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Exercise.As to the time for exercise, it may be said that the muscles should not be called into action immediately before or after meals. By exercise at these times the process of digestion is retarded, and the alimentary canal is not permitted the proper degree of repose. The degree of exercise must vapy with the individual; in no case should the bodily activity be so violent or so prolonged as to cause exhaustion. A feeling of languor without exercise on the other hand is often relieved by brisk muscular effort. This is the proper remedy for the feeling of lassitude which is common in our climate during the spring, and which is often designated " spring fever. " Massage is a process whereby the circulation of blood in the muscles is artificially promoted. The feeble muscles are stroked, rubbed, slapped and kneaded. The result becomes manifest at once in a redness of the skin and increase of temperature ; in many cases permanent benefit is secured by the patient employment of these measures. For invalids who are unable to take exercise in the ordinary form, there remain several substitutes. The best known of these are Massage and the Swedish Movement. The Swedish movement consists of a series of movements active and passive, performed sometimes with and sometimes without the will and assistance of the patient. The performance of these movements requires considerable knowledge of anatomy and physiology, and need not be described in detail. The system makes a good substitute for the usual forms of active exercise. But first, if you want to come back to this web site again, just add it to your bookmarks or favorites now! Then you'll find it easy! Also, please consider sharing our helpful website with your online friends.
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