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Title: The science of eugenics and sex life, the regeneration of the human race ..
Year: 1914 (1910s)
Authors: Hadden, Walter J Robinson, Charles H Melendy, Mary Ries, 1842- (from old catalog)
Subjects: Eugenics Marriage Beauty, Personal Women
Publisher: Philadelphia, Pa., National publishing co
Contributing Library: The Library of Congress
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nd virtues may be now re-awakened; should study their likeness andunlikeness to each other, and decide what qualities they desire to havestrongest in their offspring—and then train for it. Wonderful resultsare thus achieved. The more thorough the preparation by both parentsthe better. It is a labor of love that brings rich rewards. PHYSICAL TRAINING. The blood is the life. To make sure that its quality is the best, andthus worthy of transmission, two things are necessary; wholesome,well-digested food, and plenty of oxygen. Develop strong digestivepowers by eating nourishing, rather than stimulating food. As Prof.Riddell says, hygienic cooking for two generations would substantiallyimprove the race. Eat slowly; take plenty of time, and let the thoughtsand conversation at table be always on cheering topics. Drink littleor nothing at meals, but eat plenty of fruit. Never worry or fret whileeating; never overload the stomach, and do not expect to cure dyspep- 328 THE GIFT OF MOTHERHOOD.
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SYSTEMATIC CIECULATION. Heavy lines indicate the arteries. The right upper figure shows in detail the heart and its blood ves-sels, heavy lines indicating arteries all through. The right lower figure shows the connection of the circulation ofheart, lungs and abdomen. THE GIFT OF MOTHERHOOD. 329 sia or kidney trouble while using tobacco. Alcohol should never enterthe stomach; and pastry, confectionery, condiments, pork and friedmeats are also to be avoided. Breathe plenty of fresh air; do not have rooms overheated; givegreat attention to ventilation; and it is well for both parents to makea practice of regular deep breathing in the open air at stated periodsat least twice daily. In the chapter on A Breath of Air, you will re-call, are instructions for deep breathing. Exercise the whole body, especially any weak or undeveloped por-tions, but avoid overwork. A man of sedentary occupation—a writer—was deficient in physical strength at the time his first child was con-ceived. The child

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