The Old Man's Guide to Health and Longer Life E-Book

John Hill

• Herausgeber: Booksell-Verlag
• Kategorie: Ratgeber
• Sprache: Englisch
• Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2023

Beschreibung

In "The Old Man's Guide to Health and Longer Life," John Hill presents a compelling exploration of the intersection between aging and wellness, employing a blend of anecdotal narrative and scientific research. The book, rich in its literary style, interweaves personal reflections with practical advice, engaging readers through relatable storytelling and a conversational tone. Hill contextualizes his guidance within the broader landscape of gerontology, drawing on historical practices and contemporary insights to demystify the aging process while empowering older adults to embrace healthy lifestyles. John Hill, a renowned health advocate and writer, has spent decades studying the complexities of aging and its impact on overall well-being. His extensive background in health education and his personal experiences have shaped his passion for promoting longevity and preventative health measures. Hill'Äôs insights stem from a genuine desire to share wisdom gained from years of observation and research, making his work not only informative but also deeply heartfelt. This book is highly recommended for seniors, their caregivers, and anyone interested in the art of aging well. Hill's accessibility and depth of knowledge offer invaluable strategies that encourage proactive health practices. "The Old Man's Guide to Health and Longer Life" is not just a manual; it is a celebration of life and vitality at every age.

Leseprobe

John Hill

The Old Man’s Guide to Health and Longer Life

With rules for diet, exercise, and physic; for preserving a good constitution, and preventing disorders

Published by Good Press, 2023

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EAN 4064066445911

Table of Contents

CHAP. I. How a person in Years is to know he is in Health.

CHAP. II. The means to preserve a healthful state in old age.

CHAP. III. Of the fittest diet for persons in years.

CHAP. IV. Of the foods persons in years should avoid.

CHAP. V. Of air for elderly persons.

CHAP. VI. Of exercise for old men.

CHAP. VII. Of succedaneums for exercise.

CHAP. VIII. Of a regulation of temper; and of the passions.

CHAP. IX. Of sleep for old men.

CHAP. X. Of the particular faults in old mens constitutions.

CHAP. XI. Of a fulness of blood.

CHAP. XII. Of wasting and decay.

CHAP. XIII. Against sharp humours.

CHAP. XIV. Of pains and inflammations.

CHAP. XV. Of fluxes.

CHAP. XVI. Of the gravel and stone.

CHAP. XVII. Of weakness.

CHAP. XVIII. Of an asthma.

ARTICLES considered in this Pamphlet .

THEOLD MAN’s GUIDETOHealth and Longer Life:With RULES for DIET, EXERCISE, and PHYSIC; FOR Preserving a good Constitution, AND Preventing Disorders in a bad one.

By J. HILL, M. D.MEMBER OF THE IMPERIAL ACADEMY.

THE SIXTH EDITION,CORRECTED AND ENLARGED.

LONDON: Printed for E. and C. Dilly, in the Poultry.

M.DCC.LXXI.

THEOLD MAN’s GUIDE.

Healthful old age is the most valuable period of human life: Experience has rendered the antient more able than those who have seen less, and felt less, to conduct themselves, and their descendants: and being freed from the empire of the passions, they enjoy quiet.

Philosophy pretends to this condition; but age gives it truly: Whatever our heirs may think, it is worth preserving; and in that sense I write the present Treatise.

A hundred are cut off by disorders which a regular course of life might prevent; for one who dies of age, or its unavoidable effects: Many fall by accidents; to one who is fairly called away by nature. The purpose of this Treatise is to direct the means, by which these accidents may be avoided, and those disorders timely obviated.

Old mens diseases are hard to cure; but they are easy to prevent. It must be a good natural fabric which has preserved itself so long; and the same strength may keep it much longer well, under good regulation.

Moderate diet, and due exercise, are the best guardians of health in all: but in the advanced period here considered there are two great preservatives besides; these are Ease, and Cheerfulness: both are the natural offspring of health; and they will continue the blessing to which they owe their birth.

It may be expected, I should now say, at what period of Life the state of it that we call aged, begins: but nature has herself left this undeterminable. The weakness and infirmities of age come at different years, in different constitutions: I could at this hour point out a very young man of eighty-seven: and the purlieus of Covent-Garden abound with very old men at seven-and-twenty: but to speak in general terms, it may be said, that the period of Life, for which we are giving rules and regulations, begins about fifty-eight; tho’ the greater Infirmities of age do not advance till several years after.

CHAP. I.How a person in Years is to know he is in Health.

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It is allowed, we know so little of nothing, as of ourselves: it has been said often of the mind; but it is not less true of the body. Fancying we have certain diseases will sometimes bring them upon us: and there is as great danger in forcing ourselves to believe, against our feeling, that we are well; when we have some disorder.

To avoid both, let the elderly man read here, with a free mind. Let him not suppose, because God has blessed him with long health, he is above the reach of sickness; nor neglect the care which may conquer, in its beginning, a disease that would in the end conquer him. Let him be as ready to acknowledge real disorders; as careful to avoid imaginary.

Health consists in a good digestion of the food; and free circulation of the blood. The appetite, and the condition of the stomach after eating, will shew the first; and the latter may be known best by the pulse.

That old person’s digestion is always good, who has a sharp but not voracious appetite; and who feels no pain, nor sickness after food. To preserve this, let him be content with somewhat less than he could eat at every meal: to keep the stomach in order, do not overload it.

The best time to feel the pulse is in a morning: a little after getting up; and before breakfast. It should be a rule never to omit this examination. A constant and regular attention to the pulse will shew its slightest variations; and when any such happen, let care be taken of the health.