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Full text of "The Science of Therapeutics: According to the Principles of Homeopath...Page 586 of 653tion, those of the intestinal canal by indolence of the secretionby flatulence, those of the uterus by dysmenorrhoea or sterility,This is the reason why anseraic individuals, when exercising toorapidly or too much, are apt to be attacked with dyspnoea, palpittion of the heart, ah increase of temperature, in consequence ofwhich abnormal cerebral irritations in the shape of hemicrania ori_698 Anaemia, Oligaemiaheadache occur. An increased frequency of the pulse is not unfrequently accompanied hy such a high degree of weariness that, unlethe patients rest, syncope may take place. The after-effects of ecessive muscular exertions consist in a high degree of wearinessand weakness, in muscular pains, spasms and cramps, especially inthe chest and calves, in loss of appetite and sleep.On the contrary, muscular movements adapted to the patient'sstrength, and followed by timely rest, produce a gradual invigoration of the muscular fibre, a more active circulation, a proportiwaste and supply, an improvement in all the functions, and a highactivity in the process of nutrition.It is an etablishcd fact that a great deal of strength is lost byexcess of active exercise, and that it is restored again by subserest; exercise is to rest as consumption to restoration, waste tosupply. This shows the importance of subjecting the conduct ofansemic persons in regard to these two factors to a more particulexamination.Anaemic persons should not take any long walks ; as soon as theyfeel exhausted, experience dyspnoea or palpitation of the heart,commence to perspire, they ought to rest and not resume their waluntil they feel able and disposed to do so. Their muscular strengis best ascertained by the condition of the pulse during a walk.the pulse becomes hurried during such exercise, it is a sure signthat their strength is not very g.eat and that much exercise ishurtful to them.Walking rapidly and up hill, in a damp and cold air, or againstcurrents of air, on damp soil, have to be carefully avoided, lestdiseases should set in in consequence of such exposure.Short rides in the country, or excursions on the water, are themost appropriate exercise ; these may be followed by short walkson a level, in a shady alley, garden, forest, or meadow, to be folowed by adequate rest.Running, jumping, climbing, ascending a hill, journeys on foot,heavy work, wrestling, fencing, etc., should be rigorously avoideby anaemic persons.Dancing is an entertainment which, in pleasant company, contributes a good deal to cheering up the spirits ; on this accountdo not prohibit it entirely, except, however, waltzing which wehttp://www.archive.org/stream/sciencetherapeu00kafkgoog/sciencetherapeu00kafkgoog_djvu.txt