Prevention of Diseases
By Dr. Luke

It is far better to prevent the discomforts and symptoms of disease rather than endure them. Sickness and disease rob us of vitality and enjoyment of our lives and the cost personally and financially, both as individuals and as a nation, is immense over the course of a lifetime.

In the 21st century, all humans are affected to some degree with ill health. Even the very young are not spared. Everyone on this earth has contamination of their bodies to some degree. This is, of course, unavoidable in the modern world. Our present day society has built upon its industrialised past and has succeeded, all too successfully in polluting the air, water and Earth.

Prevention of diseases is simple. The basic rule for the prevention of all diseases, according to Lewis Cook JR. and Junko Yasui, the authors of the "Doctrine of Truth", is to "Maintain the purity of the body's fluids (blood, lymph, cellular and tissue fluids)

Prevention of all diseases: works by maintaining the purity of the body through:

1. Periodic short fasts, at least once a week (24 hour, water fasts).

2. A proper diet, high in pure, unprocessed, naturally produced foods.

3. Proper eating habits including chewing foods well, and relaxing during and after eating.

4. Drinking only distilled water or freshly prepared fruit and vegetables juices. Canned or bottled juices may contain artificial flavours, colourings and additives.

5. Avoid salt, refined sugar, processed foods, drugs, non-foods vinegar (use only apple cider vinegar), alcohol and tobacco. All of these things are contaminated and are destructive to cell life.

6. Proper breathing habits, to ensure maximum flow of oxygen and maximum discharge of carbon dioxide. It is of maximum importance to provide abundant fresh air to all the body's cells. Practice deep breathing exercises several times a day.

7. Exercise (preferably walking). Exercise improves circulation by accelerating your heartbeat and aids in bringing oxygen to cellular tissues.

8. Conserve the body's energy by getting adequate sleep and rest.

9. Moderation in sexual activities.

10. Avoid all extreme and uncomfortable environmental conditions.

11. Avoid over-exertion and stress of all kinds - mental, physical, environmental, dietary, etc.

12. Maintain external and internal hygiene by daily washing along with proper elimination of food wastes through regular bowel movements.

I would like to elaborate on point #2, proper diet. Mixing of foods is very important. For example, fruits should be eaten separately, especially melons, and should be consumed at least 30 minutes before eating other foods.

Proteins and green leafy vegetables can be eaten together, and vegetables and such complex carbohydrates as pasta, potatoes, corn, whole grain breads etc. can be mixed together, but protein and/or fats mixed with carbohydrates should be avoided as they cannot digest together in the medium of the stomach at the same time. An example of a bad combination would be to have eggs for breakfast along with a glass of orange juice.

Eating and drinking play such an important role in the lives of most people, that they should at least know the rudiments of the digestive process. When a piece of ordinary white bread is eaten (simple carbohydrate) it is chewed in the mouth and mixed with saliva that contains an alkaline enzyme called ptyalin, which begins the digestive process. It then passes into the stomach where very little digestion takes place and quickly passes into the duodenum (next part of the digestive system below the stomach) where a significant part of the digestion occurs in the presence of bile from the gall bladder as well as pancreatic juices. This stage of digestion takes place in some 20 feet of small intestine. Through the entire process various substances are absorbed into the blood.

The digestion of protein, (such as a piece of meat) begins in the mouth with chewing and liquefying in a neutral saliva. This food then passes into the stomach. Here, hydrochloric, and peptic acids, start the protein digestion. This remains in the stomach for several hours before descending into the duodenum for further digestion.

When protein is eaten with starches (such as bread or potatoes) the acids work on the proteins as well as the starches. But these two don't digest well together and so the acids and starches react to produce gases and toxic acids. The resultant fermentation of starches mixed with proteins remains in the stomach for hours generating toxic gases which are absorbed into the blood, resulting in indigestion, heart burn and poisoning of the body. Bloating and stomach distension are also common results.

Fats go through a similar process to proteins, for in truth, in natural foods, fats and proteins are often found together with little or no carbohydrate, just as carbohydrate (sugar) rich foods found naturally have low to no levels of protein and fat. It is only our urge and ability to satisfy our taste buds with interesting combinations of foods, that has ultimately put such a strain on our digestive tracts.

In the following few issues we shall talk about some of the most common health problems of the century, such as- stomach ulcers and stomach related problems, nutrition, cancer, common colds, liver disease (cirrhosis), obesity, heart disease, exercise and aging and death. Until then, good health to you all.

(The views of Dr. Luke are not meant to diagnose or treat any disease or illness and are solely his views and not necessarily those of this magazine or any other entity. Consult your family health provider for any health or medical issues.)