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| − | '''Natural Hygiene''' is a branch of [[alternative medicine]] that claims to provide "all the life requirements brought to bear upon the living organism in due proportion and according to [the] need" of human beings for preservation and restoration of health (see [[Herbert M. Shelton|Shelton]] 1968 Chapter X). It claims that the human body is a self-maintaining and [[self-healing]] system whose natural [[lifespan]] is between 120 to 150 years old.
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| − | It advocates the utilization of the human body's own healing power to overcome [[disease]], while at the same time removing the causes of disease. Its primary underlying [[theory]] is that the human body can and will heal itself if the causes of disease are removed. However, it does acknowledge that this concept is not helpful for some conditions, such as [[diabetes]] and others. For chronic conditions and serious diseases, it recommends being under the supervision of a [[professional]] practitioner.
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| − | ==Theories of Natural Hygiene==
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| − | It is characterized by several Theories as follows:
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| − | * The [[human body]] contains the power to heal itself (without [[medicine]]).
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| − | * [[Disease]] exists when the body is prevented from healing itself.
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| − | * The primary causes of [[disease]] are [[stress (medicine)|stress]], [[toxemia]], over working, over eating, taking unhealthy substances, etc.
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| − | * [[Germs]], [[bacterium|bacteria]], and [[virus]]es are not the primary cause of disease.
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| − | * [[Medicine]]s are poisons to the human body and are harmful.
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| − | * [[Vaccination]]s are not effective, not safe and damage the [[immune system]].
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| − | Natural Hygiene claims to enable people to get well by removing the causes of
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| − | [[disease]], rather than by treatment with [[medicine]]s and other foreign substances. As in all [[therapeutic]] systems, determining the true cause of a [[disease]] is a vital part of Natural Hygiene. Proponents claim that other health systems begin treatment without knowing the cause, or falsely stating that the cause is unknown, or describing as the cause what is merely a description of the disease, e.g. the cause of [[arthritis]] is claimed to be a stiffening of the [[joints]]. | + | [[Anarchopedia:Liste]] [[Anarchopedia:Listes]] |
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| − | ==History of Natural Hygiene==
| + | [[Virgilia D'Andrea]] [[Virgilia D'andrea]] [[Virgilia d'Andrea]] |
| − | While Natural Hygiene is promoted as a new discovery, it in fact has roots in a number of alternative therapies that go back to the early [[nineteenth century]]. Dr. [[John H. Scheel]], a [[Germany|German]]-born [[homeopathy|homeopath]], coined the word ''[[naturopathy]]'' in [[1895]] for a system of dietary restrictions and [[herb]]al [[nostrum]]s that conspicuously included fasting as a treatment, all founded on a sort of [[vitalism]] that was in vogue at the time, and was promoted as a [[philosophy]] by [[Henri Bergson]], among others. Scheel's "naturopathy" itself stemmed back to the thought of the Rev. [[Sylvester Graham]], a [[Presbyterianism|Presbyterian]] [[clergy]]man and inventor of the [[Graham cracker]], who believed that diet and [[morality]] were related and who taught that [[vegetarianism]] helped keep the [[libido]] in check. Some such as [[James Redfield]] even claimed a pure diet is a key step on the path to spiritual awareness and [[enlightenment (concept)|enlightenment]].
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| − | ==Toxemia of the blood==
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| − | Natural hygiene holds that the true cause of disease is [[toxemia]], or [[poisoning]], in the [[blood]]. [[Toxins]] are a normal product of [[metabolism]] or living. Advocates claim that enervating habits, or nerve energy destroying [[personal habits]], such as [[worry]], [[stimulants]], or vaccinations; builds up toxins in your blood. [[Enervation]] (i.e., wasted nerve-energy ) is claimed to stop toxins from being eliminated from your blood. Natural hygiene theories claim that the most powerful therapy for [[toxemia]] is a fast. Because a fast gives nature a rest. [[John Tilden]], MD in his ''Toxemia Explained'' wrote that the healthy person is one who is poised, self-controlled, and does not follow the sick habit of [[worrying]] (See Tilden, 1935).
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| − | ==The role of fasting==
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| − | Natural Hygiene practitioners often operate [[fast]]ing retreat centers, because fasting is the preferred method of "treatment". They claim that, as a result of fasting, people often recover from [[cancer]], [[arthritis]], [[asthma]], [[digestion|digestive problems]],
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| − | high [[blood pressure]], [[heart]] problems, and many other diseases.
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| − | [[Fasting]] means eating nothing, drinking only [[distilled water]] and
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| − | getting lots of rest. Fasting as understood in Natural Hygiene is not [[starvation]], but physiological rest, and its aim is to allow the body to utilize its healing powers to the maximum ability. [[Autolysis]] or self-digestion is a state the body enters about the fourth day of a fast; according to Dr [[Herbert Shelton]], in this state the body can break down even cancerous tissues and eliminate them.
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| − | Many Natural Hygiene practitioners operate [[fasting clinics]] where patients undergo a fast for the duration of 3 to 30 days, depending on the progress and indications. Then they are placed on a [[raw-food]] [[diet (nutrition)|diet]] for a length of time equal to the number of days of their fast.
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| − | Advocates say that attempting to do a long fast (more than 14 days) without the supervision of
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| − | a Natural Hygiene practitioner is NOT recommended. Furthermore, they do not recommend fasting for the treatment of [[diabetes]], cancer of the [[kidney]]s, cancer of the [[liver]] and severe [[anemia]].
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| − | ==Theories pertaining to medicines==
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| − | It is part of the theories of Natural Hygiene that [[approved drug|drugs]] and medicines are poisons to the human body and have no healing properties. Natural Hygiene maintains that drugs have the effect of masking [[symptoms]] or changing symptoms, but not for the better.
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| − | It is a principle of Natural Hygiene that for each action to the body caused by a drug, the body reacts producing an equal and opposite reaction. So that often a drug may appear to produce a good effect, but that is later followed by a worse condition. Then there is the added burden of removing the poisonous medicine from the body, which the body must do or else it may eventually succumb to iatrogenic disease (disease caused by medical practices).
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| − | ==Natural Hygiene vs medical science==
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| − | Natural Hygiene claims to be contrary to [[medical science]], [[medical schools]] and most [[medical doctors]]' beliefs, and that the two systems are directly opposed to each other in philosophy and practice.
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| − | Dr [[Herbert Shelton]], the founder of the [[American Natural Hygiene Society]] in [[1948]] (now known as the [[International Natural Hygiene Society]] [http://inhs.ms11.net/index.html]), wrote many books on the subject. In his book, "Natural Hygiene, Man's Pristine Way Of Life", he discusses the conflicting ideas between Natural Hygiene and Medical Science. Others have also shared these views including [[Harvey Diamond]] who co-wrote the ''Fit for Life'' book series in the 1980's.
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| − | While most conventional practitioners would agree that Natural Hygiene's philosophies and recommendations are quite different from their own, they would generally agree that most drugs are dangerous to the body. The disagreement is about whether they can nonetheless serve the purposes of healing, if used in a properly controlled manner. Natural Hygiene practitioners cite the preponderance of evidence of the harmful effects [http://www.jameslindlibrary.org/essays/fair_tests/why_fair_tests.html 1] of medical therapies and treatments, as well as the long list of discontinued drugs [http://www.fda.gov/cder/rxotcdpl/pdplarchive.htm 2] and the harmful side effects [http://www.fda.gov/cder/consumerinfo/default.htm 3] of currently prescribed drugs.
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| − | Natural Hygiene practitioners acknowledge that in cases of emergency, such as [[stroke]], [[myocardial infarction|heart attack]] or automobile accident, emergency [[medical science]] plays an important role.
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| − | ==Natural Hygiene vs naturopathy==
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| − | The beliefs of natural hygiene and [[naturopathy]] are quite similar. Naturopathy developed from the water and nature cure in Europe during the 19th century. Natural hygiene developed from the water cure in America during the 19th century. Natural hygiene talks about blood toxemia while naturopathy talks about the accumulation of morbid matter. Naturopathy, however, is a lot more eclectic than natural hygiene is. Natural hygiene prohibits all use of drugs including herbal and homeopathic medicines. Natural hygiene's primary treatment method is fasting, and does not use any [[manipulative therapy]]. Naturopathy on the other hand as an eclectic art uses both herbal and homeopathic medicines as well as the manipulative therapies of [[Body work (alternative medicine)|body work]] or massage therapy, [[osteopathy]], and [[chiropractic]].
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| − | ==Training of practitioners==
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| − | There is at least one College of natural hygiene however as with most forms of [[alternative medicine]] the level of [[formal training]] of practitioners may differ.
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| − | Other training options include [[Internship]]s.
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| − | ==See also==
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| − | * [[Christian vegetarianism]]
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| − | * [[Fruitarianism]]
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| − | * [[Veganism]]
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| − | ==References==
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| − | * [http://www.soilandhealth.org/02/0201hyglibcat/020125shelton.pristine/020125toc.htm Natural Hygiene, Man's Pristine Way of Life] - by Herbert Shelton, Dr. Shelton's Health School, San Antonio, Texas, 1968.
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| − | * [http://naturalhygienesociety.org/articles/classics1.html A collection of Hygienic Review articles] - by Dr. Herbert Shelton.
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| − | * [http://www.soilandhealth.org/02/0201hyglibcat/020103toxemia/02010301.html Toxemia Explained: The True Interpretation of the Cause of Disease] - John Tilden, MD. Denver, Colorado, revised 1935.
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| − | * ''Fasting Can Save Your Life'' - by Herbert Shelton.
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| − | * ''Health For The Millions'' - by Herbert Shelton.
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| − | * ''The Hygienic Care Of Children'' - by Herbert Shelton.
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| − | * ''Orthotrophy Volume II - The Hygienic System'' - by Herbert Shelton.
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| − | * ''Orthotrophy Volume III - Fasting and Feeding'' - by Herbert Shelton.
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| − | * ''Fasting for Renewal of Life'' - by Herbert Shelton.
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| − | * ''Fit For Life'' - by Harvey and Marilyn Diamond ISBN 0446300152
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| − | * ''Fit For Life II'' - by Harvey and Marilyn Diamond ISBN 0446358754
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| − | * ''Fit For Life: A New Beginning'' - by Harvey Diamond ISBN 1575667185
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| − | * ''[[The Story of My Experiments with Truth]]'' - by [[Mahatma Gandhi]] ISBN 0807059099
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| − | * ''[[The Celestine Prophecy]]'' - by [[James Redfield]] ISBN 0446671002
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| − | ==External links==
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| − | === Natural Hygiene doctors and centers ===
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| − | * [http://drbass.com Dr. Stanley S. Bass] - Natural Hygiene practitioner in New York.
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| − | * [http://www.mindyourbody.info Dr. Maya Nicole Baylac] - Natural Hygiene practitioner in Hawaii - fasting retreat.
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| − | * [http://alecburton.com Dr. Alec Burton] - Natural Hygiene practitioner in Australia - fasting retreat.
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| − | * [http://drcinque.com Dr. Ralph Cinque] - Natural Hygiene practitioner in Texas - fasting retreat.
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| − | * [http://www.iig.com.au/anl/fielder.html Dr. John Fielder] - Natural Hygiene practitioner in Queensland, Australia - fasting retreat.
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| − | * [http://goldbergclinic.com Dr. Paul A. Goldberg] - Natural Hygiene practitioner in Florida & Georgia.
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| − | * [http://drbenkim.com Dr. Benjamin Kim] - Natural Hygiene practitioner in Canada - fasting retreat.
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| − | * [http://birdflusurvive.com/drpenepent.html Dr. Anthony J. Penepent] - Natural Hygiene practitioner in New York.
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| − | * [http://healingbyregeneration.com Dr. David J. Scott] - Natural Hygiene practitioner in Ohio - fasting retreat.
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| − | * [http://transformationinstitute.org Dr. Robert Sniadach] - Natural Hygiene practitioner in Maryland.
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| − | * [http://drsidhwa.com/ Dr. Keki Sidhwa] - Natural Hygiene practitioner in England.
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| − | * [http://roylretreat.com/ Drs Vetrano & Haag at ROYL Retreat] - Natural Hygiene practitioners in San Antonio, Texas - fasting retreat.
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| − | * [http://healthpromoting.com True North Health Center] - Natural Hygiene practitioners in California - fasting clinic.
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| − | === Natural Hygiene books, information, goods ===
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| − | * [http://naturalhygienesociety.org/ International Natural Hygiene Society] - Founded in 2003. The American Natural Hygiene Society was founded by Dr. Herbert Shelton, and existed 1948 - 2000.
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| − | * [http://soilandhealth.org Soil and Health] - Online books about Natural Hygiene.
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| − | * [http://www.drbass.com/sitemap.html Super Nutrition & Superior Health] - Online Natural Hygiene articles by Dr. Bass.
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| − | * [http://www.drsidhwa.com/ The Quintessence of Natural Living] - Online Natural Hygiene articles by Dr. Sidhwa.
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| − | * [http://www.healthpromoting.com/Articles/articles.htm True North Health Articles] - Online Natural Hygiene articles.
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| − | * [http://goldberg.getwebspace.com/testimonials.html Patient Letters to Dr. Goldberg] - Online Natural Hygiene case stories & testimonials.
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| − | * [http://www.rawfoodhealth.co.uk Rawfoodhealth.co.uk] A raw vegan website.
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| − | * [http://livingnutrition.com Living Nutrition] - A Natural Hygiene magazine.
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| − | * [http://raw-food.com Raw Food] - A Natural Hygiene raw food website.
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| − | * [http://transformationinstitute.org Transformation Institute] - A Natural Hygiene Home Study Course.
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| − | === Critiques of natural hygiene===
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| − | * [http://naturalhygienesociety.org/diet2.html The Case Against Veganism in Natural Hygiene] INHS
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| − | * [http://www.beyondveg.com/cat/nat-hyg/ Rethinking Natural Hygiene] by Ward Nicholson
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| − | * [http://drbass.com/generations.html Three Generations of Vegetarian Hygienists] by Dr. S. Bass
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| − | * [http://naturalhygienesociety.org/articles/paleo2.html New Natural Hygiene Diet Understanding] INHS
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| − | * [http://www.canoe.ca/HealthAlternativeColumns/020328.html Diet not the answer to cancer] by Dr. Stephen Barrett
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