The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1854-03-29
Means of Improving and Preserv-
ing the Health.

1. Habitual checrfuness and composure
OF mind arising from peace Of conscience,
constant reliance on the goodness Of God, and
the exercise Of kindly feelings toward men.
Peace Of mind is as essential to health as il
is tc happiness
?. Strict control over the appetite and
passions, with strict adherence Of all ex-
cess. and all unlawful qualification whatsoever.
lie that would enjoy good health. must be
temperate in ali things. and babitually exer-
else the most rigid self-goyernment for eve.
ry sort Of vicious indulgence is highly injuri-
Gus to health first. directly. in IFS immedi-
ate objects on the body and, next, indirectly.
in the perpetual dissatisfaction Of mind which
it invariably occasions.
3. Early rising; and in order to DO this.
take no supper or. if any. slight one. and
90 early 70 bed. The hour before bed time
should be spent in agreeable relaxation, or in
such exercises only as tend TO compose the
mind aud promote inward peace aud cheer
fulncss
4. Simplicity, moderation, and regularity
with respect to diet 4 judicious selection of
the articles Of food, the careful avoiding of
unwholesomc dainties, and whatever has pro-
we'd hurtfnl TO the constitution The quanti-
ty of food should be propOrtionate to the
amount of exercise a person undergoes.-
Sedentary people should be rather abstemi-
Gus then food should be nutritious, easy Of
digestion, and moderate Of quantity Seldom
cat anything between the regular meals.
3. To be very sparing in the use Of wine
and other stimulents. They may sometimes
be employed to advantage in eases Of extreme
debility or extraordinary labor; but under
any circum tauces. if too freely or too fire.
quently INDUCED in, they most certainly i'm
pair your health and shorten your life.
6. Take your meals with as much quiet
and comfort as possible. Bustle, vehement
discussion, bad news, disagreeable compan-
ions, and al yexatious excitement, should be
excluded at meal-times.
Z. Eat very slowly with view to the
thorough masticatiOn Of your food; rather
iorego a meal, or take but half the needful
quantity, than eat too fast.
s. Refrain from both men.al and bodily
exertion for short time after the principal
meal. If immediate exertiOn be required.
slight repast should be taken instead Of the
usual meal. Never eat full meal when the
body is heated with exercise Wait until you
are somewhat refreshed by short interval Of
repose. If faint, little soup may be taken
meanwhile.
Q. Occasional abstinence. Whenever the
system is feeble or disOrdered, diminish the
quantity Of food, and allow yourself more
time for exercise. In cases Of slight indispO-
sition. partial or a total fast will often be
found the best restorative.
10. Take no physic, unless it be absolute
" necessary. Learn, if possible, to keep
we'll without Il. In case Of real indispOsitlon,
consult competent medical adYiser without
delay and implicitly attend to his directions,
SO far as you think he is acquainted with
YOUR constitution, and the best means OF
treating your disorder. Never risk your
health aud life. either by neglecting serious
illness, or BY tampering with qdack remedies.
IL. Gentle exercise should be taken reg
larly two hours a day at least and It must
never be forgotten that cheerfulness IS an as
seu.ial ingredient in all beneficial exercise
Mental relaxation, in agreeable society. too.
should be sought as often as due attention to
business aud othsr important affairs permit.
II. The importance OF cleanliness OF
dress and person. in every particular must
not be overlooked. The thorough ventilation
Of apartments, also an appearance OF neatness
and orderly arrangement in every part ot
your habitation.