The skilful physician containing directions for the preservation of a healthful condition, and approved remedies for all diseases and infirmities (outward or inward) incident to the body of man ... whereunto is added experimented instructions for the compounding of perfumes, also for the chusing and ordering of all kinds of wines, both in preserving the sound, and rectifying those that are prick'd : never before imparted to publick view.

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The skilful physician containing directions for the preservation of a healthful condition, and approved remedies for all diseases and infirmities (outward or inward) incident to the body of man ... whereunto is added experimented instructions for the compounding of perfumes, also for the chusing and ordering of all kinds of wines, both in preserving the sound, and rectifying those that are prick'd : never before imparted to publick view.
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Bahia (Brazil : State). Secretaria das Minas e Energia. Diretoria de Distribuição.
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London :: Printed by Tho. Maxey for Nath. Ekins ...,
1656.
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Medicine -- Early works to 1800.
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"The skilful physician containing directions for the preservation of a healthful condition, and approved remedies for all diseases and infirmities (outward or inward) incident to the body of man ... whereunto is added experimented instructions for the compounding of perfumes, also for the chusing and ordering of all kinds of wines, both in preserving the sound, and rectifying those that are prick'd : never before imparted to publick view." In the digital collection Early English Books Online 2. https://name.umdl.umich.edu/A35865.0001.001. University of Michigan Library Digital Collections. Accessed June 16, 2024.

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A very good Rule for Mans Health, to be used in every Month of the Year, written 1607.

In January use no Physick but warme clothing, cat warm meats, and drink White Wine fasting, it is wholsom.

In February forbear Physick and let∣ting of blood, take no cold for fear of A∣gues, which are easily gotten.

In March forbear grosse feeding, purge by Potions, Bathing or Blood-letting.

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In April Physick is good upon occasi∣on, except Nature wil remedy of it self.

In May rise early and walk in the fields with a light breakfast, and use Physick upon occasion.

In June, if Physick, take it early in the morning with small dyet; clarified whey with cold Herbs is very good.

In July use cold herbs, cold meats, no Physick, no extreme exercises, use Rivers rather then Bathes.

In August use moderate Dyet, beware of surfetting or cold after heat for fear of Plurisies, sleep not in the day.

In September use Physick if need re∣quire, and bathe or bleed, and use fruits if they be sound and ripe.

In October use hot meats and drinks to nourish blood, and beware of cold for fear of Agues.

In November use hot meats and drinks and wholsome Wine, provide warm clothing, and go dry foot.

In December use none but Kitchen Physick and warm clothing, use merry company, and good Hospitality.

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