Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1888-12-13
A FEW HEALTH HINTS.
Wearing Night C1othes-Dressing the Neck
Outer Vraps-Foot Coverings.

Outer Wraps-FOOt Coverings.
It cannot be generally known that we
practically breathe through the skin-in
other words, that the skin has function
something like that of the lungs. 1t can
not, of course, be active unless kept
clean. But in other ways than by neglect
of cleanliness can it's usefulness be i'm
paired. Tight clothing cripples it and
keeps the poisons which should be thrown
out at the surface locked up in the sys-
TEN, and also shuts out pure air which
should reach the skin. In purchasing un-
derclothing, therefore, it should be so
large that, even after frequent washing
and shrinking, it will still be loose and
permit of volume of air between it and
the body 1t naturally follows that the
outer garments should also be compare
lively large, and at least enough so to
permit every movement to be made with
as much ease when they are on as when
they are off.
There is a habit which all, without ex-
ception, should practice, and yet it is safe
to say that not one man in ten of our
people do follow it. Reference is made to
the removal of the undervest on retiring,
and the substitution of one kept for night
wear alone. The underclothing, during
the day, becomes filed with emanations
from the body, and must be well aired
regularly every night, otherwise it be-
comes to considerable extent poisonous,
and the noXious matters are again alb
sorbed by the skin. This self poisoning
is sure to go on unless the rule given is
Observed.
Safety from "colds" depends in no slight
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Nothing should be worn about it which
interferes with it's freedom of movement,
nor should it be encountered with
handkerchiefs, which so many wear as
much for appearance as for comfort.
Let each one now choose a certain
kind of collar, and wear no other style
until spring comes Even a very slight
variation in this important article Of
dress will favor a sore throat. The habit
Of wearing the fashionable bandages-
silk neckerchiefs-is an exceedingly bad
one to get into and, as rule, those who
have it are frequent sufferers from throat
troubles Practically the collar and neck
tie will be sufficient protection for the
throat. When the cold is intense, turn
ing up the coat collar will be sufficient
additional protection, unless one is riding
When leaving the cold air and entering
warm rooms, remove the outer wraps at
once. Ladies fail to observe this rule
oftener than do men. When people have
been long enough in warm rooms to be-
come heated, they should not leave them
and at once enter their carriage or street
car. Under those conditions they are
chilled even by short ride Before
attempting to ride they should walk q
few blocks, until the body is accustomed
to the change and circulation is active.
After one has been exposed to intense
cold and is even slightly chilled, cup of
hot tea or coffee is advisable to warm
up" Alcohol, so often taken for the pur-
pose, is more active, but seldom better
than the simple, harmless beverages men
toned. During prolonged exposure to
cold, as on a long drive, hot drinks should
not be INDUCED in, for they render the
body yet more sensitive to cold
A word about foot coverings. Woolen
stockings, of course, should be worn by
all. Wear now heavy shoes and delay to
put on overshoes as long as possible;
when once they are on, keep them in
service until next spring Car drivers,
conductors and other men out all day in
the cold will be by far more comfortable
If they discard leather boots and shoes
and wear cloth shoes inside their over
shoes. Then their feet will be better
ventilated, perspire less and hence keep
much warmer.-Boston Herald.