Lane insisted that constipation was not merely a trivial issue but instead the root cause of all chronic diseases of civilization. He viewed the gastrointestinal tract as central to overall health, emphasizing regularity as vital for wellbeing.
By specializing in the gastrointestinal tract, Lane aimed to revolutionize the understanding of health, despite facing severe professional backlash. His ideas challenged the medical community, underscoring the friction between innovation and acceptance within medicine.
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