The teacher of health, and the laws of the human constitution / Wm. A. Alcott, editor.

  • Alcott, William A. (William Andrus), 1798-1859.
Date:
1843
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Credit: The teacher of health, and the laws of the human constitution / Wm. A. Alcott, editor. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    ADVERTISEMENT. J ae a Tue present series of this periodical was commenced nine years ago, and was called the ‘“ Moral Reformer, and Teacher on the Human Constitution.” After two volumes were completed, a second series of six volumes was published, the first part of the title being changed to ‘ Library of Health.” This volume completes the third series, and is the conclusion of the work. The same general plan has _ been followed from its beginning; but those who do not — find it convenient to purchase all the volumes, will, we think, find either series sufficiently complete to be ap- propriately placed in their libraries without the others. Each series of the work discusses, in a familiar man- ner, all subjects connected with Physical Education and Self-Management. They treat on the connection of x light, air, temperature, cleanliness, exercise, sleep, food, . drink, climate, the passions, affections, &c., with health, vat happiness and longevity. The editor takes the ground a whi that a proper understanding of the constitutional laws of the human body, and of all its organs and functions, and a strict obedience thereto, are indispensable to the .