title: [Izydor Nahumowicz (1800-1842) and his work on the salt springs of Druskininkai].
abstract: This article begins with a presentation of attractions of Druskininkai (formerly Druskieniki) in the first half of the 19th century. The life and scientific achievements of Izydor Nahumowicz (1800-1842), an eminent spa physician, are discussed. His treatise "Treatment with mineral waters in Druskininkai" (Grodno 1841) is presented in detail, as well as procedures preparing for treatment in Druskininkai with indications and contraindications for referring patients to this spa. Mention is made of the social life and entertainment in Druskininkai.
authors: Katedra Fizjoterapii Wydziału Nauk o Zdrowiu, Akademii Medycznej we Wroclawiu ul. Grunwaldzka 2, 50-355 Wrocław.
authors: Andrzej
authors: A
authors: Kierzek
authors: Jadwiga
authors: J
authors: Kuciel-Lewandowska
authors: Andrzej
authors: A
authors: Pozowski
authors: Małgorzata
authors: M
authors: Paprocka-Borowicz
authors: Marek
authors: M
authors: Rej
mesh_terms: D001452:Balneology / Q000266:history*; D006294:Health Resorts / Q000266:history*; D049672:History, 19th Century; D006801:Humans; D008900:Mineral Waters / Q000627:therapeutic use; D060985:Natural Springs; D011044:Poland
chemical_list: D008900:Mineral Waters