version of that organ. The
infrequency of the habit, incorrectly supposed to be desirable by a
young woman, becomes nearly, if not quite disastrous to all her desires
and bright prospects. Complications arise, and neither the inexperienced
girl nor her solicitous and afflicted parents know where to look for
remedial aid. If they seek an asylum from these sufferings, they find
many private institutions, where flattering expectations of speedy
recovery are aroused. At such institutions, these uterine disorders are
generally treated merely as local diseases, while the causes are
overlooked, and, consequently, a permanent cure is not effected. Having
spent nearly all the money at her command, the patient returns home
utterly disheartened. After such failures, many of these unfortunate
individuals have applied to us and received treatment, and by
persistently following our directions, have in due time been restored to
health, amid all the comforts of home, and among friends, who rejoiced
with them in the unexpectedly favorable turn of affairs, accomplished at
a comparatively trifling expense.

We have seen infants, and also young children, in whom constipation was
obstinate. It therefore seems that it is often hereditary. In some
persons, this affection continues from childhood, with but little
variation, until bleeding pile tumors are developed. Habitual
constipation of the bowels for a long period of years will generate a
class of diseases, which are often very serious in their results.

CAUSES. We have already alluded to a sense of false modesty which
prevents a response to the calls of nature, and we may mention other
reasons, equally trifling, which deter many from fulfilling its demands.
Some are in the habit of temporarily postponing their visits to the
water closet, until, when they do go, they find themselves unable to
evacuate the bowels. Sometimes the closet is a damp, uncomfortable
out-house, situated at a distance from the dwelling, or the access is
too public, and, hence, there is an unwillingness to visit it at the
proper time. Some appear to be too indolent to attend to this duty.
Others are too energetic, and think they cannot take the time, until
they have finished some self-imposed task or attended to a pressing
engagement.

Inactive life and sedentary occupations are also causes of constipation.
Active exercise promotes all the bodily functions, and helps to regulate
the bowels. Those who are engaged i