The Story of our Health Message

Dr. J. H. Kellogg’s Report

Writing reminiscently of the benefits received generally by the adoption of the health reform teachings at that time, Dr. J. H. Kellogg stated: SHM 159.2

“Numerous reforms in diet and dress were introduced and quite generally adopted. These reforms were of such a character that, when conscientiously carried out, they invariably produced a decided change for the better on the part of those adopting them. Hundreds who had for years suffered from various chronic ailments were soon relieved of the distressing symptoms which had been endured so long. Many whose cases had been pronounced hopeless were restored to excellent health. Others who seemed to be just on the brink of the grave received a new lease of life and ability for eminent usefulness. The most extraordinary evidences of good resulting from the adoption of health reform principles—results which in many instances seemed little short of miracles—were to be met on every hand. In every community of Sabbathkeepers were to be found those who freely acknowledged that they owed their lives to the light which they had received upon this question.”—The Review and Herald, January 5, 1886. SHM 159.3

Elder James White was an exception. His constitution was undermined by many years of overtaxing labor, and this condition being climaxed by the paralytic stroke suffered in the summer of 1865, he did not quickly regain his strength. In that respect his experience was quite different from that of most of the workers who had been so quickly benefited by practicing the reform that had been presented to them. SHM 159.4