The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1901-09-25

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To my mind the part of the physical
man upon which depends all the pos
sibilltles OF mental resource Is that
part which has relation to respiration
and which for its perfect work de-
ponds upon the quality of the air we
breathe, the quantity respired and the
method thereof The apparatus for
respiration consists of the lungs, which
are double, the one on the right side
having three lobes, the other on the
left only two. We must always bear
In mind that nature is generous In her
provisions, and she has given us so
much of lung tissue that large part
can be quickly exhausted and become
Inactive, yet life endure for its legiti-
mate threcscore years and ten and its
duties and activities continue unhln-
dered by any conscious lack. Under
the microscope the lung tissue shows
an Infinite number OF tiny cells or ultI-
mate lobules. Some have estimated
these ut five or six hundred million,
md, wonderful TO relate, only with the
first breath that the infant draws are
both lungs ever filled with absolutely
new air, All through life there Is nee
cssarily what we call residual air,
which may be of greater or less
amount according TO the breathing
habit of the individual. 1t Is said that
the extent OF surface through which
the air breathed passes Is approximate
ly about 1900 square feet. and the eX-
erection from the lungs daily Is over
two pounds of poisonous matter. In
fact. II is certain that Mt least one
third of the waste and poisonous mat
organism. It's growth, repair. decay. is
excreted through the lungs.
Unfortunately, n great majority of
mankind breathe very specifically,
using only part of this large area of
lung tissue. Even If persons are out
of doors. unless by wise activity, the
deep cells of the lungs are not aerated
lbi tit HllllIlt i'd6bll TINT WHY NV
men or women know how To free the
lungs properly. pettweiler states that
deep breathing not only ventllates the
lungs and aids the circulation. but In
many cases Il able TO strengthen the
muscles of the thoraX. especially those
about the upper part OF the chest" And
! believe that we have right to expect
from paGnlpufnrU ,ry 90
strengthening of the resisting force Of
nature to disease. Even If the lungs
have begun to break down. honest eff
fort in this direction will supplement
medication.
one of the methods of correct breath
ing IL to put the hands lightly on the
hips, fingers backward, throw the
shoulders well back, hold the chest UP.
chin In, and then Inhale slowly through
the nose as long as possible. When
the lungs are filed. retain the air until
some discomfort is experienced, then,
forming the lips In the shape of n letter
q, cXhale rs slowly ana evenly MS ii
consistent with comfort, making -
slight blowing sound. Such an esq.,.
else for five minutes, clad only in uaC
garment or, better, with no garment at
all, night and morning, in wen prnti-
lated room. will do very much In man,
woman or child TO develop the lung ca.
paClty, improve the carriage Of the
body and enrich the quality of the
blood. which depends upon the activity
Of the lungs for It's puridcntion
1t Is no wonder that so much cnre
has been given by nature to the appa-
rntus for the respiratory function, for
we know perfectly well that man has
lived rs much as sixty days without
food. he las been forced to exist for
some time without water; but, alas,
without air death must come IN n brief
space of time,
For Instance, in 1866, lfG persons
We're confined oyer night In small
space not larger than $500 cubic feet,
with only two little windows on one
side. Within m hour all broke out In
n proflse sweat. They were tortured
with thirst and difficult breathing. and
In three ana half hours the majority
were delirious. Then when the morn
the tale. Another extreme case was ut
the battle OF Austerlitz. Three hun
dred captured soldiers were confined
In small cellar, and within few
hours all but forty were dcad. The
reason IL self evident. Tho air was in
sufficient for the demands of cach In
divldual, the poisonous eXhalatlons
from the body were thrown off through
the lungs, and most agoniZing death
ensued. 1t behooYes us, then, most
carefully to consider In arranging for
the ventilation of homes, hotels, hos
pitfalls and jalls not only that a proper
quantity OF pure air shall be allowed
free circulation, but also to be watch
full lest this pure air shall be vItlated
by retained impurities.
A great many Investigations have
been made 10 ascertain the relation OF
air to disease, and perhaps the simple
statement OF the fact that among all
Industrial Glasses those are healthier
and have the lowest death rate who
are gardeners, farmers, agricultural
Iaborers and ishernen-ln other words,
those whose occupations are carried
on In the open alr-will be II truth all
can understand.
What lesson. then. to all who may
have families OF children to rearl How
important that every effort should be
made to secure the largest amount of
air space about the dwelling, plenty Of
room for the children To play out Of
doors, and by all means avoid having
little ones sleep In an apartment which
the winds Of heaven do not visit
Julia Holmes Smith. d. D., In Pilgrim.
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