Prevention: Torah Perspectives on Preserving Health by Yosef Ben Shlomo Hakohen and Richard H. Schwartz, Ph. D. Since maintaining a healthy and sound body is among the ways of G-d -- for one cannot understand or have any knowledge of the Creator if he is ill -- therefore he must avoid that which harms the body and accustom himself to that which is helpful and helps the body become stronger. Maimonides, Mishneh Torah, Hilchot Deot 4:1 Health care issues are clearly among the most critical facing the United States today. National health care costs have been soaring; they have increased from 6% of the United States gross national product in 1970 to over 14% in 1994, and are projected to reach 20% in 10 to 12 years. Millions of Americans lack adequate health insurance. In spite of billions of dollars spent on medical research, much still remains unknown about many degenerative diseases. President Clinton and Congress have been wrestling with various approaches to providing medical ca...
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Make that list!
Shalom Everyone! I have an idea! Start making a list for Summer. What goes on the list? Outside: Weeding Redefining Garden beds Feeding potted plants Finishing up pruning or continue doing Summer Pruning Power wash all deck and walkway Clean windows Plant Garden Remove plants that are not "working out" Bring in Wood Chips to mulch perennial beds Clean up Lane De-junk in back Repair Rain Gutters Paint Inside Organize Kitchen Re-line shelves Weed out Bookshelves Standardize Cleaning products in all 3 bathrooms in a tote Throw out expired personal care and first aid items Inventory Linens Organize desk Weed out Cupboards and Pantry of items I don't use
