DIGESTION &DIGESTION &ABSORPTIONABSORPTION DIGESTION &DIGESTION &ABSORPTIONABSORPTION

UNDERSTANDING HOW TO HAVE UNDERSTANDING HOW TO HAVE OPTIMAL OPTIMAL

DIGESTIONDIGESTION & ABSORBTION & ABSORBTION FOOD COMBINING INSIGHTSFOOD COMBINING INSIGHTS

UNDERSTANDING HOW TO HAVE UNDERSTANDING HOW TO HAVE OPTIMAL OPTIMAL

DIGESTIONDIGESTION & ABSORBTION & ABSORBTION FOOD COMBINING INSIGHTSFOOD COMBINING INSIGHTS

EATING FOR STRENGTH...NOT EATING FOR STRENGTH...NOT FOR DRUNKENNESSFOR DRUNKENNESS

PRINCIPLES RELATING TO OUR FOOD CHOICESPRINCIPLES RELATING TO OUR FOOD CHOICES

Ecclesiastes 10:17Ecclesiastes 10:17 Blessed art thouBlessed art thou, O , O land, when thy king is the son of nobles, land, when thy king is the son of nobles, and thy princes and thy princes eat in due season, for eat in due season, for strength, and not for drunkennessstrength, and not for drunkenness!!

What is drunkenness?What is drunkenness? Isaiah 49:26Isaiah 49:26 And I will feed them that And I will feed them that

oppress thee oppress thee with their own fleshwith their own flesh; and ; and they shall they shall be drunken with their own be drunken with their own bloodblood, as with sweet wine: and all flesh , as with sweet wine: and all flesh shall know that I the LORD [am] thy Saviour shall know that I the LORD [am] thy Saviour and thy Redeemer, the mighty One of Jacob. and thy Redeemer, the mighty One of Jacob.

thy princes… thy princes… eat in due season,eat in due season,for strength, and for strength, and

not for drunkennessnot for drunkenness!!Regular time for eatingRegular time for eating

creatures of habitcreatures of habitWholesome foodWholesome food

Whole foods, non-processed etcWhole foods, non-processed etcNot for pleasure…Not for pleasure…

gluttonygluttonyenjoys foodenjoys foodEats according to healthEats according to health

Isaiah 49:26Isaiah 49:26

And I will feed them that oppress And I will feed them that oppress thee thee with their own fleshwith their own flesh; and they ; and they shall shall be drunken with their own be drunken with their own bloodblood, as with sweet wine: and all , as with sweet wine: and all flesh shall know that I the LORD [am] flesh shall know that I the LORD [am] thy Saviour and thy Redeemer, the thy Saviour and thy Redeemer, the mighty One of Jacob. mighty One of Jacob.

And I will And I will feedfeed

(H398 akal-to burn up, consume, devour) (H398 akal-to burn up, consume, devour)

them that oppress thee them that oppress thee withwith

(H226 eth—demonstrative sense of (H226 eth—demonstrative sense of entity or self; used to point out more entity or self; used to point out more definitely the object of the verb-feed)definitely the object of the verb-feed)

their own their own fleshflesh

(H1319 basar—flesh, body, person, skin)(H1319 basar—flesh, body, person, skin)

‘‘drunkendrunken with their own blood’ with their own blood’ H7937 Shakar H7937 Shakar shaw-kar’shaw-kar’ A primitive A primitive

root; to become tipsy; in a qualified root; to become tipsy; in a qualified sense, to satiate with a stimulating sense, to satiate with a stimulating drink or drink or influenceinfluence……

‘‘With their own With their own bloodblood’’ H1826 dam H1826 dam dawm; dawm; blood (as that which blood (as that which

when shed causes death) of man or an when shed causes death) of man or an animal; by analogy the juice of the animal; by analogy the juice of the grape’ figuratively (especially in the grape’ figuratively (especially in the plural) bloodshed:-blood (-y, plural) bloodshed:-blood (-y,

-guiltiness, [-thirsty]), +innocent-guiltiness, [-thirsty]), +innocent

The Deadly Corruption of DigestionThe Deadly Corruption of Digestion

““Indigestion is usually thought of Indigestion is usually thought of as an “upset stomach” or a as an “upset stomach” or a discomfort in the abdomen, and isn’t discomfort in the abdomen, and isn’t taken very seriously. Often, we taken very seriously. Often, we either ignore it as temporary or mask either ignore it as temporary or mask it with some drug store goo—it with some drug store goo—antacids being the number one antacids being the number one requested over-the-counter remedy requested over-the-counter remedy in most countries. in most countries.

But recurrent or chronic But recurrent or chronic indigestion is deadly. Its worst indigestion is deadly. Its worst aspect is much less obvious than aspect is much less obvious than stomach upset: gradual impediment stomach upset: gradual impediment of intestinal function, especially the of intestinal function, especially the large intestine ( colon, or lower large intestine ( colon, or lower bowel). This can go unnoticed until bowel). This can go unnoticed until serious conditions exist.” serious conditions exist.” pg. 39pg. 39 S&T by dr. R.O.YoungS&T by dr. R.O.Young

Digestive disturbances supportsDigestive disturbances supportsnegative bacteria, yeast and fungusnegative bacteria, yeast and fungus

Large populations of special plant Large populations of special plant forms of life, forms of life, which we can’t live which we can’t live without,without, normally thrive in the human normally thrive in the human digestive tract. digestive tract.

If we can stop abusing (killing them off If we can stop abusing (killing them off ) these little guys, we can get well.) these little guys, we can get well.

Maintaining optimal digestion Maintaining optimal digestion maintains positive or “friendly maintains positive or “friendly bacteria” bacteria” (Normal Flora)(Normal Flora)

692. 692. IntemperanceIntemperance in eating, even of food in eating, even of food of the right quality, will have a prostrating of the right quality, will have a prostrating influence upon the system. . .Strict influence upon the system. . .Strict temperance in eating and drinking is temperance in eating and drinking is highly essential for the healthy highly essential for the healthy preservation and vigorous exercise of all preservation and vigorous exercise of all the functions of the body. . .Intemperance the functions of the body. . .Intemperance commences at our tables, commences at our tables, in the use of in the use of unhealthful foodunhealthful food. After a time, through . After a time, through

continued indulgence, the digestive continued indulgence, the digestive organs become weakened...Unhealthy organs become weakened...Unhealthy conditions are established…T., V. III, p. conditions are established…T., V. III, p. 487. {HL 168.5} 487. {HL 168.5}

Abuses/IntemperanceAbuses/Intemperance As we age we become increasingly As we age we become increasingly

stressed by our stressed by our DietsDiets, our , our emotionsemotions, , electromagnetic stresselectromagnetic stress, , injuryinjury, , polluted air and waterpolluted air and water, , medications medications especially antibioticsespecially antibiotics, , improper improper breathing techniques therefore breathing techniques therefore lowered oxygen levelslowered oxygen levels, the , the hurryhurry of of life and it’s life and it’s stressorsstressors. All of these . All of these encourage the negative bacteria & encourage the negative bacteria & Y/F forms, a decreasing of the Y/F forms, a decreasing of the friendly Flora. Let us explain:friendly Flora. Let us explain:

Diet and MucusDiet and Mucus

What is mucus? A clear slippery What is mucus? A clear slippery substance secreted by healthy mucus substance secreted by healthy mucus cells in response to matter being cells in response to matter being ingested, even water, to protect the ingested, even water, to protect the lining of mucus membraneslining of mucus membranes

Naturally will engulf toxins becoming Naturally will engulf toxins becoming thick sticky, cloudy, and finally thick sticky, cloudy, and finally gummy or hard, sometimes blackgummy or hard, sometimes black

Which foods brings this result??Which foods brings this result?? Worst offenders—DAIRY products;Worst offenders—DAIRY products;

Then animal protein, including fishThen animal protein, including fish White flour, sugar, rice, seeds that White flour, sugar, rice, seeds that

have the bran (outer covering) have the bran (outer covering) removedremoved

Any processed foods: Oils such as Any processed foods: Oils such as corn, soy, vegetable etc. Use only corn, soy, vegetable etc. Use only Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Virgin Coconut Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Virgin Coconut Oil or expeller expressed plant based Oil or expeller expressed plant based oil; Junk foods, fried foods, fast foods, oil; Junk foods, fried foods, fast foods, coffee, alcoholic beverages.coffee, alcoholic beverages.

Low fiber in dietLow fiber in diet

Food combinations for HealthFood combinations for Health

Poor food combination is a major Poor food combination is a major cause of mucoid production, as well as cause of mucoid production, as well as Y/F overgrowth.Y/F overgrowth.

Protein digests in the stomach, Protein digests in the stomach, requiring a highly acid environment.requiring a highly acid environment.

Starch is digested in the mouth and in Starch is digested in the mouth and in the small intestine. It requires a the small intestine. It requires a slightly alkaline environmentslightly alkaline environment

Interferes with each other’s digestion Interferes with each other’s digestion resulting in digestive failure of bothresulting in digestive failure of both

Sugar and starch ex. Peanut butterSugar and starch ex. Peanut butter Sugar and protein and jelly sandwichSugar and protein and jelly sandwich

The above poor combinations during The above poor combinations during digestion release alcohol, acetic acid, digestion release alcohol, acetic acid, ptomaines, leucomaines, hydrogen ptomaines, leucomaines, hydrogen sulphide, etc…sulphide, etc…

The bloodstream should receive from The bloodstream should receive from the digestive tract water, amino acids, the digestive tract water, amino acids, fatty acids, glycerol, monosaccharides, fatty acids, glycerol, monosaccharides, minerals and vitamins.minerals and vitamins.

ConstipationConstipationThe digestive disturbances promoted by The digestive disturbances promoted by

a Y/F infested GI tract are:a Y/F infested GI tract are: Constant putrefaction Constant putrefaction fermentation, fermentation, heart burn, heart burn, gas, gas, bloated stomach, bloated stomach, ulcers, nausea, ulcers, nausea, GastritisGastritis

Constipation surely follows!Constipation surely follows!

The Signs of which are:The Signs of which are:

Coated tongueCoated tongue DiarrheaDiarrhea Stagnation crampsStagnation cramps Gas Gas Foul odorFoul odor Intestinal painIntestinal pain Inflammation i.e.Inflammation i.e.

Colitis, diverticulitisColitis, diverticulitis

Leaky Gut syndromeLeaky Gut syndrome

Constipation means Constipation means “packing together”“packing together”

The compaction ofThe compaction of

mucoid & intestinalmucoid & intestinal

matter reaches a matter reaches a point where material point where material begins to adhere to begins to adhere to the colon wall. the colon wall.

Between this gooey mass and the Between this gooey mass and the colon wall is home to disharmonious colon wall is home to disharmonious microforms. As the organisms microforms. As the organisms metabolize in their perfect breeding metabolize in their perfect breeding ground, their waste products poison ground, their waste products poison the colon environment…the colon environment…

This sets the stage for leaky gut, This sets the stage for leaky gut, cancer, and a few others like Candida cancer, and a few others like Candida AlbicansAlbicans, the precursor to AID , the precursor to AID syndrome. This is the point where syndrome. This is the point where they prepare to bore through the they prepare to bore through the colon wall into the blood stream.colon wall into the blood stream.

Dysbiosis: vegans take note!Dysbiosis: vegans take note! Is an imbalance in the intestinal floraIs an imbalance in the intestinal flora Leads to compromise of the intestinal Leads to compromise of the intestinal

wallwall And the leaking of morbid microforms And the leaking of morbid microforms

and poisons into the blood streamand poisons into the blood stream It is fueled in healthy lower bowels by It is fueled in healthy lower bowels by

diets containing 50% or more complex diets containing 50% or more complex carbohydrates (grains/legumes) ANDcarbohydrates (grains/legumes) AND

simple carbohydrates i.e. sweet fruits, simple carbohydrates i.e. sweet fruits, fruit juices, sucrose, honey, molasses, fruit juices, sucrose, honey, molasses, maple syrup sweeteners, etc.maple syrup sweeteners, etc.

Foods colonized with Y/F formsFoods colonized with Y/F forms

In the late 1900s a study was reported In the late 1900s a study was reported in which it was shown that certain in which it was shown that certain foods were contaminated during foods were contaminated during growing with Fungal colonization. growing with Fungal colonization.

These foods are:These foods are:Corn, Peanuts, cashew nuts, animal Corn, Peanuts, cashew nuts, animal

flesh and fat. The animal substances flesh and fat. The animal substances contain large amounts of contain large amounts of mycotoxins.mycotoxins.

What must I do to be saved What must I do to be saved from myself??from myself??

To optimize digestion, and the lining of To optimize digestion, and the lining of our whole intestinal tract; our whole intestinal tract;

Also in restoration of friendly bacteria;Also in restoration of friendly bacteria;

we need to transform our lifestyle, we need to transform our lifestyle, bringing it to the word given us bringing it to the word given us through inspiration. Demonstrated through inspiration. Demonstrated and supported by science.and supported by science.

TOXIC THOUGHTSTOXIC THOUGHTS 669. The stomach has a controlling power 669. The stomach has a controlling power

upon the health of the entire body. . . . The upon the health of the entire body. . . . The brain nerves are in strong sympathy with the brain nerves are in strong sympathy with the stomach.--H. R. {HL 162.3} stomach.--H. R. {HL 162.3}

It is the duty of everyone to cultivate It is the duty of everyone to cultivate cheerfulness instead of brooding over sorrow cheerfulness instead of brooding over sorrow and troubles. Many not only make and troubles. Many not only make themselves wretched in this way, but they themselves wretched in this way, but they sacrifice health and happiness to a morbid sacrifice health and happiness to a morbid imagination. There are things in their imagination. There are things in their surroundings that are not agreeable, and surroundings that are not agreeable, and their countenances wear a continual frown their countenances wear a continual frown that, more plainly than words, expresses that, more plainly than words, expresses discontent. discontent.

These depressing emotions are a These depressing emotions are a great injury to them health wise; for great injury to them health wise; for by hindering the process of by hindering the process of digestion, they interfere with digestion, they interfere with nutrition. While grief and anxiety nutrition. While grief and anxiety cannot remedy a single evil, they can cannot remedy a single evil, they can do great harm; but cheerfulness and do great harm; but cheerfulness and hope, while they brighten the hope, while they brighten the pathway of others, "are life unto pathway of others, "are life unto those that find them, and health to those that find them, and health to all their flesh." {AH 430.3} all their flesh." {AH 430.3}

Mental DepressionMental Depression 220. A diseased body affects the brain. 220. A diseased body affects the brain.

With the mind we serve the Lord. {HL 54.1} With the mind we serve the Lord. {HL 54.1} 221. All should guard the senses, lest 221. All should guard the senses, lest

Satan gain victory over them; for these are Satan gain victory over them; for these are the avenues to the soul. {HL 54.2} the avenues to the soul. {HL 54.2}

222. The brain nerves which communicate 222. The brain nerves which communicate to the entire system are the only medium to the entire system are the only medium through which Heaven can communicate to through which Heaven can communicate to man, and affect his inmost life. Whatever man, and affect his inmost life. Whatever disturbs the circulation of the electric disturbs the circulation of the electric currents in the nervous system, lessens the currents in the nervous system, lessens the strength of the vital powers, and the result is strength of the vital powers, and the result is a deadening of the sensibilities of the mind.a deadening of the sensibilities of the mind.{HL 54.3} {HL 54.3}

LIST OF HELPS FOR LIST OF HELPS FOR RESTORING DIGESTIONRESTORING DIGESTION

Chewing food until it is like milkChewing food until it is like milk

663. The benefit you derive from your food 663. The benefit you derive from your food does not depend so much on the quantity does not depend so much on the quantity eaten as on its thorough digestion, nor the eaten as on its thorough digestion, nor the gratification of the taste so much on the gratification of the taste so much on the amount of food swallowed as on the length of amount of food swallowed as on the length of time it remains in the mouth. . . . Eat slowly, time it remains in the mouth. . . . Eat slowly, and allow the saliva to mingle with the food. . and allow the saliva to mingle with the food. . . . . . Those who are excited, anxious, or in a Those who are excited, anxious, or in a hurry, cannot supply the hurry, cannot supply the necessary gastric necessary gastric juicejuice.--R. and H., 1884, No. 31. {HL 161.3} .--R. and H., 1884, No. 31. {HL 161.3}

NO Heavy Mental WorkNO Heavy Mental Work

667. Immediately after eating there is a 667. Immediately after eating there is a strong draught upon the nervous energy. strong draught upon the nervous energy. The brain force is called into active The brain force is called into active exercise to assist the stomach; therefore, exercise to assist the stomach; therefore, when the mind or body is taxed heavily when the mind or body is taxed heavily after eating, the process of digestion is after eating, the process of digestion is hindered. The vitality of the system, which hindered. The vitality of the system, which is needed to carry on the work in one is needed to carry on the work in one direction, is called away and set to work in direction, is called away and set to work in another.--T., V. II, p. 413. {HL 162.2} another.--T., V. II, p. 413. {HL 162.2}

Stomach RESTStomach REST 668. The stomach, when we lie down to rest, 668. The stomach, when we lie down to rest,

should have its work all done, that it may enjoy should have its work all done, that it may enjoy rest, as well as other portions of the body. The rest, as well as other portions of the body. The work of digestion should not be carried on work of digestion should not be carried on through any period of the sleeping hours. After through any period of the sleeping hours. After the stomach, which has been overtaxed, has the stomach, which has been overtaxed, has performed its task, it becomes exhausted, which performed its task, it becomes exhausted, which causes faintness. . . . The stomach becomes causes faintness. . . . The stomach becomes weary by being kept constantly at work. . . . weary by being kept constantly at work. . . . Having no time for rest, the digestive organs Having no time for rest, the digestive organs become enfeebled, hence the sense of become enfeebled, hence the sense of "goneness," and desire for frequent eating. . . . "goneness," and desire for frequent eating. . . . The stomach must have its regular periods for The stomach must have its regular periods for labor and rest.--H. to L., Chap. I, p. 56. {HL labor and rest.--H. to L., Chap. I, p. 56. {HL 162.3} 162.3}

RESTRESTbetweenbetweenMealsMeals

The stomach becomes weary by The stomach becomes weary by being kept constantly at work. . . . being kept constantly at work. . . . Having no time for rest, the digestive Having no time for rest, the digestive organs become enfeebled, hence the organs become enfeebled, hence the sense of "goneness," and desire for sense of "goneness," and desire for frequent eating. . . . The stomach frequent eating. . . . The stomach must have its regular periods for must have its regular periods for labor and rest.--H. to L., Chap. I, p. labor and rest.--H. to L., Chap. I, p. 56. {HL 162.3} 56. {HL 162.3}

Irregularity of MealsIrregularity of Meals

678. After the stomach has done its work 678. After the stomach has done its work for one meal, do not crowd more work for one meal, do not crowd more work upon it before it has had a chance to rest, upon it before it has had a chance to rest, and to provide a sufficient supply of and to provide a sufficient supply of gastric juice for the next meal. Five hours gastric juice for the next meal. Five hours at least should be given between each at least should be given between each meal, and always bear in mind that if you meal, and always bear in mind that if you would give it a trial, you would find that would give it a trial, you would find that two meals would be better than three.--U. two meals would be better than three.--U. T., Aug. 30, 1896. {HL 164.6} T., Aug. 30, 1896. {HL 164.6}

679. If a third meal be eaten at all, it 679. If a third meal be eaten at all, it should be light, and several hours before should be light, and several hours before going to bed. But with many the poor tired going to bed. But with many the poor tired stomach may complain of weariness in stomach may complain of weariness in vain. More food is forced upon it, which vain. More food is forced upon it, which sets the digestive organs in motion, again sets the digestive organs in motion, again to perform the same round of labor to perform the same round of labor through the sleeping hours. The sleep is through the sleeping hours. The sleep is generally disturbed with unpleasant generally disturbed with unpleasant dreams, and in the morning they awake dreams, and in the morning they awake unrefreshed. There is a sense of languor unrefreshed. There is a sense of languor and loss of appetite. A lack of energy is and loss of appetite. A lack of energy is felt through the entire system. In a short felt through the entire system. In a short time the digestive organs are worn out, for time the digestive organs are worn out, for they have had no time to rest. Such they have had no time to rest. Such persons become miserable dyspeptics, persons become miserable dyspeptics, and wonder what has made them so. The and wonder what has made them so. The cause has brought the sure result. cause has brought the sure result.

If this practise is indulged in a great length If this practise is indulged in a great length of time, the health will become seriously of time, the health will become seriously impaired. The blood becomes impure, the impaired. The blood becomes impure, the complexion sallow, and eruptions will complexion sallow, and eruptions will frequently appear. You will often hear frequently appear. You will often hear complaints of frequent pains and soreness complaints of frequent pains and soreness in the region of the stomach; and while in the region of the stomach; and while performing labor, the stomach becomes so performing labor, the stomach becomes so tired that they are obliged to desist from tired that they are obliged to desist from work, and rest. They seem to be at a loss work, and rest. They seem to be at a loss to account for this state of things; for, to account for this state of things; for, setting this aside, they are apparently setting this aside, they are apparently healthy. . . . healthy. . . .

After the stomach, which has been After the stomach, which has been overtaxed, has performed its task, it overtaxed, has performed its task, it is exhausted, which causes faintness. is exhausted, which causes faintness. Here many are deceived, and think Here many are deceived, and think that it is the want of food that that it is the want of food that produces such feelings, and without produces such feelings, and without giving the stomach time to rest, they giving the stomach time to rest, they take more food, which for the time take more food, which for the time removes the faintness. . . . {HL removes the faintness. . . . {HL 165.1} 165.1}

Drinking with Meals?Drinking with Meals?

672. Food should not be washed down; no 672. Food should not be washed down; no drink is needed with meals. . . . The more drink is needed with meals. . . . The more liquid there is taken into the stomach with liquid there is taken into the stomach with meals, the more difficult it is for the food meals, the more difficult it is for the food to digest; for the liquid must first be to digest; for the liquid must first be absorbed. . . . Many make a mistake in absorbed. . . . Many make a mistake in drinking cold water with their meals. drinking cold water with their meals. Taken with meals, water diminishes the Taken with meals, water diminishes the flow of the salivary glands; {HL 163.3} flow of the salivary glands; {HL 163.3}

Drink TemperatureDrink Temperature and the and the colder the watercolder the water, the greater , the greater

the injury to the stomach. . Ice-water or the injury to the stomach. . Ice-water or iced lemonade, drunk with meals, will iced lemonade, drunk with meals, will arrest digestionarrest digestion until the system has until the system has imparted sufficient warmth to the imparted sufficient warmth to the stomach to enable it to take up its work stomach to enable it to take up its work again.--again.-- {HL 163.3} {HL 163.3}

““Diminishes the flow of saliva…”Diminishes the flow of saliva…” ““Injures the Stomach…” decreases Injures the Stomach…” decreases

blood flow to lining, dwarfing andblood flow to lining, dwarfing and Paralyzes the digestive glandsParalyzes the digestive glands

673. 673. Hot drinksHot drinks are debilitating; and are debilitating; and besides, those who indulge in their besides, those who indulge in their use become slaves to the habit. . . . use become slaves to the habit. . . . But if anything is needed to quench But if anything is needed to quench thirst, pure water drunk some little thirst, pure water drunk some little time before or after the meal is all time before or after the meal is all that nature requires. Never take tea, that nature requires. Never take tea, coffee, beer, wine, or any spirituous coffee, beer, wine, or any spirituous liquor. Water is the best liquid liquor. Water is the best liquid possible to cleanse the tissues {HL possible to cleanse the tissues {HL 164.1} 164.1}

Substance AbuseSubstance Abuse MedicineMedicine Drugs Drugs Caffeine teasCaffeine teas Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic beverages Soda popSoda pop SweetenersSweeteners Food additivesFood additives Refined foodsRefined foods Overfilling of the stomachOverfilling of the stomach

Over-eatingOver-eating 260. What influence does overeating 260. What influence does overeating

have upon the stomach?--It becomes have upon the stomach?--It becomes debilitated, the digestive organs are debilitated, the digestive organs are weakened, and disease, with all its weakened, and disease, with all its train of evils, is brought on as the train of evils, is brought on as the result.--T., V. II, p. 364. {HL 62.2} result.--T., V. II, p. 364. {HL 62.2}

680. 680. Gluttonous feastsGluttonous feasts, and food , and food taken into the stomach at taken into the stomach at untimelyuntimely seasons, seasons, leave an influence upon leave an influence upon every fiber of the systemevery fiber of the system.--H. R. .--H. R. {HL 166.2}{HL 166.2}

“ “Some do not exercise control over Some do not exercise control over their appetites, but their appetites, but indulge tasteindulge taste at at the expense of healththe expense of health. As the result, . As the result, the brain is clouded, their thoughts the brain is clouded, their thoughts are sluggish, and they fail to are sluggish, and they fail to accomplish what they might if they accomplish what they might if they were self-denying and abstemious. were self-denying and abstemious. These These rob Godrob God of the physical and of the physical and mental strength which might be mental strength which might be devoted to His service if temperance devoted to His service if temperance were observed in all things. were observed in all things.

continued continued The word of God places the sin of The word of God places the sin of gluttonygluttony in the in the same cataloguesame catalogue with with drunkennessdrunkenness. So offensive was this . So offensive was this sin in the sight of God that He gave sin in the sight of God that He gave directions to Moses that a child who directions to Moses that a child who would not be restrained on the point would not be restrained on the point of appetite, but would gorge himself of appetite, but would gorge himself with anything his taste might crave, with anything his taste might crave, should be brought by his parents should be brought by his parents before the rulers in Israel and should before the rulers in Israel and should be stoned to death.be stoned to death.

continuedcontinued The condition of the glutton was The condition of the glutton was considered hopeless. He would be of considered hopeless. He would be of no use to others and was a curse to no use to others and was a curse to himself. No dependence could be himself. No dependence could be placed upon him in anything. His placed upon him in anything. His influence would be ever influence would be ever contaminating others, and the world contaminating others, and the world would be better without such a would be better without such a character for his terrible defects character for his terrible defects would be perpetuated. would be perpetuated.

continuedcontinued None who have a sense of their None who have a sense of their accountability to God will allow the accountability to God will allow the animal propensities to control reason. animal propensities to control reason. Those who do this Those who do this are not Christiansare not Christians, , whoeverwhoever they may be and they may be and however however exalted their professionexalted their profession. The injunction . The injunction of Christ is, "Be ye therefore perfect, of Christ is, "Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect." Matthew 5:48. He here is perfect." Matthew 5:48. He here shows us that we may be as perfect in shows us that we may be as perfect in our sphere as God is in His sphere.” our sphere as God is in His sphere.” Testimonies for the Church, vol. 4, pp. Testimonies for the Church, vol. 4, pp. 454, 455 (1880). 454, 455 (1880).

Fresh Air and Exercise; Fresh Air and Exercise; Help for digestion Help for digestion

Fresh air will purify the blood, refresh the Fresh air will purify the blood, refresh the body, and help to make it strong and body, and help to make it strong and healthy… It gives a healthful stimulus to the healthy… It gives a healthful stimulus to the appetite, renders the digestion of food more appetite, renders the digestion of food more perfect,… {CTBH 104.1} perfect,… {CTBH 104.1}

699. Pure, fresh air . . . excites the appetite, 699. Pure, fresh air . . . excites the appetite, renders the digestion of food more perfect, renders the digestion of food more perfect, and induces sound, sweet sleep.--T., V. I, p. and induces sound, sweet sleep.--T., V. I, p. 702. {HL 170.2} 702. {HL 170.2}

Parting Foundational thoughtParting Foundational thought

Parietal cellsParietal cells Hydrochloric AcidHydrochloric Acid Threshold necessaryThreshold necessary Pancreatic enzymesPancreatic enzymes Normal FloraNormal Flora Clean stomachClean stomach Where does God fit into all of this?Where does God fit into all of this?

““What the Father and Son do, What the Father and Son do, through the Holy Spirit to keep you through the Holy Spirit to keep you

alive, moment by moment! alive, moment by moment! The continual production of protein The continual production of protein

within every cell in your body…within every cell in your body…

Billions of processes occur every Billions of processes occur every second within every square inch of second within every square inch of your body, requiring the direct your body, requiring the direct guidance of God.guidance of God.

For example, your body is composed of For example, your body is composed of tiny cells—so small that there are 1,000 of tiny cells—so small that there are 1,000 of them in an area the size of the dot at the them in an area the size of the dot at the end of this sentence. end of this sentence.

Here is how protein is made within each of Here is how protein is made within each of those cells:those cells:

Among many other things, there are Among many other things, there are codons in your cell DNA. The sequence codons in your cell DNA. The sequence they are in determines the precise order in they are in determines the precise order in which amino acids will be linked up, so which amino acids will be linked up, so that proteins and enzymes (a type of that proteins and enzymes (a type of protein) can be made. There are 20 types protein) can be made. There are 20 types of amino acids and over 2,000 different of amino acids and over 2,000 different types of proteins and enzymes, each with types of proteins and enzymes, each with

its own complicated structure which must its own complicated structure which must be continually manufactured. And, they be continually manufactured. And, they are constructed with extreme rapidity by are constructed with extreme rapidity by other tiny proteins which have no brains!other tiny proteins which have no brains!

In brief, the DNA contains the blueprint; and In brief, the DNA contains the blueprint; and the RNA uses it to make the various the RNA uses it to make the various proteins and enzymes.proteins and enzymes.

Messenger RNA (mRNA) copies the code Messenger RNA (mRNA) copies the code from a part of the DNA strand (the process from a part of the DNA strand (the process is called “transcription”). The mRNA then is called “transcription”). The mRNA then travels with the information over to the travels with the information over to the ribosomes, an assembly arearibosomes, an assembly area

made of ribosomal RNA (rRNA). Mean made of ribosomal RNA (rRNA). Mean while, transfer RNA (tRNA) in the while, transfer RNA (tRNA) in the cytoplasm is busily combining with exactly cytoplasm is busily combining with exactly the right amino acids needed by the rRNA the right amino acids needed by the rRNA for the task; and then it carries them over for the task; and then it carries them over to the ribosomes to be matched up with to the ribosomes to be matched up with the mRNA, All done by particles without the mRNA, All done by particles without brains.brains.

At the same time, other ignorant proteins go At the same time, other ignorant proteins go to the cell wall and haul back amino acids to the cell wall and haul back amino acids which just entered the DNA for this which just entered the DNA for this assemble operation. Yet they do this by assemble operation. Yet they do this by themselves, usually just the exact amount themselves, usually just the exact amount needed!needed!

Where do those additional amino acids come Where do those additional amino acids come from? Exactly the correct number and from? Exactly the correct number and

type of amino acids must jump off the type of amino acids must jump off the blood cells which are speeding by, at a blood cells which are speeding by, at a fairly fast rate, and push through the solid fairly fast rate, and push through the solid wall of the cell. (The cell wall itself keeps wall of the cell. (The cell wall itself keeps everything not needed from entering.) everything not needed from entering.) Once inside, the amino acids are taken to Once inside, the amino acids are taken to the assembly area. All these functions are the assembly area. All these functions are done by mindless substances; however, done by mindless substances; however, everything is done at top speed,everything is done at top speed, yet in just yet in just the right way. the right way.

From piles of 20 different kinds of amino From piles of 20 different kinds of amino acids, over 2,000 different, extremely acids, over 2,000 different, extremely complex, proteins and enzymes are complex, proteins and enzymes are formed, to replace worn-out ones.formed, to replace worn-out ones.

But that is not the end of the amazing But that is not the end of the amazing story. As soon as each new protein story. As soon as each new protein is made, it instantly folds into an is made, it instantly folds into an apparently tangled heap—but it is apparently tangled heap—but it is alwaysalways in the exact shape that the in the exact shape that the protein should be in. protein should be in.

This process is repeated trillions of This process is repeated trillions of times every second in your body by times every second in your body by unthinking particles which, because unthinking particles which, because they do not have nerve cells they do not have nerve cells attached to your brain, have no way attached to your brain, have no way of knowing how to do anything.of knowing how to do anything.

Apparently, it is the Holy Spirit which is at Apparently, it is the Holy Spirit which is at work within every plant, animal, and work within every plant, animal, and intelligent being in the universe. intelligent being in the universe.

This is not pantheism, This is not pantheism, which teaches thatwhich teaches that God IS everything.God IS everything.

““The Holy Spirit is Himself divested The Holy Spirit is Himself divested of the personality of humanity and of the personality of humanity and

independent thereof. He, Christ, independent thereof. He, Christ, would would represent Himself as present represent Himself as present

in all places by His Holy Spirit, as in all places by His Holy Spirit, as the Omnipresent” 14MR, 23, 1895 the Omnipresent” 14MR, 23, 1895 DA 669-670 similarDA 669-670 similar

It is well-known, by microbiologists, that It is well-known, by microbiologists, that there is not enough genes in the DNA to there is not enough genes in the DNA to provide the needed information for all the provide the needed information for all the structure and functions of the body structure and functions of the body (particularly all the different proteins, (particularly all the different proteins, enzymes, and coordinate structures). It is enzymes, and coordinate structures). It is the power of Godthe power of God

——through the Holy Spirit—through the Holy Spirit—which keeps the complicated mechanisms of which keeps the complicated mechanisms of

the heart, liver, brain, endocrines, and the heart, liver, brain, endocrines, and other organs working moment by other organs working moment by moment.”moment.” Defending the Godhead pg 27-29 VF Defending the Godhead pg 27-29 VF

The Creator of man has arranged the The Creator of man has arranged the living machinery of our bodies. Every living machinery of our bodies. Every function is wonderfully and wisely made. function is wonderfully and wisely made. And And God pledged Himself to keep this God pledged Himself to keep this human machinery in healthful action human machinery in healthful action if the human agent will obey His laws if the human agent will obey His laws and cooperate with God.and cooperate with God. Every law Every law governing the human machinery is to be governing the human machinery is to be considered just as considered just as truly divinetruly divine in origin, in in origin, in charactercharacter, and , and in importancein importance as the word as the word of God. of God.

Wonderful Promise to YOU!Wonderful Promise to YOU!

Every careless, inattentive action, any abuse Every careless, inattentive action, any abuse put upon the Lord's wonderful mechanism, put upon the Lord's wonderful mechanism, by disregarding His specified laws in the by disregarding His specified laws in the human habitation, is a violation of God's law. human habitation, is a violation of God's law. We may behold and admire the work of God We may behold and admire the work of God in the natural world, but the human in the natural world, but the human habitation is the most wonderful. Since the habitation is the most wonderful. Since the laws of nature are the laws of God, it is laws of nature are the laws of God, it is plainly our duty to give these laws careful plainly our duty to give these laws careful study. We should study their requirements in study. We should study their requirements in regard to our own bodies and conform to regard to our own bodies and conform to them. them. IgnoranceIgnorance in these things in these things is sinis sin. . {CCh 215} {CCh 215}