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23. The Different Kinds of Baths. All persons are not alike 

 able to use the cold bath. When the health is vigorous, a 

 prompt reaction and glow upon the surface will show that it is 

 beneficial. Where this pleasurable feeling is not experienced, 

 but rather a chill and sense of weakness follows, we are warned 

 that the system will not, with impunity, endure cold bathing. 

 Most persons experience the best results when the water is 

 about the temperature of the body " blood-heat." 



24. It should also be borne in mind, that the warm or hot 

 bath cannot be continued so long, or repeated so frequently, as 

 the cold, on account of the enervating effect of unusual heat so 

 applied to the body. For persons who are not in robust health, 

 one warm bath each week is sufficient. Such persons should 

 be careful to avoid every extreme in reference to bathing, 

 clothing, and whatever greatly affects the action of the skin. 



25. Sea-bathing is even more invigorating than fresh-water 

 bathing. Those who cannot endure the fresh water, are often 

 benefited by the salt-water baths. This may be accounted for, 

 in part, by the stimulant action upon the surface, of the saline 

 particles of the sea-water ; but the exciting scenes and circum- 

 stances of sea-bathing also exert an important influence. The 

 open-air exercise, the rolling surf, the genial weather, and 

 usually the cheerful company, add to its intrinsic benefits. 

 (Head Note 8.) 



as it is so often done, the nail brush being amply sufficient to keep them 

 clean, without impairing their smooth and polished surfaces." People's 

 Magazine. 



7. On Scents. " They are the only resource of rude and dirty times 

 against offensive emanations from decaying animal and vegetable sub- 

 stances, from undrained and untidy dwellings, from unclean clothes, from 

 ill-washed skins, and from ill-used stomachs. The scented handkerchief, 

 in these circumstances, takes the place of the sponge and the bath ; the 

 pastile hides the want of ventilation ; the otto of roses seems to render 

 the scavenger unnecessary ; and a sprinkling of musk sets all other smells 

 and stinks at defiance." Johnston. 



8. The Proper Use of Sea-bathing. " The length of time during 

 which a person should remain in the water necessarily varies according to 



23. What is said about cold bathing ? 



24. What is said about warm bathing ? 



25. What is said about sea-bathing ? 



