The neglect of natural principles in current medical practice
Cleave, T.L.
Journal of the Royal Naval Medical Service 42(2): 54-83
1956
ISSN/ISBN: 0035-9033 PMID: 13346756 Document Number: 10137
An effort has been made to set out reasons for a greater regard for natural principles in modern medicine. In particular it has been tried to show that many of the ills of today are due to a massive interference by machinery, progressively over the last century, with the carbohydrate components for our diet, leading to a great increase in their concentration, which in turn has led to a great increase in their consumption. Does it follow that a backward move by civilized Man is indicated. to a more natural level ? Not necessarily. Our present troubles may mark a phase in the evolution of mankind, similar to phases that occurred with the introduction of wearing clothes and with the introduction of cooking. No doubt those innovations caused much trouble in their time, too. Whether it is better to suffer and adapt, or to stop doing both, is a question that the struggle for existence in the form of economics will settle for the human race independently of its own wishes-and it seems very likely that the decision will be : suffer and adapt. Be that as it may, it appears of the greatest importance to us to understand with perfect clarity the exact situation that exists today, partly to effect national economic policies with regard to food, and partly to enable us personally, as opportunities present, to act to the best advantage for our patients and ourselves.
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