"Vibrant Elixir of Life soaring on Eagles' Wings ..."

...This is what the Ojibwa and Cree Indians call their "sacred drink" composed of nine medical herbs, which cleanses the body and promotes harmony with the "Great Spirit".

The number "9" is a magical number not only for the Indian shamans because of their "medicine Wheels". Nine is also the "sacred" number of the Absolute (Brahma), and is designated in the Kabala as the "Wisdom of Living Knowledge". The sum of the digits of the product of every multiplication (from 1 to 10) by "9" always equals "9"! The union of nine ingredients is essential, since it is precisely this combined remedial energy that constitutes the particular "vibration" of this remarkable, traditional and natural medicine.

Indian Remedy also for serious complaints"

A report by Prof. Fred Soal-de-Santé, MD + Ph.D. (FLYER-english-03)

How do the Indians treat cardiac and circulatory complaints, stomach, intestinal, bladder, prostate and urethra ailments, gynaecologic problems, arthritis, allergies, psoriasis, asthma, diabetes, neuro-dermitis, migraine, chronic mycosis, cancer, etc.?

Under this or similar titles many newspapers and magazines have already reported astonishing results with original INDIAN*ESSENCE. Noted medical men and lay practitioners have thoroughly tested this preparation and confirm its efficacy.

This drink composed of herbs, roots and bark is no ordinary herb tea. It cleanses the body, promotes a healthy intestinal flora, purifies the blood and strengthens the immune system. According to the practitioners of traditional Indian medicine the detoxication of the body is the first step toward recovery. Original INDIAN*ESSENCE can also be taken preventively to maintain health or to detoxicate the organism in general.

An ancient time-tested natural remedy comes to us

The original formula comprising nine ingredients was entrusted to the INDIAN WISDOM FOUNDATION - IWF by the elders and the "inner circle of the Mides" of the Ojibwa and Cree Indians. The IWF is a charitable organization set up to disseminate the principles of traditional Indian medicine. It also organizes the sale of original INDIAN*ESSENCE. A portion of the profits from the sale of this extraordinary product goes to the "First Nation People", the current honorific designation of the Indians in Canada.This participation in the proceeds is intended to serve the cause of education and the preservation of the Indian cultural heritage, in line with the "Win-Win" principles (promote and profit) and also as ethical compensation for the commercial use of Indian Wisdom.

How does original INDIAN*ESSENCE work?

According to the Indian shamans every illness has not merely an organic cause but, above all, a mental and a spiritual cause. They know that plants too have a "soul", a vitalizing energy. If the right plants are selected and mixed in a particular way, their separate energies can combine, giving rise to a non-material remedial power (a subtle Energy) which is far greater than that of a single plant. Neither the best doctor nor the most expensive medicament alone can cure an illness, without the influence of the highly effective healing power of the body itself. That is why original INDIAN*ESSENCE is a key to the activation of the enormous self-healing potential which is dormant within every human being.

In original INDIAN*ESSENCE this energizing aspect - based on the "physics of information" is extremely effective. The ingredients are carefully harvested and dried. The quality and effectiveness of the Indian drink depend to a great extent on the locality, the time of harvest and the age of the individual plants. These natural raw materials are transported to special enterprises in Switzerland (for the European market) or to Canada (for the North American market) without the agency of intermediate traders. Here under controlled conditions ensuring purity and quality they are mixed in accordance with the "secret formula" of the Indians and packaged by specialized and reliable companies.

The final process, the packing of the sachets with multilingual directions into the folding box, takes place in workshops for the handicapped. Original INDIAN*ESSENCE is officially admitted by the EU, and certified as safe by medical experts. The IWF also possesses quality and purity certification regarding all individual components of the I*E mixture.

How should this Indian Tea Essence be taken?

The decoction prepared from the nine Indian remedial plants is not an ordinary tea, but a tea essence. It is prepared, however, like ordinary tea. As soon as the dry tea mix has boiled, it develops its own special "aura" which becomes active, above all, in the ethereal, fine-substantial sense. That is why the original INDIAN*ESSENCE is taken daily in only small portions.

The fully conscious sipping of the potion results in a purifying and harmonizing effect at all levels. Thanks to the detoxicating effect and the positive vibrations of this natural remedial drink, the body can suddenly resume the production of aligned cell structures. This Indian tea essence regulates in a natural way the glandular functions, in particular the hypophysis, epiphysis and the thymus. Original INDIAN*ESSENCE activates naturally (and without chemical processes) the widely discussed "Melatonin", a hormone which regulates and resets the "inner clock", the day-and-night rhythm of the human organism. At the age of 25 already the ageing process commences with the degeneration of the thymus. The regular taking of original INDIAN*ESSENCE will greatly retard this ageing process, since the Indian drink also supplements the missing active agents of the various glands and can therefore alleviate many of the aliments associated with old age.

The IWF warns against imitations or so-called "home mixes"!

Published reports of the remedial success of this Indian essence are encouraging unscrupulous profiteers to fabricate imitations, which harm rather than help those seeking relief from their ailments. In their advertising all these "counterfeiters" claim that only their tea mix is the genuine one and comes from the Indians, which of course is not true! In order to confuse the customer, some smart imitators even use the word "original" in their ads and PR information.

The scientist and publicist MD Costello, in his recently published "Investigative Report", severely attacks the manufacturers and distributors of such shameless imitations and adulteration of the history of ancient Indian healing tradition. Many of these products are grossly overpriced and put on the market by dubious PO Box companies, or pressure-sold via "Multi-Level" and Pyramid" sales systems. Therefore the IWF explicitly warns against imitations.

Product Information and Sales Outlets

Each pack contains three 25 g sachets of original INDIAN*ESSENCE and retails at US$ 20.--, CAN$ 25, £ 22.--. Each sachet yields 1 litre of ready-to-drink essence, enough for remedial treatment lasting several weeks. Each pack also contains detailed instructions for preparation in English, French, Italian and German. Original INDIAN*ESSENCE is obtainable with the IWF-consultants or can be ordered at pharmacies, drugstores and stores selling health-food-stores.
Further Information may be obtained from:

IWF (INTERNATIONAL) Headoffice INDIAN WISDOM FOUNDATION
Prof. Dr. Roland-Romain Fischer + Deutschland, Oesterreich, Schweiz
Dr. Martina Kässner Fischer Kerstin und Bernhard Zöller
201, 222 West, 4th steeet Michaelsbergstr. 34
North Vancouver, B.C. D-76 646 Bruchsal/Deutschland
V7M 1H7, Canada Tel (0049) - 0-7257 - 902 772
Tel + Fax 001 - (604) 990-1006 Fax (0049) - 0-7257 - 902 771
E-mail: iprinternational@sprint.ca E-mail: Bernhard.Zoeller@t-online.de

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Traditional Native Indian healing
remedy, original INDIAN*ESSENCE®
returns to North America

Following its hugely successful introduction to the European market, original Indian Essence is now available in Canada and the United States.

On the trail of the truth - the discovery of an ancient medicine

In 1994, Dr. Martina Kaessner Fischer, a scientific journalist from Switzerland traveled to Canada to investigate reports about the various, so-called Indian “wonder” medicines.

Following an introduction by the Department of Northern and Indian Affairs, she was able to meet with Indian chiefs, Elders and Shamans. She traveled with her old “Citroen-CV-2-Charleston”, a little two horsepower car. Her investigative journey took her many weeks and 6,300 km across Canada, visiting different tribes of the First Nation people.

As she won the trust and confidence of the Elders and Shamans, the First Nation People gradually revealed to her the secrets of their ancient, traditional healing methods, using pictures, stories and symbols. They explained to her how they use what they consider “holy” herbs, plants, roots and bark to heal sick people.

They divulged to her the secrets of the miraculous healing ability of tea essences - which they have been using for thousands of years.

Based on the trust she had developed with the First Nation People, they decided that the time had come to share their healing secrets with the world, as a gesture of reconciliation to White People and as way to heal the earth and to renew the Universe.

As a result of this sharing, the Indian Wisdom Foundation was born, with its sole aim and objective to disseminate the principles of traditional Indian medicine.

The European Experience

Martina returned to Europe, taking with her samples of the herbs, plants, roots and bark as well as the formula to prepare these. Using a laboratory in Switzerland, these ingredients were dried and formulated into a tea - original INDIAN*ESSENCE.

Samples of this tea were given to friends and colleagues to test its efficacy and to start to generate awareness in Europe of this ancient healing tradition.

She was completely unprepared for the response! As word of this healing essence spread, the demand to obtain the tea increased dramatically. Almost overnight, the story of original INDIAN*ESSENCE appeared in many publications in Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Italy, France and Poland and with it, the number of people who wished to try this miraculous tea themselves. Over the past four years, original INDIAN*ESSENCE has enjoyed a remarkable success in Europe, a success that continues today.

Dr. Martina Kaessner Fischer and her husband, Dr. Roland-Romain Fischer decided that this wonderful product should also be made available to the people of North America. Therefore, In 1997 they returned to Canada to set up the Canadian Centre of the Indian Wisdom Foundation.

original INDIAN*ESSENCE® -
a “Vital Elixir of Life
soaring on eagles’ wings”…

A report by Prof. Fred Soal-de-Santé‚ M.D. + Ph.D.

"Vital elixir of life soaring on eagles' wings" is what the Ojibwa and Cree Indians call original INDIAN*ESSENCE, their "sacred drink" composed of nine remedial herbs, which cleanses the body on all levels, physical, emotional and spiritual and restores harmony with the "Great Spirit".

This union of nine ingredients is essential, since it is precisely the synergy of this combination that constitutes the powerful “vibration” of this remarkable, traditional and natural medicine. The number “9” is considered a magical number by North America’s Native Peoples and is reflected in their sacred medicine wheel.

Does Indian Remedy work for serious complaints?

What do the Indians use to treat cardiac and circulatory complaints, stomach, intestinal, bladder, prostate and urethral ailments, gynecological problems, arthritis, allergies, psoriasis, asthma, diabetes, dermatitis, migraine, candida, metabolic disorders, cancer, etc.? They use their ancient herbal remedy - original INDIAN*ESSENCE.

This Essence, composed of herbs, roots and bark is no ordinary herb tea. It cleanses the body, promotes a healthy intestinal flora, purifies the blood and strengthens the immune system. According to practitioners of traditional Indian medicine the detoxification of the body is the first step toward recovery. original INDIAN*ESSENCE can also be taken preventively to maintain health or to detoxify the organism in general.

Many newspapers and magazines in Europe have already reported astonishing results with original INDIAN*ESSENCE. Noted clinics, M.D.’s naturopaths, medicine men and health practitioners have thoroughly tested this product and confirm its effectiveness.

Although no relevant results are available regarding this drink as a weight-reducing remedy, doctors and patients have confirmed that regular consumption of this remedy can exert a regulating influence on obesity in a natural way - and without damaging side effects.

How did the Indian Shamans find out about natural healing?

When North America was discovered, ships of the white conquerors from Europe brought rats and vermin to the new continent. Contagious diseases like measles, scarlet fever, cholera, tuberculosis and smallpox spread like wildfire and brought death to thousands of Native American Indians. Although the Indians at that time still had no names for these diseases, the shamans developed natural remedies against these deadly scourges.

For thousands of years the Indians had been using wild plants in their 9 -herb mixture "Utinam" (Manitu = the Creator, read backwards), which were initially called "weeds" by the European immigrants. Europeans only began documenting these Indian remedial plants, roots and bark in 1789. However, the precise formula for their miraculous tea essence mix remained the Indians' secret until 1994!

An Indian Chief recently proclaimed:

"The time has now come for reconciliation with the whites, redemption of Mother Earth as well as the renewal of the Universe. It is time therefore to share these secrets of healing with the world.”

The original formula, consisting of nine ingredients was entrusted exclusively to the INDIAN WISDOM FOUNDATION - IWF - by the Elders, the Shamans and the "inner circle of the Mides", the Association of the Natural and Spiritual healers of the Ojibwa and Cree Indians.

The right product for the right time

Over the past few years, a number of products have appeared on the market, claiming to be “authentic” Native Indian healing remedies.

These products contained four, six or eight ingredients, which is by no means in line with Native Indian philosophy and the use of 9 essential ingredients.

Also, as the Indian Elders and Shamans had never divulged the secrets of their ancient healing remedies, there was no basis to the claims of authenticity made by these products.

The Indian Elders decided to disassociate themselves from these fake products by exclusively revealing the secret of their traditional remedies to the INDIAN WISDOM FOUNDATION. original INDIAN*ESSENCE is the only genuine remedy based on the secret of Native Indian traditional healing, and is easily recognizable with its distinctive packaging, featuring an eagle and the two feathers of the Indian healers.

IWF - INDIAN WISDOM FOUNDATION

The IWF is a charitable organization set up to disseminate the principles of traditional Indian medicine. IWF is in charge of the distribution of original INDIAN*ESSENCE on an international level.

The IWF is a politically and religiously neutral and independent charitable organization. It strictly follows international conventions on human rights and has a highly ethical orientation towards the physical, psychological and spiritual wellbeing of all people.

The Canadian based IWF aims to make ancient Indian healing knowledge and Indian products available to everyone worldwide. In this way, people with classical symptoms of the most common of society's illnesses can be helped.

A portion of the profits from the sale of this extraordinary product goes to the "First Nation People", the current honorific designation of the Indians in Canada.

Their portions of the proceeds are intended to support educational programs, as well as the preservation of Indian cultural heritage. This is aligned with the philosophy of "Win-Win" principles (promote and profit) and is also an ethical compensation for the commercial use of Indian Wisdom.

How does original INDIAN*ESSENCE work?

According to the Indian Shamans illnesses do not merely have an organic cause but, primarily, an emotional and spiritual cause. They know too that plants have a "soul", a vitalizing energy.

If the right plants are selected and mixed in a particular way, their separate synergies can synthesize, giving rise to a remedial power which is far greater than that of a single plant. The astonishing remedial success achieved with original INDIAN*ESSENCE, based on "Subtle Energy", can be explained in two ways:

1. From the standpoint of traditional Indian medicine:

The Indian shamans speak of a harmonization of the body, mind and spirit - "becoming one", with the Great Spirit (the Higher Self). The healing vibrations of this “energy medicine” balance and cleanse the channels between the body, mind and spirit, thus allowing the body’s “inner healer” to transmit healing impulses on a physical level.

2. From the standpoint of contemporary holistic medicine:

The explanation from the standpoint of contemporary medicine very closely resembles the "esoteric" explanations of the Indians. original INDIAN*ESSENCE, acts positively on glandular functions which need to be in balance to ensure optimum health.

Visualizing health while sipping the potion results in a purifying and harmonizing effect at all levels.

Thanks to the detoxifying effect and the positive vibrations of this natural remedial drink, the body can rapidly resume the production of aligned cell structures. This Indian tea essence fights against “free radicals” and regulates glandular functions in a natural way.

original INDIAN*ESSENCE activates “Melatonin”, the widely discussed hormone which regulates and resets the inner “Body Clock” - the day and night rhythm of the body. At the age of 25 the aging process is already set in motion with the degeneration of the thymus gland. Regular taking of original INDIAN*ESSENCE will greatly retard this aging process, since it stimulates production of the missing active agents of the glands and as a result, alleviates many of the ailments associated with old age.

The healing power of this remedial drink explains the many miraculous results, in the treatment of rheumatic and arthritic pains as well as success in the treatment of cancer patients during actual treatment or those suffering from the effects of chemotherapy. "Many happy dreams on the wings of the "Great Spirit" can heal many ailments..." (Indian Wisdom).

original INDIAN*ESSENCE - a "fountain of youth" ?

The nine-herb potion of the Indian shamans is rightly called the "Elixir of Life", prolonging the process of youthful cell growth or indeed reactivating it. To sum up: original INDIAN*ESSENCE is holistic, harmonizes the human being with the "Great Spirit", cleanses mind, soul and body, vitalizes the organism and the cell division process, promotes circulation and to a great extent delays the cell-aging process.

On the basis of the above, it may be said that original INDIAN*ESSENCE, taken internally or used externally, e.g., as a bath water additive, or applied in compresses utilizing the sediment or as nose drops, etc. - could be called a "fountain of youth".

Treating animals..…

There are now many veterinarians who, on the basis of the favorable results with original INDIAN*ESSENCE in the field of human medicine, employ this “magic potion” in their treatment of their animal patients.

Horticulturists and private flower growers also report astonishing “salvage experiments”. According to reports, plants, bushes and trees dying through over-fertilizing or parasites have been brought back to life with the use of original INDIAN*ESSENCE.

Two tablespoonfuls of tea essence per liter of sprinkling-water and a couple of encouraging words to the plant should suffice to initiate yet another miraculous cure. Man is also, of course, a part of nature - in contrast, however, to animals or plants, which benefit immediately and fully from the healing process, the human being first has to overcome the self-created “barriers” against the “inner healer”.

Neither the best doctor nor the most expensive medicine alone can cure an illness, without the influence of the highly effective healing-power of the body itself. That is why original INDIAN*ESSENCE is a key to activating the enormous self-healing potential which is dormant within every human being. The Shaman woman "White Swallow" urges: "Keep the Spirit alive”!

The ingredients and their effects

The recipe of original INDIAN*ESSENCE originates from ancient Ojibwa and Cree natural medicine. The original recipe consists of nine special, natural ingredients. The following plants, roots and bark are used in this time-tested ancient formula:

Burdock root (Arctium lappa)
Regulates blood sugar and has a diuretic, blood-cleansing effect that detoxifies the body.

Sheep sorrel herb (Rumex acetosella)
Is rich in chlorophyll and carotene that help with heart and circulation problems, and in fighting cancer.

Slippery elm bark (Ulmus rubra)
The mucous from the red elm works as an anti-inflammatory, antibiotic and as an anti-microbial.

Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica)
Has a harmonizing effect on the intestines, liver and spleen.

Blessed thistle herb (Carduus benedictus)
Used in folk medicine for cancerous tumors in the stomach and intestinal tract. Regulates the glandular functions, e.g. the pancreas.

Mistletoe leaves (phoradendron flavescens, fam. Viscum album)
Provides support in cancer therapy. Has a positive effect on the glandular system and stimulates metabolic functions.

Kelp (Laminaria digitata)
Is rich in minerals, esp. iodine, which activates the metabolism. Tried and tested in purifying and supporting intestinal activity

Watercress herb (Nasturtium officinale)
Has a cleansing and improving effect on the blood, strengthens the stomach, is a diuretic and expectorant.

Red clover blossom (Trifolium pratense)
Helps with chronic problems of the respiratory tract, gout and rheumatism. Strengthens the immune system.

Product information and declaration

The nine ingredients are carefully harvested and dried. The quality and effectiveness of this Indian drink depend to a great extent on the location, the time of harvest and the maturity of the individual plants.

These natural raw materials are directly transported to production companies in Canada, for North America and the Pacific Rim and to Switzerland for European production. Under controlled conditions, ensuring purity and quality, they are mixed in accordance with the "secret formula" of the Native Indians. They are packaged by specialized, quality certified companies in Canada and Switzerland.

The box with the three 25g sachets comes with multilingual directions. original INDIAN*ESSENCE is officially certified in Europe by the EU Health Administration Offices and by Health Canada for the North American market (according to NAFTA). Medical experts also certify the product as safe. The IWF possesses quality and purity certification for all individual components. original INDIAN*ESSENCE is an international registered TM (trademark) and is easily recognizable, with its distinctive packaging featuring an eagle and the two feathers of the Indian healers.

Sufficient "natural supply"

The herbs, plants, barks and roots are not cultivated, but are found growing wild. Weeds are hardy and difficult to get rid of. Therefore, there will always be a sufficient supply of them, provided the pickers are sufficiently motivated for their work by fair payment.

How should original INDIAN*ESSENCE be taken?

The concoction, prepared from the nine Indian healing plants is not an ordinary tea, but a tea essence. It is prepared, however, like ordinary tea.

As soon as the tea mix has boiled and steeped, it develops its own special "aura", which becomes active as “Subtle” energy. That is why the original INDIAN*ESSENCE is taken daily in small portions only.

It does not replace visiting the doctor

original INDIAN*ESSENCE does not produce side effects and does not interfere with any kind of prescription drug. Therefore, more and more clinics, M.D.’s, health consultants and therapists are recommending this tea-essence to patients who are taking antibiotics or other drugs, or undergoing chemotherapy.

This old, tried-and-true natural remedy of the Ojibwa and Cree Indians builds up and strengthens the immune system and makes the body more resistant to today’s illnesses.

It reduces the often, harmful side effects of widely used drug treatments and promotes the healing process. It works completely and supportively. It should not however replace visiting a doctor in cases of acute illness or preventative check ups.

On the Author of this report

Prof. Fred Soal-de-Santé, MD + Ph.D., was born in 1931 in the sign of the "Otter" in the Indian Zodiac and under the sign of Aquarius in solar astrology. His legal name is French-Canadian but his real Indian name means "The man who talks to the trees and plants".

The famous saying: “Man needs nature - nature does not need man…” comes from Fred Soal-de-Santé. Fred is a half-Indian. He grew up in Northeastern Quebec among the First Nation People of the Eastern Cree. On his mother's side he descended from the Blackfoot, Ojibwa and Plains Cree Indians. His father was a French engineer.

Thanks to his father he was able to study in Canada and the USA. However, he was constantly drawn back to his family and friends, to his Indian roots. Since his grandmother and mother were Shamans, Fred learned all about natural healing methods long before he studied medicine.

Fred: "The conservation of the natural environment is a primary, vital and divinely vested human right which must be insisted on by every responsible being!”

Product Information on original INDIAN*ESSENCE®

Each pack contains three 25g sachets and retails at Each sachet yields 1 liter of ready-to-drink essence - in total 3 liter - enough for remedial treatment lasting several weeks.

Each pack contains detailed instructions for preparation in English, German, French and Italian. IWF (INTERNATIONAL) is seeking reputable national agents, wholesalers and consultants throughout the world for its extraordinary product: original INDIAN*ESSENCE.

Further Information may be obtained from:


IWF (INTERNATIONAL) ASSOCIATION
Headoffice and Info-Center
Dr. Martina Kässner Fischer, VP
Vista Pointe 201
201, 222 West, 4th Street

North Vancouver, B.C. V7M 1H7, Canada
Phone (604) 990-1006
Fax (604) 990-1006
E-mail: iprinternational@sprint.ca

Captions for the Photos (Available in color from the IWF Head
Office in Birkenhead, Great Britain)

1.
In quest of the truth: In a teepee by a warming fire, Dr. Martina Kässner Fischer (center) learns a great deal about the remedial powers of the Indian essence. Barry Spavier (left) and his niece "Misty" (right) know all about ecological cycles and medicine wheels.

2.
During the "sacred waters" reception given by Chief Sonny MacGinnis and his daughter, Sonny asks with astonishment, "Where is the engine of this "four-wheeled appliance?" (Martina opens the hood) Sonny, "Ho! The thing is smaller than the one on my lawn mower! "

3.
Walter Linklater, chairman and leader of the first Healing Center Project, receives the initial check from the IWF. He thanks Dr. Fischer and exclaims “The Great Spirit will bless our plans and accompany it on the wings of eagles”. On this memorable evening there was a total moon eclipse and the entire sky was filled with colorful northern lights. The Indians interpret this as completely positive news “from above”.

4.
The Power of the "POW-WOW". The deep, rhythmic drumbeats and the high-pitched singing are intended to scare away even the most evil spirits. The vibrations of this music set up a resonance in the cells of the body and activate its self-healing powers.

5.
"Keep the spirit alive" appears on the homemade T-shirt of the shaman “White Swallow”. The healer explains the effect of the individual ingredients on the organs. The mixture of the Indian Essence form various plants, herbs, roots and barks must be of the highest quality and purity.

6.
Indian dancing involves not merely joyful movements but also healing processes. Like rebounding on a trampoline, metabolic processes are activated and the cell nuclei in turn begin to vibrate. Since the Indian tribes do not serve liquor or alcoholic beverages, the wonderful trance-like state happens without the use of alcohol or drugs.

Captions for the Drawings (Available in black / white from the IWF
Head Office in Birkenhead, Great Britain)

1.

Indian women have long been respected and therefore emancipated. The "Squaw" (= helper) was mother, housewife and healer combined, within her family. Women exclusively elected the delegated peace chiefs and the judges.

2.

In the middle of the sweat lodge covered with bison hides are red-hot stones, which are splashed with water. In the rising steam the Indian sweats and is internally and externally cleansed. Aromatic herbs with medicinal effects reinforce the power of this ritual.

3.

Ships of the white conquerors brought rats and vermin. Contagious diseases like measles, scarlet fever, cholera, tuberculosis and smallpox were spread and brought death to thousands of Indians. The shamans developed natural remedies against these scourges.

4.

The Indians had a wholesome balanced, high-fiber diet. Along with "Succotash", a dish consisting of fish, corn and beans, they ate many vegetable foodstuffs, namely, the remains of the plants, herbs, roots and barks, left over after the preparation of the various remedies.

5.

While the men hunted or were fishing, the women and children gathered the plants, roots, bark and herbs for their medicinal preparations. In large baskets, they also collected acorns, which they ground into flour with stone pestles. This was mixed with water and baked into bread in earthen ovens.

On the Author

(Com-Ref: SANTE-ENG-03) Fred Soal-de-Santé,
Prof. Dr. med. + phil.

Prof. Fred Soal-de-Santé, MD + Ph.D., was born in 1931 in the sign of the "Otter" (in the Indian Zodiac), in terms of our solar astrology, in the sign of Aquarius. His legal name is French-Canadian (Franglais). But his real Indian name means: "The man who talks to the trees and plants".

Our friend is half-Indian. He grew up in the Northeast of the present Canadian Province of Quebec among the First Nation People of the Eastern Cree. On his mother's side he is descended from Blackfoot, Ojibwa and Plains Cree Indians. His father was a French engineer. Thus Fred became intimately acquainted with two cultures: The mentality of the many Cree families - the Hurons, Montagnis, Naskapi, Algonquins, Attimatek, Iroquois and Micmacs - as well as the more materialistic outlook of the white people in the big cities. Thanks to his father he was able to study in Canada and the USA. However, he was constantly drawn back to his family and friends, to his Indian roots. Since his grandmother and mother were shamans, Fred learned all about natural healing methods long before he studied medicine.

Before the arrival of the white men there were in America around 60 languages and over 500 dialects, the majority of which no longer exist. Fred Soal-de-Santé understands and speaks 11 of the 23 still surviving Indian languages, and as a "Metis" he can speak the French of Quebec and English, but, without the assistance of his secretary, he has difficulty expressing himself adequately in writing for non-Indian readers. What he writes is, rather, marvellously poetic and filled with deeper meaning.

In his youth Prof. Seal-de-Santé (Soul of Health) was a radical environmentalist and vigorously fought against the ruthless exploitation of the natural resources of North America: atmospheric and water pollution, the clear-cutting of forests for paper production, the over-fishing of lakes and rivers and the great damage caused by the "marketing of experience", i.e., the tourist industry.

At the present time Fred operates with milder but still very effective methods. He continuously publishes reports on his research. He is the author and co-producer of many documentary films and television productions. Prof. Soal-de-Santé is in great demand as a speaker and lectures from coast to coast in the USA and Canada on ethnology, Indian natural medicine and environmentalism. The famous saying: "Man needs nature - Nature does not need Man..." comes from the "Man who talks to the trees and plants", that is, from Fred Soal-de-Santé.

Thanks to his interdisciplinary approach as philosopher and medical man, he always succeeds in arousing public interest in the vital problems confronting the world. Employing drastic examples from the field of "eco-criminality", Prof. Soal-de-Sant‚ relentlessly exposes the truth regarding the interaction between a dubious environmental policy and the consequences for the health of human beings. Thus he opens the eyes not only of the ordinary citizen but also of the half-blind wielders of economic and political power. Fred: "The conservation of the natural environment is a primary, vital and divinely vested human right which must be insisted on by every responsible being!"
Dr. Martina Kaessner Fischer