The Washington times., 1906-10-04
HEALTH AND BEAUTY

The discomforts Of corpuIence often
may be reduced by simple methods
Among the simplest is 20 diet and ex-
eIclses though this requires patience
and self-cOmmand. Rise early in the
morning-say, 6 or Z O'clock-waIk for
an hour, walk again AT night, and re-
tire not earlier than -. Take no maps
In the daytime. Lead an active life. be
extremely busy about Something. Ex-
efclSe all the muscles of the body
freely and a good part Of each day.
All outdoor exercises are beneficial
and easy TO follow, because there is
pleasure 10 accompany them. Walking
horseback riding, bag punching, tether
tennis, fencing, dancing, swimming
Towing-all are splendid reducers.
Persistent activity is a tremendous
help. The fatty tissues that pile up so
unseemly and cumbersome are burned
away by muscular action.
Massage is often attended by good re-
suits. Some kinds OF massage tend to
build flesh, but the proper kind in this
case. sometimes used with solutions OF
salt, clea- alcohol, OF warm vinegar, will
reduce 10 gratifying extent.
The cold bath In the morning is an
excellent help IN awakening activity.
One can acquire the habit gradually
and easily. Follow this bath with the
Indoor exercises. There are many spe-
clal ones, among them this, prescribed
by prominent physician:
To Reduce the AbdCmen.-Lie fat on
your back and slowly raise both legs to
perpendicular position: then lower them
slowly 10 the floor. This Will make the
abdomen small and firm. Do rot repeat
this exercise many times in succession.
1t is easy 10 abuse the teeth by ex-
posure 20 sudden changes OF tenn
peratTre. Nothing viii crack the enamel
sooner Never breath with the mouth
open o. talk more than is absolutely
necessary In winter air or IN the chilly
atmosphere of cool nights. Never
fHT q
together. An icy liquid should never be
taken unless IL Is allowed TO enter the
stomach by escaping contact with the
teeth.
Il is a disgraceful neglect Of the we'll
being OF the teeth 20 bite hard subs
tanCes with them or TO use them In any
manner that should be done by scissors
and plnchers and other tools The teeth
should be used for only the purpose for
which they We're made.
The use Of medicines nearly always
works ravages upon the teeth. some
times destroying them. So, in case Of
long Illness. special care in the use Of
anusepucs and neuiraliZers should he
employed. Consult the attending ply
stefan about the matter. and insist upon
the proper care
In using ready-prepared tooth powders
and washes be careful 10 ascertain
their ingredients in order 10 see that
they contain what is needed for the in
dividual 10 IS well to consult the den
list before purchasing, since he should
understand the character OF the teeth
and what they need.
Exercise seems to be the remedy for
pretty nearly every human H. The
troubles with the teeth are no eXcep-
tion. At first thought IL seems rather
odd that one should exercise the teeth: /
but II they get plenty Of It. they will
Increase In brllliaucys resist decay more I
effectively and the gums viii grow pink
and firm. one prominent dentist thinks
that IL people chewed the proper length |
of time and on the proper foods. his
profession would fare badly. The eXer-
else of chewing stimulates the glands
that uOurish the teeth invigorates that /
tiny nerve that controls their healthy |
growth and sets the blood 10 COursing
freely through the small innumerablc |
blood vessels of the mouth. Chew bong |
and well and select foods that are solid /
and require plenty of it. Cuew on both |
sides Of the mouth and always with the |
lips closed. for hygienic reasons as well /
as good form.
Massage is the most efIcaCiOus metho 1
OF removing wrinkles. There are many
recipes sold OF lotions and pomades, but /
81 Is not wise 20 use them unless their 4
Ingredients are known. For a woman
in years, whose face is deep
~ scanned with wrinkles, IL is no easy
matter, and often impossible, TO bring /