Herbert M. Shelton





Herbert M. Shelton

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born
October 06, 1895 in The United States

died
January 01, 1985

gender
male

genre

influences


About this author

Born in Texas. Grew up on a farm. Studied Nature Cure and chiropractic. Became a doctor of naturopathy and a health educator. Supervised more than 30,000 fasts between 1925 and 1970. Published "Dr. Shelton's Hygienic Review." Wrote more than forty books. Operated a health school in San Antonio, Texas. Promoted Natural Hygiene. Much persecuted for his outspoken repudiation of orthodox medicine. Died in Texas.


Average rating: 4.51 · 55 ratings · 7 reviews · 48 distinct works
Food Combining Made Easy
3.77 of 5 stars 3.77 avg rating — 13 ratings — published 1940 — 2 editions
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The Science and Fine Art of...
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Getting Well
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The Science & Fine Art of F...
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Fasting for Renewal of Life:
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Superior Nutrition
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The Science and Fine Art of...
4.67 of 5 stars 4.67 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 1984 — 2 editions
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Health for the Millions
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The Myth of Medicine
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Food and Feeding
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More books by Herbert M. Shelton…
“It is always a much easier task to educate uneducated people than to re-educate the mis-educated.”
Herbert M. Shelton, Getting Well

“You are free to choose your own way of life, but you are not free to choose the results. ”
Herbert M. Shelton, Getting Well

“Surgeons can cut out everything except cause.”
Herbert M. Shelton