Autointoxication or Intestinal Toxemia - John Harvey Kellogg - Bog

Autointoxication or Intestinal Toxemia is a medical book written by John Harvey Kellogg, M.D. The book discusses the concept of autointoxication, which is the idea that toxins can build up in the body due to poor digestion and elimination. Kellogg explains the causes and effects of autointoxication, including symptoms such as fatigue, headaches, and digestive issues. He also provides information on how to prevent and treat autointoxication through proper diet and lifestyle changes. The book includes detailed information on the digestive system, the role of bacteria in digestion, and the importance of a healthy gut microbiome. Autointoxication or Intestinal Toxemia is a comprehensive guide for anyone interested in improving their digestive health and overall wellbeing.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.