d should be taught to avoid all positions _but the erect_, while
studying or walking. This position, combined with unrestricted waists,
will do much to remove the now prevalent disease, dyspepsia.

328. _Whatever kind of aliment is taken, it is separated into
nutriment and residuum_; the former of which is conveyed, through the
medium of the circulation, to all organs of the system, and the
latter, if not expelled, accumulates, causing headache and dizziness,
with a general uneasiness; and, if allowed to continue, it lays the
foundation of a long period of suffering and disease. For the
preservation of health, it is necessary that there should be a daily
evacuation of the residual matter.

_Observation._ In chronic diseases of the digestive organs, very
frequently, there is an inactive, or costive condition of the
alimentary canal. This may be removed in many cases, and relieved in
all instances, by friction over the abdominal organs, and by making an
effort at some stated period each day, (evening is best,) to evacuate
the residuum. In acute diseases, as fever, regard should be given to
regularity in relieving the intestines of residuum. Attention to this
suggestion will in many instances obviate the necessity of cathartic
medicine.

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327. Why does the position of a person affect digestion? 328. Into
what are different kinds of aliment separated?

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329. We would add, for the benefit of those afflicted with hemorrhoids,
or piles, that the best time for evacuating the intestinal canal
would be immediately before retiring for the night. During the
night, while recumbent, the protruding parts return to their proper
place, and the surrounding organs acquire increased tone to retain them.
The same observance will do much to prevent such prostrating
diseases.[12]

[12] The urinary organs, as well as the intestinal canal, should be
frequently and regularly evacuated. Some most distressing and
frequently incurable complaints are caused by false customs and
false delicacy in this particular. Teachers should be
particularly careful, and regard this suggestion in reference
to young pupils.

330. To recapitulate: digestion is most perfect when the action of the
cutaneous vessels is energetic; the brain and vocal organs moderately
stimulated by animated conversation; the blood well purified; the
muscular system duly exercised; the f