Fat and Blood / An Essay on the Treatment of Certain Forms of Neurasthenia and Hysteria

A groundbreaking and controversial medical manifesto that sought to conquer the mysterious ailments of nervous exhaustion and hysteria. By advocating for complete rest, isolation, and dramatic dietary changes, it prescribed a radical resetting of the human machine. The stark methodologies outlined within offer a fascinating, sometimes unsettling window into the historical treatment of mental and p...