The History of Natural Hygiene and Principles of Natural Hygiene
By: Herbert M. Shelton (Kessinger's Legacy Reprints)
"The question is not whether man is capable of subsisting on a very great variety of vegetable and animal substances, for he does possess the constitutional capacity of deriving nourishment from almost everything in the vegetable and animal kingdoms; but the question is, do the highest interests of the human constitution indispensably require that man should, as a general rule, subsist on both vegetable and animal food? It is not whether he can, but whether he must, subsist on such a mixed diet, in order to secure the highest and best good of which his nature is capable..." (Page 11)
Natural Hygiene:
A principled belief system in the restoration and preservation of health by natural, unadulterated means and the following conditions:(*)
- Pure water, sunshine, exercise, clean air
- Cleanliness, proper diet, sleep, rest
- Correct temperatures, relaxation, poise
- Good mental and spiritual attitude
In the 1830's a group of doctor's started a movement they coined the 'Natural Hygeine' way of living. These doctors rejected the allopathic route of medicine of their day. They taught people of their time how to live disease free, medication free, lives.
This book highlights five doctors who 'had the mental capacity to think of a first principle in the art of healing'. (Dedication)
Adding historical perceptions to further understanding our own 'big picture' of what it means to be truly healthy is a wise practice (at least in my opinion!).
Enjoy the read!
