Vitality Supreme
by OpenStories
Original author: Bernarr Macfadden
"Vitality Supreme" by Bernarr Macfadden is a health and wellness guide written in the early 20th century. This work focuses on the concept of vitality, discussing how it can be nurtured and maintained through proper physical health practices, including exercise, diet, and body posture. Macfadden emphasizes that achieving a higher level of vitality leads to increased efficiency and success in various life pursuits. The opening of the book highlights the importance of physical vitality as a foundation for success, suggesting that a healthy body contributes to a strong and capable mind. The author introduces readers to the definition of vitality, elaborating on its connection to endurance and functional vigor. Macfadden asserts that one can cultivate vitality through a disciplined approach to physical health and outlines his intent to provide practical principles for readers striving to enhance their energy and overall well-being. He underscores that everyone has the potential to develop greater vitality, urging them to take proactive steps toward achieving their health-related goals.
Vitality Supreme, by Bernarr Macfadden. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #19208.
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25 Chapters
- 1.Preface429 words
- 2.Preface: I. Vitality--What Is It?88 words
- 3.Chapter I: Vitality--What is it?1,438 words
- 4.Chapter II: Functional Activity-The Secret of Power1,823 words
- 5.Chapter III: The Proper Bodily Posture2,101 words
- 6.Chapter IV: Stimulating the Source of Stamina and Vitality2,416 words
- 7.Chapter V: Stimulating, Straightening and Strengthening the Spine2,093 words
- 8.Chapter VI: Cleansing and Stimulating the Alimentary Canal3,502 words
- 9.Chapter VII: Exercise for Vitality Building1,006 words
- 10.Chapter VIII: How to Breathe1,044 words
- 11.Chapter IX: Outdoor Life2,646 words
- 12.Chapter X: Strengthening the Stomach905 words
- 13.Chapter XI: Preserving the Teeth1,491 words
- 14.Chapter XII: How to Eat2,407 words
- 15.Chapter XIII: What to Eat4,193 words
- 16.Chapter XIV: Foods in the Cure of Chronic Constipation2,544 words
- 17.Chapter XV: Pressure Movements for Building Inner Strength1,349 words
- 18.Chapter XVI: Blood Purification4,119 words
- 19.Chapter XVII: Hints on Bathing2,067 words
- 20.Chapter XVIII: Some Facts About Clothing2,454 words
- 21.Chapter XIX: Suggestions About Sleep3,843 words
- 22.Chapter XX: Mind-The Master-force for Health or Disease2,111 words
- 23.Chapter XXI: The Laugh Cure1,089 words
- 24.Chapter XXII: Singing-The Great Tonic1,242 words
- 25.Chapter XXIII: The Daily Regimen457 words