Chapter 1 - Anatomy
· Anatomy
· Structure of the body
· Chemical Properties of the Body
· Physical Properties of the Body
· Vital Properties of the Body
· The Human Skeleton - Diagram
· Anatomy of the Bones
· Bones of the Head
· Bones of the Trunk
· Bones of the Upper Extremities
· Bones of the Lower Extremities
· The joints
· Uses of the Bones
· The Muscles
· The Muscles - Front Diagram
· The Muscles - Back Diagram
· The Teeth
· Uses of the Teeth
· Digestive Organs
· Urinary System
· Respiratory Organs
· Organs of Circulation
· Absorbent Vessels
· Organs of Secretion
· Vocal Organs
· The Skin
· The Nervous System
· Organs of Sight
· Organs of Hearing
Chapter 2 - Hygiene
· Life, the Infancy of Being
· Nervous System
· Anatomy - Diagram 1
· Anatomy - Diagram 2
· Anatomy - Diagram 3
· Anatomy - Diagram 4
· Anatomy - Diagram 5
· Anatomy - Diagram 6
· How the Mind Gets Knowledge
· Sensations
· Blood Pressure
· Nerves of the Human Body - Diagram
· Sympathetic Nervous System
· Food and Digestion
· Nature and Destination of Food
· Cost of Food
· Amount of Food Taken
· Animal and Vegetable Food
· Proportions of Animal and Vegetable Food
· Tea and Coffee
· Water
· Exercise
· Passive Exercise
· Rest and Sleep
· Objects of Clothing
· Bathing and Cleanliness
· Air and Ventilation
Chapter 3 - Temperament,
Constitution of the Body,
Symptoms of Diseases
· Introduction
· Medication and Temperaments
· The Constitution
· How to Examine a Patient
· Explanatory Table of Symptoms
· Temperature of the Body
· Sickness During Life
· Human Longevity
· Strength and Warmth from Food and Drink
· Weight of the Human Body
· Diagram of Symptoms
· Diagram of Symptoms
· Diagram of Symptoms
· Diagram of Symptoms
· Diagram of Symptoms
· Diagram of Symptoms
· Symptoms of Different Diseases
Chapter 4 - Skin Diseases
· Introduction to Skin Diseases
· Congestive Inflammation of the Skin
· Measles
· Scarlet Fever
· Smallpox Vaccination
· Smallpox Illustration
· Smallpox Variola
· Varioloid
· Chicken Pox
· Image of Erysipelas & Inflammatory Blush
· Cow Pox
· Erysipelas
· Nettle Rash
· Rose Rash
· Inflammatory Blush
· Watery Pimples
· Eczema and Salt Rheum
· Shingles
· Itch
· Rupia
· Pemphigus
· Mattery Pimples
· Crusted Tetter
· Papulous Scall
· Scaly Eruptions
· Leprosy
· Psoriasis
· Pityriasis
· Dry Pimples
· Lupus
· Warts and Corns
· Mother's Marks
· Nerves of the Skin
· Color of the Skin
· Disorders of the Sweat Glands
· Disorders of the Oil Glands and Tubes
· Barber's Itch
· Disorders of the Hair and Tubes
· Lice
· BedBugs
· Freckles
· Corns
· Bunions
· Dandruff
· Baldness
· Gypsy Moth and Brown Tail Moth
· Red Nose
Chapter 5 - Diseases of the Brain
· A Picture of Perfect Health - Diagram
· Muscles of the Neck and Face - Diagram 1
· Muscles of the Neck and Face - Diagram 2
· Internal View of Base of Cranium - Diagram
· Cross-section of Head - Diagram
· Base of the Brain - Diagram
· Cross-section of Head - Diagram
· View of Skull - Diagram
· Introduction to Diseases of the Brain and Nerves
· Inflammation of the Dura Mater
· Inflammation of the Arachnoid and Pia Mater
· Brain Fever
· Softening of the Brain
· Abscess of the Brain
· Induration of the Brain
· Tumors of the Brain
· Delirium Tremens
· Inebriety
· Effects of Alcohol on Stomach and Kidneys - Diagram
· Effects of Alcohol on Stomach and Kidneys
· Enlargement of the Brain
· Shrinking of the Brain
· Water in the Head
· Dropsy of the Brain
· CerebroSpinal Fever
· Diseases of the Spinal Cord
· Inflammation of the Spinal Cord
· Apoplexy
· Sunstroke
· Paralysis
· Paralysis of One Side of the Body
· Paralysis of Lower Part of the Body
· Local Palsy
· Shaking Palsy
· Lead Palsy
· Hydrophobia
· Muscular and Nervous Derangements from Wounds
· Locked Jaw
· Epilepsy
· Catalepsy
· St. Vitus' Dance
· Chronic Chorea
· Cramps
· Pains of Nerves
· Tic Douloureux
· Hemicrania
· Sciatica
· Insanity
· Melancholy
· Monomania
· Mania
· Dementia
· Idiocy
· Hypochondria
· Hiccough
· Fainting
· Dizziness of the Head
· Nightmare
· Headaches
· Locomotor Ataxia
· Neurasthenia
· Neuritis
Chapter 6 - Diseases of the Throat
· Nasal Catarrh
· Pharyngitis
· Laryngitis
· Acute Laryngitis
· Chronic Laryngitis
· Laryngitis Sicca
· Symptomatic Laryngitis
· Tuberculosis of the Larynx
· Hare Lip
· Elongation of the Uvula
· Tonsilitis
· Chronic Inflammation of the Tonsils
· A Cold. – Influenza
· La Grippe
· Acute Inflammation of the Epiglottis
· Mumps
· Adenoids and Enlarged Tonsils
Chapter 7 - Diseases of the Chest
· Consumption
· Consumption - First Stage
· Consumption - Second Stage
· Consumption - Third Stage
· Causes of Consumption
· Bacterial Invasion
· Classes of Bacteria
· Exciting Causes of Consumption
· Treatment of Consumption
· Diet in Consurnption
· Acute Bronchitis
· Chronic Bronchitis
· Emphysema
· Swelling of the Lungs
· Pulmonary Apoplexy
· Air in the Chest
· Water in the Chest
· Pleurisy
· Lungs and Their Diseases - Diagram
· Charts of Various Lung Diseases - Diagram
· Pneumonia
· Typhoid Pneumonia
· Broncho Pneumonia
· Other Forms of Lung Inflammation
· Asthma
· Hay Fever
· Thyroid Gland
Chapter 8 - Diseases of the Heart
· Introduction to Heart Diseases
· Impulse of the Heart
· Sounds of the Heart
· Percussion Sounds
· Altered Sounds of the Heart
· Enlargement of the Ventricles
· Dilatation of the Ventricles
· Interior of Lungs, Liver, Heart, and Stomach - Diagram
· Hypertrophy with Slight Dilatation
· Dilatation with Slight Hypertrophy
· Tumors of the Heart
· Softening of the Heart
· Induration of the Heart
· Fatty Degeneration of the Heart
· Shrinking of the Heart
· Acute Inflammation of the Heart Case
· Chronic Inflammation of the Heart Case
· Carditis
· Inflammation of the Lining of the Heart
· Chronic Inflammation of the Lining of the Heart
· Disease of the Semi Lunar Valves
· Disease of the Mitral Valves
· Water in the Heart Case
· Palpitation of the Heart
· Neuralgia of the Heart
· Polypus of the Heart
· Displacement of the Heart
Chapter 9 - Abdominal Diseases
· Introduction to Diseases of the Abdominal Cavity
· Acute Inflammation of the Liver
· Chronic Inflammation of the Liver
· Congestion of the Liver
· Passive Congestion of the Liver
· Cirrhosis of the Liver
· Acute Inflammation of the Spleen
· Chronic Inflammation of the Spleen
· Jaundice
· Gall Stones
· Acute Inflammation of the Stomach
· Chronic Inflammation of the Stomach
· Indigestion/Dyspepsia
· Heart Burn
· Cramps in the stomach
· Water Brash
· Vomiting
· Seasickness
· Milk Sickness
· Acute Inflammation of the Peritoneum
· Chronic Inflammation of the Peritoneum
· Acute Inflammation of the Bowels
· Chronic Inflammation of the Bowels
· Appendicitis
· Cancer of the Intestine
· Intestinal Obstruction
· Colic
· Air Swellings
· Bilious Colic
· Painters' Colic
· Constistipation
· Piles/Hemorrhoids
· Diarrhea
· Chronic Diarrhea
· Cholera Morbus
· Asiatic Cholera
· Dysentery
· Chronic Dysentery
· Worms
· Acute Inflamation of the Kidneys
· Chronic Inflamation of the Kidneys
· Acute Inflammation of the Bladder
· Chronic Inflammation of the Bladder
· Disease of the Supra Renal Capsules
· Bright's Disease
· Simple Home Tests for Urine - Diagram
· Diabetes
· Bleeding from the Kidneys
· Suppresion of Urine
· Retention of Urine
· Inability to Hold Urine
· Gravel
· Uric Acid Gravel
· Phosphatic Deposits
· Oxalic Deposits
· Urate of Ammonia Deposits
· Hippuric Acid Deposits
· Cystine Deposits
· Bladder Stones
· Dropsy of the Belly
· General Dropsy
· Uremia
Chapter 10 - Venereal Diseases
· Introduction to Venereal Diseases
· Pox/Syphilis
· Scrofula
· Clap
· SelfPollution/Masturbation
Chapter 11 - Female Diseases
· Introduction to Female Diseases
· Inflammation of the Neck of the Womb
· Inflammation of the Ovaries
· Whites
· Absence of the Menses
· Profuse Menstruation
· Painful Menstruation
· Green Sickness
· Cessation of the Menses
· Hysteria
· Polypus of the Womb
· Uterine Hydatids
· Inflammation of the Womb
· Falling of the Womb
· Falling Over of the Womb
· Tumors of the Womb
· Cancer of the Womb
· Ovarian Tumors
· Inflammation of the Fallopian Tubes
· Inflammation of the Vagina
· Itching of the External Parts
· Tubal Pregnancy
· Sterility
· Midwifery
· Miscarriage
· Abortion
· Prevention of Pregnancy
· Labor
· Antiseptic Dressings
· Milk Leg
· Child Bed Fever
· Puerperal Convulsions
· Hemorrhage
· Nursing Sore Mouth
· Broken Breast
· Sore Nipples
· Sex of Child, How to Regulate Before Birth
Chapter 12 - Care of Children and their Diseases
· Care of Children and Diseases
· How to Nurse Sick Children
· Inflammation of the Mouth
· Inflammation of the Gums
· Canker of the Mouth
· Difficult Teeth Cutting
· Croup
· Spasm of the Glottis
· Whooping Cough
· Diarrhoea
· Summer Complaint
· Colic
· Falling of the Bowel
· Gastric Fevor
· Rickets
· Mesenteric Disease
· Blue Disease
· Fits
Chapter 13 - Diseases of the General System and Miscellaneous Diseases
· Introduction to Diseases of the General System and Miscellaneous Diseases
· Blood Aneamia
· Chlorosis
· Leucocytosis
· Bacterialogy
· Fever
· Typhoid
· Typhoid Fever
· Prevention of Typhoid
· Bilious Remittent Fever
· Congestive Fever
· Fever and Ague
· Yellow Fever
· Rheumatism
· Gout
· Scrofula
· Scurvy
· Purple Disease
· Diphtheria
· Canker
· Bubonic Plague
· Hookworm
Chapter 14 - Old Age and Its Diseases
· Changes Occurring in Advanced Life
· Medical Treatment of the Old
· Diseases of the Old
· Bronchial Flux
Chapter 15 - Accidents
· Apparent Death from Noxious Vapors
· Drowning
· Lightning
· Hanging
· Fire
· Water
· Poisoning and Antidotes
· Mineral Poisoning
· Vegetable and Other Poisons
· How to Lift and Transport the Sick and Injured - Diagram
Chapter 16 - Flies and Mosquitoes
· Flies and Mosquitoes
Chapter 17 - Surgical Diseases
· Modern Surgery
· Inflammation
· Suppuration and Abscess
· Mortification
· Pyaemia
· Ulceration and Ulcers
· Boils
· Carbuncle
· Malignant Pustule
· Burns and Scalds
· Frost Bite
· Chilblains
· Mechanical,Injuries
· Septic Wounds
· Incised Wounds
· Rules for Examining and Dressing Wounds
· Antiseptic Dressings
· Way Wounds Unite
· Punctured Wounds
· Lacerated Wounds
· Granulation and Scarification
· Gunshot Wounds
· Poisoned Wounds
· Fractures
· Way Broken Bones Unite
· Dislocations
· Different Diseases of Bones
· Pereostitis
· Necrosis
· Coxalgia
· White Swelling
· Bunions
· Whitlow
· Stiff Joint
· Tumors
· Cancer
· Polypus
· Piles
· Wens
· Aneurisms
· Bronchocele
· Water in the Scrotum
· Blood in the Scrotum
· Phlebitis
· Varicose Veins
· Hernia
· Varicocele
· Deformities and Irritations of the Spine
· Wry Neck
· Foreign Bodies in the Eye
· Stye
· Inflammation of the Edge of the Eyelids
· Disorder of the Lashes
· Ptosis
· Chronic Inflammation of the Lachrymal Sac
· Opthalmia
· Inflammation of the Cornea
· Inflammation of the Iris
· Weakness of Sight
· Imperfect Vision
· Short and Long Sight
· Squinting
· Affections of the Ear
· Inflammation of the Meatus
· Wax in the Ear
· Earache
· Inflammation of the Tympanum, Deafness
· Bleeding from the Nose
· Ingrowing Toe Nail
· Chafing and Excoriation
· Foreign Substances
· Bleeding from Wounds
· Proud Flesh
· Ambrine
· Compression of Arteries to Stop the Flow of Blood
· Anesthetics
· Care of the Teeth
· Rotting of the Teeth
· Tooth-Ache
· Filling Teeth
· The First Teeth
· Cleaning the Teeth
· Ulcer of the Stomach
· Glanders
· X-Ray
· Radium
· Trachoma
· Arterio-Sclerosis
· Flatfoot
· Riggs' Disease
· Bandages
Chapter 18 - Homeopathic Treatment of Diseases
· Forms of Medicine for Administration
· Selecting and Using Remedies
· General Considerations
· Diseases of the Ear
· Diseases of the Eye and Eyelids
· Diseases of the Respiratory Organs
· Baldness
· Ringworm
· Blackheads
· Erysipelas
· Prickly Heat
· Malignant Pustule
· Skin Diseases
· Diseases of the Digestive Organs
· Diseases of Organs of Circulation
· Diseases of the GenitoUrinary Organs
· Diseases of Infants and Children
· Diseases of Women
· Surgical Diseases
· Diseases of the General System and Miscellaneous Diseases
· Diseases of the Nervous System
Chapter 19 - Osteopathy
· Osteopathy
Chapter 20 - Hydropathic Treatment
· Processes of Hydropathic Treatment
· Different Baths
· Sea Bathing
· Injections
· Rules for Using Water
· Wet Bandages and Compresses
· Wet Sheet Pack
· Wet Dress
· Half Pack
· Folded Wet Sheet
· Rubbing Wet Sheet
· Douche
· Shower
· Cataract
· Hose
· Pail Douche
· Wave
· Half Bath
· Plunge
· Head
· Leg
· Sitz
· Wash Tub
· Sponge
· Wash Down
· Foot
· Nose
· Eye and Ear and Mouth Baths
· Oral Bath
· Fletcherism
Chapter 21 - Domestic Management of the Sick Room
· Choice of the Sick Room
· Fumigation
· Freezing Mixtures
· Attendants
· Prognostics
· Bed Sores
· Diet in Disease and Convalescence
· Fluid Aliments
Chapter 22 - Art and Science of Cooking for the Sick Room
· Cookery for the Sickroom
· Occupational Diseases
Chapter 24 - Dieting in Regard to Health
· Dieting in Regard to Health
Chapter 25 - Dieting in Disease
· Dieting in Disease
Chapter 26 - Bathing - Russian, Turkish, Vapor and Other Baths
· Bathing - Russian, Turkish, Vapor, and Other Baths
Chapter 27 - Introduction to Medicinals
· Lemon
· Tomato
· Pumpkin
· Beet Remedy
· Cayenne Pepper
· White Pond Lily
· Materia Medica
· Articles to Accompany a Medicine Chest
· Doses, Weights, etc.
· French Dosage
· Tinctures
· Infusions
Chapter 29 - Proprietary and Patent Medicines
· Proprietary and Patent Medicines
Chapter 30 - What to Do In Case of Accidents
· What to Do in Case of Fire
· What to Do in Case of Bodily Injury
· Burns and Scalds
· Foreign Bodies in Eye, Nose, Ear and Throat
· Machinery and Railroad Accidents
· Electricity Accidents
· Artificial Respiration
· Drowning
· Suffocation
· Broken Bones - Fractures
· Bleeding
· Wounds
· Wound Dressing Hints
· Poisoned Wounds
· Shock
· Dressing of Wounds
· Transportation of Injured
· Bandages
· Miscellaneous
Chapter 31 - The Woman Beautiful
· A Treatise on How to Keep Young
Chapter 32 - Physical Culture
· Physical Culture - Eugene Sandow portrait
· Gymnastics
· Dumb-bell Exercise
· A Student of Physical Culture
· Jiu-Jitsu
· Jiu-Jitsu Lessons 1
· Jiu-Jitsu Lessons 2
· Jiu-Jitsu Lessons 3
· Jiu-Jitsu Lessons 4
· Jiu-Jitsu Lessons 5
· Jiu-Jitsu Lessons 6
· Jiu-Jitsu Lessons 7
· Jiu-Jitsu Lessons 8
· Jiu-Jitsu Lessons 9
· Jiu-Jitsu Lessons 10
· Jiu-Jitsu Lessons 11
· Jiu-Jitsu Lessons 12
· Bed Gymnastics
· The Whitely Exerciser
Chapter 33 - Phrenology
· Definition of Phrenology
· Location of the Organs - Diagram 1
· Location of the Organs - Diagram 2
· Introduction to Phrenology
· The Groups and Their Functions
· Definition of the Organs
Chapter 34 - Veterinary Medicine
· Introduction to Veterinary Medicine
· Definitions
· The Pulse
· Respiratory Organs
· Temperature
· General Diseases Common to all Animals
· General Plethora
· Anemia
· Blood Poisoning
· Anthrax
· Expressions Peculiar to Animals
· Rabies Hydrophobia
· Glanders
· Tuberculosis
· Lockjaw
· Pox Variola
· Lump jaw
· Horse Ail
· Epizootic
· Pneumonia
· Distemper
· Texan Cattle Fever
· Foot and Mouth Disease
· Hemorrhage
· General Inflammation
· Catarrh
· Sore Throat
· Bronchitis
· Heaves
· Asthma
· Emphysema
· Lung Fever, Pneumonia
· Catarrhal, Bronchial, or Lobular Pneumonia
· Pleurisy
· Hydrothorax
· Diseases of the Heart and Blood Vessels
· Disorders of Organs of Digestion
· Pharyngitis
· Paralysis of the Muscles of Swallowing
· Choking
· Crib Biting and Wind Sucking in Horses
· Disorders of the Stomach
· Dieases of the Intestines
· Inflammation of the Bowels
· Diseases of Urinary Organs
· Diseases of the Nervous System
· Diseases of the Spinal Cord
· Diseases of the Skin
· Diseased Conditions of the Joints
· Diseases of the Foot
· Shoeing
· Parasitic Diseases
Chapter 35 - Veterinary Appendix
· Methods of Giving Medicines to Animals
· Medicines and their Doses
· Prescriptions
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