TT SS IIMMEELLEESSSS EECCRREETTSS OOFF HH && RR EEAALLTTHH EEJJUUVVEENNAATTIIOONN BREAKTHROUGH MEDICINE FOR THE 21STCENTURY  Andreas Moritz                                                           ii Also by Andreas Moritz . . . The Amazing Liver & Gallbladder Flush (Formerly: The Amazing Liver Cleanse) Lifting the Veil of Duality (Formerly: Freedom from Judgment) It’s Time to Come Alive (Formerly: It’s Time to Wake Up) Sacred Santémony Ener-Chi Art iii Andreas Moritz Ener-Chi Wellness Center iv TT SS IIMMEELLEESSSS EECCRREETTSS OOFF HH && RR EEAALLTTHH EEJJUUVVEENNAATTIIOONN     BBBRRREEEAAAKKKTTTHHHRRROOOUUUGGGHHH   MMMEEEDDDIIICCCIIINNNEEE    FFFOOORRR   TTTHHHEEE   222111SSSTTTCCCEEENNNTTTUUURRRYYY    Your Health is in Your Hands v For Reasons of Legality The author of this book, Andreas Moritz, does not advocate the use of any particular form of health care but believes that the facts, figures, and knowledge presented herein should be available to every person concerned with improving his or her state of health. 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You should always consult with a health care practitioner before taking any dietary, nutritional, herbal or homeopathic supplement, or beginning or stopping any therapy. The author is not intending to provide any medical advice, or offer a substitute thereof, and make no warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to any product, device or therapy, whatsoever. Except as otherwise noted, no statement in this book has been reviewed or approved by the United States Food & Drug Administration or the Federal Trade Commission. Readers should use their own judgment or consult a holistic medical expert or their personal physicians for specific applications to their individual problems. Copyright © 1997-2005 by Andreas Moritz All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the copyright owner. ISBN: 0-9765715-1-X - First edition (entitled The Key to Perfect Health), November 1997 - Second Edition (entitled The Key to Health and Rejuvenation), November 2000 - Third Edition, (entitled Timeless Secrets of Health and Rejuvenation), January 2005 Edited by Pamela Miller: http://spiritedjourney.com; [email protected]. Cover Artwork: Beyond the Horizon (oil on canvas) by Andreas Moritz vi Table of Contents: Introduction 1 Chapter 1: The Mind/Body Mystery…………………………………………………………….. 7 Mind Over Matter………………………………………………………………………..... 7 Testing Your Mind/Body Response……………………………………………………… 9 Stress – And A Shrinking Thymus……………………………………………………….. 10 Placebo – The True Healer?................................................................................................ 11 When The Placebo Becomes Medicine…………………………………………………… 12 The Placebo In Action…………………………………………………………………….. 13 The Miracle Of Spontaneous Healing…………………………………………………….. 15 Healing Depends On The Patient…………………………………………………………. 16 Is Today’s Medical Practice Trustworthy?........................................................................... 17 Why Some Heal And Others Don’t………………………………………………………. 18 The Paradigm Shift……………………………………………………………………….. 20 Chapter 2: The Laws Behind Sickness And Health……………………………………………. 22 Disease Is Unnatural……………………………………………………………………… 22 The Symptom Of A Disease Isn't The Disease…………………………………………… 24 Miraculous Infection……………………………………………………………………… 25 Painkillers – The Beginning Of A Vicious Cycle………………………………………… 26 Stimulants Make Strong People Weak……………………………………………………. 27 Our Constant Need For Cleansing………………………………………………………… 28 Symptoms Of Disease Are Like Sand In The Hand………………………………………. 29 Searching For The Cause…………………………………………………………………. 30 Defying A Hopeless Prognosis…………………………………………………………… 32 Trusting In The Nature Of Your Body…………………………………………………… 33 vii Chapter 3: The Four Most Common Causes Of Disease………………………………………. 35 1. Gallstones In The Liver…………………………………………………………………….. 35 When Your Liver’s Bile Ducts Become Obstructed……………………………………….. 36 Gallstones – A Constant Source Of Disease……………………………………………….. 39 2. Dehydration…………………………………………………………………………………. 41 Recognizing Rehydration…………………………………………………………………... 42 The Pain Connection……………………………………………………………………….. 43 “Body Drought” – The Strongest Form Of Stress…………………………………………. 44 - The Stress Response.......................................................................................................... 45 - Constriction Of Blood Vessels………………………………………………………….. 45 - Water Retention And Kidney Damage………………………………………………….. 46 - The Caffeine And Alcohol Drama………………………………………………………. 46 - Watch What Kind Of Water You Drink………………………………………………… 47 3. Kidney Stones ……………………………………………………………………………… 48 The Types Of Stones And Their Effects…………………………………………………… 49 Why Do A Kidney Cleanse?.................................................................................................. 51 4. Whatever Makes You Weak Also Makes You Ill…………………………………………... 52 Illness Is A Toxicity Crisis………………………………………………………………… 54 Are We Poisoning Our Children With Food?........................................................................ 55 Summary Of The Basic Disease Process…………………………………………………... 57 Chapter 4: Most Diseases Start In The Digestive System……………………………………… 60 Agni – The “General” Of Digestion……………………………………………………… 61 Toxic Body, Toxic Mind…………………………………………………………………. 63 The “Useless” Appendix And Its Amazing Role…………………………………………. 64 Internal Pollution…………………………………………………………………………. 65 Should We Kill Intestinal Parasites?.................................................................................... 68 Ama – The Main Cause Of Congestion In The Body…………………………………….. 69 Consequences Of An Overloaded Colon…………………………………………………. 70 A Note For Migraine Sufferers…………………………………………………………… 72 The Spreading Of Symptoms…………………………………………………………….... 74 Vata – The Power Of Movement………………………………………………………….. 75 Solving The Mystery Of Back Problems………………………………………………….. 76 When The River Takes A U-Turn………………………………………………………… 78 The Dynamic Force Of Pitta………………………………………………………………. 80 viii Kapha – Cohesion, Structure And Stamina………………………………………………. 80 Disturbing The Doshas……………………………………………………………………. 81 When Vata “Hits The Head”……………………………………………………………… 84 Chapter 5: On The Road To Abundant Health…………………………………………………. 86 The Wonders Of Our Biological Rhythms………………………………………………... 86 The Human Body Clock…………………………………………………………………... 87 Secrets Of The Lunar Cycles……………………………………………………………… 88 New Moon…………………………………………………………………………….. 89 The Waxing Moon…………………………………………………………………….. 89 Full Moon ……………………………………………………………………………… 89 The Waning Moon…………………………………………………………………….. 90 Man’s Biological Routine…………………………………………………………………. 90 The First Kapha Cycle…………………………………………………………………. 90 The First Pitta Cycle ………………………………………………………………….. 90 The First Vata Cycle…………………………………………………………………… 92 The Second Kapha Cycle……………………………………………………………… 92 The Second Pitta Cycle………………………………………………………………… 93 Why Proper Sleep Is So Important For You!................................................................... 93 The Second Vata Cycle………………………………………………………………… 95 Risks Of Deviating From Nature’s Routine………………………………………………. 96 Listen To Your Body, And It Will Keep You Healthy!....................................................... 97 The Body’s Many Messages ……………………………………………………………… 98 Good Health Requires Natural Instinct……………………………………………………. 99 Learning To Be Healthy…………………………………………………………………... 100 What Is My Body Type?................................................................................................. 100 The Ten Body Types…………………………………………………………………… 101 Body Type Quiz………………………………………………………………………... 102 Characteristics Of The Body Types……………………………………………………… 104 The Vata Type…………………………………………………………………………. 104 The Pitta Type………………………………………………………………………… 107 The Kapha Type……………………………………………………………………….. 110 Chapter 6: A Life Of Balance……………………………………………………………………. 113 Guidelines For Daily Routine And Diet………………………………………………….. 114 ix Morning…………………………………………………………………………………… 115 Breakfast………………………………………………………………………………….. 116 Lunch Meal……………………………………………………………………………….. 116 Evening Meal……………………………………………………………………………… 117 General Guidelines………………………………………………………………………... 117 Drinking Water -- The Greatest Therapy Of All………………………………………… 119 Guidelines For Gradual Re-Hydration …………………………………………………… 120 Exercise Yourself To Health……………………………………………………………… 121 The Purpose Of Exercising……………………………………………………………….. 121 Exercise According To The Doshas………………………………………………………. 122 Basic Guidelines For Healthy Exercise…………………………………………………… 123 Surya Namaskara (Sun Salutation)……………………………………………………….. 123 Breathing Exercises (Pranayama)…………………………………………………………. 124 Vata Pranayama………………………………………………………………………… 124 Pitta-Pranayama………………………………………………………………………... 126 Kapha-Pranayama……………………………………………………………………… 126 Obese-Pranayama………………………………………………………………………. 126 Conscious Breathing Meditation………………………………………………………….. 126 Abyanga – Daily Oil Massage…………………………………………………………….. 127 Diet According To Body Types…………………………………………………………… 129 Vata Pacifying Diet…………………………………………………………………... 130 - Air/Space Foods…………………………………………………………………. 131 - Vata Food Chart…………………………………………………………………. 131 Pitta Pacifying Diet…………………………………………………………………... 136 - Fire Foods……………………………………………………………………….. 137 - Pitta Food Chart…………………………………………………………………. 137 Kapha Pacifying Diet………………………………………………………………… 142 - Earth/Water Foods………………………………………………………………... 143 - Kapha Food Chart………………………………………………………………… 143 Important For All Body Types……………………………………………………………. 147 Ghee – Its Value And Preparation………………………………………………………… 147 A Summary Of General Principles Regarding Diet………………………………………. 148 Sequence Of Dishes During Lunch……………………………………………………….. 149 A Note On Legumes And Their Digestibility……………………………………………... 150 Ideal Daily Routine – Dinacharya………………………………………………………… 151 Vegetarian Diet – One Solution To Many Health Problems……………………………… 152 Vegetarians Live Longer And Healthier Lives……………………………………………. 152 Death In The Meat………………………………………………………………………… 153 x Is Meat Natural For Humans?............................................................................................... 154 Misleading Theories……………………………………………………………………..... 156 Meat – A Major Cause Of Disease And Aging…………………………………………… 158 Benefits Of A Vegetarian Diet …………………………………………………………… 159 Food For Thought………………………………………………………………………… 160 But Fish Is Really Good For You, Isn’t It?.......................................................................... 161 A Note On The Blood Type Diet…………………………………………………………. 162 Chapter 7: Employing Nature’s Healing Powers……………………………………………….. 165 1. The Liver Cleanse ………………………………………………………………………. 165 Preparation…………………………………………………………………………….. 166 The Actual Cleanse……………………………………………………………………. 167 Evening………………………………………………………………………………… 167 The Following Morning………………………………………………………………... 168 The Results You Can Expect…………………………………………………………... 168 Important! Please Read Carefully……………………………………………………… 172 On The Importance Of Colon And Kidney Cleansing:………………………………… 172 Having Difficulties With The Cleanse?........................................................................... 173 Intolerance To Apple Juice…………………………………………………………….. 173 Intolerance To Epsom Salts…………………………………………………………….. 173 Intolerance To Olive Oil……………………………………………………………….. 173 You Suffer From Gallbladder Disease Or Don’t Have A Gallbladder………………… 174 People Who Should Not Use Apple Juice …………………………………………….. 174 The Liver Cleanse Did Not Deliver The Expected Results……………………………. 174 Headache Or Nausea During The Days Following The Liver Cleanse………………... 175 Feeling Sick During The Cleanse……………………………………………………… 175 2. Intestinal Cleansing - For Prevention And Cure…………………………………………. 176 Keep Your Intestines Clean!............................................................................................ 176 1. Colonic Irrigation………………………………………………………………………. 177 2. Colema Board…………………………………………………………………………... 179 3. Colosan Treatment ……………………………………………………………………... 179 4. Epsom Salts…………………………………………………………………………….. 180 5. Castor Oil………………………………………………………………………………. 181 6. Four Major Enema Treatments………………………………………………………… 181 3. The Kidney Cleanse……………………………………………………………………. 183 4. Sipping Hot Ionized Water……………………………………………………………... 185 5. Clearing Allergies……………………………………………………………………… 185 xi