Medieval Wellness: From Beauty to Bloodletting, (Paperback)

<p><b>Dispelling myths of a dirty, superstitious Middle Ages, this entertaining volume explores medieval approaches to health and wellness.</b></p><p>Often maligned as an era of darkness and superstition, the Middle Ages in Europe have been stereotyped as lacking standards for basic hygiene, or, at the very least, for having a laughably simplistic approach to self-care and medicine. With wit and expert analysis, medievalist Larisa Grollemond explores everyday practices and beliefs of medieval life. She uncovers a world as nuanced and self-aware as our own while playfully connecting traditions from the Middle Ages to modern wellness culture.</p><ul><li>Challenges misconceptions of medieval Europe with engaging, evidence-based insights into hygiene and healthcare practices.</li><li>Answers popular questions about daily life, including bathing, cosmetics, contraception, and the realities of medieval medical treatments.</li><li>Features over 130 illustrations of illuminated manuscripts, medieval artifacts, and other art works that bring the past vividly to life.</li><li>Connects medieval wellness practices to contemporary self-care trends, offering surprising parallels and fresh perspective.</li></ul><p><b>If you think the Middle Ages were primitive and unsophisticated, this book will change your mind. With </b><i><b>Medieval Wellness</b></i><b>, you'll discover a world of care, curiosity, and complexity that will feel familiar to your own.</b></p>

• Medieval Wellness: From Beauty to Bloodletting, (Paperback)
• Author: Larisa Grollemond
• ISBN: 9798887120614
• Format: Paperback
• Publication Date: 2026-12-01
• Page Count: 176