In a similar manner, the body takes in oxygen and nutrients, burns them to create the energy that runs the body and eliminates the waste. In disease, the body is not receiving the oxygen and nutrients it needs, the flame of life is diminished and the waste materials are building up in the firebox. It is just as if the chimney has been plugged in the fireplace. As the smoke and waste accumulates in the firebox, the flame begins to suffocate and die. A similar thing happens in the body.
Nutritional deficiencies weaken eliminative organs.
As toxins accumulate, they produce inflammation, which causes the supply of oxygen and nutrients to diminish, and the cells begin to suffocate in their own waste. This analogy shows us what has to happen to create healing within the body. First, we must fan the dying spark of life. This is like putting air into the firebox to get the flame going again. In terms of the body, it means we must stimulate the body's energies.