The Upton Sinclair Library

In which the intricate relationship between disease and environment is explored with an earnest and thoughtful eye, highlighting both the remarkable progress and limitations of medical science in comb...

27 Jun 44min

In which the author expounds upon the vital importance of mindful eating and proper digestion, warning against the perils of hurried meals and the habitual use of stimulants and narcotics. He reflects...

26 Jun 29min

In which the author examines the vital elements beyond diet that affect health, such as fresh air, ventilation, proper clothing, and the benefits of sleep, all while critiquing the detrimental effects...

26 Jun 35min

In which the nature of human diet is examined through the lens of instinct, reason, and the hazards of modern overindulgence, with attention to the true nourishment provided by various foods and the i...

25 Jun 31min

In which the author explores the complexities of human diet, emphasising the vital roles of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, and essential mineral salts, while cautioning against the refined and artific...

25 Jun 32min

In which the intricate unity of the human body is revealed, showing health as a single harmonious problem of one organism rather than a mere collection of separate parts, with the vital blood-stream a...

24 Jun 27min

In which the author embarks on a candid account of his lifelong struggles and experiments with diet, revealing the varied and often puzzling effects of different foods and regimes on his health. He re...

24 Jun 21min

In which the mind is portrayed as humanity’s precious instrument for lifting itself beyond ignorance through the pursuit of knowledge, tempered by scientific inquiry and free from the shackles of prej...

23 Jun 33min