The Way to Health and Long Life, Or, A Discourse of Temperance: Shewing how Every Man May Know His Own Constitution and Complection : as Also Discovering the Nature, Method, and Manner of Preparing All Foods Used in this Nation, Taken from Divers Authors Ancient and Modern, Likewise that Every Man Or Woman May be Their Own Doctor, with Directions to Preserve the Eye Sight, and the Use of Herbs, and Divers Other Curious MattersProvides a history of vegetarian existence, as well as, specific recipes for foods that tend to support a healthy lifestyle. Touches on the advantages of living outside the cities, giving a layperson's view of infections and diseases, and how they are transmitted. Everything from caring for one's teeth to healthy relationships in one's life are part of the formula for Tryon's path to health, long life and happiness. It also includes a list of English herbs with which tea can be made, although the author concedes that using these herbs to make liquor is "better for English constitutions than tea." |
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