Building of Vital Power: Deep Breathing and a Complete System for Strengthening the Heart, Lungs, Stomach and All the Great Vital Organs |
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Page 212 - ... books. Hours Libraries Are Open The increased number of hours which college libraries are open is a noteworthy commentary upon their use as well as upon their changed functions. In the early history of agricultural colleges, " it was not unusual for the new libraries to be open only an hour or two in the morning and the same length of time in the afternoon.
Page 146 - And when I was born, I drew in the common air, and fell upon the earth, which is of like nature, and the first voice which I uttered was crying, as all others do.
Page 262 - I do not by any means wish to convey the impression that you cannot improve by eating three meals a day.
Page 13 - ... that is the great requirement of modern men at modern occupations ; it is not the power to travel great distances, carry great burdens, lift great weights, or overcome great material obstructions ; it is simply that condition of body, and that amount of vital capacity, which shall enable each man in his place to pursue his calling, and work on in his working life, with the greatest amount of comfort to himself and usefulness to his fellow-men.
Page 203 - Some people, like the bee, seem to gather honey from every flower ; while others, like the spider, carry only poison away. One person finds happiness everywhere and in every occasion, carrying his own holiday with him. Another always appears to be returning from a funeral.
Page 90 - The heart, like any other muscle, owes its vigor to the activity of respiration. The exceptional muscular strength of insects is no doubt due to the fact that they respire from nearly every part of their bodies. Individuals with organic heart disease enjoy the best health when they are able to live in open-air life."—Albert Abrams, MD "I can't endure very much exercise,
Page 55 - There is far more harm done by taking too much food than there is by taking too little, and it is only in very exceptional cases that injury results from the latter cause; whereas an enormous amount of discomfort, disorder and disease, and even curtailment of life, arises from excessive eating."—Dr.