John Harvey Kellogg

John Harvey Kellogg
John Harvey Kellogg (1852–1943) was an American physician, health reformer, and inventor, best known for his work in nutrition and wellness. He was the superintendent of the Battle Creek Sanitarium in Michigan, where he promoted vegetarianism, exercise, and holistic health practices. Kellogg co-invented cornflakes with his brother, Will Kellogg, initially as part of a bland diet to promote digestive health and curb sexual impulses. He also wrote extensively on health, including books like "The Art of Massage" and "Plain Facts for Old and Young."

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PREFACE. The publishers of this work offer no apology for presenting it to the reading public, since the wide prevalence of the evils which it exposes is sufficient warrant for its publication. The subjects with which it deals are of vital consequence to the human race; and it is of the utmost importance that every effort should be made to dispel the gross ignorance which almost universally prevails,... more...

TO THE TEACHER. This book is intended for children. The special objects which the author has aimed to accomplish in the preparation of the work have been: 1. To present as fully as possible and proper in a work of this character a statement of the laws of healthful living, giving such special prominence to the subject of stimulants and narcotics as its recognized importance and the recent laws relating... more...