The Science and Fine Art of Fasting (The Hygienic System, Vol.III: Orthotrophy)

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Fourth Revised Edition 1963 (this the 2013 reprint by Martino Publishing). Publisher's note to Vol.I asserts Vols.I-III are the most important in the 7-volume series of "The Hygienic System"; "Subsequent volumes were more narrowly focused and are of a limited interest". The Science and Fine Art of Fasting / Orthotrophy - Hygienic System, Vol.III - Front Cover Reprint Title Page Reprint Printer's Imprint Title Page Quotation from Felix L. Oswald INDEX (Contents) Dedication [photoplate: Edward Hooker Dewey] Quotation (2) from Felix L. Oswald Introduction to the Fourth Edition Introduction to the First Edition 1. Definition of Fasting 2. Fasting Among the Lower Animals 3. Fasting in Man 4. A Bill-of-Fare for the Sick 5. Autolysis 6. Fasting is Not Starving 7. Chemical and Organic Changes During Fasting 8. Repair of Organs and Tissues During Fasting 9. The Influence of Fasting on Growth and Regeneration 10. Changes in the Fundamental Functions While Fasting 11. The Mind and Special Senses During a Fast 12. Secretions and Excretions 13. Bowel Action During Fasting 14. Fasting and Sex 15. Rejuvenescence Through Fasting 16. Gain and Loss of Strength While Fasting 17. Gain and Loss of Weight During Fasting 18. Fasting Does Not Induce Deficiency "Disease" 19. Death in the Fast 20. ObjectIons to the Fast 21. Does Fasting Cure Disease? 22. The Rationale of Fasting 23. The Length of the Fast 24. Hunger and Appetite 25. Contra-Indications of Fasting 26. Fasting in Special Periods and Conditions of Life 27. Symptomatology of the Fast 28. Progress of the Fast 29. Hygiene of the Fast 30. Breaking the Fast 31. Gaining Weight After the Fast 32. Living After the Fast 33. Fasting in Health 34. Fasting in Acute Disease 35. Fasting in Chronic Disease 36. Fasting in Drug Addiction 37. Fasting Versus Eliminating Diets Rear Cover