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NATURAL SLEEP – PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES

admin — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:39:25 +0000

Based on this difference between divine and magical dreams, we must bear in mind that God has not used dreams to transmit the progressive steps of his purpose since the conclusion of his inspired Word. The fulfilment of his written prophecies is sufficient to reveal his purposes. Knowing this will protect us from falling victim to metaphysical influences. Once you understand their real origin you will reject them in the interests of your own well-being, guarding yourself against their evil intent. The disastrous influence of metaphysical powers to which some people open their minds can be clearly seen in India and other Far Eastern lands, where dreams and visions have been known to plague and mislead the population.

As regards modern interpretations of dreams, it would be better to treat the subject with healthy scepticism and sobriety. In spite of scientific research, dreams are still a borderline area of unexplained processes and it is most advisable to observe a healthy, natural way of life that will keep your sleep as free as possible from vivid dreams.

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THE INFLUENCE OF CORRECT BREATHING ON ILLNESS – LUNGS, CHESTS AND DIAPHRAGMS

admin — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:19:16 +0000

If children were to be taught correct breathing at school, their lungs, chests and diaphragms would develop properly and respiratory problems of the chest and lungs, as well as obesity, would remain practically unknown. At the same time, they need to be given calcium-rich foods. All these things make for healthy growth of the internal organs and prevent the lungs from weakening.

Singing teachers take great care in helping their students to achieve success by training them in proper breathing techniques. This is why professional singers never lose sight of the importance of correct breathing.

How much time should we spend on breathing exercises? To begin with, one minute may be sufficient. Gradually the time should be increased, to two minutes, then five minutes and so forth, until the correct way of breathing becomes habitual and automatic under any circumstances. As already stated, the exercises should gradually be extended to fifteen minutes. Regularity in practising the exercises is of the utmost importance because it helps the body to become accustomed to a new rhythm; in this way we will find that deep-breathing is better than any other form of exercise. This is a ‘medicine’ that is within the reach of everyone and costs nothing but a little effort, concentration and perseverance.

We recognise with gratitude the help obtained from natural remedies and food, from rest and proper exercise. But are we aware that it is only through correct breathing that we will crown the other therapeutic successes, adding the finishing touches to them? Once this is so we will then prove the principle that ‘breathing means life’ to be true.

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COFFEE – MAKING SAUERKRAUT AT HOME (PART 2)

admin — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:06:05 +0000

Of course, sauerkraut can be made without the onions. It is important, however, that the preparation is done in a warm room and that the cabbage it left to stand for two or three weeks in a room not under 20 °C (68 °F). After that, place the container somewhere cool so that there is no butyric acid fermentation, which could ruin the contents. If you prepare sauerkraut without salt, you must make sure that you exclude all air from the container and that everything is scrupulously clean so that it will keep well.

Formerly 1-2 per cent salt was used, in other words, 100—200 g for every 10 kg of cabbage (4-8 oz for every 20 lb). Nowadays, 0.5 per cent salt or less is considered enough, since it has been found that too much salt reduces the lactic acid fermentation, resulting in an inferior product.

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SUGAR – THE GOODNESS OF DATES (REFINED SUGAR)

admin — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 07:52:11 +0000

While our children spoil their teeth with all sorts of sweets made from refined sugar, the children of those desert tribes have nothing but dates to satisfy their sweet tooth. It is not without good reason that dates are called the ‘meat’ of the desert Arabs. Their children eat a large amount of date sugar but still have healthy teeth, just like those of the Indian children who satisfy their desire for sweet things by eating green sugar cane or pilosillo, the condensed sugar cane juice.

What a pity that we are not similarly inclined and satisfied with simple natural things! If we could avoid the use of refined sugar, which contributes to tooth decay and many other degenerative conditions, our children’s teeth would be much better. What is more, refined sugar is now about three times dearer than it was just a few years ago. So there are many reasons why we should try to eliminate it from our diet as much as possible, substituting fruit sugar instead.

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HELPFUL DIETS FOR THE SICK A – FASTING (FEELING SICK)

admin — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 07:38:29 +0000

Should you feel sick during the fast, you will be well advised to speed up the elimination by encouraging the skin function. Friction baths, vigorous washing and towelling or brushing down will stimulate the circulation, while deep-breathing exercises will likewise help to get rid of the feeling of sickness. Short walks in the woods and along country lanes, breathing in the aromatic air, will soon restore a feeling of health and well-being.

If you feel very hungry, chew a few raisins slowly and thoroughly. The Bedouins wandering in the desert often live on nothing but a few dates a day, because they obtain the full benefit from this frugal meal by chewing it thoroughly and so predigesting it properly. In the same way we can help ourselves during our special period of fasting. Spit out the skins of the raisins and just enjoy the grape sugar.

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SESAME SEEDS – EXCELLENT FOR THE LIVER (TREATMENT)

admin — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 09:46:04 +0000

No liver complaint should be treated lightly, but if the patient follows the advice given, he will soon be on the mend. Solidago, as usual, should be taken to stimulate the kidneys. Horsetail and witch grass root tea are alternatives. If the patient runs a temperature, and it is not unusual for it to reach 39 °C (102 °F), then Ferrum phos. 12x, diluted holly infusion, Aconitum 4x or any other good fever remedy is called for. A daily dose of one or two tablets of Podophyllum 3x, and according to the circumstances, three or four drops of Chelidonium 4x or the combination remedy Boldocynara should be taken. Condensed carrot juice, Biocarottin, is also beneficial.

My book The Liver, the Regulator of Your Health answers all questions relating to the liver and gallbladder in full detail.

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DO STARCHY FOODS CAUSE CONSTIPATION? (INTRODUCTION)

admin — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 09:35:40 +0000

Many people suffering from constipation claim that a diet high in carbohydrates makes their condition worse or perhaps even causes it. Looking at this argument closely, we are inclined to agree, for in such cases the pancreas does not produce enough enzymes to break down starch. Hence it is indeed true that starchy foods can lead to constipation. Potato starch is particularly binding, so that it would be advisable to restrict one’s intake of potatoes or forgo them entirely until the pancreas is back to normal. Too many patients make the mistake of not finding out which foods are known to cause problems, in order to avoid them until a complete cure is achieved. They have the mistaken belief that there must be some kind of miracle cure that will do the job without any sacrifice on their part. But would it not be wiser to avoid all foods that could trigger the disorder instead of waiting until we have the problem and then depending on a remedy to overcome it? Abstinence from such foods is often the only action required to rectify the condition.

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THE MEANING OF THE WORD ‘SOUL’

admin — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 09:25:55 +0000

If we are to understand the meaning of the word ’soul’, we shall have to turn to the Book of Books, the Bible, and ponder over a marvellous passage in the account of the Creation: ‘God proceeded to form the man out of dust from the ground [one might say of the elements of the earth] and to blow into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man came to be a living soul. . .’ or as another translator paraphrased it, ‘a sentient creature’. Elsewhere we read: ‘He poured out his soul to the very death’, and yet again, ‘the soul of the flesh is in the blood’.

If we pause to analyse these scriptures, we must conclude that the ’soul’ (in Hebrew, nephesh and in Greek, psyche) refers to the whole person, with all his complex emotions and senses, not an immaterial entity within him or only his mind, or psyche, as defined by psychiatrists. In fact, with every pint of blood he loses, it could be said that he loses part of his soul and his sentience. If too much blood is lost, as in an accident, sentience and feeling progressively diminish, until life ceases altogether.

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HOW TO DETECT KIDNEY DISORDERS 2

admin — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 09:15:42 +0000

Such observations turn an inspection of the uric sediments into a fascinating and meaningful study. Indeed, the trained expert can draw valuable conclusions from the pictures revealed by the microscope during a urine analysis. It is even possible to find out whether the patient has adhered to a prescribed diet. For example, if numerous sulphuric crystals are present, it is evident that the patient has eaten foods containing sulphur, such as eggs, beans, peas, lentils and radishes, even though he may have been instructed not to do so. If the test shows any oxalic acid crystals, the patient has been eating spinach, rhubarb, lettuce or sauerkraut. If a large number of creatinine crystals are in evidence, the patient obviously did not abstain from eating meat.

Thus, an analysis of the urine can be most informative, often more than even some doctors may think possible. We may learn something about metabolic disorders, certain organic diseases or other functional disorders.

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CIRCULATORY DISORDERS – GANGRENE

admin — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 08:55:50 +0000

For an effective external treatment, add five drops of Arnica lx to a little warm water and use this to make a wet pack. Take the two remedies Echinaforce and Lachesis Wx in a little water; they should be taken separately on alternate days, in the morning and at night, over an extended period. Aesculaforce and Ginkgo biloba, if taken regularly, also give satisfactory results.

The patient should not expose himself to the cold and should wrap up warmly against the weather. He should also adopt a light vegetarian diet. These measures are not difficult to follow, when he takes into account that by doing so he can find a measure of relief from his unpleasant condition and be spared much discomfort.

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