01.01 – Purpose

Natural Hygiene Is A True Philosophy Of Life

This first lesson presents Natural Hygiene, the health system based soundly on the principles and practices that are in accord with our biological heritage. The purpose of this lesson is to introduce you to the philosophy, principles and practices of Natural Hygiene, and to this course.

The term ‘biological heritage’ perfectly describes the proper perspective for studying Natural Hygiene. Nature and Natural Laws have been supporting and guiding the biology of Life for hundreds of millions of years. For several hundred thousand years human beings have existed on Earth. All this time of accumulating human biological experience, optimization and wisdom has firmly set the standard for How We Shall Live for optimal health and happiness.

The message of this Course is essentially this: Optimum health will exist if our living practices are correct. Nature informs us about our optimal living practices. From optimal health flow goodness and virtues, harmony and happiness. Good health is a necessary condition for the enjoyment of life.

In practice, the key to a healthy life is proper balance. Once the simple needs of health are determined, then you move into applying those needs in an ever more balanced fashion. This is the art of life; the mastery of life.

As a setting for our studies, this lesson establishes some of the basic principles of health and sets the philosophical tone.