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An Essay of the True Nature and Due Method of Treating the Gout (Classic Reprint): Written for the Use of Richard Tennison, Esq.: Written for the Use of Richard Tennison, Esq. (Classic Reprint) - Tapa blanda

Cheyne, George

 
9781333100681: An Essay of the True Nature and Due Method of Treating the Gout (Classic Reprint): Written for the Use of Richard Tennison, Esq.: Written for the Use of Richard Tennison, Esq. (Classic Reprint)

Sinopsis

Discover a practical, physician-guided approach to managing gout with mineral waters, careful dosing, and lifestyle guidance.

This edition presents a historical medical treatise that argues for using Bath Waters as a key part of treating chronic gout. It emphasizes the importance of preparation, personal constitution, and professional supervision. The author discusses how waters can support relaxation of contracted tissues, improve digestion, and boost overall well‑being, while warning against overuse or inappropriate remedies. Clear, cautionary language helps readers understand when drugs, diet, and baths work best together, and when to avoid them altogether.



Designed for readers seeking a practical framework, it blends observational experience with rules of thumb on dosage, season, and regimen. It also reflects on the broader limits of medical advice in chronic illness, highlighting the need for individualized care and expert guidance.




  • How mineral waters may affect contraction and relaxation of body tissues.

  • Guidance on when baths help or harm, and how to balance remedies with diet and medicines.

  • Practical notes on dosing, timing, and the role of a physician in therapy.

  • The importance of preparation, staying within safe limits, and listening to the body’s signals.



Ideal for readers of historical medical texts, gout management, and 18th‑century approaches to health and wellness.

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Excerpt from An Essay of the True Nature and Due Method of Treating the Gout: Written for the Use of Richard Tennison, Esq.

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