The Principles of Physiology Applied to the Preservation of Health and to the Improvement of Physical and Mental Education

""The Principles of Physiology Applied to the Preservation of Health and to the Improvement of Physical and Mental Education"" is a book written by Andrew Combe. It is a comprehensive guide that explores the principles of physiology and how they can be applied to maintain good health and improve physical and mental education. The book covers a wide range of topics including the anatomy and function of the human body, nutrition, exercise, sleep, and mental health. It provides practical advice on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle and prevent common illnesses. The book also delves into the importance of physical and mental education in promoting overall well-being. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in improving their health and well-being through a better understanding of the human body and its functions.1852. Contents: Nature and Uses of Physiology; Causes of the Neglect of Practical Physiology in Social Life-Slow and Insidious Origin of Disease; Religious Objections to the Study of Physiology Considered; Structure and Functions of the Skin; Conditions of Health of the Skin, and Its Influence on the General System; Nature of the Muscular System; Rules for Muscular Exercise; The Bones, Their Structure, Uses, and Conditions of Health; On the Blood and the Organs of Circulation; The Lungs, Their Structure and Functions-Respiration and Its Uses; Laws of Respiration-Conditions of Health of the Lungs; The Brain and Nerves Considered in Their Relation to the Rest of the Body and to the Mental Faculties; Conditions of Health of the Brain-Laws of Mental Exercise; Application of the Preceding Principles to the Health of the Brain and Nervous System, and to General Education; Influence of the Nervous System Upon the General Health; and Application of the Preceding Principles to the Origin and Prevention of Bad Health.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.