The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1869-07-14
Hints for Summer.

Hints lot SuILlluSIs
SEA BATH1Na--DANaERs OF Ex'
cEss-SuMMER DR1NKs-How TO
KEEP CooL-D1ET FOR u o T
: WEATHER-FIeHT1Na TIE Mos
oUIToEs. -. -
Sea and river bathing are now
in order, and it is to be hoped that
people will not indulgeinthose lux
uries with recklessness. Many con-
stitutious are sadly shattered ev-
cry Summer by too much bath
ing. 49,. =,
Bathing is a good thing employ
ed in moderation but lmmoder'
ately enjoyedit becomes a very
dangerous and damaging thing:
ONLY the most robust, and and
soundest system can long stand
daily, sea or riyer immersions
without becoming impaired. Per
sons afflicted by, organic, disabili:-
/ ties should bathe in the sea or
river not eftener than every other
day, and in no event should they
remain in the water longer than
ten or fifteen minutes. Any in
diligence in bathing extending to
half an hour or an hour (Which is
more frequently the rule than the
exception) is highly injurious, al
though the injury may not be I'M
medistely apparent.
SUMNER DRINKS.
"What are the best and most
healthful Summer drinks ?"
The immediate object Of drink
ing is to satisfy thirst. There is
but one thing capable of doing
this, and that Is water. The prin-
cipal ingredient of all the different
kinds ofdrinks used is water and
the purer the water, and the less
quantity Of other substances mix
ed with it, the more perfectly does
it supply the wants of thessystem.
This being the case, pure water is
/ the best and most healthful of
drinks, not only for Summer, but
Tor ali seaaons Of. the. year. The
ssiasneriin which it& is drank la
very important. ffhDassahow-:
I'd rapidly and in large quantities,
it may produce undue distension
and pressure Of tho stomach, and
interfere with its functions and
those of the surrounding organs.
Isahe water thus swallowed be
very cold. and the system at the
same time be suffering from heat
and fatigue, very serious results
are apt to occur from the sudden
shock. Water should always be
drank slowly. By slipping, the
desire for drink is more efectuaIiy
gratifed, and any desirable quan-
tity at any temperature may be
drank without injurious effects.
Ice water 10 Summer is not objec-
tionable if taken in this way.
Water should not be drank at or
soon after meals, as it interferes
with the pro cess of digestion.
KEEP COOL.
cit is easy to say so," says one,
"but how are you going to do it,
this hot weather?" I will tell
you. The clothing should be light
and loose, and Of sucn character
that the air can readily pass
through it. 1t should be changed
often. Clothing worn through
the day should not be worn at
night. The entire body should te
bathed every day so as to keep the
|, pores open and the skin clean.
|; PRESENTATION should not be checked,
but encouraged, if one does not
perspire easily Perspiration ne
cessitates evaporation, andevapor'
alton cools.
DIET, ETC.
Eat sparingly, and avoid every
thing of q heating, stimulating, or
irritating character, as salts, spices,
condiments. sweets. fats, tea, cof
fee, tobacco, alchoholic drinks, &c.
THE diet should consist principally
or entirely Of fruits, berries and
vegetables. The only proper drink
is water. Especially avoid eat
ing more than the system re,
ouires, as excess in amount OF
food is one of the principal causes
OF that lazy, listless, uncomforta
bic feeling experienced by so
many during hot weather: Keep
a clean conscience as we'll as q
clean skin and clean clothing, and
don't get excited. If uncomforta'
bly warm at any time, immerse
the hands and feet in cold water
or let a stream of cold water run
upon the wrists or ankles for
short time, or hold a piece of ice
in the hands. This vii! soon COO
the whole body.
AN ESCAPE FROM MOSQUITOES.