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He had approached his thirtieth year before he experienced any great ihconveni~ ence from 1118 increase of bulk. From this period his mind was deeply impressed with the apprehension of becoming corpulent. Inactivity, somnolency, depression of spi rits, that trairi of symptoms usually called nervous, and an inaptitude for study, were symptoms which could not but produce much anxiety. By an abstemious mode of living, and a vegetable diet, he became lighter, 'more capable of 'mental exertion, and in every respect improved in health but whenever he resumed his former course of living, his complaints returned in full'
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- PublisherForgotten Books
- Publication date2020
- ISBN 10 1332256953
- ISBN 13 9781332256952
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages50
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the forgotten history of an overlooked disease that was once a common ailment in aristocratic circles. Often referred to as polysarcia, the disease was most commonly known as corpulence. The author pieces together the limited knowledge of this ailment, referring to historical records to trace its understanding from the writings of Hippocrates to its eventual inclusion in systematic medical works. The book also investigates the different methods and remedies that sprang up to address the ailment, many of which have been retained throughout the centuries. 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 # 9781332256952_0
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