The Penn's Grove record., 1921-05-13
Group III First Honor
Penns Grove High School

How often do we stop to consider
the value of good health? 1t is far
more dear than anything money can
buy and is essential in every walk of
life. In order to keep well, we must
observe the health rules as well as
know them.
We must not be afraid of fresh air.
Fresh air never hurts anyone or makes
anyone catch cold. 1t is always wet
feet, damp clothing and impure air.
But we should use fresh air all the
time. There is plenty of it and 1t
costs nothing. Proper ventilation,
though important to everyone, is most
important to the indoor worker. Doc
tors often order their sick patients
to live in the open air. If they can
get well by means of plenty of fresh
air, why can't we keep well by throw
ing the windows wide open. Most
people seem afraid of night air. But
good fresh air is just as important
then as in the day time.
But We need more than fresh air; we
need exercise. There was a per-
son who was injured by a little bit Of
work. Our bodies are the same as
houses and we are the owners of them
who must keep them in good condition.
1t is much better to use a house than
to let it stand idle, because hinges rust
out quicker than they wear out. So 1t
is with our bodies. Every bit must be
used daily. If they get no exercise,
the muscles become weak and stiff.
Work is the best exercise we can get
to keep our muscles and bones work
ing. Laziness allows rust to accumu-
late in the body and mind as well as
on the hinges of a door.
But as the old saying goes, CAL
work and no play makes Jack a dull
boy" so we must have recreation in
which we can exercise all parts of the
body equally. Outdoor recreation
such as hiking and playing ball are
splendid for the indoor worker. If the
town supports a recreation hall, that
means of good should not be neglected.
If brains are to do good work, they
must have sleep. Eight hours each for
work, sleep and recreation is a good
rule for grown-ups. But less work
and more sleep and recreation for
children is needed. 1t is better if we
can sleep in the open air because we
will be free from draughts and yet
get fresh air. For those who must
sleep indoors plenty of fresh air may
be obtained by throwing the windows
up. If the head becomes cold, we should
not cover it up and breathe the same
air over and over, but wear a night
cap.
Our diet is also a matter of impor-
lance which should never be disre-
-o.lol Il - onanSCo1ny tn cat at
regular hours, but not ven then, if we
are not hungry. Missing a meal gives
our overworked stomach a chance to
catch up. If we eat enough at meal
time we won't have to piece out be-
tween meals. We should avoid too
much sweet foods as they lead to such
diseases as govt and diabetes.
Then too we should never disregard
cleanliness as it is very important at
all times. This applies to household
cleanliness and personal habits as well
as to rubbish and garbage. All dust,
dirt and grease we allow to collect
forms a good breeding place for
germs. We should always wash the
hands before handling or eating food.
Brush the teeth thoroughly after every
meal and wash the mouth. To keep
the skin healthy we should take a
warm tub bath twice a week. If u
hair is not too dry, w may shampoo
as often as every ten days or w
weeks. -,
Nor ought we forget the internal
bath. which wei get by drinking much
cool water every day. 1t is best to
drink between meals, before break
fast. and at bedtime. Milk is also
needed for nourishment in place
of coffee and tea as they wreck the
nervous system.
Our clothing should be light and
porous, adapted to the weather, occcu-
patton and season. When the lungs
are filled with air, they expand o
two inches, therefore The clothing
should not be too tight. 1t should
hang from the shoulders, not the hips
or waist for it presses down on the
stomach and other abdominal organs.
Shoes should not be worn in which
YOU can't wiggle your toes.
We should always be particular
about our posture in running, walking,
standing. and sitting. Incorrect pos
+lre leads to weak bones and lungs,
defective eyesight and round Shout
ders. =
Good health saves the expense of
doctor and dentist bills and in that
way we can save money. II we want
to be one hundred per cent Americans
we must keep in good health and help
others to keep in good health. In Or
der to pass a Civil Service eXamlna-
tion we must have good health. 10
ioin the marines man must have good
health. An unhealthy American is
scoIned everywhere at all times.
AnIIEPINE CANENTA