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  • Title: Aspects of aging in georgian traditional medicine.
    Author: Shengelia R, Khelaia N, Chkhaidze Z, Gurgenidze M, Mamatsashvili T.
    Journal: Georgian Med News; 2005 Dec; (129):123-7. PubMed ID: 16444051.
    Abstract:
    The goal of the investigation was studying Georgian medicinal manuscripts of X-XVIII centuries in order to find out ideas of ancient authors regarding peculiarities of healthy lifestyle from the moment of birth till the elderly age. Results of analysis of Georgian medieval medicinal manuscripts allow us to conclude, that Caucasian longevity is determined not only by genetic, ecological, social and hygiene factors, but also by rational diet, proper treatment, remedies of plant origin and healthy lifestyle, existing in Caucasian cultural anthropology. Original schemes of diets and recipes, based on humoral theory and balanced by main characteristics of natural material are described.
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