Explained: What Is the Primary Cause of Disease?

Imagine your body came with an instruction manual written by nature itself – violate its rules, and your health pays the price. The Primary cause of disease isn’t bad luck or germs – it’s ignoring nature’s laws through poor choices (like junk food, no sleep, or bottled-up stress). Unless you’re in a war zone or hit by a car, you hold the power to prevent illness. Ready to crack nature’s code and unlock lifelong vitality? Let’s dive in

Definition:
“The primary cause of disease, barring accidental or surgical injury to the human organism and surroundings hostile to human life, is violation of Nature’s Laws.”

Explanation

Disease isn’t random – it’s mostly a consequence of repeatedly breaking nature’s non-negotiable rules for health. Unless you’re injured by accident, surgery, or live in a war zone/toxic wasteland, your choices determine your wellness.

What Are “Nature’s Laws”?

These are fundamental principles your body needs to thrive:

• Nutrition Law: “Fuel with whole foods.”
  • Violation → Disease: Processed/junk food → diabetes, obesity.
  • Example: Artificial sugars disrupt gut bacteria → inflammation → autoimmune disorders.

• Rest Law: “Honor sleep cycles.”
  • Violation → Disease: Chronic sleep deprivation → weak immunity, depression.
  • Example: Late-night screen time suppresses melatonin → insomnia → hormonal chaos.

• Movement Law: “Move daily.”
  • Violation → Disease: Sedentary lifestyle → muscle atrophy, heart disease.

• Mental Balance Law: “Manage stress.”
  • Violation → Disease: Suppressed anger/anxiety → high cortisol → ulcers, hypertension.

• Toxin-Avoidance Law: “Reject poisons.”
  • Violation → Disease: Smoking → lung cancer; alcohol abuse → liver cirrhosis.

• Moral/Spiritual Law: “Live with purpose & kindness.”
  • Violation → Disease: Isolation/self-hatred → chronic inflammation → accelerated aging.

Why Accidents/Hostile Environments Are Excluded

• Accidents: A broken leg from a fall isn’t caused by violating nature’s laws.
• Hostile Environments: Radiation exposure in a war zone isn’t a “choice.”
• But: Healing from these still follows nature’s laws (e.g., nutrition speeding bone repair).

Examples

Nature’s Law	Violation	Disease Result
Hydration	Drinking soda instead of water	Kidney stones, chronic dehydration
Circadian Rhythm	Night-shift work for years	Metabolic syndrome, cancer risk
Emotional Expression	Suppressing grief	Weakened immunity → frequent infections
Sunlight	Always indoors	Vitamin D deficiency → osteoporosis

Nature Cure’s Core Message

Your body is designed to be healthy.
Disease is a consequence, not a coincidence. By aligning with nature’s laws:

• Eat whole foods → Cells repair.
• Sleep 7–8 hours → Hormones balance.
• Move joyfully → Heart strengthens.
• Cultivate gratitude → Inflammation drops.

Also Read | 60 Habits of Superior Healthy People for Holistic Health

Conclusion

You hold the power. Over 90% of chronic diseases (heart disease, diabetes, depression) stem from violating nature’s laws – not bad luck. Healing begins when you respect your body’s biological blueprint.

Thought
“Health isn’t a lottery – it’s a lifestyle. Nature’s laws are your compass; follow them, and disease loses its foothold.”

Reference:  Dr Henry Lindlahr, 2018, Nature Cure: Philosophy and Practice Based on the Unity of Disease and Cure