Dr. S. S. Fitch's Almanac for 1855, and Guide to Invalids: Comprising Directions for the Treatment of Consumption and Asthma, Bronchitis, Heart Diseases, Liver Complaints, Dyspepsia, Costiveness, Diar - Hardcover

Samuel Sheldon Fitch

9780331081350: Dr. S. S. Fitch's Almanac for 1855, and Guide to Invalids: Comprising Directions for the Treatment of Consumption and Asthma, Bronchitis, Heart Diseases, Liver Complaints, Dyspepsia, Costiveness, Diar

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ISBN 10: 0331081350 ISBN 13: 9780331081350

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Practical medical guidance from a 19th‑century almanac about managing consumption and a range of common ailments at home.

This guide to invalids offers hands‑on advice, remedies, and illustrated equipment designed for self‑care. It covers countless everyday concerns, from digestive trouble and headaches to female complaints and skin issues, and includes notes on diet, air, and basic therapies that were common in its era. The book presents a pragmatic approach to easing symptoms and supporting overall health with available remedies and supportive devices.

Readers will find concrete steps, warnings, and explanations that aim to empower individuals to take charge of their well‑being and to understand how certain treatments were viewed at the time.

Descriptions of home remedies and how to apply them for common ailments.
Details on devices like an abdominal supporter and inhaling tube for supportive care.
Guidance on diet, habits, and routines intended to help manage chronic issues.
Categories addressing digestive issues, headaches, rheumatism, skin conditions, and female health concerns.

Ideal for readers interested in historical medical guidance and practical, at‑home approaches to wellness.

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