Charcoal

“We have come to a time when EVERY MEMBER of the church should take hold of medical missionary work...”  {7T 62.1}

“...It is essential both to understand the principles involved in the treatment of the sick and to have a practical training that will enable one rightly to use this knowledge.”  {MH 127.2} 

 “...Give those who are sick the simple treatments that will relieve them, and then pray with them. Thus they will open the door for the entrance of the truth...”  {MM 320.2} 

“Let us PRESENT THE GOSPEL TO THE SICK, CONNECTING JESUS, the Great Healer, WITH THE SIMPLE REMEDIES USED...”  MM 29.1} 

“ALWAYS STUDY AND TEACH THE USE OF THE SIMPLEST REMEDIES, and the special blessing of the Lord may be expected to follow the use of these means which are within the reach of the common people.--Letter 100, 1903.”  {2SM 298.6}

“We cannot expect the Lord to work a miracle for us while we neglect the simple remedies he has provided for our use, which aptly and opportunely applied, will bring about a miraculous result. Therefore, PRAY, BELIEVE, AND WORK.” (Letter 66, 1901) {7BC 939.2} 

FEVER & PAIN:

“...pulverized charcoal; make a poultice of it, and lay it over her stomach and sides.” The doctor hastened away to follow out my instructions. Soon he returned, saying, “Relief came in less than half an hour after the application of the poultices. She is now having the first natural sleep she has had for days.”  {2SM 295.2}

PAIN:

“I have ordered the same treatment for others who were suffering GREAT PAIN, and it has brought relief and been the means of saving life...” (2SM 295.3)

SNAKE BITES/STING OF REPTILES & POISONOUS INSECTS:

“My mother had told me that snake bites and the sting of reptiles and poisonous insects could often be rendered harmless by the use of charcoal poultices.” (2SM 295.3)

BRUISED HANDS & LIMBS/INFLAMMATION:

“When working on the land at Avondale, Australia, the workmen would often bruise their hands and limbs, and this in many cases resulted in such severe inflammation that the worker would have to leave his work for some time. One came to me one day in this condition, with his hand tied in a sling. He was much troubled over the circumstance; for his help was needed in clearing the land I said to him, “Go to the place where you have been burning the timber, and get me some charcoal from the eucalyptus tree, pulverize it, and I will dress your hand.” This was done, and the next morning he reported that the pain was gone.Soon he was ready to return to his work. Pulverized charcoal...we have used freely in cases of inflammation...” {2SM 298.5)

INFLAMMATION OF THE BOWELS/BLOODY STOOL:

“A brother was taken sick with inflammation of the bowels and bloody dysentery. The man was not a careful health reformer, but indulged his appetite. We were just preparing to leave Texas, where we had been laboring for several months, and we had carriages prepared to take away this brother and his family, and several others who were suffering from malarial fever. My husband and I thought we would stand this expense rather than have the heads of several families die and leave their wives and children unprovided for.  Two or three were taken in a large spring wagon on spring mattresses. But this man who was suffering from inflammation of the bowels, sent for me to come to him. My husband and I decided that it would not do to move him. Fears were entertained that mortification had set in. Then the thought came to me like a communication from the Lord to take pulverized charcoal, put water upon it, and give this water to the sick man to drink, putting bandages of the charcoal over the bowels and stomach...the sick man's son went to a blacksmith's shop, secured the charcoal, and pulverized it, and then used it according to the directions given. The result was that in half an hour there was a change for the better...The blessing of God had worked with the simple means used.”  —1899 {2SM 299.2}

SWELLING ON KNEE FROM INSECT BITE:

“On Thursday Sister Sara McEnterfer was called to see if she could do anything for Brother B's little son, who is eighteen months old. For several days he has had a painful swelling on the knee, supposed to be from the bite of some poisonous insect. Pulverized charcoal, mixed with flaxseed, was placed upon the swelling, and this poultice gave relief at once. The child had screamed with pain all night, but when this was applied, he slept. Today she has been to see the little one twice. She opened the swelling in two places, and a large amount of yellow matter and blood was discharged freely. The child was relieved of its great suffering. We thank the Lord that we may become intelligent in using the simple things within our reach to alleviate pain, and successfully remove its cause.” --1899 {2SM 299.3}

SWELLING ON THE KNEE:

"This boy...had been troubled with a knee-swelling for five years. For eleven months he was confined to his bed under the care of a physician. Sister McEnterfer had treated him with water compresses and pulverized charcoal, until the inflammation had been relieved. He was so much better that he laid aside his crutches, and attended to the cooking, as has been mentioned. But this was too much, and the knee troubled him again. It was necessary to give him a thorough course of treatment, so we took him to my own house and gave him constant care. There was a large swelling under the knee, which he called his 'egg.' This swelling was opened and discharged freely, and from it were taken pieces of bone. He improved rapidly...” ({GH, October 1, 1899 par. 6}

INDIGESTION:

"I will tell you a little about my experience with charcoal as a remedy.For some forms of indigestion, it is more efficacious than drugs. A little olive oil into which some of this powder has been stirred, tends to cleanse and heal. I find it is excellent.”  {PH144 24.3}

SEVERE INFLAMMATION OF THE EYES:

“The more severe inflammation of the eyes will be relieved by a poultice of charcoal, put in a bag and dipped in hot or cold water as will best suit the case. This works, like a charm.” {PH144 24.1}

THERE ARE MANY OTHER USES FOR CHARCOAL THAT ARE NOT IN THE SOP.

NAUSEA/VOMITING:

Adults: Take 2-3 Heaping T. Charcoal in water. Take as needed.

Children: You can try 1 T. with them. Wait till after gag-reflux time to give it to them. This will prevent them from vomiting it up.

POULTICES OVER THE LIVER & KIDNEYS HELP IN DETOXIFYING JAUNDICE:

Some charcoal in a baby's bottle, or mixed with some water placed in a baby's mouth along with a poultice over the Liver can help reverse jaundice (be sure to place baby in direct sunlight as well).

METAL TOXICITY:

Activated Charcoal helps remove metal poisoning from the body.

CHARCOAL IS ALSO GREAT FOR:

Rashes (place 2 cups of charcoal in a bathtub and have the person sit in it for at least a half hour...)

SOP ABBREVIATIONS:

2SM = Selected Messages, volume 2

7BC = Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentaries, volume 7

7T = Testimonies to the Church, volume 7

MH = Ministry of Healing

MM = Medical Ministry

PH = Pamphlet

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Body Systems

BIBLE:

Psalms 139:14 – “I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made…”

Prov. 4:7 – “Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting, get understanding.”

SOP:

REGARDING ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY:

“This living machinery is to be understood. Every part of its wonderful mechanism is to be carefully studied...”  {7MR 324.2}

“The study of anatomy, the form and structure of the body; of physiology, the use and functions of the various organs; and of hygiene, the laws that underlie their healthful activities, is pursued from a Biblical and scientific point of view.” {RH, October 11, 1898 par. 12}

“So closely is health related to our happiness that we cannot have the latter without the former. A practical knowledge of the science of human life is necessary in order to glorify God in our bodies. It is therefore of the highest importance, that among the studies selected for childhood, physiology should occupy the first place. How few know anything about the structure and functions of their own bodies, and of nature's laws! Many are drifting about without knowledge, like a ship at sea without compass or anchor; and what is more, they are not interested to learn how to keep their bodies in a healthy condition and prevent disease.”  (CH 38.1)

“MY PEOPLE ARE DESTROYED FOR LACK OF KNOWLEDGE...” 

(Hosea 4:6)

“…The health should be as faithfully guarded as the character. A knowledge of physiology and hygiene should be the basis of all educational effort.”  {CG 360.4}

“In the study of physiology, pupils should be led to see the value of physical energy and how it can be so preserved and developed as to contribute in the highest degree to success in life's great struggle.”  {CG 343.2}

“The student of physiology should be taught that the object of his study is not merely to gain a knowledge of facts and principles. This alone will prove of little benefit....The great requisite in teaching these principles is to impress the pupil with their importance, so that he will conscientiously put them in practice.” {CG 362.4}

"In giving your children lessons in physiology, and teaching them how to cook with simplicity and yet with skill, you are laying the foundation for the most useful branches of education...” {CG 374.2}

“Parents should seek to awaken in their children an interest in the study of physiology. Youth need to be instructed in regard to their own bodies. There are but few among the young who have any definite knowledge of the mysteries of life. The study of the wonderful human organism, the relation and dependence of all its complicated parts, is one in which most mothers take little if any interest. They do not understand the influence of the body upon the mind, or of the mind upon the body. They occupy themselves with needless trifles, and then plead that they have no time to obtain the information which they need in order to care properly for the health of their children. It is less trouble to trust them to the doctors. Thousands of children die through ignorance of the laws of their being.”  {CTBH 70.3}

“OUR MINISTERS SHOULD BECOME INTELLIGENT ON HEALTH REFORM. They need to become acquainted with physiology and hygiene; they should understand the laws that govern physical life, and their bearing upon the health of mind and soul. Thousands upon thousands know little of the wonderful body God has given them or of the care it should receive; and they consider it of more importance to study subjects of far less consequence. The ministers have a work to do here. When they take a right position on this subject, much will be gained. In their own lives and homes they should obey the laws of life, practicing right principles and living healthfully. Then they will be able to speak correctly on this subject, leading the people higher and still higher in the work of reform. Living in the light themselves, they can bear a message of great value to those who are in need of just such a testimony.”  {CD 452.1‐.2}

“The importance of caring for the health should be taught as a Bible requirement. Perfect obedience to God's commands calls for conformity to the laws of the being. The science of education includes as full a knowledge of physiology as can be obtained. No one can properly understand his obligations to God unless he understands clearly his obligations to himself as God's property. He who remains in sinful ignorance of the laws of life and health, or who willfully violates these laws, sins against God.”  {CT 295.1}

“All should have an intelligent knowledge of the human frame that they may keep their bodies in the condition necessary to do the work of the Lord. The physical life is to be carefully preserved and developed that through humanity the divine nature may be revealed in its fullness. The relation of the physical organism to the spiritual life is one of the most important branches of education. It should receive careful attention in the home and in the school. All need to become acquainted with their physical structure and the laws that control natural life. He who remains in willing ignorance of the laws of his physical being and who violates them through ignorance is sinning against God…”  {COL348.1}

“Know ye not,” says the apostle Paul, “that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghostwhich is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price; therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's.” 1 Corinthians 6:19-20. {COL 348.2} (1 Corinthians 10:31/Revelation 14:6‐7)

“We are to love God, not only with all the heart, mind, and soul, but with all the strength. This covers the full, intelligent use of the physical powers.” {COL 348.3}

“…The people of God must know themselves. They must understand in regard to their own physical frames, that they may be able with the psalmist to exclaim, “I will praise Thee, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made...” {CD 33.1}

ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY in the Natural Remedies Encyclopedia (7th Edition):

• Basic Physiology may be found on Pages 1010‐1024
• Basic Anatomy may be found on Pages 1025‐1040

Note: Kaplan medical anatomy coloring book is an excellent coloring book for teaching the anatomy.

THE BODY IS COMPOSED OF:

• Cells
• Tissues
• Organs
• Systems
• Human Body

QUESTION: WHAT IS A CELL?

ANSWER: The cell is the basic structural and functional unit of all known living organisms. It is the smallest unit of life that is classified as a living thing, and is often called the building block of life (from Wikipedia).

FIVE NEEDS OF THE CELL

1. Oxygen (Without Oxygen, cells die in about three minutes)

2. Water (Without water, cells would die in a few days)

3. Nutrients (Without nutrients, cells would die in several weeks)

4. Waste Elimination (Without adequate elimination, the cells die within hours) Elimination takes place through the SKIN, LUNGS, KIDNEYS, RECTUM/ANUS

5. All Poisons are to be kept out (this includes additives, preservatives, artificial food coloring, HFCS, Agave, artificial sweeteners, everything with MSG, including the 25 names of hidden MSG, vinegar, pepper, spices, sugar, condiments, coffee, tea, tobacco, all forms of alcohol, medication, etc.)

LIKE CELLS MAKE LIKE TISSUES

THERE ARE 4 TYPES OF TISSUE IN THE BODY:

1. Connective Tissue – Connective tissue holds other tissues together such as in the formation of organs, and has the ability to stretch and contract passively.

2. Muscle Tissue – Muscle tissue functions to produce force and cause motion, either locomotion or movement within internal organs.

3. Nervous Tissue – Cells comprising the central nervous system and peripheral nervous system are classified as neural tissue. In the central nervous system, neural tissue forms the brain and spinal cord and, in the peripheral nervous system forms the cranial nerves and spinal nerves.

4. Epithelial Tissue – The cells comprising an epithelial layer are linked via semi‐permeable, tight junctions; hence, this tissue provides a barrier between the external environment and the organ it covers. Epithelial tissue helps to protect organisms from microorganisms, injury, and fluid loss. (taken from UK answers yahoo).

THESE LIKE TISSUE MAKE LIKE ORGANS:

Examples of these would be the Brain, Heart, Lungs, Liver, Colon, etc.

Like Organs make the Systems of the Body

THERE ARE 11 SYSTEMS OF THE BODY:

I usually give these in alphabetical order, but the way I will be giving them is according to an ACRONYM…

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M is for MUSCULAR System

S is for SKELETAL System

R is for RESPIRATORY System

I is for INTEGUMENTARY System

E is for ENDOCRINE System

N is for NERVOUS System

C is for CARDIOVASCULAR/CIRCULATORY System

U is for URINARY System

D is for DIGESTIVE System

R is for REPRODUCTIVE System

L is for LYMPHATIC System aka Immune System

• The MUSCULAR SYSTEM includes the Muscles & Tendons
• The SKELETAL SYSTEM includes the Bones, Cartilage, & Ligaments
• The RESPIRATORY SYSTEM includes the Nose, Pharynx, Larynx, Lungs, Pleura, Bronchii, & Alveoli
• The INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM includes the Skin, Hair, & Nails
• The ENDOCRINE SYSTEM AKA the GLANDULAR SYSTEM or HORMONAL SYSTEM includes the Glands of the Body, such as the Pineal Gland, Thyroid Gland, Adrenal Glands, etc.
• The NERVOUS SYSTEM includes the Brain, Nerves, and Spinal Column

The nervous system is divided into two main systems,

1: The central nervous system (CNS):

The spinal cord and the brain make up the CNS. Its main job is to get the information from the body and send out instructions.

2: The peripheral nervous system:

The peripheral nervous system is made up of all of the nerves and the wiring. This system

sends the messages from the brain to the rest of the body.

The CARDIOVASCULAR/CIRCULATORY SYSTEM includes the Heart, Arteries, Veins, Capillaries, and Blood

The URINARY SYSTEM includes the Kidneys, Ureters, Bladder, & Urethra

The DIGESTIVE SYSTEM/GASTROINTESTINAL (GI) SYSTEM includes the Mouth, Esophagus, Stomach, Small & Large Intestines, Appendix, Rectum, Anus, Liver, & Gall Bladder

The REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM includes the male and female organs that are included for reproduction.

The LYMPHATIC/IMMUNE SYSTEM includes the Lymph Nodes, Lymph Vessels, Spleen, White Blood Cells, TCells, etc.

There are 206 Bones in the Body and 600+ Muscles.

The mineral that is mostly for the bones is CALCIUM (Ca)

                                WHILE

MAGNESIUM IS FOR THE MUSCLES.

MAGNESIUM (MG) IS NATURE'S #1 MUSCLE RELAXER 

• NEVER, NEVER, NEVER SHOULD YOU TAKE A SUPPLEMENT WHERE THE RATIO OF CALCIUM IS MORE THAN THE RATIO OF MAGNESIUM.
• There are more muscles in the body than there are bones, therefore, more magnesium than calcium is required for health. Otherwise, you could have clogged arteries or blood clots.

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Basic Principles For The Healing Program

 “As religious aggression subverts the liberties of our nation, those who would stand for freedom of conscience will be placed in unfavorable positions. For their own sake, they should, while they have opportunity, become intelligent in regard to disease, its causes, prevention, and cure…”  {CH 506.1}

“Nature will want some assistance to bring things to their proper condition, which may be found in the simplest remedies, especially in the use of nature's own furnished remedies—pure air, and with a precious knowledge of how to breathe; pure water, with a knowledge how to apply it; plenty of sunlight in every room in the house if possible, and with an intelligent knowledge of what advantages are to be gained by its use. All these are powerful in their efficiency, and the patient who has obtained a knowledge of how to eat and dress healthfully may live for comfort, for peace, for health, and will not be prevailed upon to put to his lips drugs, which, in the place of helping nature, paralyzes her powers. If the sick and suffering will do only as well as they know in regard to living out the principles of health reform perseveringly, then they will in nine cases out of ten recover from their ailments.”  {MM 223.4}

WHEN TREATING THOSE WITH DISEASE:

• Start by filling out the Basic Assessment Form*
• Originally have them Fast x 2 days (drink 4 oz. of pure grape juice if/when feeling weak)
• Thereafter, have them  Fast 1-2 days a week (thin/frail people only 1 day a week) (read CD 189.4)
• Only work on 1 major change (like quitting smoking, alcohol, caffeine, getting off of meat, etc.) at a time (see CTBH 224 at top of page and CD 284.1-.2; 2SM 441.2 and John 16:12)
• Increase  another major change every 1-2 weeks
• Some SDAs among us are willing to do it all at once, and this is okay (see CD 483.2)

PLEASE INCLUDE ALL OF THE FOLLOWING WHEN FIRST STARTING THE HEALING PROGRAM:

Exercise:

• Walk every day outdoors  (early morning hours preferred but work with what you can)

1. Work your way up to a minimum of 60 minutes each day
2. May use treadmill on days that are wet and rainy
3. May use rebounder on days that are wet and rainy as well
4. Read complete document on exercise*

• Do some form of gardening every day
  

1. Start slowly by planting strawberry seeds or flowers
2. Raking, removing rocks, turning over soil is great to be worked up to

Water:

• Drink plenty of Water

1. Drink ½ your weight in ounces
2. Sip, don’t gulp
3. Drink some ounces of your total for the day every hour
4. Read complete document on water*

Sunshine:

• Get Sunshine every day even in the winter months and even when it’s overcast or very gloomy

1. Start with 10 minutes every day and add a minute each day until you are getting at least 30 minutes minimum
2. Work your way up to getting all you can (read counsels on diet and foods 302.3)
3. Let the sunshine in every room of your house
4. Watch the following video on sunshine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xvbT1UStoM
5. Read complete document on sunshine*

Air:

• Get all the fresh air you can every day
  

1. Do deep breathing exercises every day(5 sets/2 x day)
2. Keep windows in house open, especially bedroom window unless it’s directly over your bed, then open window in adjacent room in winter months, only crack window a hair length. Do not keep temperature above 65 degrees in winter months.
3. Read complete document on air*

Rest:

•  Get all the proper rest you can every day

1. Be in bed with all lights out by 9:00 pm - 9:30 pm for those who are students (older kids and above)
2. Do not sleep with TV or any lights on
3. May drink herbal tea (catnip, valerian, peppermint, tilo) for sleep
4. May take warm bath (20 minutes) to induce sleep
5. Read complete document on rest/sleep* 

Trust In God:

• Read the Bible every day  (include Spirit of Prophecy as well)

1. Start in the book of John
2. Proverbs is great as well
3. One proverbs chapter each day of the month (1^st = chapter 1; 2^nd = chapter 2; and so on)
4. You can even recommend bible studies
5. History of the Christian church (7 parts) is excellent to start them with*
6. Amazing facts study guides are really good
7. http://www.amazingfacts.org/media-library/read/c/2/t/bible-study-guides
8. But start these after a couple of weeks
9. Read complete document on trusting in God*

Dress:

• Proper dress is a must for any successful healing program that will be long lasting

1. Chest, feet, and extremities are to be covered to fight against heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, thyroid problems, arthritis, kidney problems, female problems, and much more
2. Read complete document on Dress*

Nutrition:

• Proper Nutrition is crucial.  Regulating the diet is a must.

a. For the 1^st  meal

1. 3 fruit (fresh is best)
2. Nuts (no more than ¼ cup) and seeds (2 T.)
3. ½ - 1 c. Grain (brown rice, quinoa, non-GMO corn, barley, millet, oats, rye, kamut, wheat, barley, buckwheat, amaranth, etc.) this can include your health bread for the day

 b. For the 2^nd meal

1. Cooked orange or green vegetable*
2. Salad (using romaine, butter leaf, green leaf, red leaf, endive, arugula, etc.) with cooked beets, hearts of palm, artichoke hearts, etc.
3. ½ - 1 c. grain (brown rice, quinoa, non-GMO corn, barley, millet, oats, rye, kamut, wheat, barley, buckwheat, amaranth, etc.)
4. ½ - 1 cup. legume of some type which includes beans or peas

c. For the 3^rd meal

1. Only 1-2 pieces of fruit and some type of grain such as popcorn, whole grain rice, granola, etc.

d. Read ‘HOW TO LIVE’ book to learn how to properly cook vegetables

http://www.present-truth.org/7-Health-Secrets-Sem/SOP/HOW%20TO%20LIVE.pdf

One reason so many give up on healthful eating is because they do not know how to cook simply   tasty meals (see CD 255.1) (see ‘How To Live’ pages 23-25,28-30,31-33). ‘How To Live’ teaches us how to prepare wonderful vegetable dishes that are so easy.

e. Read complete document on nutrition*

* = Ask for document.

QUOTE:

“Pure air, sunlight, abstemiousness, rest, exercise, proper diet, the use of water, trust in divine power--these are the true remedies. Every person should have a knowledge of nature's remedial agencies and how to apply them…”  {MH 127.2} 

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