TODAY'S WORDS OF WISDOM

Theme for April: "Ancient Health Secrets Exposed" 

 Most of the practical secrets for this month are taken from one of America's most respected and prolific female writer on health, Ellen G. White.

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Secret #3: Training of the Voice

"The training of the voice has an important place in physical culture, since it tends to expand and strengthen the lungs, and thus to ward off disease. To ensure correct delivery in reading and speaking, see that the abdominal muscles have full play in breathing and that the respiratory organs are unrestricted. Let the strain come on the muscles of the abdomen rather than on those of the throat. Great weariness and serious disease of the throat and lungs may thus be prevented. Careful attention should be given to securing distinct articulation, smooth, well-modulated tones, and a not-too-rapid delivery. This will not only promote health, but will add greatly to the agreeableness and efficiency of the student's work." {Education 199.1}

Note: The benefits of  the proper use of the voice

1. Tends to expand and strengthen the lungs and wards of disease

2. Great weariness and serious disease of the throat and lungs may be prevented

3. Greatly promotes health

APPLICATION: As of today what can I do to benefit from the proper use of my voice?

 

Secret #4: Perfect Cleanliness

"Scrupulous cleanliness is essential to both physical and mental health. Impurities are constantly thrown off from the body through the skin. Its millions of pores are quickly clogged unless kept clean by frequent bathing, and the impurities which should pass off through the skin become an additional burden to the other eliminating organs. Most persons would receive benefit from a cool or tepid bath every day, morning or evening. Instead of increasing the liability to take cold, a bath, properly taken, fortifies against cold, because it improves the circulation; the blood is brought to the surface, and a more easy and regular flow is obtained. The mind and the body are alike invigorated. The muscles become more flexible, the intellect is made brighter. The bath is a soother of the nerves. Bathing helps the bowels, the stomach, and the liver, giving health and energy to each, and it promotes digestion. It is important also that the clothing be kept clean. The garments worn absorb the waste matter that passes off through the pores; if they are not frequently changed and washed, the impurities will be reabsorbed.

"Every form of uncleanliness tends to disease. Death-producing germs abound in dark, neglected corners, in decaying refuse, in dampness and mold and must. No waste vegetables or heaps of fallen leaves should be allowed to remain near the house to decay and poison the air. Nothing unclean or decaying should be tolerated within the home. In towns or cities regarded perfectly healthful, many an epidemic of fever has been traced to decaying matter about the dwelling of some careless householder. Perfect cleanliness, plenty of sunlight, careful attention to sanitation in every detail of the home life, are essential to freedom from disease and to the cheerfulness and vigor of the inmates of the home." {Ministry of Healing 276.5}

Benefits of a Daily Bath

1. Fortifies against colds

2. Improves circulation

3. Blood is brought to the surface, and  a more easy flow is obtained

4. The mind and body are invigorated

5. The muscles become flexible

6. The intellect is made brighter

7. Soothes the nerves

8. Aids in the bowels, the stomach, and the liver, giving health and energy to each

9. Promotes digestion

APPLICATION: What steps can I take as of today to improve my personal and environmental hygiene  so that I can reap the great benefits of doing so?

  Theme for March: "Ancient Health Secrets Exposed"