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straight in front, raise the body from the floor, (an inch) and move
backward, resting weight on hands, then move over on knees as at first
exercise and creep, then sit up and move backward again. These will take
a month to perfect. Begin by exercising five minutes and gradually work
up to half an hour, rest between, always. The patient must have the
right mental attitude, must think that she is trying to replace the
uterus by lifting it to its natural position. The exercises must not be
lazily done.

Sitting in a tub of hot water is most helpful where there is much
tenderness, or inflammation. Witch-hazel in hot water douches or a weak
solution of hot salt water is a wonderful tonic in some cases.

EXERCISE FOR REPLACING UTERUS TO BE TAKEN JUST BEFORE RETIRING:--Kneel
on the bed; bend forward until the chest is touching the bed and the
hips are elevated as high as possible. The inlet of the vagina should
then be opened so as to admit air. As soon as the air enters the womb
falls into position. Lie down at once and give nature a chance to regain
strength while you sleep.

The tampon soaked in glycerine and alum, and the douches of hot water,
in which a little alum is dissolved, are both of great service in
controlling the flooding which so frequently accompanies change of life
and miscarriages. (Exercises for anteversion and retroversion supplied
by a successful teacher of such work.)

The writer of this book asked a well-known medical writer why physicians
do not advise exercises for the cure of displacements instead of
operations. He said it is because women are not willing to do anything
to help themselves. They expect the physician to cure them, and the only
way a physician can "cure" is to operate. Sensible women, however, will
be glad to practice helpful exercises.

DEBILITY:--"The debility of convalescence requires fresh air,
easily digested food, the avoidance of over-exertion, with a
gradually increasing amount of exercise. Such debility is only
aggravated by alcohol, though it may for a time be partially
masked thereby. Milk, eggs, fresh fruit and farinaceous
articles are the best foods. General debility without obvious
cause, may be treated by cold or tepid bathing. Salt added to
the bath is helpful. Change of air is a good tonic. Port wine
and other alcoholics while giving a false sensation of increased
vigor, really _reduce the tone of the pulse_, and therefore t