: The living organism is self-healing; nature alone "cures" once the causes of illness (wrong living) are removed.
: Shelton was a staunch critic of conventional medicine, viewing drugs as "poisons" that merely suppress symptoms and further toxify the body. Essential Lifestyle Practices Natural Hygiene articles by Dr. Herbert Shelton
Based on Shelton’s "Laws of Life" and various articles, a Natural Hygiene lifestyle involves several key pillars: : The living organism is self-healing; nature alone
: He argued that most diseases are caused by toxemia—the accumulation of toxic waste due to "enervation" (lowered vital energy). : The living organism is self-healing