Nature & Consciousness for Longevity
Dr. Steven Ascensio, Gerardo Flores Bojorquez, Dr. Kenneth Fernandez, David Dennis, Boris Muzychuk
The presentation explores the profound interconnection between consciousness, nature, and ancestral wisdom, emphasizing consciousness as a fundamental natural property shared across living beings rather than mere brain processes. It highlights ancient practices like the Gospel of Peace's seven-day fast for self-discovery through nature, water, and sun, revealing forgotten spiritual-scientific knowledge. The discussion includes modern scientific validation of natural intelligence, water's memory, and healing frequencies, alongside promoting stewardship of Earth, indigenous medicine, and holistic well-being through retreats and cultural reconnection.
"In a world racing forward, we are invited to pause and remember how to connect with Earth, nature, and consciousness. True intelligence lies in listening to the Earth, allowing its roots and cycles to teach us harmony and balance."
Summary
- Consciousness may be a fundamental property of nature, connecting all living things beyond just brain activity. - Natural intelligence is about harmony with nature, living simply, and sustaining life without exploitation. - Books and knowledge integrate indigenous wisdom, science, and holistic medicine to promote healing through nature. - Consciousness and spirituality are interconnected, promoting stewardship of Earth and shifting humanity's mindset to abundance. - Practices like fasting, solitude, and connection with nature enable deep self-discovery and healing through ancient rituals.
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Ancient wisdom meets modern science in longevity symposium
Experts explore consciousness, nature and indigenous knowledge at El Salvador gathering
In the shadow of El Salvador's spectacular landscapes, a diverse group of healers, scientists and spiritual practitioners gathered to explore the profound connections between consciousness, nature, and human longevity at the Reclaiming Health & Longevity Symposium.
The "Nature & Consciousness for Longevity" session, held on November 11, 2025, featured presentations from Dr. Steven Ascensio, Gerardo Flores Bojorquez, Dr. Kenneth Fernandez, David Dennis and Boris Muzychuk, who together wove a tapestry of indigenous wisdom, cutting-edge science, and transformative practices.
Reimagining consciousness and natural intelligence
Dr. Gerardo opened the session by challenging conventional scientific perspectives on consciousness. "Another perspective suggests consciousness could be a more fundamental property of nature—health of nature itself—present in different forms and levels across all living things," he proposed, pushing back against the dominant view that consciousness is merely a product of brain activity.
He introduced the concept of natural intelligence as distinct from artificial intelligence, describing it as "a kind of knowing that doesn't arise from circuits or codes, but from the earth itself." This intelligence, he argued, "remembers how to be part of life. Its nature is acting with wisdom, and its life's capacity is to sustain and regenerate, adapt and maintain balance without destroying what it touches."
Indigenous wisdom as medicine
The symposium highlighted ancestral practices from across the Americas, with Dr. Ascensio connecting his scientific background with indigenous knowledge. "Before I was a doctor, I was a human being—with feelings, with emotion, and with a spiritual path," he told the audience, bridging what many perceive as separate domains.
David Dennis, who described himself as "more of an explorer" than a conventional scientist, announced the upcoming publication of "From Dirt to Medicine," the first in a series called "The Forgotten Medicine." The books aim to integrate indigenous knowledge with scientific understanding across multiple domains including water, resonance, and nutrition.
"We're changing the concept of eating from appetizer, entree, dessert to 'This will stimulate and wake me up. This one will cleanse my liver,'" Dennis explained, outlining a functional approach to food that draws on traditional wisdom from around the world.
Water, fasting and transformation
One of the most compelling narratives came from Boris Muzychuk, who shared his life-changing experience with an ancient seven-day fasting ritual described in the "Gospel of Peace," a controversial text that purportedly contains teachings from the Essenes, a Jewish sect from around 2,000 years ago.
"The book describes a seven-day fast. Now, it's not a usual fast, because this fast you have to get rid of all your possessions, you have to not tell anybody, you have to go alone to nature," Muzychuk explained. The practice involves daily rituals with spring water and sun-gazing, which he credits with profound healing.
"These guys knew how to take that mind clock and do a certain meditation and create self-hypnosis, where you can go to the deepest parts of your brain, to early childhood memories or whatever, and decondition it. You can decondition all your traumas, everything, within seven days," he said.
Stewardship and abundance
A recurring theme throughout the presentations was a call for humanity to shift from exploitation to stewardship of the Earth. Dennis articulated this vision clearly: "We're not put here to mine resources; we're put here to put more in than we take out. And that stewardship is part of our purpose—to yield more than we take. That mindset ends scarcity and moves us to an abundance for all things in all the world."
The speakers emphasized that this mindset shift requires both personal transformation and collective action. "When we learn to love ourselves, clear our misunderstandings, and forgive, we open abundance within to share with family, community, humanity, and all living things," Dennis added.
Finding silence in a noisy world
The moderator concluded the session by highlighting the importance of proactive retreat and reflection in today's distraction-filled world. "Don't wait till you get to a moment of breakdown," they advised, echoing a Chinese proverb about digging a well before thirst strikes.
The symposium will continue with experiential components, as participants visit Lake Guatepeque—classified as the eighth natural wonder of the world—and journey to mountain retreats between volcanoes for further exploration of consciousness-raising practices.
As modern healthcare increasingly recognizes the limitations of purely mechanical approaches to health and longevity, this gathering represents a growing movement to integrate ancient wisdom with contemporary science. The speakers at the Reclaiming Health & Longevity Symposium are not merely theorizing about such integration—they are living it and providing practical pathways for others to follow.
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