“BOOKS WORTH READING ONCE ARE WORTH READING TWICE! And what is most important of all—Masterpieces of literature are worth reading a thousand times.” —Anonymous THIS DYNAMIC MESSAGE—Prof. Arnold Ehret's “Mucusless Diet Healing System”— can be truly considered a “master-piece” in its own right! It is a complete, scientific Health lesson Course, rich in essential health knowledge, and certainly is not to be read as a storybook! Students have paid as much as $100.00 for these same lessons—when taught is person by Prof. Arnold Ehret, the originator of the Mucusless Diet Healing System. Ehret taught that it is incumbent upon us to increase our belief in natural living- beauty, goodness, truth and faith in our fellow man—so that we may be aware of our divine origin. Through a denial of this relationship we tend to induce the growth of illness and disease. Anything worth-while—such as vibrant vitality with abundant good health, to be acquired requires FAITH and DETERMINATION—plus WILL-POWER! And since work is the medicine of the soul, indulge in the pleasure of doing the necessary for the maintenance of HEALTH! Broaden your health knowledge! It is your very life without which you would amount to little. Follow in all sincerity the health teachings of Prof. Arnold Ehret, this long to be remembered Disciple of Health, which will be found in this book! Fred S. Hirsch, Publisher Note: Fred Hirsch was an associate of Ehret. He was with Ehret when he died in 1922 from a fall on a slippery curb in Los Angeles, as he was leaving one of his lectures. Fred died in 1979. A SCIENTIFIC METHOD OF EATING YOUR WAY TO HEALTH A R N O L D E H R E T'S Mucusless-Diet Healing System BY PROF. ARNOLD EHRET A Complete Course for Those Who Desire to Learn How to Control Their Health PUBLISHED BY EHRET LITERATURE PUBLISHING CO., INC. DOBBS FERRY, NY 10522-0024 Ehret Literature Publishing Co., Inc. Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522-0024 Twenty-Second Edition Printed in U.S.A. Copyright © 1953, 1981, 1983, 1994 by the Ehret Literature Publishing Co., Inc. Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522-0024 All rights reserved, including the rights to reproduce this book or portions thereof in any form. This book is an AUTHENTIC Copy Of the ORIGINAL version of Prof. Arnold Ehret's Mucusless Diet Healing System ISBN: 978-1-844772-00-9 CONTEMPORARY INSIGHTS TO PROFESSOR EHRET By David Fastiggi Author The End of Disease What is the fundamental course of disease? Why is this time of heightened scientific medical advancement in degenerative disease so prevalent? Have we accepted a state of existence as normal, when in fact so much more is within reach? Are we living a compromised life? These are serious questions we need to ask, in order to embark upon the road which truly leads to understanding of the central cause of disease and it's prevention. At the present time cardiovascular disease claims more lives than all other causes of death combined. Over twenty five million are affected with Arthritis. Diabetes claims over five million and ranks third as a cause of blindness in this country. Cancer has become so very wide spread despite the so called war on cancer. The field of scientific medical thought is struggling to resolve these problems. In the past ten years the medical community has understood the basics of diet in relationship to disease and prevention. Effort is being made but, the lax focus and the weak educational effort is an issue of contention. Why? Because Professor Arnold Ehret as well as others have been at least suggesting the role of diet and disease for one hundred years. Why does it take so long for a response when millions are suffering? Have you been watching the advertisements for milk and beef lately? Industry is panicking in the face of the growing awareness of the value of a vegetarian diet. So why the contention? Why are so many thousands leaving the country to seek alternative medical treatment for cancer? In the course of forty years you consume about 42,000 meals. Is it not responsible that they may have some effect on the human organism? Diet is the basis of blood formation and the quality of blood is the river of life for your cells. The body is not inert to a response. The failing health of a person has a link to somewhere. Professor Arnold Ehret one hundred years ago taught through his common sense reasoning the importance of diet in the cause of disease, its prevention and treatment. Additionally he offered a glimpse into the possible true state of health, a standard far higher than believed today in traditional health medical science. What is it that is guiding man? Progress in technology, to a more comfortable life? But without the guidelines of natural law what are the trade offs? Air pollution, water pollution, dumping of toxic waste, and what do we do with radioactive waste? Where does conscience enter into this process? Professor Ehret was a man of concern for the morality and sacredness of life. His effort on Earth was to educate people in the relationship between natural law, health and a respect of all life. Professor Ehret's proclamation of the internal uncleanliness of the human organism is caused in part by devitalized, demineralized, refined, chemically filled fake foods of modern civilization. Autopsies clearly show through arterial plaque and intestinal retained waste that the body is in a state of uncleanliness. The foul odor of the bowels and bad breath are indicators of this impurity. The field of science is essential. Biochemistry, physiology, nutrition, etc. enables us to understand details of molecular function, and the chemistry behind the function of systems and organs. Pathways e.g.; Krebs Cycle, bring us to the inner world of cellular chemistry. This is only half the story however. Natural law is essential to understand if we are to build a world without disease. The understanding of natural law is the spiritual, moral, and purposeful force & meaning behind something. Without this, science is like sailing without a compass. We have come to realize that in some way or another all things are connected together. As we cut down rainforests and pollute the air, we understand that it's our own survival at stake. The Earth is our source of biological life. Arnold Ehret realized this and clearly taught the direct relationship between the foods of the earth (the right kinds) and health. His personal validation of his teachings as well as countless others is an outstanding feature of this man. So many teachers do not practice their own words. It is true that word & deed creates a man of substance. Truthful words and truthful deeds created a bright memorable person, Arnold Ehret. While science is advancing we learn evermore clearly the wisdom of nature. Today, science being far more developed than one hundred years ago, is no reason to stumble over some of the less clear explanations, concepts or science of Prof. Ehret's era. The essence is this, we must eat right, we must purify our lives and know the Principles that govern nature, of which mankind is included. The writings of Arnold Ehret will move your soul. They will cause you to think and wonder about life in a new way. The laws of nature are unchanging, and thus the insights of this great man are timeless, and so very much needed for a troubled world. Contents Frontispiece – PROF. ARNOLD EHRET Contents Alphabetical Index Publishers' Note Introduction by F.S. Hirsch Biographical Sketch of Prof. Arnold Ehret Lesson I. General Introductory Principles Lesson II. Latent, Acute and Chronic Diseases No Longer a Mystery Lesson III. The Diagnosis Lesson IV. The Diagnosis (Continued) Lesson III, IV. The Magic Mirror Lesson V. The Formula of Life Lesson VI. The New Physiology Lesson VII. The New Physiology (Continued) Lesson VIII. The New Physiology (Continued) Lesson IX. The New Physiology (Continued) Lesson X. Critique of All Other Healing Systems and Unbiased, Unprejudiced Reviews Lesson XI. Confusion in Dietetics Lesson XII. Confusion in Dietetics (Continued) Lesson XIII. Confusion in Dietetics (Continued) Lesson XIV. Ragnar Berg's Tables Lesson XV. Transition Diet Lesson XVI. Transition Diet (Continued) Lesson XVII. Vegetarian Recipes Lesson XVIII. Fasting Lesson XIX. Fasting (Continued) Lesson XX. Fasting (Continued) Lesson XXI. Fasting (Continued) Lesson XXII. Destructive Diet of Civilization and the Mucusless Diet, the Natural Food of Man Lesson XXIII. Sex Lesson XXIV. Sex (Continued) Lesson XXV. The Enforcement of Elimination by Physical Adjustments Lesson XXVI. A Message to Ehretists Alphabetical Index Albumen Baby Feeding Baths, Air & Sun Baths, Internal, Water Berg, Ragnar, Tables of Food Chemistry Blood Building Blood Circulation Blood Composition Boils Catani, Dr Cereals Chancre Childbirth Chiropractics Christian Science Colds Constipation Consumption Critique of Other Systems Densmore, Dr Diabetes Diagnosis Dietetical Treatment Dietetics, Confusion in Diseases, Bright's Diseases, Ear & Eye Diseases, Latent, Acute & Chronic Diseases, Liver & Kidney Diseases, Mental Diseases, Sex Diseases, Venereal Divine Healing Drinking Drugless Healing Eggs Elimination Enemas Eugenics Exercise Fasting Fasting Drinks Fast, Superior Fats Fletcher, Horace Food Chemistry Food Values Foods, Right Geniuses Goiter Gonorrhea Gout & Rheumatism Graham, Dr Haigh, Dr Impotence Indigestion Influenza Lahmann, Dr Laxatives Legumes Leukorrhea Lungs Magic Mirror Massage Meats Medicine Medici Family Menstruation Mental Treatments Menus Metabolism Milk Milk Diet Mineral Salts Motherhood Mucus-lean Diet Mucusless Diet New Physiology Nuts Obstruction “O” Physical Treatment Pneumonia Potatoes Protein Foods Power “P” Recipes Rheumatism & Gout Rice Schroth Cure Sex Stammering Sterility Stomach Trouble Stricture Syphilis Toothache Transition Diet “V” equal “P” minus “O” Vitality “V” Womb, Falling of PUBLISHER'S NOTE In 1922 Professor Arnold Ehret completed his now world famous Mucusless Diet Healing System Lesson Course. It was his publishers' intention, at that time, to avoid the exercising of their editorial function as far as possible and then only when the demands of clarity made it absolutely necessary. Since Professor Ehret's accidental death, various medical discoveries have received considerable publicity and prominence about which Ehret certainly would have commented. Examples of these discoveries are: the so-called “wonder drugs”, concentrated or synthetic vitamins, concentrated minerals, sulfa drugs, antibiotics and the antihistamines. Another example is the much heralded, “advances” made in horticulture through the introduction of chemical fertilizers and poisonous chemical sprays which have enabled the farmer to double, and even treble, his farm crop. Gradual recognition of the serious effects and the injurious results to the human body produced by these foods is becoming more commonplace. While it is true man continues to exist and will not be entirely destroyed, we must recognize the limits of the human ability of endurance. Our goal should be optimum health and long life free of disease. In the interest of bringing Professor Ehret's great work up to date, we are, therefore, presenting it in a new and revised edition. In mentioning these discoveries, the publishers feel they are making a logical contribution to the book. However, it should be emphatically stated that Professor Ehret would not have been “sold” on any discovery that ignored the basic essential of his philosophy—that Nature alone is the primary healer! The fact that most so-called “cures” have retained only temporary popularity and have already been the target of contradictory claims, and even condemnation by recognized medical authorities, would tend to substantiate Professor Ehret's viewpoint. Professor Ehret studied extensively in Europe in world renowned, recognized universities and attained a brilliant record in various field of science while a student. Although he acquired considerable proficiency in a number of languages including German, French and Italian, his English was self-taught after his arrival in the United States. Despite the language's difficulty he was soon able to express himself exceptionally well, as evidenced by his many treatises written in English. Because of a natural desire to preserve the sincerity and vigor of his presentation his publishers feel reluctant to edit his work if it could possibly be avoided. In consideration of these facts the reader and student will, undoubtedly, be greatly impressed by the simplicity and clarity of the exposition of his subject. Fred S. Hirsch Publisher Introduction By FRED S.HIRSCH, D.N.S. Professor Arnold Ehret, Originator and Teacher of the Mucusless-Diet Healing System, was born July 25, 1866. On October 9, 1922, while still in the very prime of life, enjoying a superior state of health known to but few men of present day civilization, he met with an unfortunate accident, suffering a basal fracture of the skull which caused almost instant death. It was an unusually wet, foggy night, with visibility practically “nil”! The “oil-soaked”, streets and sidewalks became extremely slippery, when wet! The fatal accident occurred on a “side-walk-drive-in” to a public garage! He evidently slipped on the “oil-soaked” driveway, and in falling backwards, he landed on the back of his head with sufficient force to cause a “basal fracture of the skull”! He was immediately taken to a “branch office” of the Los Angeles Receiving Hospital and the medical doctor in charge pronounced him dead upon arrival. An autopsy was requested and performed by the Los Angeles County Coroner's office, and cause of death was verified by them as having resulted from a “basal fracture of the skull”. If further details are desired write the Los Angeles County Recorder's Office, Hall of Records, Los Angeles, California. He was destined from early manhood to fulfill the humanitarian mission of physician. Suffering from a sickness pronounced incurable by eminent physicians of that day, and with a sentence of death staring him in the face, it only served to awaken the indomitable spirit that was later proven to be the outstanding characteristic of this remarkable man, and his resolution to cure himself resulted so successfully that he was practically forced by unfortunate fellow sufferers to aid them to regain their health. One might state that even by inheritance Professor Ehret should rightfully become a physician, for his father was a veterinarian and so successful was he in this field of healing that neighbors often sought his aid for their personal ailments. His grandfather was also a physician, and fate decreed that Arnold Ehret was to follow in their footsteps. The vast knowledge of health subjects shown in the following lessons was gained by him through actual contact with thousands of sufferers who became healed at his Switzerland sanitarium, most of them from so-called incurable ailments. His clearness of expression, the forceful, logical array of acts in his easily recognizable, convincing manner, is sufficient proof that his mind was not obstructed by any mechanical disturbances. His work was always his ideal. No thoughts of any monetary consideration were uppermost in his mind for his wants were exceptionally few. Here was a Master actually practicing what he preached, so that his extremely frugal method of living caused him no financial worry. Fearless in speech and writing and recognizing in Nature his final Judge. Arnold Ehret moved among men, distinctly separate from the majority, yet bearing only good will and love for his fellow man. To know him was to honor and respect him—to become intimately acquainted was to love him. The essence of his healing knowledge is contained in his “Mucusless Diet Healing System”, and while condensed to a considerable degree the work is thorough in every respect. The hitherto “veil of mystery” is lifted in the characteristically clear and concise manner of Professor Ehret! Simplicity is the keynote of all of his teachings, for he continually reminded his students that “whatever is not simple, easy to understand, cannot be the truth”! All disease is known to originate from one source, making the name of specific ailments unnecessary. Recognizing a diseased condition and knowing the proper method of eliminating the condition is by far more essential than a knowledge of its scientific, technical name. In these lessons a revolutionary, entirely new scientific physiology is given to the world. For example, “our lungs and not the heart, as erroneously taught, is the pump”, is proven by undeniable facts. The physical, mental and even spiritual phases of a natural life are plainly and understandingly explained to the student. Our mind and mental condition influence the body, just as the body influences the mind and a clean, pure blood stream is therefore absolutely essential for clean, pure thoughts. When sick, it is difficult for one to pray the prayer of faith. Self sympathy leads the sick one to mentally question the fairness of a divine omnipotence for being singled out among thousands of other sinners, some of whom are personally known to be much greater “violators of man-made laws” recognized by the church as sins and yet permitted to go unpunished by an avenging God. The sins against Nature are inexcusable and the inevitable law of compensation must be met by everyone. No pleading of “ignorance” is acceptable to Nature, a discontinuance of the wrong habits is the only method of expiation! It is extremely difficult to concentrate when suffering pain, hence the necessity for re-educating your mind and brain while enjoying good health, rather than waiting until you become ill. You must learn how to operate the law of good health constructively so that you may be prepared to face the unexpected foe, prepared for any emergency. We need health and must have it in order to make the most of life here and now. The Bible tells us “according to your faith be it unto you”, but unfortunately when it comes to controlling his own health, man has made very little progress for the past 5000 years. He studiously learns how to feed the lower animals, but does not know how to feed himself! Ehret's philosophy proves most satisfactory to the thinking mind, for the day of mere theory in science is on the wane. Old worn-out dogmas and beliefs are rapidly giving way to demonstrable facts. Bias, prejudice and erratic conclusions have always stood in the way of progress and what the world most needs today is a sound, safe, sane and simple working knowledge of the laws of life. The results of the last few years in world affairs clearly established in fact that mere faith, dogmatic assertions and scientific hypotheses miserably failed to solve life's problems. The power to heal is invested in the patient and as long as there is a single spark of life there is always hope. To hold a fear or doubt that you cannot be well, healthy, happy and successful is un-natural and therefore a hindrance to attaining you goal and a suppression of your desire. It will be noted that Professor Ehret has used every effort to induce the students to do their own thinking for he well recognizes the fact that in the final analysis we must do our own curing. Only the knowledge of how to accomplish this much desired condition of superb health, can be taught. The main trouble with the average individuals of present-day civilization is that they refuse to think. They prefer “mob thinking”. Because everybody else does it, it must be right. The real facts prove the opposite to be the case. The genuine principles of healing are simple and few, in fact, so simple that the so- called scientific mind is prone to overlook the vital points of the application of the law. Youth, strength and happiness need not belong to the young in years alone, for the young in desire and creative energy may also have these much-to-be-desired possessions. Never permit yourself to lose sight of the fact that while there is a spark of life in your bodies it can be formed into an intense flame. For strength is born of desire. Professor Ehret recognizes a number of causes that produce disease besides “mucus” although this word is used in the title. Non-mucus-forming foods are clearly defined, and the student can be guided accordingly. There are instances, in which mucus-forming foods may be permitted in the transition diet, in fact, where they are actually desired for reasons that are enumerated in the lessons. The same food that constructs and generates, will, if incorrectly used, destroy and degenerate, and likewise the very food that will normally sustain life, might in the sick and degenerate body, if used wrongly or even untimely, destroy life. When your life is pulsating with joyous health, then you are living the super-life, the birthright of every human being; the joy of living that Professor Arnold Ehret so ardently desired might once more become the possession of all mankind.