Pure air, sunlight, abstemiousness, rest, exercise, proper diet, the use of water, trust in divine power
—these are the true remedies. Every person should have a knowledge of nature’s remedial agencies
and how to apply them. It is essential both to understand the principles involved in the treatment of
the sick and to have a practical training that will enable one rightly to use this knowledge.
The use of natural remedies requires an amount of care and effort that many are not willing to give.
Nature’s process of healing and upbuilding is gradual, and to the impatient it seems slow. The
surrender of hurtful indulgences requires sacrifice. But in the end it will be found that nature,
untrammeled, does its work wisely and well. Those who persevere in obedience to its laws will reap
the reward in health of body and health of mind.
Too little attention is generally given to the preservation of health. It is far better to prevent disease
than to know how to treat it when contracted. It is the duty of every person, for one’s own sake, and
for the sake of humanity, to inform himself or herself in regard to the laws of life and
conscientiously to obey them. All need to become acquainted with that most wonderful of all
organisms, the human body. They should understand the functions of the various organs and the
dependence of one upon another for the healthy action of all. They should study the influence of the
mind upon the body, and of the body upon the mind, and the laws by which they are governed.
We cannot be too often reminded that health does not depend on chance. It is a result of obedience
to law. This is recognized by the contestants in athletic games and trials of strength. These men and
women make the most careful preparation. They submit to thorough training and strict discipline.
Every physical habit is carefully regulated. They know that neglect, excess, or carelessness, which
weakens or cripples any organ or function of the body, would ensure defeat….