A Guide to Health by Mahatma Gandhi
"A Guide to Health" by Mahatma Gandhi is a health and wellness handbook written in the early 20th century. The book is largely inspired by the author's personal experiences and studies regarding health principles, focusing on a holistic understanding of physical and mental health, emphasizing the importance of diet, exercise, and a pure mind. Gandhi's views challenge conventional medical practices of his time and promote self-discipline and natural living as paths to
true wellness. The opening of this work introduces the translator's note, which clarifies that Gandhi, traditionally recognized for his political activism, also holds substantial authority on health-related issues. The introduction reveals Gandhi's firm belief that understanding and applying the laws of health can prevent illness more effectively than seeking cures. He criticizes the reliance on doctors and medicines, suggesting instead that many health problems stem from ignorance about our bodies and the environment. He encourages readers to cultivate knowledge about their health, highlighting fundamental elements such as air, water, food, and exercise. This foundation sets the stage for deeper discussions on practical health treatments and philosophies in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Gandhi, Mahatma, 1869-1948 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Rama Iyer, A. |
| LoC No. | 96910784 |
| Title | A Guide to Health |
| Note | Reading ease score: 66.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Turgut Dincer, sp1nd, ewkent, raviarya and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | RA: Medicine: Public aspects of medicine |
| Subject | Health |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 40373 |
| Release Date | Jul 30, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 371 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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