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by James Manby Gully (Author)
The Water-Cure In Chronic Diseases is a book written by James Manby Gully, a renowned British physician, in the 19th century. The book is a comprehensive guide to the use of water as a therapeutic agent in the treatment of various chronic diseases. Gully believed that many chronic diseases could be cured or alleviated by the use of water, and he developed a system of hydrotherapy that he called the ""water-cure."" The book covers a wide range of topics related to hydrotherapy, including the history of water as a therapeutic agent, the various forms of hydrotherapy, the physiological effects of water on the body, and the specific applications of water-cure in the treatment of different chronic diseases. Gully also provides detailed instructions on how to administer the water-cure, including the use of baths, compresses, and other techniques.The Water-Cure In Chronic Diseases is a seminal work in the history of hydrotherapy and alternative medicine. It was widely read and influential in its time, and it continues to be studied and referenced by practitioners of alternative medicine today. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of medicine, alternative therapies, or the use of water as a therapeutic agent.An Exposition Of The Causes, Progress And Terminations Of Various Chronic Diseases Of The Digestive Organs, Lungs, Nerves, Limbs And Skin; And Of Their Treatment By Water And Other Means. Illustrated With An Engraved View Of The Lungs, Heart, Stomach, And Bowels.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
