Thanks for sending me links for the full version of the 5 rites last week. As I've been reading it, it's brought up some questions. There is a paragraph that discusses additional benefits to the 5 rites. One is suggesting a tepid or cool bath after the 5 rites and never a cold one because it will cool the insides. Does this mean after doing the 5 rites or never take a cold bath ever? Everyday I finish with a 2 minute cold shower and have seen great benefits, so I would hate to drop it.

There are also dietary suggestions. for example, eating raw egg yolks. Did you follow this to a "t" or are these additonal suggestions?

These questions/answers may seem straight forward, but I do have comprehension issues when reading directions.(so you can imagine how fun that is working through COP!)