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100 1 _aMitchell, S. Weir
_q(Silas Weir),
_d1829-1914
245 1 0 _aFat and Blood :
_bAn Essay on the Treatment of Certain Forms of Neurasthenia and Hysteria
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-07-07
508 _aProduced by Kathryn Lybarger, Janet Blenkinship and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Fat and Blood" by S. Weir Mitchell is a scientific essay written in the late 19th century that focuses on the treatment of certain forms of neurasthenia and hysteria. The work presents an integrated approach to healthcare based on the necessity of rest, nutrition, and alternative therapies like massage and electricity, primarily aimed at restoring vitality in patients, particularly women who exhibit symptoms of nervous exhaustion and related disorders. The opening of the essay sets the stage for an exploration of the author's clinical practices, detailing his successful methods for renewing vitality in patients suffering from various ailments. Mitchell describes his experiences with patients who have undergone extensive treatments without improvement, particularly emphasizing the role of complete rest, substantial nutritional support, and careful therapeutic manipulation. As he introduces the concept of systematic and holistic treatment, the text outlines the characteristics of those afflicted with neurasthenia, detailing their symptoms and the multifaceted approach required to address their complex physical and emotional needs. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHysteria
653 _aNeurasthenia
653 _aRest
700 1 _aMitchell, John K.
_q(John Kearsley),
_d1859-1917
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16230
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