Guide to the Chalybeate Spring of Thetford: Exhibiting the General and Primary Effects of the Thetford Spa, Rules Essential to Be Observed Whilst Taking a Course of the Waters, an Account of the Disea - Hardcover

Fredrick Accum

9780265769751: Guide to the Chalybeate Spring of Thetford: Exhibiting the General and Primary Effects of the Thetford Spa, Rules Essential to Be Observed Whilst Taking a Course of the Waters, an Account of the Disea

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ISBN 10: 0265769752 ISBN 13: 9780265769751

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A practical guide to Thetford's chalybeate waters and what they may do for you

This edition outlines the mineral spring, how to use it safely, and the diseases it has been reported to help. It also shares cautions, testimonials from medical men, and practical notes on bathing and regimen.

This book presents the Thetford Spa's chemical analysis, the expected effects on different constitutions, and the rules to observe when taking a course of the waters. It combines medical guidance with local history, offering a portrait of the spa and its visitors, past and present.

Learn how the spring is described, analyzed, and used as a chalybeate remedy.
Discover the recommended regimen, including how to start a course and what to expect in the early days.
Read about possible effects, both favorable and unfavorable, and the role of medical supervision.
See notes on bathing, including warm and cold baths, and considerations for different ailments.

Ideal for readers of spa histories, medical guides, and anyone curious about early 19th‑century approaches to mineral waters and patient care.

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