During an extended fast, the body expels both organic and inorganic poisonous substances, such as iodine, arsenic, mercury, acids, viral agents, oxalates and more.  All these substances impair body functions and are hard to eliminate under normal circumstances.

While fasting, the stomach and intestines will shrink considerably.  The excretion of digestive juices will decrease and your intestines will change from being organs of absorption to organs of excretion.  The excretion of waste products and toxins will also take place in the liver and other organs participating in the digestive process.  This phenomena will start in full force after the third day of a fast…

Heart activity also will change while fasting.  The pulse rate will go down as the heartbeat slows.  Fasting, therefore, can ease and improve certain heart conditions, such as high blood pressure, and the healing of the actual tissues of the heart.  The transition from solid foods to fluids will subject the body to certain strains that it may not be used to.  The curtailed supply of nutrients may sometimes lead to certain side effects, such as worry, sleeplessness, feelings of cold, hunger, nausea, muscle ache and constipation.  Those who experience the most discomfort are those in most need of this cleansing.  The best cures for these symptoms are fresh, clean air, daily exercise, a relaxing environment, enemas, and rest.

Excerpt from Don’s FDR Vol 1 pp 391.  Proud FDR owners, be sure to read the entire section “Fasting Words from Gaea“.

For more information about fasting & colon health and other self-care wisdom, refer to Don’s Farmacist Desk Reference.

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PLEASE NOTE:  Total fasting without first cleansing the colon can cause serious problems!

Medi-Sign Target: brain food

Kale is very beneficial to the stomach and can alleviate lung congestion.  Due to the fact that it is an ancient member of the cabbage family, it is abundant in sulfur.  Therefore, its juice can be used to treat stomach and duodenal ulcers.  Unfortunately, kale is not cold-weather green so its flavor does become sweeter with a touch of frost.  Yet, during its growing season in the fall, winter and early spring, kale is an exceptional source of calcium, chlorophyll, iron and vitamin A.

Kale is a rich source of various cancer activity chemicals.  It has more beta carotene than spinach and twice as much lutein, which is the most of any vegetable tested.  Kale is also a member of the cruciferous family, endowing it with cancer indoles that help regulate estrogen and removes colon cancer.

Excerpt from Don’s FDR Vol 2 pp 530

For more information on the health benefits of various fruits and vegetables or more self-care wisdom & tips, refer to Don’s Farmacist Desk Reference.

Now that you realize how healthy kale is for you, check out some kale recipes here!

Benefits of Apricot:

Benefits:

• Cancer

• Controls Blood Pressure

• Saves Your Eyesight

• Slows Aging Process

• Shields against Alzheimer’s

Apricots

The apricot is loaded with betacarotene, iron, fiber, vitamin C and several B vitamins and over 8,000 other nutritional components making it a fantastic fruit. Dry apricots are a great snack because upon drying an apricot, its nutrients get more concentrated.

Eating apricots will help you with the effects of aging, protect your eyesight, ward off cancer and prevent heart disease whether they are fresh or dried. Apricots, especially dried ones, are another source of lycopene, which is the amazing carotenoid that can help prevent prostate, breast and several other cancers. Munching on apricots throughout the day can boost your lycopene quicker than you think even though they are not nearly as good a source of lycopene as the tomato; about 30 dried apricots have the same amount of lycopene as one tomato. Apricots are also a beta-carotene which is good source of the most famous carotenoid. The consumption of this powerful nutrient reduces your risk of some types of stomach and intestinal cancers.

To get these benefits, eat about six fresh apricots a day.

Excerpt from Don Tolman’s FDR Vol II pp 91, 92

HEARTBURN

Despite its name, heartburn doesn’t affect the heart. Heartburn is a burning feeling in the lower chest, along with a sour or bitter taste in the throat and mouth generally resulting from food that has gone down the ‘wrong way’.

Tips for preventing Heartburn:

• Drink a glass of fresh cabbage or celery juice everyday
• Drink raw potato juice (do not peel the potato). Just wash it and put it in the juicer. Mix the juice with equal amount water. Drink it 3 times a day.
• Sip 1 tablespoon of raw apple cider vinegar, mixed with a glass of water while eating. Do not drink any other liquids with meals.

Try these things next time you experience heartburn and things should be back to normal for you in no time.

Copyright 2010 Don Tolman International. All rights reserved.

For more information, please refer to your FDR pp 472 -474

Peas to Please!

Peas are awfully handy to have around. They can: regenerate the spleen, pancreas and stomach; balance digestion and reduce the effect of an overworked, excessive liver on the stomach; benefit the spleen and pancreas; reduce vomiting, hiccups, belching and coughing; cause diuretic symptoms and are mildly laxative. Peas may also be used for spasms, edema, constipation, and skin eruptions such as carbuncles and boils.

Excerpt from Farmacist Desk Reference Vol. II  pp 698

Proud FDR owners, read about the benefits, “Medi-Sign Targets” of other fruits & vegetables!