Librería Samer Atenea
Kálamo Books
Librería Elías (Asturias)
Librería Kolima (Madrid)
Librería Proteo (Málaga)
Before calories, there were principles. Here is one of the sharpest. Eat well. Think clinically. Live.In this unabridged classic edition, physician John Ayrton Paris sets out a practical system of dietary rules aimed at the prevention and relief of illness arising from disordered digestive functions. Written with the brisk authority of nineteenth century Britain, this medical dietetics treatise translates bedside observation into usable guidance: what to eat, what to avoid, and how to regulate appetite, habit, and regimen when digestion falters. Readers seeking clear dyspepsia dietary guidance will find a disciplined approach to a digestive disorders diet, grounded in early nutrition science rather than fashionable talk. For medical practitioners, it offers a period view of symptom, constitution, and regimen; for general readers, it reads as vivid Victorian health advice with roots in Georgian era medicine. As a classic medical reprint and a dependable medical history reference, it captures the moment when diet began to be argued as a controllable instrument of health, not merely a matter of taste or tradition.Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today -- a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.
