AIDS, macrobiotics & natural immunity

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Preface Introduction Contents 1. The Challenge of Modern Civilization The Spread of Degenerative Disease 2.0 Life-style Changes 2. Humanity’s Natural Immunity Guidelines for the Preparation and Cooking of Food Humanity’s Natural Immunity 3. The Dietary Causes of Natural Immune Deficiency Weakened Organs Contributing to Immune Deficiency 4. Life-style and Natural Immune Deficiency 5. The Virus and Biological Revolution Factors That Support Viral Activity Means of Transmitting Viral Infections The Symptoms of AIDS and AIDS-related Infections Conclusion: The Necessity of Biological and Spiritual Transformation Scientific and Medical Evidence 1. The Biological Basis of Immunodeficiency The Healthy Immune Response Mechanisms of General Immunity The Delicate Dance of Specific Immunity Dietary Fats and Immune Function Viral Origins and Dynamics Immunity and Viral Infection Immunocompetence versus Immunodeficiency Macroscopic and Microscopic Manifestations of AIDS 2. Nutrition for Immunity: The Scientific Perspective The Health-promoting Value of Diet The Essential Macronutrients The Effects of Dairy Foods The Marvelous Micronutrients Vitamins Minerals and Trace Elements The Mineral Crisis 3. The Profile of Susceptibility The Multifactorial View of AIDS Understanding Transmission and Contagion Gauging the Multifactorial Theory Apocalypse in Africa: The Untold Story The Haitian Connection The Risk to Recreational Drug Users The Risk to Homosexual Men The Risk to Infants and Children The Risk to Hospitalized Patients The Risk to Heterosexuals AIDS and Scientific Revolution 4. Lessons from the New York Study A Pilot Study in New York City The Psychological Component Self-esteem and Attitudinal Healing A Philosophy for Life and Healing Relaxation, Pleasure, and Self-discipline Directives for Counseling and Therapy The Role of Group and Community Support Conclusion Epilogue: AIDS as Biological Degeneration 1. Macrobiotic Food and Recipe Suggestions Standard Macrobiotic Diet Whole Cereal Grains Grain Recipes Soup Vegetables Beans and Bean Products Sea Vegetables Condiments Condiment Recipes Pickles White-meat Fish Supplementary Foods Fruit Nuts Seeds Snacks Sweets Seasonings Beverages Conclusion 2. Home Care for AIDS- related Symptoms 3. Way of Life Suggestions Frank—Kaposi’s Sarcoma New York City, June 1987 Gary—Kaposi’s Sarcoma New York City, June 1987 Paul—Kaposi’s Sarcoma Rudy—Kaposi’s Sarcoma New York City, August 1987 Alan—Pneumocystis Carinii Pneumonia, Toxoplasmosis, Cryptococcus Meningitis, Candidiasis, and Kaposi’s Sarcoma New York City, August 1987 Oscar—Kaposi’s Sarcoma Appendix A Recommendations for Medical Scientists Appendix B Relationship between Nutrition and Stress Macrobiotic Resources Glossary Medicinal References Articles Related to Cancer, AIDS, and Immunodeficiency Index