
[Transcriber's Notes]
PREFACE
HEALTH THROUGH WILL POWER
CHAPTER I THE WILL IN LIFE
CHAPTER II DREADS
CHAPTER III HABITS
CHAPTER IV SYMPATHY
CHAPTER V SELF-PITY
CHAPTER VI AVOIDANCE OF CONSCIOUS USE OF THE WILL
CHAPTER VII WHAT THE WILL CAN DO
This work explores the often‑overlooked role of personal will in physical health, arguing that the strength of one’s determination can shape recovery as much as any medical treatment. Drawing on observations from wartime experiences and early psychological research, the author shows how the mental resolve to survive can awaken hidden reserves of energy, influencing everything from breath and appetite to the course of serious illnesses.
Through a series of concise chapters, the book examines everyday obstacles—fear, habit, self‑pity—and offers practical techniques for harnessing willpower to improve breathing, digestion, and even chronic conditions. The tone remains grounded in the scientific thinking of its era, presenting cases and anecdotes that illustrate how a conscious thrust of will can tip the balance toward healing. Listeners will come away with a fresh perspective on the connection between mind and body, and with tools to nurture a more resilient, self‑directed approach to wellness.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (345K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Don Kostuch
Release date
2011-08-17
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1865–1942
A physician, medical historian, and lively Catholic writer, this early 20th-century author brought science, faith, and the human side of medicine together in books meant for general readers as well as professionals. His work often turns medical history into a series of vivid stories rather than a dry list of facts.
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