Of Mending And Bettering The State Of Man's Body

""Of Mending and Bettering the State of Man's Body"" is a book written by Elias Ashmole, a prominent 17th-century English scholar and antiquarian. The book is a treatise on the subject of health and wellness, and it covers a wide range of topics related to the human body, including diet, exercise, hygiene, and disease prevention.Ashmole draws on a variety of sources, including classical texts, medical treatises, and his own personal observations, to provide a comprehensive guide to maintaining good health. He emphasizes the importance of a balanced diet, regular exercise, and proper hygiene, and he provides detailed instructions on how to achieve these goals.In addition to practical advice on healthy living, ""Of Mending and Bettering the State of Man's Body"" also includes discussions of more esoteric subjects, such as alchemy and astrology. Ashmole believed that these disciplines could be used to enhance one's physical and mental well-being, and he provides detailed instructions on how to use them for this purpose.Overall, ""Of Mending and Bettering the State of Man's Body"" is a fascinating glimpse into the world of 17th-century medicine and health, and it remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of medicine or the pursuit of good health.THIS 66 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Way to Bliss: In Three Books, by Elias Ashmole. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564593479.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.