A Person's Victory with her Health

For over a year now, Dr. Saunders, Georgia, U.S.A, has been my doctor, and this wonderful approach to spiritual and physical health has changed my whole life. Since I had been in such poor health before, I have since had many opportunities to share this process with friends. Everybody says that it is difficult to start this health program; some friends say it is impossible: 'How can we not eat kabab, chicken, tah cheen, fessenjun, etc., or cheese, yogurts, cake, chocolate, tea, etc.?' And it is true. Really, it seems impossible, if we think from this point of view, which is looking at the short-term way of enjoyment. However, if we look at it from the long-term result of it, we find it a much better and more enjoyable way of life. Putting aside the main (spiritual) aspect of it and only considering the physical benefits, we see that it is much healthier, we will enjoy the taste of each food more. We will have more time because we spend less time in the kitchen. We spend less money on our food, and we generally find life easier to live. Having considered this side of things, we will give up our attachment to the short-term view, and sacrifice our cravings. As we know at the start ofany change, there is a need for some sacrifice. As the Writings say, we have to give up the important for the most important.... I feel that besides the physical point of view, it is the most effective way to progress spiritually. Just like fasting and obligatory prayers, it improves our will power and steadfastness, our patience, our detachment, our reliance upon God, and our obedience to His Covenant. It is in fact the effects of the spiritual side of this diet that I find the mostinteresting...the main purpose is to apply the Creative Words in my daily life. Mina Khaze, England__________________________


SPIRITUAL HEALTH HABITS__________________________

Here are some essential elements for our spiritual and physical health
.1) Trust in God
2) Consult a skilled physician and follow his instructions
3) Practice detachment from all save God
4) Practice moderation
5) Pray and meditate daily;
read the Creative Word morning and evening
6) Be happy always
7) Simplify
8) Focus
9) Practice patience
10) Eat simple, natural plant foods
11) Drink adequate pure water12)
Evaluate progress daily