The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-03-21
OUR MEDICAL NANESAkE.
Oh DR. sun starts on Nm North~ari
Journey To-day.

To THE Epiroa or THE SUS--Str: the
greatest physician the world has ever
known 10 arranging to como TO New YORK
and vicinity for an extended stay, and. !
am credibly inforUed, will give his ser
vices entirely free of charge. While he
holds no degree from any college. MS
great ability as q healer is recognised oy
all schools OF medicine.
refer to old DR.. SUM- who. accordne
to the almanac. Ia scheduled to begin ms
northward trip next Saturday.
Physicians Of all ages have recognised
the curative effects OF sunshine and the
very name has become the synonym OF
optimism and good cheer. The healing
powers OF "OId SOL" however. have never
won the popular appreciation they de-
serve. Or. sun needs newspaper public
ity. take II. and what better or more
appropriate press agent could he md than
his brilliant namesake?
During a long experience a. trainer
and physical cuiturist ! have had abun-
dant opportunity to observe the benehcent
effects worked by the sun. when assisted
by his able allies. fresh air. pure water.
nutritious food and exercise. ! have seen
cures performed by these agencies that
were almost AS wonderful ~ those claimed
for quack doctors and patent curealls!
A daily sun and air bath, with the
body entirely nude or A. nearly 40 a. cir
cumstances and the police will permit. 10
an invaluable health agency. The tonic
effects OF such baths. when taken regu-
larry. are truly wonderful. and ! have
known Of cases In which mr. Suns minis
trations have cured serious skin diseases
During the spring and summer II Is bes,
to take the sun and air bath In the open,
when possible. II this cannot be done.
window facing the sun should be thrown
wide open. and the patient. In a state OF
nature. can then recline AT his ease. read
Ing THE SUN while he soaks In sunshine
and air through the pores OF his skin.
While basking In the suns rays, which
should be permitted to reach all parts OF
the body. the patient should inhale deep
breaths OF pure air. Plenty OF water. In
ternaiiy and externally. should accompany
the treatment.
Those who begin taking sun battle In
the spring and thus gradually accuston
their bodies to the solar rays. will be
able TO derive benefit and enjoyment from
exposure To the sun on the hottest sum-
mer days.
The ocean beach affords the finest place
In the world to take tho sun cure" but u
is better to seek secluded spot rather
than a crowded bathing beach. as tho re-
duction OF clothing to = minlmu.a II
highly desirable
The various forms OF skin. disease may
often be cured by sun. air and wateI
baths. accompanied by sufficient physical
activity. Sun and air AS we'll as soap ant
water baths are necessary To keep th'
| sk,n clean, the pores open and the human
envelope functioning properly. Skin erup
tons. that tired feeling" and many more
serious ailments are often due TO the iiiac
tivity and sluggishness OF the skin.
AS a hair tonic there IA nothing In ths
bal Der shop equal to the SUMS rays
Hats are largely responsible for bait
heads To 30 bareheaded as much ~
possible during the spring. summer ant
autumn Ia the very hes; hair insurance
Scalp hygiene demands IN. application o.
air and sun a. well rs water and soap.
Sun. air. water. potent curative agencies
are these. But they have one tremendou:
! disadvantage they don't cost anything
| The human animal seems TO be so consti
tuted as TO undervalue It's greatest hless
| ings because they are free. otherwise
many theatres would be deserted and th'
Metropolitan Museum would play" L
standing room only. MAC LEVY.
BABYLON, March is