The Essentials of Health: A Text-Book on Anatomy, Physiology, Hygiene, Alcohol, and Narcotics (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Practical health guidance grounded in anatomy, physiology, and everyday choices.
This approachable guide explains how the body is built and how it works, with clear, practical advice on keeping it healthy. It discusses the effects of common substances, like alcohol and tobacco, and shows how sound habits protect growth, energy, and well‑being. The book emphasizes hygiene, exercise, digestion, and the systems that keep us alive and active.
- How the body is organized into cells, tissues, and organs—and why that matters for health.
- Everyday routines for hygiene, nutrition, and physical activity that support strong growth and vitality.
- Clear warnings about narcotics and stimulants, and how they affect the body and mind.
- Practical guidance for common emergencies and safe self‑care to prevent illness.
Ideal for readers seeking straightforward, science‑based health basics and everyday habits that make a lasting impact.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides an insight into the mechanisms behind the workings of the human body in a succinct easy-to-understand manner. The text offers a comprehensive study of anatomy, physiology, hygiene, as well as the effects of alcohol and tobacco on the body. Detailed chapters delve into essential elements of health, including digestion, breathing, and the composition of foods. The author highlights the importance of nutrition by distinguishing between organic and inorganic food groups, including a breakdown of their utility and impact on the body. Further exploration of topics like the role of cells, waste, and repair mechanisms in our daily lives incrementally build upon the foundational knowledge of the human body's inner workings. The concluding examination of the effects of alcohol and tobacco provides a stern warning against these narcotics and their pernicious impact on the growing body, providing evidence of the damage they inflict on both mental and physical development. Overall, this book acts as an essential guide toward a holistic awareness of bodily functions, emphasizing the preservation of health through a deeper understanding of our incredible biological systems. 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. Seller Inventory # 9781330306406_0
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