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Healthful Living

by Ellen G. White

Medical Missionary Board · Battle Creek, Mich. · 1898

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Contents

  1. PREFACE.3
  2. KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS.4
  3. HEALTHFUL LIVING.9
  4. CHAPTER I.9
  5. OUR BODIES, TEMPLES OF THE HOLY GHOST.9
  6. God’s Workmanship.9
  7. Creation’s Crown.10
  8. Personal Rights.10
  9. Mind Supreme.11
  10. Christ in Man.11
  11. Service.11
  12. CHAPTER II.13
  13. DUTY TO STUDY THE LAWS OF LIFE.13
  14. Physiology as a Study.13
  15. Ignorance of Physical Laws.14
  16. How to Reduce Mortality.15
  17. Learn in Youth.15
  18. In Plain Language16
  19. Duty of Ministers.16
  20. CHAPTER III.17
  21. THE GREAT DECALOGUE.17
  22. Character of God.17
  23. Obedience to Law.17
  24. Physical Sin.17
  25. Blessings Follow Obedience.18
  26. Heredity.18
  27. Knowledge a Duty.19
  28. CHAPTER IV.20
  29. NATURAL LAW PART OF THE LAW OF GOD.20
  30. Natural Law Divine.20
  31. Physical Sin.21
  32. CHAPTER V.22
  33. BLESSINGS FROM OBEYING NATURAL LAW.22
  34. Co-operation.22
  35. Adherence to Principle.23
  36. CHAPTER VI.24
  37. THE CONSEQUENCE OF VIOLATING NATURAL LAW.24
  38. Cause of Sickness.24
  39. Diseased Souls.24
  40. We Reap What We Sow.25
  41. Control of Will.25
  42. Satan Taunting God.25
  43. CHAPTER VII.27
  44. NATURAL LAW; HOW VIOLATED.27
  45. General Statements.27
  46. Indulgence of Appetite.27
  47. Lack of Exercise.28
  48. CHAPTER VIII.29
  49. HEALTH.29
  50. General Statements.29
  51. Circulation.30
  52. Faith and Practise.30
  53. How to Preserve Health.30
  54. CHAPTER IX.32
  55. HEALTH REFORM.32
  56. Light Given.32
  57. Common Sense in Health Reform.33
  58. Duty of Ministers.33
  59. Avoid Extremes.34
  60. The Educational Process.35
  61. Relation of Health Reform to the Present Closing Work.36
  62. An Entering Wedge.36
  63. Preparation for Loud Cry.36
  64. Prejudice Removed.37
  65. Object of Health Reform.38
  66. Relation of Health Reform to Spirituality.38
  67. Control of the Will.38
  68. Light Unheeded.39
  69. The Influence of Habit.39
  70. Effects upon the Mind.40
  71. Morals Corrupted.41
  72. A Living Sacrifice.42
  73. God’s Plan.43
  74. The Kingdom Within.44
  75. Our Duty to Others.44
  76. CHAPTER X.45
  77. VITAL VIGOR AND ENERGY.45
  78. General Statements.45
  79. Conditions Conducive to Health and Vigor.45
  80. The Bible.45
  81. Exercise.46
  82. Pure Air.46
  83. Sleep.46
  84. Bathing.46
  85. Influence of the Mind.47
  86. Conditions Unfavorable to Strength and Vigor.47
  87. Irregular Habits.47
  88. Overwork.47
  89. Impure Air.48
  90. A Disturbed Mind.48
  91. Errors in Diet.48
  92. Cold Food.48
  93. Children.49
  94. Students.49
  95. Overworked Stomachs.49
  96. Improper Clothing.50
  97. Rearing Children.50
  98. Vice.50
  99. Drugs51
  100. Unsocial Surroundings.51
  101. CHAPTER XI.52
  102. DISEASE AND PROVIDENCE.52
  103. Disease the Result of Natural Causes.52
  104. God not Responsible for Disease.53
  105. CHAPTER XII.54
  106. THE INFLUENCE OF DISEASE UPON THE MIND AND MORALS.54
  107. Mental Depression.54
  108. Moral Insensibility.54
  109. God Misrepresented.55
  110. CHAPTER XIII.56
  111. HEREDITY.56
  112. Habits Repeated.56
  113. Transmission of Disease.57
  114. Parents Sin against Children.57
  115. Mental and Moral Effects of Heredity.58
  116. Physical Effects of Heredity.58
  117. CHAPTER XIV.60
  118. CAUSES OF DISEASE.60
  119. Predisposing Causes.60
  120. Heredity.60
  121. Impure Air.61
  122. Imperfect Breathing.61
  123. Indoor Life.61
  124. Improper Die61
  125. Overeating.62
  126. Flesh Foods.62
  127. Stimulants.63
  128. Improper Clothing.64
  129. Exposure to Cold.65
  130. Damp Rooms.65
  131. Drugs.65
  132. The Condition of the Mind.65
  133. Secret Vice.66
  134. Exciting Causes.66
  135. Unhygienic Surroundings.66
  136. Flesh Diet.67
  137. CHAPTER XV.68
  138. RESISTANCE AGAINST DISEASE.68
  139. General Statements.68
  140. The Power of the Will.68
  141. Temperance.68
  142. Nourishment.68
  143. Exercise.69
  144. Bathing.69
  145. Clothing.69
  146. Unselfish Work.69
  147. CHAPTER XVI.71
  148. VENTILATION.71
  149. General Statements.71
  150. Ventilation of the Sleeping-Room.71
  151. Ventilation in the Sick-Room.71
  152. Benefits of Pure Air.72
  153. Harmful Effects of Impure Air.72
  154. CHAPTER XVII.74
  155. APPETITE.74
  156. CHAPTER XVIII.76
  157. DIET.76
  158. General Statements.76
  159. Cooking.76
  160. Proper Food.78
  161. Preparation of Food.79
  162. Palatability.79
  163. Bread80
  164. Variety.81
  165. Food Combinations.82
  166. Number of Meals.83
  167. Errors in Diet.85
  168. Condition of the Mind at Meals.85
  169. Eating between Meals.85
  170. Hasty86
  171. Overeating.87
  172. Drinking at Meals.89
  173. Liquid Foods.90
  174. Very Hot Foods.91
  175. Cold Food.91
  176. Rich Diet.91
  177. Condiments.92
  178. Spices.93
  179. Cheese.94
  180. Grease, fats, etc.94
  181. Saleratus and Soda.95
  182. CHAPTER XIX.96
  183. FLESH FOODS.96
  184. General Statements.96
  185. The Ideal Diet.96
  186. Substitutes for Meat.97
  187. Effects of Meat Eating.98
  188. Physical Effects.98
  189. Mental and Moral Effects.101
  190. Spiritual Effects.102
  191. Diseased Meats.102
  192. CHAPTER XX.106
  193. STIMULANTS.106
  194. General Statements.106
  195. Tea and Coffee.107
  196. Tobacco.109
  197. Effects of the Use of Alcoholic Drinks.113
  198. Cure for the Liquor Habit.114
  199. Alcohol in Disease.115
  200. CHAPTER XXI.118
  201. DRESS.118
  202. General Statements.118
  203. Mental and Moral Influence of Dress.119
  204. Influence of Dress upon the Body.121
  205. Tight Clothing.122
  206. **Heavy Skirts**123
  207. Clothing of the Extremities.124
  208. Length of Dress.125
  209. Too Much Clothing.126
  210. CHAPTER XXII.127
  211. EXERCISE.127
  212. General Statements.127
  213. Varieties of Exercise.127
  214. Gymnastics.127
  215. Useful Labor.128
  216. Passive Exercise129
  217. Walking.129
  218. When to Exercise.130
  219. Benefits Derived from Exercise.131
  220. Results of Lack of Exercise.134
  221. CHAPTER XXIII.136
  222. MANUAL TRAINING.136
  223. CHAPTER XXIV.140
  224. HYGIENE.140
  225. Hygiene of the Home and Premises.140
  226. Hygiene of the Person.143
  227. Hygiene for Children.144
  228. General Statements.144
  229. Diet.144
  230. Hired Nurses.145
  231. Frequent Feeding.145
  232. Fresh Air.146
  233. Dress of the Infant.147
  234. Schools.150
  235. Hygiene of Motherhood.151
  236. Toiling Mothers.153
  237. Effect of the Mother’s Overwork on the Infant.153
  238. Diet.154
  239. Variable Appetite.154
  240. Clothing.155
  241. Hygiene of the Sick-Room.155
  242. Ventilation.156
  243. Temperature.157
  244. Cleanliness.158
  245. Quiet.159
  246. CHAPTER XXV.161
  247. THE ORGANS OF DIGESTION.161
  248. Physiology of the Digestive System.161
  249. Causes of Indigestion.162
  250. Hasty Eating.163
  251. Drinking at Meals.163
  252. Liquid Foods.164
  253. Too Frequent Eating.164
  254. Improper Food Combinations.166
  255. Overeating.167
  256. Improper Clothing.168
  257. Intemperance.168
  258. Helpful Suggestions as to Treatment.169
  259. Regular Habits.169
  260. Rest.169
  261. Exercise.169
  262. Air.170
  263. Bathing.170
  264. Mental Influence.170
  265. CHAPTER XXVI.171
  266. THE LUNGS AND RESPIRATION.171
  267. Physiology of Respiration.171
  268. Causes of Diseases of the Respiratory Organs.172
  269. Unhygienic Surroundings.172
  270. Poor Ventilation.173
  271. Improper Breathing.173
  272. Improper Use of the Voice.173
  273. Proper Use of the Voice.175
  274. Improper Dress.175
  275. Immoderate Eating.176
  276. Liquor.176
  277. Drugs.176
  278. Care of the Respiratory Organs.176
  279. Exercise.176
  280. Fresh Air177
  281. CHAPTER XXVII.178
  282. THE HEART AND BLOOD.178
  283. Physiology of the Circulatory System.178
  284. Nervous Control of the Circulatory System.179
  285. Causes of Diseases of the Blood and Circulation.180
  286. Innutrition.180
  287. Errors in Diet.181
  288. Flesh Meats.182
  289. Pork.182
  290. Impure Air.183
  291. Lack of Exercise.184
  292. Improper Clothing.184
  293. Lack of Cleanliness.185
  294. Heredity.185
  295. Drugs.185
  296. How Improved.186
  297. Exercise.186
  298. Fresh Air.186
  299. Water Drinking.187
  300. Clothing.187
  301. Bathing.187
  302. CHAPTER XXVIII.188
  303. THE SKIN AND ITS FUNCTIONS.188
  304. Physiology of the Skin.188
  305. Elimination.188
  306. **Absorption.**189
  307. Impaired Action of the Skin.189
  308. Impure Air.189
  309. Improper Clothing.190
  310. Improper Diet.190
  311. Drugs.190
  312. Compensatory Action of the Internal Organs.191
  313. Treatment.191
  314. Proper Clothing.191
  315. Exercise.192
  316. Bathing.192
  317. CHAPTER XXIX.193
  318. THE BRAIN AND THE NERVOUS SYSTEM.193
  319. The Physiology of the Nervous System.193
  320. Examples of Nervous Control.194
  321. *Opium.*195
  322. Sympathetic Nervous Disturbances.195
  323. Causes of Nervous Diseases.196
  324. Unhealthful Surroundings.196
  325. Abuse of the Mind197
  326. Irregular Habits.198
  327. Insufficient Air.198
  328. Improper Dress.198
  329. Errors in Diet.199
  330. Stimulants.200
  331. Drugs.202
  332. Treatment for Nervous Disorders.203
  333. Improve the General Health.203
  334. Fresh Air.203
  335. Diet.203
  336. Exercise.204
  337. The Bath.205
  338. Mental Influence.205
  339. The Bible.205
  340. CHAPTER XXX.206
  341. AUTO-INTOXICATION, OR SELF-POISONING.206
  342. Toxins Generated.206
  343. Defective Elimination.207
  344. CHAPTER XXXI.208
  345. COLDS.208
  346. Causes of Colds.208
  347. Clothing.209
  348. Helpful Hints Concerning Colds.209
  349. CHAPTER XXXII.211
  350. FEVERS AND ACUTE DISEASES.211
  351. Causes of Acute Diseases.211
  352. Ventilation.212
  353. Infection.212
  354. Helpful Suggestions.213
  355. CHAPTER XXXIII.216
  356. MORAL MALADIES.216
  357. General Statements.216
  358. Inducing Causes of Immorality.217
  359. Diet.217
  360. Idleness.218
  361. Wicked Associates.218
  362. Remedial Agencies.219
  363. Fortify Minds against Evil.219
  364. Regulate the Diet.219
  365. Useful Labor.219
  366. Results of Impure Habits.219
  367. Physical Effects.220
  368. Mental Effects.221
  369. Moral Effects.222
  370. CHAPTER XXXIV.224
  371. RATIONAL REMEDIES FOR DISEASE.224
  372. Efforts of Nature to Resist Disease.224
  373. Assistance We May Render Nature.225
  374. Water Drinking.226
  375. Bathing.226
  376. Frequency of the Bath.227
  377. Manner of Giving the Bath.227
  378. Effects of the Bath.228
  379. Sunlight.229
  380. Relation of the Mind to the Body.230
  381. Help for the Body through the Mind.231
  382. Influence of the Will.231
  383. Cheerfulness Productive of Health.232
  384. Doing Good a Remedy for Disease.233
  385. Restorative Power of the Spirit of God.234
  386. CHAPTER XXXV.236
  387. PRAYER FOR THE SICK.236
  388. Instruction.237
  389. CHAPTER XXXVI.243
  390. DRUGS.243
  391. Mode of Action.243
  392. Results of Drug Medication.244
  393. The Use of Drugs in our Institutions.246
  394. CHAPTER XXXVII.249
  395. THE MISSIONARY NURSE.249
  396. Need of Nurses.249
  397. Qualifications of Nurses.249
  398. The Nurse’s Duty to Herself.250
  399. Suggestions to Nurses.251
  400. CHAPTER XXXVIII.252
  401. MEDICAL STUDENTS.252
  402. Need of Medical Students.252
  403. Qualifications of Medical Students.254
  404. Advice to Medical Students.257
  405. CHAPTER XXXIX.261
  406. THE MISSIONARY PHYSICIAN.261
  407. Christian Physicians.262
  408. Scientific Attainments of Physicians.264
  409. The Physician’s Relation to the Laws of Health.265
  410. The Physician’s Relation to His Patients.266
  411. The Physician’s Relation to Society.269
  412. CHAPTER XL.271
  413. MEDICAL MISSIONARY WORK.271
  414. The Present Need.271
  415. Aim to Educate.272
  416. Open Fields.272
  417. CHAPTER XLI.274
  418. CHRISTIAN HELP WORK.274
  419. Christ’s Ambassadors.274
  420. Our Duty to the Poor.276
  421. Our Duty to the Sick.278
  422. Our Duty to Orphans and the Aged.279
  423. Blessing to Christian Helpers.279
  424. CHAPTER XLII.280
  425. LESSONS FROM THE EXPERIENCE OF THE CHILDREN OF ISRAEL.280
  426. The Modern Church Repeating the History of Ancient Israel.280
  427. God’s Dealing with Israel.281
  428. The Influence of Flesh Food upon Mind and Body.282
  429. Warnings from the Experience of Israel.283
  430. CHAPTER XLIII.285
  431. GOD IN NATURE.285
  432. The Source of Power.285
  433. Object of Education.285
  434. Relation of Science and Revelation.286
  435. The Bible286
  436. God at Work.288
  437. Our Only Security.289
  438. Science Falsely So Called,290
  439. The Infinite God.291
  440. The Mystery of God.293
  441. Beacon Lights.295
  442. An Unexplored Field.297