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Title:
Fat and Blood
An Essay on the Treatment of Certain Forms of Neurasthenia and Hysteria
Note: Reading ease score: 63.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "Fat and Blood" by S. Weir Mitchell is a scientific essay written in the late 19th century that focuses on the treatment of certain forms of neurasthenia and hysteria. The work presents an integrated approach to healthcare based on the necessity of rest, nutrition, and alternative therapies like massage and electricity, primarily aimed at restoring vitality in patients, particularly women who exhibit symptoms of nervous exhaustion and related disorders. The opening of the essay sets the stage for an exploration of the author's clinical practices, detailing his successful methods for renewing vitality in patients suffering from various ailments. Mitchell describes his experiences with patients who have undergone extensive treatments without improvement, particularly emphasizing the role of complete rest, substantial nutritional support, and careful therapeutic manipulation. As he introduces the concept of systematic and holistic treatment, the text outlines the characteristics of those afflicted with neurasthenia, detailing their symptoms and the multifaceted approach required to address their complex physical and emotional needs. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Mitchell, S. Weir (Silas Weir), 1829-1914
Editor: Mitchell, John K. (John Kearsley), 1859-1917
EBook No.: 16230
Published: Jul 7, 2005
Downloads: 304
Language: English
Subject: Hysteria
Subject: Neurasthenia
Subject: Rest
LoCC: Medicine: Internal medicine
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Fat and Blood
An Essay on the Treatment of Certain Forms of Neurasthenia and Hysteria
Note: Reading ease score: 63.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Kathryn Lybarger, Janet Blenkinship and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Fat and Blood" by S. Weir Mitchell is a scientific essay written in the late 19th century that focuses on the treatment of certain forms of neurasthenia and hysteria. The work presents an integrated approach to healthcare based on the necessity of rest, nutrition, and alternative therapies like massage and electricity, primarily aimed at restoring vitality in patients, particularly women who exhibit symptoms of nervous exhaustion and related disorders. The opening of the essay sets the stage for an exploration of the author's clinical practices, detailing his successful methods for renewing vitality in patients suffering from various ailments. Mitchell describes his experiences with patients who have undergone extensive treatments without improvement, particularly emphasizing the role of complete rest, substantial nutritional support, and careful therapeutic manipulation. As he introduces the concept of systematic and holistic treatment, the text outlines the characteristics of those afflicted with neurasthenia, detailing their symptoms and the multifaceted approach required to address their complex physical and emotional needs. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Mitchell, S. Weir (Silas Weir), 1829-1914
Editor: Mitchell, John K. (John Kearsley), 1859-1917
EBook No.: 16230
Published: Jul 7, 2005
Downloads: 304
Language: English
Subject: Hysteria
Subject: Neurasthenia
Subject: Rest
LoCC: Medicine: Internal medicine
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.