03.01 – Definition of Natural Hygiene

First we define Natural Hygiene:

Natural – Of, relating to, or concerning Nature.
– from Latin natura “course of things; natural character, constitution, quality; the universe,” literally “birth,” from natus “born,” past participle of nasci “to be born”.

Hygiene – The conditions and practices that promote and preserve health.
– from Greek hygieine techne “the healthful art;” from hygies “healthy, sound, hearty;” literally “living well”

Natural Hygiene: The natural principles and practices that promote and preserve health.

Life as we know it is possible because certain favorable conditions were present. Life inherently possesses considerable strength and flexibility; yet life will only exist within fairly narrow environmental conditions. Some of these conditions include favorable temperature, presence of oxygen and other gases, minerals (rocks), presence of water, absence of lethal substances, etc.

Natural Hygiene is the study of all the conditions which make it possible for life to exist, and to thrive.

Because so much of humanity has been losing touch with the conditions and lifestyle practices which most favor healthy life, Natural Hygiene brings us ‘back to the garden’, so to speak. We should strive to meet life’s needs, and to smoothly balance them in all aspects so that we can easily lead a joyous and fulfilling existence.

Natural Hygiene always refers to nature as its mentor and teacher. The systematic study of nature is called science. The knowledge gained by the scientific method is considerable and very useful. However, the methods used in the pursuit of scientific knowledge are by necessity fragmented and incomplete. Therefore, scientific facts alone are never the complete picture of reality.

Holistic, comprehensive understanding is required. In all matters concerning optimum health, you must refer back to nature in her pristine majesty as the final authority.