A – DIET
I. An all-fruit diet for three to five days, with three meals a day of fresh juicy fruits at five-hourly intervals and use warm water enema to cleanse the bowels.
II. Thereafter, adopt a well-balanced diet on the following lines:
1. Upon arising: A glass of lukewarm water with half a freshly squeezed lime and a teaspoon of honey.
2. Breakfast: Fresh fruits and skimmed milk, sweetened with honey.
3. Lunch: A bowl of freshly-prepared steamed vegetables, two or three whole wheat chappatis and a glass of buttermilk.
4. Mid-afternoon: Vegetable or fruit juice or coconut water.
5. Dinner: Fresh green vegetables salad and sprouts with lemon juice dressing. Follow it by a hot course, if desired.
6. Bedtime Snack: A glass of milk or one apple.
B – RULES FOR EATING
1. Do not take water with meals, but half an hour before or an hour after a meal.
2. Eat slowly, chew your food thoroughly and never eat to full stomach.
3. Restrict the intake of salt.
4. Take liberally foods rich in vitamin E.
C – OTHER MEASURES
1. Apply a hot compress on the left side of the neck for 30 minutes every alternate day and hot packs on the chest over the heart for one minute, followed by cold pack for five minutes.
2. Practice yoga asanas like Shavasana, Vajrasana and gomekhasana.
3. Moderate exercise like walking.
4. Massage of the abdomen and upper back muscles once a week.
5. Fresh air and right mental attitude.