Food and Health by Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Company

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Author Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Company
Title Food and Health
Credits E-text prepared by K. D. Thornton, Bruce Albrecht, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "Food and Health" by Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Company is a guidebook published in the early 20th century. This book, aimed primarily at women, combines recipes with health advice, particularly focusing on the benefits of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound—a herbal remedy designed for various female ailments. The text illustrates the importance of managing both nutrition and health for women, particularly during times of physiological distress. The book is structured around a series of recipes for everyday meals, interspersed with testimonials from women who have found relief and improved health through the use of Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. It emphasizes the value of proper nutrition in supporting overall well-being, while also promoting the proprietary medicine as a solution for common health issues. Each recipe is paired with practical cooking tips and anecdotes, creating a blend of culinary instruction and health advocacy meant to empower women in taking control of their health and domestic responsibilities. Throughout, there is a recurrent message that good health is foundational to a fulfilling life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class RM: Medicine: Therapeutics, Pharmacology
LoC Class TX: Technology: Home economics
Subject Cooking
Subject Women -- Health and hygiene
Subject Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Company
Subject Patent medicines
Category Text
EBook-No. 16977
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 12, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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