An essay on diseases incidental to literary and sedentary persons
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An essay on diseases incidental to literary and sedentary persons

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An essay on diseases incidental to literary and sedentary persons

About this book

An Essay on Diseases Incidental to Literary and Sedentary Persons by Samuel Auguste David Tissot is a pioneering medical treatise first published in the 18th century, addressing the unique health challenges faced by individuals engaged in intellectual, literary, and sedentary pursuits. Drawing from his extensive experience as a physician, Tissot meticulously examines the physical and mental ailments that commonly afflict scholars, writers, and those whose lifestyles are characterized by prolonged periods of study, writing, and inactivity. The book delves into a wide range of conditions, including nervous disorders, digestive complaints, headaches, melancholy, and the detrimental effects of insufficient exercise and poor posture. Tissot not only identifies the symptoms and causes of these maladies but also offers practical advice for prevention and treatment, emphasizing the importance of moderation, regular physical activity, balanced diet, and proper management of mental exertion. Rich in historical context and medical insight, this work provides a fascinating glimpse into the health concerns of intellectuals in the Enlightenment era and remains relevant for modern readers interested in the intersection of lifestyle, health, and intellectual labor.

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Table of contents

  1. AN ESSAY ON DISEASES INCIDENTAL TO Literary and Sedentary Persons. WITH Proper Rules for preventing their fatal Consequences. AND Instructions for their Cure.
  2. TO The Consuls, Quæstors, Tribunes, and other illustrious and great Men of the senatorial Order at Berne.
  3. Advertisement to the Reader.
  4. ON THE DISEASES OF Literary and Sedentary Persons.
  5. FOOTNOTES
  6. Medical Books printed for E. and C. Dilly, in the Poultry, London.