The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-19

from persistent headache or neuralgia
| Of the head. ten per cent. had spells Of
great depression. twenty per cent were
| troubled with pcrceptible p1lpiiation OF
| the nearf. and twenty per cent had fu-
| somnia. and when n was not complete,
| What little sleep they were able 10 get
was greatly troubled hy the most mar
rowing Nightmares and dreams. in twelve
per cent. Increasing muscular twitchings
we're noticed. and among quite a num-
| her well-marked Authorizations, especial
| ly those Of impending death and robbery
| such a picture as this. says tho author,
! presented 10 the thoughtful physician.
| is most dcpiora bic IN every respect. These
nccr individuals often confess TO a degree
Of tca-drinking which. without question,
MAKES the habit an actual dFsomania.
GENERAL DIRECTIONS TOR ExERcIsT.
No one can doubt that the trenG toward
phy steal culture IS productive Of good,
| and 10 will make itself felt IN the genera
lions TO come. giving 10 our progeny i'm
| creased health and strength. and with
! them happiness and its companion, mo-
ralitv. The but" I'm this case is over
exercise. Those without an instructor.
are very apt TO do too much, to 90 too
| far. 10 bring about evil effects instead
| of the good for which they are seeking.
in view q this fact, IL is considered
well 10 give the following excellent di-
reCuons for guidance. taken from Prof.
D. A. sargents Handbook Of Develop
| ing Exercises
| In order 10 realize the best results from
| physical exercise, enter with earnestness
and enthusiasm into whatever you I'M
! dertake.
While choosing a place for exercise.
| bear in mind that the chief requisites
are plenty OF light and fresh air.
III you have been inactive for a long
time. cOnfne yourself for a day 0r two
10 free movements without weights.
! Gradually Increase the time and amount
Of exercise but do not continue 10 10 ex-
haustion. and always end as gradually
as you begun.
DO not keep the muscles on the stretch.
/ Realisation should follow contraction, or
/ in other words rest should follow eXer-
else
The best way 90 secure local rest IS 10
/ uso the muscles of some other part OF
/ the body hy change Of position or APP
/ paratus 10 not try 10 accomplish your
/ best work at fcats OF agility or strength
until your blood is circulating freely.
aud you are thoroughly warmed and
| lmhcrel up
The muscles should not be compressed
| by tight clothing.
n the weather IS cold. or If no opp0r-
J tunity for preliminary movement of The
| limbs is afforded. the muscles should be
rubbed vigorously before putting them
10 a sudden strain, as in jumping. sprint
/ running. etc.
Exercise daily. and at regular times If
| possible DO not exercise within two
| hours after eating nor hali-h0ur bee
fore.
10 oyer-heatcd or faHeuod. gentle rub-
/ bling down with "a Turkish towel viii
promote surface circulation ana prevent
/ taking cold
Never reach the maximum Of exercise
| until near the end of the seasons train-
| Ing
| Reduce the time and amount OF oxcr-
else gradually. allowing two weeks 20
! clapse before goins out of strict training
At tho end of six COR cieh. months "a
complete change of work is advisable,
alternating the regular system with other
| forms OF exercise.
For tho student. the professional and
the business man. the best time for daily
exercise is between the hours of and
/ T. ~
Bear these general directions well ln
mind. and next week I shall give several
| excellent movements.
SCHOOL LIFE.
have cndcayored before 10 impress
I tf0u parents the necessity ~ bestoRlng
upon children the same care regarding
diet, they besf0w upon them selves. There
is another point 10 which / desire 20
call attention, my notice being directed
TO it hy one " our prominent phy sicians.
School children. ass a rule arise ln tle
morning Just iu time To- take breakfast
and arrive at school at the hour appoint
| ed for it's opening. The meal, in the first
| place. Us hastily swallowed, boltcl. and
secondly. 10 consists often OF food in the
main. indgostihle and nutritious.
SO time is allowed. Do many instances.
! for the performances Of those functions
/ which, unless watched, give rise 20 ills
st the time 90 seems ana unimportant mat
! ter; but take a "child of older growth"
/ suffering from headache. insomnia. ueu-
racstheuia, and other forms of nervous
! ness cas- hysteria and ST. Nius' dance
| oftcm dyspepsia and we may bee able TO
| trace the source 20 neglect 0f proper hab-
/ it's
Therefore, parents should impress the
] Importance of these functions and estab-
! fish. Boy careful watching. a routine.
Children should certainly not be made
| 20 go 20 school till 10 o'clock. This would
give them ample time. They should also
/ have opportunities for eating their dine
| uer at home. The suacks they take with
them, consisting for The most part OF
| cake, &c, are hastily mdsticafel and
| washed down Dog large quantities OF wa
/ ter thus predisposins 10 Indigestion and
! other bad habits for Indigestion may be
| called habit Work after the recess
is never well performed A half-hour. at
! least. should Doe allowed between the
/ meal and resumption OF school duties.
| Look at the lahorius man. the clerk. the
/ professional. they never take up their
] work Immediately after ealng. Why
! should we treat children IN a less discrim-
/ mating manner?
Let me impress these facts upon YOU.
/ parents and guardians Take them 10
| heart and keep ever boo mind that "the
child is father TO the man." and "as ye
SOW, so shall ye reap
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