The Washington herald., 1916-08-17

The question Of surf bathing Is one
that does not receive the consideration
It should in our country. There can be
no doubt Of it's tonic and beneficial ef-
fects under some conditions or of its per-
nicious results in some others. Many
people never enjoy surf bathing yet fol-
low the lead Of others and thoughtlessly
sow the seed of future trouble. Surf
bathing Is ranked among strenuous eX-
ercises, and only those OF robust consti-
tuition should indulge in it.
More persons than are aware suffer
from weak heart and blood circulation;
1t is a question whether these should
ever attempt to battle with the waves.
The shock Of cold sea plunging is fire.
quently detrimental to nervous people as
well. In many cases, too. colds are es-
tablished from indiscretiOns in the surf
that are hard to get rid Of.
Thoroughly to enjoy sea bathing and
get the greatest amount of benefit from
II certain precautions must never be
heated, fatigued or after eating; do not
try to Initiate the athlete and plunge;
cool OF the great arteries first by wet
ting the temples, wrists and ankles: al
low the waves after their force has been
broken. to gently lap over you, and so
gradually prepare the body for the
struggle with the briny deep. 1t depends
triumphanJly aslow, or weak, shiverinS.
with wrinkled skin and blue lips. A sun
bath should not be taken in dripping
clothes after the bath, but before. The
clothing should be quickly changed and
a period Of rest should follow.
The best place for surf bathing is where
the suns rays fall directly on the water
mot in the shadow of piers, etCO and
the best time is between meals from II
10 l and from to ). Those who are
wise enough not to be tempted into the
surf can secure great benefit and pleas
Ure from resting and bathing on the warm
sand. protected always from the imme-
dlate action of the sun by white yelling
and parasOL 1t is an established scien-
tiiC fact that the action OF the suns rays
upon the blood increases the number Of
red CorpusCles, and so it is an admirable
plan to take sun baths whenever and
wherever possible. Just as the body
should be protected from the heat of
the sun. so the skin should be protected
from the effect solar rays produce upon
its beauty, because freckles, tan and
other summer blemishcs are not alone
highly disfigurlng at the time, but are
never completely cradicated. A skin that
has once been tanned or burned never
regains its fairness. Women who wish
to avoid this danger are careful to pro-
tect the skin with white yelling; red
prevents freckles because it absorbs the
rays that bring them to the surface OF
the skin: but red is heating and so should
be avoided IN hot weather. Before eX-
posing oneself to the elements, the skin
is rubbed very thoroughly with the fol-
lowing cream: Oil of almonds, ounces;
spermaceti. 2 ounces; honey, a teaspoon
ful; oil Of rose. drops. Wipe off all
excess and apply a mild baby powder
literally. This treatment Is sufficient to
make some skins impervious to the sun
action.
When freCkles persist in coming the
following lotion is remedial if used
at once: Sweet almonds. | ounce; bit
ter almonds, drams; cherry brandy,
10 ounces; corrosive Sublimate, 6
grains; tincture Of beuzOin, drains;