How Ancient Healing Governs Modern Therapeutics (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169810006)

""How Ancient Healing Governs Modern Therapeutics"" is a book written by Kleanthes A. Ligeros that explores the relationship between ancient healing practices and modern therapeutic methods. The book delves into the history and philosophy of ancient healing practices, such as Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Greek medicine, and how they have influenced modern medical practices. The author discusses the principles and techniques of these ancient practices and how they can be applied in modern medicine to promote holistic healing and wellness. The book also examines the limitations and challenges of modern medicine and how incorporating ancient healing practices can help to address these issues. Overall, ""How Ancient Healing Governs Modern Therapeutics"" provides a comprehensive overview of the intersection between ancient and modern healing practices and offers insights into how they can work together to improve patient outcomes.1930. The contribution of Hellenic science to modern medicine and scientific progress. Contents: Greece, the torch bearer; man's incessant struggle for adequate healing; ancient healing, the parent of modern medicine; ancient healing versus modern therapeutics; medicine and therapeutics, a creation of Hellenism; value of Hellenic science to general medicine; traditional medicine; on the origin of Greek healing; famous Greek healers of the Heroic Age; Homeric period of medicine; general Homeric healing and therapeutics; Homer's special practice of applied medicine and therapeutics; religious period Hellenic medicine; a survey of the transitional or preparatory period; Latro Philosophic period of medicine; precursors of Hippocrates; Hippocrates, his work, accomplishments and teachings on surgery and dislocations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Kleanthes A. Ligeros
ISBN-10: 1169810004
ISBN-13: 9781169810006
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 568
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 3.51lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 1.25d