The Electric Bath by George M. Schweig

"The Electric Bath" by George M. Schweig is a medical treatise written in the late 19th century. This work explores the uses, effects, and apparatus related to electro-balneological treatment—a therapeutic approach involving electric baths. The author delves into the physiological and therapeutic effects of electric baths, presenting both general principles and specific case studies to elucidate their benefits for various medical conditions. At the start of the book, the author outlines the apparatus necessary for administering electric baths, detailing its components such as the tub, electrodes, water, chemicals, and batteries. Schweig discusses how to set up the apparatus while emphasizing the importance of understanding each element for effective treatment. He also reflects on his experiences, emphasizing the need for further research and collaboration in the field, hinting at both the successes and setbacks he's encountered in using electric baths for therapeutic purposes. This preface sets the stage for a comprehensive discussion on the therapeutic applications of electric baths, with later chapters promising a more detailed exploration of specific treatments and outcomes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Schweig, George M.
Title The Electric Bath
Credits Produced by Bryan Ness, Markus Brenner and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This
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Reading Level Reading ease score: 48.4 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Language English
LoC Class RM: Medicine: Therapeutics, Pharmacology
Subject Electric baths
Category Text
eBook-No. 26366
Release Date
Last Update Jan 3, 2021
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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