Elmer Lee’s Background and Education:
– Born in Ohio in 1856.
– Graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University in 1877 with an A.B. degree.
– Earned his A.M. in 1880.
– Obtained his M.D. from the Missouri Medical College in 1880.
– Received his Ph.D. from Saint Louis University in 1886.
Elmer Lee’s Contributions to Health Culture:
– Founded the magazine ‘Health Culture’ in 1894.
– Advocated heavily for a plant-based diet in the magazine.
– Introduced a plant milk made from oats and peanut meal around 1921.
– Advocated for curing diseases through a diet of live organic plant foods.
Elmer Lee’s Professional Achievements:
– Acted as Assistant Surgeon in the Spanish–American War in 1898.
– Patented a reservoir for dispensing liquid soap in 1902.
– Authored articles in prominent publications like The New York Times.
– Started working as a naturopath in 1910.
– Served as Vice-President of the American Academy of Medicine.
Elmer Lee’s Selected Publications:
– ‘Hydro-therapeutic Principles in the Treatment of Typhoid Fever.’
– ‘The Treatment of Typhoid Fever’ (1894).
– ‘Treatment of Asiatic Cholera’ (1895).
– ‘Diphtheria and its antitoxin’ (1896).
– ‘Food and Drink’ (1900).
Elmer Lee’s Legacy and Recognition:
– Donated his medical books to Ohio Wesleyan University upon retirement.
– Passed away at Cincinnati Sanitarium in 1945.
– Recognized for his contributions to the promotion of vegan diets.
– Remembered for his work in the field of natural hygiene and health culture.
– Numerous references and publications have documented his life and work.
Elmer Lee (March 12, 1856 – June 13, 1945) was an American physician and advocate of natural hygiene and vegetarianism. He was the founder and editor of the health magazine Health Culture.
Elmer Lee | |
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 Portrait from Empire State Notables, 1914 | |
| Born | March 12, 1856 Piqua, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | June 13, 1945 (aged 89) College Hill, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. |
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| Occupation(s) | Physician, natural hygiene and vegetarianism advocate |