Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-11-18
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to get next" All know that clnana-
lions are constantly passing from the
body, It's impurities. In deadly waste
matter, which nature has no uss tor
and which she II constantly trying to
pass OF by the pores OF the skin. The
average number Of these for each
square inch OF the body IL estimated to
be two thousand and Eve hundred. or
seven millions In all. making II Joined
together. canal . miles long.
which conducts from the aystem every
twenty -four hours In the state of SEN
sible perspiration, or water called
Sweat" or insensibie Precipitation call.
ed "vapor." three pounds and half
from one person In the ordinary oc-
equations Of life. and much more In ex-
traorhinary callings.
The sensible perspiration from Q
sleeper during the night IL enough to
battle the atmosphere Of whole
room: and II IL the breathing and re-
breathing Of an atmosphere thus con-
taminated which makes the night the
time OF attack OF the great majority Of
violent human ailments: u Ii this
which fires the train Of impending dis
ease and which might have been de-
ferred. II not entirely warded of II the
| sleepers and the bedchamber had been
clean. In addition to the excretion Of
| unclean or poisonous waste matter
from the body, there may be deposited
on the hands and other portions OF the
body disease germs which may endan-
ger health. Food Is frequently con-
taminated by disease germs from the
unclean hands OF people. No one who
Ia sick with an infectious disease or
who Ii Just recovering from such n dis
ease should have anything to do with
the handling or the preparation Of
foods. Tainted foods are worse than
tainted money. 1t In necessary to
health to keep the skin clean by a
daily bath. II Is unnecessary to use
soap every time save on exposed parts
of the body.
Water Is even more essential to the
inside Of man than tn the outside.
Water constitutes more than one
fourth Of the bulk Of the body, and all
the functions Of life are really car
ried on In a water bath: and, although
the sense Of thirst may be trusted to
call for glass nj water when re-
quired. the fluid can he drunk most
advantageously for many reasons be-
sides mere satisfying OF thirst. ID.
gestion Is much facilitated by drinking
water: aud there Ia no good reason
why you should not drink water with
meals ms well as between meals. The
habit Of drinking water in moderate
quantities between meals contributes
to health. ard indicates the. fact that
those who visit resorts for the purpose
of drinking the waters IT mineral
springs might profit by staying at
home and drinking more water. When
water II taken into an empty stomach
It quickly passes into the circulation
to liquify solids. whose excretion from
the system Ia thus facilitated. Very
few people think Of the necessity Of
washing the inside rs well as the out
side Of the body, and he who would be
perfectly healthy should be as careful
about the cleanliness Of his stomach
and bowels as If his skin. "Clean out.
clean up. and keep cIean!" II In no
easy to obey the laws Of health! You
should revere your body. revere II In
deeds, not sentiment alone. Warm II
with good food. ventilate II with fresh
air. Cleanse II with hearty exercise
and daily baths. LEARN HOW TO
LIVE.
In all likelihood the man who tolls
and mOils nj business. without rest
relaxation and enjoyme through the
best years Of life. with the hope oi
retiring Mt last and making the eve
ming of life all holiday. ell play, will
never retire, except into an nntimely
grave.
that II Is NOT an accident, an incident
or a bit Of good fortune; and you will
, be able to resist the temptation to car
~ on the business Of the day In the
hours OF the night. hours which arr
reserved for q very different affair.
! There are too many Esaus who sci
their birthright Of health for q mes,
, OF p0ttage and II In dimcult to realize
how much Of the suffering and III hu
4 NOR Of life In due TO not having learned
how to live simply.
No man can be truly happy who cen
not contentedly sit still when circum
stances release his powers from labor
and who does not reckon among thu
: rewards Of labor q peaceful repose.
The mind that never rests In inyari
ably full Of freaks and caprices. Th<
mind that has no repose shows Its de
pendeuce and IT. lack Of self-c0ntroi
Il Health 10 - necessary TO al thu
duties IS well ~ pleasures Of life tina
we should he willing to do snythin,
|, that will help to keep us well.
Man svbsistS upon the mir more thar
upon his meat sDd drink: hut no mar
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