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John Harvey Kellogg: Pioneering Health Reformer

Richard W. Schwarz presents a comprehensive account of the life of John Harvey Kellogg, tracing his rise as a visionary health reformer whose influence extended far beyond the Adventist community. The biography highlights his groundbreaking approaches to diet, hygiene, and preventive medicine, alongside his personal struggles and theological conflicts. The book portrays Kellogg as both a brilliant innovator and a controversial figure, offering valuable insights into the intersections of religion, health, and culture in American history.

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HV 5060 S34 2006

Publisher

Hagerstown, Maryland : Review and Herald Publishing., 2006

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240 p.

Language

English

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9780828019392

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HV 5060 S34 2006

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Seventh-day Adventists — History
Kellogg, John Harvey, 1852–1943 — Biography
Physicians — United States — Biography
Health reformers — United States — Biography
Nutrition — History

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John Harvey Kellogg: Pioneering Health Reformer by Richard W. Schwarz is a detailed biography of Dr. John Harvey Kellogg (1852–1943), physician, health reformer, and long-time director of the Battle Creek Sanitarium. The book explores Kellogg’s contributions to medicine, nutrition, and the health reform movement, including his development of vegetarian diets, promotion of exercise and hydrotherapy, and innovations in food production (notably breakfast cereals). It also examines Kellogg’s complex relationship with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, his controversies with church leadership, and his lasting influence on health and wellness practices.

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