Every Man His Own Doctor

Every Man His Own Doctor

The Cold Water, Tepid Water, and Friction-Cure, as Applicable to Every Disease to Which the Human Frame Is Subject, and Also to the Cure of Disease in Horses and CattleBy R. T. Claridge
Michael Caine
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In "Every Man His Own Doctor," R. T. Claridge presents a comprehensive exploration of self-care and personal health management, blending practical advice with an engaging narrative style. This book is a reflective tapestry of medical knowledge, interspersed with anecdotes and insights that make complex health topics accessible to the lay reader. Claridge navigates through various health issues, from nutrition to mental well-being, while grounding his approach in both historical and contemporary medical practices, showcasing a unique fusion of traditional wisdom and modern science. R. T. Claridge, a distinguished advocate for holistic health, draws upon his extensive background in both medicine and public health advocacy. His personal journey, marked by a desire to empower individuals facing health challenges, significantly influenced the writing of this book. Claridge's previous experiences as a practitioner and educator lend a credible voice to his discussions, encouraging readers to take agency over their health with informed decision-making. I highly recommend "Every Man His Own Doctor" for anyone seeking to enhance their understanding of personal health. Claridge's approachable prose and wealth of knowledge make it an essential guide for those looking to foster a more proactive relationship with their well-being, bridging the gap between complex medical concepts and everyday applicability. It is a transformative read for both novices and seasoned health enthusiasts.

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GenreHealth and Wellness
Length7 hrs 49 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 26, 2021
LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1Introduction
56LV.—Hæmorrhage, Irregular Menstruation, Pains in the Womb, &c.
2II.—Hydropathy.
57LVI.—Change of Life in Females.
3III.—What Does Hydropathic Treatment Effect?
58LVII.—Treatment of Ladies.
4IV.—How are the Effects described in the last Chapter produced?
59LVIII.—Giddiness, Dizziness, etc.
5V.—Is Hydropathy a Panacea? and what Complaints are curable by it?
60LIX.—Head-Aches.
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6VI.—Is Hydropathy new? Why is it not generally adopted?
61LX.—Acute Inflammation in the Head, Chest and Abdomen.
7VII.—The Lancet.
62LXI.—Chilblains.
8VIII.—Authorities in Support of Water as a Curative Agent.
63LXII.—Cold Feet.
9IX.—Ablutions.
64LXIII.—Cold Hands And Whitlow.
10X.—Use of Cold Water for Drinking and Injections.
65LXIV.—Bunnion and Enlarged Glands of Foot and Instep.
11XI.—The Cold Bath.
66LXV.—Depression of Spirits, Head-Ache, etc.
12XII.—Is going into the Cold Bath in a State of Perspiration attended with Danger?
67LXVI.—Deafness.
13XIII.—The Packing Sheet, and Sweating Process.
68LXVII.—Hernia and Constipation.
14XIV.—Sweating Process.
69LXVIII.—Liver Complaint, Congestion of Blood in the Head, Enlarged Vein in the Leg.
15XV.—The Rubbing Sheet, or Abreibung.
70LXIX.—Deformity.
16XVI.—The Douche Bath.
71LXX.—Spinal Complaints.
17XVII.—The Shower Baths.
72LXXI.—Constipation.
18XVIII.—The Sitz or Sitting Bath.
73LXXII.—Indigestion.
19XIX.—Eye Bath.
74LXXIII.—Stomach Complaint.
20XX.—Head Bath.
75LXXIV.—Throwing Food off the Stomach.
21XXI.—Finger and Elbow Baths.
76LXXV.—Heartburn.
22XXII.—Leg Bath.
77LXXVI.—Sea Sickness.
23XXIII.—Foot Bath.
78LXXVII.—Palpitation of the Heart.
24XXIV.—The Tepid, or Abgeschrecte Bath.
79LXXVIII.—Want of Sleep.
25XXV.—Bandages, or Umschlags.
80LXXIX.—Languid Circulation.
26XXVI.—Diet.
81LXXX.—Ring Worm.
27XXVII.—Clothing, Air Baths, Wearing Stays, etc.
82LXXXI.—Hands Frost-bitten or Suffering from a Boil.
28XXVIII.—Drugs.
83LXXXII.—Weak Eyes and Eruption on the Head.
29XXIX.—Assimilation.
84LXXXIII.—Weak Ankles.
30XXX.—The Crisis.
85LXXXIV.—Treatment of Infants.
31XXXI.—Dropsy.
86LXXXV.—Epilepsy.
32XXXII.—Smoking.
87LXXXVI.—Hypochondria and Hysteria.
33XXXIII.—Questions put to Mr. Priessnitz, and his Answers.
88LXXXVII.—Fœtid Perspiration of the Feet.
34TREATMENT AND CASES.
89LXXXVIII.—Stricture.
35XXXIV.—Gout.
90LXXXIX.—Inflammation of the Kidneys And Urethra.
36XXXV.—Rheumatism, etc.
91XC.—Hydrocephalus.
37XXXVI.—Tic-Doloureux.
92XCI.—Syphilis.
38XXXVII.—Affection of the Throat and Pain at the Chest.
93XCII.—Chancre.
39XXXVIII.—Fevers.
94XCIII.—Gonorrhœa and Chancres.
40XXXIX.—Congestion of the Lungs.
95XCIV.—Scrofula and Vaccination.
41XL.—Inflammations.
96XCV.—Piles.
42XLI.—Gripes, Cholic, Diarrhœa, English Cholera, or Cholera Morbus.
97XCVI.—Rupture.
43XLII.—Consumption.
98XCVII.—Chilblains.
44XLIII.—Cramps.
99XCVIII.—Cold Feet.
45XLIV.—Asthma.
100XCIX.—Eruption, Scabs, and Sores on the Arms.
46XLV.—Surgical Operations, Accidents, etc.
101C.—Consumption.
47XLVI.—Small Pox, Measles, Hooping Cough, Croup, Scarlatina, Colds, Shivering, etc.
102CI.—Insanity.
48XLVII.—Sore Mouth—Inflamed Gums.
103CII.—Cholera.
49XLVIII.—Tooth-ache, Preservation of the Teeth, etc.
104CIII.—Colds, Sore Throats, etc.
50XLIX.—Watery or Inflamed Eyes.
105CIV.—Cancer, etc.
51L.—Deafness.
106HYDROPATHY FOR ANIMALS.
52LI.—Ear-Ache.
107EXPENSES AT GRÄFENBERG.
53LII.—Ringworm, Itch, etc.
108ROUTES TO GRÄFENBERG.
54LIII.—Psoriasis.
109INDEX.
55LIV.—Fistula.
110FOOTNOTES:

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