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any disease, but rather to provide knowledge about

health. The conclusions are personal & without affiliation.

These remedies are complementary, but they should

not be applied without having first consulted with the

physician that is caring for you. Do not stop taking your

medicines, or apply these remedies without the

authorization of a qualified practitioner that is familiar with your individual case so that you can discuss your options, arrive at an agreement and monitor

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THE ART AND SCIENCE OF HEALING

God pledged Himself to keep this human machinery in healthful action if thehuman agent will obey His laws and cooperate with God. (3)

If man will first trust in God, rest, exercise, be temperate, dress with modesty anduse His simple agents properly, and apply principles of hygiene in using Histemple, then God will continue to cooperate with the human agent inproviding His natural agents of sunlight, water, clean air, life bearinggrass, seeds and herbs, in the prevention of disease. (4), (5), (6), (7)

There are many ways of practicing thehealing art, but there is only one way thatHeaven approves.

God's remedies are the simple agencies ofnature that will not tax or debilitate thesystem through their powerful properties.(1)

The work of cultivating the heart isprofitable at all times and in all places. (2)

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1-Testi. for the Church Vol 5, p.443.1; 2- Manuscript Releases, Vol 1, p.345.2; 3- Councils on Diet and Foods p. 17; 4- Genesis 1:11; 5- Exodus 15:26; 6- 1 Corinthians 3:9-11; 7- Manuscript Release Vol. 1, p. 345.2-346.3

It is estimated that we spend one third of our lives sleeping.

There are those that believe that sleeping

is a waste of time.

The question we need to ask is, why is sleeping important?

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HOW MANY DOCTORS VISITS ARERELATED TO SLEEP DISORDERS

It is estimated that 3.3 million patients visit their doctors due to problems

of insomnia per year.

34% of people that are greater than 65 years of age have problems with

insomnia.

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What factors are associated with insomnia?

•Working late•Artificial lights, internet•Eating late•Watching tv late at night, •Readng before sleep• Radio, telephone• Lack of exercise, •Not getting up with sunrise• Taking stimulants

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WE ALL HAVE A GIVEN TIME TO LIVE.AS LONG AS THIS TIME GOES ON, WE SPEND “CONSTITUTIONAL ENERGY”.

Upon discussing Constitutional Energy or Vital Energy of a living being, we need to recognize that there are:1. Cycles.2. Set times and activities within each cycle.3. Purposes and opportunities of being

synchronized within each cycle.7

WHAT DOES “CONSTITUIONAL ENERGY” CONSIST OF?

Constitutional Energy is the vital force of a living being.

Each of us has a set or defined amount of time to live.

When we break the laws of health, it is like burning a candle at both

ends. Once we are “burned out”, there is

no way to add the time we have lost.

This is why we need to be careful with the temple of the Holy Spirit

that has been loaned to us.

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What Life Cycles are there?

THE LIFE CYCLES ARE REGULATED BY OUR HORMONES THAT VARY ACCORDING TO THE DAY, THE MONTH, THE FOUR

SEASONS AND YEARS OF OUR LIVES.

THE DAY THE MONTH THE FOUR SEASONS THE YEAR

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How can we be certain how these biologic life cycles work?

And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven to divide the day from the night, and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days and years: And

let them be for lights in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth: and it was so.

And God made two great lights; the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night:

and he made the stars also. And God set them in the firmament of the heaven to give

light upon the earth, And to rule over the day and over the night, and to divide the light from the darkness:

and God said that it was good. Genesis 1:14-18 10

Solar 24 hr. Time Cycle

6 AM 6 PM

Day

Night

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Divides the day from night thatcycles every 24 hrs that is called a Day

24 hr. Hormonal Cycle

6 AM 6 PMCortisol

Melatonin

Greater LightRules Day

Lesser LightRules Night

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These greater and lesser lights are for signs of ruling. The greater of these two lights is signaled by CortisolThe lesser of these two lights is signaled by Melatonin

Lunar Time Cycle

Nov

Jan

Oct

Apr

Aug

Sep

Jun

May

Jul

Dec

Feb

Mar13

Each lunar cycle is a sign in the heavens that signalsthe bounds of their Monthly habitations.

Pulsating Hormonal Signals

2 pm

6 pm

12 noon

12 mn

8 am

10 am

4 am

2 am

6 am

4 pm

8 pm

10 pm

Cortisol

Melatonin

Greater LightRules Day

Lesser LightRules Night

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In the Human Brain are enduring signs that rule by signaling day and night

Seasonal Time Cycle

Nov

Jan

Fall

Apr

Aug

Sep

Jun

May

Jul

Dec

Feb

Mar

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In that the orbit of the earth is elliptical and not round, and the Sun is positioned off centered, this results in changes in relative degrees of light,

heat and moisture in the firmament whereby creating four Seasons.

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What types of light sensors are there which regulate this biologic clock?

The change of intensity of the light sources is a sign that regulates day / night 24 hr. cycle.

The changing pulsating images of the lesser light shining in the midst of darkness seen each month are signs that regulate the

months. The change of the length of the day light time period from

longest to shortest and then the lack of change are the signs that plays the greatest role for the regulation of the four seasons.

The equaling of the longest day light with the next longest day light is a sign of the year cycle.

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Sleep Deeper and Look Younger

Your face is like an open book that tells others how wellyou slept last night. The best way to induce a skinrejuvenating appearance is by turning the bedroomtemperature down, making it as dark as possible, openingthe window just a bit and getting to sleep before 10 PM.

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How do these seven time clocks that govern the universe relate to the human organism?

Within the Pineal Gland each of these seven cycles are governed by light. Within the 24 hr.

biologic cycle, all of the components of the other six cycles are incorporated in it.

Growth Hormone pulsates approximately every 2 hrs day and night much like the

monthly lunar cycle that governs Cortisol the daylight hormone and melatonin, the

nightlight hormone. Cortisol the daylight hormone governs Melatonin the nightlight

hormone. Melatonin the lesser light governs the release Growth Hormone.

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HOW DOES THE PINEAL GLAND HELP US TO SLEEP ?

The pineal gland produces a hormone

called melatonin.The principal function

of melatonin is to signal the brain to fall asleep,

cycle after cycle.

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WHAT OTHER FUNCTIONS DOES THIS BIOLOGIC CLOCK DO?

Furthermore, this biologic clock is equipped with two great light

receptors, the greater called Cortisol to rule the day and the lesser called

Melatonin to rule the night, and He made another stellar

neurotransmitter called Vitamin D which rules over the day and night,

and to divide the light from darkness, and God saw that it was good.

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In order for us to work, we need to rest. In order for us to rest, we need to sleep. In order for us to sleep, we need to shut off the lights. In order for

us to turn on and shut off the lights, we need something or someone to do it.

OUR MAKER CREATED THE PINEAL GLAND. THE PINEAL GLAND IS A

BIOLOGIC CLOCK. BIOLOGICALLY SPEAKING, THIS CLOCK

IS SYNCHRONIZED WITH SEVEN CYCLES: THE DAILY CYCLE, THE

MONTHLY CYCLE, THE FOUR SEASONS AND THE ANNUAL CYCLE.

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Thomas Edison said,“The doctor of the

future will not prescribe medicines,

But rather, will focus on true remedies for

the human frame and in the prevention

of diseases.”

WHAT DID THOMAS EDISON SAY IN REFERENCE TO THE DOCTOR OF THE FURURE ?

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MELATONIN: THE REST AND REPAIR HORMONE

Melatonin is a natural hormone that can be found in

Sunflower seeds.

34% of people that are greater than 65 years of age have problems with insomnia.

3.3 million patients visit their doctors due to problems of

insomnia per year.

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WHAT MAY BE THE EFFECTS OF ALTERED GROWTH HORMONE LEVELS DUE

TO A LACK OF SLEEP?

It has been proven that artificial lighting reduces hours of sleep. Reduction in hours of

sleep at night suppresses growth hormone levels in

animals.The lack of sufficient growth

hormone may result in truncalobesity, premature ageing,

short stature in children and abnormal glucose metabolism.

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WHAT ARE SOME OF THE BENEFITS OF SLEEPING WITH LESSER LIGHT?

When the sun goes down, the body liberates a hormone called melatonin. Melatonin induces sleep naturally.

Levels of melatonin are greater at the beginning of sleep and then in the early morning the levels drop.

When we stay up late after the sun goes down, this offsets the balance in the immune system and makes us tired.

Artificial lights and stimulants interfere with the wake / sleep cycle.

When we are tired and worried and we do not sleep, the body has difficulty in repairing itself.

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WHAT SEVEN POINTS CAN WE DO TO INCREASE THE PRODUCTION OF

MELATONIN ?

1. GET EXPOSED TO SUNLIGHT EARLY IN THE MORNING.

2. AVOID ARTIFICIAL LIGHTS AT NIGHT, WATCH TV LATE AT NIGHT, READ OR SURF THE INTERNET LATE AT NIGHT.

3. EXERCISE.

4. EAT FOODS THAT ARE RICH IN MELATONIN.

5. EAT FOODS THAT ARE RICH IN TRIPTOPHAN.

6. EAT FOODS RICH IN B 6

7. AVOID EATING LATE AT NIGHT.

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WHAT FOODS ARE RICH IN TRIPTOPHAN? (pico-gr./gr.)

1. Black eyed peas 2672. Black walnuts 2903. Almonds 3224. Sesame seeds 3585. Gluten 5106. Pumpkin seeds 5787. Tofu 74728

WHAT FOODS ARE RICH IN VITAMIN B 6 ? (mg/100 gr.)

1. LIMA BEANS 0.51

2. LENTELS 0.54

3. ENGLISH WALNUTS 0.56

4. BANANA 0.58

5. SESAME SEEDS 0.79

6. SUNFLOWER SEEDS 0.81

7. ARTICHOKE HEARTS 0.94

8. GREEN PEPPERS 2.22

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WHAT DOES IT MEAN IF YOU FALL ASLEEP ALMOST INSTANTLY?

Normally, it take around 10 to 15 minutes to fall asleep. If you fall asleep in less than 5 minutes, you are suffering

from sleep deprivaton.Sleep deprivation can be dangerous because you may fall

asleep when you are driving, etc.

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WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE ARE ASLEEP AND OUR EYES MOVE ?

When we are asleep and our eyes move rapidly, this is called “REM sleep”.

During REM sleep, the mind replays past experiences, classifies and stores them in our memory bank.

This phase usually begins about 90 minutes after falling asleep and reoccurs in intervals until completing 2 hours.

This phase is inhibited by caffeine, tobacco, tranquilizers, antidepressants and alcohol.

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What remedies are considered more valuable than gold?

Rest, taking a sunbath, or resting under a tree with a

fresh breeze.

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WHAT ARE NATURAL REMEDIES THAT HELP US TO REST?

Exercise and sunlight are natural tranquilizers.

Water cushions the brain and regulated the temperature which

provides comfort. Pure air and rest relaxes the muscles.

Temperance liberates us from stimulants.

Appropriate food satisfies our needs, and resting in the Lord, relaxes our

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ALAMEDA COUNTY SLEEP STUDY:7,000 men and women, ages 30-70

Those who regularly slept seven to eight

hours a night had the lowest death rate.Those who slept

more than eight or less than seven had a

significantly higher death rate.

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SOME TIMES I CAN’T SLEEP BECAUSE MY NOSE IS CONGESTED. WHY IS THIS ?

NASAL CONGESTION IS USUALLY CAUSED BY

INFECTION OR ALLERGIES. ALSO, WHEN THE EXTREMITIES ARE COLD, THE BLOOD VESSELS

IN THE EXTREMITIES.CONSTRICTION OF THE BLOOD VESSELS IN THE EXTREMITIES

CAUSES THE NOSE TO BECOME CONGESTED.

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IN WHAT WAY IS “FATIGUE” LIKE A RED LIGHT FLASHING ON THE DASH OF A

CAR STATING “SERVICE SOON”

FATIGUE IS A WARNING THAT YOUR BODY NEEDS TO BE SERVICED SOON. WHEN WE DO NOT PAY ATTENTION TO THIS WARNING, THERE MAY

BE SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES. INFLAMATORY PROCESSES, DEGENERATIVE PROCESSES, AUTO IMMUNE

DISEASES AND CANCER OFTEN TIMES MAY GIVE WARNING SIGNS SUCH AS FATIGUE.

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IN WHAT WAY IS OUR BODY LIKE A CAR BATTERY?

WHEN WE WAKE UP, WE HAVE A LOT OF ENERGY.

AS THE DAY WEARS ON, AS WE REMAIN AWAKE, WE GRADUALLY

LOOSE ENERGY. AS WE LOOSE ENERGY, THE MORE

TIRED WE GET, IT TAKES A LOT MORE ENERGY TO GET RECHARGED.

FOR EVERY HOUR OF SLEEP THAT YOU GET BEFORE MIDNIGHT, IT IS

WORTH TWO HOURS OF REST.

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WHAT RELATION DOES DARKNESS HAVE TO DO WITH DEPRESSION?

It has been shown that in Alaska the

incidence of suicide is much greater when

there are long nights. Also, when people stay up late and do

not get up early, it has the same effect.

These factors enhance depression.

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WHAT RELATION IS THERE BETWEEN EATING LATE AND NIGHTMARES?

WHEN WE SLEEP WITH OUR ABDOMENS FULL, THIS

REDISTRIBUTES THE BLOOD FROM THE BRAIN TO THE

DIGESTIVE TRACT. ALSO, THE COMBINATION OF

REFINED SUGARS, STIMULANTS AND CHEESE MAKES THE

BLOOD SLUGISH THAT FURTHER ENHANCES NIGHTMARES.

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WHAT HAPPENS TO THE REPAIR PROCESSES IN THE BODY WHEN WE SLEEP WITH

OUR STOMACHS FULL ?

When we go to sleep with our stomachs full, many of the

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WHAT IS THE MOST COMFORTABLE POSITION TO SLEEP IN?

THE MOST COMFORTABLE POSITION TO SLEEP IN IS:•LAYING DOWN, •WHERE YOU CAN STRETCH OUT, •WITHOUT BELTS, WATCHES, EARRINGS OR BRACELETS •WITH SOFT CLOTHING•THAT IS LOOSE FITTING.

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WHAT IS YOUR ATTITUDE ABOUT GOING TO SLEEP AT A REASONABLE HOUR?

REST: WE NEED WILL POWER TO GET TO BED ON TIME. GET IT EVEN IF IT MEANS YOUR NOT SLEEPING

UNDER THE BEST OF CONDITIONS.

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WHAT PHYSIOLOGIC PURPOSE DOES SLEEPING HAVE?

While we are awake, almost all of our energy is spent on supporting the wakeful activities. When we finish our wakeful activities, we rest.

Sleep is a heightened anabolic state, accentuating the growth and rejuvenation of the immune, nervous, skeletal and muscular systems.

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WHY IS IT THAT SOME NIGHTS, WE KICK, RAMBLE AND GRIND OUR TEETH WHEN WE SLEEP ?

TENSION, ANXIETY, PAIN OR SITUATIONS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN RESOLVED PRODUCES

THESE SYMPTOMS. WE SHOULD NOT PUT OFF

FOR TOMORROW WHAT WE CAN DO TODAY.

THE WORD OF GOD TELLS US: DO NOT LET THE SUN GO

DOWN ”.

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The Lord, our Creator, is a God of order:

THE LORD TELLS US THAT THERE IS A TIME FOR

EVERYTHING: “To every thing there is a

season, and a time to every purpose under heaven.”

ECLES: 3:1

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SEEING THAT EVERYTHING HAS IT’S TIME AND PLACE, WHAT IS THE SET TIME THAT THE LORD HAS GIVEN US SO THAT WE CAN BE SYNCHRONIZED WITH HIS PERFECT TIMING ? (6+1=7)

“Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days shaltthou labor, and do all thy work: But the seventh day is the sabbath of the Lord thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, not thy daughter, thy maidservant, nor thy cattle, nor thy strangerer that is within thy gates:”Exodus 20:8-11 46

The Creator knew that the human race would need one day or rest in seven to get synchronized for the next work week.

This is why, “the sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath.”

As we rest on the sabbath, we are showing the universe that we recognize the Sun of Righteousness as our Creator and Savior.

# of Work Days Days of Week

1 Sunday

2 Monday

3 Tuesday

4 Wednesday

5 Thursday

6 Friday

7th Day of Rest Saturday

6 + 1 = 7

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Matt. 11:28-30 says: “Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy

laden, and I will give you rest.

Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto

your souls.

For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

What can we learn from the Bible about the restoring power within

our reach that comes from resting in the Lord?

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