THE SKIN AND THE KIDNEYS 2OI 



body. In winter, they keep in the bodily heat and protect 

 us from cold. In summer, they shield us from the direct 

 rays of the sun. 



Clothes should be changed according to the climate or 

 time of year. It is not prudent to leave off winter clothing 

 too early in the spring, for our seasons are most uncertain. 

 Loosely woven, porous material should be worn next to the 

 skin, whether in summer or winter. 



We should never allow ourselves to feel cold. If we 

 cannot go where it is warm, or put on warm clothing, we 

 should exercise until we feel warm. 



271. Hints on the Use of Clothing. To keep our persons 

 sweet and clean, we must change our clothes often. This 

 not only applies to gafments used for daily wear, but to 

 bedclothes and night clothes. No one should sleep in the 

 clothes he wears during the day. Under-garments should 

 be frequently and regularly changed. All bedclothes should 

 be exposed freely to the light and the air. 



Young children are less able to resist cold and sudden 

 changes than grown-up people, hence great care must be 

 taken with their clothing. The legs and chests of children 

 should not be unduly exposed to the bitter blasts of winter 

 nor the cold east winds of spring. Many children die every 

 year from lung diseases due to ignorance or neglect in this 

 matter. 



272. Plain Advice on the Use of Clothing. - Never wear 

 wet or damp clothes longer than is necessary. If you have 

 on wet clothes, take the shortest way home, rub down thor- 

 oughly, and put on dry, warm garments. 



Do not let your damp skirts, underclothing, wet stock- 

 ings or shoes dry on you, but always change them at once 

 if possible. Neglect of this precaution is a fruitful cause 



