Project Gutenberg 2009-09-27 Public domain in the USA. 212 Hill, John 1775 Seymour, Juliana-Susannah Bardana, Hypochrondriasis, Sir Crine, George Uvedale, Christian 74007434 Hypochondriasis: A Practical Treatise (1766) E-text prepared by Tor Martin Kristiansen, Joseph Cooper, Stephanie Eason, "Hypochondriasis: A Practical Treatise (1766) by John Hill" is a scientific publication written during the mid-18th century. This work addresses the complex psychological and physiological condition known as hypochondriasis, which was commonly recognized in that era. Hill presents a comprehensive overview of the condition's nature, symptoms, and potential remedies, providing valuable insights into early medical understanding of mental and physical health. In the treatise, Hill outlines the symptoms of hypochondriasis, describing it as a real and serious disorder that primarily afflicts sedentary individuals, particularly those engaged in deep mental work, such as philosophers and theologians. He identifies lowness of spirits, a disinterest in activities, and physical discomfort as key indicators of the condition. Additionally, Hill discusses various causes, including environmental factors and lifestyle choices. He advocates for a regimen of gentle exercise, a suitable diet free from certain stimulants and irritants, and the use of herbal remedies like "Spleen-Wort" for alleviating symptoms. Although his work compiles existing knowledge rather than introducing revolutionary ideas, it serves as an important historical document that reflects medical thought in the 18th century. (This is an automatically generated summary.) http://book.klll.cc/files/30099/30099-h/images/title.png Reading ease score: 52.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Medicine -- Early works to 1800 Hypochondria -- Early works to 1900 RC Text Category: History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750) Category: Health & Medicine Category: Psychiatry/Psychology 112062 2025-08-12T10:32:31.930205 text/html 88456 2024-10-24T20:23:17 text/html 212741 2025-08-12T10:32:38.777655 application/epub+zip 211873 2025-08-12T10:32:35.366698 application/epub+zip 113066 2025-08-12T10:32:34.021692 application/epub+zip 407346 2025-08-12T10:32:40.946679 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 391753 2025-08-12T10:32:37.658690 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 194958 2022-09-14T04:28:46.985897 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 93506 2025-08-12T10:32:31.479229 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 73635 2024-10-24T20:23:17 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16994 2025-08-12T10:32:41.089636 application/rdf+xml 19006 2025-08-12T10:32:34.534663 image/jpeg 4228 2025-08-12T10:32:34.278664 image/jpeg 201747 2025-08-12T10:32:31.963697 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia