Guest guest Posted May 17, 1999 Report Share Posted May 17, 1999 Linda Callanan [shastra] Monday, May 17, 1999 12:14 AM ACOWPAL Re: [ACOWPAL] Some thoughts "Linda Callanan" <shastra Hello, A recipe for the 'white tongue' that Jan mentions in his piece on Ahimsa. The white tongue indicates 'ama' which is the ayurvedic term for toxins in the system particularly the intestines. Take a tablespoon of castor oil followed by a cup of ginger tea for 3 days, take one day off and one more dose. The tongue will be pink and the 'ama' gone. Not the greatest tasting cocktail but it does work. Harsha: Thanks Jan and Linda for starting a dialogue about food and cleansing of the body. There are many points of view on this matter. From a pure radical non dual perspective, a discussion of food in Self-Realization seems not relevant. Yet Ramana Maharshi when ever asked about the most important practical discipline to follow usually stated that eating sattvic food in moderate quantity was best. Sattvic food for Hindus and Jains (although Jains are more restrictive) usually means fruits, vegetables, seeds, nuts, grains, legumes, milk, etc. Some include unfertilized eggs also. However, because cows are pumped up with harmones these days and generally mistreated to produce milk, I wonder if milk can really be considered sattvic now. Similarly with eggs, the modern methods used with the hens are highly questionable ethically. Given that most Yoga Shastras emphasize the critical role the food plays in physical, mental and spiritual development of the aspirant, it is an important issue for some people. What does constitute sattvic food today? Do Vegans lack some important elements in their diet. Is a complete raw food diet the cure for obesity, high blood pressure, and other degenerative diseases? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 1999 Report Share Posted May 17, 1999 "Harsha (Dr. Harsh K. Luthar)" wrote: > Ramana Maharshi when ever asked about the most > important practical discipline to follow usually stated that eating sattvic > food in moderate quantity was best. Sattvic food for Hindus and Jains > (although Jains are more restrictive) usually means fruits, vegetables, > seeds, nuts, grains, legumes, milk, etc. Some include unfertilized eggs > also. However, because cows are pumped up with harmones these days and > generally mistreated to produce milk, I wonder if milk can really be > considered sattvic now. Three out of four American adults have some degree of lactose intolerance. Also the evidence that milk is toxic is irrefutable. In lactose intolerant women 'wholesome' milk ups the chance of ovarian cancer. Also, galactose (a component sugar of lactose) is toxic to the ovaries, inhibits fertility & may yield defective children. Oh yes, all that bovine growth hormone in milk is strongly suspected as a key factor in increased breast & other cancer incidences. Moderation is key. > Similarly with eggs, the modern methods used with > the hens are highly questionable ethically. Chickens & eggs may carry drug-resistant salmonella & campylobacter. These bacteria kill 2000 Americans a year & make another 6 million very sick. Half of all the raw chicken eggs sold in America are contaminated. Hundreds of drugs are used on livestock (many of them banned). > Given that most Yoga Shastras > emphasize the critical role the food plays in physical, mental and spiritual > development of the aspirant, it is an important issue for some people. What > does constitute sattvic food today? Do Vegans lack some important elements > in their diet. High quality protein. No sweat though. Take an ionic exchanged whey protein shake every day. (even if you're a flesh eater) Has the complete spectrum of amino acids in the proper ratio, also the molecular make-up of this stuff has numerous benefits. One of which is to enhance immunity up to 500%. (no other protein can do this). > Is a complete raw food diet the cure for obesity, high blood > pressure, and other degenerative diseases? Cure for obesity: cut saturated fats to as low as possible, especially the processed trans fats, Also known as hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oils, already banned in Holland & Canada. They compromise the protective membrane around your cells & open the door to toxins. Want to age quickly and increase your chance for just about every type of disease? Eat more of these. Insure you get the fats you need. 85% of America is deficient in omega 3. Take 1-2 tablespoons a day of cold pressed organic flax oil a day to insure omega 3 requirement. If you don't your immune system aint what it should be & you'll actually be fatter, have higher cholesterol, & a body more inclined to inflammation. (arthritis, etc.) Exercise. Sitting like a slug equals death & disease as far as Nature is concerned. (unless you're a slug of course.) Blood pressure: risk of disease begins to rise when systolic blood pressure exceeds 105. Keep your diastolic under 80. David (not a slug) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 1999 Report Share Posted May 17, 1999 David Bozzi wrote: > ... hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oils, already banned in > Holland & Canada. Not banned here (Canada) yet. andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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