The Pioneers of Therapeutic Fasting in America is a book written by Linda Burfield Hazzard that explores the history of therapeutic fasting in America. The book focuses on the lives and work of several pioneers in the field, including Dr. Edward Hooker Dewey, Dr. John Harvey Kellogg, and Dr. Linda Burfield Hazzard herself. The author provides a detailed account of the development of therapeutic fasting as a medical practice in the United States, from its early beginnings in the 19th century to the present day. The book also explores the controversies surrounding the practice of fasting, including the dangers and benefits of prolonged fasting, and the ethical issues surrounding the treatment of patients. Overall, The Pioneers of Therapeutic Fasting in America is a comprehensive and insightful look at the history of fasting as a therapeutic practice in the United States, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of alternative medicine.THIS 28 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Scientific Fasting: The Ancient and Modern Key to Health, by Linda Burfield Hazzard. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564598268.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.