Greco-Roman Medicine and What It Can Teach Us Today

A doctor explores how ancient medical practices can be applied to modern heath issues and illnesses.

There can be little doubt that the Romans experienced many of the illnesses that are still encountered today, and individuals have always had to decide how best to deal with their health-related concerns. The Roman Empire was an amalgam of many cultures, often with dissimilar ideas and beliefs. The Greek impact on health was particularly dominant and, therefore, this book focuses on Greco-Rom...