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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book details the development and history of medical treatments using enemas, and the advancements in enema-related technology between 1496 and the present day. The author, an expert in the field, uses their experience to guide the reader through the evolution of the practice, from its fashionable peak in the 16th and 17th centuries, when it was thought to beautify the complexion as well as treat ailments, through to the present day, where it is still recognized as a useful method of delivering medication or cleansing the bowel. The author discusses the theory and practice of nutritive enemas, and the debate over the extent to which nutrition can be provided in this way, as well as the use of enemas in the treatment of a wide variety of conditions, including constipation, colic, and intestinal parasites. This book provides valuable insights into the history and evolution of medical treatments and would be of interest to medical professionals, historians, and anyone interested in the history of medicine. 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 9781334704253_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334704253
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