Originally published (annually since 1938) by Norwalk Press as Raw Vegetable Juices, the enlarged – revised edition covers more ground, but still is a pioneering book in the field of natural wellness.
Dr. Walker was truly an authority in the field. He began his contribution by healing himself of serious illness, eventually extending his potentially abbreviated life span to 99 years. Along with his extensive research into the benefits of juice consumption to attain and prolong wellness, he also developed a juicer that still sets the standard.
This little book of only 118 pages is chock full of vital information. The first part details what the body needs for wellness and why juice provides it better than just eating.
Then comes information on specific plants and their juices, from alfalfa to watercress, including the relative acidity and mineral content of each, as well as suggestions on which juices to combine for best effect.
Interspersed are terrific examples of natural wellness. My favorites are reports of natural childbirth and the healing of an older woman who was severely injured in an accident. Juicing is not just for “illnesses” as we normally think of them, but for every aspect of life.
Finally comes the heart of the book: “Raw Vegetable and Fruit Juices and Their Therapeutic Use in Specific Ailments.” Following a table of various formulas of juices (e.g., “62 Carrot 7 oz, Celery 4 oz, Parsley 2 oz, Spinach 3 oz”) is a list of “Ailments and Formulas” (e.g., “Tumors: in Brain, in Bones, In Liver, in Uterus 62, 61, 30, 40” ….).
Dr. Walker was not a Medical Doctor, nor am I. But each of us has the right to choose how to maintain wellness, and how to restore wellness when “life happens.” Fresh Vegetable and Fruit Juices is an excellent first step toward taking charge of one's own wellness.
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