Age Quote by Joseph Lyons
“It sloweth age, it strengtheneth youth, it helpeth digestion, it abandoneth melancholie, it relisheth the heart, it lighteneth the mind, it quickenth the spirits, it keepeth and preserveth the head from whirling, the eyes from dazzling, the tongue from lisping, the mouth from snaffling, the teeth from chattering and the throat from rattling; it keepeth the stomach from wambling, the heart from swelling, the hands from shivering, the sinews from shrinking, the veins from crumbling, the bones from aching, and the marrow from soaking.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Unknown 19th‑century health pamphlet, 1850
A list of remedies claims to protect the body and mind from various ailments.
In simple terms: Various cures for body and mind.
Key Takeaway
Consider holistic health.
Themes
health
well‑being
body mind
Mood
skeptical
curious
Type
historical
practical
When to use this quote
- daily routine
- stress management
- aging
- digestive health
Key Concepts
holistic medicine
vices
historical remedies
Questions to Reflect On
- Which remedies seem plausible?
- How to verify health claims?
A Different Perspective
Many claims lack scientific evidence.
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