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Chapter 1: THE EASTERN, OR TURKISH BATH: Its History, Revival in Britain, AND APPLICATION TO THE PURPOSES OF HEALTH.
By Sir Erasmus Wilson
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The author surveys the history and modern revival in Britain of a traditional Eastern heated steam bath, describes its physiological effects—skin cleansing, increased perspiration, muscular relaxation, and improved circulation—provides practical guidance on construction, ventilation and safe temperature use, discusses therapeutic indications and precautions, and urges adoption of such baths as a social hygiene practice and a medical adjunct, drawing on personal experience and appeals to physicians to help establish accessible facilities for health and prevention.

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Title: The eastern or Turkish bath

its history, revival in Britain, and application to the purposes of health

Author: Sir Erasmus Wilson

Release date: March 1, 2019 [eBook #58990]

Language: English

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THE

EASTERN,

OR

TURKISH BATH.

THE
EASTERN,
OR
TURKISH BATH:

Its History, Revival in Britain,
AND
APPLICATION TO THE PURPOSES
OF
HEALTH.

BY

ERASMUS WILSON, F.R.S.

LONDON:
JOHN CHURCHILL, NEW BURLINGTON STREET.
MDCCCLXI.