You don't break the laws of health. They break you! A person who jumps off a roof, no matter how much they want to fly, will not break the law of gravity. They will only illustrate it! There is an undeniable law of cause and effect that is at work here. The same with health. If we neglect our bodies, there are consequences.

There are eight areas of health that will be mentioned. Each has a part in helping us lead healthy, productive lives. To a large extent, our attitude toward life relates directly to how well we feel, and how we feel about ourselves. God designed the human body. It is safe to go to Him for guidance regarding these issues. God's owner's manual, the Bible, has answers that are pertinent to today's problems.

Before we can discuss the laws of health, we need to discuss the laws of life. Certain principles of life need to be understood as universal and undeniable. Then we can proceed to the specific area of health.

These laws may be looked upon as prohibitive. However, we need to understand that God doesn't withold good things from us. The problem is what we deem to be good may not be good for us in the short-term or long-term. Our values can be jaded. We can rationalize just about anything to make it sound good.

Understanding these principles will add years to your life and life to your years. There are many examples of people who have had long, healthy lives by using these principles. We do hear sometimes about people who smoke, drink alcohol, and have other destructive habits, and live a long time. The reason we hear about those cases is that they are the exception rather than the rule. Unless Christ comes in our lifetime, we are all going to die. The best thing to die of is old age!

Now, let's proceed to the individual Laws of Life listed in the next column. Click on the "Next" Button at the bottom of the page or the Cause button at the top of the next column.