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Page Falfe reafoaiiig on this fubje6l ------ 207 Free ufe of it abroad -- 209 I ts effefts on the pulfe -213 And on refpiratiori -- 224 Pelagra -- -- -- 2-2? Dr. Darwin sopinion -2-28 Mr. Wedgwood sexperience 231 .T he authors obfervations 238 Hot-bath 244 Bed-warmth -- -- 245 Cold bath cold air -- 248 Cafe of John Weiley -- 251 Howard ------ 256 Cold Churches -- -256 Chills in drcffing -- -257 Dauphin father of Louis XVI. ----- ibid. Cold bathing, when confumptioh is near -- -259 Cafe of Mifs Baines, -ibid. of the Rev. J. AB romfield -- -- 262 Cool bath -- -- 265 Neceflary diflinfcion -267 Approach of confumption 268 Laffitude 270 Miftakes from confounding chlorofis and confumption ------271 Whether the freer ufe of ftimulants contributes to thegreatcr frequency of confumption -272 Quack medicines acquire reputation with the ignorant and incorrigibly obftinate, becaufe catarrhal are confounded with confumptive coughs .- -274 JE mS. Pare Exetcife in and near confumption -27O Caution 277 Refleftions with regard to anttphihtfical remedies -28 Feelings w Mth regard to confumption -- 279 Should a cure be defpaired cf. ------ 283 What is to be thought of thole do6lors who decry new methods as hazardous experiments -- 287 Remedy that promifes to be fometimes effeftual in operating the abforption of tubercles ----- 291 Has reputation in confirmed confumption and falls into difufe ----- 292 Revived by Dr. Darwin 293 Negle led -294, Dr. Drake sand Dr. R. Fowler sexperience -- 294 Author s- -- 303 That of Dr. Kinglake who had feen many patients with the author ----- 306 Auxiliaries already at handSOQ Others ought to be fought 310 Summary -- -310 Specimen of domeftic rules for preventing confumption 313 Mr. Creafer sexperiment with the tepid bath -- 316 Conclufion --
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the devastating impact of consumption, a disease that has plagued humanity for centuries. The author explores the disease's prevalence, its effects on individuals and families, and the lack of attention it has received in society. A significant portion of the book is dedicated to investigating factors that may influence susceptibility to consumption, such as climate, occupation, and lifestyle. Through meticulous observation and analysis, the author presents compelling evidence that certain groups of people, like butchers and fishwives, appear to be surprisingly resistant to the disease. The book examines these seemingly disparate groups to identify commonalities that might offer clues to the disease's underlying causes and potential preventions. The book's exploration of consumption aligns with a longstanding concern in medical history: to understand the origins and spread of disease and to develop effective treatments. It offers a unique perspective on the topic, not only by examining the disease itself but also by investigating the lives and habits of those who appear to be exempt from its effects. By meticulously presenting a wealth of observations and insights, the author provides a comprehensive and thought-provoking examination of a disease that has been both feared and misunderstood for generations. 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. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333695828_0
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