Ben Rhydding : the principles of hydropathy and the compressed-air bath / by a graduate of the Edinburgh University [James Baird]; together with a chapter on the improved Roman or Turkish bath.

Date:
1861
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Credit: Ben Rhydding : the principles of hydropathy and the compressed-air bath / by a graduate of the Edinburgh University [James Baird]; together with a chapter on the improved Roman or Turkish bath. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    braced, by the cold douche.—All those advantages to be obtained by the ordinary hot baths are to be had in an increased degree by the Turkish Bath; and whether the inequality of circulation, and diseases arising from it, be attributed to organic change or to nervous derangement, a direct and immediate equality of circulation is brought about by the Turkish Bath. It will be observed, then, that cases of internal congestion, chronic and scrofulous inflammation, of congestion even of the vessels of the skin, must be immediately acted on by the Turkish Bath ; whilst it secures a degree of cleanliness unattainable by any other expedient, cleaning the inside of the skin as effectually as any other ablution cleanses the outside. It leaves behind an elastic state of tendons, and a vigorous strength of muscle, thus contributing to the restoration, or the preservation, or the enjoyment of health.’ ”]