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Building powerful nerve force
Book by Bragg, Paul Chappuis
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99 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1979
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Paul Bragg
46 books28 followersPaul Chappius Bragg - nutritionist, was a pioneer in America’s wellness movement.
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June 28, 2020
THINGS I LEARNED FROM THE BOOK OF "BUILD POWERFUL NERVE FORCE" BY PAUL BRAGG
A) HAPPINESS AND LOVE ARE SIMPLICITY
-Happiness and Love are what we all seek, and when found, life can be heaven on earth! Let’s be like children – pleased with simple things! The more we complicate our lives, the more we drain our Nerve Force."
B)GOOD POSTURE PROMOTES HEALTHIER NERVES
-Everyday I practice good posture!
C) WHAT IS MEANT BY NERVE FORCE?
-To ask, “What is Nerve Force?” one might as well ask, “What is Electricity?” Both are just as intangible. We know that Nerve Force is the Vital Force of Life, a mysterious energy that flows from the nervous system to give life and energy to every vital organ"
D)TAKE B-COMPLEX VITAMIN WHEN CAVING FOR SWEETS
-People often seek to supply this need with incorrect material by stuffing it with the so-called “quick energy” concoctions that contain refined white sugar; such as candy, chewing gum, cakes, cookies, cola drinks, ice cream, pies and other rich, sugary desserts. These may give an apparent temporary “lift,” but this false energy is quickly consumed by the body, leaving the real deficiency even greater than before.
E)THE ART OF MUSCULAR RELAXATION SHOULD BE PRACTICE THROUGHOUT THE DAY
-If someone does fine work requiring constant use of their eyes, they should relax their eye muscles by looking away at distant objects. A writer should leave the computer to tidy the office or take a rest.
-Take a few moments at regular intervals to completely relax all the muscles of your body. Go limp, close your eyes and think pleasant, cheerful thoughts.
F)STIMULANTS WILL DEADEN THE NERVES FOR A TIME
-They are all talking about stimulants! It is impossible to relax when you are pouring alcohol, tobacco, coffee, tea and cola drinks into your system. This is the opposite of relaxing. This is whipping your nerves with powerful drug stimulants.
G)SWIMMING IS A GREAT NERVE FORCE BUILDER
Swimming is one of the greatest exercises for building Nerve Force. In our lifelong study of athletic sports, we have found that swimmers have the best reserves of Nerve Force. There is something about swimming that has a relaxing effect on the whole nervous system. If either of us were President of the United States, we would have thousands of swimming pools built so that they would be available for everyone! In our opinion, swimming is definitely a great Nerve Builder.
H)USING HAND MASSAGE TO DRY WET BODY FOR GREATER NERVE FOR BUILDING
-Do not use a towel to dry yourself. Use hand massage. Using hand massage on the body while it is wet is a great nerve builder. After your body has been thoroughly dried with your hands, then you can take a coarse bath towel and give your body a good thorough rubbing with it."
*It felt great doing it!
I)WORRYING ABOUT A PROBLEM ONLY MAKE IT WORSE
-Most humans are so full of worry that they believe they can never overcome their miseries. Each day the little bit of Nerve Force they have is dissipated by worrying about their difficulties.Worrying about a problem does not solve it – it only makes things worse.
J)NERVE FORCE IS POWERFUL AND IMPORTANT
-We once read a newspaper account of 2 young boys, both only 14 years old, who were hiking in the forest when suddenly a thunder storm appeared. Lightning struck a tree which fell on one of the boys, pinning him down. He screamed in pain and fright. The other boy – exerting superhuman strength granted by his Nerve Force – lifted the heavy tree off his friend, put him on his back and ran for 5 miles to get help. The next day, the injured boys parents and several men went to the accident scene. Four adult men could not lift the tree! A miracle for sure!
We do not want to wait for such an emergency to drain our vital powerful Nerve Force from our reservoirs or to prove that we can exert it. We want to develop powerful Nerve Force that will keep our reservoirs full, as well as be aware of the fact that we have it.
K) PEOPLE WITH POWERFUL NERVE FORCE CANNOT BE BEATEN
-They rise up again for a new start, no matter how often they might fail. In the end, they win! Thus, 95% of humanity is dominated by the other 5%. It’s Nerve Force that does the leading and makes the difference!"
L)COLD WATER ON THE SKIN IS IMPORTANT FOR BUILDING NERVE FORCE
-Cold water – like pure, clean air – is a natural stimulant with no side effects if the body is conditioned to take cold water.
-Cold water has a great strengthening effect on the nerves.
-It is a great tonic and a natural stimulant.
-These robust bathers had absolutely no problem with nervousness and had marvelous skin tone."
M) STEPS TO BUILDING NERVE FORCE
-Put a stop to all undue nerve waste
Use meditation to clear your mind of worries, fears, negative thoughts and emotions that drain away your nerve energy. Replace these with a clear statement of your goal, the image of yourself as you want to become and with the confidence that you will achieve your purpose. Maintain a positive attitude that will greatly assist you in building powerful Nerve Force.
-Get 8 hours of deep, restful sleep every night.
-Have a daily exercise program
-Breathe deeply
-Bathe daily
-Keep your emotions under control.
N)HAPPY FEELINGS ARE INTERNAL SMILES AKA "INNER SMILE"
Keep away from people who have those dark and gloomy expressions on their faces. That is one reason we like to be with young children and healthy teenagers. They laugh. There does not have to be too much to laugh at to produce their warm, natural laughter. We also like to be around people who have a good sense of humor. We love people who are young at heart, kind and considerate, regardless of their calendar years.
A) HAPPINESS AND LOVE ARE SIMPLICITY
-Happiness and Love are what we all seek, and when found, life can be heaven on earth! Let’s be like children – pleased with simple things! The more we complicate our lives, the more we drain our Nerve Force."
B)GOOD POSTURE PROMOTES HEALTHIER NERVES
-Everyday I practice good posture!
C) WHAT IS MEANT BY NERVE FORCE?
-To ask, “What is Nerve Force?” one might as well ask, “What is Electricity?” Both are just as intangible. We know that Nerve Force is the Vital Force of Life, a mysterious energy that flows from the nervous system to give life and energy to every vital organ"
D)TAKE B-COMPLEX VITAMIN WHEN CAVING FOR SWEETS
-People often seek to supply this need with incorrect material by stuffing it with the so-called “quick energy” concoctions that contain refined white sugar; such as candy, chewing gum, cakes, cookies, cola drinks, ice cream, pies and other rich, sugary desserts. These may give an apparent temporary “lift,” but this false energy is quickly consumed by the body, leaving the real deficiency even greater than before.
E)THE ART OF MUSCULAR RELAXATION SHOULD BE PRACTICE THROUGHOUT THE DAY
-If someone does fine work requiring constant use of their eyes, they should relax their eye muscles by looking away at distant objects. A writer should leave the computer to tidy the office or take a rest.
-Take a few moments at regular intervals to completely relax all the muscles of your body. Go limp, close your eyes and think pleasant, cheerful thoughts.
F)STIMULANTS WILL DEADEN THE NERVES FOR A TIME
-They are all talking about stimulants! It is impossible to relax when you are pouring alcohol, tobacco, coffee, tea and cola drinks into your system. This is the opposite of relaxing. This is whipping your nerves with powerful drug stimulants.
G)SWIMMING IS A GREAT NERVE FORCE BUILDER
Swimming is one of the greatest exercises for building Nerve Force. In our lifelong study of athletic sports, we have found that swimmers have the best reserves of Nerve Force. There is something about swimming that has a relaxing effect on the whole nervous system. If either of us were President of the United States, we would have thousands of swimming pools built so that they would be available for everyone! In our opinion, swimming is definitely a great Nerve Builder.
H)USING HAND MASSAGE TO DRY WET BODY FOR GREATER NERVE FOR BUILDING
-Do not use a towel to dry yourself. Use hand massage. Using hand massage on the body while it is wet is a great nerve builder. After your body has been thoroughly dried with your hands, then you can take a coarse bath towel and give your body a good thorough rubbing with it."
*It felt great doing it!
I)WORRYING ABOUT A PROBLEM ONLY MAKE IT WORSE
-Most humans are so full of worry that they believe they can never overcome their miseries. Each day the little bit of Nerve Force they have is dissipated by worrying about their difficulties.Worrying about a problem does not solve it – it only makes things worse.
J)NERVE FORCE IS POWERFUL AND IMPORTANT
-We once read a newspaper account of 2 young boys, both only 14 years old, who were hiking in the forest when suddenly a thunder storm appeared. Lightning struck a tree which fell on one of the boys, pinning him down. He screamed in pain and fright. The other boy – exerting superhuman strength granted by his Nerve Force – lifted the heavy tree off his friend, put him on his back and ran for 5 miles to get help. The next day, the injured boys parents and several men went to the accident scene. Four adult men could not lift the tree! A miracle for sure!
We do not want to wait for such an emergency to drain our vital powerful Nerve Force from our reservoirs or to prove that we can exert it. We want to develop powerful Nerve Force that will keep our reservoirs full, as well as be aware of the fact that we have it.
K) PEOPLE WITH POWERFUL NERVE FORCE CANNOT BE BEATEN
-They rise up again for a new start, no matter how often they might fail. In the end, they win! Thus, 95% of humanity is dominated by the other 5%. It’s Nerve Force that does the leading and makes the difference!"
L)COLD WATER ON THE SKIN IS IMPORTANT FOR BUILDING NERVE FORCE
-Cold water – like pure, clean air – is a natural stimulant with no side effects if the body is conditioned to take cold water.
-Cold water has a great strengthening effect on the nerves.
-It is a great tonic and a natural stimulant.
-These robust bathers had absolutely no problem with nervousness and had marvelous skin tone."
M) STEPS TO BUILDING NERVE FORCE
-Put a stop to all undue nerve waste
Use meditation to clear your mind of worries, fears, negative thoughts and emotions that drain away your nerve energy. Replace these with a clear statement of your goal, the image of yourself as you want to become and with the confidence that you will achieve your purpose. Maintain a positive attitude that will greatly assist you in building powerful Nerve Force.
-Get 8 hours of deep, restful sleep every night.
-Have a daily exercise program
-Breathe deeply
-Bathe daily
-Keep your emotions under control.
N)HAPPY FEELINGS ARE INTERNAL SMILES AKA "INNER SMILE"
Keep away from people who have those dark and gloomy expressions on their faces. That is one reason we like to be with young children and healthy teenagers. They laugh. There does not have to be too much to laugh at to produce their warm, natural laughter. We also like to be around people who have a good sense of humor. We love people who are young at heart, kind and considerate, regardless of their calendar years.
March 22, 2015
this book has a lot of good information in it. unfortunately I already knew or was familiar with most of it. some people might be put off by its self-promotional style and lack of polish. I would give it 3 stars but +1 for a simple exercise that stopped this old man's dribble in just a couple of days.
August 21, 2012
Amazing and life changing if you are a person living in the 21st century! It will give you courage, insight and help you become a fulfilled person!
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