The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-21

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 THE BELLY TONE AND CIR-
 CULATION.
 When say belly I don't mean stomach. If I wished to be pru- dish about it might sayanterion abdominal wall. That is the only other term in English to signify the belly. But, shucks, since grandma passed to- her reward nobody says ''limb' if he mean leg, and after all 1t is better from every point of view to say what you mean, isn't it?
 The belly, then, is the front wan of the abdomen. The abdomen is a cavity, the great body cavity in which are contained the stomach, intestines, liver, spleen, and sum dries such as chunks of lead, hemostrats, scissors, eyeglasses, etc.
 In a recent report of a case of malignant Apprehension, that is, extremely high blood pressure, Drs A. w. Adson and G. E. Brown describe the method of treatment finally resorted to-cutting of the anterior nerve roots on both sides from the sixth thoracic to the sec- ond lumbar, inclusive. This pro- duced paralysis of the belly mus cles, among other effects. As the patient was of asthenic type this complete relaxation of the belly muslces produced no more sagging or bulging than had been present before the operation. Following this operation the blood pressure drop ped almost to normal, and other uncomfortable symptoms the pa- tient had suffered no longer gave trouble. Of course the severing of the roots of the spinal nerves also stopped sympathetic impulses to the walls of the arteries below the diaphragm level (vaso-constricto impluses) and that had a good deal to do with the lowering of the blood pressure and the relief of other alarming conditions, such as retinitis. But I cite the case here for the value of the lesson 1t teaches about the relation be- tween tone and circulation.
 Relaxation. fiabbiness and weak ness of the belly, occurring in per- sons who neglect exercises, and particularly in women who de- pend on corsets or "foundations'' or supporters of one type or an- other to do for them what their own belly and other abdominal muscles do so much more effect lively if fairly trained for 1t, is the common cause of hypotension, too low blood pressure, poor circula- tion, asthenia or lack of vigor or strength or vitality.
 To one, without knowledge of physiology 1t may seem odd that better training of the belly mus cles tends to increase blood pres- sure that is too low and to lower blood pressure that is too high. The reason is that such exercise as Belly Breathing (for instruc. tions send stamped addressed en. velope, and if you want the book let "Art of Easy Breathing" in. close also a dime) pumps stagnant blood out of the splanchnic pool in the abdomen and puts 1t back into circulation; also the freer ac- ton of tho diaphragm serves as q booster pump pulling more blood out of the great veins back toward the heart.
 So if your blood pressure is too low you should practice Belly Breathing regularly. If your blood pressure is too high you can res duee it appreciabiy by the regular practice of Belly Breathing. If you have difficulty getting to sleep nights. try Q seance of Belly Breathing. If you are dopey and slow to come to mornings, chase the cob wsgs with a half dozen belly imitation, and then you'll feel moro like rolling your morning
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