Medicina Gymnastica / or, A treatise concerning the power of exercise, with respect to the animal oeconomy; and the great necessity of it in the cure of several distempers

A medical treatise argues that bodily exercise is a central therapeutic and preventive measure, often necessary when internal medicines fail. It contrasts treatments aimed at humors with those affecting solids and nerves, contending that regular activity strengthens the nervous system, raises natural heat, improves digestion and spirits, and can cure or relieve disorders such as chronic gout or persistent eye complaints when dietary, thermal, and regimen changes are applied. The author surveys different remedial methods—cold, warm baths, heat from exertion, and dietary restriction—advocating tailored, whole-body approaches and lifestyle modification alongside or instead of pharmacology.