God helps those who help themselves (CD35). By knowing, understanding, and applying God's "Laws of Health" we can restore our health when ill, and maintain our health when well.

All intelligent men and women can be their own physicians when they understand the true philosophy of health (2SM443)

We can exercise, breathe fresh air, rest when needed, drink plenty of water, dress properly, work moderately, and do that which most experienced physicians cannot do for us, and that is to regulate our diet (CD124). All should be willing to learn how to treat ourselves with natural means for our own greatest benefit. This is the best missionary home work (MM81).

Gunther B. Paulien, Ph.D. received his B.A. from Union College, in Lincoln, Nebraska, with a major in Physics and minors in Chemistry and Mathematics. He then went on to receive his M.. from Columbia University in Administration of Hither Education and later, from the University of Texas, he received his Ph.D. in Educational Philosophy. 

He taught Psychology and Education at Union College an Science, Mathematics and Philosophy at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln.