Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-01-31
How to Preserve, Health.
from Hili's Manual of Social and Business
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From Hill's Manual of Social and Business
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The fint great secret Of good health il
good habits and the next is regularity
OF habits. They are briefly summed up
in the following rules -
l. SLEEP.-Give yourself the necessa-
~ amount Of sleep. Some men require
i've hours of the twenty-four; and 9th.
ers need eight. Avoid feather BEDS
Sleep In garment not worn during the
day. To maintain robust health, sleep
with q person as healthy as yourself, OF
no one.
2. DREss.-In cold weather, dress
warmly with 'underclothing. Remove
mufier, overcoat, overshoes, etc., when
remaining any considerable length Of
time In swarm room. Keep your feet
warm and dry. Wash them In warm
water, two or three times . week. Wear
wsrm stockings, large boots, and over
shoes when In the snow or wet. Wear Q
light covering on the head, keeping il
always cool.
8. CLEANLINEss.-Hav always q
pint or quart Of water in the sleeping
room. In the morning after washing
and wiping hands and face, then wet
with the bands every part Of the body.
Cold water will not be disagreeable
when applying 1t with the bare hands.
Wipe immediately; follow by brisk
rubbing over the body. The whole op-
Grafton need not take over i've minutes.
The result Of this wash is, the blood IL
brought to the surface Of the skin and
made to circulate evenly throughout the
body. You have opened the pores Of
the skin, allowing impurities Of the
body to pass of, and have given your
self In the operation, q good vigorous
morning exercise. Pursue this habit
regularly, and you will seldom take
cold.
4. INITIATION OF THE LUNas.-Five
minutes spent In the open air, after
dressing, initiating the lungs, by inhal.
Ing as full q breath as possible, and
pounding the breast during the infla-
ton, will greatly enlarge the chest,
strengthen the lung power, and very ef-
fectually ward off consumption.
5. DIET.-If inclined to be dyspeptic,
avoid mince meat, sausage, and other
highly seasoned food. Beware of eating
too freely Of soups; better to eat food
dry enough to employ the natural saliva
of the mouth In moistening it. If in
clined to over eat, partake freely Of rice,
cracked wheat, and other articles that
are easily digested.
Eat freely of ripe fruit, and avoid ex-
cessive use of meats. Eat at regular
hours, and lightly near the hour OF go
ing to bed. Eat slowly. Thoroughly
masticate the food. Do not wash It
down with continual drink while eat
ing. Tell your funniest stories while at
the table, and for an hour afterwards -
Do not engage in severe mental labor
directly after hearty eating.
6. ExERCIsE.-Exercise not too vio-
lent. but sufficient to produce q gentle
perspiration, should be had each day in
the open air.
Z. CONDITION OF THE MIND.-The
condition Of the mind has much to do
with the health. Be hopeful and joy.
GUS. To be 80, avoid business entangle-
ments that may cause. perplexity and
anxiety. Keep out Of debt. Live with
In your rinc0me. Attend church. Walk,
ride, mix in jovial company. Do as
near right Jas you know how. Thus
conscience will always be at ease. If
occasionally disappointed, remember
that there Is no rose without thorn,
and that the darkest clouds have sill
yer lining; that sunshine follows q
storm, and beautiful spring follows the
dreary winter. Doyour duty, and leave
the rest to God who doeth all things
well.