The Conservation of Youth and Defense of Age - Paperback

""The Conservation of Youth and Defense of Age"" is a book written by Arnaldus in the 12th century. It is a medical treatise that explores the concept of aging and offers advice on how to maintain youthfulness and prevent the effects of aging. The book is divided into two parts: the first part focuses on the preservation of youth, while the second part deals with the defense against old age. Arnaldus discusses various topics such as diet, exercise, sleep, and sexual activity, and how they affect the aging process. He also recommends various medicinal treatments and herbal remedies to combat the signs of aging. The book is written in Latin and is considered a valuable source of information on medieval medicine and the attitudes towards aging during that time period.1912. These are days when hygiene is earnestly preached, and, with somewhat abated zeal, is practiced. The fact that in the 13th century it was a popular and much appreciated study by the doctors and laymen of the Middle Ages deserves recognition, and most of the doctrines taught them can be safely followed now. The periodical starving cure as advised by Arnaldus is perhaps the method of which modern science accepts as particularly efficacious and advanced. This work embodies the matured advice of an experienced and popular physician of the 13th century. Written in Old English, it presents a good illustration of early 16th century English writing, spelling and book making.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.