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Greco-Roman Medicine and What It Can Teach Us Today by Nick Summerton

Description: Greco-Roman Medicine and What It Can Teach Us Todayby Nick Summerton Imprint: Pen and Sword Archaeology 208 Pages, 6.1 x 9.1 in, 45 color & black and white illustrations Hardcover9781526752871December 2021 There can be little doubt that the Romans experienced many of the illnesses that are still encountered today, and individuals have always had to decide how best to deal with their health-related concerns. The Roman Empire was an amalgam of many cultures, often with dissimilar ideas and beliefs. The Greek impact on health was particularly dominant and, therefore, this book focuses on Greco-Roman medicine as it was practiced during the Pax Romana, the period between the accession of Augustus and the death of Marcus Aurelius. Drawing on ancient literature supplemented with evidence from archaeology, paleopathology, epigraphy and numismatics the Greco-Roman medical context is carefully examined. A particular focus is on the effectiveness of approaches to both preventing and treating a range of physical and psychological problems. Detailed consideration is also given to the ancient technical and hygienic achievements in addition to the place of healers within Roman society. Uniquely, within each chapter, the author draws on his own clinical and public health experience, combined with modern research findings, in assessing the continuing relevance of Greco-Roman medicine. For example, Galen`s focus on access to fresh air, movement, sensible eating and getting sufficient sleep matter as much today as they did in the past. Our classical forebears can also assist us in determining the best balances between prevention and treatment, centralized control and individual responsibility, as well as the most appropriate uses of technology, drugs and surgery. Some ancient pharmaceutical compounds are already showing promise in treating infections. In addition, practicing Stoicism and getting some locotherapy should be considered by anyone struggling to cope with the stresses and strains of modern life.

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Book Title: Greco-Roman Medicine and What It Can Teach Us Today

Narrative Type: Nonfiction

Publisher: Pen & Sword Archaeology

Original Language: English

Pages: 208

Publication Year: 2021

Format: Hard cover

Publication Date: 2021-11-08

Language: English

Author: Summerton, Nick

Features: Illustrated

Genre: Health, Treatments & Medicine, History

Topic: Medicine, Military History, Roman Wars

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