BODY, MIND & SUGAR - (USED) 1965

First published in 1951, this book was a pioneer in the "low blood sugar" movement. It popularized the idea that hypoglycemia (which the authors call "sugar starvation") is a hidden cause for a massive range of physical and psychological issues.

The book's central argument is that the body's inability to regulate blood sugar can lead to:

• Mental Health: Depression, "neurosis," anxiety, and even suicidal or violent tendencies.

• Physical Health: Chronic fatigue, migraines, allergies, and insomnia.

• Addiction: It specifically links low blood sugar to alcoholism, suggesting that alcoholics are often unconsciously trying to "fix" their plummeting sugar levels with the quick spike provided by spirits.

While modern medicine has a more nuanced view of hypoglycemia, the book remains a landmark in nutritional history for being one of the first to link diet so directly to behavior and mental stability.