Is there such thing as an optimal Diet? A one Size fits all? Possibly. We
know that the SAD way is not working, so it is good that we are looking for
change. But Can we say what works for Christopher, will do well for Brent? I
did the Raw meat thing, and ended up with Parasites. Took me a long time to
get rid of Fish Tape Worm, but I did it - The energy drain and the weariness
that I experienced was unbelievable, it virtually wiped me out emotionally,
physically and spiritually. It took over three years of using bitter herbs,
Clay, Aloe, and a Colema Board combined with laying off of meat and eating foods
full of light and life to rebuild my vibration level and get rid of the parasites
that lived in the dark recesses my flesh made up of lower light and vibration.
I gathered some of the slimy SOBs from my toilet and put them in a bottle of
Alcohol solution. Every time I look at them, It reminds me that Raw meat may
have a few Draw backs. Zephyr (spelling) a famous instincto lost his health
from Parasites (from eating Raw Mongoose?).
I am not saying Raw meat does not work for some people, but for me it was not
the way. Perhaps my stomach Acids were not strong enough? Maybe that is why
the Japanese drink bitter drinks (like Ocha) and eat hot bitter strong pastes
(like wasabe) to purge and destroy the parasites and eggs in the raw meat (fish
and beef). Through suffering, I was forced on the path to get my health back
and look good! But after time, I realized that I was changing- I was refining
my nature- becoming (in my paradign) a better human being and I had a greater
desire to be at peace with god, nature, and the world. More spiritual? Tree
hugger? Animal Lover? Possibly.
I have always struggled with Anger. When I gave up meat and Dairy, and started
on the raw food Path, My wife and I noticed how our Anger started to dissipate.
I recently came across an article that possibly explains why this happened:
"High Protein Intake Lowers Serotonin Production and Increases Violence and
Aggression The human body makes use of certain amino acids found in the diet
and converts them to specific neurotransmitters. Three primary amino acids in
the diet that are important are tyrosine, lecithin (phosphatidylcholine) and
tryptophan. The conversion sequences are as follows: Tyrosine -> Dopa -> Dopamine
-> Norepinephrine -> Epinephrine Lecithin -> Choline -> Choline Acetyltransferase
-> Acetylcholine -> Cholinesterase Tryptophan ->Tryptophan Hydroxylase -> 5-Hydroxytryptophan
-> Serotonin Serotonin is an important substance that inhibits aggression and
violence. Most proteins encouraged in the diet contain amino acids other than
tryptophan.
A high protein meal reduces the plasma ratio of tryptophan to the competing
amino acids, and less tryptophan is carried across the blood-brain barrier to
the neurons. This fact has socially developed to where those who have a high
protein diet (meat, dairy, eggs) are more aggressive. Thus, the high protein
diet is encouraged in various sports. Some years ago, a chemical company that
made pure tryptophan for inclusion into over-the-counter tablets manufactured
a contaminated lot, resulting in the death of several people. The FDA used this
as an excuse to ban Tryptophan for sale to the public, removing an important
modulator of aggression from public use. This had to be a set-up, because there
are scores of other things out there that kill people every day and the FDA
ignores them" In my health food store, the number #1 products that I sell are
5htp (Tryptophan), St. Johns Wort and Kava Kava- all of these products aid in
increasing Serotonin to the brain, which helps customers sleep, calm down, and
pull them out of depression. Parents come in with their Children who are ADD
or ADHD and buy the store out. Adults come in who are Angry, and stressed, and
Depressed and who can not sleep at night (I understand, because I used to be
a chronic Insomniac).
Dr. Gabrielle Cousins says that the Warrior diet full Meat, Dairy, and High
Protein gives the warriors the blood lust and aggressiveness need to do battle.
The Spiritual diet is Raw Fruits, Vegetables, and Sprouts, which calm the body
and the mind. It would not do well for warriors to have a calm demeanor on the
battle field. So I go back to the question what is an optimal diet? Perhaps
it Depends on where you are coming from and where you are going and what you
want to accomplish? What is the optimal life style? Depends. Stick 100 people
in a room and you will get 100 different answers. The older I get (I am in my
30's), the more inclined I am to preface everything I write with Perhaps or
Possibly- Because the older I get, the more I realize how little I know about
the cosmos and the mysteries of God and Nature.
I am humbled by it. It is so tempting to want to be an expert and feel like
I know it all, but what a burden that can be- having to be right all the time.
The test for truth for me follows a little algorithm. When I hear something
or read something, it will ring true in my heart. It is not an intellectual
thing mind you, I can not measure it or chart it or scientifically prove it-
It is just a feeling or a ringing of truth. Then I put it to the test to see
if my ringing has any validity and to see if this possible truth gives me good
results. I try the truth out and if it gives me good results then I accept (intellectually
and in my heart) as truth for me.
The temptation is that sometimes I want to persuade others that it is truth
for them when they are in fact going on another path that is quite different
from mine. Why would I want to persuade a person who wants to be a warrior to
eat a spiritual diet? My friend has a son who is a Ranger in the Army and has
been trying to talk to his son about his diet of live foods- I do not think
that it was well received by his son, who is in an aggressive role- a warrior.
The truth for me is that I have not felt this good since I was a kid (mentally,
physically and spiritually)- Raw Fruits and Greens (green drinks) with some
Sprouts and Fasting has been miraculous for me. Will it be miraculous for others?
Perhaps not. Sounds like Christopher lost his hair and had a bad experience
with the raw fruits and veggies. So perhaps he has found what is right for him-
And possibly he has found Like minded individuals that can support him in his
efforts. FWIW brent.
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