Bethlehem Telephone Sanitarium
Free Health Library
Practical guides to natural health and wellness, free for everyone
Our library gathers the health education we teach into one place: nutrition, herbal supplements, rest, hydration and the habits that hold them together. Every guide is free to read in full. If you find them helpful, you’re welcome to support the ministry with a gift.
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Plant-Based Nutrition
A practical beginner’s guide to a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle: how to build a plate, a starter shopping list, protein and B12, and a 7-day plan.
Read the guide: Plant-Based NutritionVitamins & Minerals
Which vitamins and minerals your body needs, how to meet most of them through food, and how to read a supplement label safely.
Read the guide: Vitamins & MineralsHerbal Supplements
A plain-language guide to herbal supplements and teas: what “traditionally used” means, how to judge quality, calming and digestive herbs, and safety.
Read the guide: Herbal SupplementsExercise & Rest
How to build movement you’ll keep doing and rest that truly restores: a walking habit, simple home strength work, a wind-down routine and a weekly day of rest.
Read the guide: Exercise & RestWater, Air & Sunshine
How much water to drink, building a hydration habit, fresh air and breathing practice, and sensible sunshine: three free, everyday supports for well-being.
Read the guide: Water, Air & SunshineEveryday Healthy Living
How healthy habits form and how to make them stick: temperance, managing stress, knowing your numbers with your doctor, and a 30-day plan.
Read the guide: Everyday Healthy LivingFrequently Asked Questions
What is Bethlehem Telephone Sanitarium?
Bethlehem Telephone Sanitarium is an independent natural wellness and health education ministry. We teach practical, natural approaches to health—including NEWSTART principles, herbal supplements, nutrition, and wellness support—so people can make informed choices about their own well-being.
Is Bethlehem Telephone Sanitarium affiliated with any church or denomination?
No. Bethlehem Telephone Sanitarium is not affiliated with any denomination. While some of the principles we teach draw on history's example of whole-person care, our ministry is open to anyone, regardless of religious background.
What is NEWSTART?
NEWSTART is an acronym for eight natural principles of health: Nutrition, Exercise, Water, Sunshine, Temperance, Air, Rest, and Trust in Divine Power. Together, these principles form the foundation of the health education we teach. Explore NEWSTART →
What is wellness support?
Wellness support integrates holistic care, health education, and wellness coaching to support healthy, sustainable lifestyle change. It is one part of our broader health education ministry, not medical treatment. Learn more →
Is the health library free?
Yes. Every guide in our library is free to read in full, for everyone. If the guides help you, you are welcome to support our work with a donation. Ways to give.
Does Bethlehem Telephone Sanitarium provide medical diagnosis or treatment?
No. We provide health education and lifestyle support only. We do not diagnose conditions, prescribe medication, or replace the care of a licensed healthcare provider. Please consult a qualified medical professional for diagnosis or treatment.