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Introduction
Man obeys heaven and earth
What is Vital Hygiene?
Vital Hygiene: a complete lifestyle
Principles of natural hygiene
History of natural hygiene
Chapter 1
The principles of nature
The constructive principle of nature
The destructive principle of nature
The naturopathy principle
Generally accepted and recognized naturopathic principles
First do no harm (Primum no nocere)
The healing power of nature (Vis medicatrix naturae)
Identify and treat the cause (Tolle causam)
The physician is a teacher (Docere)
Prevention is the best cure
Establish health and wellness
Life and vibratory emissions
Health is Positive, Sickness is Negative
Natural immunity
Sickness and its causes
The Primary Degrees of Sickness
The Nature of Sickness
Triggering Factors
Primary Factors
Heavy and Prolonged Treatment with Synthetic Drugs
Severe Intoxication of the Body Due to Bad Eating Habits
Acute Illness
Chronic Illness
Surgical Operations
Medication
Adaptation syndrome
Alarm Phase
Resistance Phase
Exhaustion Phase
The human being as transmitter-receiver
Detoxification or Self-Healing Crisis
All Cathartic and Laxative Treatments Are Poisonous
Morbid Crisis
The curative crisis and the morbid crisis
Morbid Levels
The Law of Healing
The “Key” to Health and Recovery
Life Expectancy
The conceptions of life
The Materialist Conception
The Vitalist Conception
Revision
Activity 1
Chapter 2
The etiological principles of vital hygiene
Introduction
Lack of exercise
Lack of Sunlight
Lack of Fresh Air
Poor Diet
Fatigue
Clothing
Temperature
Work
Sleep
Bathing
Poisons
Falls
Spinal and Structural Lesions
Emotions
Excess and Lack
Is my sexual desire normal?
How lack of desire becomes manifest
Let’s talk about myths
References
Revision
Activity 2
Chapter 3
The atmosphere and pollution
Air Pollution
Airtight Buildings
Sick Building Syndrome
The Many Problems Caused by Mechanical Ventilation
The Perverse Effects of Chemical Contaminants
Biological Contaminants
The vocabulary of clean air
Central Mechanical Ventilation System
Foul Air Outlets or Vents
Air Diffusers
Outgoing Air Grates
Ventilators
Air Ducts
Filters and Pre-Filters
Heating and Cooling Coils
Humidifying System (or Dehumidifying System)
Thermostats
Resources
Cell phones and their antennas
A – Introduction
B – Frequencies and Strengths Used by Different Phones
C – Units Used for High Frequencies
Specific Absorption Rate
Density and Strength
D – Wave Length
Penetration of a high-frequency wave into the body and “hot spots”
E – How Cell Phones Work
F – How Cell Phone and TV Antennas Function
G – Smart phones
Revision
Activity 3
Chapter 4
Food quality
Organoleptic characteristics
Food additives
Nutritional value
Organic food
Food safety
Hormonal products
Natural Anabolic Agents
Synthetic Anabolic Agents
Recombinant Bovine Growth Hormone (rBGH)
Antibiotics
Pesticides
Preservation of food by radiation
Some resources
Genetically manipulated food
What is Genetic Manipulation?
Side Effects of Genetic Manipulation
Tryptophan: 37 People Die of Poisoning
Herbicide-Resistant Soya and Canola Seeds
Potatoes with Pesticide Genes
Corn with Pesticide Genes
Labeling
Adding Viruses to Crops
The Genetic Manipulation of Enzymes and Food Additives
Scorpion Toxin on Crops
Other Genetically Manipulated Foods
Resources
Biodiversity
Measurement of biodiversity
Distribution of biodiversity –
Ecological controls on biodiversity
Human disturbance factors
Facts about Agricultural Diversity
Facts about the Foods People Rely On
About wheat
About rice
About maize
About other crops
Interesting links for further reflection on this topic
Biodiversity in peril
Revision
Activity 4
Chapter 5
Metals
Lead
Risks Related to Lead Exposure
Recommendations for Reducing Lead Intake
Mercury
Risks Related to Mercury Exposure
Mercury in Food
Regulations
Cadmium
Risks Related to Cadmium Exposure
Recommendations for Reducing Cadmium Intake
Aluminum
Risks Related to Aluminum Exposure
Aluminum in Food
Additives Containing Aluminum
Recommendations for Reducing Aluminum Intake
Recommended Reading
In short
The dangers of dental amalgams
Chronic Disease
Holistic Dentists
Symptoms of Amalgam Poisoning
Avoid Nerve Removals
Root canal or extraction?
Traditional school:
Ocalexic school:
Alternative school:
Revision
Activity 5
Chapter 6
The elements
Sunshine
U.V. and its Effect on the Skin
Skin Protection
Sunscreen Lotions
Sunstroke
Lighting
Lighting at Work
Working in Front of a Computer Screen
Water
Contaminated Water
The Great Lakes
Genetic Mutations
A “Contaminated” Town
Changes
Pollution or Unemployment
Drinking Water
Natural Mineral Water
Demineralized Water
Filtered Water
Revision
Activity 6
Chapter 7
Mental hygiene
Introduction
To Have or to Be
Who Are the Happy People?
Who Am I?
Being Attentive to Our Lives
Self-control and positive thinking
Being Optimistic
What is optimism?
Parallel between the Optimist and the Pessimist
Anticipating Success
Taking Action to Win
Constantly Seeking Fulfillment
The Search for a Better Quality of Life
Physical
Social
Positive affirmations
Mental treatment
Conclusion
Revision
Activity 7
Answers
Answers to activity 1
Answers to activity 2
Answers to activity 3
Answers to activity 4
Answers to activity 5
Answers to activity 6
Answers to activity 7
References
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