The Philosophy Of Physiomedicalism

Author : J. Thurston
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 228 pages
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Release : 2014-07-16
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1500538116

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The Philosophy of Physiomedicalism: Its Theorem. Corollary, and Laws of Application for the Cure of Disease is a classic book from the beginning of the 1900's about the physiomedicalist approach to health and healing. As the author states "This book is an earnest effort to systematize and logically correlate the principles and theories of Physiomedicalism, and the abstract truths of medicine as known and understood to-day, so as to enable the student to clearly comprehend them, and the practitioner to carry them into bedside practice." Chapters include: PART FIRST I - The Physiomedical Theorem II - The Principia III - Physiomedicalism PART SECOND I - Health II - Disease III - Fever IV - Definition of Fever V - Inflammation VI - Congestion VII - Irritation VIII - Pain PART THIRD I - Essentials of a Medical Education II - Accuracy of Medical Terms III - Definitions of Histological Parts IV - Organs, Apparatus, System V - The Vasomotor Apparatus VI - Ganglionic Nervous System VII - Vasomotor Functions VIII - Secretion IX - Excretion PART FOUR I - The Phenomena of Fever II - Causative Febrile Phenomena III - Functional Consequences IV - Secondary Febrile Results V - Classification of Fevers VI - Principles of Treatment of Fever PART FIFTH I - Symptoms or Functional Aberrations of Disease II - Symptom Values III - Pathology IV - Symptom Grouping V - Classification of Disease-complexes VI - General Principles of Diagnosis VII - Special Diagnosis VIII - Prognosis PART SIXTH I - The Relation of Extrinsic Matter to the Living Organism II - Food, Medicine, Poison III - Therapeutics and Therapeutic Agents IV - The Laws of Remedial Influence V - Immunity and Antitoxins VI - Surgical Therapy, General and Local PART SEVENTH I - Classification of Diseases II - General Principles of Treatment III - The Consummate Cure of the Sick IV - The Treatment of Pain V - The Mercurial Treatment VI - Principles of Psychotherapeutics

Author : J. M. Thurston
Publisher : Nabu Press
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2014-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1294759604

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The Philosophy of Physiomedicalism by J. M. Thurston Pdf

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ The Philosophy Of Physiomedicalism: Its Theorem, Corollary, And Laws Of Application For The Cure Of Disease; Henry Ford Estate Collection J. M. Thurston Nicholson Printing & Mfg. Co., 1900 Medicine, Physiomedical

Author : J. M. Thurston
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 430 pages
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Release : 2016-12-20
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1334697620

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The Philosophy of Physiomedicalism by J. M. Thurston Pdf

Excerpt from The Philosophy of Physiomedicalism: Its Theorem, Corollary, and Laws of Application for the Cure of Disease Again, the promises of clinical medicine, with its vast accumu lated mass of experimental therapeutic observations, has signally failed to give us even an approach to precision in therapeutic effect because we have simply an aggregation of abstract facts without syllogistic continuity, being devoid of legitimate premise in physio logical truisms. As, also, the resort to chemical philosophy, endeavoring to frame a chemico-therapy, in other words, assuming that the functional activities of the organism are due to chemical disintegration of the tissues, and on this false premise, reasoning that medicines act by chemical equations, giving in some unknow able way a functional result, if given by formulae, analagous to the synthetic results obtained in retorts and test tubes. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : J. M. Thurston
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 438 pages
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Release : 1900
Category : Medicine, Physiomedical
ISBN : NWU:35558005380973

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Author : Mario Bunge
Publisher : World Scientific Publishing Company
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2013-05-30
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9789814508964

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Medical Philosophy by Mario Bunge Pdf

This is the first book that analyzes and systematizes all the general ideas of medicine, in particular the philosophical ones, which are usually tacit. Instead of focusing on one or two points — typically disease and clinical trial — this book examines all the salient aspects of biomedical research and practice: the nature of disease; the logic of diagnosis; the discovery and design of drugs; the design of lab and clinical trials; the crafting of therapies and design of protocols; the moral duties and rights of physicians and patients; the distinctive features of scientific medicine and of medical quackery; the unique combination of basic and translational research; the place of physicians and nurses in society; the task of medical sociology; and the need for universal medical coverage. Health care workers, medicine buffs, and philosophers will find this thought-provoking book highly useful in their line of work and research.

Author : Christopher Hedley,Non Shaw
Publisher : Aeon Books
Page : 616 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2023-07-25
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781913504380

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Plant Medicine by Christopher Hedley,Non Shaw Pdf

A comprehensive compendium on the theory and practice of herbal medicine from expert herbalists Christopher Hedley and Non Shaw. This fundamental textbook draws on the wisdom of Christopher Hedley and Non Shaw, incorporating their belief in the importance of understanding herbal medicine in the context of living plants, and providing lived examples of how this can be used in the everyday practice of herbal medicine. Through these teachings, the book also acquaints readers with the rich legacy of Christopher and Non in Western herbal medicine. Drawing on Christopher's own approach to teaching herbalism, which was abundant with the importance of storytelling in learning, Plant Medicine is as fascinating as it is accessible, enriched with the depth of Christopher's own knowledge and warmth. The book is comprised of four parts: 'Roots' explores the history of plant medicine, investigating physiomedicalism and Galenic humoral medicine. The second section, 'Flowers', is a thorough, alphabetically ordered materia medica of the medicinal properties of individual plants, with properties, uses, preparations, dosage, cautions, and clinical uses of ninety-two plant medicines that Non and Christopher gathered over nearly two lifetimes. 'Fruits' provides information on how particular body systems and patient groups are treated therapeutically with herbal medicines, specifically covering the digestive, cardiovascular, nervous, urinary, musculoskeletal, endocrine, skin and immune systems. Finally, 'Seeds' concludes the book by inviting readers to consider going deeper and beyond their exploration of plant medicine, shifting their preconceptions of herbs to understand them on a more intimate level. Plant Medicine is a foundational text for all students and practitioners of herbal medicine, but it's wisdom and insight will also provide a guiding light for anyone seeking plant medicine as a way to reconnect to the abundance and beauty of nature.

Author : Henrik R. Wulff,Stig Andur Petersen,Raben Storr Rosenberg
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
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Release : 1986-01-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0801656923

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Philosophy of Medicine by Henrik R. Wulff,Stig Andur Petersen,Raben Storr Rosenberg Pdf

Author : Thomas Schramme,Steven Edwards
Publisher : Springer
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2017-02-14
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9401786879

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Handbook of the Philosophy of Medicine by Thomas Schramme,Steven Edwards Pdf

This is the first wide-ranging, multi-authored handbook in the field of philosophy of medicine, covering the underlying conceptual issues of many important social, political and ethical issues in health care. It introduces and develops over 70 topics, concepts, and issues in the field. It is written by distinguished specialists from multiple disciplines, including philosophy, health sciences, nursing, sociology, political theory, and medicine. Many difficult social and ethical issues in health care are based on conceptual problems, most prominently on the definitions of health and disease, or on epistemological issues regarding causality or diagnosis. Philosophy is the discipline that deals with such conceptual, metaphysical, epistemological, methodological, and axiological matters. This handbook covers all the central concepts in medicine, such as ageing, death, disease, mental disorder, and well-being. It is an invaluable source for laypeople, academics with an interest in medicine, and health care specialists who want be informed and up to date with the relevant discussions. The text also advances these debates and will set the agenda for years to come.

Author : Alex Broadbent
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0190612134

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Philosophy of Medicine by Alex Broadbent Pdf

Philosophy of Medicine asks two central questions about medicine: what is it, and what should we think of it? Philosophy of medicine itself has evolved in response to developments in the philosophy of science, especially with regard to epistemology, positioning it to make contributions that are medically useful. This book locates these developments within a larger framework, suggesting that much philosophical thinking about medicine contributes to answering one or both of these two guiding questions. Taking stock of philosophy of medicine's present place in the landscape and its potential to illuminate a wide range of areas, from public health to policy, Alex Broadbent introduces various key topics in the philosophy of medicine. The first part of the book argues for a novel view of the nature of medicine, arguing that medicine should be understood as an inquiry into the nature and causes of health and disease. Medicine excels at achieving understanding, but not at translating this understanding into cure, a frustration that has dogged the history of medicine and continues to the present day. The second part of the book explores how we ought to consider medicine. Contemporary responses, such as evidence-based medicine and medical nihilism, tend to respond by fixing high standards of evidence. Broadbent rejects these approaches in favor of Medical Cosmopolitanism, or a rejection of epistemic relativism and pluralism about medicine that encourages conversations between medical traditions. From this standpoint, Broadbent opens the way to embracing alternative medicine. An accessible and user-friendly guide, Philosophy of Medicine puts these different debates into perspective and identifies areas that demand further exploration.

Author : Guy Waddell
Publisher : Aeon Books
Page : 331 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2020-01-30
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781912807314

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The Enchantment of Western Herbal Medicine by Guy Waddell Pdf

Through interviews with British herbalists, the importance of hidden experiences of meetings with plants is explored alongside how such 'enchantment' has influenced the narrative of their lives. Some herbalists have visible entryways into studying, such as personal experience of taking herbal medicine, a search for a new career or a love of nature. Other entryways are more hidden, with many noting 'crossings' and 'callings' with plants at a young age. This sensual ability of herbs raises questions about the agency of living plants and of herbal medicines, and about how the relationship between herbalists and plants may be reconceived. Meetings with plants and herbal medicines allow herbalists to draw easily from a diverse range of influences that others may see as incommensurable."This fascinating, original and challenging book convincingly explores modern-day herbalists understanding of their place in the complementary health world, against the backdrop of encroaching professionalisation, legitimacy and scientism. In his case study interviews with herbalists, Guy Waddell draws our attention to the enchanting power of plants and their agentic qualities. In his quest for greater understanding of their sensual power, the author rejects the conventional modernity/rationalisation thesis, seen both in the sensual- affective energy that herbalists draw upon and in the ontological implications of human/nonhuman crossings. This book is an excellent contribution to our understanding of Western herbal medicine and contemporary thought." - Dr Stuart McClean, PhD. Associate Professor in Public Health (Health and Wellbeing), University of the West of England"In the field of herbal medicine, few seem to know their history and the lessons it teaches us. In The Enchantment of Western Herbal Medicine, Dr Guy Waddell not only provides the reader with a detailed history of the trials and triumphs of British Phytotherapy, but also travels into uncharted territory looking at how herbalists come to find their passion for plants and the use of them to help heal others. This is a new area of research and exploring the entryways to practice though interviews and clinician narratives is both a fascinating undertaking and a unique way of understanding our own motivations and experiences as herbalists." - David Winston, RH(AHG), DSc (hc), author of Adaptogens; Herbs for Strength, Stamina and Stress Relief"Both compelling and challenging, Guy Waddell's unique book is filled with the voices of herbalists and makes essential reading for anyone on their own journey into herbalism or those interested in human- plant relationships. Here is a much-needed roadmap for all who are exploring the diverse choices between ancient and modern, science and tradition, evidence and intuition, and human and nonhuman agency. My congratulations to the author for so brilliantly signposting the fundamental unity that resides at the heart of herbal practice." - Phil Deakin. President of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists

Author : John S. Haller (Jr.)
Publisher : Kent State University Press
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : History of Medicine, 19th Cent
ISBN : 0873385772

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Kindly Medicine by John S. Haller (Jr.) Pdf

A history of this high-brow school of medicine, Physio-Medicalism. They promoted the belief that the body has a vital force that can be used to heal and substituted botanical medicines for allopathy's mineral drugs. The author traces their establishment and their descent into obscurity.

Author : Kat Maier
Publisher : Chelsea Green Publishing
Page : 393 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2021-11-26
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781645020820

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Energetic Herbalism by Kat Maier Pdf

In this indispensable new resource both for the home apothecary and clinical practitioners, a celebrated herbalist brings alive the elemental relationships among traditional healing practices, ecological stewardship, and essential plant medicines. By honoring ancient wisdom and presenting it in an innovative way, Energetic Herbalism is a profound and practical guide to family and community care for those seeking to move beyond symptom relief and into a truly holistic framework of health. Throughout, author Kat Maier invites readers to explore their personal relationships with plants and their environs as they discover diverse models of healing. Inside Energetic Herbalism, you’ll find: The elements and patterns of Ayurvedic doshas for greater self-awareness as well as positive lifestyle choices A deep appreciation of the wisdom of indigenous peoples, which is the foundation of sacred plant traditions The relationship of well-being to the seasons through the brilliant lens of Chinese Five Element Theory, and how our emotional health is beautifully expressed through the Elements The roots and evolution of Vitalism, the traditional Western system of energetic medicine How to assess imbalances in the body using the elegant and intuitive vocabulary of the six tissue states, an emerging tool in Western herbalism The senses as the main tools for navigating through energetic herbalism Through the rich herbal tradition of storytelling, Maier seamlessly blends theory and practice with her experience-tested herbal remedies and healing protocols. Maier stresses the critical message of how to address the challenge of threatened medicinal plant populations, offering practical and inspiriting methods for ensuring their survival. Many herbals boast a materia medica of more than 100 herbs, but in keeping with an emphasis on sustainable practice, Maier instead focuses in depth on 25 essential medicinal herbs that can be grown in most temperate climates and soils, including: Dandelion Ashwagandha (Indian Ginseng) Goldenseal Burdock Calendula Echinacea Goldenrod Whether you are a seasoned clinical herbalist, an herbalist-in-training, or simply someone seeking to provide the best natural health care for your family, this book is a source of inspiration, insight, and answers you will return to again and again.

Author : Matthew Wood
Publisher : North Atlantic Books
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2013-04-02
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781583947388

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The Practice of Traditional Western Herbalism by Matthew Wood Pdf

The Practice of Traditional Western Herbalism places the function of western herbs in their true historical context, apart from homeopathy, traditional Chinese medicine, and Ayurveda. Recently there has been a revival of interest in western herbalism, but practitioners haven't been able to explore its benefits due to a void of information on the topic—the system of medicine the herbs fit into had all but disappeared. To remedy the situation, herbalist Matthew Wood has researched the old-time practices and reconstructed them for modern use. In resuscitating western herbal medicine and bringing it up to date, he gives his readers a powerful tool for holistic theory and treatment. Wood makes the point that plant medicines, because they are made from a broad range of chemical components, are naturally suited for the treatment of general patterns in the body. He argues against the biomedical model of standardization, in which herbs are refined and advertised as if they were drugs suited to an exact disease or condition.

Author : Leah Hechtman
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 1611 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2013-06-03
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780729582261

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Clinical naturopathic medicine - eBook by Leah Hechtman Pdf

Clinical Naturopathic Medicine is a foundation clinical text integrating the holistic traditional principles of naturopathic philosophy with the scientific rigour of evidence-based medicine (EBM) to support contemporary practices and principles. The text addresses all systems of the body and their related common conditions, with clear, accessible directions outlining how a practitioner can understand health from a naturopathic perspective and apply naturopathic medicines to treat patients individually. These treatments include herbal medicine, nutritional medicine and lifestyle recommendations. All chapters are structured by system and then by condition, so readers are easily able to navigate the content by chapter and heading structure. The content is designed for naturopathic practitioners and students (both undergraduate and postgraduate levels) and for medical and allied health professionals with an interest in integrative naturopathic medicine. detailed coverage of naturopathic treatments provides readers with a solid understanding of the major therapeutic modalities used within naturopathic medicine each system is reviewed from both naturopathic and mainstream medical perspectives to correlate the variations and synergies of treatment only clinically efficacious and evidence-based treatments have been included information is rigorously researched (over 7500 references) from both traditional texts and recent research papers the content skilfully bridges traditional practice and EBM to support confident practitioners within the current health care system

Author : Matthew Wood
Publisher : North Atlantic Books
Page : 593 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2011-07-05
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781583944240

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The Earthwise Herbal, Volume I by Matthew Wood Pdf

The first part in a comprehensive two-volume guide on the use of medicinal plants in Western herbal medicine—from an author who has almost forty years of clinical experience The first in a two-volume set, The Earthwise Herbal profiles Old World plants (volume two will treat American plants). Organized alphabetically, the book encompasses all the major, and many of the secondary, herbs of traditional and modern Western herbalism. Author Matthew Wood describes characteristic symptoms and conditions in which each plant has proved useful in the clinic, often illustrated with appropriate case histories. He also takes a historical view based on his extensive study of ancient and traditional herbal literature. Written in an easy, engaging, non-technical style, The Earthwise Herbal offers insight into the “logic” of the plant: how it works; in what areas of the body it works; how it has been used in the past; what its pharmacological constituents indicate about its use; and how all these different factors hang together to produce a portrait of the plant as a whole entity. Ideal for beginners, serious students, or advanced practitioners, The Earthwise Herbal is also useful for homeopaths and flower essence practitioners as it bridges these fields in its treatment of herbal medicines.