Timeless Secrets of Health and Rejuvenation

485 Pages·2007·6.76 MB·English

by  Andreas Moritz

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Also by Andreas Moritz
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The Amazing
Liver & Gallbladder Flush
(Formerly: The Amazing Liver Cleanse)

Lifting the Veil of Duality
(Formerly: Freedom from Judgment)

It’s Time to Come Alive
(Formerly: It’s Time to Wake Up)

Sacred Santémony

Ener-Chi Art
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Ener-Chi Wellness Center
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Your Health is in Your Hands
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For Reasons of Legality

The author of this book, Andreas Moritz, does not advocate the use of any particular form of health care but
believes that the facts, figures, and knowledge presented herein should be available to every person concerned with
improving his or her state of health. Although the author has attempted to give a profound understanding of the
topics discussed and to ensure accuracy and completeness of any information that originates from any other source
than his own, he and the publisher assume no responsibility for errors, inaccuracies, omissions, or any
inconsistency herein. Any slights of people or organizations are unintentional. This book is not intended to replace
the advice and treatment of a physician who specializes in the treatment of diseases. Any use of the information set
forth herein is entirely at the reader’s discretion. The author and publisher are not responsible for any adverse
effects or consequences resulting from the use of any of the preparations or procedures described in this book. The
statements made herein are for educational and theoretical purposes only and are mainly based upon Andreas
Moritz’s own opinion and theories. You should always consult with a health care practitioner before taking any
dietary, nutritional, herbal or homeopathic supplement, or beginning or stopping any therapy. The author is not
intending to provide any medical advice, or offer a substitute thereof, and make no warranty, expressed or implied,
with respect to any product, device or therapy, whatsoever. Except as otherwise noted, no statement in this book
has been reviewed or approved by the United States Food & Drug Administration or the Federal Trade
Commission. Readers should use their own judgment or consult a holistic medical expert or their personal
physicians for specific applications to their individual problems.

Copyright © 1997-2005 by Andreas Moritz
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in
any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written
permission of the copyright owner.

ISBN: 0-9765715-1-X

- First edition (entitled The Key to Perfect Health), November 1997
- Second Edition (entitled The Key to Health and Rejuvenation), November 2000
- Third Edition, (entitled Timeless Secrets of Health and Rejuvenation), January 2005

Edited by Pamela Miller: http://spiritedjourney.com; [email protected].

Cover Artwork: Beyond the Horizon (oil on canvas) by Andreas Moritz

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Table of Contents:

Introduction 1

Chapter 1:
The Mind/Body Mystery…………………………………………………………….. 7
Mind Over Matter………………………………………………………………………..... 7
Testing Your Mind/Body Response……………………………………………………… 9
Stress – And A Shrinking Thymus……………………………………………………….. 10
Placebo – The True Healer?................................................................................................ 11
When The Placebo Becomes Medicine…………………………………………………… 12
The Placebo In Action…………………………………………………………………….. 13
The Miracle Of Spontaneous Healing…………………………………………………….. 15
Healing Depends On The Patient…………………………………………………………. 16
Is Today’s Medical Practice Trustworthy?........................................................................... 17
Why Some Heal And Others Don’t………………………………………………………. 18
The Paradigm Shift……………………………………………………………………….. 20

Chapter 2:
The Laws Behind Sickness And Health……………………………………………. 22
Disease Is Unnatural……………………………………………………………………… 22
The Symptom Of A Disease Isn't The Disease…………………………………………… 24
Miraculous Infection……………………………………………………………………… 25
Painkillers – The Beginning Of A Vicious Cycle………………………………………… 26
Stimulants Make Strong People Weak……………………………………………………. 27
Our Constant Need For Cleansing………………………………………………………… 28
Symptoms Of Disease Are Like Sand In The Hand………………………………………. 29
Searching For The Cause…………………………………………………………………. 30
Defying A Hopeless Prognosis…………………………………………………………… 32
Trusting In The Nature Of Your Body…………………………………………………… 33

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Chapter 3:
The Four Most Common Causes Of Disease………………………………………. 35
1. Gallstones In The Liver…………………………………………………………………….. 35
When Your Liver’s Bile Ducts Become Obstructed……………………………………….. 36
Gallstones – A Constant Source Of Disease……………………………………………….. 39
2. Dehydration…………………………………………………………………………………. 41
Recognizing Rehydration…………………………………………………………………... 42
The Pain Connection……………………………………………………………………….. 43
“Body Drought” – The Strongest Form Of Stress…………………………………………. 44
- The Stress Response.......................................................................................................... 45
- Constriction Of Blood Vessels………………………………………………………….. 45
- Water Retention And Kidney Damage………………………………………………….. 46
- The Caffeine And Alcohol Drama………………………………………………………. 46
- Watch What Kind Of Water You Drink………………………………………………… 47
3. Kidney Stones ……………………………………………………………………………… 48
The Types Of Stones And Their Effects…………………………………………………… 49
Why Do A Kidney Cleanse?.................................................................................................. 51
4. Whatever Makes You Weak Also Makes You Ill…………………………………………... 52
Illness Is A Toxicity Crisis………………………………………………………………… 54
Are We Poisoning Our Children With Food?........................................................................ 55
Summary Of The Basic Disease Process…………………………………………………... 57

Chapter 4:
Most Diseases Start In The Digestive System……………………………………… 60
Agni – The “General” Of Digestion……………………………………………………… 61
Toxic Body, Toxic Mind…………………………………………………………………. 63
The “Useless” Appendix And Its Amazing Role…………………………………………. 64
Internal Pollution…………………………………………………………………………. 65
Should We Kill Intestinal Parasites?.................................................................................... 68
Ama – The Main Cause Of Congestion In The Body…………………………………….. 69
Consequences Of An Overloaded Colon…………………………………………………. 70
A Note For Migraine Sufferers…………………………………………………………… 72
The Spreading Of Symptoms…………………………………………………………….... 74
Vata – The Power Of Movement………………………………………………………….. 75
Solving The Mystery Of Back Problems………………………………………………….. 76
When The River Takes A U-Turn………………………………………………………… 78
The Dynamic Force Of Pitta………………………………………………………………. 80
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Kapha – Cohesion, Structure And Stamina………………………………………………. 80
Disturbing The Doshas……………………………………………………………………. 81
When Vata “Hits The Head”……………………………………………………………… 84

Chapter 5:
On The Road To Abundant Health…………………………………………………. 86
The Wonders Of Our Biological Rhythms………………………………………………... 86
The Human Body Clock…………………………………………………………………... 87
Secrets Of The Lunar Cycles……………………………………………………………… 88
New Moon…………………………………………………………………………….. 89
The Waxing Moon…………………………………………………………………….. 89
Full Moon ……………………………………………………………………………… 89
The Waning Moon…………………………………………………………………….. 90
Man’s Biological Routine…………………………………………………………………. 90
The First Kapha Cycle…………………………………………………………………. 90
The First Pitta Cycle ………………………………………………………………….. 90
The First Vata Cycle…………………………………………………………………… 92
The Second Kapha Cycle……………………………………………………………… 92
The Second Pitta Cycle………………………………………………………………… 93
Why Proper Sleep Is So Important For You!................................................................... 93
The Second Vata Cycle………………………………………………………………… 95
Risks Of Deviating From Nature’s Routine………………………………………………. 96
Listen To Your Body, And It Will Keep You Healthy!....................................................... 97
The Body’s Many Messages ……………………………………………………………… 98
Good Health Requires Natural Instinct……………………………………………………. 99
Learning To Be Healthy…………………………………………………………………... 100
What Is My Body Type?................................................................................................. 100
The Ten Body Types…………………………………………………………………… 101
Body Type Quiz………………………………………………………………………... 102
Characteristics Of The Body Types……………………………………………………… 104
The Vata Type…………………………………………………………………………. 104
The Pitta Type………………………………………………………………………… 107
The Kapha Type……………………………………………………………………….. 110

Chapter 6:
A Life Of Balance……………………………………………………………………. 113
Guidelines For Daily Routine And Diet………………………………………………….. 114
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Morning…………………………………………………………………………………… 115
Breakfast………………………………………………………………………………….. 116
Lunch Meal……………………………………………………………………………….. 116
Evening Meal……………………………………………………………………………… 117
General Guidelines………………………………………………………………………... 117
Drinking Water -- The Greatest Therapy Of All………………………………………… 119
Guidelines For Gradual Re-Hydration …………………………………………………… 120
Exercise Yourself To Health……………………………………………………………… 121
The Purpose Of Exercising……………………………………………………………….. 121
Exercise According To The Doshas………………………………………………………. 122
Basic Guidelines For Healthy Exercise…………………………………………………… 123
Surya Namaskara (Sun Salutation)……………………………………………………….. 123
Breathing Exercises (Pranayama)…………………………………………………………. 124
Vata Pranayama………………………………………………………………………… 124
Pitta-Pranayama………………………………………………………………………... 126
Kapha-Pranayama……………………………………………………………………… 126
Obese-Pranayama………………………………………………………………………. 126
Conscious Breathing Meditation………………………………………………………….. 126
Abyanga – Daily Oil Massage…………………………………………………………….. 127
Diet According To Body Types…………………………………………………………… 129
Vata Pacifying Diet…………………………………………………………………... 130
- Air/Space Foods…………………………………………………………………. 131
- Vata Food Chart…………………………………………………………………. 131
Pitta Pacifying Diet…………………………………………………………………... 136
- Fire Foods……………………………………………………………………….. 137
- Pitta Food Chart…………………………………………………………………. 137
Kapha Pacifying Diet………………………………………………………………… 142
- Earth/Water Foods………………………………………………………………... 143
- Kapha Food Chart………………………………………………………………… 143
Important For All Body Types……………………………………………………………. 147
Ghee – Its Value And Preparation………………………………………………………… 147
A Summary Of General Principles Regarding Diet………………………………………. 148
Sequence Of Dishes During Lunch……………………………………………………….. 149
A Note On Legumes And Their Digestibility……………………………………………... 150
Ideal Daily Routine – Dinacharya………………………………………………………… 151
Vegetarian Diet – One Solution To Many Health Problems……………………………… 152
Vegetarians Live Longer And Healthier Lives……………………………………………. 152
Death In The Meat………………………………………………………………………… 153
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Is Meat Natural For Humans?............................................................................................... 154
Misleading Theories……………………………………………………………………..... 156
Meat – A Major Cause Of Disease And Aging…………………………………………… 158
Benefits Of A Vegetarian Diet …………………………………………………………… 159
Food For Thought………………………………………………………………………… 160
But Fish Is Really Good For You, Isn’t It?.......................................................................... 161
A Note On The Blood Type Diet…………………………………………………………. 162

Chapter 7:
Employing Nature’s Healing Powers……………………………………………….. 165
1. The Liver Cleanse ………………………………………………………………………. 165
Preparation…………………………………………………………………………….. 166
The Actual Cleanse……………………………………………………………………. 167
Evening………………………………………………………………………………… 167
The Following Morning………………………………………………………………... 168
The Results You Can Expect…………………………………………………………... 168
Important! Please Read Carefully……………………………………………………… 172
On The Importance Of Colon And Kidney Cleansing:………………………………… 172
Having Difficulties With The Cleanse?........................................................................... 173
Intolerance To Apple Juice…………………………………………………………….. 173
Intolerance To Epsom Salts…………………………………………………………….. 173
Intolerance To Olive Oil……………………………………………………………….. 173
You Suffer From Gallbladder Disease Or Don’t Have A Gallbladder………………… 174
People Who Should Not Use Apple Juice …………………………………………….. 174
The Liver Cleanse Did Not Deliver The Expected Results……………………………. 174
Headache Or Nausea During The Days Following The Liver Cleanse………………... 175
Feeling Sick During The Cleanse……………………………………………………… 175
2. Intestinal Cleansing - For Prevention And Cure…………………………………………. 176
Keep Your Intestines Clean!............................................................................................ 176
1. Colonic Irrigation………………………………………………………………………. 177
2. Colema Board…………………………………………………………………………... 179
3. Colosan Treatment ……………………………………………………………………... 179
4. Epsom Salts…………………………………………………………………………….. 180
5. Castor Oil………………………………………………………………………………. 181
6. Four Major Enema Treatments………………………………………………………… 181
3. The Kidney Cleanse……………………………………………………………………. 183
4. Sipping Hot Ionized Water……………………………………………………………... 185
5. Clearing Allergies……………………………………………………………………… 185
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