Preventable Diseases

"Preventable Diseases" by Woods Hutchinson is a book that explores the body's ability to heal and adapt, highlighting how many sicknesses can be avoided by understanding our natural defenses and using modern medical knowledge. It starts by presenting the human body as a tough machine that can often fix itself and adjust to different situations. The author explains that things we often see as diseases, like colds, are actually the body's way of protecting itself. He then points out that medicine is moving toward helping the body heal itself, not just fighting symptoms, and sets the stage for a deep look at how our genes, surroundings, and diseases all work together when it comes to our health.