A Treatise of Cleanness in Meats and Drinks, of the Preparation of Food, the Excellency of Good Airs, and the Benefits of Clean Sweet Beds. Also of the Generation of Bugs, and Their Cure. To Which Is Added, a Short Discourse of the Pain in the Teeth, Shewing What Cause It Does Chiefly Proceed, and Also How to Prevent It.

In this compact guide, the author examines everyday habits that shape our health, from the way we choose and cook our meals to the quality of the air we breathe. He argues that clean, freshly boiled water and uncapped pots preserve the spirit of food, making it lighter on the stomach and more nourishing. The discussion also covers the virtues of simple staples such as bread, herbs, milk, and properly seasoned meat, showing how season and preparation affect both flavor and wellbeing.

Beyond the kitchen, the treatise turns to the bedroom, describing how sweet, clean beds—rather than feathered or infested ones—prevent the spread of vermin and promote restful sleep. A brief but practical section on toothache identifies common causes like excess strong drinks and offers preventive measures that rely on diet and hygiene rather than medicines. Throughout, the tone remains practical, offering clear instructions that listeners can apply to improve their daily life.