Chapter 2 Treating Illness in Children Flashcards
Do natural healing therapies have side effects or after effects?
NO
Why is an excess of mucus detrimental to the body?
the mucus many of us have in our bodies is a type that is of a dead, low-vibrating substance
that cannot be eliminated with ease. This accumulates, layer
upon layer, like one layer of wallpaper glued onto another. The dead,
inorganic mucus is glue or paste stemming from the materials we take
into our bodies. Mucus is the cause of over ninety percent of all diseases.
What is a “wholesome” food?
Holistic foods are wholesome (not processed) and are of a mucusless nature. wholesome is defined as: “Healthy, whole, entireness;
totality; completeness; with the life therein, as in its original
state.”
Which foods will give us the amount of mucus necessary for the proper lubrication of the
mucus membranes?
Fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, seeds.
What do the scriptures say about the use of herbs?
The scriptures say that herbs are to be used with prudence and skill, and
all herbs to be used in their wholesome state.
Which three categories of herbs are never used in the Wholistic Healing Program?
We do not use poisonous, toxic, or habit-forming herbs.
How may a diseased body be renewed?
By treating the cause of the malfunction and not simply alleviating its effects.
Briefly discuss what is meant by the Wholistic Healing Program.
In the wholistic program only wholesome organic substances
are introduced into or applied to the body. They must not be toxic
or narcotic and all therapy is for the building up of the body, never
damaging its cells.
What damage is done by the administration of a medication that will suppress the
symptoms of an illness?
lock in the harmful condition, which may give
the body trouble, even many years later.
Why is steam distilled water a far superior drink for our bodies than tap water, spring
water, well water or any other “naturally mineralized” hard waters?
Distilled water flushes the minerals and inorganic salts that cause
sickness out of the body, where juice and other liquids are not as
efficient.
Why are fruit and vegetable juices beneficial?
Fresh juice is a good food for organic minerals and salts from the
earth that can be assimilated to build the body
What is the common cause of most childhood illnesses?
Most illnesses result from a common cause-constipation, this often
results in common symptoms, fever and skin eruptions
What are the most common “symptoms” of childhood illnesses?
Fever and skin eruptions.
