of perspiration, or going
into the cold air immediately after sitting in a warm room, are among
the various means by which the health of thousands is constantly ruined;
and more die of colds than are killed by plagues, or slain in battle.

EVE'S PUDDING. Grate three quarters of a pound of bread; mix it with the
same quantity of shred suet, the same of apples, and also of currants.
Mix with these the whole of four eggs, and the rind of half a lemon
shred fine. Put it into a shape, and boil it three hours. Serve with
pudding sauce, the juice of half a lemon, and a little nutmeg.

EXERCISE. Whether man were originally intended for labour or not, it is
evident from the human structure, that exercise is not less necessary
than food, for the preservation of health. It is generally seen among
the labouring part of the community, that industry places them above
want, and activity serves them instead of physic. It seems to be the
established law of the animal creation, that without exercise no
creature should enjoy health, or be able to find subsistence. Every
creature, except man, takes as much of it as is necessary: he alone
deviates from this original law, and suffers accordingly. Weak nerves,
and glandular obstructions, which are now so common, are the constant
companions of inactivity. We seldom hear the active or laborious
complain of nervous diseases: indeed many have been cured of them by
being reduced to the necessity of labouring for their own support. This
shews the source from which such disorders flow, and the means by which
they may be prevented. It is evident that health cannot be enjoyed where
the perspiration is not duly carried on; but that can never be the case
where exercise is neglected. Hence it is that the inactive are
continually complaining of pains of the stomach, flatulencies, and
various other disorders which cannot be removed by medicine, but might
be effectually cured by a course of vigorous exercise. But to render
this in the highest degree beneficial, it should always be taken in the
open air, especially in the morning, while the stomach is empty, and the
body refreshed with sleep. The morning air braces and strengthens the
nerves, and in some measure answers the purpose of a cold bath. Every
thing that induces people to sit still, except it be some necessary
employment, ought to be avoided; and if exercise cannot be had in the
open air, it should be attended to as far as possible within doors