Old Age Deferred / The causes of old age and its postponement by hygienic and therapeutic measures

Chapter 2: PREFACE TO NEW REVISED EDITION.

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The author examines premature and senescent changes as largely resulting from degeneration of internal-secretion (ductless) glands, particularly the thyroid, sexual glands, and adrenals, and treats old age as a chronic, treatable condition. He surveys experimental and clinical evidence and outlines hygienic and therapeutic measures to preserve vitality, strengthen glandular and circulatory function, and eliminate toxic products. Large sections address the cleansing roles and hygiene of the liver, kidneys, intestines, skin, and thyroid, and offer guidance on preventing arteriosclerosis, high blood pressure, and constipation. Practical chapters discuss heredity, diagnostics for estimating life-span, rational clothing, air baths, and cosmetic measures to mitigate aged appearance.

PREFACE TO NEW REVISED EDITION.

THE sudden and premature deaths in recent years of numerous prominent people, through arteriosclerosis, impressed me strongly that these persons might be still alive if they had been better informed of hygienic living. This gave me the idea of preparing a special section in this new edition, dealing with the prevention of this high mortality from arteriosclerosis and also with the prevention and treatment of high blood-pressure. At the same time, I am availing myself of this opportunity with an endeavor to augment, so far as possible, the general purpose of this book, which is to fight old age by all means that are at our disposal. I am also adding a few suggestions on the treatment of old looks.

Dr. Arnold Lorand.