Iconoclastic and Constructive Criticisms of the Practice of Medicine

Iconoclastic and Constructive Criticisms of the Practice of Medicine is a book written by J. H. Tilden, a medical doctor who was known for his controversial views on the practice of medicine. In this book, Tilden presents a series of criticisms of the medical establishment and the way in which medicine is practiced.Tilden argues that the focus of modern medicine is on treating symptoms rather than addressing the underlying causes of disease. He believes that this approach is ineffective and often leads to the overuse of drugs and surgery, which can have harmful side effects.In addition to his criticisms, Tilden also provides constructive suggestions for how medicine can be improved. He advocates for a more holistic approach to healthcare, which takes into account the whole person, including their lifestyle, diet, and emotional well-being.Overall, Iconoclastic and Constructive Criticisms of the Practice of Medicine is a thought-provoking book that challenges readers to question the status quo in medicine and consider alternative approaches to healthcare.1910. Some of the philosophies of this work: �������An intelligent �������doing nothing' is the acme of medical science; the real business of a physician is not that of curing patients, it is a question of not killing; Nature is never engaged in a senseless and purposeless work of any kind: I do not infer that there is a ratiocinative guidance, simply the adjusting of needs to ends, the laws for which are resident and imminent in the needs.������� The author gives recommendations for the treatment of specific ailments and the maintenance of good general health.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.