Thomsonian System of Practice: A Guide to Health and the Science of Medicine

The Thomsonian System of Medicine, pioneered by Samuel Thomson in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, represents a significant pivot in the approach to health care during a period dominated by complex and often hazardous medical practices. Born in 1769 in Alstead, New Hampshire, Thomson, who was largely self-taught, developed a medical philosophy rooted in simplicity, natural remedies, and the innate healing power of the human body. His system was not just a critique but an alternative to the prevailing medical orthodoxy, which he viewed as both ineffective and dangerous.