Chapter 1 Build Powerful Nerve Force 1 --
Nerve Force is Your Vital Key to Life 1 --
Paul Bragg's New Way to Health 2 --
Secret of Nerve Force 2 --
Nerve Force is the Key to Vital Living 3 --
"Bad Nerves" Are Dangerous and Are Destroying American Youth & Adults 4 --
There is No Mental Health Without Powerful Healthy Nerve Force 5 --
Why are There Alcohol & Drug Problems? 5 --
What is Meant by "Nerves"? 6 --
Depleting Our Reservoir of Nerve Force 6 --
Danger Signals of Low Nerve Force (list) 7 --
A Healthy Lifestyle is The Best Remedy for Nervous Disorders 8 --
Live as Mother Nature Intended You to Live! 9 --
Happiness and Love Are Simplicity 9 --
Art of Long, Healthy, Happy Living 11 --
Build Your Own Nerve Force 11 --
This Is Your Life To Love and Protect 12 --
Suicide Rate Soaring Among All Ages! 13 --
Bragg Healthy Lifestyle Prevents Suicide 13 --
From Nervous Breakdown To Health Buildup 14 --
Keep Your Nerves Healthy and Strong 15 --
A Strong Mind in a Strong Body 16 --
Make Your Body Worry-Proof 17 --
Heimlich Maneuver Jumpstarts Lungs and Heart (Heimlich & Bragg photo) 19 --
Heimlich Maneuver Stops Asthma Attacks 19 --
Good Posture Promotes Healthier Nerves 21 --
Bragg Posture Exercise Gives Instant Youthfulness 21 --
Posture Chart (graphics and chart) 22 --
Chapter 2 What is Nerve Force? 23 --
Your Body's Command Center (list) 23 --
Three Forms of Nerve Force (list) 24 --
Equilibrium of the Nervous System (graphics) 25 --
Recognizing and Avoiding Hypertension 28 --
Lower Your Blood Pressure Naturally 30 --
Biofeedback Empowers You to Relax 31 --
Talk, Even Write to Yourself: You Can Be Your Best Therapist! 32 --
Positive Statements To Use (list) 32 --
Some Need Professional Help 33 --
Nerve Force is Powerful and So Important 33 --
Physical and Mental Deterioration 34 --
Impaired Metabolism Causes Body Imbalance 34 --
Millions Suffer From Nervous Indigestion 35 --
Heartburn = Higher Risk For Cancer 36 --
Nerve Depletion Promotes Constipation 37 --
Avoid Junk Foods and Harmful Stimulants 38 --
Development of Neurasthenia 39 --
Millions Suffer From Nerve Exhaustion 41 --
There are Six Basic Fears 42 --
Paul Bragg With His Youthful Friend Roy White (picture) 45 --
Fear of the Loss of Love 47 --
Negative or Positive (graphics) 50 --
Inspiring Words Bring Miracles 51 --
Self-Pity is a Nerve and Energy Robber 52 --
Keep Biologically Healthy & Youthful with Exercise & Good Nutrition 52 --
Combating Depression, Stress & Anxiety (chart) 53 --
Take Time for 12 Things (chart) 54 --
Chapter 3 Spiritual Health Promotes Physical Health 55 --
First Step to Powerful Nerve Force 55 --
Simple Techniques of Meditation & Prayer 56 --
Meditation & Prayer Helps Master Life 57 --
You Are What You Think and More 57 --
Life Is The Miracle of Miracles 58 --
To Over-Rest is To Rust 58 --
Build "The Will to Win" In Your Life 59 --
You Need Inspiration To Guide Your Destiny 60 --
Faith and Vision Create Miracles 61 --
Let Mother Nature and God Inspire You! 62 --
3 Steps to Forgiveness Prayer & Meditation (list) 62 --
Therapeutic Use of Forgiveness 63 --
High Blood Pressure in Adolescence 63 --
Soothing Remedies for Tension Headaches (list & graphics) 63 --
Chapter 4 Sound, Peaceful, Recharging Sleep 65 --
Second Step Towards Powerful Nerve Force 65 --
Deep Sleep Must be Earned
Your Mattress Is Your Best Sleeping Friend (graphics) 66 --
Dreams Can Reflect Past and Present Life 67 --
Books Can Be Your Teachers & Relaxers 68 --
Natural Ways to Cure Insomnia (list) 69 --
Fitness Trainers Say Days Off Benefit Fitness 69 --
Their Effects on Sleep (list)
Simple Ways to Keep Stress Levels Low (list) 70 --
67% American Adults are Sleep Deprived 71 --
Try Lemon Balm Tea for a Night so Calm 71 --
Tips for Healthful Sound Sleep (list) 72 --
For the Snorer in the House 72 --
Outwitting Insomnia 73 --
Prayer for Strength and Loving Guidance 73 --
Stanford's Suggestions for Improving Sleep (list) 74 --
Luxury of the Siesta 75 --
Try Power Nap For Miracle Recharge 75 --
How to Have Deep, Sound, Relaxed Sleep 76 --
Chapter 5 Natural Healthy Food 77 --
Third Step Towards Powerful Nerve Force 77 --
You are Exactly What You Eat and Drink 78 --
Millions Suffer Vitamin B-Complex Deficiency 79 --
Folic Acid Helps Protect the Blood 80 --
High Homocysteine Level Causes Heart, Alzheimer's & Osteoporosis Problems 80 --
B Vitamins & Folic Acid are Heart Protectors 81 --
Folic Acid Healthy Food Sources (list) 81 --
Foods Rich in B-Complex Vitamins (list) 82 --
Bake Your Own "Live" Natural Bread (recipe) 83 --
Your Nerves Need Plenty of Calcium 84 --
Calcium Deficiencies Cause Nervous Habits 85 --
Calcium Content Chart of Some Common Foods 86 --
Calcium Can Help Tame PMS 86 --
Boron-Miracle Trace Mineral for Healthy Bones 87 --
Increase Your Stamina and Go Power 88 --
Stamina-Boosting Foods & Nutrients 88 --
Nutrients and Herbs to the Rescue 89 --
Avoid These Harmful Foods (chart) 90 --
Body Signs of Potassium Deficiency (chart) 91 --
How to Build a Balanced Diet (chart) 92 --
Personalize Your Menus 93 --
Food and Product Summary (chart) 94 --
Enjoy Super Health with Natural Fods 94 --
Vegetable and Fruit Juices Contain Mother Nature's Distilled Water 95 --
Water is Key to Health & All Body Functions 96 --
Distilled Water Is The World's Purest and Best Water 96 --
The 70% Watery Human 97 --
Keep Worlds's Plant Seeds Alive
Bragg Introduces Miracles of Soybeans 98 --
Allergies, Daily Journal & Dr. Coca's Pulse Test 99 --
Most Common Food Allergies 99 --
Dr. Attwood's Tips for Low-Fat Shopping 100 --
Dr. Kellogg's Menus 101 --
Enjoy Lighter, Smaller Vegetarian Dinners 103 --
World's Healthiest Sweetener
7 Ways to Keep Blood Sugar Levels Low (list) 104 --
Vegetarian Protein % Chart 105 --
Bragg Health Beverages and Nutritious, Delicious Recipes 106 --
Healthy Lifestyle Eating Habits 108 --
Nature's Miracle Phytochemicals Help Prevent Cancer (chart) 109 --
Benefits from The Joys of Fasting 110 --
Chapter 6 Exercise 111 --
Fourth Step Towards Building Nerve Force 111 --
Walk Off Your Emotional Tensions 112 --
Expert Advice on How to Exercise 113 --
Ten Great No-Calorie Stress Busters (list) 113 --
Instant Mood Lifters (list) 114 --
News On High Blood Pressure & Diet 114 --
What Miracles Exercise Can Do For You 115 --
Benefits that Moderate Daily Exercise Brings You (list) 115 --
Exercise Promotes Health & Youthfulness 116 --
Iron Pumping Oldsters (photo) 117 --
Amazing Health & Fitness Results in 8 Weeks 118 --
Chapter 7 Correct Breathing 119 --
Fifth Step Towards Powerful Nerve Force 119 --
Deep Breathers Live Longer 119 --
Lower Respiratory System (graphic) 120 --
Path of Breath (graphics) 120 --
Mechanics of Breathing (graphic) 120 --
Two Methods of Breathing 121 --
Diaphragmatic Breathing 122 --
How to Practice Diaphragmatic Breathing 122 --
Advantages of Diaphragmatic Breathing 122 --
Control Nerves with Diaphragmatic Breathing 123 --
Long, Slow Diaphragmatic Breathing 124 --
Deadly Smoking Facts (list) 125 --
Miracles of Apple Cider Vinegar for Longer, Healthier Life (list) 126 --
Sixth Step Towards Building Powerful Nerve Force 127 --
Cold Water on the Skin is Important 128 --
Special Shower Builds Healthy Circulation 129 --
Warm and Hot Baths also Have Their Place 129 --
Chlorine and Fluoride Dangers in Your Water (list and chart) 130 --
Swimming is a Great Nerve Force Builder 133 --
Enjoy Energy from Gentle Sunbathing 134 --
Chapter 9 Healthy Relaxation 135 --
How to Relax the Nerves 135 --
Relaxation is a Healthy, Soothing Feeling 136 --
Tension and Relaxation Create the Heartbeat of Life 137 --
For Easier-Flowing Bowel Movements 138 --
Eliminate the "Dribbles" Exercise 138 --
Steps to Conserve Your Nerve Force 139 --
Follow These Stress Reducing Guidelines (list) 139 --
Shun Constant Suspicion 141 --
Reap the Rewards of Smiling 142 --
Happy Feelings Are Internal Smiles 142 --
Remove Negative Chips Off Your Shoulders 143 --
Learn to Live Joyously with Yourself 144 --
Paul Bragg Practiced Thought Substitution 145 --
Don't Batter Yourself with Self-Torture 146 --
Make Your Own Sunshine 147 --
Dr. Carrel's Eternal Life Successful Study 149 --
Paul Bragg & Bernarr Macfadden (photo) 150 --
Founder of Physical Culture
Miracle Life of Ageless Jack LaLanne (photo) 151 --
Enjoy Exercise & Jogs for Longer Life (photo) 152 --
Start Building Your Nerve Force Today! (list) 153 --
Become a Practical Idealist 154 --
A Strong Mind in a Strong Body 155 --
Depression and Stress May Affect Diabetes & Cause Heart Attacks 155 --
CoQ10 Combats Heart Disease etc. 156 --
Healthy Heart Habits (list) 157 --
Recommended Blood Chemistry Values (chart) 157 --
Your Stress Scale Test (chart & quiz) 158 --
Chapter 10 Biochemistry of Mental Health 159 --
Nervous Problems are Epidemic 159 --
Youngsters Have Strees Too 160 --
Attention Deficit Disorder - ADD 160 --
Nutritional Therapy for Retarded & Hyperactive Children 161 --
Here's the Dr. Feingold Basic Program (list) 161 --
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome 162 --
Dr. Balch's Health Suggestions to Combat CFS (list) 163 --
Diet Important in Developing Intelligence 164 --
"Junk Foods" Starve the Brain and Body 164 --
Hypoglycemia and Violence On Rise 165 --
Vitamin and Mineral Food Supplements for Mental Illness 167 --
Essential for Healthy Nerves
72% of Adults Found Magnesium Deficient 169 --
How Much Magnesium Do You Need? 170 --
Looking Good Means Feeling Good 171 --
Chelation Therapy Cleanses Arteries 171 --
Control and Extend Your Health & LIfespan! 172 --
Chapter 11 Relief for Nervous Tension, Stress, Anxiety 173 --
Here's One of the Main Causes of Nervous Tension 173 --
Chronic Depression May Lead to Cancer 174 --
Importance of Normalizing Your High Blood Pressure 175 --
Hypertension Can Be Prevented 175 --
Combating Depression, Stress & Anxiety 176 --
Scientists Reveal That Certain Foods Can Alter Your Mood 177 --
SAMe: the New Safe Natural Antidepressant 178 --
St. John's Wort Relieves Depression 179 --
Enhance Mood and Mind with Vitamin B1 179 --
Help For Bipolar Disorder 179 --
Ginkgo Helps Depression, Strokes & Brain Recovery 181 --
Foods Can Trigger Stress-Related Migraines 181 --
Candida Linked to Chronic Fatigue, Bloating and Nausea 181 --
Beware of Deadly Aspartame Sugar Substitutes 184 --
Chapter 12 Alternative Health Therapies 183.
