The Medieval Guide to Healthy Living by Katherine Harvey 9781836391845

The Medieval Guide to Healthy Living

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The Medieval Guide to Healthy Living by Katherine Harvey 9781836391845

The Medieval Guide to Healthy Living

Katherine Harvey

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Summary

We often think of medieval medicine as strange, unhygienic and unscientific, but "The Medieval Guide to Healthy Living" reveals a far richer story.

Long before modern wellness trends, people in the Middle Ages were actively thinking about how to live well. They followed detailed health regimens, balanced diet with exercise, considered the effects of emotions and sought to avoid illness through environmental awareness and routine care.

This book sheds light on the practical and surprisingly relatable ways medieval individuals cared for body and mind. Drawing from historical sources that echo today's wellness concerns, it offers a fresh, thoughtful view of a misunderstood era.

In understanding their world, we might see our own in a new, more connected light.

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Product Information

Title: The Medieval Guide to Healthy Living
Author: Katherine Harvey
ISBN: 9781836391845
Format: Hardback
Imprint: Reaktion Books
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Dimensions: 242 x 166 x 34 mm
Publication Date: 01 April, 2026
Pagination: 336 pages, 25 illustrations
Weight: 666 g

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