Improper Eating a Cause of Disease
97
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The Penalty Inevitable—11, 29, 30, 221, 227, 228, 250, 251, 294
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Sickness follows Indulgence of Appetite
200. Many persons bring disease upon themselves by their self-
indulgence. They have not lived in accordance with natural law or the
principles of strict purity. Others have disregarded the laws of health
in their habits of eating and drinking, dressing, or working.—
The
Ministry of Healing, 227, 1905
201. The mind does not wear out nor break down so often on
account of diligent employment and hard study, as on account of
eating improper food at improper times, and of careless inattention
to the laws of health.... Diligent study is not the principal cause of
the breaking down of the mental powers. The main cause is improper
diet, irregular meals, and a lack of physical exercise. Irregular hours
[123]
for eating and sleeping sap the brain forces.—
The Youth’s Instructor,
May 31, 1894
202. Many are suffering, and many are going into the grave, be-
cause of the indulgence of appetite. They eat what suits their perverted
taste, thus weakening the digestive organs and injuring their power to
assimilate the food that is to sustain life. This brings on acute disease,
and too often death follows. The delicate organism of the body is worn
out by the suicidal practices of those who ought to know better.
The churches should be stanch and true to the light which God has
given. Each member should work intelligently to put away from his
life practice every perverted appetite.—
Testimonies for the Church
6:372, 373, 1900
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Diseases from Poverty-Stricken Diet Difficult to Cure—315
]
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Effect of Improper Eating on Temper and Home Atmosphere—
234
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Effects of Mistaken Reform—316
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Preparing the Way for Drunkenness
203. Often intemperance begins in the home. By the use of
rich, unhealthful food the digestive organs are weakened and a desire
is created for food that is still more stimulating. Thus the appetite
is educated to crave continually something stronger. The demand
for stimulants becomes more frequent and more difficult to resist.