Practical Rules for Bathing

• Bathe at least once a week all over, thoroughly. No one can preserve his health by neglecting personal cleanliness. Remember, "Cleanliness is next to Godliness."

• Only mild soap should be used in bathing the body.

• Wipe quickly and dry the body thoroughly with a moderately coarse towel. Rub the skin vigorously.

• Many people have contracted severe and fatal diseases by neglecting to take proper care of the body after bathing.

• If you get up a good reaction by thorough rubbing in a mild temperature, the effect is always good.

• Never go into a cold room, or allow cold air to enter the room until you are dressed.

• Bathing in cold rooms and in cold water is positively injurious, unless the person possesses a very strong and vigorous constitution, and then there is great danger of laying the foundation of some serious disease.

• Never bathe within two hours after eating. It injures digestion.

• Never bathe when the body or mind is much exhausted. It is liable to check the healthful circulation.

• A good time for bathing is just before retiring. The morning hour is a good time also, if a warm room and warm water can be secured.

• Never bathe a fresh would or broken skin with cold water; the wound absorbs water, and causes swelling and irritation.

• A person not robust should be very careful in bathing; great care should be exercised to avoid any chilling effect.

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