The Truth about Contagion: Exploring Theories of How Disease Spreads
- 216 pages
- 8 hours of reading






"Since the dawn of the human race, medicine men and physicians have wondered about the cause of disease, especially what we call 'contagions,' numerous people ill with similar symptoms, all at the same time. Does humankind suffer these outbreaks at the hands of an angry god or evil spirit? A disturbance in the atmosphere, a miasma? Do we catch the illness from others or from some outside influence? As the restriction of our freedoms continues, more and more people are wondering whether this is true. Could a packet of RNA fragments, which cannot even be defined as a living organism, cause such havoc? Perhaps something else is involved--something that has upset the balance of nature and made us more susceptible to disease? Perhaps there is no 'coronavirus' at all; perhaps, as Pasteur said, 'the germ is nothing, the terrain is everything'"--Provided by publisher
Makes the principles of traditional nutrition available to modern parents. This book provides holistic advice for pregnancy and newborn interventions, vaccinations, breastfeeding and child development, as well as a compendium of natural treatments for childhood illnesses, from autism to whooping cough.
Reflexology has become one of the most popular and accessible alternative health therapies. It can bring relief from common problems such as headaches, high blood pressure and menstrual cramps. This title contains over 250 drawings, and provides descriptions of the reflex points and basic techniques. It gives a reference list of common ailments.
Argues that the healing powers of the body can be tapped by applying pressure to the feet, and discusses the practice of reflexology.