Merkabah is a Hebrew word found in the Old Testament of the Bible that means vehicle or chariot. The merkabah is described in the Hebrew Bible. It is an energetic “envelope” or protector that develops around one’s physical body at a certain time in one’s mental and spiritual development. It adds life to the body and to the soul, helps to perfect the body and the soul, heals illness, and prolongs life, possibly indefinitely.
http://drlwilson.com/Articles/MERKABA%20SCIENCE.htm
Wow. Check this out! Apparently, vegetarians are out of the running..... I guess that might be news to a few, eh? One or two bad comments in there too....
As for ascension:
* looks around whistling*..."demonstrations of it occur in movies such as The Wizard Of Oz, and others, as well."
"Good works also means the intent or desire to help others, and not just live selfishly. This can help speed up the development of the merkabah."
So you don't need to actually help people, just have the intention or desire to? New age nonsense....