakras, in turn, rule over mind-body functions in their
ordinary function. In their awakened or opened condition,
they bring about the unfoldment of higher states of con-
sciousness and superconsciousness. The Sushumna is called
Chitta-Nadi in yogic literature, 79 the channel of the Chit-
ta or deeper consciousness. It is the energy flow of the
entire mental field itself, the stream of consciousness.
Bringing our Prana and attention into the Sushumna is
the key to calming the mind. Sushumna has the nature of Ayurveda and the Mind
ether and is balanced in terms of the biological humors
and Pranas. The Kundalini, or Prana Shakti, which is fire
(Tejas) predominant, activates it. Placing the united ener-
gy of the breath, senses and mind into the Sushumna
arouses the Kundalini. This requires tremendous concen-
tration and detachment in order to so gather our energies.
It should never be attempted willfully or forcefully but as
part of a process of deepening inner peace and equanimity.
Kundalini is the force for developing higher levels of con-
sciousness. To deal with it properly requires the proper
foundation of Yamas and Niyamas first.
Ida and Pingala: Left and right of the Sushumna run
two major nadis, whose movements intertwine like a series
of figure eights put one on top of the other as in a
caduceus. These start at the base of the spine and move
from side to side, chakra to chakra. The left nadi ends at
the left nostril, the right nadi at the right nostril. These
two nadis govern all the other main nadis and are respon-
sible for the left brain/right brain predominance. The left
or