The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-12-10
For the True Northerner.
HE'LL Tn HINTS.
BY JENNIE r. RICHARDS, N. d.

Health stands first on the list OF earthly
blessings Those who have succeeded in giving
relief from disease have been regarded with
esteem and even with veneration. The cele-
brated Roman Orator once said " Men resem-
Die the Gods in nothing, 30 much as in giving
health to their fellow men,"
We are living in an age when sickness is the
rule and health the exception. This is not
necessarily 80. We have but to learn natures
laws, and obey them, to enjoy perfect freedom
from disease. We are a people governed by
the most despotic OF tyrants-fashion and APP
petite. Though by SIN came death into the
world, il does not follow that the subjects Of
death need exc out miserable existence, made
thus by being the constant prey OF disease. 1t
Ss possible for man, even In this degenerate
age, to so relate himself to life as to avoid the
ills consequent upon improper living, and fl
pGlly to go down to the grave " like shock OF
corn fully ripe" All disease has cnuse, either
direct or indirect and cannot be cured while
the cause exists.
70 enjoy physical health, the mind must be
kept IN healthy condition. as the two-mind
and body-sustains the closest relationship
One cannot remain in perfect health while the
other is diseased. AS the mind controls the
body Qt should at least, and does when both
are free from disease, it is OF the greatest i'm
portance that it should be evenly balanced, all
extremes avoided, and that calmness and COM
posuIe prevail.
The nervousness of people nova DAYS is
owing to their irregular management In child
hood Children are frequently awakened by
fright, and are perUitted to witness exciting
scenes without their minds having any prepar-
alton. Such things sometimes so shock the
nervous system that, even though they afford
them present pleasure, it requires years to re-
cover, il they ever do.
Parents sometimes disappoint their children,
by way Of punishment, which usually causes
greater physical injury than would corporal
punishment. Children of course may witness
pleasant sights-grand, beautiful, sublime, and
even awful-if the mind be properly prepared;
but il We would have them grow up strong,
both mentally and physically, they must not
become unduly excited.
Violent fits of anger are injurious to physi-
cal health. and we have known death to follow
the indulgence of very violent anger, within
few minutes. 1t is said that one fit Of anger
robs the system Of more vitality and sinks It
lower and the effect is more deleterious to |
health, than many weeks of hard labor per-
formed in calm and quiet way.
For the mind to secure perfect freedom from |
disease, the thoughts must be trained to dwell
most upon the most pleasant objects. II the
mind be properly governed, it is prepared to
meet what unpleasant duties there may be IN
Life without being seriously affected. With
people generally, the mind receives less care
and attention, to preserve a healthy oue, than
the body. Few realize the importance OF TAX
ing proper rest and recreation American peo-
pie, especially. are guilty Of overworklng. usu-
ally showing themselves little mercy. until it
has become proverbisl that they are always
10 hurry" No one should ever work till he
gets tired. DR.. Hall says:-
- 4 is not at all wholesome to be IN q hurry.
The men who do things maturely, slowly, de-
iiberately, are the men who oftenest succeed in
life. Foot races are injurious 10 health, as are
all forms OF competitive exercises. Steady
labor in the field is the best gymnasium in the
world Either labor or exercise carried to eI-
hsustion, or rrostration, or even to great tired
nees, always does more harm than the previous
exercise has done good. All running up stars,
running to catch up with vehicle or ferryboat,
are extremely injurious to every age. and sex,
and condition OF life. Those 1--we longest who
are deliberate, whose actions are measured, who
never embark in any enterprise without sleep
ing over IT., and who perform all the everyday
acts Of life with calmness."
Nature cares we'll for US, If we allow her to- |
There are no remedies like hers. II you have
disobeyed her laws and become sick in conse-
Cfuence, none like her can restore We would |
give more, under ordinary circumstances for a
frollc in the meadow, climbing over hills, talk
ing TO the birds and wild flowers, sliding down
hill, or resting, il rest were needed, in a cozy
place to restore one to health, than for all the |
medical skill of London, New York, and Phil
adelphia, combined But many think il they |
take half day once or twice year, in which
TO recuperate that is sufficient. or at least all
they eau afford They might about as well
think the anne amount OF time spent IN eating |
or sleeping would answer the demands Of ma
ture We need more rest and recreation.