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Folk Medicine
"A fascinating book by a distinguished Vermont physician."
NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
For centuries the vigorous and healthy families of Vermont have passed down simple commonsense home remedies for all sorts of common aches and pains, from one generation to the next. Dr. Jarvis spent years practicing medicine in the Green Mountains and observed the natural wonders of Vermont folk ...more
NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
For centuries the vigorous and healthy families of Vermont have passed down simple commonsense home remedies for all sorts of common aches and pains, from one generation to the next. Dr. Jarvis spent years practicing medicine in the Green Mountains and observed the natural wonders of Vermont folk ...more
Hardcover, 192 pages
Published
March 1st 1995
by Henry Holt
(first published 1958)
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I loved this book by Jarvis. Reading it is like sitting in a cozy living room in the mountains, fire crackling, a cup of tea in hand...and Jarvis walking me through the old ways of Vermont folks. He simplifies and breaks down physiological processes in a very palatable way. And, I love how he draws his scientific conclusions on effectiveness of medicine through obersvation of nature, animals, and humans. I am also a true convert to apple cider vinger and honey and the importance of minerals ...more
This is one of the many old books that were in the basement of the house I bought. On first inspection, a cool old book with lots of inexpensive home remedies.
Rebecca Child
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quick read. half-way through. The author is an M.D. from 1950's, a lot of the Vermont folk medicine he shares makes sense to me, but I am inclined to believe in nutrition before drugs. Big themes: take honey & apple cider vinegar every day. There's a section on the "minus family pattern" where he practically paints a portrait of me, which was creepy, but interesting. I can share more if anyone is interested.
he learned a lot by studying the behavior of animals & by testing the ap...more
he learned a lot by studying the behavior of animals & by testing the ap...more
I enjoyed this book, found it in an antique store. It still has some relevant advice for today.
Great book about healing with Apple Cider Vinnegar.
reading this was just sort a of hippie novelty.
Interesting book. However, a bit out of balance.
After a lifetime of research and experimentation, Dr. Jarvis gives his observations and recommendations for health and healing. I found this book scientifically based, logical, simple and I learned much. Does the thought of his cure-all apple cider vinegar make you cringe? If you mix it with warm apple juice and a tbsp. of honey it's appealing enough for a 4 year old boy to drink, so try it!
I have had a copy around the house all my life. My mother and grandparents too.
Honey and Apple Cider Vinegar
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