Acu Cat A Guide to Feline Acupressure by Nancy Zidonis and Amy Snow
Reviewed by Daphne Benjamin Kinesiologist Kent

It has been possible for some years to access meridian information, an a
little on the treatment of our canine friends, but only one meridian was
available for cats. All we were offered was chinese diagrams with no real
explanations. Cats are obviously not very highly rated in China. As i
stroked my cats down their backs I sometimes wondered if i was Œunzipping them!

I was therefore looking forward to receiving my copy of Acu-Cat and it was
everything I had hoped for. Here is a book written by genuine cat lovers,
but in no way sentimental or superficial.

The reader may enjoy it on several levels. The authors have studied TCM so
there is a great deal of serious information for those who wish to study the
subject in depth. How useful to know which points to test when using
Kinesiology, plus surrogate of course, to ask the body where the problem lies.

The illustrations are a real delight, being a mixture of sensitive drawings
and photographs. The indexed ailments diagrams are clearly labelled and easy
to follow. As an ex-Burmese cat breeder, and life-long lover of all cats, I
suggest every home blessed with a cat, ought to have this book. whilst not
replacing a visit to the vets, it does fill in that awful helpless gap when
you long to do something for your ailing cat or elderly cat and love is not
enough. Cats have asked me to massage them, by jumping on my couch and
fixing me with a purring gaze, on many occasions. Just by instinct i have
gently rubbed their Shu points. Now i am able to do much more.
I'm not parting with my copy!

Price £17 p/p 1.90

Applied Kinesiology by Robert Frost.
Reviewed by Peter Wright Kinesiologist

Subtitled 'A training manual and reference book of basic principles and
practices', Robert Frost's book started life as a doctoral thesis which his
(lay person) father proof read for him in the interests of clarity. The
result is a well considered text that offers interesting discussions of AK
methods and also works as an accessible reference text, whilst conveying a
degree of warmth and enthusiasm for the subject at the same time.

The book opens with a brief history of AK, including some interesting
anecdotes about Dr Goodheart's research, followed by a chapter proposing a
scientific basis for the subject (although for a working knowledge, fractal
geometry and chaos theory involve rather more detail than I require).

Chapters 3 and 4 deal with the practice of muscle testing in general,
including how the AK (client initiated) method differs from standard TFH
technique. There is also a review of pre-tests, including a discussion of
general hypertonicity (frozen muscles) which offered me food for both thought and deed.

The following chapter (5) describes the history, theory and technique of
various correction methods, including some that were new to me such as
fascial release, and chill-and-stretch technique.

Chapter 6 is the reference section for individual muscles, which includes
photographs with superimposed graphic illustrations of the muscle fibres.
There are clear explanations of each chosen test position along with
discussion of relevant issues such as symptoms and possible reactive
relationships, although I was disappointed to find only 33 muscles covered here.

The appendices are numerous, including a glossary of terms, typical AK
session plans, case histories, a bibliography, world wide contacts,
suppliers and web sites. Taken together, the contents and index make the book
easy to get around and the illustrations are mostly sufficient and clear,
although the paperback format and the way the book doesn't like to lie open
on a surface compromise its use somewhat as a reference text (moan moan).

Obviously far less comprehensive than Walther, this is nonetheless a more
accessible text offering both background perspective and technical
refinements to the careful reader. The quest for clarity has created some
laborious passages, but as a result anyone with an understanding of TFH
methods will easily recognise what is being described and how it might
differ from what they are used to, making it particularly suited to those
wishing to cross reference with AK techniques.

In all, a valuable addition to my bookshelf, and well worth the money.

Price £25.00 p/p 2.60

The Concise book of Muscles by Chris Jarmey
Reviewed by Sandy Gannon TFH Instructor trainer Uk, kinesiology practioner.Surrey

Hurrah! A " user-friendly" introduction to the anatomy and physiology of muscles.
Not an original format : the muscles are arrange in body segments,head to
toe, the page-edges of which are colour-coded for ease of
reference. Illustrations of each muscle or group are dedicated a page, with
written descriptions of: origin/insertion, functions and indications on the facing page.

I particularly enjoyed the fact that the drawings showed not only the
attachments of the muscles with clarity and accuracy,but also showed the
position of the muscle in the context of the body. Good-oh!
The information given in the text is good and concise, giving movements
which contract and extend the muscle,as well as sports/activities for which the
particular muscle is heavily used. The author even gives the entomology of
the muscle name....

I was delighted to learn that your piriformis would have been "pear-shaped"
( from the Latin) if you were an ancient Roman and pyramid-shaped if you were
an ancient Greek! Well I'm blessed!
On the downside, this chap is not a Touch for Healther, with the result that
the problems mentioned are only to do with hypertonic conditions and the
enormous issue of hypotonicity is not even touched upon. Also, the book does
not cover all 42 muscles in the synthesis and mentions only 2 of the 4 jaw
muscles taught in the TFH Professional training. Some muscles which we
consider individually are here presented in groups and some of our "groups"
are broken down into their components.
This is not a visually wondrous book.
The illustrations,although clear,accurate and functional, have no soul and
very sadly the beauty and dignity of the basis of all human action is betrayed.

Conclusion As a basic guide this is an easy-to-use,accurate,informative
quick-reference guide for working with muscles. It gives clear, no nonsense
information and explanations of medical terms. It is very fairly priced and
I'm glad to have it on my shelf.

Price £16.99 p/p 2.25

The Dominance Factor by Carla Hannaford Ph.D
Reviewed by Susan King kinesiologist

In this book Carla Hannaford, a neurophysiologist and teacher, decries how
in 1986 she learned Dr Paul Dennison and Gail Hargroves method of gauging
and characterising learning styles. They had discovered that the lateral
dominance of eyes, ears and hands in relation to dominant brain hemisphere
greatly influence the way that information is internally processed by an
individual and consequently the kinds of learning activities he or she
prefers. Having learned the method Carla went on to assess thousands of
people. From her research, she has discovered there are many more
consequences of lateral dominance than first realised. She believes that
one's individual pattern has implications for our relationships, our work
and our play, in addition to how we learn.

I had been interested in the idea of brain dominance through touching on it
during my kinesiology training. when I saw there was a book devoted to it ,
I had to read it. The book "The Dominance Factor" could be described as a
handbook on the brain dominance, as it set out in such a way as to make it
very easy for anyone to test their own and others. i would think therefor,
that it would be very suitable for teachers, educational psychologists,
doctors, kinesiologists and anyone working with children and adults where
learning difficulties are an issue. They could, through this method,
discover the learning blocks, experiences by any particular problem plus
providing ways to overcome these blocks. There are 32 different
combinations possible and there are two pages given to each profile. One
page outlines the advantages and disadvantages of each particular profile
and the other gives information on what would overcome the difficulties and
increase the learning potential.

I was interested in how whole classes had been tested and when they had
their dominance patterns taken into consideration and catered for, the
improvements in their performance in class was marked. Since reading this
book, I have tested both myself and other's dominance patterns and have
interested how accurately they reflect the learning experiences of the
individual. An important implication of brain dominance is noticed when we
try to learn or take action under stress. Our particular form of 'losing the
place' is very much dictated by our dominance pattern. Happily the book
gives some ideas about what helps and through its use of diagrams and short,
simply written chapters, results in it being very easy to find the
information one is looking for. However, don't expect it to give all the
answers. While i would thoroughly recommend this book, if you wish to go
into depth about the subject you should read the other book "Smart Moves".

Price £12.99 p/p 1.45

Electrical Nutrition by Denie and shelley Heistand.
Reviewed by Ron Robertson TFT Dx scotland

From the beginning this book challenges the received wisdom on nutrition.
It is radically and refreshingly different in it's approach.

I returned from a Master class in mental health Nutrition in London to find
this book on the doormat. a quick overview revealed that the authors
question much of the major tenets of this topic. Further, they show
considerable bravery by tackling many myths of modern medicine. and they
offer an alternative theory of the causes of disease and give their solutions.

On digging deeper, the material presented forces you to reconsider many
aspects of nutrition and health. Central to the theory is the necessity to
understand nutrition from an electrical (or energy) perspective rather than
a chemical model. Calories are never mentioned, (refreshing) instead we are
dealing with the electrical composition of food - its electrical matrix.
The importance of optimum fermentation (digestion) - the "Rock to Rot"
theory and the electrical availability of food along with well presented
arguments including: Food combining, the Vibrational Frequency of foods.
soy, Allergies, Diabetes, Immunisation, Joint Degeneration, Emotional
Problems, Birth process and much more, are fascinating, controversial and
thought provoking, challenging you to look at everything from a electrical
perspective - "It's an electrical universe". Backed up by many relevant
references. I found the sections "Grains - an electrical drain, Hydration -
electrically available water, Aspartame, and the chapter "Nourishment - an
electrical Process" particularly interesting.
This book makes compelling reading and is packed with energy and its
interactions - "energy is everything" and hence is a must for Kinesiologists
and anyone interested in health and the very essence of life.

However, be prepared to have many hitherto cherished belief's challenged.
For most it will require very significant changes and for vegetarians as
well as those who predominately eat grain based food, a root and branch
overhaul will be required. One possible difficulty is that all the
supplements mentioned can only be sourced from the USA and many of them from
the authors company.

The material is clearly presented. Sample menus and a "Seven Steps to Good
Health" section are included to help you. additionally there are many
references to enable further investigation. However, what makes this book
memorable is the lively, engaging way the authors present their findings in
an easy accessible manner making what could have been dull heavy duty
subject enjoyable and illuminating.

Price £11.99 p/p 1.15

Emotional Freedom Techniques - Garry A Flint

EFT received national coverage on the Richard and Judy show (24th Jan Œ03)
and seems to keep popping up ever since (maybe we can learn form that
alone!). Garry Flints book is based on the work of Gary Craig and Adrienne Fowlie.

Garry has written the book in a easy straight forward way, often repeating
himself to get the point across. As a result I found myself scanning over
sections to get to the next point. With Rogers method you had to use a
different sequence of the tapping points for each particular issue. With
Garys method there is only one sequence to remember, but you also use and
affirmation to help you tune into the issue. Once the method is memorised
all you need to do is alter the statement for each issue, changing it
slightly for different aspects that may be there. There is also a section
on troubleshooting if you notice no change in intensity or SUD.

So is one book better than the other? Not really. Both books cover the
same principals, just in a slightly different way. If I had to pick one it
would be difficult as by reading Rogers book I had the history of the
technique which made reading Garrys book easier. They have certainly proved
to be an interesting introduction to this technique and have led me to look
at several web sites dedicated to this treatment, mainly www.emofree.com,
www.tftrx.com and www.TheAMT.com.

Health Kinesiology by Jane Thurnell-Read
Reviewed by Caroline england Kinesiologist Devon

I am currently studying Creative Kinesiology and like most o us am keen to
read up as much as I can on any related subject, therefore an introduction
to health kinesiology would seem ideal.

Jane has manages to convey a complex subject into and easy to follow format
taking the reader through the initial consultation, its various stages and
offshoots to its natural conclusion.

Each section is clearly explained, along with 'props' used. Photographs,
references,and linked subjects were easy to find and follow. The glossary
also proved to be invaluable. The book contains several case studies, from
clients, as well as other HK practitioners, showing that even if there are
no dramatic immediate results long term, short steps are also just as beneficial.

All in all very interesting and useful. I wonder though if Jane somehow
missed her target audience, as the book seems to fall between two camps. I
feel it is too detailed and expansive, if intended for the general public,
but could do with more detail for those with a knowledge of Kinesiology but
would like to know more about and possibly study, HK in particular. In her
introduction Jane states it is for those who wish to "understand more about
this wonderful therapy". It has certainly done this for me.

Price £12.50 p/p 2.00

Making the Brain Body Connection by Sharon Promislow
Reviewed by Ruth E. Rome MSSCh. MBCh.A MBRA

A Playful guide to realign mental, physical and emotional blocks to success,
this book includes the "Quick Six for Enhanced learning and Peak Performance".

Sharon Promislow is a Specialised Kinesiologist certificated in educational
Kinesiology (Brain Gym), Touch for Health, Three In One Concepts, Stress
Release and Brain Based Learning. She is a popular international speaker in
the corporate educational sectors and facilitates innovative professional
and personal development workshops on Stress management. Brain/Body
Integration, Creativity, Reading, Memory, Teaching and Presentation. sharon
was founder of the Canadian Association of Specialised Kinesiology. She is
President of enhanced learning and Integration Inc. in West Vancouver,
British columbia, Canada where she resides with her family.

Sharon's latest book is well presented, easy to read and packed with lots of
amusing cartoons and illustrations by Catherine Levan. The body/brain
balancing techniques are drawn from Specialised Kinesiology. The reader is
strongly encouraged to experience the book with all five senses and to
participate in the activities suggested.

The 12 sections are leading step by step from learning how our brain/body
works and communicates, to finding our key stressors, then re-educating our
body and central nervous system with easy-to-do brain/body balancing
exercises. Finally the reader is shown how to use the tools in the simplest
way and how to apply the model to any personal goal he/she may have.

Reading the book actually made me realise how many brain/body balancing
techniques I already know from my Kinesiology studies over the years. One or
two I have using daily, but many I had quite forgotten about. Sharon
Promislow has bought the exercises back to life for me with new reasons why
and how they work. She has also added interesting new ways of applying the
skills. all this together with the many techniques new to me gives me
renewed assurance that we can maintain good co-ordination and quality of
life into old age by keeping the communication to our "Head Office"
unblocked and freely flowing.

This book has already proved its worth to me, i was scheduled to give three
lectures that week (not something I do very often) and I applied the skills
learnt beforehand. To my surprise the words just seemed to flow off me and
even the 3 hour lecture didn't stress or tire me in the least. Never before
have so many people came up to me afterwards to say how much they enjoyed
listening. This is definitely a book I will treasure. It will have a prime
position on my bookshelf.

Price £12.50 p/p £2.00

Reflexes, Learning and Behaviour by Sally Goddard
Reviewed by Jill Ramsden Primary School teacher, Touch for Health, Brain Gym.

Tis informative book is one i would recommend to anyone with children as it
gives answers to the question why do some children find learning difficult.
Sally Goddard, a researcher and therapist at the Institute of
Neuro-Physiological Psychology, explains how the retention of primitive and
postural reflexes can inhibit a child's natural learning ability. When these
reflexes become strong then the basic equipment for learning is made strong.
It follows that the teaching methods become effective and the child starts
to blossom in the academic world.

There are excellent in-depth descriptions of the reflexes and of long term
effects of their retention. The reader is made aware of the importance of
movement in the early years and how it relates to future learning. It is
interesting to think that is generally assumed that when a child reaches
school age the child is ready to learn on. This brings up the question "Are
all children ready for formal learning? If the answer is no, then the
research in this book could be valuable in helping to assess how the child
could be helped using a movement based programme. The lists of symptoms
found in this book suggesting residual or retained reflexes need to be taken seriously.

The chapter on reflex treating children describes one section of the
complete diagnostic assessment for neuro - development delay. To know more
about the remediation programme and to do it successfully one would have to
enrol on one of the I.N.P.P. courses. I believe this book should be read by
anyone interested in the development of young children. Its professional
textbook style does not make it easy reading and so I would recommend that it
has to be read a few times to totally assimilate and benefit from all theinformation given.

Price £18.50 p/p 2.00

Smart Moves why learning is not all in your head. by Carla Hannaford Ph.D
Reviewed by Susan King Kinesiologist

In this book Carla Hannaford goes into detail about how the body as a whole
and not just the mind, plays a part in learning. this book attempts to
incorporate science's new insights into a more valid dynamic view of
learning. In particular it seeks to illuminate the many ways that movement
initiates and supports mental processes.

The book is in three parts. The first looks at our ways of Knowing focusing
on how physical movement plays an important role in the creation of nerve
cell networks which are actually the essence of learning. The connection
between three distinct but interconnected kinds of body/mind processing,
sensation, emotion and thought.

The second part focuses on the importance of movement. The history of Brain
Gym and Dr paul Dennison's creation of the system is told and information
about various Brain Gym exercises is given. There is a good explanation of
what each exercise would be good for and anecdotes about their use with
different people.

The third part is about how to look after our Learning systems. How to
manage stress. The right nutrition and other physical requirements of
learning. Carla sees stress as the root cause of many of the learning
problems that we see in people labelled hyperactive, attention deficit
disorder or emotionally handicapped. she sees the answer is including more
movement in one's life style, particularly integrative movements requiring
balance and co-ordination that assist nervous system development and functioning.

I think this book should be read by all educators, parents and
paediatricians. It is really quite revolutionary in its a attitude to
education and how we absorb information. Our education system in this
country would have a great seal to learn from it. some of the information
about the Danish public education system which is totally different from our
own, has much to teach us.

Price £14.50 p/p 1.55

Start Smart by Pam Schiller
Reviewed by Carol Smith kinesiologist Hertfordshire

This book gives easy to understand information about the brain and
activities to promote/improve/brain function. It outlines windows of
opportunity, during which the brain is particularly efficient at specific
types of learning.

The author suggests recipes to build brain power, by using games. some of
the ingredients may need to be checked because the author uses sugar, milk
and baking mixes. She also suggests that children use scented markers or
writing and drawing activities,I am not sure about inhaling some of these
chemicals. There ae plenty of other suggestions on how to use smell to
develop brain power.
The effect of offering children choices especially about learning activities
is discussed. The author talks about giving children the opportunity to
experience the consequences of their choices. Involving children in
decision- making activities is also encouraged.

The book also covers how colour affects our moods, details of what each
colour promotes mood wise, the affect on the brain, mind and body cycles,
emotions and feelings. In relation to exercise there are suggestions for
dancing, playing sports, swimming, etc.

The importance of music is mentioned and actual songs and rhymes are printed
in the book.

Drinking water is also mentioned. One of the activities related to water is
to suggest that children use food colouring or natural dyes in ice cubes,
and to make their own ice crush. I thought that using food colourings was a
strange suggestion given the effect of E numbers on some children.

I felt the book offered some interesting suggestions though sometimes it did
seem to state the obvious. I wondered whether someone who was interested
enough to purchase this book may already be a rhyme singing, water
providing,all dancing parent. I was surprised to actually read that we
should sing nursery rhymes to children, do we need to be told this? I felt
it would have been useful to have information on such things as the effect
of inadequate nutrition, aspartame, colourings, removing children's teeth,to
improve overcrowding etc. I felt an important opportunity to mention such
things was missed. As a parent and grandparent i would welcome information
on what to avoid as well as suggestions for what i can do to improve brain
integration in children

Price p/p

Stopping Hyperactivity by Nancy O'Dell PH. D and Patricia Cook PH.D.
Reviewed by Jill Ramsden Primary school teacher,Touch for Health, Brain Gym.

From the beginning it was obvious that this is a reader friendly book and
that the authors wanted to help solve the problem of hyper-activity. The
book is divided into three sections. Part one gives the reader a clear
understanding of hyper-activity and how it can affect the lives of adults
and children. Part tow gives advice on how to work around the problem in
every day life. Part three gives an exercise programme to work with that is
designed to diminish and end hyper-activity. It is an informative book with
many simple and practical ideas to try.

This book emphasises the importance of crawling in a child's development and
the role of the symmetric Tonic Neck Reflex (S.T.N.R.) in this crawling
movement. A good clear background knowledge of the S.T.N.R. is given in part
one. The underlying problem is explained, how it can be detected and the
impact it can have on a child's life. The excellent descriptions are backed
up by photographs showing children's posture can be a affected by an
immature S.T.N.R. I was impressed that the real problem is identified. The
authors are people who know about and work with underdeveloped S.T.N.R. Part
three follows the exercise programme designed to solve the problem. It is
made clear how unaware of the potential problems caused by the missing or
shortening the crawling stage. The exercises are designed to mature the S.T.
N.R. There are clear instructions and diagrams to refer to.

The exercise programme takes 26 weeks to complete and , with dedication,
changes in behaviour can be made. I', sure someone reading this would love
to have a go at this programme and change life for the better - is it you?

Price £8.75 p/p 1.35

Tapping the healer within - Roger J Callahan

Roger Callahan is the founder of TFT who as a psychologist was dissatisfied
with the traditional methods and results of his training. He looked for
other techniques to help him in his work and these included Kinesiology
among others. Over time, using various tapping points on the ends of
meridians he developed sequences of points for particular problems and
claims a success rate of 75-80%. For the other 20% he recommends using the
more advanced levels of TFT such as casual diagnosis and voice technology,
not something covered in depth in this book. His work is now being backed
up by science (for those that need it) by various studies including
measuring the Heart Rate Variability.

This book is written in the format of a self help style and Roger takes you
through the procedures step by step. These involve tapping acupuncture
points, eye movements humming and counting, and includes some things to
look for and do if the procedure does not work. Progress is measured using
the SUD scale.

I found the book to be well written and easy to follow (though some of the
wording gets a bit highbrow) and would be a good introduction to his work.

Touch for Health Pocket Book with Chinese 5 Element Metaphors
by John F.Thie DC & Matthew Thie M.Ed.
Reviewed by Karren Battrick OHB Kinesiology Norfolk

As indicated in its title, this book is small and compact and reflects all
the information contained within the touch for health system. Also included
is the first complete protocol and instructions for using the Chinese 5
elements Metaphors and some new information on goal setting and muscle
setting. The aim of this book is to be a practical introduction to the
holistic TFH system (in which case readers are also referred to the TFH
manual and workbooks) as well as being a useful reference book. all
balancing options are listed with notes on how best to utilise them.

There are quick references pages for the 14 meridians, 42 muscle tests and
all associated energy balancing reflex points in the TFH system. These are
colour coded in accordance with the traditional Chinese 5 element colours.
Instructions are included for using the reference pages and explanations and
comments on various aspects of goal setting and muscle/energy balancing.

Alongside the individual meridian reference pages there is useful
information on the function of associated Metaphors which can be used as a
primary intervention during the balance. This is a comprehensive
introduction to TFH used in conjunction with the TFH manual or workbook. As
well as a useful reference book for those already familiar with TFH, it will
be of further interest to many owing to the inclusion of the Chinese 5
element metaphors and new aspects of goal setting.

Price p/p

Your Body's Many Cries for Water by Dr F. Batmanghelidj

Review by Wayne Topping Kinesiologist
Creator of Stress Release and Wellness Kinesiology

In Kinesiology, we use the hair tug test as a pre-test to check to see if
the client needs to drink water and to ensure maximum accuracy in the muscle testing.
One of our greatest resources to reinforce the importance ofdrinking
adequate water is is this book.

I believe that this book will prove to be the most important health book
this century. Why? Because it presents a totally new paradigm, or world
view, on the origin of chronic degenerative disease. The human body is
composed of 25% solid matter (the solute) and 75% water (the solvent). In
science and medicine, it has been assumed that it is the solutes that
regulate all the activities of the body, including the regulation of its
water intake. Because of this erroneous assumption, medical research has
directed toward identification of one "particular" substance that can be
held responsible for causing a disease. For example, salt as a cause for
hypertension, dietary cholesterol as a cause of atherosclerosis. Thus, with
the exception of bacterial infections (which can be eliminated with
antibiotic use hypertension, asthma, peptic ulcers, arthritis etc. are not
cured but the patient takes medication for years to treat their disease.

Batmanghelidj says orthodox medicine has it backwards. The solvent (water)
is actually more important than the solute. Because their model is wrong,
orthodox medicine can treat, but cannot cure, chronic degenerative diseases.
They don't understand the causes nor do they understand water. They are
actually treating with drugs the symptoms of chronic dehydration without
recognising it! These are very strong charges. However after reading "Your
Body's Many Cries for Water", the compelling physiological explanations, and
the many letters from patients including medical doctors who had "incurable"
disease conditions disappear with just water and salt, i am convinced
Batmanghelidj is correct.

How did an Iranian medical doctor, trained at the world renowned St Mary's
Hospital Medical School of London University, who believed the solute was of
far greater importance that the solvent(water), become enlightened? After
his medical training Dr Batmanghelidj returned to Iran to help establish the
largest medical complex in Iran. In 1979, the Shah was overthrown and the
revolutionary government of khomeni imprisoned thousands of aristocrats and
intellectuals including Batmanghelidj, until they could be tried and
executed. Near the beginning of his incarceration a fellow prisoner with
extremely severe abdominal pain due to a peptic ulcer asked him for medical
help. There was no medications available so he prescribed two glasses of
water. Within eight minutes the pain had disappeared! A revolution in
medical understanding was about to unfold. For the next 25 months until his
trail Batmanghelidj focused on researching the values of water in treatment
of stress related disease. There is nothing like being in a grossly
overcrowded Iranian prison waiting for a mock trail and firing squad to
create stress! He successfully treated more than 300 peptic ulcer suffers
with water alone. Peptic ulcer "disease" was obviously a symptom of chronic dehydration.

When Batmanghelidj came to trail faced with 32 fictitious indictments
carrying the death penalty, he showed the judge his peptic ulcer research.
His life was spared: apparently the judge believed the research could bring
credit to the regime. In fact, batmanghelidj asked permission to go back to
prison to continue his research.

Dr batmanghelidj's research has shown that such seemingly unrelated
conditions as dyspeptic pain, heartburn, depression, bulimia, high blood
cholesterol, high blood pressure, rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, allergies,
morning sickness, chronic fatigue, excessive weight, angina, insulin
dependant diabetes and back problems among others, have all disappeared with
the ingestion of adequate water. Each of the these conditions is one of the
body's many cries for water!

To illustrate the radical difference between Batmanghelidj's paradigm and
that of modern medicine let's consider hypertension and asthma. when the
patient has hypertension the physician will prescribe a diuretic to force
water out of the body, Batmanghelidj considers this absurd. The hypertension
is due to the dehydrated body desperately trying to hold onto water. Taking
a diuretic worsens the situation. Batmanghelidj corrects this by having the
person drink more water! Medical doctors prescribe antihistamines for their
asthmatic patients. It is a treatment but it doesn't cure because asthma is
one of the body's many cries for water that goes unrecognised. Instead,
Batmanghelidj says that asthma is due to the body's natural histamines
constricting the lungs to limit any further loss of water via the breath.
The asthmatic is desperately dehydrated.

If you are serious about preventing chronic degenerative conditions in
yourself and those you come into contact with, I high recommend reading
"Your Body's Many Cries for Water"

Price £10 p/p 1.40