"The Art of Preserving Health: A Poem" by John Armstrong, guides readers through a journey of physical and mental wellness in the mid-1700s. This philosophical poem uses poetic language to highlight the importance of nature, surroundings, food choices, and activity in keeping a healthy life. It starts by calling on Hygeia, the goddess of health, and soon goes into the importance of clean air and leaving populated areas for natural spaces. It uses a mix of beauty and advice to explore the link between our bodies and minds, recommending a way of living that incorporates the natural world.
The art of preserving health: A poem
By John Armstrong
Explore how clean air, healthy eating, and mindful living come together in a poetic quest for wellness, written centuries ago.
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About the AuthorDr. John Armstrong (1709–1779) was a physician, poet, and satirist. He was born at Castleton Manse, the son of Robert Armstrong, minister of Castleton, Roxburghshire, Scotland John studied medicine and gained his MD at the renowned University of Edinburgh before establishing a successful medical practice in London.
Dr. John Armstrong (1709–1779) was a physician, poet, and satirist. He was born at Castleton Manse, the son of Robert Armstrong, minister of Castleton, Roxburghshire, Scotland John studied medicine and gained his MD at the renowned University of Edinburgh before establishing a successful medical practice in London.
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