Peter:
>>There is, however, some
>>science to back up his work - a good place to start would be to do a
>>search on Medline on Horrobin's work on the healing effects of fats
>>on cancer.  Hilliard Sumner's work in Woodland Hills, CA and Stig
>>Erlander's work in Alta Dena, CA also corroborates Aajonus's findings
>>of the healing properties of raw fats

Deborah:
>Fascinating, obscure references, Peter.  I admire your scholarly bent!

Aajonus has led a very obscure existence until now, so it is very
natural that not many have heard of him. I am sure you agree that
obscurity does not necessarily disqualify anybody just like recognition
does not guarantee knowledge and integrity. I disagree with Aajonus on
other points than just the issue of parasites yet as long as my good
impressions of him outweigh the bad, I will remain open to try
implementing a self-tailored version of his program, and I think it is
important to remember which Aajonus also concedes that not one shoe
fits all.
I forgot to mention that John Finnegan, N.D. author of "The Facts About
Facts" also is supportive of Aajonus program.

>Now, if we accept the hypothesis (and/or evidence) that raw fats can
>heal cancer and damaged livers, shall we also accept Aajonus' bold
>extrapolation that they would also reverse trichinosis, a disease
>which doesn't exist in Aajonus' universe?

Since Aajonus, as I understand him, does not recognize trichinosis, I
am sure he does not claim to heal it. If you have gotten that
impression from me, I must have expressed myself poorly.

>Would a new acronym be in order?  RAFAs, for raw animal fats, as
>opposed to the leaner RAFs?

I like RAFA. Aajonus diet is really the raw version of a hybrid between
Sally Fallons native diet and the Neanderthin diet by Audette.

Peter:
>>If one, as I, chooses to entertain the thought that his track record
>>could quite possibly be as impressive as it is presented, I find it
>>very difficult not to give his diet some serious consideration.

Deborah:
>It's interesting to speculate on these matters, and I certainly
>respect your investigative nature.  I am just so turned off by what I
>interpret to be the glib, black & white, absolutist tone of Aajonus'
>communications that I have a hard time giving them serious
>consideration.

That aspect is definitely there, and I can certainly relate to your
frustration with it.

>In all fairness to Aajonus, though, I have not read his book, and have
>not attended his talks.

I had the book for over a year before I could see beyond its
limitations, and having just read the book now for the third time I am
finally beginning to warm up to it. What helped me was meeting him in
person and if you are interested, he will be giving a talk in South
Pasadena at the Grassroots Natural Foodstore 1119 Fair Oaks Avenue,
July 24th at 7 p.m. For directions call the store at 818-799-0156.

Peter:
>>There are many pitfalls on the path I agree but I would like to
>>believe that my ever inquisitive mind will render me immune to the
>>worst of them.

Deborah:
>Yes, I feel confident of that!

Thanks for the confidence. I just hope I can live up to it.;-)

Peter:
>>However, if I start proselytizing Aajonus's program in militant
>>NFL-type fashion claiming, while the parasites are eating away at my
>>system, that they are just cleansing out my body, I trust you will
>>tell me it is time to chill out.:-)

Deborah:
>I'll be the first!

That's what friends are for. :-)

Best, Peter
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