Identifier: physicalculture201908macf (find matches)
Title: Physical culture
Year: 1899 (1890s)
Authors: MacFadden, Bernarr Aldolphus, 1858-
Subjects: Physical education and training
Publisher: New York : Physical Culture Publishing Co.
Contributing Library: Smithsonian Libraries
Digitizing Sponsor: Smithsonian Libraries

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is the condition of the bowels.Constipation is present in nearly allacute troubles, and this defect must beimmediately remedied by a colon-flush-ing treatment which will thoroughlycleanse the lower bowel. This might beaptly termed the main sewer of the body,and when it is obstructed, various poisonsare absorbed by the body from the con-tents of the colon, and naturally variousother poisons that are ordinarily elimi-nated in this manner are absorbed by thesystem; and as a result, we often havewhat the doctors distinguish by themany-syllabled term of auto-intoxica-tion. As you will note by referring to theexercises illustrated in this article,special attention is given the musclesalong the spinal column, and also to themuscles of the abdomen. We givespecial attention to the abdominal regionfor the purpose of stimulating the func-tional processes of this part of the body,as the value of harmonious activity ofthese organs is of great importance to thevital organism. In order to give this
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Movement No. 4.—The above position shows the completion of the movement. Bringthe arms from a hanging position in the manner illustrated. If possessed of a moderate amountof strength, the operator should slightly resist the movement. The exercise should be con-tinued until there is a decided feeling of fatigue. Do not- forget the necessity of changing thehot towel two or three times during these various movements and when finally removing towel,the back should be massaged slightly, or at least enough to thoroughly dry dampened portion. 522 PHYSICAL CULTURE

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