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Folk Medicine |  | Author: D.C. Jarvis M.D.
Publisher: Fawcett
Category: Book
List Price: $15.00
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Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 49964
Media: Paperback
Pages: 192
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.5
ISBN: 0345471741
Dewey Decimal Number: 610
EAN: 9780345471741
ASIN: 0345471741
Publication Date: March 1, 1995
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"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 medicine. He shares that wisdom in this helpful book in order to help you: burn body fat and decrease body weight, improve sleep and overcome chronic fatigue, reduce high blood pressure, and much more.
From the Paperback edition.
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 Dad was right! March 21, 2009
Quiltnmama (Sacramento, CA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
For all the advances in medical knowledge, many home health/healing practices ring true through the years. My Dad swore by his daily vinegar and honey routine. Re-reading Folk Medicine after 50 years brings me new understanding of Dr. Jarvis' observations.
 The best common sense anti-pharmaceutical book I have ever read. January 31, 2009
D. Varga (Pamplin, VA)
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
A friend lent me this book to read and what a treasure. I had to have a copy for myself and bought one to add to my collection. I disagree with a previous poster that stated this book is "very archaic" - yes, this book was published in 1958, quite some time ago. But the essence is still relevant today - eat as one's ancestors ate. Dr. Jarvis, M.D. uses animals to clearly illustrate the point of survival of the fittest. Animals, unfettered by the politics of pharmaceutical companies, follow their innate instinct to eat foods of maximum nutritional value to nourish their bodies to carry their species into the next generation without disease and physical impairment. As Dr. Jarvis, M.D. states "... it makes a great difference to your heart whether you give it the natural sugar which is found in honey, or refined white sugar." A simple, yet profound statement having tremendous consequences on the population addicted to processed white sugar as we humans battle cancer, heart disease, and designer ailments (through the power of pharmaceutical advertising). The previous poster also states that "the information had no real research to back it up." I beg to differ. The lack of authoritarian research is not an indication of a lack of viable results. My own "personal research" is quite impressive. As a testament to my spouse and my understanding of the necessity of a proper diet, we raised our two children with the basic principles of good nutrition (that means NO DRUGS). As they make their way through college, their critical thinking just astounds us. How much easier it is for them to accomplish tasks at a higher intellectual level than most Americans will ever experience in their lifetime. This basic foundation of GOOD food from birth will carry them over into middle and old age free of the devastating side effects of pharmaceutical drug usage. And lastly, the previous poster states "It is silly." Since when is the principle "You are what you eat" ever silly? Dr. Jarvis, M.D. is necessary reading for all who want to get back to basics and live healthy and live long.
Folk Medicine by D.C. Md Jarvis June 17, 2007
cma (Miami, FL)
18 out of 18 found this review helpful
Although i am not a medical professional, i have always been intreged by the natural healing properties of our bodies and the earth. I don't have much to back up ALL of Doctor Jarvis's research EXCEPT for 1. The Apple Cider Vinegar claim. I was stricken with a horrible case of Adult Acne in which i tried every product and even went to a dermatologist who just shoved chemicals in my face and told me to take some awful pills- telling me that it would only get worse b4 it got better. (which it did.) - so I stopped EVERYTHING and began putting Apple Cider Vinegar on my skin, and drinking a few tbls every day. I cant even explain to you how i saw my skin change, every day that passed it got better and better and better - and only about 3 weeks to a month later - i was completely clear of acne that had stricken me for months and months.... and i would never had known about it, had it not been for this book.
 dissatisfied March 11, 2007
Femalefeline Xoch
1 out of 21 found this review helpful
I thought this book was very archaic, the information had no real research to back it up. It was silly.
A Sovereign Elixir! February 12, 2004
Sandra Lamar Dargie (Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA United States)
34 out of 34 found this review helpful
Dr. Jarvis has only the best credentials. In this day and age of New Millennium drugs, he promotes the use of such innocent items as apple cider vinegar, royal jelly, and honey. I have not tried all the remedies in the book because they cover too broad a spectrum of ailments, discomforts and inconveniences. But he has been right on target for migraines, age spots, and more! My aunt is beginning his regimen to cure arthritis. I give the book 4 stars instead of 5 only because I cannot begin to prove the effectiveness of his entire household medicine bag.
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