Salerno

A Escola de Salerno foi fundada no século IX. Apesar da época em que nasceu, juntou vários credos, em nome do ensino médico, sendo considerada como o "tubo de ensaio" das Universidades europeias medievais. O seu regime rezava assim:

The whole school of Salerno wrote for the English king:
If you want to be healthy, if you want to remain sound,
Take away your heavy cares, and refain from anger,
Be sparing of undiluted wine, eat little, get up
After eating fine food, avoid afternoon naps,
Do not retain your urine nor tightly compress your anus.
Do these things well, and you shall live along time.
Should you need physicians, these three doctors will suffice:
A joyful mind, rest and a moderate diet.
In the morning, upon rising, wash your hands and face with cold water;
Move around a while and stretch your limbs;
Comb your hair and brush your teeth. These things
Relax your brain and other parts of your body.
After your bath keep warm; stand or walk around after a meal;
go slowly if you are of cool temperament.

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