Cosmic Awareness - sr006 fasting and natural cure

Magazine Overview

This document, titled "Fasting and Nature Cure," is the second in a series of lectures for developing higher consciousness, published by Cosmic Awareness Communications and the Church of Cosmic Awareness. It presents a philosophy of natural healing centered on fasting and a specific diet.

Core Philosophy: Disease as Waste Accumulation

The publication asserts that modern medical science classifies numerous diseases, but these arise from an increasingly artificial life. The core argument is that "THE PRESENCE IN THE SYSTEM OF WASTE MATTER, MUCOUS AND ACCUMULATED TOXIC SUBSTANCE FROM YEARS OF WRONG DIET" is the fundamental cause of all human ailments. The body is likened to an "air-gas" machine that requires cleanliness. Disease and its symptoms are described as the body's violent struggle to eliminate this accumulated waste, ranging from the common cold to severe illnesses like tuberculosis, cancer, and heart ailments. Modern medicine's suppression of symptoms is seen as a temporary measure, not a cure, as the underlying waste remains.

The Power of Fasting

Fasting is presented as "the beginning of all nature cures" and a "universal remedy." It is suggested that individuals should fast for two or three days each month to cleanse the body of mucous, residuals from drugs, and toxins. The text references Jesus' fasting and contrasts it with modern Christians who pray but do not fast enough. It emphasizes that a cleansed system is necessary for prayers and meditations to be effective. The publication cautions against expecting support from conventional medical doctors, stating that they often do not understand the theory behind fasting.

Rules of Fasting

Simple rules are provided: begin with a warm bath and an enema. For the first few days, the "Fasting Liquid"—warm water with lemon juice and a trace of honey—is recommended. The importance of cleansing the colon is highlighted. While some suggest fruit juices, the publication advocates for the fasting liquid exclusively. Nature's cleansing process during a fast is described, noting that the tongue and breath can indicate the body's condition. Initial unpleasant symptoms like headaches and dizziness are attributed to the elimination of mucous-poisons and are seen as a sign that cleansing is needed.

Problems and Dangers of Fasting

The document warns that prolonged fasting without adequate preparation can be dangerous, especially for heavy meat-eaters. It suggests that cleansing the body of mucous can take one to three years, requiring a patient, spaced program of fasting, cleansing, and corrective diet. During fasting, days of feeling glorious may alternate with days of misery as waste is eliminated through various bodily systems. Recommendations include daily enemas, spending time in sunshine and fresh air, dry skin brushing, and deep breathing exercises.

Drugs and the Human Body

Fasting can eliminate drugs that have been in the body for decades, which may be dangerous. Advice is given to consult a good drugless physician. The text states that "MINERAL DRUGS CANNOT BE ASSIMILATED BY THE HUMAN BODY" and become a "poisonous encumbrance." It cites Dr. Bernard Jensen's work in iridology, which reportedly shows drug deposits in the iris of the eye, indicating their location in the body. While acknowledging the good work of many medical doctors, the publication strongly asserts that "MANY OF THEIR BASIC THEORIES ARE ENTIRELY WRONG." It posits that "ONLY NATURE HEALS US" and that nature is the "Intelligence and Power of God in action."

Breaking a Fast

For those heavily encumbered with mucous and drug deposits, initial fasts should be short (one to three days). The fast should be broken with fruit juice, then raw or cooked green-leaf vegetables. A crucial warning is given to "AVOID THE MISTAKE OF EATING HEAVILY AT THE CLOSE OF A FAST." The mono-diet (eating only one type of fruit) is recommended. The elimination process slows down upon eating, but true health is achieved only when waste is removed. A cycle of fasting and transition diets for one to three years is suggested for perfected health.

Foods That Heal and Obstruct

Fasting's benefits are temporary if the subsequent diet is not cleansing and vitalizing. Mucous-forming foods are identified as meat, eggs, milk and its products, cereals, and starchy vegetables. The "IDEAL FOOD OF MAN IS RIPE FRUIT," which has the highest vibration and acts as the best cleansing, healing, and building agent. Green-leaf vegetables are the next best. The "MEAT AND PROTEIN SUPERSTITION" is addressed, stating that while meat has protein, it is "VERY TOXIC." Grapes are highlighted as the food most filled with life-supporting proteins. The publication concludes that "MEAT-EATING is HARMFUL FOR MAN" because animals cannot assimilate food not from the vegetable and mineral kingdom, and animal flesh carries toxins and undergoes decay and putrefaction upon slaughter.

The Transition Diet

A gradual process is recommended for transitioning from a mixed diet to a fruitarian one. The transition diet includes fruits, fruit and vegetable juices, raw and cooked vegetables, nuts, and possibly cottage cheese, buttermilk, or sour milk. Pasteurized milk is to be eliminated. Suggestions include starting the day with warm water and lemon juice, eliminating breakfast, and eating ripe fruit as a single meal (mono-diet). Lunch should consist of raw vegetables, and dinner can include cooked vegetables. It is advised to "NEVER DRINK LIQUIDS WITH YOUR MEALS," waiting 15 to 20 minutes afterward.

Raw and Cooked Foods

Nature prefers raw foods. During the transition diet, cooked vegetables are acceptable, but cooked and raw foods should ideally be eaten at separate meals. Combinations of foods are discouraged; the simpler, the better.

The Mystery of Vitality

Vitality is primarily derived from the air breathed, not just food, provided the system is unobstructed and mucous-free. Prof. Arnold Ehret's formula, VITALITY EQUALS POWER MINUS OBSTRUCTIONS (V=P-O), is presented, where P (Power) is air-pressure generated by breathing. Air is considered the most available source of vital energy. As obstructions (toxins and mucous) are removed, vitality increases.

Your Seven Doctors of Nature

1. Fasting: Explained as the first and primary doctor.
2. Air: Emphasizes daily air-baths, deep breathing, and spending time in open air.
3. Water: Essential for cleansing the body, dissolving poisons and wastes. Regular colon bathing and hydrotherapy are recommended.
4. Sunshine: Encourages sun exposure for its life-giving power, suggesting sun lamps when natural sunshine is scarce.
5. Exercise: Includes spinal manipulation, chiropractic, walking, mountain climbing, dancing, and singing, promoting circulation and physical freedom.
6. Pure Food: Reiteration of the importance of fruits and vegetables, with honey as a sweetener.
7. Mind: Affirmative, positive, and healthful thought is crucial, along with belief in God, cooperation with spiritual forces, love for life and humanity, and freedom from fear.

Nature is the Only Healer

The discourse stresses that true healing comes from respecting and observing natural laws. Modern therapy is seen as "OFF THE TRACK." Nature Healing and pure metaphysics are presented as an ideal combination that leads to spiritual growth and rejuvenation. The more one fasts, cleanses, and adopts a mucousless diet, the more one reaches for "TRUTHS OF GOD."

Awareness Seven Day Cleansing Fast

A detailed seven-day fasting plan is provided:

• Purpose: To rid the body of wastes, mucous, aging, weakness, disease, and susceptibility to disease.
• Day 1: Fresh Fruit (non-starchy fruits like bananas, melons, berries; avoid starchy squash/pumpkin).
• Day 2: Fresh Vegetables (green leafy, root, bulbous vegetables; green beans are acceptable; avoid chili, baked beans; corn is acceptable but rough; use minimal oil if cooking).
• Day 3: Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Juices. Addresses caffeine withdrawal headaches, suggesting enemas and liquids to flush toxins.
• Day 4: Nuts, Dried Fruits, and Avocados (dried fruits like apricots, figs, dates; avoid soybeans and peanuts; use fresh, raw nuts and seeds; avocado can be flavored with onion/garlic powder or lemon). An enema with apple cider vinegar/honey or lemon juice/honey is recommended before bed.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes are the primacy of natural healing over conventional medicine, the detrimental effects of mucous-forming foods (especially meat and dairy), and the transformative power of fasting and a clean, natural diet. The editorial stance is strongly in favor of "Nature Cure" and presents a spiritual dimension to health, linking obedience to natural laws with consonance with God. The publication advocates for a radical shift in lifestyle and diet, emphasizing self-diagnosis and personal experience as the ultimate tests of these principles.

This document is a page from a publication by The Church of Cosmic Awareness, detailing a specific seven-day cleansing fast protocol. The page is numbered '10' and includes the organization's address in Olympia, Washington.

The Seven-Day Cleansing Fast Protocol

Fifth, Sixth, and Seventh Days The protocol for the fifth, sixth, and seventh days is identical. Participants are instructed to consume a specific mixture made from either:

• Lemon Juice and Honey: Two lemons squeezed into one gallon of water, with two to four tablespoons of honey added.
• Apple Cider Vinegar and Honey: Four tablespoons of Apple Cider Vinegar mixed with one gallon of water, and two to four tablespoons of honey added.

During these days, participants should consume nothing else except pure water. Upon arising in the morning, an enema using one of the two enema mixtures is recommended. If an enema cannot be taken, one tablespoon of sodium sulfate in a glass of water is suggested as a laxative. The document emphasizes that sodium sulfate is essential for cleaning out poisons from the digestive system and can be ordered from a pharmacy. It notes that other laxatives are not as effective and that drinking a gallon of the mixture is important as sodium sulfate can dehydrate the body.

Breaking the Fast

The fast may be broken on the morning of the eighth day with a 'breakfast' consisting of fruit and fruit juices. Participants are advised to proceed slowly, gradually incorporating more solid and heavy foods.

Special Notice for Emergencies

In a special notice, it is stated that if participants reach a point of desperation and fear of starvation (which the text deems an impossibility in such a short time) on the sixth or seventh day, they should not break the fast entirely. Instead, they should very slowly eat 12 grapes (no more), pretending they are meals, with at least three hours between each grape. If grapes are unavailable, 12 raisins can be substituted. This is presented as an emergency measure, and the fast is considered more effective if only the lemon or apple cider vinegar mixture is consumed for the last three days.

Note on Ordination

A significant note at the bottom of the page states that all individuals who wish to become Ministers of Cosmic Awareness must partake in this seven-day cleansing fast as part of their Basic Cosmic Awareness Development Classes, prior to being officially ordained.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The document strongly advocates for fasting as a means of spiritual and physical purification, particularly in the context of spiritual development and ministerial training within The Church of Cosmic Awareness. The emphasis on 'cleansing out poisons' and the strict adherence to the protocol suggest a belief in the body's connection to spiritual readiness. The editorial stance is directive and instructional, providing clear guidelines for a demanding regimen.