H.M. Walton

The apostle Paul aptly likens the Chris­tian's race to the athletic contests of his day, drawing a parallel between the self-discipline, rigorous training, and temperance of the athlete who is sufficiently in earnest to strive for victory,…

Through the instrumentality of the Spirit of prophecy, hygienic reform early became a prominent feature of denominational belief. Important principles of healthful living were brought to the atten­tion of the believers…

Vocalized overdevelopment of any member of the human body is an unfortunate occurrence. Likewise, over-emphasis of any single feature of the health­ful-living program distorts and gives to the message an imbalance that…

It would be not only a keen disappointment but a grievous mistake if the ideals and objectives of this Association were not projected into the field in definite activity. It is in no sense our plan that this shall be…

Health education is one of the impor­tant objectives the Medical Department is seeking to promote through its Asso­ciation. An effort is to be put forth to main­tain a high standard of such teaching and broaden the concept,…

In the innermost nature of mankind there it resides an inborn desire for health, a dread of pain and suffering, and a certain pride in well-being and efficiency. The strength of this desire, however, has led to many abuses in the Practice…

It is interesting to note that in the bylaws of the first medical institution founded by the Seventh-day Adventists in September, 1866, Article 1, Section 1, states, "The object of this institute is to treat disease upon…

The human organism, crowning the crea­tive work of God on this earth, came from the hand of the Creator perfect and with fully developed, perfectly functioning fac­ulties and systems. To govern the profoundly involved…

In discussing the medical needs of the public at large, Lord Horder, eminent British physician, stressed the importance of health education and the role of the physician in supplying such information. We quote in­teresting and pertinent statements…

In the Spirit of prophecy there is to be found much helpful counsel to the teacher of health principles. There is presented in the following selected quotations pointed refer­ence to (I) the purpose of reform, (2) the…

How effectively and beautifully was the fundamental concept of medical mis­sionary service exemplified in the life and personal ministry of the Saviour and in His teachings. A striking example of this is the story of the good Samaritan. Who…

One of the outstanding calls of the nation to its citizenry at this time is the call for physical fitness. It is now regarded as a patriotic duty to adopt daily habits that make for health and efficiency. An analysis…

The call of the nation is to action. Not one of the least of the calls upon the citizenry is the call to physical fitness and healthful living. It is interesting to analyze the nature of the appeal being made relative to national health.…

Since it is essential to supply protein in the diet in adequate quantity and quality in or­der to sustain life, the study of protein foods is of vital importance.

The questions of how much protein a healthy individual…

The first reliable statistics regarding the number of vegetarians in the United States, of which we have any knowledge, came to hand recently as the result of a survey made by the American Institute of Public Opinion (Gallup Poll).

The…

Recent developments in the science of nutri­tion, especially with respect to the essential role of vitamins in the maintenance of health, have focused attention upon these substances and paved the way for commercial exploitation.…

Emphasis was given in our basic principles study last month to the fact  that the functions and actions of the human body are controlled by natural law. The functioning of the human mechanism, much of which is involuntary,…

Paul said, "I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service." Rom. 12:1. This ear­nest appeal for the…

It is impossible for anyone to violate the laws of health without sooner or later pay­ing the penalty. Because sentence is not executed upon us speedily, we may be led to believe that in some way we are an exception to…

The expression, "four-plus languor," was used by someone with whom we were discussing ways and means of convert­ing the talk about medical missionary en­deavor into action and deeds. This was his way of diagnosing…

I have been deeply impressed with the need of strong ministerial and pas­toral training. In order to finish God's precious work here in the Far East, we shall need great numbers of those qualified through consecration and training to enter…

A widespread practice on our camp­grounds which is not only detrimental to health, but which also has a demoralizing effect upon all health habits, is the promiscu­ous eating of candy bars, popsicles, ice-cream cones, cookies, etc., all during…