02434cam a22003493u 4500 70326 UtSlPG 20260610134627.0 m cr n 260607r20231744utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Armstrong, John, 1709-1779 The art of preserving health: A poem Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-03-20 Tim Lindell, Krista Zaleski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Art of Preserving Health: A Poem" by John Armstrong is a philosophical poem written in the mid-18th century. The work explores themes of health, nature, and the balance of physical and mental well-being, using poetic devices to reflect on the importance of environment, diet, and exercise in maintaining health. It serves as a guide to living a healthy life, emphasizing the interconnectedness of body and mind. At the start of the poem, Armstrong invokes Hygeia, the goddess of health, highlighting her vital role in sustaining life and mitigating illness. He describes the essential elements of air, urging readers to avoid polluted cities and seek the purifying presence of nature. The opening sets a tone that intertwines poetic elegance with practical advice, addressing various factors affecting health, including the quality of air, the influence of different habitats on well-being, and the importance of choosing a healthy diet. Armstrong’s rich imagery and thoughtful insights encourage a mindful approach to health, urging individuals to cultivate a lifestyle that harmonizes with natural elements. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United Kingdom: A. Millar, 1744 Health -- Early works to 1800 Hygiene -- Early works to 1800 Hygiene -- Poetry Health -- Poetry https://archive.org/details/artofpreservingh00arms/page/n5/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70326 111052 111052