Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-07-06
A Word or two About Bathing.

Bathing has its seasons and times butih1y
are always more, or less present as means of
health. warm bath ought to be taken once
week, a, leas, once fortnight, by every adult
IN the universe, winter. spring, summer, and
autumn. In the cold monhsiu renovaes and
stimulates the dormant circulation. In the
temperature il equallzes the same, cleanses The
skin, difTuses delightful glow over the whole
body, and keeps i, in health, In the summer
months it refreshes and exhilaraIes i, a. the
same Tune clears the skin Of its impurities. and
carries off the superfiuoussheat OF the body. by
acceleraung perspiralion. As local palliative
To congestion or pa'n-to cold, or touch oil
the rheuma,ics; it has no equal--as a comforter
after fatigue, il is invaluable--as an apendale
10 a mans pleasure, incompatible. But all the
eulogy IN the world cannot express the feelings
which experiment alone commands therefore,
if the reader be an invalid and attach any faith
TO my counsel, lei him take a warm bath al the
intervals recommended, (if means and conve-
nience are al handy and select the lime he
will be least hurried in the process for the in
diligence, and prove il. Perhaps morning is
the most convenient time but it is as efficient
in the evening Of tne day. The idea Of taking
cold is ou, Of he question.
"A vapor bath is one ofahe greatest conteiva-
bleuxuries |, clears The body of every i'm
purity unloads the lungs, rendering the breath
ing free and eligh,fol-remoyes all possible
aches and pains. de,aches blo,hes, scurf, and
other designations, and leaves the skin as soft
as velvet Besides all these qualifications. it
is most exhllarave. healthful and agreeable.
II makes the elder feel young, and used a, IN
tervals. decidedly promote longevity. A vapor
bath ought to be taken once every two or three
weeks. throughout whole life.
The next question is as to the expendiency
of cold bathing. 1t certainly is most exhilira-
tive, healthful and agreeable. "A sea-dp has
had its votaries since the existence Of Neptune;
and its friends and admirers are ever on the
increase it is most strengthening and slgor-
young or old, Eve or Adam, so long as pru.
dence, affction, or known causes, do nc, pro-
hbit. (for there are prohibitions Of course, which
common sense will tell. never neglect the op-
ponuniiy Of rush in and Out Of The 'briRy el-
ement am not advising you to be amphibl-
Gus, and dabbIe and paddle half your time away,
but merely take an immersion for one or cou.
pie of minu.es-Out and dress. "A sea bath
may be taken daily, and almost of any season,
if weather permit bu,.it is unadvisable, and
also 10 little use, to- make toll of pleasure, and
hence Judge from your own feelings and con-
venence. Sea-balhing is extremely whole
some, and very Strengthening. =
A cold plunge bahia swim in the river
swimming is fine exercise as well as most
useful requirement, and should always be learnt
as early as possible) "a douche-a 'si's,' and
shower bath are all admirable helps 10 he
recovery and preservation Of health, and The
attainment of nervous tone and powef.
shower bath should be an object Of tole-
try IN every bed-chamber in which case, The
morning 'deluge' should never be omited.-
Habit will soaccustom one TO its use, iha,the
win,ry winds will but add to its enjoyment
and absolute utilny. # j, can Aborne. IL is
out of the question during "a cod,' and less sal
ulary when the stomach is out of order.