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

** "Fat and Blood" by S. Weir Mitchell is a late 19th-century scientific essay where the author shares a comprehensive method of treating neurasthenia and hysteria. It tells of a healthcare approach centered on the importance of rest, food, and alternative therapies like massage and electricity to help patients recover. The essay begins by introducing the author’s successful clinical methods for restoring energy in patients suffering from different illnesses, especially women showing signs of nervous exhaustion. He describes his experience with patients who have had many treatments without success, highlighting the importance of complete rest, rich diets, and therapeutic manipulation. This sets up a systematic and holistic treatment plan designed to tackle the complex physical and emotional needs of those suffering from neurasthenia. **