
A GUIDE TO HEALTH - BY - MAHATMA GANDHI - Translated from the Hindi - BY - A. RAMA IYER, M.A.
1921\. S. GANESAN., PUBLISHER, - TRIPLICANE..... MADRAS, S.E.
TRANSLATOR’S NOTE
INTRODUCTION
A GUIDE TO HEALTH - Chapter I - THE MEANING OF HEALTH
Chapter II - THE HUMAN BODY
Chapter III - AIR
Chapter IV - WATER
Chapter V - FOOD
Chapter VI - HOW MUCH AND HOW MANY TIMES SHOULD WE EAT?
This compact guide offers a surprisingly pragmatic view on health from one of history’s most unexpected voices. Drawing on decades of personal observation, the author dismantles common misconceptions and presents straightforward principles for preserving well‑being. The opening sections stress prevention, urging readers to adopt simple habits that keep illness at bay rather than relying on cures after the fact.
Beyond basic nutrition and hygiene, the book explores how mindset shapes the body, linking mental attitudes to physical resilience. With clear, no‑nonsense advice on common ailments, the author challenges conventional remedies and warns against the lure of unqualified healers. Listeners will find an invitation to rethink everyday choices, guided by a blend of practical experience and a philosophic drive toward self‑care.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (191K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Turgut Dincer, sp1nd, ewkent, raviarya and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2012-07-30
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1869–1948
Best known for turning nonviolent resistance into a force that changed history, this Indian lawyer and activist helped lead the struggle against British rule and inspired civil rights movements far beyond India. His life joined politics, faith, discipline, and moral courage in a way that still sparks debate and admiration.
View all books
by Mahatma Gandhi

by Mahatma Gandhi

by Mahatma Gandhi

by Mahatma Gandhi

by Mahatma Gandhi

by Order of the Eastern Star. General Grand Chapter

by Henry Adams

by Stendhal