
ILLUSTRATED
FIRST BOOK - IN - PHYSIOLOGY AND HYGIENE - BY - J.H. KELLOGG, M.D.
TO THE TEACHER.
FIRST BOOK OF PHYSIOLOGY AND HYGIENE.
CHAPTER I. - THE HOUSE WE LIVE IN.
CHAPTER II - A GENERAL VIEW OF THE BODY.
CHAPTER III. - THE INSIDE OF THE BODY.
CHAPTER IV. - OUR FOODS.
CHAPTER V. - UNHEALTHFUL FOODS.
CHAPTER VI. - OUR DRINKS.
A warm, conversational guide invites young listeners into the astonishing “house” that is their own body. Using the familiar image of a comfortable home, the author walks children through each room—bones, muscles, lungs, and the beating heart—explaining how they work together. The narrative is peppered with simple, hands‑on experiments that transform abstract ideas into tangible experiences, encouraging kids to explore and verify what they hear.
Beyond anatomy, the book gently introduces the principles of healthy living, from wise food choices to the effects of stimulants and narcotics, all presented in clear, everyday language. Each chapter builds on the last, covering digestion, circulation, skin care, and the senses, while stressing good habits and practical hygiene. Listeners will come away with a solid foundation for caring for their own “house” and a curiosity that invites further discovery.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (229K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Suzanne Lybarger, Janet Blenkinship, Brian Janes and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2005-12-21
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1852–1943
Best known for helping shape the breakfast cereal industry, this doctor and health reformer was also a prolific writer whose ideas about diet, exercise, and wellness left a lasting mark on American culture. His life mixes medical ambition, commercial success, and deeply controversial social beliefs.
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