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Unlock the secrets to wellness with 'How to Be Healthy', a transformative guide by renowned physician and classical historian Katherine Van Schaik. This enlightening book dives deep into the wisdom of the second-century Greek physician Galen, whose multifaceted expertise as a doctor, surgeon, and philosopher laid the groundwork for Western medicine for centuries. 'How to Be Healthy' offers readers an opportunity to explore Galen's insights into achieving optimal health, mind-body balance, and preventative medicine. Discover practical advice on exercise, diet, and the essential art of caring for both body and mind, all rooted in the ancient yet timeless teachings of Galen.
This book is not just a collection of historical insights; it connects ancient practices to our modern understanding of health. You'll find fresh translations that illuminate Galen's views on the importance of physical activity, the mind-body connection, and personalized medicine tailored to individual needs. Learn why exercise with a small ball and avoiding distress might be more crucial to your wellness journey than you ever imagined. This is a must-read for anyone eager to enhance their health and longevity.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Brand new condition. ISBN: 9780691206271. Year: 2024. Publisher: Princeton University Press.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691206271
Year: 2024
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
The second-century Greek physician Galen — the most famous doctor in antiquity after Hippocrates — is a central figure in Western medicine. A talented doctor, surgeon, writer, philosopher, teacher, pharmacologist, and inventor, Galen attended the court of Marcus Aurelius, living through outbreaks of plague (likely smallpox) that devastated the Roman Empire. He also served as physician for professional gladiators, boasting that only two fighters died during his first year (his predecessor had lost sixteen). In writings that provided the foundation of Western medicine up to the nineteenth century, Galen created a unified account of health and disease. In How to Be Healthy, practicing physician and classical historian Katherine Van Schaik presents a collection of Galen’s enduring insights about how we can take care of our bodies and minds, prevent disease, and reach a healthy old age.
Although we now know that many of Galen’s ideas about physiology are wrong, How to Be Healthy shows that much of his advice remains sound. In these selections from his writings, presented in fresh translations, Galen discusses the art of medicine, exercise and diet, the mind-body connection, the difficulty of applying general medical principles to individuals, and much more. Featuring an introduction, brief commentaries that connect ancient medical practices to modern ones, and the original Greek on facing pages, How to Be Healthy offers an entertaining and enlightening new perspective on the age-old pursuit of wellness, from the importance of 'the exercise with a small ball' to the benefits of 'avoiding distress'.
This book is not just a collection of historical insights; it connects ancient practices to our modern understanding of health. You'll find fresh translations that illuminate Galen's views on the importance of physical activity, the mind-body connection, and personalized medicine tailored to individual needs. Learn why exercise with a small ball and avoiding distress might be more crucial to your wellness journey than you ever imagined. This is a must-read for anyone eager to enhance their health and longevity.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Brand new condition. ISBN: 9780691206271. Year: 2024. Publisher: Princeton University Press.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691206271
Year: 2024
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
The second-century Greek physician Galen — the most famous doctor in antiquity after Hippocrates — is a central figure in Western medicine. A talented doctor, surgeon, writer, philosopher, teacher, pharmacologist, and inventor, Galen attended the court of Marcus Aurelius, living through outbreaks of plague (likely smallpox) that devastated the Roman Empire. He also served as physician for professional gladiators, boasting that only two fighters died during his first year (his predecessor had lost sixteen). In writings that provided the foundation of Western medicine up to the nineteenth century, Galen created a unified account of health and disease. In How to Be Healthy, practicing physician and classical historian Katherine Van Schaik presents a collection of Galen’s enduring insights about how we can take care of our bodies and minds, prevent disease, and reach a healthy old age.
Although we now know that many of Galen’s ideas about physiology are wrong, How to Be Healthy shows that much of his advice remains sound. In these selections from his writings, presented in fresh translations, Galen discusses the art of medicine, exercise and diet, the mind-body connection, the difficulty of applying general medical principles to individuals, and much more. Featuring an introduction, brief commentaries that connect ancient medical practices to modern ones, and the original Greek on facing pages, How to Be Healthy offers an entertaining and enlightening new perspective on the age-old pursuit of wellness, from the importance of 'the exercise with a small ball' to the benefits of 'avoiding distress'.