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Every year millions of dollars are spent on digestive aids by people who

have forgotten how to eat properly. These are enzymes guaranteed to

break down hard-to-digest substances.

 

When you look through the Physician's Desk Reference for digestive aids,

you will find one that even helps you digest wood pulp. During one of

the Russian Revolutions, the soldiers were fed bread made from wood

pulp, so they wouldn't starve.

 

One of the modern bread companies today uses wood cellulose for the

fiber in their bread. They use lard as the oil in baking.

 

Wood chips and lard!

 

Shades of the dark ages, the depression and making a buck anyway you

can. Folks, let's know where our food comes from.

 

Let it be wholesome, but not in name only.

 

In this newsletter, we will discuss some of the common digestive

disorders and the easy to find natural digestive aids.

 

Let's start with indigestion.

 

If you pour all the hundreds of thousands of gallons of

 

" aluminum " digestive compounds

 

down the sewer system, the pipes just may spew forth in protest.

 

Later, we will give Dr. Christopher's simple formula for perfect

digestion, but now here are a few remedies.

 

Once indigestion has begun, the quickest way to quell the burning

sensation from indigestion is with the simple fruit, organic papaya. The

juice will help almost immediately, as will the raw or dried fruit.

 

Papaya contains an enzyme called papain, which can digest nine times its

weight in protein.

 

People suffering from indigestion who are taking the usual

over-the-counter preparations for indigestion, are killing themselves

with " aluminum poisoning " .

 

Non-toxic papaya tablets or fruit or juice can be used without fear.

 

Jethro Kloss spoke of the stomach and bowel problems caused by using

aluminum cookware. Think of how much more damage a person can do to

their digestive tract by pouring a straight inorganic aluminum compound

" down the hatch " every time they belch up the burning gas.

 

These findings are not only Jethro Kloss's, but they are on record in

United States Government Findings, since the 1930's.

 

Not too many people (especially the aluminum cookware industry) have

taken the time to research this material.

 

A simple cup of peppermint, ginger, chamomile, spearmint, or angelica

root tea can quiet the " acidic replay "

 

of fermenting food trying to escape through the esophagus.

 

Licorice root has been used as a digestive aid for ages.

 

Although it does not afford immediate relief, it can help prevent

digestive disorders over a period of time.

 

A bit of pineapple eaten with meals will afford more digestive enzymes

than a carload of " alka-smelters. "

 

When you ingest a sodium bicarbonate into the system in an inorganic

(and that is unassimilable) form, you have taken away one of the

pancreas' functions:

 

that is, to neutralize excess stomach acids.

 

 

You Are What You Assimilate

 

During an iridological examination, Dr. Christopher would look into the

iris of the eye and tell whether or not a person " inhaled " their food.

By studying the assimilation ring and the stomach zone (nearest the

pupil) he could determine a person's ability to absorb nutriments into

the body.

 

many people who " wolfed " or " bolted " down their meals were often left

with an excess' or an insufficient amount of hydrochloric acid in the

stomach.

 

This acid is a great digestive aid and is produced in the lower third of

the stomach.

 

Below is the procedure to correct the disorder:

 

1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar

 

1 tbsp. raw honey (local preferable)

 

Dissolve in one glass of distilled/spring water

 

Drink mixture half hour before meals

 

Both the apple cider vinegar and the raw honey are necessary for the

efficacy of the formula. Some patients who have suffered for years from

indigestion, have been relieved by this simple formula.

 

It is necessary in addition to the formula, to chew every mouthful of

food (even juices) and mix the food with the saliva.

 

Eat in an unhurried manner.

 

The Earl of Sandwich invented America's most popular lunch, the

sandwich, because he was too busy to take time and eat more slowly.

Nowadays many people follow suit.

 

How often do you hear, " I'm late, or behind schedule, so I'll just grab

a quick bite to eat! " It is no wonder that so many fast food chains have

sprung up all over the world. we do not take the time to sit down,

relax, and savor our meals.

 

If you need to grab a quick snack, an apple or a glass of fresh squeezed

juice would do better in your innards than a lump of fermenting,

undigested, denatured food that will eventually turn sour and acid.

 

 

The Function of the Pancreas in Digestion

 

Almost everyone suffers from some sort of pancreatic disorder.

 

Eating " processed foods " is one of the main causes of degeneration of

the pancreas.

 

In addition to producing insulin, the pancreas also produces its own

natural " bicarbonate of soda " which is sent into the digestive tract to

neutralize excess acids.

 

Both " hypo " and " hyper " glycemia stem from the breakdown of the

pancreas.

 

This overactive or under-active pancreas affects the amount of

" bicarbonate of soda " the pancreas produces.

 

When there is not enough, the digestive tract can become over-acid, thus

leading to ulcerations.

Dr. Christopher suggested his Pancreas Formula, which includes cedar

berries to correct this disorder.

 

Other herbs in the formula are golden seal, uva ursi, cayenne, mullein,

and licorice root.

 

 

Yarrow Helps Digestion and Gall Bladder

 

One of Dr. Christopher's favorite herbs, yarrow (Achillea millefolium)

is reported on by Howard H. Hirschhorn in his 1982 publication, The Home

Herbal Doctor.

 

Dr Christopher has always used it as a diaphoretic, that is, an herb

that promotes sweating. It is an important part of the Cold Sheet

Treatment; hot yarrow tea is given to the patient while he is in the

ginger, mustard, and cayenne bath.

 

The tea will usually " break " a fever and open the pores of the skin in

order to release toxins from the body.

 

Hirschhorn reports that yarrow will help digestion because of its

" antiseptic ethereal oil, astringent tannins, digestion stimulating

bitters, insulin, ascorbic acid, antibiotic substances, flavonoids,

aspein-like salicylic acid, resin, amino acids, orussic acid, alkaloids,

 

and other substances (which) account for the plants usefulness. " In

addition to the above therapeutic properties,

yarrow aids in healthy gall bladder function.

 

There are ways to stimulate the gall bladder. One is by taking cayenne

pepper. This has been reported in medical journals to trip the gall

bladder reflex and promote the flow of bile naturally.

 

As we mentioned before, bile is concentrated toxic material recycled by

the liver. It acts like a natural laxative.

 

The gall bladder (known in certain surgical circles as " the gold

bladder " , because of the tremendous amount of money spent on yearly gall

bladder operations), is a reservoir which stores the bile for timed

release into the digestive tract where it mixes with other digestive

aids.

 

When this organ is removed, the caustic bile drips directly into the

duodenum and can cause duodenal ulcers.

 

Dr. Christopher's Liver and Gall Bladder Formula, composed of barberry,

wild yam, cramp bark, fennel seed, ginger, catnip and peppermint, can

safely rebuild the diseased liver and gall bladder and help them to

function normally because this formula is a specific food for these

organs.

 

The liver is recognized by medical science as a highly regenerative

organ.

 

It can rebuild itself even if there is only one-tenth of it functioning.

 

 

A good formula for people who already have ulcers is:

 

1 part comfrey root powder

1 part slippery elm powder, and

1 part licorice root powder taken as a tea three times a day (one

teaspoon of the combined herbs to a cup of hot water, let steep until

room temperature.)

 

In a previous issue of this newsletter, the effectiveness of licorice

root in ulcers has been studied.

 

In addition to being a traditional digestive aid since antiquity,

licorice root for ulcers was " rediscovered " by a Dutch physician in the

1940's. Comfrey and slippery elm have been proven aids for ulcers by

herbalists for years.

 

The best cure for ulcers of the stomach is cayenne pepper.

 

The cayenne goes into the stomach and intestines and cauterizes any

bleeding sores or open wounds quickly. Dr. Nowell of Dominion Herbal

College, one of Dr. Christopher's professors, took Dr. Christopher

around as a student and showed him his many cases of ulcer patients that

had been healed with the use of cayenne.

 

As the cayenne heals, there may be an uncomfortable burning sensation

which will subside with subsequent doses of the pepper. We always start

out with 1/4 teaspoon of the cayenne three times a day in water or

juice. Increase gradually to one teaspoon three times a day. Use plenty

of water with the cayenne to lessen the burning sensation. Cayenne will

heal ulcers all through the digestive tract. The herb also promotes the

flow of saliva, which is necessary to start the entire digestive

process.

 

Moderator's Note: Please use organic cayenne or that which is available

through your local health food stores. Cayenne pepper (traditional

varieties) are currently irradiated which may remove many of its

healthful properties.

 

Here are a few more commonly experienced digestive disorders, some

organically serious, others brought on by circumstances such as stress

and poor dietary habits.

 

In alphabetical order, everything from acne to Venereal Disease can be

attributed to malnutrition, that is; poor nutrition, poor absorption,

poor digestion, poor elimination and stress.

 

Celiac Disease:

The " victims " of this disorder often have the lining of their intestines

irritated by proteins in refined processed grains. According to The

Nutritional Almanac by John D. Kirschmann (McGraw-Hill, 1973), symptoms

of the disease are weight loss, diarrhea, gas, abdominal pain, and

anemia.

 

Absorption of nutriments is lowered, thus malnutrition may arise. We

recommend the Lower Bowel Formula, slippery elm tea, and the mucusless

diet as well as the three day cleanses.

 

Fresh fruit and vegetable juices are highly recommended, especially

carrot, celery and spinach.

 

Nutriments can be obtained through alfalfa, yellow dock and other herbs.

 

 

Grains should be presoaked in spring water (not tap water) and low

heated.

 

Colitis: In this disorder, the lower bowel is inflamed. There is often a

connection between colitis and stress.

 

We see diarrhea, pain, cramps, and even in the later stages, bleeding

and dehydration.

 

Treatment includes the mucusless diet, the Lower Bowel Formula, slippery

elm and comfrey tea (available in bulk herbs) and plenty of

distilled/spring water.

 

Cystic Fibrosis: This is a wasting, often heredity disorder, which

affects the digestive organs. The pancreas and gall bladder often need

to be reconditioned. Mucus is excessive in the body. Digestive juices

are not being normally produced.

 

Here is a case where Dr. Christopher's 'Incurables' program can be used

to advantage. One doctor determined that nutriments, especially

fat-soluble vitamins are not being absorbed. Dr. Christopher's motto was

K.I.S.S.

 

" Keep It Simple, Student " .

 

We cannot treat the organism known as the human being as parts of a

whole; missing this isolated element and that.

 

We must treat the entire person.

 

This is why he provided the three day cleanse and mucusless diet.

 

Diabetes: Let's just say that the pancreas is one of the most important

digestive organs in the system. When this goes out, all sorts of

problems will ensue. It only comes about because of dietary

indiscretion. Heredity is a factor, but this tendency can be changed by

dietary changes.

 

Diverticulitis: This comes about because the colon is weakened.

Stagnation occurs because pockets are formed in the colon, trapped food

particles (old fecal matter) and bacteria have their heyday, causing the

victim pain, gas, constriction, cramps and even infection and fever.

The bowel needs to be cleaned out, not only with colonics as many people

try to do (the colonics won't even touch the pockets) but the Lower

Bowel Formula and a total program of mucusless diet, distilled water,

cleansing and exercise.

 

In any of these digestive diseases, distilled/spring water cannot be

emphasized too much. At least one gallon a day (for average people) is

not outrageous and will do more than all the colonics combined.

 

Gastritis: Wholesome foods, Lower Bowel Formula, plenty of distilled

water, apple cider vinegar with distilled water and honey. In all the

gastro-intestinal disorders, slippery elm tea (available in bulk herbs)

and good elimination (three times a day) is necessary. We refer you here

to Dr. Christopher's book Guide to Colon Health, which explains the

bowel function perfectly.

 

Ulcers: Please see first portion of newsletter. In all digestive

disorders, there is a lack of nutriments absorbed by the body.

 

Fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, pre-soaked and low-heated grains, nuts

and seeds, can help if a person will change their diet.

 

Dick Gregory has written an interesting book called " Cookin' With Mother

Nature, For Folks Who Eat. " He has gone through many evolutions in his

dietary habits; from a kid who lived the ghetto, trying to get

" somethin' to eat, " to a successful comedian who washed down his steaks

with a quart of bourbon, to a vegetarian who ate the local soul food

restaurant out of anything that didn't walk, crawl, swim or fly, to the

sensible " wholesome state " eater and faster he is now.

 

He went through a lot before he came to the conclusion Dr. Christopher

always taught: eat foods in their wholesome state.

 

Dick Gregory's advice to those going supermarket shopping is:

 

1) by-pass the meat section

 

2) by-pass the canned vegetable section

 

3) by-pass the frozen vegetable section

 

Ditto for all the bottled and canned juices, breads, and all 'dead

food'.

 

If you can find any ripe organic fruits and vegetables, you are O.K.

 

This is the next best advice to growing your own food or sprouting seeds

and making your own juices. It is rare for a person who has gone to

these precautions to have any sort of digestive problems.

 

 

Meat and Colon Disease

 

Everyone is familiar with the stench of putrefying cooked meat that has

been left out of the refrigerator in a warm place for many hours.

 

This same fetid phenomenon occurs in the human intestine as digestion of

meat takes place.

 

Meat requires many more hours than fruits, vegetables, or grains to

digest.

 

During this time, the meat decomposes and harmful acids and other toxic

compounds are released into the intestine.

 

There is a high incidence of colon cancer among meat eaters.

 

There are 57,000 deaths a year from colon and rectal cancer yearly in

the United States. Most of these occur in the left (or descending)

section of the large intestine.

 

Studies have shown that a lower incidence of colon and rectal cancer

occurs among Mormons of Utah because they are advised by their Prophet,

Joseph Smith, that meat is to be used sparingly only in times of cold

and famine.

 

The Seventh-Day Adventists, who are vegetarians, also have a very low

incidence of colon cancer.

 

Studies done at Weber State College in Utah have shown that people who

have a diet high in pectin are not as subject to colon cancer than those

who are on a diet without much pectin-containing foods.

 

Pectin occurs naturally in some fruits, and it is especially plentiful

in the apple, one of the foods that Dr. Christopher always praised.

He recommended apple juice as both a food and a detoxifier.

 

The apple contains oxygen, an element that is necessary for the life of

every cell in the body.

 

The apple only takes 45 minutes to digest before the nutriments are

released into the blood stream.

 

Compare this with the hours that it takes meat to digest.

 

If one will stay with wholesome foods, chew these thoroughly, and eat

slowly and without stress, problems with the digestive tract will become

nonexistent.

 

Dr. Christopher often cited the example of the gorilla.

 

The big ape cannot read, and he therefore does not see all the signs on

the passing trucks that say, " Milk is good for you, " nor does he go down

to the food shop to buy his pork chops and hot dogs and hamburgers.

 

He lives on the fruit and vegetation that nature has provided for him.

He stays under his own fig tree. And he has the strength of ten strong

men. He also has his own hair and his own teeth when he dies.

 

 

Okra For Ulcers

 

The little known okra plant is helpful in healing ulcers. It contains a

large amount of vegetable gelatin which can coat the lining of the

stomach and digestive tract.

 

The vegetable is often used in soups and stews.

 

It can also be eaten alone, slightly steamed.

 

It is quite slimy and some people object to this texture, so someone in

the southern United States, where okra is more popular, had the idea to

dry the vegetable, grind it to powder, and make it into capsules or

tablets.

 

It has helped many.

 

Okra can also be found in the frozen food section of the supermarket or

better than that, it can be grown in your own garden from seed.

 

 

Food Combining

 

Dr. Christopher told the story of when he heard of a popular natural

food restaurant in Arizona. After one of his lectures, he drove several

miles out of his way to eat there.

 

When he arrived, the first thing that caught his eye was a great big

sign which read:

 

FOOD COMBINATION CHART.

 

With all the information presented on the chart, he spent about 10

minutes reading it.

 

It suggested, in detail, that you don't combine avocados with papayas,

nuts with pumpkins, oranges with bananas, peaches with loquats, and the

like.

 

By the time he read all of this, he had lost his appetite.

 

The sign was enough to deter anyone from their appointed meal.

 

It is true that there are preferred food combinations, but these can be

stated in a few simple rules.

 

In addition, if the food you eat is chewed thoroughly, mixed with the

saliva and not " wolfed " down, many heretofore uncombinable foods can be

assimilated together if they are properly masticated.

 

Used by permission. Dr. Christopher's Newsletters, Volume 4 Number 8

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DISCLAIMER

 

The information provided here is for educational purposes only, and

should not be used to diagnose and treat diseases. If you have a serious

health problem, we recommend that you consult a competent health

practitioner.

 

After each product is a list of what it has been used to aid. We are not

claiming that the product will cure any of these diseases or that we

created them to cure these disorders. We are merely reporting that

people have used the product to aid these conditions.

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