The Washington herald., 1916-05-15

II the arms have been neglected during
the winter months. It is well to begin
at once such beautifying measures as
will make them in every way present
able by the time warm weather Is upon
u.s. or first Importance is the shape, the
contour, of the arms. Those that are
attractive in this respect are neither too
plump nor too thin and extend from we'll
covered shoulders in long, graceful lines
to a delicately turned wrist and taper
ing finger tips.
A sleeve that is too tight at the arm
hole may interfere with the circulation
to such a degree that the entire arm
and hand will be Redeemed. Frequently
tightness OF the sleeve at the fleshy part
Of the forearm causes an embarra ssing
redness Of the hands, and this is usually
the case when one desires above all
things to appear completely at ease.
Therefore give special attention to the Mt
of the sleeve.
Arms that are too thin or too bulky
can be trained to more desirable pro-
portions by massage and exercises.
HOusekeepers may not view with favor
the suggestion that the various move
r7ents necessary in performing work
about the house are just those on which
physical culture exercises of one kind
or another are based. The difference
lies in the fact that physical culture is
taken I'D with a view Of reaching GER
tain results with the mind fixed on the
subject. and money is paid out for the
service. The same exercises can be gone
through in the daily tasks at home and
costs nothing except concentration Of
mind upon the object to be attained.
OF course trifling duties that are no
strain upon the muscles, such as busting
and the like, are of no value, but using
the arms vigorously in any work that Is
at hand, ironing, polishing silver, or
hard wood floors. scrubbing paints, etc.
will unqUestionably train down over
plump tissues and improve undeveloped
muscles, but only IT, as remarked before,
the mind is on the object sought. If one
prefers the physical culture exercises, II
Is only needful to go through similar pur-
poseful motions IN ones own room.
Over-feshy arms can be reduced rapid
" by covering them Closely with rubber
sIeevelets made for reduction purposes.
These can be purchased, but the mate
rial. or even oiled silk (Which is impervi-
Gus to air) can be had in bandages or
by the yard. The idea OF this is to
overheat the parts, induce free perspira-
lion and so melt away fat. II the arms
are exercised while wearing the rubber,
he work Of reduction is hastened.
Massage is one of the most excellent
ways, to increase or decrease flesh, but
II must be thoroughly understood, else
more harm than good Is done. For de-
velopinE thin arms and beautifying the
skin, battle first in fairly hot water with
a very good soap, or with almond meal
and CASTLE soap, dry carefully and rub
or pat the flesh until 1t reddsns, then
apply a generous amount OF cream con-
nst1ng Of an ounce each Of lanoltn,
cocoanut butter and almond oil; work this
thoroughly into the skin with gentle
circular movements, beginning at the
wrist and gradually ascending the arm.
II reduction Of flesh Is the object sought,
baths as directed and apply no cream, but
grasp the muscles forcfbly between the
thumb and finger tips and wiring or
twist them well, lifting the mass away
from the bone and subjecting It to the
forcetul squeezing and pressure; an
astrtngent lotion or pomade for the local
reduction OF flesh may then be applied,
the whole covered with rubber sheeting,
as suggested above.