Advice to the people in general, with regard to their health by S. A. D. Tissot
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"Advice to the People in General, with Regard to Their Health" by S. A. D. Tissot is a medical treatise written in the mid-18th century. This work serves as a practical guide aimed at the general population, particularly those living in rural areas who may lack access to professional medical care. The text addresses common health issues, advocating for simple yet effective remedies and presenting a holistic view of health management grounded
in natural principles. The opening of the treatise outlines the author's intentions, which center on improving public health among country folk by providing accessible medical advice. Tissot emphasizes the dangers posed by prevalent misconceptions and traditional practices that often exacerbate health problems. He details various causes of common ailments encountered by rural populations, while also prescribing specific, uncomplicated remedies that can be easily prepared with readily available ingredients. This initial portion establishes a foundation for the subsequent chapters, inviting readers to reconsider their health practices and highlighting the necessity of informed care in managing their well-being. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Tissot, S. A. D. (Samuel Auguste David), 1728-1797 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Kirkpatrick, J. (James), 1696?-1770 |
| LoC No. | 35031589 |
| Uniform Title | Avis au peuple sur sa santé. English |
| Title | Advice to the people in general, with regard to their health |
| Credits |
Produced by Bryan Ness, Enrico Segre and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 56.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | RC: Medicine: Internal medicine |
| Subject | Medicine, Popular -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Hygiene -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 39044 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-39044-4 |
| Release Date | Mar 9, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 613 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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