The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-06
Exercise our Flesh Away
BY LILLIAN RUSSELL.
copyright. 1914. BY LILLIAN RUSSELL
BY LIILIA

nave an opposite effect when taken
win more Violence for contrary pur-
pose. Exercise Is natures method OF
keeping the body and health in nor
! nal condition, and whatever Is alb
norma! ceases 10 be- so under the slim
illus of regular exercise
certain exercises are. of course cspe-
cially valuable in reducing flesh, and
among these Is walking. which Is OF
httle practical value. unless INDUCED
in correctly and briskly, and Is on
derful IN Its results II practiced before
breakfast in the morning. Indeed,
practically all exertion tending to pre-
VENT or remove obesity should be
taken in the mornings.
One OF the afilctions Of an over stout
person Is high abdomen. ana an
excellent exercise for the correction
OF this Is 70 lie flat on tho back and
elevate each leg several times. alter
natcly. not rs high as IL will go, but
slantwisc from the body. which IL more
OF tax upon the muscles Another
exercise for the same purpose Is 10
stand on tiptoc and elevate tho arms.
at the same time stretching the body
to a tension.
Fat that interfercs with comfortable
iocomotton clings about the waist and
legs. and severe massage helps to r.
move 1t. as we'll as TO strengthen the
HluStHS ana tone up inc circulation.
or the many exercises designed TO
bring about the same result one shows
how n chair may be rested against
ono hip while the body swings for
ward. and thcn from side TO side, when
| the chair may he brought around TO
the other side and the same movement
gone through. Indian clubs and dumb
bells are useful IN taking this cxer-
Else. as they afford both balance 10 tho
body and extra strain upon the muscles
The exercise is so severe that tho mum
Der OF movements should he increased
gradually from three to ten.
Even more cfi'cacious. and as simple
as II Is fatiguinS, is tho exercise in
which toes and hands arc braccd on
the floor. tho body drawn TO n tension
and swayed from side to side at the
! hips, This movement Is reversed by.
lyinS upon the back and lifting
ones self by means OF the hands and
soles Of the feet, with face upward
and IN. body In a curve. The same
swinging motion Is gone through IN
this position. and supe REDUNDANT flesh
about the thighs and waist disappear
as by magic.
Mrs. ]. NJ. L.: / ain sorry. but can
not give you n formula for perfun,
| There are many good ones on the
/
al cheap one. Perfume should always
be of good qualify. 1T is only neces-
sary 10 use a drop or two Of a good
perfume and the odor will be sve
and lasting.
N. y. p: Hangnails are usually
caused from improper manicurine If
YOU do not keep tho cuticle at tho
base OF the nails pressed down and
from tho nails, IL will split, :he skin
VIII peel down, and cause painful han
nails. Never pull these hangnaiis off.
Cut them rs closely as possible with
a pair OF small curved scissors. then
apply bit of peroxide.
H. A.: Massage given incorrectly Is
worse than no massage III all. Before
beginning to massage the face wash
1t In warm water, Softened with n lit
tie oatmeal. This is 10 soften and
prepare II for the cream, so that the
best results may be obtained Dry tho
skin gently. and smear the cream over
the entire face and throat then with
the tips of the fingers work II care
fully into the skin. rubbing f-c,tIy
In Il circular motion from the chin to-
ward the cheek bone and from the cor
ncrs OF the mouth toward the ears The
OBJECT OF massage is 10 stimulate the
muscles and to keep them IN their
f'cPS' poSitiosl dlln prevent SA28lnS.
Never rub, no matter how lightly the
skin around the ewes, as this would
tend 10 stretch H. Smear a little cree
upon the tips of the fingers and light
~ tap 1t, taking care to avoid the eye
Itself II YOU will send me a stamped,
addressed envelope. shall send you
formula for an excellent skin food
for maSSagins
Miss w: To straighten the back
stand with your back, head and heels
perfectly straight and fiat against a
wall or door. Bend in all the waist
line. Hold the position for about five
minutes if you can. Simple MS 1t is, you
will find 1t a difficult matter to hold
the position. Persist in deep breath
ing exercises night and morning. Take
a cane or broom handle and place 1t un-
der the arms, holding it In a position by
the hands In such a manner a 8 to expand
the chest to the utmost. and at the
same time to bring the shoulderblad
into position. DO this as often as
possible. when sitting or walking, and
after time the habit of erect ear
riage will be formed and tho stoop In
the shoulders will be corrected
I'll. H.: Sometimes flushing is due TO
indigestion. sometimes to tight cloth
ing. Pay particular attention to the
neck waist and feet. which should not
be CONSTRUCTED. Exercise in the opon
air. A cold sponge each morning Is
often helpful. Battle the face with an
astringent lotion. ] shall be glad %
send you the formula for a lotion If
you will send mo a stamped, address
ed envelope.