The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-01-04
CLEANlIN { SIS

Cleanliness is next to gOdliness, bur
it takes many g0dly people long time
to "get next" All know that eulana
lions are constantly passing from the
body, its impurities. its deadly waste
matter, which nature has no use for
ind which she is constantly trying 10
pass off by the pores Of the skin. The
average number OF these for each
sQn&re inch of the body is estimated to
be two thousand and five hundred, or
seven millions in all. making II joined
together, canal % miles long
Which conducts from the system every
twcuty-four hours in the state Of sen
sible perSpifation. or water called
Sweat" or iusensihc perspiration call
ed "vapor," three pounds and half
from one person in the ordinary oc-
equations of life, and much more in ex'
traordinary caIings.
The sensible perSpiraton from n
sleeper during the night Is enough to
battle the atmosphere of It whole
room; and it is the breathing and re-
breathing Of an atmosphere thus con
tamiuatcd which makes the night the
time of attack of the great majority OF
violent human ailments; 1t is this
which fires the train of impending dis
ease and which might have been de-
Cerred, If not entirely warded off il the
sleepcrs and the bcdchamber had been
clean. In addition to the eNcretion Of
unclcun 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
Illuminated by disease germs from the
unclean hands of people. No one who
Is sick with an infectious disease or
who is just recovering from such a dis
ease should have anything to do with
the handling or the preparation OF
foods. Tainted foods are worse than
tainted money. 1t is necessary to
health to keep the skin clean by
daily bath. 1t is unnecessary to use
soap every time save on exposed parts
of the body.
Water is even more essential to the
inside Of a man than to the outside
Water constitutes more than one
fourth Of the bulk Of the body, and ali
the functions of life are really car
ried on In water bath and, although
the sense Of thirst may be trusted to
call for a glass Of water when re-
uulred, the tluid can be drunk most
hdVautageouSly for many reasons be-
sides mere satisfying Of thirst. III
gestion is much facilitated by drinking
water; and there is no good reason
why you should not drink water with
meals as well as between meals. The
habit of drinking water in moderate
quantities between meals contributes
to health, and indicates the fact that
those who visit resorts for the purpose
OF drinking the waters Of mineral
springs might profit by staying at
home and drinking more water. When
water is taken into an empty stomach
it quickly passes into the circulation
to liquify solids, whose eXcrction from
the system is thus facilitated. Very
few people Think of the necessity Of
washing the inside ms well as the out.
side of tie body, and he who would be
perfectly healthy should be rs careful
about the cleanliness of his stomach
and bowels as of his skin. "CIean out,
clean up, and keep clean' 1t is 50
easy to obey the laws Of health! You
should revere your body, revere it in
deeds, not sentiment alone. Warm it
with good food. Ncntilate 1t with fresh
air Cleanse it with hearty exercise
aud daily baths. LEARN HOW TO
LIVE.