The Story of Our Health Message -- Study Guide

“The Times of this Ignorance” (13-27)

1. At the turn of the nineteenth century George Washington was treated not by a physician, but by a __________________ in his final illness. (13) SHM-SG 4.2

2. What was Washington’s last request? (13)

SHM-SG 4.3

3. What were six drugs in common use as medications in 1858? (17)

SHM-SG 4.4

4. Trace the development of a cure for fevers. (18, 19)

SHM-SG 4.5

5. __________________ was recommended for disease of the lungs (22) SHM-SG 4.6

6. Name four foods used by many in the 1840s to “sharpen the appetite.” (24)

SHM-SG 4.7

7. Briefly review the experiences of J. N. Loughborough and J. N. Andrews regarding their diet prior to health reform. (24-26)

SHM-SG 4.8