Foreword

From the first day that this book was introduced in Germany two years ago, it was an immediate bestseller. Millions of people have changed their lives in respect to water and salt with the profound scientific information presented herein in an easy-to-read format that everyone is able to understand . We are happy to now make our English speaking readers acquainted with the subjects of Water & Salt so that they too may find better understanding and respect for these most essential elements. We also hope that thousands of doctors, scientists, alternative practitioners and therapists will embrace this natural knowledge to help mankind in a natural way.

Why was this book written? Water & Salt actually originated from an interest generated by those who attended, with increasing interest, the seminars where the scientific research and holistic understanding regarding the two natural elements of water and salt, was presented. Many attendees realized the positive health implications of these research findings while gaining a more positive outlook to their personal lives. The fact about these two most natural and simple subjects of water & salt made a lot of sense to most of the people, but many questions still remained unanswered.

It appeared that this ancient knowledge regarding the laws of nature had been lying dormant in the darkness for too long. How could we take the dusty bottles of knowledge from the cellar and give them new labels and present them anew? Although the answers to the remaining questions seemed to be self-explanatory by simple logic, many people were looking for proof. So, for you, this book is meant to be a useful and practical guide. For those of you wanting even more, this book will not only give you some scientific knowledge, but can act as a catalyst for a new, healthier and independent life.

The goal of the authors is to make the life-giving properties of water and salt understandable to everyone. Nature is less complicated than we think. In fact, with orderly simplicity, nature reveals its cosmic laws. It is only up to us to recognize and understand it again. Once we comprehend the connections, an inner impulse will ignite the change.

This precious knowledge shall not be kept within a small circle of scientifically trained people. With the public's growing interest in the subject of water and salt, this book has been written in a holistically minded way for the average person. The expectations of this book will be fulfilled when the individual reader will experience an impulse for change, not only to recognize the purpose of life, but also to experience it. Our whole life is a continuously developing process towards a higher state of consciousness.

Reading this book will demystify the mysterious and provide a new outlook, one which may challenge many of the old dogmas and credos. Many will feel the urge to reevaluate their present views. But we also encourage our readers to accept this knowledge with a critical eye. Real knowledge comes only from your own experience. Listen to your inner voice and then make your own practical experiences. Be suspicious when things are changed from their original state. Our aim is not only to inform, but also to inspire and motivate our readers to recognize creation not only on the outside but to experience it on the inside. Real Life must be experienced! Experience real life!

We wish you much success along your path to your new way of life!

Peter Ferreira and Dr. med. Barbara Hendel, August 2003

Himalayan Crystal Salt™ is one of the most profound re-discoveries of our time. For centuries, the energy/information content, in the form of vital mineral elements locked away within these perfectly formed crystals of mineral rich salt, were utilized by doctors for treating most every disorder known to humans, and with unfailing success. Recently. this ancient knowledge was once again uncovered by biophysicists and brought to light in the acclaimed book, Water&Salt, The Essence of Life , by Dr. med Barbara Hendel and biophysicist Peter Ferreira.

We're honored to present excerpts from the book here in these pages. We highlight their contributions as professionals in their respective fields and provide some insight into the profound, inherent energy which makes up the world around us.

Dr. Med. Barbara Hendel studied Medicine at Ludwig-Maximilian University in Munich, Germany, and has been working as a holistic health practitioner for over 20 years. Her focus has been on naturopathic medicine, especially on bio-energetic methods. She has a special interest in supporting those students who have fallen through the cracks of allopathic medicine by showing them holistic, alternative approaches. Since 1993, Dr. Hendel heads a clinic for bio-regulatory therapies, preventative medicine and regeneration. She has successfully managed to synthesize the allopathic with the naturopathic approach.

Peter Ferreira (1965), Biophysicist, is head of a scientific research project on the biophysical connection between water and salt. Mr. Ferreira is the director of the Institute for Biophysical Research, and represents the countries of Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and the U.S., focusing in the fields of water and salt research. His career path was influenced early on while growing up in his hometown Salzberg (Eng., salt mountain), near Berchtesdgaden, home of one of Germany's largest salt mines and salt manufacturing plants. Influenced by his holistic, vegetarian upbringing, Mr. Ferreira dedicated himself, at an early age, to acquire an understanding of the ethical and metaphysical principles of consciousness. While pursuing his career, he lived several years abroad in the U.S., Portugal and Poland. During this time Mr. Ferreira continued to be fascinated with water and salt and has become recognized by millions as the leading authority on the subjects. He has made numerous television appearances and he lectures nationally as well as internationally on the subject. It is his greatest interest to convey the scientific connection between life-force, geometry and consciousness, in a basic form, accessible to the lay person.

About The Authors