Practical observations concerning sea bathing. To which are added, remarks on the use of the warm bath / By A.P. Buchan.

  • Buchan, A. P. (Alexander Peter), 1764-1824.
Date:
1804
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Credit: Practical observations concerning sea bathing. To which are added, remarks on the use of the warm bath / By A.P. Buchan. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    adminiflration of Peruvian bark, and perhaps the ufe of wine. Breathing the pure air of the country is the only effectual means of counteracting this pre-difpofition to difeafe. A temporary change of fcene is alfo ufe- ful, by interrupting the cuftomary trains of thought, into which the mind, conftantly intent on the fame purfuits, and accuftomed to the monotonous routine of fimilar objects, is apt to fall; the pregnant fources whence complaints of the ftomach, and dejeCtion of fpirits, are generally derived. Even the trifling entertainments which are contrived at fuch places of public refort, in perpetual fuc- ceffion, to interefl the attention, and in which vifitors of every defcription are imperceptibly led to take fome part, effentially contribute to the fame falutary purpofe. An invalid will derive more benefit from refiding in a place, where he can have an opportunity of occafion- ally fharing in fome innocent amufement, than from moping in melancholy feclufion, in a fitu- ation where the purity of the air, and every other natural advantage, may be equal.