Dolæus upon the cure of the gout by milk-diet To which is prefixed, an essay upon diet

"Dolæus upon the cure of the gout by milk-diet" written by Johann Doläus and William Stephens is a scientific publication that investigates treating gout with a milk diet. This book, from the early 1700s, aims to show that a diet based on milk can help people suffering from gout, a disease that causes pain, especially for rich individuals. It shares real stories, medical history research, and translations to explain this possible way to heal people. The book starts with William Stephens dedicating it to an important person. Then, there's an introduction explaining why they decided to translate and change Doläus' work to fit the people of the time. The writers are confident that the milk diet will help people with gout, and they share stories of people who felt better after trying it. The book stresses that it is necessary to carefully change our diet to prepare for the treatment. Readers are introduced to key ideas that back up the suggested cure, readying them for a thorough examination of the milk diet's methods and concepts as a cure for gout in future pieces of writing.