Rational Remedies for Disease
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applied, would quench the devouring flame.—
Testimonies for the
Church 5:195
.
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974. Twice a week she should take a general bath, as cool as
will be agreeable, a little cooler every time, until the skin is toned
up.—
Testimonies for the Church 1:702
.
975. It will take but a few moments to give the children a bath and
to rub them until their bodies are in a glow.—
Christian Temperance
and Bible Hygiene, 141
.
Effects of the Bath
976. Whether a person is sick or well, respiration is more free and
easy if bathing is practised. By it the muscles become more flexible,
the body and mind are alike invigorated, the intellect is made brighter,
and every faculty becomes livelier. The bath is a soother of the nerves.
It promotes general perspiration, quickens the circulation, overcomes
obstructions in the system, and acts beneficially on the kidneys and
the urinary organs. Bathing helps the bowels, stomach, and liver,
giving energy and new life to each. It also promotes digestion, and
instead of the system’s being weakened, it is strengthened. Instead of
increasing the liability to cold, a bath, properly taken, fortifies against
cold, because the circulation is improved, and the uterine organs,
which are more or less congested, are relieved; for the blood is brought
to the surface, and a more easy and regular flow of the blood through
all the blood-vessels is obtained.—
Testimonies for the Church 3:70
.
977. Nature, to relieve herself of poisonous impurities, makes an
effort to free the system, which effort produces fevers and what is
termed disease. But even then, if those who are afflicted would assist
nature in her efforts by the use of pure, soft water, much suffering
would be prevented.—
How to Live, 60
.
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Sunlight
978. This is one of nature’s most healing agents.—
Testimonies for
the Church 2:527
.
979. If you would have your homes sweet and inviting, make them
bright with air and sunshine, remove your heavy curtains, open the
windows, throw back the blinds, and enjoy the rich sunlight, even if it