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Nutrition: The foods we eat are what determine the
ultimate strength and health of our body's cell. When we put fresh, raw
(live), foods into our body, it will result in healthier cells and so a healthier
body. Cells are what make up all tissue, which make up the organs. Cells are
the vital components that compose our immune system, lymphatic system, blood, bones,
nerves, and every other part of the body. If we put the wrong substances into
the body, it will eventually result in the cell degeneration, which will lead to an
overall degeneration of the entire body and thus our total health, which ultimately
means disease and death.
Exercise: Exercise is
vital for our body to get adequate oxygenation to the cells, as well as helping to
provide a way of getting toxins out of the cells. It assists the immune system
by getting the lymphatic fluids moving around the body. Exercise also
strengthens the muscles to enable us to more readily perform daily
functions.
Pure Water: Without water our body would
not be able to function. There is more and more evidence that demonstrates a
definite link between dehydration and many of the aches, pains, and disease
processes with which we suffer. Ex: ulcers, arthritis, headaches,
asthma, allergies, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and many
others.
Sunshine: Sunlight assists the body in converting
Vitamin D. It also brightens our day and improves our mental
health.
Detoxification: As you eliminate the bad
things and replace them with good things, your body will begin to cleanse itself of
all manner of toxic substances. It is important to assist the body in this
cleansing. We believe that by helping the body with skin brushing, colonics, and
other natural detoxification means, your body may begin to show rejuvenating signs
even quicker.
Fresh Air: The body can live for many days
without food, very few days without water, but only about 4 minutes without
oxygen. Fresh, unpolluted air is what we need everyday. This will insure
our body will have access to the oxygen necessary in sufficient amounts to nourish
our cells. We need to be concerned not only with the air outside, but also the
air inside. Inside air pollution is one of the biggest hazards we face in our
society today. If we could exercise every day outside in the fresh air and
sunshine, it would be to our great benefit.
Rest: So many
of us are sleep deprived. Adequate rest is necessary for the body to reach its
optimal health. The body does its best healing while asleep. That is
when the body can concentrate on healing without having to expend energy to keep you
awake, to see, or to do any of the other myriad of things we do unthinkingly while
we are awake. The best time for sleep is before midnight. There are even
hormones that the body only produces during those few hours between 10:00 p.m. and
2:00 p.m. In addition to adequate sleep during the night, if there are times
during the day when it is appropriate, a 20 - 30 minute rest time can be very
invigorating.
Trust in God: Without trust in God,
we are lost. It makes no difference what our health is, without a vital living
and loving connection with God, we have no future and no hope. Spending time
everyday with God will build our relationship with Him and we will build that trust
and we will have hope for the future and the present, regardless of the
circumstances we may face.
Attitude of Gratitude:
Be thankful in all things. No matter how bad you may think you have it, there
are others who are worse off than you. Sit down and write out at least 10
things to be thankful for each day. It may be people in your life, blessings
you have seen, blessings you haven?t seen, direction that you have been given, the
air you breathe, whatever it is think about those things throughout the day ( you
may have a difficult time stopping at just 10) and you will see your anxiety go
right out of the door!
Benevolent Spirit: Give
willingly of your time, your funds, your blessings, yourself. Give to someone
who can never hope to return the gift. Do it without expecting anything in
return, not even a thank you! Attach no strings to your gift, but do it out of
genuine love, concern, and compassion for someone else. You will be surprised
at the blessings you will receive from giving unselfishly to those less fortunate
than yourself.
Each of these 10 "Health Laws" is an important
component of the Total Healthcare Plan. If any is lacking, the body has a difficult
time reaching that ultimate goal of Total Health for the body, mind and
spirit.
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