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D3- Vitamin D is best obtained directly from sunshine.  However, in certain climates during the winter months, this is not possible.  Vitamin D supplement may be necessary during those times. A natural, organic (non-synthetic) version of vitamin D is the best.

Dehydration-the process of heating foods at a maximum temperature of 100-120 degrees.  This preserves digestive enzymes and increases the life of the food.

Dosha-In Ayurveda, three qualities called doshas form important characteristics of the individual’s constitution and body type. Practitioners of Ayurveda call the doshas by their original Sanskrit names: vata, pitta, and kapha. Each dosha is made up of one or two of the five basic elements: space, air, fire, water, and earth. Each dosha has a particular relationship to body functions and can be upset for different reasons. A person has her own balance of the three doshas, although one dosha usually is prominent. Doshas are constantly being formed and reformed by food, activity, and bodily processes. Everyone has a dominant dosha and Ayurvedic practitioners use the individual’s dosha to treat the patient and design nutritional programs.

Energy therapies-similar to quantum theory, involve the use of energy fields. They are of two types: veritable, which can be measured and putative, which have yet to be measured. The veritable energies employ mechanical vibrations (such as sound) and electromagnetic forces, including visible light, magnetism, monochromatic radiation (such as laser beams), and rays from other parts of the electromagnetic spectrum. In contrast, putative energy fields (also called biofields) have defied measurement by reproducible methods. Therapies involving putative energy fields are based on the concept that human beings are infused with a subtle form of energy. This vital energy or life force is known under different names in different cultures.

Enzyme- enzymes in the alimentary tract that break down food so that the organism can absorb it

Enzyme inhibitors-present in seeds and nuts; can interfere with the body’s enzyme production.  Sprouting the seeds/nuts is said to reduce enzyme inhibitors.

Essenes-the first religious sect (2nd century BC) to describe, embrace and practice fasting and eating raw foods for health. 

Fasting-abstaining from food for spiritual, physical, or mental reasons for a period of time.  Fasting heals the body and rids the body of toxins.

Flavanoids-are polyphenoids with potential beneficial effects on human health-they have been reported to have antiviral, anti-allergic, antiplatelet, anti-inflammatory, antitumor and antioxidant activities

Food Combining-a principle which claims that the combination of different foods eaten at one meal can either help or hinder digestion and overall health.

Fruitarian-the practice of a diet that excludes everything but fruit and certain vegetables.

Glycemic load- gives a relative indication of how much a serving of food is likely to increase your blood sugar level. 

Glycosides-sugar molecules that help remove toxic waste from the body.

Juicing-process of separating the liquid from the fiber, consuming only the liquid from the fruit or vegetable.

Kirlian photography-photos taken by Seymour and Valentina Kirlian by a machine that they adapted which measures energy patterns.

Kundalini Yoga- a system of meditative techniques and movements within the yogic tradition that focuses on psycho-spiritual growth and the body's potential for maturation.  The practice of Kundalini yoga consists of a number of bodily postures, expressive movements and utterances, meditations, breathing patterns, and degrees of concentration.

Living foods-foods which still have live enzymes circulating in them

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