Isbn: 9781334389542 - health: a poem, shewing how to procure, preserve, and restore it; to which is annex'd, the doctor's decade (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book, from an era of substantial interest in traditional medicine and the value of natural healing, articulates a theory of health and longevity, leading readers through the ways of life that lead to the prevention of disease and prolonged vitality. The author, drawing on a complex understanding of the relationship between the body, mind, and natural world, offers a holistic method for achieving lifelong health. The author sets out a range of essential factors for maintaining health and preventing disease, including practical advice on the nature and quantity of food and drink, the importance of sleep and exercise, the use of bloodletting and vomiting as medicinal procedures, and the avoidance of risk factors such as drunkenness and overeating. The author goes on to consider the maintenance of good mental health, emphasizing the need to avoid negative emotions like anger and grief, as well as the importance of cultivating a positive outlook and surrounding oneself with positive people. The text provides a deep insight into the conventional wisdom of ancient medicine, and will appeal to any reader interested in early medical history, traditional healing, or the author's distinctive holistic philosophy. 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. …