A Guide to Health
A Timeless Guide to Holistic Well-beingBy Mahatma Gandhi
Length2h 16m
About this audiobook
In "A Guide to Health," Mahatma Gandhi offers a holistic perspective on health, emphasizing the interconnectedness of body, mind, and spirit. Written with simplicity and clarity, the book draws from Gandhi's own experiences and experiments with diet, hygiene, and lifestyle, illustrating his belief in the power of self-discipline and natural living. Contextually, the work reflects the early 20th-century Indian movement towards swadeshi and self-reliance, illustrating how personal health can contribute to national vitality. With an engaging narrative style that is both practical and philosophical, Gandhi addresses topics such as fasting, vegetarianism, and the importance of mental clarity. Mahatma Gandhi, a prominent leader of the Indian independence movement, was deeply influenced by his pursuit of truth (Satyagraha) and non-violence (Ahimsa). His exploration of health was motivated by a desire for holistic well-being that complemented his political ideals. Gandhi's varied experiences in both India and South Africa catalyzed these insights, prompting him to articulate a vision of health that transcends western medical paradigms and emphasizes personal responsibility. Recommended for readers interested in health, philosophy, and social movements, "A Guide to Health" serves as not just a manual for physical wellness but also as an ethical treatise. Through Gandhi's timeless wisdom, readers will find practical guidance that fosters not only individual health but a healthier society.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.5 (154)
Includes Goodreads
GenreHealth and Wellness
Length2 hrs 16 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 20, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2HOW MUCH AND HOW MANY TIMES SHOULD WE EAT?: Chapter VII
3EXERCISE: Chapter VIII
4DRESS: Chapter IX
5SEXUAL RELATIONS: PART II
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6SOME SIMPLE TREATMENTS
7Chapter I
8AIR-TREATMENT: Chapter II
9WATER-CURE: Chapter III
10THE USE OF EARTH: Chapter IV
11FEVER AND ITS CURE: Chapter V
12CONSTIPATION, DYSENTERY, GRIPES AND PILES: Chapter VI
13CONTAGIOUS DISEASES: SMALL-POX: Chapter VII
14OTHER CONTAGIOUS DISEASES: Chapter VIII
15MATERNITY AND CHILD-BIRTH: Chapter IX
16CARE OF THE CHILD: Chapter X
17SOME ACCIDENTS: DROWNING: Chapter XI
18SOME ACCIDENTS—(Contd.)
19Burns and Scalds
20Chapter XII
21SOME ACCIDENTS—(Contd.)
22Snake-bite
23Chapter XIII
24SOME ACCIDENTS—(Contd.)
25Scorpion-Sting
26Chapter XIV
27CONCLUSION: —FINIS—
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