Autointoxication or Intestinal Toxemia

Autointoxication or Intestinal Toxemia is a book written by John Harvey Kellogg, M.D. that delves into the topic of how toxins within the body can negatively impact health. Kellogg argues that the accumulation of waste and toxins in the intestines can lead to a variety of health issues, including fatigue, headaches, and even mental illness. He explores the causes of autointoxication, such as poor diet and constipation, and provides recommendations for how to prevent and treat it. Kellogg emphasizes the importance of a healthy diet, regular exercise, and proper bowel movements in maintaining overall health and preventing autointoxication. The book is a comprehensive guide to understanding the role of the intestines in overall health and provides practical advice for maintaining a healthy digestive system.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.