of the Stomuch. 301. 



custom himself to walk freely and every day, when oth- 

 er exercise does not pre\ent» Ridmg in a carriage is suf- 

 ficient for delicate femaieSj and little children. 



A sea voyage has in some instances proved highly ser- 

 viceable. There are however several objections to it. It is 

 very apt to occasion obstinate costiveness, and furnishes 

 no variety, or amusement. Should it be determined on, 

 the patient should not go as a mere passenger, but should 

 do all die labours of a common seaman, so far as his 

 strength will permits A gentleman of my acquaintance, 

 who possessed originally a fine constitution, but in con- 

 sequence of close study for a considerable period of time, 

 and an almost total abstinence from exercise, became the 

 subject of the disease under consideration, eifectuated a 

 perfect recovery, by rowing a boat daily about tv/o hours. 

 This practice he continued so long as he found it neces- 

 sary, and occasionally took other exercise of various 

 kinds. 



In cool weather, cutting, sawing, and splitting wood, 

 will be found very useful. Riding in a sleigh will usual- 

 ly be of no service, and by occasioning chilliness, and 

 pain in the eyes, will often fill the stomach with acidity. 

 That species of motion will also occasion in some per- 

 sons, vertigo and nausea. For young men at colleges or 

 in merchants' counting-rooms, playing at ball, foot-ball, 

 quoits, nine-pins, and various other similar amusements, 

 will be highly useful. But it has been long a desidera- 

 tum to find out some exercise which could be conven- 

 iently taken within doors, when the weather is stormy 

 and unpleasant. Several persons have recommended 

 with this view the swinging of weights. This is to be 

 done in the following manner : Take two 14 lb. or 7 lb. 

 or smaller weights, one in each hand ; let the arm.s hang- 

 down in the natural state. Elevate them suddenly as 

 high above the head as can be done with convenience : as 

 suddenly bring them aside the body to their former place : 

 continue this motion till the arms become weary. This 

 ■exercise ma}^ be repeated often during the day ; and may 

 be varied by bending the knees, whenever the M'eights 

 are brought down, so as to bring the latter about half 

 way distant between the knees and the feet. Not satis- 



