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A History of the Medicinal Springs at Saratoga and Ballstown: Being a Brief Account of the Situation, Composition, Operation, and Effects, of Those ... They Are Beneficial, or Injurious, and Di
Discover the story behind America's famous medicinal waters and how they were believed to aid health.
This concise volume surveys the Saratoga and Ballstown springs, detailing where they lie, what they contain, and how their waters were thought to affect the body. It explains the minerals—iron, salt, and earthy materials—present in the waters, and how they were believed to work with the body to relieve various ailments. The text also covers practical uses, bathing and drinking practices, and cautions about when these waters can be helpful or harmful. Written with the goal of shared understanding, it blends description with practical guidance for those curious about historical spa traditions.
The book presents a catalog of diseases and conditions, with directions for using or applying the waters in each case. It discusses the role of fixed air, the effects of different bath types, and the importance of medical advice in treatment plans. As a historical account, it also notes the reception of these waters by settlers and visitors and the evolving ideas about their effects.
Learn how the springs are described, located, and classified into two main groups. Understand what minerals and impurities were believed to influence health and how they were thought to act. See how bathing, drinking, and showering were used as treatment options and their cautions. Explore the historical context and the cautious, often debated reception of these remedies. Ideal for readers of early American medical history, spa-era curiosities, and historical health guides.
This concise volume surveys the Saratoga and Ballstown springs, detailing where they lie, what they contain, and how their waters were thought to affect the body. It explains the minerals—iron, salt, and earthy materials—present in the waters, and how they were believed to work with the body to relieve various ailments. The text also covers practical uses, bathing and drinking practices, and cautions about when these waters can be helpful or harmful. Written with the goal of shared understanding, it blends description with practical guidance for those curious about historical spa traditions.
The book presents a catalog of diseases and conditions, with directions for using or applying the waters in each case. It discusses the role of fixed air, the effects of different bath types, and the importance of medical advice in treatment plans. As a historical account, it also notes the reception of these waters by settlers and visitors and the evolving ideas about their effects.
Learn how the springs are described, located, and classified into two main groups. Understand what minerals and impurities were believed to influence health and how they were thought to act. See how bathing, drinking, and showering were used as treatment options and their cautions. Explore the historical context and the cautious, often debated reception of these remedies. Ideal for readers of early American medical history, spa-era curiosities, and historical health guides.
28 pages, Paperback
Published October 5, 2018
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