The early 19th century was a tricky time to be alive, with the cholera, syphilis and lack of germ theory. That’s why many people looked to guys like Sylvester Graham for guidance on how to live a long healthy life, even if it meant giving up meat and masturbation. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pineovercoat/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pineovercoat/support