76 PRESERVATION OF THE BODY. 



The touch is kept perfect by being exercised on 

 a variety of objects ; by the body being in a sound 

 and healthy condition ; and by strict attention to 

 personal cleanliness. 



When the hands and feet are stiff and benumbed 

 with cold, we should never try to warm them by 

 the fire, as this causes excruciating pain, and may 

 do them harm. The best thing to restore the cir- 

 culation is to rub them together, or to rub them 

 with snow, or to plunge them into cold water. 



The teeth require particular attention. These 

 are so necessary to us for a variety of purposes, 

 that if we lose them, or they become diseased, we 

 are sadly harassed, and perhaps tormented, by that 

 terrible pain toothach. 



It is in most instances our own fault that the 

 teeth become unsightly, and fall away, so early in 

 life. We either disorder our stomachs by taking 

 improper food, or we take our meat hot, and our 

 drinks scalding certain modes of destroying the 

 teeth. Another foolish thing children are fond of 

 doing, is cracking nuts, or plum stones, or biting 

 very hard substances. It is very wrong to do so, 

 for mischief is always produced by such habits. 



Perfect cleanliness about the mouth should be 

 diligently practised. Every morning, and after 

 meals, the teeth should be cleansed by a soft brush 

 and pure water. A little charcoal now and then 

 is all the tooth powder requisite. Picking the 

 teeth with pins, knives, and forks is not only a 

 disgusting habit, but it is also exceedingly hurtful. 



