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The Nature Doctor: A Manual of Traditional and Complementary Medicine.
Natural healing, Alternative medicine, diet herbs acupuncture.
676 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1990
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Alfred Vogel
74 books2 followersAlfred Vogel war ein Schweizer Heilpraktiker und Pharma-Unternehmer.
Alfred Vogel in der deutschen Wikipedia:
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Alfred Vogel was een Zwitsers fytotherapeut (kruidengenezer) en producent van natuurgeneesmiddelen.
Alfred Vogel in de Nederlandstalige Wikipedia: http://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_V...
Alfred Vogel was a Swiss phytotherapist and manufacturer of natural medicines.
Alfred Vogel in der deutschen Wikipedia:
http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_V...
Alfred Vogel was een Zwitsers fytotherapeut (kruidengenezer) en producent van natuurgeneesmiddelen.
Alfred Vogel in de Nederlandstalige Wikipedia: http://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_V...
Alfred Vogel was a Swiss phytotherapist and manufacturer of natural medicines.
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October 22, 2017
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Ever since I found this book, I’ve discovered so many natural cures and reliable remedies that have helped me in so many ways. I’m not always a fan of self-help/health books, but this one is a favorite.
There are treatments for multiple conditions including wounds, burns, colds, diseases, and many other ailments. There are diet recommendations for prevention which teaches us how we can keep ourselves clean and free from disease before it strikes. Prevention is better than cure! It contains multiple sections of information on how to care for our bodies from our hair to our feet and stay connected to the earth. One of my favorite paragraphs in the book discusses walking barefoot.
Walking barefoot is increasingly becoming a thing of the past. In fact, nowadays many people associate it with poverty or excentricity — they look down on it. Just try it and dare to go for a long walk without your shoes and watch how many glances of surprise, pity, and even contempt you will attract. What does this indicate? That the onlookers have all but forgotten or never learned the benefits of walking. They know nothing of the peculiar, mysterious power it can convey, or else they would not react the way they do. If you go for an early morning walk on dewy grass you will soon notice that going barefoot makes you feel really good, generating new strength when you have been feeling tired and worn out. It is like recharging one’s batteries, so to speak, recharging your run-down nerves with energy. It seems as if Mother Earth is giving off energy that improves glandular functions. This is why I consider it rather strange that, although overtired and worn-out, we do not take full advantage of this simple regenerative treatment, which is able to stimulate our endocrine glands to increase their activity.
I noticed that only a few of the actual medicines may be out of date, but most of the book offers a plethora of natural medicine treatments from plants (herbs, fruits, and vegetables). It answers simple questions about calcium, what type of rice to eat, and even cancer causes and what to do about it. There’s so much we can control by just eating the right foods that are available to us and The Nature Doctor reminds us that everything we need to stay healthy is right here on Earth and within our grasp! Readers will also be inspired by simple measures such as taking a brisk walk outside and breathing in deeply.
I recommend this book for anyone who has an interest in natural medicine, wants to stay healthy, or who are suffering from sickness, common ailments, or disease.
5*****
Ever since I found this book, I’ve discovered so many natural cures and reliable remedies that have helped me in so many ways. I’m not always a fan of self-help/health books, but this one is a favorite.
There are treatments for multiple conditions including wounds, burns, colds, diseases, and many other ailments. There are diet recommendations for prevention which teaches us how we can keep ourselves clean and free from disease before it strikes. Prevention is better than cure! It contains multiple sections of information on how to care for our bodies from our hair to our feet and stay connected to the earth. One of my favorite paragraphs in the book discusses walking barefoot.
Walking barefoot is increasingly becoming a thing of the past. In fact, nowadays many people associate it with poverty or excentricity — they look down on it. Just try it and dare to go for a long walk without your shoes and watch how many glances of surprise, pity, and even contempt you will attract. What does this indicate? That the onlookers have all but forgotten or never learned the benefits of walking. They know nothing of the peculiar, mysterious power it can convey, or else they would not react the way they do. If you go for an early morning walk on dewy grass you will soon notice that going barefoot makes you feel really good, generating new strength when you have been feeling tired and worn out. It is like recharging one’s batteries, so to speak, recharging your run-down nerves with energy. It seems as if Mother Earth is giving off energy that improves glandular functions. This is why I consider it rather strange that, although overtired and worn-out, we do not take full advantage of this simple regenerative treatment, which is able to stimulate our endocrine glands to increase their activity.
I noticed that only a few of the actual medicines may be out of date, but most of the book offers a plethora of natural medicine treatments from plants (herbs, fruits, and vegetables). It answers simple questions about calcium, what type of rice to eat, and even cancer causes and what to do about it. There’s so much we can control by just eating the right foods that are available to us and The Nature Doctor reminds us that everything we need to stay healthy is right here on Earth and within our grasp! Readers will also be inspired by simple measures such as taking a brisk walk outside and breathing in deeply.
I recommend this book for anyone who has an interest in natural medicine, wants to stay healthy, or who are suffering from sickness, common ailments, or disease.
5*****
April 1, 2010
If I am not ailing anything at the moment, i almost feel sorry for I cannot test the contents of this marvelous book.
October 25, 2019
One of the books I will always use in my life.
August 19, 2025
very interesting and good knowledge of nature cure! I used to with those healing and still find some interesting cures that i’ll love to try and update more
December 24, 2025
A treasure chest of knowledge!!
I would spend my childhood reading all of the natural remedies not understanding it, rereading it now and Alfred has so many insights that I missed then-what a wonderful man. I think some of it did get absorbed by me as I agree with most if not all of his sentiments.
One small snippet I loved but so many more!
‘If you take pleasure in the beauties of nature you will find other passions cannot make too many demands of you, especially those that blind you to all true happiness. Concentrate on and enjoy the bounteous riches of creation, which are limitless and offered to you for your delight.
Light, air and sun are possessions that we place too little value on, yet they enrich our lives by scattering many joys in our path. All we have to do is open our eyes to these things. Even when the sun’s light is withdrawn, the inner light which we should have stored in our hearts should continue to illuminate our lives.’
I would spend my childhood reading all of the natural remedies not understanding it, rereading it now and Alfred has so many insights that I missed then-what a wonderful man. I think some of it did get absorbed by me as I agree with most if not all of his sentiments.
One small snippet I loved but so many more!
‘If you take pleasure in the beauties of nature you will find other passions cannot make too many demands of you, especially those that blind you to all true happiness. Concentrate on and enjoy the bounteous riches of creation, which are limitless and offered to you for your delight.
Light, air and sun are possessions that we place too little value on, yet they enrich our lives by scattering many joys in our path. All we have to do is open our eyes to these things. Even when the sun’s light is withdrawn, the inner light which we should have stored in our hearts should continue to illuminate our lives.’
November 21, 2014
While I have given this book a vigorous one-over of the chapters and ailments that apply to me, I have yet to try or attempt any of the actual remedies. This is largely due to limited access to the recommended herbs, tonics, plants, etc. Anyone know where I can buy raw stinging nettles, for instance (since I don't trust that I can positively identify them in the wild)? Regardless, I am totally interested in trying out some of these remedies given the chance and the proper supplies. I appreciate that this book opened my mind to new ways of healing and treatments, as it ultimately supports respecting the body as a means of self-healing and personal maintenance. I have already referred friends and family to specific sections and will continue to come back to this book for information and inspiration on natural healing.
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