The daily Alaskan., 1917-08-29
Daily Points For Citizen Soldiers (Issued by the War Department And all rights to reprint
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YOUR HEALTH


 are just what most vigorous men need for their phyiscal well-being. Every day brings an ample amount of exercise, fresh air, and good food Yours will be very unusual case # you do not find yourself after .ew months stronger, healthier, and more bouyant than you have ever been iu your life.
 It is true, on the other hand' that extreme exertion in marching or fighting may in time be called for. But this will not be until you are thoroughly trained and it. Ine periods of strain or exposure will nrobably be short and are not ike ly in themselves to do you any real harm, At any rate, you owe 1t 10 the country-to make yourselA III at the earliest possible moment. Sick men can not do much toward winning this war. In the Army they are not only a loss, but during their sickness a positivs handicap
 There are q few simple, common sense rules to fOllow, which are briefly summed up in this lesson.
 Everything you eat will be care fully inspected by the officers LII charge of that duty. You will have plenty of fresh meat, bread, potato@ and other vegetables, and other simple and nourishing food. As general rule, you should eat mo- thing not supplied in your company
 mess. Especially avoid green or oyer-ripe fruit and the inferior
 soft drinks" which will be put be fore you in shops and by peddlers outside the camp limits
 Your chief care in connection with food will be to chew it thor oughly and eat it slowly. Don
 .LalEA 10 sell!luBnb eA!sseoxe EuILF tea. or coffee with your meals; this is rather a common fault among soldiers.
 Avoid needless exposure. You Imay be often called upon in Inc line of duty to march through mud and rain. So long as you are active ly on the move it will probably do no harm. As soon as you are off duty, however, take proper care of yourself. Give yourself a rub down and if possible bathe your feet and change your clothing. Use little extra care to protect your belly from getting chilled; it may save you some annoying attacks Of cramps and diarrhea.
 If you come in from exercise or drill sweating freely, try to cool off gradually instead of allowing yourself to get chilled. Even in hot weather throw a light coat or wrap over yourself for q few min utes.
 One of the most important rules Of all is to be careful about drink ing water not provided in the camp recommended to you by medi- cal or company officers. If pure water is not at hand, it is better
 ,o drink boiled water or weak cof- Zee or tea. Boiling kills the disease
 germs.
 If you are in the habite of using tobacco, be moderate, especially wE;.e you are on the march or just before taking strenuous exer- else. Your smoke will do less harm and at the same time Wiu be much more enjoyable, if you wait till you can sit down quietly during one of the periods of rest.
 Eight hours of each day are set aside for sleep. This is ample, out not too much for most men. Even if you cant sleep for any reason lie still and get a good rest during those hours.
 The medical officer will be ready to do everything he can to keep you well. Don't hesitate to report to him if you need any attention even for slight ailments. Every day at sick call" any soldier who is not feeling well may ask for medical treatment.