Common sense, or, the Abernethian code of health and longevity : founded on the principles and practice of John Abernethy.

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1830
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    always appear pleasant, will like an unpalatable drug, which is received with disgust at first, from the truths they convey, gain their full influence on the mind of every invalid in the end, for according to two well known proverbs : *^ That he who has a mind to eat a great deal, must eat but little. That what we leave, after making a hearty meal, does us more good than what we have eaten.'' So in conclusion we may justly observe of the Abernethian Code of Health and Longevity, that its principles may be confined in a nut-shell; and consists of the following three grand points: 1. The Due and Proper Regulation of the Stomach and Bowels, by the use of mild Aperient Medicine. 2. Moderation in Diet, to co-operate with this, both in quantity and quality. 3. Exercise and Air proportioned to the Constitution and circum- stances of the Individual. This is the true system of Health and Longevity, and life is pro- longed by a proper attention to these rules, except when gradual decay or unforseen casualties happens, which no precaution can guard against. And in conclusion shall quote a remark of Sir William Temples on drinking: The first glass for myself, the second for my friend, the third for good humour, and the fourth for mine enmnies,^^ FINIS. PRINTED BY T. R. DRURY, 11, KING-STREET, SNOW-HILL, LONDON.