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A Guide to Health

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Mahatma Gandhi, known today as a fascinating political leader and pacifist, also considered himself "something of an authority on matters of Health and Disease as well. Very few of us perhaps are aware that he is the author of quite an original little Health-book in Gujarati. [...] His views are of course radically different from the ordinary views that find expression in the pages of such books; in many cases, indeed, his doctrines must be pronounced revolutionary, and will doubtless be regarded by a certain class of readers as wholly impracticable. Even the most revolutionary of his doctrines, however, are based, not on the shifting quicksands of mere theory, but on the solid foundation of deep study, backed up by personal experience of nearly thirty years. He himself recognizes that many of his views will hardly be accepted by the ordinary reader, but he has felt himself impelled by a stern sense of duty to give publicity to his convictions formed after so much of study and experience" (Preface).

Though his advice may appear socially outdated or medically obvious/dubious to his modern day audience based on what we know now, Gandhi's treatise still provides a fascinating look on maintaining good health as it was understood in the early twentieth century. - Summary by Mary Kay and A. Rama Iyer (3 hr 27 min)

Chapters

Author's Note and Introduction

13:03

Read by Mike Pelton

Part 1, Chapter I. The Meaning of Health

4:13

Read by Phil Chenevert

Part 1, Chapter II. The Human Body

4:05

Read by Jacqui Castle

Part 1, Chapter III. Air

17:14

Read by Mike Pelton

Part 1, Chapter IV. Water

5:32

Read by Jacqui Castle

Part 1, Chapter V. Food

32:52

Read by Subhash Chander

Part 1, Chapter VI. How much and how many times should we eat?

5:55

Read by Subhash Chander

Part 1, Chapter VII. Exercise

7:23

Read by Subhash Chander

Part 1, Chapter VIII. Dress

6:44

Read by Subhash Chander

Part 1, Chapter IX. Sexual Relations

15:51

Read by Subhash Chander

Part 2, Chapter I. Air Treatment

4:46

Read by Jacqui Castle

Part 2, Chapter II. Water Cure

15:39

Read by Jacqui Castle

Part 2, Chapter III. The Use of Earth

5:58

Read by Jacqui Castle

Part 2, Chapter IV. Fever and its Cures

4:48

Read by Subhash Chander

Part 2, Chapter V. Constipation, Dysentery, etc.

4:27

Read by Subhash Chander

Part 2, Chapter VI. Contagious Diseases Smallpox

10:16

Read by Subhash Chander

Part 2, Chapter VII. Other Contagious Diseases

5:24

Read by Subhash Chander

Part 2, Chapter VIII. Maternity and Child-Birth

6:09

Read by Kalynda

Part 2, Chapter IX. Care of Child

7:36

Read by Kalynda

Part 2, Chapter X. Accidents —Drowning

4:11

Read by Subhash Chander

Part 2, Chapter XI. Accidents, Continued —Burns and Scalds

2:59

Read by Subhash Chander

Part 2, Chapter XII. Accidents, Continued —Snake Bite

11:15

Read by Subhash Chander

Part 2, Chapter XIII. Accidents, Continued —Scorpion-sting, etc.

2:05

Read by Subhash Chander

Chapter XIV. Conclusion.

8:54

Read by Mike Pelton

Bewertungen

great info, bad readers

(4 Sterne)

I was lulled to sleep and couldn’t understand some of what was said with some of the readers. The book itself had good information though.

eeeeeh..

(2,5 Sterne)

there is a lot that could be of use in this volume. but there is also a wealth of information that isnt much more than ranting

Great Book

(5 Sterne)

Good information and very educational. Would read again

The best guide of life rare men follow

(5 Sterne)

Excellent book.

(5 Sterne)

Very helpful book. Enjoyed it.

Great book must read and follow..

(5 Sterne)