Comments on corpulency. Lineaments of leanness. Mems on diet and dietetics / By William Wadd.

  • Wadd, William, 1776-1829.
Date:
1829
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Credit: Comments on corpulency. Lineaments of leanness. Mems on diet and dietetics / By William Wadd. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    ~168 | HEALTH. ATHLETIC; Moderate HEALTH ; Declining ; Nearer Heartu than Sickness ; Nearer Sickness than Heatrtn: SICKNESS ; Mending or Convalescence ; Nearer Sickness than Heatru ; Nearer Heartn than Sickness ; Moderate Hreatru; ATHLETIC. Leaving these disquisitions, however, to be settled by the Doctors, we may venture to say, that the four ordinary secrets of health, are—early rising—exercise—personal cleanliness—and leaving the table unop- pressed. When a family rises early in the morning, conclude the house to be well governed, and the inmates healthy. With respect to exercise, there is a simple, and benevolent law of nature—* Earn, and you may enjoy.” Secure good digestion, by exercise. ** To ride on horseback be your cue, And let not every quack ride you.” — Ao