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CHEYNE, George. THE ENGLISH MALADY: OR, A TREATISE OF NERVOUS DISEASES OF ALL KINDS; AS SPLEEN, VAPOURS, LOWNESS OF SPIRITS, HYPOCHONDRIACAL, AND HYSTERICAL DISTEMPERS, &C. IN THREE PARTS. PART I. OF THE NATURE AND CAUSE OF NERVOUS DISTEMPERS. PART II. OF THE CURE OF NERVOUS DISTEMPERS. PART III. VARIETY OF CASES THAT ILLUSTRATE AND CONFIRM THE METHOD OF CURE. WITH THE AUTHOR'S OWN CASE AT LARGE. London: Printed for G. Strahan . and J. Leake, at Bath, 1734. [6] + xvii - xxxii + [1] + i-xvi + 370 pp. + 6 pp. publisher's catalogue. 8vo., mottled calf with raised bands, gilt spine and cover rules, gilt spine label. Front board detached. Ink ownership of Ebenezer Storer/1761 in fine contemporary hand on front flyleaf and title page. Ex-library with neat spine label, handwritten, bookplate and pale inkstamp on reverse of title page. Occasional foxing. Complete. Cheyne's MALADY incorporates case studies and the author's own experiences, from temperate youth to over indulgences at table and tavern, to his embrace of a vegetable based diet and general reform of his body and mind. Hypochondria became known as "Cheyne's disease" (GM 4840). N° de ref. del artículo 80989
Título: THE ENGLISH MALADY: OR, A TREATISE OF ...
Año de publicación: 1734
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Librería: Biblios, Frankfurt am main, HESSE, Alemania
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the realm of nervous disorders, exploring their causes, symptoms, and potential cures. Written during a time when these ailments were often misunderstood and misdiagnosed, the author sheds light on conditions like spleen, vapours, low spirits, and hysterical and hypochondriacal disorders, which were commonly referred to as the "English Malady." The author challenges the prevailing notions of the time, attributing these conditions not to supernatural causes but to imbalances within the body. He proposes that factors such as diet, lifestyle, and inherited constitution play a significant role in the development of nervous disorders. This book explores the intricate workings of the human body, examining the interplay between the nervous system, the circulatory system, and the digestive system. The author emphasizes the importance of understanding the root causes of these ailments, advocating for a holistic approach to treatment that encompasses dietary and lifestyle modifications alongside medicinal interventions. In an era marked by limited medical understanding, this book's insights into the nature and treatment of nervous disorders offer a beacon of hope and a testament to the enduring quest for knowledge about the human body and mind. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781333787837_0
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