Dr. Owens-Adair : some of her life experiences.

  • Owens-Adair, Bethenia, 1840-1926.
Date:
[1906?]
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Credit: Dr. Owens-Adair : some of her life experiences. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    tion, and improves the digestion, as well as the functions of all the vital organs. Then sleep, nature's great restorative, Comes like the benediction that follows after prayer. I may be asked: How early should this physical culture begin? I unhesitatingly answer : From birth. The little infant comes to us helpless and at the mercy of its surroundings. Perchance it may be deformed, its little limbs crooked; but fortunately for the little treasure, its bones are at birth mostly composed of animal matter, and by careful manipulation they can be brought into shape. If all mothers and nurses knew how easily this is accomplished, and were properly educated to the work, we should never see bow-legged, and knock-kneed men walking our streets. Chil- dren would all grow up with beautiful and shapely limbs. No set of muscles should be developed at the expense of others; all should have an equal chance, and with this impar- tial treatment would come a perfect form. Adorn that form with a well-trained heart, and educated mind, and we have God's masterpiece. May that time soon come, is our earnest prayer.