Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-31

minutes all the heneft that can be derived
from sea bathing can be obtained. Persons
shouldn't battle in the sea Immediately after
eating. They should always remain at least an
hour after eating before entering the water
After coming out Of the water, a good. brisk
walk for half an hour win put the blood in good
circulation again and the bather will feel all
the better for the bath and for the walk"
COLD BATHS VERY BENEFICIAL
A well-known hospital surgeon favors heroic
treatment He is believer in cold baths and
plenty Of exercise. Talking on this subject re-
Gently, this is what he said:
Il think that those who can take q cold bath
every morning all the year round derive a
great deal OF benefit from 90 doing. The effect
OF the cold water on the system is to act as =
nerve tonic, and person of a strong constitu-
ton always feels great deal be tier after taking
these cold baths Then in driving ones self the
ricuon OF the skin has another healthful effect
upon the nerves. Those persons who are
strong enough to battle in the open cir every
mornihg al the year round, think, enjoy bet
Yer heaitn than those who try TO keep in warm
rooms and only take warm baths on
certain occasions. Their nerves are in
better condition and stronger; their skin
Is harder and more healthful and better
able 70 stand the cold, and their muscles are
greatly strengthed by the use which they get
through the bather having to move about in
ORDER 70 keep himself warm while in the
water. To persons of a weak cons itu.ion or
nervous temperament, Of course, this heroic
treatment would be too severe. They couldn't
stand the sudden shock to their system caused
by the plunge in the cold water. For such
persons tepid bathing is the more beneficial.
The water should be from ninety TO a hundred
degrees IN temperature. Some persons can
not stand bathing nearly as much as Others To
some persons water has a firing effect upon
the system. These should only indulge in
tepid sponge baths at certain stated times. For
many diseases and complaints water is abso-
lutely necessary. But these occasions can only
be ordered by a physician after he has made a
study OF the patients case. Turkish and Rus
sian baths are luxury TO those who can stand
them, but only those who have been advised
by their physician or whose hearts are in a
healthful condition should ever attempt TO
take these baths. For rheumatism and similar
complaints heat baths are very beneficial, and
q great many persons suffering from severe
cold often find great relief from a Turkish
bath. The general effect, though, of Turkish
bath on the system is weakening. and for this
reason alone, If no other, they should not be
often taken. Sea bathing is particularly bene-
hcial to all those who can stand il. / don't
know that there is any harmful result expert
enced through staying in the sea water for a
whole morning. provided the bather keeps
moving about, is warm. and his blood is in
good circulation. But directly one begins TO
feel cold or experiences a tired, languid feel
ing, then 1t Is time to come out of the water.
and good brisk walk should be INDUCED in
then in order to get the blood into circula-
ton again"