"The Science of Being Well" by Wallace Wattles: A Review

Wallace Wattles is best known for his book "The Science of Getting Rich" but in fact he actually wrote a number of books on a variety of subjects. One of his lesser-known books is titled "The Science of Being Well."

In this book he covers a broad range of issues, but mainly he seems to focus on sobriety, gluttony and other digestive subjects. For instance, he recommends that when you are eating that you not do anything other than eat in order to properly digest the food in a healthy manner.

You are also supposed to chew your food so thoroughly that it is almost liquid and flows down your throat naturally.

Wallace has some good points: chewing slow does allow our bodies to catch up and tell us that we're full before we overeat, and sobriety is a good thing as well in this world of excess. Unfortunately I believe that this advice will be scoffed at in this age of drive thru dining and hurried meals. The modern person simply does not have the time to focus on food in the way that this book recommends.

I do feel that this book makes some valid points but the manner in which Wallace covers them will alienate a more modern audience. A reader open to his ideas may pick up some useful habits and even lose weight if that is desired, but whether a reader would follow through on his advice and recommendations is debatable. With the modern work schedule it may very well be impossible.

I feel that this book has some valid points that readers interested in improving their health may want to consider, and as such I recommend it to those wishing to improve their lives. This book can be found on Amazon and other retailers for a variety of prices ranging from free to several dollars depending upon format and condition. While I would not recommend spending a fortune for this book (it is in the public domain) I do recommend a reasonably-priced purchase.