Medi-Sign Target:  Womb, Cervix, Fetus Development & Nerve Food

Avocado

Avocados are the fruit that come from the Persea Americana, which is a tall evergreen tree that can grow up to 65 feet in height.  There are dozens of varieties of avocados, which fall into three main categories:  Mexican, Guatemalan and West Indian.  Each category of avocados differs in their size, appearance, quality and susceptibility to cold.

Depending upon the variety, avocados can vary in weight from as light as eight ounces to as heavy as three pounds.  The avocado’s yellow-green flesh is the edible portion, which has luscious, buttery consistency and a subtle nutty flavor.  The pit part is inedible, but the skin, when ground, dried and taken as a powder, has the ability to be eaten.

• Contrary to popular belief, avocados are not fattening
• Raising good (HDL) blood cholesterol, stabilizing blood sugar and providing glutathione to cleanse the liver are only some of the many health benefits that avocados have
• Avocados always make the list of the top ten super foods established by so-called experts.

Your skin can also benefit from a regular serving of guacamole.  Natural oils in avocados perk up a poor complexion, make brittle nails strong again and improve dry skin.  Avocados contain special oils that aid in the regeneration of hair follicles and, therefore, people with severe hair loss should eat three avocados daily because they will, in turn, stimulate the growth of new hair.

More benefits:

• a good source for potassium, a mineral that helps to regulate blood pressure
• rich source of monounsaturated fatty acids, including oleic acid, which has recently been shown to offer remarkable protection against breast cancer
• inhibits prostate cancer growth
• enhances absorption of carotenoids from vegetables
• contains glutathione, known for its ability to strengthen the immune system and remove cancers
• contains a significant amount of a cholesterol-lowering phytosterol called beta-sitosterol

Avocado Overcomes

• asthma
• bruising
• capillary fragility
• cataracts
• high homocysteine
• kidney stones
• stroke

For more information about avocados and many more helpful, healthful tips, get your copy of Don’s FDR today!

Excerpts from Don Tolman’s FDR Vol 2 pp 139-144

Medi-Sign Target:  Neo Cortex & its Blood Supply

Sweet basil, with its wonderful aroma and flavor, is one of the most popular and widely grown herbs in the world.  Surprisingly, unlike the Italian cooking that we associate basil with, the herb actually originated in the far eastern countries of India, Pakistan and Thailand.

With its many benefits and easy maintenance, every herb gardener should have a plant or two.  It is an attractive plant that works well in vegetable, herb and flower gardens.  Basil also makes a great kitchen windowsill plant or even looks great in hanging baskets.  Plant it alone or in a striking combination with flowers, such as nasturtiums, zinnias or marigolds.  Placing pots of basil around the deck or porch will allow everyone to enjoy the aroma.

Many rituals and beliefs from around the world surround this popular herb.  The French call basil “herb royale”.  In Italy, it is a sign of love, romance and fine dining.  Jewish folklore suggests it adds strength while fasting.  It has even been reported that basil was found in Christ’s tomb after his resurrection.  Greek Orthodox use basil to prepare holy water and place pots of the herb below church altars.  In Europe and India basil is placed in the hands of the dead to ensure a safe journey, while the Egyptians and Grecians believe it will actually open the gates of heaven for a person passing on.

Maybe all of us should get out our garden tools, plant some basil and prepare!

There are many varieties of basil:  sweet basil, bush basil, dark opal basil, lemon basil, holy basil, vero basil, purple ruffle basil and the list goes on.  For culinary purposes, sweet basil and bush basil are the best choices.

Basil has been known for many years as an herbal remedy for diseases of the brain, heart, lungs, kidneys and the bladder.  It aids primarily in the digestive and nervous systems.  Basil has uplifting, energizing mood-lifting properties.

To benefit from this powerful herb, infuse basil and use it as a tea for digestion.  You may also want to inhale basil tea to relieve cold symptoms.  A tonic can also be made by steeping basil leaves in wine for several hours.  The dried leaves can be used as snuff to relieve headaches and colds.

Basil is also a good insect repellant.  To repel flies, place a pot of basil outside your door.  Crushed basil leaves can be rubbed on cuts, insect bites and stings or use basil essential oil on a bee sting.  Make sure to only apply one drop, though.  More than that may irritate the skin.

Some of the many common ailments basil can treat are anxiety, concentration, indigestion, respiratory problems, colic, tight coughs, asthma, nervous headaches, migraines, muscle tension, nerve pain, memory loss, insomnia, infection, a stuffy head, colds, sinusitis, sore throats, bronchial congestion, appetite loss, gas, diarrhea and nausea.

Health Benefits

Research studies on basil have shown unique health-protecting effects in two basic areas:  basil’s flavonoids and volatile oils.

• DNA protection plus bacterial properties
• soothes inflammation
• nutrients essential for cardiovascular health

Excerpt from Don Tolman’s FDR Vol 2 pp 180, 181

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Fats are not all alike. To lose body fat, replacing the fats you now eat with coconut oil may be the wisest decision you could make.  We often think that the less fat we eat, the better off we’ll be. However, you don’t necessarily need to reduce your fat intake; you simply need to choose a fat that is better for you. In other words you need to choose a fat that doesn’t contribute to weight gain. You can lose unwanted body fat by eating more plant saturated fat, in the form of coconut oil, and less polyunsaturated fat, in refined vegetable oils.

Coconut oil has many remarkable qualifies: one of which is that it can help you lose weight. Yes, there is a dietary fat that can actually help you take off unwanted pounds.  Coconut oil can quite literally be called a weight loss fat.

• Boosts your daily energy.
• Helps you lose weight, lowers cholesterol.
• Helps those with diabetes, thyroid, and chronic fatigue.
• Improves Crohn’s, IBS and other digestive disorders.
• Reduces your risk of heart disease and other diseases.
• Rejuvenates your skin, prevents wrinkles.

Coconut oil is truly one of the healthiest oils you can consume. It contains no trans fat and is rich in lauric acid, which is known for having viral, bacterial and fungal properties. Coconut oil can even help to prevent wrinkles when used on your skin.

Because coconut oil contains saturated fat, there is a widespread misconception that it is bad for you.

Dispel any lingering notions you may have that all saturated fats are dangerous; only animal saturated fat are, plant saturated fats are not.

Depending on how many carbon molecules the fats contain, they are categorised as short, medium or long chain. Close to two-thirds of the saturated fat in coconut oil is made up of medium chain fatty acids, which have microbial properties. These fats are easily digested by the body for quick energy and are beneficial to the immune system. Far from being dangerous, the saturated fat in coconut oil is actually health promoting.

So how could such a bad reputation emerge from an oil that is so good for you? The answer comes down to simple economics and politics. A powerful hate-saturated fat movement began based on some flawed studies performed over four decades ago, which sometimes used primarily hydrogenated coconut oils.

Remember that hydrogenated oils are oils with trans-fatty acids. These have been altered from their original chemical composition and have been shown to raise cholesterol levels. They also have been shown to lead to heart disease and other health problems. You should not consume hydrogenated oils, whether it is coconut or another vegetable oil.  Most commercial coconut oils are RBD (Refined, bleached, and deodorized) – this means they often contain chemicals from processing.

Use only virgin coconut oil, not only certified organic but also including no GMO ingredients, bleaching, deodorizing, refining or hydrogenation and come from fresh coconuts (not ‘copra’ or dried coconuts like most oils) that come from rural region of the Philippines untainted by urban pollution.  One such product that meets this criteria is Tropical Traditions.  Watch the video, too.

Excerpt from Don Tolman’s FDR Vol 2 pp338, 339

History:  The Letter I

It’s not only a letter, but also the first of the Roman numerals.  Roman numerals are confusing and who ever decided to do away with their everyday use should go down in history as a saint.  Understanding Roman numerals is as easy as the following rule: I=1, V=5, X=10, L=50, C=100, D=500 and M=1000.  By combining the numerals you add the equal or lesser valued numerals to those which precede or subtract the lesser valued numerals from those which follow remembering to subtract the value of a numeral from the following numeral when it falls between two greater valued numerals and then adding that value to the preceding lesser value numeral and, if you choose, adding a bar over individual numerals to indicate a value one thousand times greater.  Call me at:  MDCZLMMCDXXVIV (just kidding).

Mystery:  The Celtic Name Letter Key

Of course, “I” is the letter that indicates egotism, a supreme interest in one’s own affairs at the expense of others.  As an element in a complete-character reading it plays a necessary part, for everyone must protect personal interests to some extent.  (Absence of this letter in a name-print should therefore be considered significant).  When “I” dominates a name-print the effect will most clearly be seen on a name-bearer who is young.  Others are likely to find such a person oppressively self-centered.  Some are able to control this characteristic in themselves, or at least control its public display.  But a person who is dominated by “I” and who appears to be sitting quietly, listening to others, is almost certainly considering how his or her own interests can be advanced as a result of the conversation.

Excerpt from Don Tolman’s Farmacist Desk Reference pp 509

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History:  The Letter H

Picket, barbed wire, board, electric, hedge, intertrack, rail, snow, stone, worm, wrought iron and woven-wire are all types of fences.  Our modern “H” developed from the Phoenicians’ early symbol meaning fence.  The Greeks modified the letterform to the point where it has not changed much to this day.  It is most interesting to note that the Greeks wrote from left to right on one line and then from right to left on the next.  This form of writing is termed “boustrophedon”, which is taken from the way an ox plow works a field, going down one furrow and back on the next.  This may explain why some letters have been reversed from one era to the next, but sheds no light on how a worm fence got its name.  The FDR is designed to take you one way:  UP.

Mystery:  The Celtic Name Letter Key

A determination to achieve success and wealth is the keynote of the letter “H”.  It also indicates a yearning for world recognition rather than the satisfaction of personal self-respect quietly enjoyed.  This personality trait in its most disagreeable form can lead to demeaning oneself in any way to gain advancement.  It can also lead to a deliberate exploitation of bodily attraction.  Properly controlled, however, this characteristic can indicate dedicated hard work over a long period, provided that others express appreciation constantly.

Excerpt from Don Tolman’s Farmacist Desk Reference pp 467

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History:  The Letter G

It’s one of only four letters in the English alphabet which did not reach its full development two thousand years ago.  If you’re reading this note sheet much after the year 1990, add accordingly to the “2000 years ago” reference.  The other letters are “J”, “U”, “W”, and “G” shares development with “C”, as mentioned on another note sheet.  Both share their shapes to that of the Phoenician’s original symbol for the camel.  Robert Louis Stevenson wrote that when he was a child, the capital “G” always impressed him as genii swooping down to drink out of a handsome cup.  I wasn’t familiar with his use of “genii” so I looked it up.  He was probably referring to angels.  I would like for you to think of your guardian angel, for “quality of life”, as the FDR. (oh by the way, there are 6 “F”s in the exercise under “F”).

Mystery:  The Celtic Name Letter Key

Movement is the essential concept contained in the Letter “G”.  It indicates a restlessness of mind and body, dissatisfaction with settled situations.  This will be nagging constantly at the name-bearer, causing thoughts of a new job or new partner to be lurking in the end.  As a dominant letter, “G” clearly indicates someone who would be happiest traveling about and a job that involves mobility would be satisfying.  In human relationships, the name-bearer may find it difficult to remain faithful to one person.  More positively, this letter also hints at speed of thought and action.

Excerpt from Don Tolman’s Farmacist Desk Reference pp 441

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History:  The Letter F

Long ago, “F” was actually “digamma” which had a “W” sound.  This was prior to the Latin “F”, which was drawn much as “F” is today.  Originally, “F” was a portrayal of a hook as in fishing, probably around 1300 B.C.  Historically, “F” was drawn to show a sound of “PH”; hence our current words beginning with “PH” and which command pronunciation as “F”.  don’t hold your lungs.  “F” stands for “fathom”, which is a standard unit two yards long.  Common among ship captains, a fathom shows how far down a particular point is.  “F” is usually as common in words or copywriting a s lot of alpha-symbols.  This paragraph is unusual and hard to fathom for it contains many “F”s.  In fact, if you look, a highly common alpha-symbol is missing.  Don’t miss reading Wisdom’s Symptoms.  Also do this:  How many “F”s are in this next sentence?

Finished files are the result of years of scientific study combined with the experience of years.  (Most count three)

Mystery:  The Celtic Name Key

“F” contains an indication of violence – perhaps a deep-rooted but strongly suppressed wish to be involved in violent action.  It hints at a sadistic streak, which may nevertheless, be kept tightly under control.  Here, too, are the signs of contempt for rules and regulations, and willingness on occasion to go beyond the law.  As a dominant letter, “F” is dangerous, but it can virtually be cancelled out by other personality factors.  Coupled with ambition, however, it can lead to ruthlessness.  Uncontrolled, the name-bearer will be given to violent changes of mood and sudden rages.

Excerpt from Don Tolman’s Farmacist Desk Reference pp 417

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Modern medical science is now confirming the use of coconut in treating many…conditions.  Published studies in medical journals show that coconut, in one form or another, may provide a wide range of health benefits. Some of these are summarized below:

• kills viruses that cause influenza, herpes, measles, hepatitis C, SARS, AIDS and other illnesses
• improves insulin secretion and utilization of blood glucose
• helps relieve symptoms and reduce health risks associated with diabetes
• improves calcium and magnesium absorption and supports the development of strong bones and teeth
• helps protect against osteoporosis
• helps relieve symptoms associated with chronic fatigue syndrome
• supports the natural chemical balance of the skin
• helps prevent obesity and overweight problems
• has no harmful or discomforting side effects
• is completely non-toxic to humans
• and so many more

To learn more about coconut oil, be sure to purchase Don’s FDR

Excerpt from Don Tolman’s Farmacist Desk Reference Vol 2 pp 336 – 338

History:  The Letter E

It is the most frequently used letter in the English alphabet.  In fact, the most frequently used letter in the previous sentence.  And that sentence.  But in the one just before this one, the letter “T” was used most frequently.  During World War II, an American flag bearing the letter “E” was presented to army and navy contractors who met or surpassed production schedules.  The “E” stood for “Excellence”.  This is contrary to baseball’s use of the letter “E”, which stands for “error”.  While some errors are worse than others, the absolute worst occurred in the summer of 1931 when Joe Sprinz of the Cleveland Indians tried to catch a ball dropped from an airplane at 800 feet.  The ball was caught but his jaw was broken.  He obviously didn’t respect (m)V = M or E = MC2.  But the whole foods mentioned in the FDR will give you lots of Energy!

Mystery:  The Celtic Letter Key

The letter “E” is a symbol of recovery, showing the ability to get back to normal after physical or emotional setbacks.  An essential characteristic in most people’s name-prints, it includes a certain amount of optimism.  When things are going well, the letter indicates that the name-bearer will be looking ahead and making plans for improvements.  The negative side of the letter can be summed up by the word muteness.  This is a tendency to let others have (their) say, but not to speak about one’s own views.  Nevertheless, as a dominant letter, it shows someone who will be able to cope resolutely with the ups and downs of life.

Excerpt from Don Tolman’s Farmacist Desk Reference pp 399

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History:  The Letter D

First drawn to resemble the door of a tent, “D” was written as a simple triangle.  The Roman influence once again inflicted a curved stroke and the contemporary character was created.  No one knows exactly why the lowercase figure developed opposite to the capital figure, as it would make very good sense for the lowercase “d” to have its straight side on the left to match its counterpart capital.  Scribes are probably to blame for this since it was their contribution to the development of the alphabet to create small letters with more rounded forms making scribing an easier job.  Roman stonecutters, by the way, were responsible for creating “serifs” which seemed to finish off their work,  and probably covered up a few mistakes.  While everyone is bound to make a few mistakes, everyone who helped type the FDR tried not to.

Mystery:  The Celtic Letter Key

The letter is a rather negative symbol, a closed door, which must be fought against by the name-bearer, particularly if it is the dominant letter.  It indicates a tendency to give in and not fight for survival.  It is the letter of laziness, also of small-mindedness.  More positively, the letter is associated with travel, but even this may be a metaphoric kind of traveling, a flight of fancy that represents an attempt to escape from problems.  Other elements in the name-print will be able to overcome the influence of this letter, but the name-bearer should guard against apathy and indifference.  Learn to open the door!

Excerpt from Don Tolman’s Farmacist Desk Reference pp 367

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