“When God first made man upon the earth, he was a different being entirely to what he now is; his body was strong, athletic, robust, and healthy; his days were prolonged upon the earth; he lived nearly 1000 years, his…
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What modern day prophets tells us about Word of Wisdom and being vegetarian.
I know this is how the City of Enoch was taken up & how we will be taken up which is why I know how far away this is for us at this moment but I see a movement coming…
First US count finds 1 in 200 kids are vegetarian
{mosimage} First US count finds 1 in 200 kids are vegetarian Nutrient diligence needed for vegetarian…
LDS Prof Says Vegetarian Diet Upholds Mormon Scripture
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How to Prolong Life – Brigham Young,1867
Instead of doing two days’ work in one day, wisdom would dictate to our sisters, and to every other person, that if they desire long life and good health, they must, after sufficient exertion, allow the body to rest before…
Out Door Life – Young
Many persons are so constituted, that if you put them in a parlour, keep a good fire for them, furnish them tea, cake, sweetmeats, etc., and nurse them tenderly, soaking their feet, and putting them to bed, they will die…
Cola Drinks Official Statement of the Church,
With reference to cola drinks, the Church has never officially taken a position on this matter, but the leaders of the Church have advised, and we do now specifically advise, against the use of any drink containing harmful habit-forming drugs under circumstances that would result in acquiring the habit. Any beverage that contains ingredients harmful to the body should be avoided. [The Priesthood Bulletin, Feb. 1972, p. 4; also in “The Word of Wisdom,” The Doctrine and Covenants: Student Manual (Salt Lake City, Utah: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1981), p. 209.]
Cola Drinks – Vaughn J. Featherstone
I was over in England a while back and a bishop asked me, “What is the Church’s stand on cola drinks?” I said, “Well, I can’t remember the exact wording of the bulletin, but I remember seeing the bulletin when…
Caffeine – New Era, Jan 97
While caffeine has usefulness in relieving pain and treating some illnesses like asthma, continued use, even in small doses, can be detrimental to good health. [“FYI: For Your Info,” New Era, vol. 27, no. 1 (Salt Lake City, Utah: The…
Over Exertion – Joseph F. Smith, 1912
The Word of Wisdom dictates that when we become weary we should stop and rest. When we are threatened with exhaustion, through over-exertion, wisdom would caution us to wait, to stop; not to take a stimulant to urge us on…