The Blood-Washing Method, by Dr. Benedict Lust

The Blood-Washing Method, by Dr. Benedict Lust. 1923 stapled softcover. 32 pages, nice condition.

Dr. Lust, considered the founder of naturopathy in the United States, advocated for natural remedies and the body's innate healing capabilities. He supposedly found a cure for his own tuberculosis, when a German doctor treated him using miraculous healing power of hydrotherapy. His methods and beliefs often faced criticism from the conventional medical establishment. The "Blood-Washing Method" is an example of the early 20th-century "fountain of youth" health movement and is now considered a form of pseudo-science in modern medical contexts. The book promises to reveal the blessings of Hydrotherapy, the scientific applications of water, and the Natural treatment of disease.

The treatment, as described in the book is a multi-faceted approach involving: A "superbath" using a special showerhead with attention to the stomach and intestine; an "internal bath"; daily consumption of a product called "Inner-Clean"; & following Ehret's Mucusless Diet. The book includes diagrams to illustrate these techniques and promotes the benefits of hydrotherapy and other natural healing methods. A great vintage slice of quack medical/hoax/snake oil history.