The 8 Natural Doctors

Nutrition

Air Rest Trust in God

Exercise Water Sunshine

Temperance

Benefits of Nutrition

Reduces the risks of chronic disease

Promotes optimal growth and

development

Reduces the risks of developing obesity, osteoporosis, iron

deficiency, and dental caries

Improves cognitive function

Improves attitude and behaviour Promotes longevity

…Give us each day our daily bread… (Luke 11:5)

Benefits of Exercise

Reduces the risk of

diseaseImproves

moodStrengthens

muscles

Regulates weight

Strengthens bones

Lowers heart rate

…Let us run with perseverance the race that is marked out for us… (Hebrews 12:1)

Benefits of Water

• Reduces the risk of chronic disease• Aids digestion• Removes excess and harmful waste from the body• Protects tissues, spinal cord and joints• Improves mood• Reduces fatigue

…If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink… (John 7:37)

Benefits of SunshineReduces the risk of chronic disease

Lowers cholesterol and blood pressure

Increases oxygen content in the blood

Boosts the immune system

Reduces the risk of depression

Kills bad bacteria

…Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father… (Matthew 13:43)

Benefits of Temperance

Communicate better with God

Reduces the risk of disease

Promotes a clear and sharp mind

Protects body organs

Encourages fullness of senses

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But the fruit of the Spirit is … temperance. Against such there is no law. (Galatians 5:22,23)

Benefits of AirIncreases energy

Strengthens immune system

Improves mood

Improves blood

pressure

Aids digestion

Clears mind and

lungs

…we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air… (1 Thessalonians 4:17)

Benefits of Rest

Aids recovery

Promotes health

Reduces stress

Increases energy

Promotes sleep

Boosts brain function

…ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls… (Jeremiah 6:16)

Benefits of Trusting in God

Joy & PeaceSecurity & Assurance

Happiness & Eternal Life

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight (Proverbs 3:5)