304 On Chronic Debikiy' 



pure country residence, where noxious exhalations dij 

 not prevail, that is, in such a country as New- England, 

 early in the day before breakfast, is the best time ; and 

 after breakfast in the forenoon, w^henever the heat is not 

 oppressive; but it will be well for every one to accustom 

 himself to exercise at any time of the day, except soon 

 after dinner, as early and as fast as may be. It would be 

 a good rule for all to adopt, to eat with so much modera- 

 tion, that light exercise immediately after dinner, should 

 not be burdensome. When ridina; on horseback in cold 

 weather, the body and the feet should be so well guard- 

 ed, as to prevent chilliness, otherwise the stomach will 

 become disordered, and Utile benefit will be derived. 



