Tag Archives: medicine

Non-Book Review: Dragon’s Blood & Willow Bark

Posted on March 20, 2016 by nathanalbright

Dragon’s Blood & Willow Bark: The Mysteries Of Medieval Medicine, by Toni Mount As someone who frequently reviews books for the De Re Militari [1], occasionally I see an odd book that is waiting to be reviewed and I decide … Continue reading →

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Book Review: How To Live In Fear

Posted on March 10, 2016 by nathanalbright

How To Live In Fear: Mastering The Art Of Freaking Out, by Lance Hahn [Note: This book was provided free of charge by BookLook/Thomas Nelson Publishers in exchange for an honest review.] One might think, looking at the title of … Continue reading →

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Book Review: A More Excellent Way To Be In Health

Posted on December 3, 2015 by nathanalbright

A More Excellent Way To Be In Health, by Henry W. Wright I must admit that I was not very enthusiastic to read this book, at least in part from its giant size and the fact that it was given … Continue reading →

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Someone’s Been Stealing My Ambien

Posted on July 22, 2015 by nathanalbright

At the outset, I would like to say that I do not take Ambien, or any other sleeping pills. My own efforts at finding herbal sleep aid have generally not gone well, for either they were totally ineffective against my … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Brother Cadfael’s Herb Garden

Posted on May 2, 2015 by nathanalbright

Brother Cadfael’s Herb Garden: An Illustrated Companion To Medieval Plants And Their Uses, by Rob Talbot & Robin Whiteman A book like this is pretty clear about who it appeals to. Are one of the following true about you: Do … Continue reading →

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