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allowed to escape, are taken back into the blood and forced upon the
internal organs.
Nature, to relieve herself of poisonous impurities, makes an effort
to free the system. This 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. But many, instead of doing this, and seeking to remove the
poisonous matter from the system, take a more deadly poison into the
system, to remove a poison already there.—
The Review and Herald,
December 12, 1899
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True Remedies for Health—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 Ministry of Healing, 127 (1905)
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The Influence of Fresh Air—Air, air, the precious boon of heaven
which all may have, will bless you with its invigorating influence if
you will not refuse it entrance. Welcome it, cultivate a love for it, and
it will prove a precious soother of the nerves. Air must be in constant
circulation to be kept pure. The influence of pure, fresh air is to cause
the blood to circulate healthfully through the system. It refreshes
the body and tends to render it strong and healthy, while at the same
time its influence is decidedly felt upon the mind, imparting a degree
of composure and serenity. It excites the appetite, and renders the
digestion of food more perfect, and induces sound and sweet sleep.—
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Testimonies for the Church 1:702 (1868)
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Sunlight a Necessity—There are but few who realize that, in
order to enjoy health and cheerfulness, they must have an abundance
of sunlight, pure air, and physical exercise....
No room in the house should be considered furnished and adorned
without the cheering, enlivening light and sunshine, which are
Heaven’s own free gift to man....—
The Health Reformer, April 1,
1871
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