Felix von Niemeyer
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Felix von Niemeyer was a German internist born in Magdeburg
. He studied medicine at the University of Halle and in 1844 became a physician in Magdeburg. Later he was a professor of internal medicine at the University of Greifswald (from 1855), and at the University of Tübingen (from 1860). During the Franco-Prussian War
he served as a medical consultant.
Niemeyer is largely remembered for his written works, in particular his Handbuch der praktischen Medizin (Textbook of Practical Medicine), which was a very popular medical book in Germany. He is also known for espousing a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet
that was in essence a modification of the popular "Banting diet", a diet endorsed by William Banting
(1796–1878), an English undertaker.
In 1870, he was elected a foreign member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences
.
Magdeburg
Magdeburg , is the largest city and the capital city of the Bundesland of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. Magdeburg is situated on the Elbe River and was one of the most important medieval cities of Europe....
. He studied medicine at the University of Halle and in 1844 became a physician in Magdeburg. Later he was a professor of internal medicine at the University of Greifswald (from 1855), and at the University of Tübingen (from 1860). During the Franco-Prussian War
Franco-Prussian War
The Franco-Prussian War or Franco-German War, often referred to in France as the 1870 War was a conflict between the Second French Empire and the Kingdom of Prussia. Prussia was aided by the North German Confederation, of which it was a member, and the South German states of Baden, Württemberg and...
he served as a medical consultant.
Niemeyer is largely remembered for his written works, in particular his Handbuch der praktischen Medizin (Textbook of Practical Medicine), which was a very popular medical book in Germany. He is also known for espousing a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet
Low-carbohydrate diet
Low-carbohydrate diets or low-carb diets are dietary programs that restrict carbohydrate consumption usually for weight control or for the treatment of obesity. Foods high in digestible carbohydrates are limited or replaced with foods containing a higher percentage of proteins and fats...
that was in essence a modification of the popular "Banting diet", a diet endorsed by William Banting
William Banting
William Banting , was a formerly obese English undertaker who was the first to popularise a weight loss diet based on limiting intake of refined and easily digestible carbohydrates. He undertook his dietary changes at the suggestion of Dr...
(1796–1878), an English undertaker.
In 1870, he was elected a foreign member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences
Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences or Kungliga Vetenskapsakademien is one of the Royal Academies of Sweden. The Academy is an independent, non-governmental scientific organization which acts to promote the sciences, primarily the natural sciences and mathematics.The Academy was founded on 2...
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Partial bibliography
- Die asiatische Cholera, ein primär-örtliches Leiden der Darmschleimhaut, in: Die medicinische Reform. Eine Wochenschrift 1, Nr. 19, 1848, 134-138
- Die symptomatische Behandlung der Cholera mit besonderer Rücksicht auf die Bedeutung des Darmleidens, 1849
- Klinische Mittheilungen aus dem Städtischen Krankenhause zu Magdeburg, 1855
- Lehrbuch der speciellen Pathologie und Therapie mit besonderer Rücksicht auf Physiologie und pathologische Anatomie, 1858
External links
- http://www.second-opinions.co.uk/banting.html Essay about William Banting's Diet