The Health Crusader, specifically Volume 2, Number 11, published in November 1980
The Health Crusader, specifically Volume 2, Number 11, published in November 1980
This is an issue of The Health Crusader, specifically Volume 2, Number 11, published in November 1980. The magazine focuses on promoting a natural approach to health and well-being, emphasizing life sciences and a holistic view of health. The main article titled "Medical Intelligence Still Unintelligent" discusses the future of medical treatments, criticizing broad-spectrum drug approaches in favor of intelligent, natural interventions. It advocates for understanding the interactions between the environment, genetics, and immune systems, reflecting a growing interest in natural and preventive health methods during that time. The publication also includes a "Scoreboard" section that reports on the progress of the Life Science program, founded by Dr. Herbert M. Shelton, a noted figure in the natural hygiene movement.
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- The Health Crusader was a publication centered around alternative health, natural living, and wellness, likely aligned with the natural hygiene and holistic health movements of the 20th century.
- The magazine emphasizes the importance of understanding the body's natural intelligence and minimizing reliance on pharmaceuticals, which was a significant part of the health movement that sought to distance itself from mainstream medical practices.
- Dr. Herbert M. Shelton, mentioned in the "Scoreboard," was a pioneer in the natural hygiene movement, promoting fasting, raw foods, and the body’s ability to heal itself without drugs.