Diary of a 40-day Therapeutic Water Fast
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The first print run of 5,000 copies sold out within 40 days of the book's release. So far, over 20,000 copies have been sold, with hundreds and thousands of people starting to fast after reading it. The book has been reprinted.
Limits only exist in our minds.Limits only exist in our minds.
Cezar Elisei gave up the hustle and bustle of life as a journalist in the written press and on television to lay a new foundation for his daily life. The radical change was also made possible thanks to the water-only fast, an ancient method whose virtues he strongly supports.
Water fasting acts on four levels: emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual. Following a 40-day water fast, the author himself was cured of several ailments, including colon problems, heart arrhythmias, and blood circulation issues.
Testimonials
“So far, Cezar is the first of my acquaintances who has kept this fast for 40 days, only with water. I prayed for him, with no small emotion, that he would complete the fast safely and that nothing bad would happen to him. Praise God that he finished it well! Now I confess that his determination gave me great courage to start fasting only with water—first for shorter periods, and then, as long as the Lord will allow. I was also delighted by Cezar’s idea of writing a fasting diary, unadorned and honest, through which he could share with those who wish to fast all the experience he has accumulated.”
(Protosinghel Iustin Petre, Abbot of the “Saint John Cassian” Monastery, Constanța)
“People often hope that the miracle will happen by itself, without effort. Therapeutic fasting brings the miracle of healing only in association with the practice of prayer and with faith in God, who mediates the grace of healing so simply, without expense or adverse effects. And because those who have already tried it speak of the peace and reconciliation with oneself obtained in a short time, it becomes clear that it is worth trying, at least once, the therapy of fasting with water alone.”
(Clinical Psychologist Ioan Gotcă, Mental Health Center “Dr. Ghelerter”, Iași)
My Way. Christian Diet and Natural Nutrition
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The first print run of 2,000 copies sold out within 6 months of the book's release. It was reprinted.
Cezar Elisei – “My Path” – a metamorphosis of consciousness
Ionel Miron, Member of the Romanian Academy of Scientists
From the very first moment I learned about “My Path”, first through the vibrant voice of Cezar Elisei and then by reading the book—on which I was personally congratulated by its editor, Adriana Nazarciuc—I had the revelation that I had encountered a rara avis, a fluid consciousness that seems to flow into one’s own existence.
I then read Cezar Elisei’s confession regarding the purpose of the book, which is to challenge readers to self-knowledge by “referring to the same Truth.”
And, almost instantly, I wondered whether I would have the courage—the liberating force—to reveal my own path to others, in the hope that at least some of them might benefit.
For Cezar Elisei, that liberating force was the shocking experience of unhappiness, precisely at a time when he considered himself a fulfilled man, a true man, free to satisfy his desires, including, as he himself says: “he eats a lot, drinks a lot, and does whatever he wants! That is, he stubbornly insists that everything be the way he wants it. The less he takes anything into account, the more manly he is…”
But all this apparent freedom led him, almost imperceptibly, to a weight of 108 kg, with the prospect of obesity which, by reducing his inclination toward physical activity, opened the way to respiratory insufficiency, connected to heart dysfunction, resulting in reduced oxygen supply to the body—especially to the brain—a condition from which the quality of life becomes increasingly difficult to control.
This explains the force and the stark sincerity with which Cezar Elisei confesses his transformation: “My mind was pagan, and now it is spiritual.” In another context, the motivation appears as follows: “I did not discern its face (of the Truth, ed.) until I lost a significant amount of weight (25 kg, ed.) and until I changed in my approach to life.”
The transformation revealed in “My Path” occurred fundamentally at the level of consciousness—the only dimension that, as the author states, “can reduce dependence on matter (the aspects of material life—desires, instincts).”
Thus, I found myself before a model individual who has confessed to himself—openly and in writing—with conviction, in a “permanent search for refinement, for the elevation of consciousness.”
And I naturally asked myself: to what thresholds, to what horizons, can Cezar Elisei elevate his consciousness?
In order to outline an argumentative and quantifiable answer, we used the method of calibrating energy fields on the scale of consciousness developed by Hawkins (2009).
Map of the Scale of Consciousness (Hawkins, 2009)
Levels of Truth (≥ 200)
View of God | Self-perception | Standard | Level | Emoție | Process |
Self | Este | enlightment | 700–1000 | Inefabil | Conștiință pură |
One | Desăvârșit | Pace | 600 | Extaz | enlightment |
One | Complet | Bucurie | 540 | Serenitate | TRANSFIGURATION |
Loving | Blând | Iubire | 500 | Reverență | disclosure |
Înțelept | Semnificativ | Rațiune | 400 | Înțelegere | Abstracție |
Merciful | Armonios | Acceptare | 350 | Iertare | Transcend |
Inspiring | Plin de speranță | Bunăvoință | 310 | Optimism | Intenție |
empowered | Satisfăcător | Neutralitate | 250 | Încredere | Release |
Lenient | Făcător | Curaj | 200 | Afirmare | mandate |
Levels of falsehood
View of God | Self-perception | Standard | Level | Emoție | Process |
Indifferent | Exigent | Mândrie | 175 | Ironie | vanity |
Vengeful | Antagonic | Mânie | 150 | Ură | Aggression |
ungrateful | Dezamăgitor | Dorință | 125 | Dorință mistuitoare | Enslavement |
punitive | Înspăimântător | Frică | 100 | Anxietate | Withdrawal |
Impassive | Tragic | Suferință | 75 | Regret | Discouragement |
condemnatory | Lipsit de speranță | Apatie | 50 | Disperare | Abdication |
Vindictive | Malefic | Vină | 30 | Vinovăție | Distrugere |
Disprețuitor | Urâtor | Rușine | 20 | Umilire | Eliminare |
Map of the Scale of Consciousness (Hawkins)
Levels of Truth (≥ 200)
Level | Calibration | State | Emotion | Process | View of God | View of Self |
700–1000 | Enlightenment | Pure Consciousness | Ineffable | Illumination | Self | Pure Consciousness |
600 | Peace | Bliss | Ecstasy | Illumination | One | Complete |
540 | Joy | Serenity | Love | Transfiguration | Loving | Benign |
500 | Love | Reverence | Love | Revelation | Loving | Loving |
400 | Reason | Understanding | Interest | Abstraction | Wise | Meaningful |
350 | Acceptance | Forgiveness | Trust | Transcendence | Merciful | Harmonious |
310 | Willingness | Optimism | Hope | Intention | Inspiring | Positive |
250 | Neutrality | Release | Trust | Release | Permitting | Satisfactory |
200 | Courage | Affirmation | Courage | Empowerment | Enabling | Capable |
Levels of Falsehood (< 200)
Level | Calibration | State | Emotion | Process | View of God | View of Self |
175 | Pride | Scorn | Contempt | Inflation | Indifferent | Arrogant |
150 | Anger | Hatred | Anger | Aggression | Vengeful | Antagonistic |
125 | Desire | Craving | Desire | Enslavement | Denying | Disappointing |
100 | Fear | Anxiety | Fear | Withdrawal | Punishing | Helpless |
75 | Grief | Regret | Sadness | Discouragement | Condemning | Tragic |
50 | Apathy | Despair | Hopelessness | Abdication | Condemning | Hopeless |
30 | Guilt | Blame | Guilt | Destruction | Vindictive | Evil |
20 | Shame | Humiliation | Shame | Elimination | Despising | Miserable |
It is therefore relatively easy for us to observe that, in “My Path”, Cezar Elisei has sincerely revealed a significant part of the attributes of his consciousness, both from the levels of falsehood and, more importantly, from the levels of truth. This seems only natural, since the wide range of these attributes can be compared to the brilliant vision of Mihai Eminescu, who places us all in the same condition:“We are all equally slaves to the same chain of passions, whether weak or strong, whether geniuses or fools.”
A Divine inspiration saved Cezar Elisei from the levels of falsehood and guided him toward the levels of truth, a transformation embodied in “My Path” through the desire to become “an example, a divine symphony conducted by himself,” and through the awareness of the only way to attain perfection—by achieving harmony between spirit, soul, and body.
I would also like to mention, with admiration, the first step of self-perception: that of forging a new path, grounded in courage and the desire for self-affirmation (calibrated at 200), within a process of self-empowerment.
By undertaking the demanding effort of discovering and practising a new way of living—physically, spiritually, mentally, and emotionally—we find him filled with hope and goodwill (310), welcoming us with optimism and with the intention of maintaining this “unconditional devotion from the first to the final stage.”
Having attained gentleness and love for himself and for others (500), he experiences the revelation of reverence for this new way of life.
The awareness of the only path to perfection and inner peace (600), through harmony between spirit, soul, and body, leads him in a state of ecstasy toward enlightenment.
To make the meaning of enlightenment more accessible, we turn to the words attributed to the Dalai Lama:
“Every day, as soon as you wake up, think: Today I am fortunate to be alive; I have a precious human life, and I will not waste it. I will use all my energy to grow, to open my heart to others, and to attain enlightenment for the benefit of all beings. I will have kind thoughts toward others; I will not be angry with them or think ill of them. I will help others as much as I can.”
I carry with joy in my heart the conviction that Cezar Elisei wrote “My Path” with others in mind, aspiring toward enlightenment.
With the same joy, I recommend the book “My Path” to all those who strive toward becoming more fully human through faith and Divine Truth. „Calea mea” tuturor celor care tind spre umanizare prin credință și Adevărul divin.
Colon Health. Colon Hydrotherapy
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We are translating for the first time into Romanian the book Colon Health by Norman W. Walker (USA), the inventor of fresh fruit and vegetable juices. A pioneer in the field, he strongly influenced this type of dietary approach in the West between 1930–1980, and continues to remain relevant today through both his books and his contribution to the development of juicing machines.
The Therapeutic Fasting Association of Romania has brought this work, as well as its author, to the forefront of the Romanian market, at a time when, more than ever, we are witnessing the emergence of numerous health conditions for which colon cleansing may represent a possible remedy.
Based on the experience gained from organizing fasting retreats, which have so far involved nearly 1,000 participants, we have observed that at least 30% of them suffered from constipation or urgently required a more effective method of colon cleansing than enemas. In some cases, after this procedure was applied, we observed that the interior of the colon is difficult to cleanse, especially in individuals who do not consume sufficient water, do not consume enough fibre (fresh fruits and vegetables), do not engage in adequate physical activity (walking at least 6 km per day), and, most importantly, follow an unbalanced diet—consuming predominantly proteins (meat), sweets, and pastry products, and too few alkaline foods such as fruits and greens. Individuals who suffer from bloating may also benefit from this procedure, as well as those whose body odour is strong—whether referring to perspiration or breath. A body that is internally clean does not emit unpleasant odours.
Among the signs of colon toxicity, we may mention frequent headaches, apathy, fatigue, lack of energy, exhaustion, difficulty waking up in the morning, irritability, dark circles under the eyes, irregular bowel movements, muscle pain, bloating, insomnia, and other such conditions that together form a typical clinical picture for individuals with a hectic lifestyle and irregular meals, both in quantity and quality.
The hydrocolon therapy procedure represents one of the greatest benefits we can offer to an overburdened colon that has been subjected for years—sometimes decades—to chemical substances (from processed foods), alcohol abuse, confectionery and pastry products, and sugars, all of which are primary contributors to the formation of mucus and plaque in the colon.
The method consists of repeatedly introducing 2–3 litres of warm water into the colon; this is followed by abdominal massage to soften and detach accumulated toxic residues from the colon walls, after which the intestinal contents are expelled through a special tubing system. All of this takes place while the patient is lying on their back. The procedure lasts approximately 60 minutes.
Colon Health
After this therapy, the patient experiences a notable lightness in the body, no longer feels bloated, gains improved mental clarity, is less irritable, and bowel function becomes regulated according to the well-established principle:
“one meal – one bowel movement”, considered an optimal frequency following food intake.
From experience, we can state that hydrocolon therapy should initially be performed repeatedly until most accumulated residues are eliminated from the colon—typically between 3 and 12 sessions, spaced a few days apart. For maintaining the health of the large intestine, it is recommended to repeat the procedure twice a year, similar to other routine medical check-ups such as visiting the dentist.
Regarding colon cleansing in conjunction with fasting, this procedure may be performed 1–3 times before a water fast, and occasionally during periods of food abstinence.Enemas are not replaced by hydrocolon therapy—both procedures are maintained during fasting. Enemas are performed daily (at least once in the morning, or both morning and evening in the case of overweight or highly toxic individuals). Hydrocolon therapy is performed every 3–4 days if the fast extends beyond 10 days.In cases of repeated colon cleansing, probiotics should be taken at the end of the procedure.
Cezar Elisei,
President of the Therapeutic Fasting Association
July 2022
Table of Contents
Preface ………………………………………………… 7
Author’s Biography ………………………………… 11
- Vibrant Health ……………………………………… 15
The Colon and the Health of Your Body
Your Body Needs Attention …………………… 15
Cause of Death? – Neglect of the Colon …… 18
Your Colon and the Foods You Eat ………… 18
The Colon – The Body’s Sewage System …… 20
- Constipation – The Greatest Enemy
of Your Body ………………………………………… 23
What Is Constipation? …………………………… 23
How Does Constipation Affect Colon Function? … 24
A Hospital Stay… Cancelled …………………… 27
- Colon Therapy ……………………………………… 29
What Exactly Is Colon Irrigation? ………………… 29
What About Diarrhoea? ………………………… 33
The Dangerous Business
of Laxatives and Cathartics …………………… 35
A Healthy Colon – A Lifelong Practice ……… 37
- The Hypothalamus: The Control Center
of Your Body ………………………………………… 41
What Are the Vibrations of Cosmic Energy? … 43
The Body’s Reception Station for
Cosmic Energy Vibrations ……………………… 46
Your Hypothalamus Is Always on Alert …… 46
The Pituitary Gland – Neighbor of the Hypothalamus … 49
- Keeping a Clear Mind …………………………… 55
Your Eyes ………………………………………………… 55
Your Ears and Their Disorders ……………… 61
Nasal Catarrh and Asthma …………………… 65
Hay Fever ………………………………………… 69
Tonsils: Should We Keep Them? …………… 72
What About a Sore Throat? …………………… 81
The Spine and
Its Distribution Network …… 83
- The Body’s Vital Center
The Trachea …………………………………………… 91
The Esophagus …………………………………… 94
The Bronchi and the Lungs …………………… 96
The Thyroid Gland ……………………………… 99
The Thymus Gland ……………………………… 104
The Heart ………………………………………… 109
The Diaphragm ………………………………… 115
- The Processing Center ………………………… 117
The Stomach ………………………………………… 117
The Pylorus ……………………………………… 122
The Liver ………………………………………… 123
The Gallbladder ………………………………… 128
The Pancreas …………………………………… 130
The Spleen ……………………………………… 132
Enema Equipment ……………………………… 134
The Appendix …………………………………… 135
The Adrenal Glands …………………………… 139
- The Reproductive Organs
and Their Effect on the Colon ………………… 143
Male Organs …………………………………… 144
The Prostate Gland …………………………… 146
Female Organs ………………………………… 148
The Mammary Glands ………………………… 153
- The Filtering and Elimination Center …… 159
The Kidneys ………………………………………… 159
The Urinary Bladder …………………………… 164
- Connective Tissue and Vitamin C ………… 167
- The Terrible Result of Neglecting the Colon … 171
Healing, a Laborious Gift. The Water Fast
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The Therapeutic Fasting Association (APT) makes this book available to the public as a gesture of gratitude toward Dr. Ioan Anton (Monk Marcu, Sihăstria Rarău Monastery, Suceava), as well as in appreciation of the relationship he developed with Cezar Elisei, President of APT—a friendship grounded in their shared love for God and for water fasting.
Dr. Ioan Anton (Monk Marcu) has practised water fasting repeatedly, studying its effects on himself, and only after examining them through the lens of his medical training did he decide to share this unique experience with those interested, presenting it as a Christian Orthodox account of the remarkable effects of therapeutic fasting.
The book presents, in a concise manner, the benefits of water fasting, along with examples of addressing certain health conditions through abstinence from food, all placed within a medical context that is particularly important today, when we increasingly encounter fewer physicians who recognise the extraordinary value of fasting for health.
This material is especially significant because it offers a contemporary testimony from a physician-monk regarding a natural—one might say divine—approach to addressing health problems, beyond treatment exclusively through medication and allopathic medicine.
The 40-day Sugar Fast
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We are translating The 40-day Sugar Fast in order to make accessible to the Romanian public a profound spiritual search that has been present in Western countries for some time, expressed through medium- and long-term dietary restriction.
Just as biohacking practices have emerged in Silicon Valley—where IT professionals refrain from eating for 3–4 consecutive days to enhance their mental performance—this book likewise offers the opportunity to discover that, by giving up sugar and all sweet foods for 40 days, we may uncover previously unexplored spiritual paths, forgotten truths, or simply remarkable and revealing insights, alongside a significantly improved state of health.
The promise of the Therapeutic Fasting Association to the Romanian public—to produce specialised works in the fields of natural nutrition, fasting, and spiritual life—is now fulfilled through this publication, which stands as an invitation to step out of routine and enter the realm of those who consciously observe their lives and cooperate with God so as not to fall into temptation (including dietary temptation).
Fasting Can Save Your Life
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We make available to the public what may be the most appreciated work of Dr. Herbert Shelton (1895–1985), “Fasting Can Save Your Life.”
With a career of over 60 years dedicated to human health, Dr. Shelton is considered the patriarch of natural hygiene in the United States and beyond, representing a central figure in the revival of approaches to healing without medication, based on the power of natural elements and the body’s own resources.
We are pleased to bring into circulation this book, translated into dozens of languages and sold in over 20 million copies worldwide, with hundreds of editions and reprints. The book provides guidance on how to begin, sustain, and properly conclude a therapeutic fast. The reading experience is unique, marked by the author’s ease in addressing topics often considered taboo and by the clarity gained from his daily experience with patients who have undertaken medium- and long-term fasting (15–40 days).
This book is essential reading for those who wish to support the physiological and philosophical reasons for undertaking a longer fast, offering strong arguments for related discussions. At the same time, it represents a foundational work for physicians and researchers seeking scientific insight into the essence and benefits of long-term fasting.
The Art of Healing Any Disease (Without Drugs or Surgery)
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This work is one of the most important books ever written on prevention and natural regeneration.
Louis Kuhne explains clearly, without false promises, how the body functions and how it can be supported through simple and validated methods: digestive rest, elimination, local baths, breathing, and rhythm.
This is the first time the book has been published in Romanian in a contemporary edition, adapted for today’s reader. A fundamental text that has preserved its clarity and strength for over a century since its publication.
Not by chance did Mahatma Gandhi consider it one of the books that changed his life.
I recommend it to all those who wish to understand the real causes of illness and to rediscover the wisdom of the body. This book does not oppose medicine; rather, it strengthens it by offering an essential ally: prevention.
Cardiology Toolkit
Preț 45 de lei (www.editurarevisteitimpul.ro)
Cardiology Toolkit is not just a book, but a reliable guide for those who wish to develop confidence as physicians in the care of cardiac patients. It was created with the mission of transforming complex information into clear, accessible tools that can be applied immediately at the patient’s bedside.
Structured in 10 chapters, the work covers the entire patient journey—from initial assessment, necessary investigations, and standard medication, to the management of emergencies and the establishment of long-term therapeutic goals.
Its pocket format, illustrative diagrams, and clinically filtered information make it an indispensable companion for:
- medical students at the beginning of their training,
- residents learning to make quick and accurate decisions,
- young physicians from related specialties involved in the care of cardiovascular patients.
Cardiology Toolkit is more than a manual—it is a companion in the process of medical formation, a support during on-call duties, and a trusted ally when every moment counts.
Confessional Guide after the Aerial Toll-Houses
This guide for a proper confession is a gentle call toward the healing of the soul, a path of return to the light. It does not judge or frighten, but rather kindles a light in those hidden places of the heart where the conscience has been wounded.
Its unusual form—that of the aerial toll-houses—arose from the words and profound experiences lived during fasting and repentance retreats held for many years at Neamț Monastery. This small work should not be seen as an image of fear, but as an icon of self-examination, a radiography of the soul seeking peace.
In confession, a person does not stand before a judge, but before a physician of wounded souls. This guide helps the penitent open their heart without fear, in order to be healed by Christ, “the Physician of souls and bodies.”
The work is part of the collection Medicine of the Soul and Inner Healing, a natural continuation of the collection Preventive Medicine and Natural Regeneration of the Therapeutic Fasting Association. If the first collection heals the body, this one heals the soul—and both meet in the same science of a pure life.This guide prepares confession with care and discernment, reaching even the hidden corners of the heart, while also offering guidance and solutions for healing. For God does not seek flawless people, but hearts that return. At the Therapeutic Fasting Association, we remain faithful to our promise: to work tirelessly in the Lord’s vineyard, for our healing and the healing of our fellow human beings.
EDIȚIA COMPLETĂ POSTUL TERAPEUTIC: SOMA. ANIMA. PNEVMA. Cezar Elisei
O lucrare amplă și interdisciplinară despre postul terapeutic, construită la intersecția dintre știință, experiență clinică, tradiție și viață duhovnicească.
Mai mult decât două volume, această ediție reprezintă un demers extensiv de documentare și sinteză asupra relației dintre hrană, corp, minte, conștiință și sens.
Volumul I – SOMA. ANIMA. explorează arhitectura biologică și geografia lăuntrică a postului (corpul, metabolismul, boala, prevenția și interioritatea).
Volumul II – PNEVMA. aprofundează phronema: conștiința, discernământul și libertatea interioară.
Împreună, cele două volume conturează o perspectivă completă asupra postului terapeutic: de la biologie la conștiință, de la mecanismele fiziologice la transformarea lăuntrică a omului.
Două volume. O singură lucrare. Drumul complet al postului: de la biologie la conștiință.
- ediție cartonată premium;
- peste 2000 de pagini;
- bibliografie vastă;
- peste 600 de studii analizate;
- mii de note de subsol;
- documentare desfășurată pe parcursul mai multor ani;
- rigoare, discernământ și experiență directă.
Această lucrare nu a fost concepută ca o lectură de consum rapid, ci ca un instrument de studiu, reflecție și revenire, destinat să rămână activ în viața cititorului pentru mult timp.
VOLUMUL I
SOMA. ANIMA.
Arhitectura biologică și geografia lăuntrică a postului
Un volum amplu, cartonat, de 1296 de pagini, dedicat fundamentelor științifice și terapeutice ale postului.
Postul este analizat ca stare metabolică adaptativă, nu ca înfometare: cu efecte asupra autofagiei, inflamației, sensibilității la insulină, microbiomului, sănătății cerebrale și rezervei biologice.
Lucrarea reunește contribuții din neuroștiințe, metabolism, fiziologie, psihologie și medicină integrativă, într-o construcție amplă, documentată și critică.
O carte pentru cei care vor să înțeleagă serios ce se petrece în corp și în psihic atunci când postul este practicat cu rigoare, prudență și discernământ.
VOLUMUL II
PNEVMA
Înțelepciunea postului. Înălțarea în conștiință
Un volum cartonat, de 1000 de pagini, despre postul ca drum de limpezire, discernământ și libertate interioară.
Aici, postul nu mai este privit doar ca intervenție asupra trupului, ci ca lucrare a întregii ființe: minte, inimă, voință, trup și duh.
Volumul aprofundează phronema, trezvia, foamea de Dumnezeu, lupta cu patimile, igiena minții și sensul duhovnicesc al hranei.
În dialog cu Scriptura, Sfinții Părinți, psihologia contemporană și experiența ascetică, PNEVMA propune o reflecție profundă asupra omului modern și a nevoii sale de reașezare interioară.