How to get strong and how to stay so / by William Blaikie.

  • William Blaikie
Date:
1892
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Credit: How to get strong and how to stay so / by William Blaikie. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    ment. This making a specialty of these chest- expanding exercises^ none of which are severe or violent, but which are still vigorous enough, and the abundance of healthy and active outdoor life, are sure to bring good fruits in this battle where the stake is no less than one^s own life. They are rational and vigorous means, aimed directly at the weak part; and, with good air, good food, cheerful friends, and ample sleep, will often work marvels, where the filling the stomach with a whole apothecary shop of nauseous oils and other medi- cines has wholly failed to bring the relief sought. These exercises taken by a man already healthy at once tone him up and invigorate him, until he begins to have something of the feeling of the sturdy pioneer, as described by Dr. Mitchell.^ And if the delicate person tries the same means, using them judiciously and carefully, it is but natural that he should find similar results. Some years ago Dr. G , of Boston, showed us a photograph of himself taken several years previously. The shoulders were warped forward, the chest looked flat, almost hollow, and the face and general appearance suggested a delicate man. He said he inclined to be consumptive. Well, by practising breathing, not on an ordinary ^^blowing- 1 See page 77.
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