Jackson, James. (1844-1848). “Albany Patriot (Albany, N.Y.) ” Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/sn83030817/. Accessed 27 Jan. 2024.

Jackson, James. (1852). Hints on the Reproductive Organs: Their Diseases, Causes, and Cure on Hydropathic Principles. New York: Fowlers and Wells. https://archive.org/details/hintsonreproduc00jackgoog/page/n8/mode/2up

• This book was written as a medical guide addressing reproductive health issues and their hydropathic treatments. Jackson begins with the doctor’s role. He reviews qualifications, issues of medicine, and medicinal abuses. He specifically discusses men and women and their diseases, the causes, treatment, and the five principal causes of disease. Jackson believes in the impact of man’s vices and discusses the effects on the body and relationships within the family.

Jackson, James. (1860). Journal Laws of Life. Vol 3. Dansville, N.Y.: M.W. Simmons & Co.

• These journals included articles about health and social change. (192 pages). The Journal treats all subjects relating to Life and Health and embodies the experience of years of practice by the largest Hygienic Institution in America. The aim is to advocate improved ways of living. It teaches how to live healthfully and to make health the basis for the growth and development of symmetrical character.
• (1861-1863). Adventist Digital Library.
• 1860. New York Heritage Digital Collections – Vol 3.

Jackson, James. (1860). “The Gluttony Plague – or – How Persons Kill Themselves by Eating.” Eternal Health Truths of a Century Ago, no. June, 1960, pp. 89-103, Out of Print. Edited by Christopher Gian-Cursio.

• This was an article written by Dr. Jackson in 1860 for the Journal of Laws of Life. It reappeared in the collection of articles in the publication Eternal Health Truths of a Century Ago, published in 1960. 
• In this book, Jackson jumps right in and discusses bad dietetics. He then defines gluttony as eating food that is:  unhealthy in itself, overeating, eating at improper times.
• He dives into how animals were raised and the issues of eating animal flesh. He switches to discussing a simple diet, keeping it as close to nature as possible, and shares tips on food preparation.
• The last part focuses on the bodily effects of gluttony and how it destroys the strength of the body. Jackson believed that gluttony led to and created a desire for alcohol, tobacco, and narcotic drugs, resulting in a variety of adverse health problems and behaviors.

Jackson, James. (1862). Consumption: How to Prevent It, and How to Cure It. Boston: Emerson. National Library of Medicine Collection: Medicine in the Americas, 1610-1920. http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101573808.

• A comprehensive exploration of preventive and curative measures for consumption was thoroughly discussed. Jackson details two kinds of consumption. One is called tubercular or pulmonary, and the other is termed bowel consumption. He writes about the hereditary constitution, which is growing out of the habits of living, causes that are not congenital but induced after birth, skin disease, and causes arising from pre-existing diseases.
• Adventist Digital Library – Consumption. https://adventistdigitallibrary.org/islandora/object/adl%3A22250137?solr_nav%5Bid%5D=7bde7c4ec3d93a52035c&solr_nav%5Bpage%5D=0&solr_nav%5Boffset%5D=1

Jackson, James. (1862). The Sexual Organism, and its Healthful Management. Boston: B.L. Emerson. National Library of Medicine Collection: Medicine in the Americas, 1610-1920. https://collections.nlm.nih.gov/catalog/nlm:nlmuid-101142704-bk

• Internet Archive: https://archive.org/details/sexualorganisma00jackgoog/page/n12/mode/2up
• This work discusses the healthy management of sexual organs. Jackson starts with the basics of pregnancy, nursing, and weaning. He dives into the care of children, from children to teenagers. Discussion includes medications, drugging, sexual diseases, and treatment. He has a particular focus on women, which details puberty, menstruation, the uterus, sexual intercourse, pregnancy, and abortion.

Jackson, James. (1863). Dancing: Its Evils and Its Benefits. Dansville, N.Y., Austin, Jackson & Co. HathiTrust: https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/100695387

• A balanced examination of the pros and cons of dancing was discussed. Jackson begins with the issues of women’s clothing of the day. Dancing is a vigorous exercise, and blood circulation cannot be naturally maintained. Additionally, most dances are held in poorly ventilated places, causing the air in the room to be unhealthy. He also shares that before the dance ends, supper is usually served, which leads to overeating and gluttony.
• He counteracts his above arguments, favoring the idea that everyone is entitled to innocent amusement. And if that amusement benefits man from properly using it, he is justified.

Jackson, James. (1865). The Philosophy of Drunkenness and its Cure. Dansville, N. Y. National Library of Medicine Collection: Medicine in the Americas, 1610-1920 https://collections.nlm.nih.gov/catalog/nlm:nlmuid-101190013-bk.

Internet Archive – https://archive.org/details/101190013.nlm.nih.gov

• Jackson writes that the moderate use of alcohol runs into a moderate use by stages. As the stages become worse, he eventually loses self-control. Healthy men often form habits whose evil influence on them they do not consider until it becomes difficult to overcome. Many believe that alcoholic stimulants are necessary for their health. How can you ask them to give up this indulgence if they think it necessary? Jackson believed the best way to cure a drunkard was to see that he never became one. The best way to do this is to keep him from having an appetite or desire or feeling of need for stimulants.
• To do this, you must serve nutrient-rich and unstimulating foods while young, drink no tea or coffee, use no tobacco, or take known narcotic drugs or stimulating medicines. With this practice in place, Jackson believes that one will not become an alcoholic as an adult. 
• However, to cure someone who has developed alcoholism, you must control their food and drink, having them eat rightly at the table. Induce that person to forgo the use of all condiments, tobacco, and drugs, and he can no longer remain an alcoholic. It is the same to prevent or cure alcoholism. Control the food and table, beverages, condiments, and drug medication.

Jackson, James. (1865). Tobacco and Its Effect upon the Health and Character of Those Who Use It. Dansville, N.Y., Austin, Jackson & Co. Medicolegal Tripod: https://medicolegal.tripod.com/jackson1879.htm. 

• A critical analysis of the impact of tobacco on health and character was studied. Jackson was allowed the use of tobacco as a youth, and it made him very ill. He notes in his book that within the last 25 years, the use of tobacco increased by over 33%. He shares that tobacco should be classes one of the most potent poisons known to demand. He shares that he’s had the opportunity to study the effect of tobacco on over 2000 people at the Institute. He knows that when someone begins using tobacco, they experience these symptoms: becoming sick in their stomach, ears ringing, partial loss of sight, contractions of the throat, difficulty in breathing, or relaxation of the lower bowels.

White, Ellen Gould Harmon 1827-1915, Jackson, James Caleb 1811-1895, Austin, Harriet Newell 1826–1891, Hero, John H. 1821-1898. (1865). Health, or How to Live – Number Two. Steam Press, Steam Press of the Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association Center for Adventist Research.

• Dr. Jackson’s Lecture on Diptheria is featured in this book as part of a series by F Wilson Hurd Co. Dansville, NY.

Jackson, James. (1868). How to Nurse the Sick. Dansville, N.Y., Austin, Jackson & Co. Medicolegal. National Library of Medicine Collection:

• Internet Archive – https://archive.org/details/101190014.nlm.nih.gov
• As humans are frequently sick, it becomes essential that we know how to be treated when sick. Jackson believes that one should make the sick as comfortable as possible. Move them into an ample, spacious, well-lit (sunlight), and ventilated space. It should be a warm place with as little noise as possible, keeping visitors away. Bed clothing and sheets should be kept clean and dry.
• He gives specific directions on the water treatment cure and when and what type of water cure should be used. He discusses that fluid foods such as porridges or gruel should be given in small portions and at long intervals. 

Jackson, James. (1870). The Gluttony Plague, or How Persons Kill Themselves by Eating. Dansville, N.Y., Austin, Jackson & Co. Medicolegal. National Library of Medicine Collection: https://collections.nlm.nih.gov/catalog/nlm:nlmuid-101190017-bk

• Internet Archive – https://archive.org/details/101190017.nlm.nih.gov
• In this book, Jackson jumps right in and discusses bad dietetics. He then defines gluttony as eating food that is:
  • unhealthy in itself, 
  • overeating, 
  • eating at improper times
• He dives into how animals were raised and the issues of eating animal flesh. He switches to discussing a simple diet, keeping it as close to nature as possible, and shares tips on food preparation.
• The last part focuses on the bodily effects of gluttony and how it destroys the strength of the body. Jackson believed that gluttony led to and created a desire for alcohol, tobacco, and narcotic drugs, resulting in a variety of adverse health problems and behaviors.
  

Jackson, James. (1870). Piles and Their Treatment. Dansville, N.Y., Austin, Jackson & Co. Medicolegal. National Library of Medicine Collection: https://collections.nlm.nih.gov/catalog/nlm:nlmuid-101190015-bk

• Internet Archives – https://archive.org/details/101190015.nlm.nih.gov
• Jackson defines piles, otherwise known as hemorrhoids, as pain, heat, or other uneasy sensation in the rectum and anus, followed by tumors or a flow of blood reoccurring at intervals. He believes that this disease begins with issues in the stomach or liver. 
• He discusses the impact of poisonous medications, sedentary habits, and poor-quality food on the digestive tract through several cases in his book.
  

Jackson, James. (1870). American Womanhood: its Peculiarities and Necessities. Dansville, N.Y., Austin, Jackson & Co. Medicolegal. National Library of Medicine Collection: Medicine in the Americas, 1610-1920. https://collections.nlm.nih.gov/catalog/nlm:nlmuid-02710740R-bk 

• Internet Archive – https://archive.org/details/02710740R.nlm.nih.gov
• A detailed study of the fascinating insights on the unique aspects and needs of American women. Jackson discusses why women have uniformly poor health, how their beauty rapidly fades, and why typically they die young. He attributes it to unhealthy food and drink, restrictive dress, constrained movement, frequent childbearing, and confinement within the home. Also covered were dress reform, marriage, pregnancy, motherhood, roles for women in society, and the vote.

Jackson, James. (1872). Journal Laws of Life and Woman’s Health Journal. Dansville, N.Y.: Austin, Jackson & Co. https://nyheritage.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p15085coll2/id/5689/rec/2

• It included articles about the water cure, hygiene, dietetics, and general health topics. (192 pages). 
• Laws of Life and Woman’s Health Journal vol. XV, no. 1
  • https://cdm16694.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p15085coll2/id/6356/
• Laws of Life and Woman’s Health Journal vol. XV, no. 3
  • https://cdm16694.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p15085coll2/id/5688/rec/13
    
• A parenting guide focusing on child upbringing and development. Jackson begins with pregnancy, labor, and infant care. He describes the child’s developmental stages, nutrition, sleep, prevention of ailments, education, puberty, character development, and marriage.
  

Jackson, James. (1874). How to Treat the Sick Without Medicine. Dansville, Livingston Co., N.Y.: Austin, Jackson. National Library of Medicine Collection: Medicine in the Americas, 1610-1920 https://collections.nlm.nih.gov/catalog/nlm:nlmuid-8212821-b

• Internet Archive: https://archive.org/details/howtotreatsickw00jackgoog/page/n10/mode/2up
• This 600-page treaty discusses Jackson’s methods of treating the sick, including the Hygienic method. He discusses what a disease is and writes a chapter on air, food, water, bathing, sunlight, dress, sleep, and the sick room. Also included are chapters about children’s diseases, human issues (e.g., worms, piles, bladder inflammation, dyspepsia, kidney diseases, spleen, liver, etc.), and practical treatment advice. He was very thorough on how to treat the human body without medication.

Jackson, James. (1882). Christ as a Physician. Dansville, N.Y., Sanatorium Publishing Co. Internet Archive – https://archive.org/details/39002086349058.med.yale.edu

• Jackson wrote on the theological exploration of Christ’s role as a healer. Jackson discusses in Christ as A Physician that many diseases afflict our people are avoidable and might be avoided by Christians if they lived close to Christ. It is not far-fetched to say that to be intimate with Him would enable all who are curable to get well. 
• He shares that he witnessed people so worn down by disease as to be, to all ordinary conception, close to the gates of death, abandoned by the most skillful physicians, declared again and again to be past help. On coming here and submitting their cases to Jesus and asking for His aid, they have, from that moment, gone straight to health. It does not set aside the laws which promote the health of the body. It only adds significantly to their efficacy by bringing into play the supporting and saving forces of the Holy Spirit.

Jackson, James. (1883). The Sanitarium. Dansville, N.Y.: At the Office of The Laws of Life.

• Welcome Collection: This publication shares the speech James C. Jackson, M.D., consulting physician of Our Home on the Hillside, Dansville, N.Y., delivered in Liberty Hall at 10 A.M., March 28th, 1881, on his 70th birthday. In his lecture, he shared his early life, continued illness at the hands of his medical doctor father, and his path to learning the Water Cure. He also shares his journey to Christianity and discusses the role of prayer and belief.

Jackson, James. (1885). The Debilities of Our Boys and the Early Decay of Our Young Men. Dansville, N.Y., Austin, Jackson & Co. 

• A work addressing the weaknesses and vulnerabilities of boys was discussed. Jackson describes that a large proportion of all the youth of the country is addicted to masturbation, which is sapping the foundations of their health and spreading ruin and decay among all classes. He discusses that these habits depend primarily upon an inflammatory condition of the blood, which irritates the brain, and this results from bad living habits, especially from using stimulating foods and drinks, condiments, tobacco, etc. Jackson dives into diseases that may directly have their origin in the perverse use of sexual organs and can cause mental and moral abnormalities and impotency. He further writes on the impact of drugs, medication, alcohol, and men marrying too young, which does not give themselves time to solidify their bodies before they engage their reproductive organs. Finally, with proper curative treatment, relief from resultant diseases and a change in the blood conditions will show relief from the irritation of the brain. Available on Amazon. (free download).

Jackson, James. (1885). “The Curse” Lifted, or Maternity Made Easy. Dansville, N.Y., Sanatorium Publishing Co. National Library of Medicine Collection: https://collections.nlm.nih.gov/catalog/nlm:nlmuid-0116706-bk

• Internet Archive – https://archive.org/details/0116706.nlm.nih.gov
• Jackson discussed in his publication, “The Curse,” lifted, or Maternity Made Easy, the woman’s condition before and during the birth of her child. He reviews working during pregnancy, diet, dress, open air, sleep, and the use of water.

Jackson, James. (1890). The Jackson Sanatorium. Buffalo, N.Y., Matthews-Northrup Co.

• This publication describes the sanatorium in detail, including the location and facilities, diet, dress, outdoor life, mountain springs, waterfalls, treatments, rest, physical culture, and religious opportunities. The book also showcases many photos of the institute.