The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-06
FLANNEI.s CAUSE DEATH,
Heavy CndcrciothfnG thc Cause of
Many Eatnl Attacks.
New YORK \Norld.


thought 10 the hygiene of clothing has
come to the conclusion that many deaths
are caused by WOODEN underclothing
1t can be proved that nanneIs are often
the cause of severe colds. To hav,, n cold
Is to be In diseased condition and that
means n loss of vitality and a shortening
of life 1t may even mean sudden death.
one can easily demonstrate in ones own
person on small scale the effects of cX-
cessiVe iianncls. Bind your hand in thick
WOODEN bandaScs and leave ii in that con-
dilion for night. In the morning you
N w,as ihn u damp and fla 6by, the pores all
ton for catching Geld. If the whole body
were brought to the same state the re-
tably he disastrous.
That, the whole body is often brought to
nearly similar condition is certain. The
majority OF people during the winter In
case themselves in heavy, tight wooden or
flannel garments. These provoke persp.-
IS that ana ibc ao not aRforb It. The result
highly susceptible to the inflammatory ef
fects of cold. slightly lowered tempe
Heavy wooden undertaking is able to
DO all the more harm because it has the
weight of ancient domestic tradition.
SrandmotherS. Wooden underclothinr
according TO modern experience should
Is. re as light as is consistent, with comfort.
the winter healthily in cotton underwear
anu these are probably, the most fortu-
qualities OF wool are
not to be ignored "'e
One of the great properties is that 1t is
body, therefore, Is not given out by It. II
also does not stick to The skin and does
mot absorb RI n,erSpira1ion freely This is
agreeable not to have your underclothin:,
glued to your skin it is Injurious 10 carry
deposit of moisture which may heconls,
cold and do harm In all parts Of the body.
The object, therefore. should he 10 wear
nnueireloth!nE winch does not cause en-
and loose: Wool is. apparently the best
material for the majority of the people.
The subject of colds receives too little
attention. Many people are resigned to
the perpetual possession OF them They
should he regarded as disease. danger
Gus, offensive and unclean. Patent med!-
cine advertisements print eloquent de-
scriptions OF their final effects. These re-
mark, are apn!iGahle to those who have
medical treatment Wise attention to
clothing end the general health is more
valuable than all remedies and treatment
Colds are probably the chief cause OF
illness and disease among human beings
They give little trouble 10 animals, who
wear no clothing. Arguing from thes.
facts. some enthusiasts would say that
the less clothing YOU wear and the more
YOU expose yourself the healthier YOU vii!
Eut a state of civilization of consider
able antiluity has made II necessary for
ncial means 1t is not per,n!ssabl" 10
abandon clothing entirely in this country.
Nor is it advisable TO wear as little AS tho
public authorities permit during an
American winter
Neither. warm clothing or artificial heat
VIII satisfactorily replace the natural
heat OF the body. TO preserve this should
be the first aim OF all who wish 10 avoid
colds, Coed food. fresh air and exercise
are obviously the principal means
In the care Of the body the skin should
take an important place. AS far as colds
are concerned Il Is al! important. because
they rarely occur unless the skin is in
certain condition.
When the pores of the skin are opened
the cold enters wehcrc It's not wanted
and causes rn Inflammation In cold
weather the pores should be closed
Cold water is an excellent vehicle for
closing the pores. The weight Of cxpcr;-
encc seems 10 prove that it is hotter to u.s.,
warm water first. Much dcpcrdS on the
individual constitution.
The warm water clcanses and softens
the skin and relieves the body Of super
huous moisture. the. frequent sonrch OF
colds. Following this. the cold water
will close the pores nd put the skin in a
sound, normal condition. No one should
stay in cold water long enough To feel
discomfort.