I
think the Covid panic did a lot of damage to the trust people have in
the medical profession. In our coffee breaks we hear regular
antidotal stories about doctors who sold out to make a buck or
protect their reputation. Enough are true to make you wonder. I
have been blessed with generally good health and I am grateful.
Mostly it is due to the grace of God but I think there is also a bit
of trust in the provisions God has made to keep us healthy.
The
greatest thing we have going for us in that category is the built-in
immune system that each of us is born with. During the years I was
compelled to teach biology I was amazed at all the things I learned
about how the body fights disease. That is part of the reason I
think that my philosophy of “Walk it Off” is rock solid. At my
advanced age I know about the constant irritation of aches and pains.
Generally my body will take care of them.
Of course there
are things we can do to aid that. Strangely enough there is evidence
that they are all based in the Bible. Can you spell, “Wash your
hands?” How about “Get plenty of rest?” I started making a
list. I will probably think of other items as soon as I publish this
but here are few.
Hygiene and sanitation from the law.
Here you have the concept of washing. Some utensils are to be
destroyed if contaminated, others can be washed. The priest was your
local clinic. He was trained to recognize the difference between
leprosy and a rash. We also have the idea of isolation.
Wine
was recommended for your stomach sake while drunkenness was
condemned. Dietary restrictions to avoided contaminated and parasite
laden foods. Moderation was a goal.
The problem in stress
and burnout was addressed with the Sabbath. Even slaves and animals
were supposed to have the day off.
Chastity is something
that gets a lot of ridicule today but we would be a healthier nation
if we showed more restraint. Sexually transmitted diseases are one
of the problems. You also have the elimination of pregnancy without
the protection of the family.
All in all God has given us
a lot of clear direction in how to live a healthy life.
homo unius libri
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