Embark on a journey through time with “The Old Man’s Guide to Health and Longer Life,” a fascinating reprint of 18th-century wisdom by Dr. John Hill. This unique book, published by British Library Publishing, provides a window into the health practices and beliefs of an era when longevity was a rare achievement. Discover practical, and sometimes peculiar, advice on diet, exercise, and mental well-being. Explore how Hill championed lifestyle changes over medicine, advocating for the power of humour and a positive outlook on health. Perfect for history enthusiasts and anyone seeking timeless wisdom on aging well, this book offers a blend of historical insight and surprisingly relevant advice for a longer, healthier life. A captivating read that blends historical perspectives with practical tips, revealing that some of the best health advice transcends time.
The Old Man’s Guide to Health and Longer Life
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Tho’ vegetables may be thought innocent, there are many cases in which they prove hurtful.
Carrots are to be avoided, for no old stomach can digest them.
It isnt fun getting old, but, as the joke has it, being old is better than the alternative. Most of us worry about getting older, and there is an endless supply of guides out there claiming to hold the tips that will ensure wellness and vitality during our golden years. But before Dr. Oz and protein shakes, aging men turned to physician John Hill and The Old Mans Guide to Health and Longer Life.
First published in the mid-eighteenth century, The Old Mans Guide to Health and Longer Life is a lifestyle guide to longevity and good health for old men. Written in an age when the majority of the population didnt live to see their fortieth birthday, Hills book provides practical advice on diet, exercise, and lifestyle, including sleep and emotional health, as well as illuminating insight into the thinking on health and longevity in the mid-eighteenth century. Some of the more prescriptive advice has the hysterical tone expected from eighteenth-century guides and manualsThe pine-apple, the most pleasant of all fruit, is the most dangerous.but more surprising is how full of genuinely good advice the book is and how much of it reads like modern-day health literature. This includes such insightful sayings as: A warm bath and a glass of wine if you are having difficulty getting to sleep; Use medicines only as a last resortaddress diet and lifestyle first to resolve illness; and Quiet, good humour, and complacency of temper will prevent half the diseases of old people; and cure many of the others.
Full of both sage wisdom and what now seem ridiculous regimens, The Old Mans Guide to Health and Longer Life will be the perfect gift for a man of more mature years.
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| ISBN-10 | 0712358986 |
| ISBN-13 | 9780712358989 |
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| Pages | 80 |
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| Weight | 172 |
| Edition | Reprint |
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