Health Secrets of the Bible

The Bible is the “owner’s manual” for our bodies, supplied by our Designer. Careful attention to its specifications will ensure optimum performance. Let’s begin with the basic guidelines.

1. Beware of “unclean” meat

“Unclean” meat is defined in Leviticus 11 and Deuteronomy 14. The animals prohibited there are scavengers, carnivorous, or have filthy ways. Their diseases are easily transmitted to humans.

2. Do without the blood

“Ye shall not eat any thing with the blood.” Leviticus 19:26

The blood is the transportation system for chemicals, waste products, and disease.

Closely related to HIV, the human AIDS virus, is BIV (bovine immunodeficiency virus) which is widely distributed among cattle in the United States. The USDA National Animal Disease Center has been able to transfer the infection among goats, sheep, and rabbits by blood transfer. Could the virus also be transferrable to humans? Certainly the safest course is to follow God’s instructions.

3. Watch out for animal fat

“Ye shall eat no manner of fat, of ox, or of sheep, or of goat. And the fat of the beast that dieth of itself, and the fat of that which is torn with beasts, may be used in any other use: but ye shall in no wise eat of it.” Leviticus 7:23, 24

It is now well known that dietary fat is the most common culprit in heart disease, cancer, high blood pressure, diabetes, and atherosclerosis. The U. S. government recommendations call for Americans to eat more foods high in complex carbohydrates and fiber.

4. Stick to regular mealtimes

“Blessed art thou, O land, when...thy princes eat in due season.” Ecclesiastes 10:17

Digestive functions are accurately timed and do the most efficient work when kept on a regular schedule. As much as possible, meals should be eaten at the same time every day. After a meal, the stomach normally empties itself in 2 1/2 to 4 hours. When the stomach and small bowel are completely empty, an interdigestive cleansing phase follows, which rejuvenates the entire bowel. If anything is eaten before this interdigestive phase is permitted to do its work, the contents of the stomach and intestine become stagnated, contributing to cancers, ulcers, and other gastrointestinal problems.

Studies have shown the detrimental effects of eating between meals. A person was given a regular breakfast at 8:00 in the morning. Twice during the morning and twice during the afternoon a bit of chocolate candy was given. At 9:30 that night, 13 1/2 hours after breakfast, x-rays showed that more than half of the morning meal was still in the stomach. It has been found that even a little peanut nibbling delays digestion to the extent that eleven hours after breakfast there is still a large residue in the stomach.

5. Know when to leave the table

“Blessed art thou, O land, when...thy princes eat...for strength, and not for drunkenness!” Ecclesiastes 10:17

Any abuse to our system will bring weakness and disease.

6. Refuse alcohol

“Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.” Proverbs 20:1

In addition to damaging the liver, brain, and other organs, alcohol also affects the heart tissue, is associated with many cancers, and diminishes immunity to disease. (Sixth Special Report to Congress on Alcohol and Health, released by the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services.) According to The Washington Monthly, thirty-five percent of all hospital beds in America are occupied by people who are there because of alcohol-related problems.