According to the U.S. Food and Drug Association (FDA) only a drug can legally make a claim to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Understand, then, that the billions of dollars ($5.1 budgeted in 2010) that the National Cancer Institute (NCI) spends yearly is doing just that: Looking to find and market a drug, not necessarily a cure. If a “cure” was found from a natural food, herb or supplement, two things are clear. One, it would not be able to legally be called a cure because foods are not drugs.  Two, why spend billions of dollars researching something that can’t be patented for exclusive right or that people could grow in their own back yard? Knowing this, is it really  beyond possibility that in order to protect the 

".... From a close study of human motives in their relations to the conflict between the needs of man and the supply of nature, between the appetite of the senses and the recoil of their gratification—we will learn to decipher the signboards of evolution and become more able to adjust our means of time to the ends of Destiny. The temptations that swerve us in our attitude to diet and cause our failure to rationally relate means to ends, enjoyment to purpose, etc., are at present confronting the individual with an intensity that in many cases threaten him with extinction."

This free PDF book is part of our "Classic Health Reading" series, digitized by The Internet Archive and provided for informational & educational purposes only.

The teachings and therapy of Dr. Max Gerson are known worldwide although not widely accepted by the medical establishment. He caught my attention early in ministry because we held the same core belief concerning health (me by scriptures, him by science), that there were only two real issues that gave way to sickness and disease – toxicity and deficiency, something there that shouldn’t be and/or something that should be there that was not, but nothing 'just happens.' I was teaching by scriptural basis (for spirit, soul, and body) what he had been showing by science since the 1920's.  I felt that this documentary was well done in plain language and beautifully presents some beautiful truths.  

I first thought that this would be just an extended "juicing" commercial. Yet, upon watching this documentary, it makes us remember so much more, like the element of "giving back" when we achieve levels of success and realize where we have come from and now, compassionately see others who are where we were. One unselfish act can set off a chain of others. Yes, we need to add more fruits and vegetables into our diet. Yes, fresh juices will absolutely help to detoxify the body. And Yes, we should cut down on fried, fast, and processed foods. We know that. Yet anyone who has traveled this type of path knows, weight loss aside, that the journey is about regaining your life and redeeming the time. No scale can measure this. Thanks B.G. for the recommendation. Enjoy all.

"This book is written for all those on the other side of hope, for the weary, and for those who despair of holding on to life — yet want to cling to it."

Oil pulling therapy is called ‘kavala graham’ in Ayurvedic literature. It is the practice of swishing sesame, sunflower, coconut, or another type of edible oil in the mouth, which draws out or ‘pulls’ bacteria and other toxins into the oil. Usually, the first thing that most people notice when they start oil pulling is an improvement in their teeth, gums and overall oral health. Yet, beyond the mouth, there are thousands of years of documentation concerning cures of various illnesses and diseases from all over the body. 

This PDF from the Journal of International Oral Health reviews the background and procedure of oil pulling. This is a simple way to add to your oral care regimen beyond what any dentist could perform. Also, the links below are to studies confirming its role, its safety, and its holistic effectiveness in oral health. Beyond that, the research is up to you. May the Eternal lead your journey.

There are two key things that I wanted to impress about fermented foods. One, they are not some 'new thing' and that as far back as history can record, there has been some type of fermented food consumed for better health as well as a staple of that culture's diet. The second point, and our focus here, is that almost every culture has various types and traditions of fermented food(s).
Many may see fermented food as a "European thing" because of the more familiar ferments like sauerkraut, kvass, kefir etc., (with the exception of miso and tofu of Japan and Korea's kimchi)  Yet, this chart from Larry Beuchat's "Indigenous Fermented Foods" displays many foods, countries, and the substrate (source) foods, as well as drinks, that represent a worldwide culture of fermented foods. Whether they were originally produced for the purpose of health, preservation, or just handed down traditions, their benefits and universal impact for all people cannot be disputed.

“The light of the body is the eye…” – Matthew 6:22a

The iris is not only the colorful portion and most distinctive feature of the eye, but also has been an area of study for health purposes for thousands of years. Yet, not until the mid 19th century had the study of Iridology really been brought to light. . Although thought of as a “fringe” practice to the mainstream, Iridology is an alternative, holistic approach to health care in which the Iridologist claims to be able to diagnose medical conditions through abnormalities of pigmentation in the iris. 

The focus of this documentary film is in helping us to rethink the belief systems fed to us by our modern medical and health care establishments. The interviewees point out that not every problem requires costly, major medical attention and reveal many alternative therapies that can be more effective, more economical, less harmful and less invasive than conventional medical treatments.

Although we highly support natural health concepts, such as are in this film, the expressed views are those of the interviewees and / or those of the film makers, and not necessarily those of YashaLife. 

Unfortunately, the full documentary is currently unavailable due to a copyright claim. A preview and weblink to the dvd are linked.