Turkish and Other Baths: A Guide to Good Health and Longevity

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Stables, Gordon, 1840-1910

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Turkish and Other Baths: A Guide to Good Health and Longevity" by Gordon Stables is a health guide published in the late 19th century. The book explores the importance of bathing practices, particularly the Turkish bath, in promoting good health, vitality, and longevity. Stables presents insights into the physiological effects of bathing on the body and emphasizes its role in preventing diseases and maintaining overall well-being. In this guide, Stables elaborates on the significance of skin health and hygiene, detailing how proper bathing can enhance bodily functions such as temperature regulation, detoxification, and skin rejuvenation. He discusses various types of baths and their respective benefits, providing practical advice for incorporating these practices into everyday life. Throughout the book, Stables advocates for regular bathing as a means to combat various ailments, relieve stress, and achieve a state of rejuvenation, ultimately presenting the bath not merely as a luxury, but as a cornerstone of a healthy lifestyle. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England

Notes:

Reading ease score: 60.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2011-09-06