HEALTH & LIFESTYLE
“I give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the whole earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food.” GOD | GENESIS 1:29
LIVING A HEALTHFUL LIFE
The Seventh-day Adventist Church recognises the autonomy of each individual and their God-given power of choice. Rather than mandating standards of behaviour, Adventists call upon on another to live as positive examples of God’s love and care.
Part of that example includes taking care of our health - we believe God calls us to care for our bodies, treating them with the respect a divine creation deserves. Gluttony and excess, even of something good, can be detrimental to our health.
Adventists believe the key to wellness lies in a life of balance and temperance.
Nature creates a wealth of good things that lead to vibrant health
Pure water, fresh air and sunlight - when used appropriately - promote clean, healthy lives.
Exercise and avoidance of harmful substances such as tobacco, alcohol and mind-altering substances lead to clear minds and wise choices. A well-balanced vegetarian diet that avoids the consumption of meat coupled with intake of legumes, whole grains, nuts, fruits and vegetables, along with a source of vitamin B12, will promote vigorous health.
Such health is a gift from a loving God who wants us to live life in its abundance. When we benefit from such love, we feel a sense of gratitude and appreciation toward our Creator. Because of this, we choose to praise God with joyful living.
HISTORY
Since its organization as a denomination in the mid-nineteenth century, the Seventh-day Adventist Church has been advocating the counsel of the church’s primary health reformer, Ellen White, which emphasizes the role of lifestyle in promoting health, happiness, and enhanced spirituality. In 1905, Ellen White consolidated her counsel into this concise statement:
“Pure air, sunlight, abstemiousness, rest, exercise, proper diet, use of water, trust in divine power - these are the true remedies.”
Consequently, it is not surprising that research on the health of Seventh-day Adventists since the 1950s has shown that they appear to enjoy low rates of chronic diseases and lower total mortality, despite living in areas where chronic diseases are prevalent. Science is only now validating the significance of this nineteenth century counsel and its importance for physical and mental health, as chronic disease rates escalate in the twenty-first century.
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HEALTH & LIFESTYLE BOOKS
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DIET & HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
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AMAZING HEALTH FACTS MAGAZINE
Amazing Health Facts magazine is a full-colour magazine presenting the eight powerful Biblical health lessons in a direct and captivating way - including the benefits of a good diet, exercise, rest and the Sabbath, sunlight, water, and more.
All these principles are backed by modern research, and each lesson is packed with colorful, intriguing trivia and body-and spirit-transforming truth!
Amazing Health Facts magazine is created by Amazing Facts
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Live more Happy is a book written by Dr Darren Morton, the book is in an easy-read style with practical take-away messages.
“Scientifically proven ways to lift your mood and your life!”
Live More Happy draws together the latest findings from Neuroscience, Positive Psychology and Lifestyle Medicine to present scientifically proven ways to improve emotional wellbeing and life satisfaction.
“The science from every angle and many disciplines tells us in terms of promotion of mental health, immersing yourself in natural environment is the pick.”
Dr Darren Morton has designed an online learning platform called The Lift Project, which is a fascinating wellbeing adventure designed to lift individuals, groups and organisations. The Lift Project uniquely brings together scientifically-proven strategies drawn from research in the fields of Neuroscience, Lifestyle Medicine and Positive Psychology.
The goal of The Lift Project is to lift 10 million lives!
Sanitarium Health Food Company believes that when you eat well, you live well and believe in the potential of every Australian to live well. The potential to be healthy - physically and mentally. The potential to be happy. And they believe this starts with simple, good nutrition because what you feed your body and your mind, changes the way you feel. They are passionate about the health benefits of grains, seeds, fruits, vegetables, legumes and nuts and is committed to the purpose of the company – to support the Seventh-day Adventist Church in helping Australians enjoy healthier, happier and longer lives.
“Changing lives every day through whole person health”
Sanitarium is 100% Australian owned and operated, with all profits are transferred to the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Australia - which in turn operates charitable activities which include educational and health services and community programs to improve the health and wellbeing of our communities such as ADRA, Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon, Foodbank, Good Start Breakfast Club program and many more.