Autointoxication or Intestinal Toxemia (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169334533)

""Autointoxication or Intestinal Toxemia"" by John Harvey Kellogg, M.D. is a comprehensive guide to the harmful effects of toxins in the human body. Dr. Kellogg explains the concept of autointoxication, which is the process by which toxins are produced in the intestines and absorbed into the bloodstream, leading to a variety of health problems. The book covers topics such as the causes of autointoxication, the symptoms of intestinal toxemia, and the various treatments available to prevent and treat this condition. Dr. Kellogg also provides advice on dietary changes, lifestyle modifications, and other natural remedies that can help to promote a healthy digestive system and prevent the buildup of toxins in the body. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in improving their health and well-being through natural means.1922. The purpose of this work is to present in some detail methods of dealing with cases requiring change of intestinal flora that have been successfully employed by the writer and his colleagues in the treatment of some thousands of patients at the Battle Creek Sanitarium. All the methods and measures recommended have been thoroughly tried and proven to be efficient in meeting the indications for which they are recommended. The regimens which have been worked out as the result of many hundreds of experiments extending over forty years of active practice, if used with the proper precautions, will rarely fail to produce the results expected of them, and generally the results will more than meet expectations. Contents: bacteria; how the body defends itself; changing and reforming the intestinal flora; milk regimen; technique of the milk regimen; application of the milk regimen in the treatment of various disorders; fruit regimen and disorders in which it is indicated; fasting; antitoxic diet; relief of constipation; exercise; eating for health; rice regimen; potato regimen.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: John Harvey Kellogg
ISBN-10: 1169334539
ISBN-13: 9781169334533
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 394
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.98lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.88d