The No Breakfast Plan and the Fasting-Cure by Edward Hooker Dewey

A provocative health classic that challenged 19th-century medical norms and sparked lasting debate on the role of fasting and food in healing.

In The No-Breakfast Plan and the Fasting-Cure, Dr. Edward Hooker Dewey presents his controversial yet influential theory that eliminating breakfast and practicing therapeutic fasting can cure a wide range of chronic illnesses. Drawing from clinical observations, patient testimonies, and personal experience, Dewey advocates for natural healing through rest and digestive simplicity, claiming that food excess—not deficiency—is often the root of disease.

Originally published in the late 1800s, this pioneering work contributed to the early natural health movement and remains a fascinating historical artifact for modern readers interested in alternative medicine, intermittent fasting, and the evolution of dietary science.

A compelling read for wellness enthusiasts, historians of medicine, and anyone curious about the origins of fasting in health culture.