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cough or palpitation of the heart, on account of too much blood in that
locality.—
Testimonies for the Church 2:531
.
897. An abundance of clothing about the chest, where is the great
wheel of life, induces the blood to the lungs and brain, and produces
congestion.—
The Health Reformer, April 1, 1872
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898. A dress thus long gathers dew from the grass, ... and in its
bedraggled condition it comes in contact with the sensitive ankles,
which are not sufficiently protected, quickly chilling them, and is
one of the greatest causes of catarrh and of scrofulous swelling, and
endangers of health and life.—
How to Live, 62
.
899. Drug takers are never well. They are always taking cold,
which causes extreme suffering, because of the poison all through their
system.—
Spiritual Gifts Volume 4a, 137
Helpful Hints Concerning Colds
900. At this time, of all others, the lungs should not be deprived of
pure, fresh air. If pure air is ever necessary, it is when any part of the
system, as the lungs or stomach, is diseased. Judicious exercise would
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induce the blood to the surface, and thus relieve the internal organs.
Brisk, yet not violent, exercise in the open air, with cheerfulness of
spirits, will promote the circulation, giving a healthy glow to the skin,
and sending the blood, vitalized by the pure air, to the extremities.—
Testimonies for the Church 2:530
.
901. Bring to your aid the power of the will, which will resist
cold, and will give energy to the nervous system.—
Testimonies for the
Church 2:533
.
902. Instead of increasing the liability to cold, a bath, properly
taken, fortifies against cold, because the circulation is improved, ... for
the blood is brought to the surface, and a more easy and regular flow
of blood through all the blood-vessels is obtained.—
Testimonies for
the Church 3:71
.
903. Morning exercise, in walking in the free invigorating air of
heaven, ... is the surest safe-guard against colds, coughs, congestions
of the brain and lungs, ... and a hundred other diseases.—
The Health
Reformer, May 1, 1872
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