( 4*4 ) 
poffible. The Flannel and Woolen ftiould 
be changed but once a Week, and in Sum- 
mer fhould be left off about May , by cut- 
ting Pieces off the Limbs and Body with a 
Pair of ScilTars, Day by Day, till all is con- 
fumed, and not laid off at once. 2. In 
rubbing and currying the Limbs, and ef- 
pecially the Joints Morning and Night, on 
Dreffing and Undreffing with a Flefh- 
Brufh ; this will promote the Circulation 
through the fmall Veflels, and keep up the 
Perfpiration, which is apt to be leflened 
or obftruded by cold Air or Winter Wea- 
ther. 3. In lying much in Bed, and keep- 
ing within Doors, and fupplying the Want 
of Exercife by a dumb Bell , playing at Bil- 
liards , gentle Walking , or being drawn in 
a Gallery , or riding a Bath Horfe. 4. In 
taking all Liquors or Drinks hot or Milk- 
warm, preferring Wines, Madera , old Moun- 
tain , or old Hock , to red Wines, ftrong 
Wines to fmall light Wines; fwilling down 
a large Draught of Sack-Whey warm on 
going to Bed. 5. In being careful not to 
purge often, for Winter being the Time 
of Year moft expofed to Gouty Paroxyfms 
and Indifpofitions, too plentiful Evacuations 
might hinder the Fit, or throw it on the 
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