Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1855-08-02
WATER CURE JOURNAL.
AND
Herald of Reforms for 1855.
DEVOTED TO PHYSIOLOGY, HYDROPATHY, AND THE LAWS
OF LIFE
VOLUME Xxx.
PROSPECTUS.

THE great want of the age is heath-the normtl and
harmonious action of all the elements of our being,
physical, intellectual and social. This want finds its
satisfaction and this demand its supply in knowledge
of the Laws of Life, true Physiology the Nature
and Causes Of Disease, or true Pathology; the modes
of Purfcation and Invigoraton, or true System Of
Medical Practice These and kindred subjects, consti
tuting the Philosophy of Health, and comprising the
Laws of Physical Moral and Intellectual Development,
are the especial sphere Of the Water Cure Journal but
all that can promote the great design Of human happi
ness may be included under its subtitle of Herald Of
Reforms
Our platform is a broad one and our Plan Uf Opera.
tons comprehensive. All subjects connected wi Diet,
Exercise Cleanliness Ventilation, Dwellings, Clothing.
Education, Occupations Amusements, and Social Re
tcns-al the elements which combine to make up that
complex thing called Life, will be clearly presented
Hydropathy will be fully unOlded and so explained
that all may apply in various diseases, those not
curable by any other means. The Water-Cnre is not
equal ed bv any 0 er mode of treatment in those pecu
liar complaints common only to women. The Wafer
Cure Journal will contain such advice and practical in
structon as may be considered most important III all
these critical yet unavoidable cases.
Preservation of Heath.-Whhout Health, even life
is not desirable, unless remedy can be found twill
be part our duty to teach the world how to preserve
health, as well as cure disease.
Reforms in our individual habits in all our modes of
life and in our social institutions will be pointed OUT
and made so plaln Lhat ne VINO runs may read" We
believe fully, that may prolong his life much be-
yond thenumber Oyears usually attained. We propose
to show how.
Home Observation-Disclosures directions will be given
for the treatment of ordinary Home, which will
enable all who have OCCASION apply it without the aid
Of physician. Let it be borne in mind that the Wa
terCure Journal is thoroughly Popular Work. de-
signed for the people, and the organ Of Profess
sion or Sect,
The Future.-Whie the achievements of the Past are
the best promise Of the Future may intimate that
il is our intention to give in works example
of the Progress, Reform, and Improvement which wG
would promote in the vital interests of and of
society.
To Our Friends.-Be ieving the health reform to be
the needed basis OF all RetOrms and that agency can
be more efficient in promoting it than the WaterCure
Journal we rely upon the friends fthe Of Human
Elevation to continue their good Efforts and exerons,
until copy is within the reach Of every family in the
United States.
The Journal will be published ina beautiful Quarto,
for binding, on the first of each month.
TERMS, IN ADVANCE.
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July 5--'55.