Obesity, or Excessive Corpulence: The Various Causes and the Rational Means of…
"Obesity, or Excessive Corpulence: The Various Causes and the Rational Means of Cure" translated and edited by M. Barrett, M.A., M.D. is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. The book explores the causes of obesity and proposes various treatment methods based on the author's medical insights. The content focuses on the health implications of excessive fat and aims to provide a rational approach to managing and curing obesity through dietarychanges and lifestyle adjustments. The opening of the text presents the author’s perspective on the medical responsibilities concerning obesity, emphasizing the detrimental effects it can have on both physical and mental health. It outlines that obesity not only reduces a person's ability to engage in everyday activities but also contributes to serious health issues like heart complications and respiratory difficulties. The author discusses the need for treatment methods based on chemical and physiological principles, arguing against previously accepted theories, while promising a comprehensive system for reducing excessive corpulence that maintains overall health without extreme dietary restrictions. The text sets up a critical examination of existing medical practices, intending to establish a fresh, scientifically grounded approach to understanding and treating obesity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Dancel, J.-F. (Jean-François), 1804- |
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| Translator | Barrett, M. |
| Title | Obesity, or Excessive Corpulence: The Various Causes and the Rational Means of Cure |
| Note | Reading ease score: 54.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Carlos Colón, The University of Alberta and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | RC: Medicine: Internal medicine |
| Subject | Obesity |
| Subject | Weight loss |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 57069 |
| Release Date | Apr 29, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 129 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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