The Very Basics of Humans
and the World We Inhabit
Have you ever stopped and wondered why we (humans) are as we are,
and why we do what we do? It is truly remarkable what our bodies are
capable of doing and how our bodies operate to perform various tasks.
Yet, we are just one of millions of different species inhabiting this planet,
all with a unique story to tell. And, like our fellow planet-mates, we must
abide by the basic objectives of life, namely to function as an independent
being (self-operate), defend ourselves both externally and internally,
nourish ourselves, and of course to reproduce, which is without question
the ultimate objective of all life-forms.
Yet, we are special in that we have a relatively large brain and the intel-
lectual capacity to try to understand ourselves and, in accordance, how we
are to be nourished. In this chapter we will begin to explore the very basis
of our being and the world we live in. This will begin to set the stage for
understanding what it will take to nourish our body for optimal health and
longevity. We will answer questions about basic concepts such as elements,
atoms, molecules, oxidation, chemical reactions, water solubility, and
acids and bases. If you have a science background this site might seem
too rudimentary and you might consider moving on to the next ....
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More importantly
What, you may ask, is a public relations man doing writing a site on nature cure ? The answer
is simple : good health ought to be everybody's concern, not solely the medical profession's
business. More importantly, in my own case, I suffered immen- sely, for many years, largely due
to the shortcomings of the modern medical system. In my despair, I earnestly began my study of
natural methods of treatment and cure of disease, as also the ways and means of maintaining
good health. Putting the time-tested nature cure methods into practice proved so beneficial in my
own case, that I took to studying their application for several other diseases as well. What began
as mere jottings was gradually expanded into full-length articles on the subject " Cure Without
Drugs ", several of which were published in "The Economic Times. " The readers' response to
the series was overwhelming and several of them suggested that the articles be complied in
book form, to benefit more people. "Health the Natural Way " was the result. This book as well
as my second book titled " Diet Cure For Common Ailments " published three years laters, was
well received by the press and the public. This fact coupled with the immense popularity of my
articles on health, nutrition and nature cure being published in several leading newspapers and
magazines, have prompted me to write a comprehensive book on nature cure under the present
title for the benefit of the general public.
is simple : good health ought to be everybody's concern, not solely the medical profession's
business. More importantly, in my own case, I suffered immen- sely, for many years, largely due
to the shortcomings of the modern medical system. In my despair, I earnestly began my study of
natural methods of treatment and cure of disease, as also the ways and means of maintaining
good health. Putting the time-tested nature cure methods into practice proved so beneficial in my
own case, that I took to studying their application for several other diseases as well. What began
as mere jottings was gradually expanded into full-length articles on the subject " Cure Without
Drugs ", several of which were published in "The Economic Times. " The readers' response to
the series was overwhelming and several of them suggested that the articles be complied in
book form, to benefit more people. "Health the Natural Way " was the result. This book as well
as my second book titled " Diet Cure For Common Ailments " published three years laters, was
well received by the press and the public. This fact coupled with the immense popularity of my
articles on health, nutrition and nature cure being published in several leading newspapers and
magazines, have prompted me to write a comprehensive book on nature cure under the present
title for the benefit of the general public.
Where nutrition is concerned
Most members of the "medical" profession do not want to know. They do realise their patients are not losing weight, but they put it down to cheating and secret binges. Some slimming professionals even run group therapy sessions, at which members are applauded when they are able to show they have lost weight and made to feel ashamed of any gain.1 The mental cruelty involved in these practices is positively mediaeval. Moreover, stipulating a 1500 calorie diet without detailing what it is to contain is quite inadequate. It simply serves to focus on the energy value of foods without taking account of their nutritional value.
Apart from a few specialists, doctors tend to be disinclined to update their understanding of these matters and are usually not knowledgeable about them in the first place. Where nutrition is concerned, they seem to have little scientific understanding going beyond the commonly held views.
What is more, it is not a field in which doctors in general are particularly interested. I have noticed that of the twenty or so I have worked with on this book, all of them, without exception, were originally led to research and experiment in the field because they themselves had a serious weight problem to solve.
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