Food out of thin air: Breatharianism

Hasan Chowdhury, Telegraph, 7/9/19; Dhr. Seven and Ashley Wells (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly

Solar Foods creates a magic protein powder without the need for intensive agriculture.

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Pranayama (breath control) makes protein

"Food" made from thin air? Finnish company develops food grade protein powder made from captured CO2 gas in air.

Making food out of thin air might sound farfetched, but a company based in Finland has developed a new technology to produce protein powder designed for human consumption out of CO2.

Solar Foods, a food technology start-up founded as a university spinout in 2017, uses electricity and carbon dioxide captured from the air to create a substance that tastes like wheat flour [manna from heaven?] and hopes to have a product on the shelves by 2021. 

Around 50 percent of the foodstuff contains protein, while the remainder is made of carbohydrates and fat. The firm hopes to introduce the protein as an ingredient in foods such as yoghurt or alternatives to meat like plant-burgers. The motivation for the company comes from its... More

Does this explain breatharianism?

It is possible to live on breath alone and to carry on in good health for decades without eating and sometimes even without drinking. It is called "fasting." But it is actually consuming a kind of deva nourishment ("angel food"), like the amrit some devas once proposed pouring into Siddhartha's pores when he was fasting and meditating before he became the Buddha. It seemed to come out of thin air but now we know there is another possibility as human electricity is harnessed to fuse C02 and water into proteins, carbs, and fat (see Solar Foods' innovation above). While this runs against everything we are taught, people do it. Breatharianism mainly happens in India using yogic techniques such as prana-yama or "breath-control." Manipulating pranic energy, which is not the gaseous breath (oxygen, carbon dioxide, etc.) but rather invisible life force energy (spiritus, chi, ki) alongside it. Breatharians say they live on an endogenous nectar called amrita ("nectar of immortality") exuded from the bottom of the tongue, and it comes from the sun as if by human-chlorophyll and a kind of photosynthesis, possibly involving Vitamin D or reiki.

Breatharianism studied scientifically

Prahlad Jani has lived for 75 years without eating as a bretharian (lasthabit.com).

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Buddha Boy

Buddha Boy documentary (Discovery)

Ram Bahadur Bomjon ("Maitriya," "Maha Sambodhi Dharma Sangha," "Buddha Boy," "Palden Dorje," current website maitriya.info/en) is a young Nepalese Buddhist (now a Buddhist monk of evolving names) who meditates and lives as a breatharian and wandering ascetic in a remote area of Nepal. The area is now overwhelmed with tourists wishing to see him, hear his teachings, and meditate with him. Buddha Boy appears to go for long periods of time -- 96 hours, ten months, seven years -- without ingesting either food or water ("Nepalese Buddha Boy 'reappears,'" BBC News, March 20, 2006). One such period was chronicled in a 2006 Discovery Channel documentary titled The Boy With Divine Powers, which reported that Buddha Boy neither moved, ate, nor drank anything during 96 hours of filming (archive.org).

Science

The strange case of breatharian Prahlad Jai a.k.a. Mataji (psiram.com)

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Common studies find what they're looking for: the physiological effects of extreme food restriction show that fasting for extended periods leads to starvation, dehydration, and eventual death (Johnstone, A. M., 2007, "Fasting – the ultimate diet?," Obesity Reviews. 8 (3): 211–222).

In the absence of food intake, the body normally burns its own reserves of muscle protein, body fat, and glycogen sugar. Breatharians' bodies do not consume these reserves while fasting.

To prove it some breatharians have submitted themselves to medical testing, including a hospital's observation of Indian mystic Prahlad Jani ("Mataji") appearing to survive without food or water for 15 days ("Hermit Claims 70 Years Survival Without Food," WUSA 9. April 29, 2010).

Prahlad Jani is an Indian sadhu who says he has lived without food and water for more than 70 years. His claims were investigated by doctors at Sterling Hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, in 2003 and 2010 (Manas Dasgupta, May 9, 2010, "The Hindu – DIPAS concludes observational study on 'Mataji'").

The study concluded that Prahlad Jani was able to survive under observation for two weeks without either food or water, and had passed no urine or stool (Rajeev Khanna, Nov. 25, 2003, "Fasting fakir flummoxes physicians," BBC News), with no need for dialysis ("Scientists Baffled by Prahlad Jani, Man Who Doesn't Eat or Drink," March 3, 2016).

Interviews with the researchers speak of strict observation and relate that round-the-clock observation was ensured by multiple CCTV cameras. Jani was subjected to multiple medical tests ("Experts baffled as Mataji's medical reports are normal," Jan. 28, 2013), and his only contact with any form of fluid was during bathing and gargling, with the fluid spat out measured by the doctors (Tom Rawstorne, May 8, 2010, "The man who says he hasn't eaten or drunk for 70 years: Why are eminent doctors taking him seriously?," Daily Mail, July 28, 2012).

The research team could not comment on his claim of having been able to survive in this way for seven decades [because it went against everything they assumed, believed, clung to, taught, and got paid for studying and publishing]. More

Yogis: Detox with the Change of Seasons

Devi Kelly (Wisdom Quarterly), Ami Fox (Fox Power Yoga), Claudia Davila (FranLife)

As we move from spring to fall, a gentle cleanse ensures good health (Rileyo/Flickr).

Seasons have officially switched over with the Equinox. So now is a great time for a detoxifying cleanse. A full body cleanse is like a yogi flu shot. (Avoid toxic vaccines being offered all around town). Our immune systems become stronger as winter approaches, and we are less inclined to fall ill.

What cleanse to choose and for how long? Those new to cleanses should start slowly. A 24 hour cleanse is enough. See how it is. If all goes well, extend it a day or two. Being too ambitious does more harm than good. Those with experience and who know it feels great can go for 5 to 7 days.

For cleanses of all durations, the first thing to do in the morning on waking is drink water with a fresh squeezed lemon. This cleanses and is healing to the liver. This is a good idea for every day, detoxifying or not.

Drinking the juice of a fresh squeezed lemon with a drop of lemon oil and a drop of peppermint oil accomplishes the thing.

• Things to avoid on any cleanse: alcohol, sugar, caffeine, meat, fish, soy, white flour, white rice, processed foods, everything packaged or fried. What's left? Make food from scratch to know all the ingredients. It also helps to avoid sources of EMF contamination: TV, computer, cell and cordless phones, and over stimulation in general.

Sleep more, do less, rest. This is the body's time to heal. Listen to soothing music. Drink herbal teas. Walk in nature. Be silent.



Type of Cleanse
There are two main schools of thought, Ayurvedic and raw cleansing. The Ayurvedic approach means sipping lots of hot herbal teas and enjoying well cooked vegetables.

The main recommendation is to consume kitchari: a mung bean, whole grain rice curry as one's primary source of nutrition: RECIPE (FranLife).

FOR INDIVIDUAL BODY TYPES (DOSHAS)
Kitchari heals all constitutions.
VATA stir in coconut butter.
PITTA halve garlic, ginger, chilies.
KAPHA use savory Basmati brown rice.

This meal is a complete protein from the combination of legumes and carbs. It is said to be easy for the body to digest, giving the body a rest, although some disagree. Digestive enzymes always help make foods easier on the body.

The raw option means eating all fruits and vegetables, salads and fresh vegetable juices. These provide fresh enzymes for the body and great nutrients. I prefer a combination of both.

A massage during a cleanse moves lymph and aid detoxifying. Using warm sesame seed oil from the scalp to the toes, followed by a warm bath. If it feels good, incorporate it daily. Avoid intense workouts, no boot camp, calisthenics, spin, and so on. Exercise should be gentle yoga or leisurely walks in nature. Enjoy!

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7 Pointers to Lift a Bad Mood

Q: What can I do about mood swings to in general be happier?

A: No one can live a long and healthy life without the will to go on; sometimes mood swings can make us feel that life is too much for us.

A bad mood not only gives you a gloomy outlook, it also lowers your immune function, leading the way to illness. Here are some suggestions to lift your mood, spirit, and health.

1. A Laughing Matter
"Laugh Therapy," pioneered by Norman Cousins, has turned out to have real substance. Research has discovered that laughter and joy boost immune functions, especially the production of the natural killer cells that help defend the body from illness and cancer.

Laughter also increases the release of endorphins -- compounds that give you a sense of well-being -- in your brain. Without a doubt, joyful people liver longer and healthier lives. So read your favorite comics, watch your favorite comedies, and laugh it up!

2. Amino Acid for Restored Mindset
When an imbalance or deficiency is creating a bad mood, the Europeans use supplements of a natural compound found in human cells to regulate mood and restore a healthy mindset. SAMe (S-adenosyl-L-methionine) is produced from methionine, an amino acid that plays a role in the production of uplifting neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine.

One study indicated that SAMe worked on patients who had unsuccessful results with conventional antidepressants. To get a boost from SAMe, take a supplement combining it with vitamins B6 and B12.

3. Hands-On Healing
Human touch increases the production of endorphins, growth hormone, and DHEA, all of which lengthen your life span and lower the negative impact of stress. Studies have found that patients who are regularly touched recover faster than those who are not touched. So give someone a hug and feel both of your moods improve.

4. Boost Your "Youth Hormones"
You don't need pills to flood your body with a rejuvenating flood of growth hormones. Research has found that doing squats and leg presses will greatly increase your natural production of the "youth hormone". Increased growth hormone translates to an elevated mood, among other physical benefits. Keep it up with weight training, knee bends, push-ups, and rowing.

5. Take a Bracing Breath
Breathing correctly is important for dispelling the toxins and wastes from your body; in fact, it is estimated that we expel only about 30 percent of toxins in our bodies through the bowels and bladder-the rest is all respiratory. Breathing is also a great way to clear your mind, boost your energy, and improve your mood. Practice deep, slow, rhythmic, breathing daily with mind-body disciplines such as tai chi, yoga, qigong, and meditation.

6. Smell the Joy
Research has shown that smell has a definite impact on our bodies and minds. When you stimulate the olfactory nerves inside your nose, you activate the limbic system of your brain, which is associated with moods and memory. This concept is instrumental to aromatherapy, a natural health tradition that makes use of the healing powers of plants with strong scents.

Aromatherapy recommends treating depression with jasmine, eucalyptus for exhilaration, and grapefruit to increase alertness and joy. Just put a dab of the essential oils from these plants on your temples, back of your neck, or acupressure points. Another option? Boil the herb in water and inhale the steam through your nose.

7. Feel Fine with Flowers
There is a reason that flowers are the traditional get-well gesture. Colorful flowers have a powerful influence on moods; they can uplift a patient's mood and even combat stress. One study found that during a five-minute typing assignment, people sitting next to a flowering bouquet were more relaxed than those who sat near foliage-only plants.

These tips will help the good feelings flow! Visit often and share your own personal health and longevity tips with me. Live long, live strong, and live happy! - Dr. Maoshing Ni