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Vitality Supreme
·
Bernarr Macfadden
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But
there
are
also
various
special
exercises
that
particularly
affect
the
alimentary
canal.
Bending
forward
and
backward
and
from
side
to
side
and
also
various
twisting
movements
of
the
trunk
have
a
special
influence
in
this
direction.
They
actually
massage
the
internal
organs,
and
this
means
a
great
deal
where
there
is
any
digestive
weakness
or
lack
of
activity
in
the
bowels.
What
I
term
inner-strength
exercises,
or
as
they
may
also
be
called,
pressure
movements,
are
also
of
considerable
value.
An
example
of
this
type
of
exercise
will
be
found
in
placing
the
right
forearm
across
the
stomach,
grasping
the
right
wrist
with
the
left
hand,
and
then
with
the
strength
of
both
arms
pressing
vigorously
inward
upon
the
stomach
for
a
moment.
Now
relax
and
repeat.
Bringing
up
the
right
knee
and
left
knee
alternately,
with
strong
pressure,
using
vigorously
the
strength
of
the
arms
against
the
abdominal
region,
is
also
a
good
example
of
this
type
of
exercise,
which
has
proven
very
effective
in
numerous
cases.
Other
exercises
of
this
kind
(
see
Chapter
XV)
can
be
applied
to
all
parts
of
the
upper
body
with
great
advantage
to
the
inner
organs,
since
such
movements
are
of
remarkable
value
in
stimulating
alimentary
activity.
In
line
with
exercise
of
this
kind,
massage
and
percussion
treatment
of
the
abdominal
region
is
likewise
effective.
The
massage
should
be
deep
and
may
be
administered
by
the
closed
fist.
A
wide
circular
movement
is
advantageous
for
this
purpose,
the
hand
being
moved
in
the
direction
of
the
hands
of
a
clock,
that
is
to
say,
up
the
right
side,
across,
down
the
left
side
and
continuing
around
in
that
manner.
Rolling
a
baseball
around
in
the
same
manner,
pressing
deeply
though
without
strain,
will
afford
an
excellent
form
of
massage
for
this
particular
purpose.
The
percussion
treatment
that
I
have
suggested
consists
in
alternate
tapping
or
striking
this
region
of
the
body
with
both
hands.
A
chopping
movement,
using
the
outside
edge
of
the
hands,
is
very
effective,
and
if
you
are
very
vigorous,
the
closed
fist
may
be
used.
Striking
repeatedly
and
alternately
with
the
two
fists,
go
over
the
entire
region
of
the
stomach
and
abdomen.
This
can
be
done
gently
or
vigorously,
according
to
your
condition,
and
it
is
an
invaluable
and
effective
means
of
stimulating
peristalsis
and
functional
vigor.
Mechanical
vibration
may
also
be
suggested.
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