PRESERVATION OF THE BODY. 



serious misfortunes, and may be a source of torment 

 and suffering all our after life. 



The senses of hearing, smelling, and sight are 

 strengthened by exercise out of doors. It is very 

 bad for us to mope our time away in the house, 

 when the weather is fine, and we are not engaged 

 in some necessary duty ; because, it makes the 

 nose, eyes, ears, and skin tender, and likely to be- 

 come sore when exposed to a fresh and cool breeze. 



The sight is injured by a dazzling, unequal, and 

 varying light. In reading we should never have 

 the sun shining on the page, nor should we ever 

 read by firelight ; for not only is the light unequal 

 and uncertain, but the sitting near the fire over- 

 heats the eyes, and makes them painful. 



The shades used to cover lamps which darken 

 the room, and direct the light downwards, are far 

 from being proper things to read or work by. 

 Candles are the best, and should always be prefer- 

 red to gas-light in sitting rooms. 



The hearing is rendered dull by violent and 

 sudden noises, and by an accumulation of wax in 

 the ear. This should be carefully cleared away, 

 as it gives rise to many uneasy feelings. 



The taste is injured by the constant use of 

 pungent food, and by indulging in spices. If these 

 are persevered in, the tongue and palate are made 

 insensible to any thing less stimulating, and a sim- 

 ple diet becomes tasteless. Whatever injures the 

 tone of the stomach, such as the immoderate use 

 of wine and spirits, injures the taste also. 

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