The Fasting Cure

Name: The Fasting Cure
Author: Upton Sinclair

By Upton Sinclair

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The author recounts personal experiments with prolonged abstention from food and compiles reports from others, blending first-person narrative, medical commentary, practical instructions, and case letters. He discusses recommended fast lengths, methods for safe fasting and breaking the fast, hydration, bathing, enemas, and dietary options such as milk, fruit, and nut regimens, while engaging physicians' opinions and addressing risks like weakness and death. Sections explore mental effects, post-fast diet, and notable case reports, with appended testimonials and critical notes intended to guide readers considering fasting as a therapeutic practice.

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Upton Sinclair

Upton Sinclair (1878-1968) was an American writer and social activist known for his influential works that often critiqued social injustices and the capitalist system. His most famous novel, "The Jungle," exposed the harsh conditions and exploited lives of immigrants in the United States, particularly in the meatpacking industry, leading to significant reforms in food safety regulations. Sinclair's prolific career included over 90 books, spanning various genres, including fiction, non-fiction, and plays. His commitment to social change and progressive politics is evident throughout his body of work, which remains relevant in discussions of labor rights and economic inequality.