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Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1905 Excerpt: ...keeps the skin soft and pliable, and protects the body against moisture. 9. The skin is the most important organ for controlling the body temperature. 10. The nails and hairs are two important structures made of highly modified epidermis. They serve to protect and beautify the body when properly cared for. 11. The functions of the skin are to serve as a protecting covering; to regulate the body temperature; to remove certain waste products; to furnish the sense of touch and temperature; to aid in respiration; and to act as an absorbing surface. 12. The skin may be kept clean and in a healthy condition by proper bathing whenever necessary. This may be twice a week or oftener, depending upon the season and occupation. 13. A cold sponge, shower, or plunge bath taken in the morning has a very invigorating effect upon the entire system. A warm bath is most beneficial after severe muscular exertion, and in the evening before retiring. 14. A bath should not be taken immediately before or after a full meal or severe physical or mental exertion. About three hours after a full meal the body is in the best condition for a bath of any kind. 15. The clothing should permit the utmost freedom of movement to all organs and members of the body, and contribute to the fullest extent to physical comfort. 16. All garments worn at night, as well as the bedclothes, should be thoroughly aired and sunned so as to keep them perfectly dry and free from disease germs. 17. The kidneys are the most important organs for the excretion of salt, water, and urea; they also excrete other wastes. They cooperate with the skin and lungs in keeping the blood free from all organic waste products. Disease of any one of these organs throws an extra amount of work upon the others. 18. Disease of the ...
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