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Alcinous B. (Alcinous Burton) Jamison
1851–1938
A physician-inventor with a flair for the unconventional, this early 20th-century writer turned digestive health into a public cause. His books mix medical advice, strong opinions, and the restless energy of a man who moved between science, celebrity circles, and the occult.
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Intestinal irrigation : why, how and when to flush the colon
by Alcinous B. (Alcinous Burton) Jamison
About the author
Born on September 1, 1851, in Pennsylvania, he became an American physician, inventor of medical devices, and writer whose career ranged far beyond ordinary medical practice. He is best remembered for books on intestinal health and irrigation, including Intestinal Ills and Intestinal Irrigation, works that reflect the era's fascination with digestion, hygiene, and self-treatment.
His life was unusually varied. Alongside his medical writing, he was known in New York society and was also associated with occult interests, which helped make him a striking and somewhat controversial figure. That mix of medicine, invention, and fringe belief gives his work a distinctive place in the history of popular health writing.
Jamison died on November 15, 1938. Today, his books are often read as historical documents as much as practical manuals, offering a window into the hopes, anxieties, and health culture of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.