INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM & EIGHT LAWS

GODLY TRUST
“And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And immediately
his leprosy was cleansed.”
Matt.8.3

“God's people are weak because they have not made Him their TRUST. They have not made Him their
dependence, but have laid their burdens on finite minds and human hearts. The help they have received
has been like the helpers they have sought. God has been lost sight of. Look to Him who can say, "I
will; be thou clean," AND STRAIGHTWAY THE LEPROSY OF SIN DEPARTS.” ST.1900-10-
24.

One of the worst skin diseases in the times of Jesus’ life on earth was leprosy. Leprosy represents sin
and takes on a contagious character that can contaminate those with whom it comes in contact. Leprosy
still exists today and those who have it tend to lose their sensitivity to feel. It was the touch of faith or
trust that brought back vitality and health to the leper that came to Jesus for healing. We must
recognize that all skin conditions will be greatly benefited by the touch of faith. In order to be healed
from leprosy in the ceremonial laws, blood was to be sprinkled on the one to be cleansed, Lev 14:6,7.
It is the sprinkling of the blood of Jesus that cleanses us from sin, 1 Peter 1:2.

Moses had trust in his God and when by faith he beheld the glory of the Lord in the sanctuary his face
shined. The Bible says oil makes man’s face to shine, Psa.104.15 . “Oil represents the Holy Spirit. The
oil is a symbol of the Holy Spirit. Thus the Spirit is represented in the prophecy of Zechariah.”
COL.406.003. Sebaceous glands secrete oil which covers the skin and gives it a beautiful appearance,
as like the Christian who has the Holy Spirit shining through his countenance, and as like did Stephen
when he was stoned.

It is a well known fact that stress and worry cause a physiological change in the skin, and can bring on
premature wrinkles. Stress weakens the immune system and makes the body susceptible to disease
which often times manifests itself by a symptom within the skin. When we lack trust in God we have
to depend on ourselves which causes worry and anxiety, this triggers the release of chemical poisons
which weaken vital force and manufacture a chemically toxic burden upon the body. Digestion can
completely shut down and the food can turn into poisonous matter that has to be dealt with by the liver.
If the liver, lungs and kidneys have too much to cope with they throw the extra burden upon the skin to
deal with. If the immune system is weak it can't fight skin infections to the best of its ability and germs
and bacteria get the victory over the immune system.

Job had one of the worst skin conditions ever recorded My flesh is clothed with worms and clods of
dust; my skin is broken, and become loathsome. Job.7.5 If Job had lost his trust in God through his
horrific skin condition he surely would have not been healed of this plague.

Another character in the Bible that was cured from his skin condition through his trust in God (though
it was very small and had to be encouraged,) was Naaman the captain of the king of Syria who had
leprosy and was told to go and wash himself. The Bible says we are washed by the Word, “That he
might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, Eph.5.26.
Those who didn’t exercise faith on the other hand and suffered skin conditions were the Egyptians who
received the plagues, one of which was boils on the skin. “And it shall become small dust in all the
land of Egypt, and shall be a boil breaking forth with blains upon man, and upon beast, throughout all
the land of Egypt.” Exo.9.9 Also those who receive the mark of the beast in the end of time will
receive a grievous sore, Revelation 16.2. Those who see Jesus come and suffer no disease of the skin,
do so because they have the faith of Jesus, Revelation 14.12.

THE TOUCH OF FAITH

The leper on the mountain, the blind man of Bethsaida, Peter’s stepmother, the twelve year old damsel,
the deaf and dumb man, and the child that had the deaf and dumb spirit all had something in common;
that is they all were touched by the hand of Jesus and they all were all healed.

God has placed in man the desire to be touched, and God wants to awaken in us a desire to reach out
and touch Him, not a casual touch but one that lays hold upon the arm of the Divine. There is healing
virtue in the touch of love. Let’s look at an example of this:

“And a woman having an issue of blood twelve years, which had spent all her living upon physicians,
neither could be healed of any, (NO SUCCESS WITH THE AMA.)” Luke.8.43

“Came behind him, and touched the border of his garment (CHARACTER): and immediately her
issue of blood stanched.” Luke.8.44.

“And Jesus said, Who touched me? (WHO’S GOT FAITH?) When all denied, Peter and they that
were with him said, Master, the multitude throng thee and press thee, and sayest thou, Who touched
me?” Luke.8.45

“And Jesus said, Somebody hath touched me: (PLEASE COME FORWARD AND LET
EVERYONE KNOW ABOUT YOUR NEW FAITH) for I perceive that virtue is gone out of me.”
Luke.8.46

“And when the woman saw that she was not hid, she came trembling, and falling down before him, she
declared unto him before all the people for what cause she had touched him, and how she was
healed immediately.” Luke.8.47

This is important for us to learn as when we come in contact with the sick, we need to come into close
sympathy with them and touch them in a loving way to show that we care. Jesus said, “My Father,
which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand.”
John.10.29

OPEN AIR
“In whose hand is the soul of every living thing, and the breath of all mankind.”
Job 12.10

“The studied habit of shunning the air and avoiding exercise, closes the pores,--the little mouths
through which the body breathes,--making it impossible to throw off impurities through that
channel. The burden of labor is thrown upon the liver, lungs, kidneys, etc., and these internal organs
are compelled to do the work of the skin.” HL.134.008
Impaired Action of the Skin. Impure Air.
The surface of the skin is nearly dead because it has no air to breathe. Its million little mouths are
closed, because they are clogged by the impurities of the system, or for WANT OF AIR. HL.189.

The human body needs air more than any other physical requirement, and without which the body
couldn’t last any more than a few short minutes. The skin has millions of tiny pores which allow the
oxygen to enter in enriching the blood as well as purifying the skin. A constant supply of air helps to
prevent the build up of bacteria on the skin which can lead to infections. The priests that were to
minister in the sanctuary were required to wear linen so as not to sweat, Ezekiel 44.17. The linen
would allow for the skin to breath preventing odor, making his garments filthy, which is symbolic of
man’s righteousness, Isa.64.6 “But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousness are as
filthy rags.”

Air is like the breath of life that God gave us, and represents the Holy Spirit which removes all the
impurities of sin from us, as air removes the impurities upon the skin. The best kind of air is negatively
charged air, which the Spirit of Prophecy calls ELECTRIFYING INFLUENCE, 1 T 517. Negative
ions are usually the oxygen ions, while the positive ions are usually contributed by carbon dioxide.
Outside air has many more negatively charged ions, while indoor air tends to have more positively
charged ions, hence the admonition:

“The noise and excitement and confusion of the cities, their constrained and artificial life, are most
wearisome and exhausting to the sick. The air, laden with smoke and dust, with poisonous gases, and
with germs of disease, is a peril to life.” MH.262.

Pure air is able to destroy, or render inactive bacteria, viruses and other harmful substances. It is often
the case that these pathogens are associated at the area of skin diseases, therefore air is essential to the
recovery of the skin. Oxygen has been shown to destroy a wide variety of bacteria. Extra oxygen is
required by the white blood cells that eat germs, because when they engulf bacteria they produce
certain poisons with the oxygen which destroys the germs. The bacteria that build up in our beds
should receive a daily supply of oxygen to cleanse it from impurities, and a warning is given in the
Spirit of Prophecy that it is even a threat to life itself.

Whoever occupies beds which have not been freely exposed to the air and sunlight, does so at the
risk of health, and often EVEN OF LIFE ITSELF. There should be a circulation of air and an
abundance of light through every apartment of the house for several hours each day. CTBH.106.

It is important to realize that the cause of the skin disease is not because the skin is at fault but the one
who wears it, for disease is the effort of nature to free itself from the conditions that result from the
violations of the laws of health. It is often the case that the skin is in fact off loading its problem
because there is no other better way of escape via another route. If the blood (which nourishes the skin)
is pure the skin therefore will be pure also. Air is necessary to keep the blood pure, and it is a well
known fact that cancer cells do not thrive in the presence of oxygen (which purifies the blood), which
becomes invaluable to persons suffering from skin cancer.

DAILY EXERCISE
“Nevertheless I must walk today, and tomorrow, and the day following: for it cannot be that a
prophet perish out of Jerusalem.”
 Luke.13.33

“Judicious exercise will induce the blood to the surface, and thus relieve the internal organs. Brisk,
yet not violent, exercise in the open air, with cheerfulness of spirits, will promote the circulation,
giving a HEALTHF-UL GLOW TO THE SKIN, and sending the blood, vitalized by the pure air, to
the extremities.” HL.132.

Exercise is the primary key for the skin to perform its job properly, as it speeds up the circulation
enabling the waste products that have accumulated in the body to be thrown off, and decreasing the
burden of the lungs, kidneys and liver. We are told that through the process of sweating the skin can
eliminate as much as 30% of all of the impurities that are generated.

Exercise increases the body’s utilization of oxygen which as has been stated has the ability to destroy
pathogens, such as bacteria and viruses, which are manifested in certain skin diseases. It has been
stated that the ultimate cause of all disease and premature aging is a lack of oxygen in the cells. With
moderate exercise a person can achieve maximum oxygen volume of a person fifteen years younger,
and keep them looking as young too. Exercise is also a vital component of beauty, because it helps to
nourish the skin by bringing valuable nutrients from the blood to the underlining tissues of the skin,
thereby increasing vitality and yielding a radiant appearance.

In the beginning man was given work as exercise which became laborious as a result of sin, and man
began to perspire as a consequence.

“In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou
taken: for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return. Therefore the LORD God sent him forth from
the garden of Eden, to till (work) the ground from whence he was taken.” Gen.3.19, 23.

When we exercise vigorously we sweat, causing us to give off heat; this is a result of the burning up of
calories by metabolism, and fat is used up and converted into energy. The priests used to offer the fat
as a sweet savour to the Lord, Lev.3.16, and was burnt upon the brazen altar. We are admonished to
lay ourselves upon the altar, Rom.12.1 “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.” This means we need our fat (or energy) to be consumed on the altar for Christ’s service,
which will help the body to throw off impurities and improve the condition of the skin, and clear up
any symptoms.

Exercise will make the immune system stronger by boosting the white blood count which will fight
inflammations and infections and which are so important for fighting skin diseases. If you exercise
regularly the skin eliminates a great deal of waste matter through virtually every pore of the skin,
decreasing the toxic build up that may come out one day in the form of a skin disease.

The best exercise is walking as it brings into motion every organ of the body and instead of taxing the
person it only invigorates and energizes the whole system.
 SUNSHINE
“In the light of the king's countenance is life”
Pro.16.15

Mothers, encourage the children to go out into the air and sunshine. What if they do tan, and
exchange the pale, sallow complexion for the healthful brown? Let them have health and
happiness, which are the only foundation of real beauty. Lovely May is here. Enjoy her, all you
who can, while she is with us. HR.1871-05-01.004

A tanned skin raises the resistance of the skin to disease and infection. A tanned skin is 3 times more
powerful in killing germs than an untanned skin! Too much sun however can dehydrate and wrinkle
the skin. Causing scaliness, roughness, leatheriness and reddening.

JAUNDICE IN NEWBORNS:

Jaundice in newborns is very common, usually because of a blood type incompatibility which causes
RBC’s to be destroyed, or because the baby’s liver is not quite ready to do the job! Usual treatment is
to give an exchange blood transfusion, which is risky and expensive. The natural alternative is to have
a sunbath!

An English nurse discovered this fact by accident when leaving a test tube of blood out in the sunshine.
It seems to break it down into smaller, less toxic substances so that the baby’s system can deal with.
Proper amounts of sun make the skin more pliable and smooth, as well as giving it a healthy glow. Too
much sunlight on the other hand can be very damaging and can set a person up for skin cancer.
Repeated sunburn dehydrates and wrinkles the skin.

No group of diseases is more extensively treated with light therapy than skin diseases. Ulceration of
the skin, such as is caused by varicose veins, injury, and insect bites, respond well to gradual doses of
sunlight. Two other fairly common skin diseases –pityriasis rosea and psoriasis-are both helped by
sunlight or artificial ultraviolet radiation.

Certain prescribed drugs sensitize the skin to sunlight. Tetracyline is frequently prescribed for
infections, including that found in acne, but a rash may occur because of photosensitivity to this drug.
Doctors will usually warn to stay out of direct sunlight when they give a prescription for a drug that
may produce photosensitivity..

“Moreover the light of the moon shall be as the light of the sun, and the light of the sun shall be
sevenfold, as the light of seven days, in the day that the LORD bindeth up the breach of his people, and
healeth the stroke of their wound.” Isa.30.26.

Sunshine is well known for its therapeutic effects when it comes to what it can do for the skin, with
vitamin D production. When modified cholesterol in epidermal cells is irradiated by ultraviolet
radiation, it is converted to vitamin D. The vitamin D is then absorbed into the dermal capillaries and
transported to other body areas to play various roles in calcium metabolism. Sunscreen lotion will help
you to avoid a sunburn but at the same time prevents the skin from producing vitamin D, as well as
coating the pores of the skin, preventing them from doing their job properly.

The skin has a higher concentration of cholesterol than any other organ of the body, and the more of
the wrong kind of fats we eat the more is deposited under the skin. When a lot of animal fat is eaten
sunlight can be damaging to the body, as it has been reported that reheated fat becomes carcinogenic
and skin cancer can result. God knew what he was saying when he said “...eat neither fat nor blood”
Lev. 3.17. What was the result? For whosoever eateth the fat of the beast, of which men offer an
offering made by fire unto the LORD, even the soul that eateth it shall be cut off from his people.
Lev.7.25

The skin is the body’s first line of defense against germs and environmental toxins. Sunlight has been
shown to be very successful in treating bacterial infections. It disinfects and destroys viruses, molds,
and is a natural antiseptic. In 1877, two researchers, Down and Blunt, discovered that sunlight can
destroy harmful bacteria. The average person has more living creatures on the surface of the skin than
the world has human inhabitants. Most of these are harmless bacteria, fungi and viruses. For this
reason it becomes important that we have the sun’s light to provide our skin with sterilization so we
don’t get the conditions which allow unwanted bacteria to build up and turn into some sort of skin
disease. Sunlight will also greatly increase the oxygen supply of your blood even from one exposure;
the effect will continue for several days, and also contribute to the eradication and control of bacteria
and uncalled for visitors. A tanned skin has been reported to be three times more powerful in killing
germs than one that isn’t.

Streptococcus Infections: In 1929, Dr. Ude introduced sunbathing into America for the treatment of
strep infections, particularly of the skin, but also for strep throat, pneumonia, leprosy…etc.

Ultraviolet rays are antiseptic – killing bacteria, viruses, fungi, yeasts, moulds and mites.

UV rays kills germ on the skin – skin diseases such as nappy rash, tinea, psoriasis, acne, boils, wounds
of all types can be helped. Shorter wavelengths of UV are very bactericidal, but poor penetration.
Longer wavelengths of UV are less bactericidal, and penetrate beneath the skin.

REST
“For thus saith the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel; In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in
quietness and in confidence shall be your strength...”
Isa.30.15

Rest doesn’t just include sleep but also quiet periods of inactivity away from normal work practices,
which could include a retirement to some sort of relaxation or recreation.

Research is hinting that regular relaxation may help avoid infections, because it boosts KILLER
CELLS activity. This is important for the treatment of skin diseases as many have infectious
symptoms, which are dealt with by the immune system by the aid of white blood cells.

Rest gives the body a chance to repair tissues and cells, as well as recharging the vital force of the
body, without which it would be like having a full tank of gas but no spark in the battery. You can
imagine you wouldn’t get very far!

The Sabbath day was given to man for rest (physical and spiritual) and Jesus did much of His healing
on this holy day, including a man who had a bad skin condition on his hand

“And he entered again into the synagogue; and there was a man there which had a withered hand. And
they watched him, whether he would heal him on the Sabbath day; that they might accuse him.”
Mark.3.1-2
“And looking round about upon them all, he said unto the man, Stretch forth thy hand. And he did so:
and his hand was restored whole as the other.” Luke.6.10.

WATER
“Then went he down, and dipped himself seven times in jordan, according to the saying of the
man of God: and his flesh came again like unto the flesh of a little child, and he
was clean.”
2King.5.14

“Upon rising in the morning, most persons would be benefited by taking a sponge bath, or, if more
agreeable, a hand bath, with merely a wash-bowl of water; this will remove impurities from the skin.”
HL.192.

Without water the skin becomes dry and loses its suppleness, prematurely aging the skin. The storage
of water in the body is largely in the skin and muscles. Hot and cold water treatments are a great way
of revitalizing skin activity. All skin conditions in some way can be helped by the right application of
water therapies. Water is able to transport oxygen through the skin 37 times better than air and can
reduce inflammations, infections, and speed up circulation as well as white blood cell activity, which
will assist the healing of skin conditions. Water encourages the destruction of toxins and their
elimination.

In the Bible water was used for healing skin diseases, Lev 13.53-54, and spiritually represented the
sinner being cleansed from his sins, 1st John 1.9. It also represents being born again through baptism,
John 3.5, as well as the Word of God, Ephesians 5.26, all of which cleanse our bodies from waste.

Water is a cleansing agent, and when it is in short supply toxins become more concentrated and the
body doesn’t have sufficient quantities to use for elimination of waste matter. This leads to exactly the
right condition for disease to set in. Frequent baths and showers therefore are vital in purifying the
skin.

ALWAYS TEMPERATE
“Every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things”…
1 CORINTHIANS 9.25

True temperance teaches us to dispense entirely with everything hurtful and to use judiciously that
which is healthful. There are few who realize as they should how much their habits of diet have to do
with their health, their character, their usefulness in this world, and their eternal destiny. The appetite
should ever be in subjection to the moral and intellectual powers. The body should be servant to the
mind, and not the mind to the body. PP 562.001

The world we live in today uses a more fashionable word than temperance which is moderation. This
word is good in its right place as it fits nicely with the statement “Use judiciously that which is good.’
However it justifies the use of those things that are harmful, but only don’t over do it. Such reasoning
can justify people to eat many things that are bad in themselves but eat less of it. This logic can only
lead to contribute towards the diseased condition.

Intemperance is often spoke of in reference just to food, but it has a far greater foundation than most
people realize, and covers every aspect of our lives. “To every thing there is a season, and a time to
every purpose under the heaven:” Eccl.3.1. This principle tells us that everything has its place and
time and that there needs to be a balance or homeostasis in our lives; and not following that balance
will make us intemperate, the skin in some way.

Let’s have a look at how intemperance in different areas effects the integumentary system.

Intemperance in EATING: This wrong habit places an added burden on the digestive system which
cannot cope with all the food. The food remains undigested in the stomach either fermenting or
putrefying (depending on the food) and gets absorbed back into the blood stream as poison; often being
stored in the fat cells which are found in a great concentration under the skin. Those poisons can
come out through the skin as some infectious disease, if the body has enough vitality to eliminate them
through the skin. The bacteria thrive on conditions conducive to their environment, and toxic build up
contributes to that.

Intemperance in WORK: Overwork will result in a deficient immune system which will inhibit the
white blood cells from fighting off foreign invaders or toxins that accumulate in the skin. Overwork
also lessens the body’s ability to repair cells and tissues which may be damaged as a result of a skin
disease.

Intemperance in SEXUAL ACTIVITY: This depletes the nervous energy or vital force, again
lowering the immune system, and using up vital nutrients which are essential for the nourishment of
the skin.

Intemperance in STUDY: This practice lessens physical activity, which slows circulation, keeps the
blood impure, laying the foundation for impure skin.

Let us therefore follow the admonition of Peter

2nd Pet.1.6 “Add to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness;”

is able to transport oxygen through the skin 37 times better than air and can reduce inflammations,
infections, and speed up circulation as well as white blood cell activity, which will assist the healing of
skin conditions. Water encourages the destruction of toxins and their elimination.

In the Bible water was used for healing skin diseases, Lev. 13.53-54, and spiritually represented the
sinner being cleansed from his sins, 1st John 1.9. It also represents being born again through baptism,
John 3.5, as well as the Word of God, Ephesians 5.26, all of which cleanse our bodies from waste.

Water is a cleansing agent, and when it is in short supply toxins become more concentrated and the
body doesn’t have sufficient quantities to use for elimination of waste matter, which leads to exactly
the right condition for disease to set in. Frequent baths and showers therefore are vital in purifying the
skin.
 NUTRITION
“And at the end of ten days their countenances appeared fairer and fatter in flesh than all the
children which did eat the portion of the king's meat.”
Dan.1.15

Let’s take a look at how the skin is benefited through diet, and how obedience to God’s laws brings
health and life to the integumentary System.

About 2 600 years ago there were four faithful young men from Judah taken captive to Babylon, which
was the most powerful nation in the world. Their beloved city had been taken captive to a far and
distant land to become servants of king Nebuchadnezzar. The prince of the eunuchs Melzar gave them
the standard Babylonian diet, of unclean flesh foods and fermented wine, which they were forbidden
by the Holy Scriptures to partake of. Let’s take a look at how these young men reacted to this situation
and the consequences of their actions.

What did Daniel and his friends do when offered unclean food and drink? “...Daniel purposed in his
heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king's meat, nor with the wine which
he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.”
Dan.1.8

The result? “And at the end of ten days their countenances appeared fairer and fatter in flesh than
all the children which did eat the portion of the king's meat.” Dan. 1.15.

“The quality of food eaten by parents and children, could not be converted into good blood, or sweet
tempers. The children were pale. Some had disgusting sores upon their faces and hands. Others
were nearly blind with sore eyes, which greatly marred the beauty of the countenance. And still others
showed no eruption upon the skin…” HR.1870-12-01.010

Every cell of the body is built up from the food we eat, which is going to have some manifestation
upon your skin. We are told in the book of Daniel what effect a good diet will have upon the skin.

Skin diseases are caused by impure blood, or infection. When you have boils, carbuncles, blackheads,
pimples, or a skin infection of any kind, a prolonged fruit, fruit juice, and vegetable diet will do
wonders, as they help to purify the blood. Researchers have found that even minor nutritional problems
show up in the skin. For example, a vitamin C shortage may cause a scaly rash around the hair roots. A
vitamin B-complex deficiency can cause cracks and canker sores in the corners of the mouth. Also
deficiencies of copper, selenium, vitamins A and E increase the risk of various kinds of skin cancers.
Eczema is a disease brought on by a wrong diet, and often by previous suppressive drug treatment. The
Spirit of Prophecy tells us, “And the disease, which the drug was given to cure, may disappear, but
only to reappear in a new form, such as skin diseases, ulcers, painful joints, and sometimes in a more
dangerous and deadly form.” 4SGA 135.

The consumption of dairy products and / or gluten has been associated with a type of skin disease
called Dermatitis herpetiformis which is a very itchy type of dermatitis associated with intestinal and
immune disorders. Also eggs should not be given to small children up to one year of age. Studies
have shown that these children developed eczema from eating eggs. The eczema cleared up quickly
when eggs were withdrawn from their diet. Eczema is based on immune system deficiencies. Vitamin
B6 and Beta Carotene have in tests been found to bring a great relief.
Boils- The cause of boils is a toxic blood stream due to wrong dietetic habits and wrong living
generally, especially the eating of excessive quantities of starchy and sugary foods. They usually make
their appearance when the sufferer is in a run down condition. This results in bacterial infection
through the sweat glands or hair follicles. It represents waste matter which the body has been unable to
slough off through other eliminative channels, and calls upon the skin and pores for help. It is nature’s
emergency method of purging the organism when toxicity becomes too great. Then the eruptions of the
skin frequently appear.

HEALING SKIN DISEASES.

1. Blackstrap Molasses- has had a therapeutic effect on Eczema, Dermatitis, and Psoriasis.
2. Castor Oil-Has helped some people in cases of warts. – Externally.
3. Fruits and Juices-Especially beneficial in skin diseases. Black currants, red grapes, carrots, beets,
and spinach have been successful in skin diseases. Cucumber juice used internally and externally is
especially advised for the treatment of skin diseases, and also possesses cosmetic properties. Lemon
juice sometimes alleviates skin blemishes.
4. Herbs - Goldenseal, dandelion, sassafras, red and white clover, pennyroyal, plaintain, and spikenard;
Sarsaparilla tea was the wonder remedy of bygone days in the treatment of Psoriasis. Its root
contains the male hormones Testosterone, Progesterone, and Cortin. Testosterone is said to prolong
youth and prevent premature aging.
5. Lecithin-is valuable for treating Psoriasis, Adelle Davis reported that psoriasis appears to result from
the faulty utilization of fats, and from excessive cholesterol in the skin and blood. Psoriasis usually
clears up if the blood cholesterol is reduced to normal.
6. Propolis - Is the sticky resin present in the buds and barks of certain trees and plants. It inhibits the
reproduction of certain viruses, and helps acne. When applied several times daily, it promotes rapid
healing and forms an invisible coating which protects against renewed infection. It has been shown
that Propolis is remarkably effective for all fungal infections of the skin and body.
7. Slippery Elm-Poultices of slippery elm quickly disperse surface inflammation and draw out the
impurities from the skin.
8. Zinc-The speed of healing Eczema is enhanced by Zinc when combined with vitamins A,D and E,
plus essential fatty acids.
9. Charcoal-Excellent as a poultice for infections and for toxic dermatitis.
10. Comfrey-Wonderful healer of wounds.
11. Avoiding junk foods-The top allergy producing foods that causes Dermatitis and Eczema are milk,
(responsible for 60% of food allergies,) chocolate-caffeine group (cocoa products, coffee, tea, and
colas), citrus fruits, tomatoes, cinnamon and artificial food colorings.

Pro.4.20,22
My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings... For they are life unto
those that find them, and health to all their flesh.