FOUR PRINCIPLES OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS
adapted from Dr. M.T. Morter, Jr.
PRINCIPLE 1:The single most important principle to prevent repeated illnesses is our emotional/spiritual health and wellness. If this area of our life is not in order, then in many cases our body cannot heal even the simplest of diseases. We become emotionally and spiritually ill when we fill our lives with NEGATIVE THOUGHTS AND EMOTIONS, UNRESOLVED DISPUTES AND STRESS. These events cause our bodies to become ACIDIC. Acid conditions accelerate deterioration of all aspects of our body.
PRINCIPLE 2: The second principle of health and wellness is that WE MUST MAINTAIN THE ALKALINITY OF OUR MAJOR BODY FLUIDS at a pH of about 7.4 FOR MAXIMUM HEALTH.
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"We are alkaline by design but acid by function" Dr. M.T. Morter, Jr., Morter Health Systems"
The number of hydrogen ions in a fluid can easily be measured. It is called pH. The more hydrogen ions that are in a fluid, the lower the pH value will be.
1. Lime juice has a pH of about 1 (the numbers of hydrogen ions are very high-the numbers of hydroxide ions are very low)
2. Cow's milk has a pH of 6 (there are more hydrogen ions than hydroxide ions)
3. Distilled water has a pH of 7 (there are equal numbers of hydrogen and hydroxide ions)
4. Soap has a pH of almost 8 (there are more hydroxide ions than hydrogen ions)
5. Ammonia cleaner has a pH of 11 (the numbers of hydrogen ions are very low- the numbers of hydroxide ions are very high)
The numbers of hydrogen ions (pH) can be measured by special paper called pH paper. Most pH paper is orange in color. When fluids are added to it, it changes to different colors. The colors above represent pH values between 5.5 and 8. Yellow represents a pH of 5.5, the dark green 7.0 and the dark purple 8.0. When we were born, the pH of the major fluids in our bodies was slightly alkaline (about 7.2 to 7.4).
Critical enzymes necessary to the functioning of almost all of our organ systems work the fastest at a slightly alkaline pH value. For example, the enzymes in our cells that produce energy for our body function best when the pH is alkaline.
The enzymes that produce the energy in our body also work fastest in a slightly alkaline environment.We are acidic by function because many of the things that we do in life or that happen to us cause our body fluids to become acidic. Some of the things we can't control...but most we can. See below to understand the things that make us acidic.
Unresolved disputes with family or friends-
Negative thoughts or thinking-
Stress in daily living-
Lack of rest and exercise-
Eating excess foods that produce strong acids in the body (meats)-
Lactic acid accumulation from normal activities-
Nutritional Fatigue
You will learn about nutritional fatigue below.
Scroll down to see how positive thoughts influence our health.
These pictures change regularly. Taken in Mineral King Area, California at 10,000 + feet
The Power of Positive Thoughts-Through Literature
NEGATIVE thinking or thoughts in our lives causes the acidity of the body to increase, accelerating its deterioration. This includes the emotions of hate, envy, covetousness... etc. and a refusal to forgive (never giving up the grudges we hold from being offended by others). Acid conditions of the body decreases its energy level, increases our susceptibility to diseases, accelerates the deterioration of our organ systems, and promotes the growth of bacteria and pathogens. Conversely, POSITIVE thinking or thoughts promote the alkalinity of the body (given appropriate nutritional habits) thus allowing our body to function normally to regain and maintain a healthy state.
We often unknowingly surround ourselves with negativity in the content of the books we read, the music we listen to and the movies we watch. Consequently, I have undertaken the project of writing literature for youth and the young at heart that is filled with positive experiences. It is devoid of vulgarity or immorality. It embodies principles of integrity and loyalty to others and to God. It speaks of never learning to quit when we approach something worthwhile.. All in an adventure format. It is hoped that through filling our minds with positive things that our physical health will significantly improve.
Promoting Positive Thoughts Through Literature They're all about NEVER EVER giving up in the face of trials or difficulties... The first three at the left are adventure stories for youth and the young at heart... the last two are written for adults. To see more details, click on a cover below.
PRINCIPLE 3:The third principle of health and wellness is that WE ARE NOT MEANT TO BE SICK OR HEALTHY...BUT ONLY TO SURVIVE.
Scroll down to find out WHY!
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1. HYDRATE YOURSELF DAILY. Drink large quantities of PURIFIED WATER. Any other fluids do not count! Divide your body weight by 2 and you have the number of ounces of PURIFIED WATER you will need to drink each day.
If you weigh 200 pounds, you must drink 100 ounces of water daily. Juice does not count... only pure water.
2. RESTORE TRACE MINERALS: If you can't eat foods with trace minerals intact (as early as 1950, over 90% of Americans were deficient in trace minerals. This condition persists today.) - Source of high quality trace minerals is Morter Health Systems. Call 1-800-874-1478
3. RESTORE PROPER DIGESTION: This can occur in one of three ways: a) alkalinize the body, b) increase fiber and supplement with digestive enzymes, or c) a combination of both .
4. EAT ALKALINIZING FOODS: Eat lots of vegetables (4-5 servings per day) that will burn to an alkaline ash when digested by the body. Since no one will eat this many vegetables, you can supplement what you eat with a known source of alkalinizing foods. If you can't eat enough FRESH vegetables, try ALKAGREEN from Morter Health Systems. Cal 1-800-874-1478... Results are not immediate... after 2-4 weeks your INTERNAL energy level should begin to increase. This increase continues to accelerate with time. Check with Morter Systems health care professionals as to dose needed.
5. Live at peace with yourself, God and others around you (increase your emotional/spiritual wellness).
6. Protect your body from oxidative destruction using high quality antioxidants: Two are maritime pine bark extract and grape seed extract. These are available at General Nutrition Centers or Trader Joe's stores.
7. Chondroitin and glucosamine are very effective when we begin step 8, below. In addition to the positive effects on arthritis I have noticed in my own personal life, that combining glucosamine and chondroitin speeds the formation of connective tissue as a result of exercise. (Click here to see the latest research on glucosamine and chondroitin ) It is an excellent resource.
8. EXERCISE ACCORDING TO YOUR ABILITY and health status. (SEE YOUR HEALTH PROFESSIONAL BEFORE YOU BEGIN TO EXERCISE.)
Symptoms of Nutritional Fatigue
Nutritional Fatigue is a condition where the individual organ systems of the body start to function abnormally. It occurs after many years of improper diet habits. When it does occur, we notice many of the symptoms that we think are associated with getting older such as loss of energy, stiff or sore muscles and other effects of old age. If our bodies become acidic at the same time, the enzymes that produce the energy of the body slow down also. Acid conditions promote growth of bacteria and pathogenic organisms, prevents the efficient uptake of anything we eat, including our nutritional supplementation.
The following are the major organ systems of the body
- Toxic Elimination System (the system that eliminates toxins we take into our body through water, food, skin or air)
- Immune System (the system that helps defend us from invading bacteria and viruses)
- Cardiovascular System (the system that pumps nutrients to all parts of the body)
- Digestive System (the system that causes the food we eat to be digested and eliminated)
- Hormonal System (the system that controls the kinds and amounts of hormones released into the body)
- Nervous System (the system that supports the proper flow of nerve impulses throughout the body
- Musculoskeletal System (the system that gives us the power to stand straight, move, carry things, run and jump)
- Fluid Elimination System (the system that moves fluids through the body)
Each organ system generally functions independently of the others. If it becomes nutritionally fatigued it cannot produce enough energy for itself. Because we are built to survive, the system tries to survive by borrowing energy from the other organ systems. This can cause other organ systems to be drained of necessary energy for their own function.
SYMPTOMS OF NUTRITIONAL FATIGUE BY ORGAN SYSTEM
Cardiovascular system: Decrease in energy, out of breath easily, spider veins, easy bruising of skin.
Digestive system: Acid reflux, bloating when eating, gas, belching.
Fluid management system: Water retention, females- swollen feet and ankles, males-thin from behind- side is "beer belly.
Hormone system: Moody, irritable, crabby and grumpy. Females-only during period; Males- all the time.
Immune system: Frequent illnesses, get sick easily when around others who are sick.
Musculoskeletal system: Trouble with aches, pains, creaks and squeeks in joints. Body can't hold self together- needs constant adjustments.
Toxic elimination system: Fatigue, tiredness, becomes acidic, skin cysts, pimples, rashes.
Nerve system: Frequent inability to rest, nervous, can't concentrate, think or focus, hard time sleeping (mind always active.
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External Factors
PRINCIPLE 4:The fourth principle of health and wellness is that ONLY OUR BODIES HAVE THE POWER TO HEAL US, not medicines or nutritional supplements. Our bodies will have a minimal influence on our wellness if our emotional and spiritual wellness is not intact.