The Seven Pillars of Health

The Seven Pillars of Health – Don Colbert

Don Colbert, a family physician and author of many popular health books written from a Christian perspective, believes that good health rests on a set of simple foundations that many people neglect in the rush of modern life. In The Seven Pillars of Health: The Natural Way to Better Health for Life, he presents a structured program designed to help readers build those foundations over fifty days.

Colbert describes seven pillars that he considers essential to lasting health. Water: drinking enough clean water every day. Sleep and rest: getting enough restorative sleep and taking time to rest and relax. Living food: eating more whole, unprocessed foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains and healthy proteins, and fewer processed foods and added sugars. Exercise: staying physically active in ways that suit each person’s fitness and lifestyle. Detoxification: reducing exposure to substances he considers harmful and supporting the body’s natural processes. Nutritional supplements: using supplements to fill gaps in the diet. Coping with stress: managing emotions, thoughts and pressures in healthy ways.

The book is organized into short daily readings, each with practical steps, explanations and encouragement, so that readers can make gradual changes over time. Colbert draws on his medical practice, patient stories and his Christian faith, including scripture and reflections on spiritual well-being.

Practical and encouraging, The Seven Pillars of Health will appeal to readers who want a faith-based, step-by-step approach to healthier living. Readers should note that some recommendations, particularly on detoxification and supplements, are not universally supported by medical research, and should consult their own doctors before making significant changes to diet, exercise or supplements.