INDEX

Abdomen, protuberant, [344]
causes of, [344]
treatment, [45], [52], [298], [344]
Abdominal exercises, [344], [346], [348]
muscles, [344]
development of, [344], [346], [348]
flabby, [147]
function of, [146], [344]
Ablutions, [33], [34]
cold, [34]
hot, [33]
Acne, [65-67]
causes of, [65]
treatment, [66]
Air, amount breathed daily, [145]
“bouquet” of, [149]
chemical properties of, [149]
country, [149]
degree of moisture for house, [155], [156]
impurities in, causes of, [152]
cumulative effects of, [152], [153]
injurious effects of, [153]
indoor, [151]
infection of, [150]
overheated, injurious effects of, [155]
pure, test of, [153]
town, [149]
Air, vitiation of, from combustion of lights, [152]
from respiration, [152]
from unhygienic conditions, [152]
Alcohol, [127-135]
absorption of, [129]
anemia from use of, [131]
as a food, [127], [128]
cumulative effects of, [128]
narcotic effects of, [128]
physiologic action of, [127-130]
obesity caused by, [132]
on blood, [130]
on brain activity, [134], [135]
on digestion, [129]
on heart and blood-vessels, [132]
on kidneys, [133]
on liver, [130]
on metabolism, [129]
on muscular system, [133]
on nervous system, [127], [134], [193]
on oxidation, interference with, [131]
on self-control, [135]
rub, directions for, [35]
Alcoholic beverages, amount of alcohol in, [128]
Alimentary canal, [80]
microörganisms of, [220]
Ambition, excessive, [234], [244]
American men, improved physique of, [287]
women, inferior physique of, [284]
Amino-acids, [94], [105]
Ammonia, aromatic spirits of, dose of, [218]
Amylase, [94]
Amylopsin, [94]
Anabolism, [99]
Anemia, causes of, [153]
Anger, injurious effects of, [245]
Animal food, [110]
Anxiety, injurious effects of, [246]
Arteries, description of, [139]
effect of cold on caliber of, [29], [30], [140]
of muscular work on caliber of, [139]
Astigmatic chart, [208]
Astigmatism, correction of, [208]
injurious effects of uncorrected, [208], [343]
test for, [208]
Athletic games and sports, [318], [322], [370-373]
advantages derived from, [318], [370-373]
and municipal governments, [318]
basket-ball, [373]
benefits of, [319], [320]
best suited for women, [321], [322]
croquet, [371]
ethical value of, [318-321]
hockey, [372]
lawn-tennis, [371]
Attitude, correct, at desk, [165]
in standing, [340]
faulty, injurious effects of, [164], [342], [343]
Auto-infection, [170]
Auto-intoxication, [102]
Autosuggestion, [244]
Avocation, [198-200]
nature of, [198]
physiologic necessity for, [200]
Back, muscles of, [301], [302]
exercises for, [345], [346], [350], [351]
function of, [301], [302]
Bacteria, action of sunlight on, [151]
intestinal, [97]
rôle played by, [150]
Bacterial flora, [159], [220]
Baldness, causes of, [72]
treatment for, [72-74]
Basket-ball, [373]
Baths, action of, in health, [23], [58]
alkaline, [37]
cold, [29-33]
contraindications to, [31], [37]
heat loss in, [30]
physiologic effects of, [29]
reaction after, [30], [31]
tonic effect of, [29], [32], [33]
training for, [59], [60]
dip, [36]
contraindications to, [37]
duration of, [36]
temperature of, [36]
effects of, [23]
electric-light, [44-46]
directions for, [44], [46]
indications for its use, [45], [222]
foot, [39]
directions for, [39]
indications for, [39]
mustard, [183]
friction after, [31]
hot, [28], [29]
effects of, [28]
reaction after, [29]
restorative effects of, [29]
neutral, effects of, [29], [33]
temperature of, [29]
proper time for, [59]
Roman, [43]
Russian, [42]
contraindications for, [43]
indications for, [43]
saline, [37]
as cleansing agent, [38]
salt ablution, [41]
indications for its use, [41]
method of taking, [41]
shower, or rain douche, [38], [39]
cold, [38], [39]
directions for, [38]
effects of, [39]
hot, [38]
indications for, [39]
neutral, [38]
temperature of, [38]
sitz, [40]
duration of, [40]
indications for, [41]
temperature, [40]
sponge, [33], [34]
tub, [34], [36]
full, [36]
contraindications to, [36]
half, [35]
temperature of cold, [36]
of hot, [36]
of neutral, [36]
Turkish, [42-48]
contraindications for use of, [44]
essential features of establishment, [42]
indications for its use, [44]
loss of weight from, [46]
method of procedure, [42], [43]
necessity for cold water drinking, [42]
varieties of, [33]
Bathtub hose, fallacy in use of, [39]
Bedrooms, ventilation of, [156]
Bile, action of, [92]
Bladder, [179]
capacity of, [179]
frequency of emptying, [179]
location of, [179]
Blood, [142]
corpuscles of, [130], [142]
distribution of, [142]
functions of, [26], [130], [142]
length of time for passage through body, [141]
thinness of. See Anemia.
vascular areas of, [27], [29]
Body, balance and carriage of, [308], [322], [355]
common defects in, [309]
fatigue of, [193]
position of, [164], [165]
Boracic acid, solution of, [214]
Boxing, [353]
Brain and nervous system, [184-188]
blood supply, during sleep, [193]
development, of 189, [228-230], [233], [241], [295], [320]
fatigue of, [185]
effect of body fatigue on, [194], [221], [316], [317]
functions of, [184]
habit and automatism, [186]
master organ of body, [184]
physiology of, [187]
repair of, [185], [186]
rest of, [193], [197]
workers, average of life of, [233]
Brains vigorous and strong bodies, [290], [292]
Breathing, art of, [167]
difficult, treatment of, [167]
exercises. See Respiratory.
normal, [166]
types of, [167]
Bromid mixture, prescription for, [218]
Bronchial tubes, [143]
Bronchitis, cause of, [150]
chronic, cure of, through exercise, [168], [169]
Capillaries, [139]
Carbohydrates, absorption of, in intestines, [95]
as protein protector, [100]
physiologically economic, [107]
Carriage, good, exercises for, [348], [354]
Cataract, [215]
Character, formation of, [231], [238], [241]
influenced by example, [228], [238]
mental poise, [234]
power of will, [242]
Cheese, indigestibility of, [112]
Chest, description of, [138]
development of, [344], [356], [362]
exercises for, [346], [349], [351], [353], [354]
importance of good, [147]
flat, causes of, [165], [261], [265], [309]
corrective exercises for, [165-168]
measurements minimum under arm, consistent with good health, [147]
relation between height, weight, and, [148]
Chest weights, exercises with, [353], [354]
for arms, [354]
for chest expansion, [354]
for shoulders, [354]
rules for taking, [353]
Chilliness, cause of, [146]
Chlorids, [101]
Chyme, [90]
Circulation, maintenance of equilibrium, [143]
mechanics of, [138-142]
Circulatory apparatus, [139]
system, [137]
Clothing, measurements for, [164]
suspension of, from shoulders, [164], [282]
Clouston, necessity for definite occupation, [248]
Clubs, literary, [199]
women’s, benefits of, [199]
Clysters, colo-, [53]
directions for, [53], [54]
Cold, effects of prolonged application of, [30]
physiologic effects of, [29-32], [139], [140]
reaction following, [30], [31]
condition unfavorable to, [31]
how promoted, [30], [31]
injurious effects following poor, [32]
tonic effects of, [32], [33]
Colds, causes of, [151], [153], [156]
common, [170]
contagiousness of, [163]
frequency of, [170]
reinfection from, [170]
relation of, to influenza, [169]
to pneumonia, [169]
to tuberculosis, [169]
treatment of, [145], [170], [171]
prescription for, [171]
quinin in, [171]
College life, advantages of, [232], [233]
discipline of, [233]
Vassar, [235]
woman’s medical, [235]
Coloclysters, directions for, [53], [54]
Colon, [96]
Color blindness, [215]
Complexion, [57], [58]
care of, [61-63]
good, [57], [58]
sallow, [64]
Conjunctivitis, causes of, [213]
granular. See Trachoma.
symptoms of, [214]
treatment of, [214]
acute, [214]
chronic, [214]
Constipation, [102]
causes of, [103], [104], [344]
chronic, [104]
injurious effects of, [220]
appendicitis, [102]
autointoxication, [102]
hemorrhoids, [102]
uterine displacements, [102]
treatment, [52-54], [103]
Corns, treatment, [79]
varieties, [78]
Corsets, [255], [256], [275]
abdominal, [269], [270]
crusade against, [259]
curved front, [261], [262]
directions for adjusting, [274]
effect on lung capacity, [261], [262]
on muscles, [264-268]
on thorax, [260]
history of, [257-259]
hygienic, [269]
influence on female body, [260-270]
injurious effects of, [260-269]
relation to abdominal and pelvic disorders, [262-264]
straight front, [268], [269]
tight lacing and, [260], [261], [274]
wearing by young girls, [270-272]
what style is least injurious, [272-274]
Cosmetics for the face, [63], [64]
Cough, function of, [169]
Country folks, outings by, [200]
recreations for, [199]
Crampton, Dr., and school athletics, [287]
Croquet, [371]
Dance, arm movements, [359]
combination hand and foot movements, [360]
figures of, with simple exercises, [357]
fundamental positions of hands and feet, [357]
simple exercises, using fundamental positions, [359]
Dancing, [289], [326]
aim of, [354]
benefits of, [354-357]
esthetic and classic, [354-357]
requisites for, [354]
society, [355]
Dandruff, [70-72]
causes of, [70]
contagiousness of, [71]
Deafness, causes of, [163]
prevention of, [163]
Debility, signs of, [216]
Desk, correct attitude at, [165]
Development, necessity for good, [298], [311], [314]
symmetric, [292], [315]
Diaphragm, [141], [142], [144], [261]
relative importance of, [144], [147], [262]
Diet, balanced ration, [115]
finical, [172]
importance of fats in, [107], [112]
of varied, [116]
in sedentary occupation, [113]
in tropics, [121]
maintenance, [109]
practical facts for guidance, [115]
regulation of, with reference to minimum expenditure, [122]
relation to various conditions, [112]
brain workers, [113]
children, [113]
muscular work, [113]
sex, [113]
temperament, [113]
tuberculosis, [172]
Dietaries, balanced ration, [115]
in health, [66]
in tropics, [121]
practical facts for guidance, [115]
standard, [109]
Dietetics, defined, [109]
Digestion, defined, [80]
controlling factors in, [83]
mechanical, [87]
psychic aspect, [85]
tone, [87]
gastric, [89]
absorption of food, [92]
chemical changes, in, [98]
mechanics of, [90]
intestinal, [92]
absorption of food, [94]
bacteria, [97]
mechanics of, [96]
Digestive fluids, [92-94]
bile, action of, [92]
gastric juice, [89]
intestinal juice, [92]
pancreatic, [93]
saliva, [88]
succus entericus, [94]
system, [80]
tract, [80]
Discipline, [228], [229], [232]
Disinfectants, carbolic acid, [175]
formaldehyd, [174], [175]
sulphur, [174]
Disinfection after tuberculosis, directions for, [174], [175]
Douche, [46-48]
application of, mass, [47]
pressure, [47]
temperature, [47]
cold, contraindications to, [48]
long applications, [47], [48]
mechanical effects of, [47]
physician’s prescription for, [48]
physiologic effects of, [48]
fan, [47]
horizontal jet, [47]
neutral, indications for, [48]
rain, [38], [39]
directions for, [38]
effects of pressure in, [39]
rationale of, [47]
Scotch, [47]
temperature and its effects, [47]
neutral, [48]
Dress and woman’s physical deterioration, [252-282]
corsets, [257-275]
gymnastic, [336]
Dress, history of woman’s, [252-259]
French, [255-259]
Greek, [252-254]
mediæval, [254-256]
renaissance, [256], [257]
Roman, [253], [254]
shoes, [275-277]
street, winter, [282]
Drudgery, joyless, [198]
Dust, its relation to disease, [149]
Ear, [162]
ache, treatment of, [164]
description of, [162]
douching, [56]
wax, [163]
removal of, [163]
Eczema, [65]
chronic, [65]
seborrheic, [71]
causes of, [72]
symptoms of, [71]
treatment, [73], [74]
Education and the health of girls, [234]
college, [232]
discipline, [232], [233], [320]
effect on home, [237]
on physical health, [234], [236]
higher, of women, [234-237]
President Eliot on, [235-237]
mental development, [228-232], [320]
faculties, balancing of, [234]
habits, [186], [187]
moral sense, [230], [231]
physical, influence on health, [310-316], [324]
religious instincts, [231]
self-control, [229]
truthfulness, [228], [229]
Eggs, digestibility of, [110]
nutritive value of, [110]
Electric-light baths, [44], [46]
comparison of, with other heat procedures, [44]
description of cabinet, [44]
indications for use of, [45]
length of stay in, [44]
reduction of weight through, [46]
symptoms of too prolonged stay in, [46]
treatment, finishing, [45]
Eliot, President, on higher education of women, [235-237]
Emotional nature, [230], [231]
Emotions, depressing, [246]
physical effects of, [246]
the natural, [226], [227], [230], [231]
violent, [243]
Employees, care of, [324], [357]
Enemas, [53], [54]
injurious effect of daily, [54]
Energy, [99]
Environment, [237-240]
friends, [238]
harm done by bad, [238], [239]
literature, [239], [240]
toilet, [237], [238]
Enzymes, action of, [84]
defined, [84]
Erepsin, [94]
Eustachian tube, [162]
Exercise after eating, [316]
after fasting, [335]
and amusement, [357], [370]
benefits, of, [311] 312, [313], [323-325]
effects of, on brain development, [291]
on character, [291], [320]
on heart and lungs, [295], [310]
on muscles and blood-vessels, [293], [294], [295], [312]
gradual training in, [312]
heart’s need of, [310]
increase of red blood-cells through, [294]
length of time for, [334], [362]
outdoor, horseback riding, [328], [368]
mountain climbing, [365]
rowing, [369], [370]
running, [341], [364]
swimming, [365-368]
walking, [362-364]
passive. See Massage.
physiology and pathology of, [292], [311], [312]
regularity in, [288], [335], [362]
rules for taking, [334-336]
Exercises, corrective, abdominal, [346], [348], [350], [352]
alternate kneeling, [348]
arms, [351], [353], [354]
balancing, [349]
back, for muscles of, [346], [350-352]
carriage, [348]
chest, [351-354]
for developing various regions of the body, [341-354]
for extending depth of, [349]
forward projection of, [346]
hips, [352]
legs, [347], [351], [352]
poise, [348]
respiratory, [345]
rope pulling, [351]
shoulder-blade, [345], [346]
spine, [347]
squatting, [347]
standing, correct attitude in, [340]
swimming, [351]
thighs, [351]
trunk flexions, [352]
lateral, [349], [352]
waist, [349], [351]
exhaustion, recovery from, [293], [294]
free, rules for taking, [343]
of endurance, [292], [293], [295]
of strength and skill, [292], [293], [295]
Exhaustion, injurious results of, [193], [194], [197], [221]
recovery from, [294]
symptoms of, [194-196]
Eyes, [204-211]
care of, [212]
healthy, [209]
injuries to, [213]
interruption of work of, [209], [210]
protection of, [211]
removal of foreign bodies from, [213].
See Visual apparatus.
Eye-strain, [204]
general symptoms of, [209]
local symptoms of, [209]
mechanism of, [209]
prevention of, [210]
Face as index of health, [57]
cleansing of, [61]
dryness of skin of, [62]
lotions, [62]
massage of, [67]
powders, [63], [64]
protection of, [63]
steaming, [67]
use of cosmetics, [63]
of soap, [62]
Facial blemishes, [65-67]
eczema, [65]
causes of, [65]
general treatment, [66]
freckles, [64]
liver spots, [64]
pimples and acne, [65]
causes of, [65]
treatment of, [66]
sallow complexion, [64]
treatment, [66]
wrinkles, [67-69]
Far-sightedness, [207]
Fat, [107], [112]
as protector of protein, [100]
Fatigue, undue, [294]
causes of, [199], [303], [304]
danger signal, [193]
economic waste of, [194]
effect of brain, on body fatigue, [316], [317]
effect of, on nerve cells, [192]
mental symptoms of, [192]
muscular, [303], [304]
normal, [192]
recovery from, [294]
toxins of, [190-192], [203]
treatment, [222], [305]
Fear, [227]
forms of, [227]
physical effects of, [227], [244]
universality of, [227]
Feet, care, of, [78]
corns, treatment of, [79]
ingrowing nails, [78]
perspiration of, [78]
protection of, [276], [277]
Female form, relative proportion of, [296]
generative organs, [179]
Fallopian tubes, [179]
function of, [179]
ovaries, [179]
physiology of, [179]
uterus, [180]
functions of, [180]
respiratory movements of, [180]
Fencing, [353]
Food, absorption of, from intestines, [94]
from stomach, [92]
amount required, [104]
animal, [110]
breads, defective method of preparation, [120]
carbohydrates, [107]
physiologically economical, [107]
potatoes, [111]
rice, [111]
wheat flour, [111]
chemical changes in, in stomach, [89]
classification of, [105]
digestibility of, [110]
beef, [110]
buttermilk, [111]
chicken, [110]
eggs, [110]
koumiss, [111]
milk, [111]
mutton, [110]
pork, [110]
economics, [122]
relation to social welfare, [114]
fat, [107], [112]
heat value and digestibility, [110]
indigestible combinations, [119]
influence of, on secretion, [98]
iron, [102]
mineral substances, [107]
preparation of, [119]
proteins, [105], [115]
foods rich in, [115]
values, [124-127]
variety of, [116]
vitamins, [108]
Food-stuffs, carbohydrates, [107]
as protein protectors, [100]
classification of, [105]
daily amount required, [66]
fats, [107], [112]
as protein protectors, [100]
mineral substances, [107]
proteins, [105]
as source of energy, [105]
salt, [101]
water, [100]
Foot, configuration of, [337], [338]
description of, in walking, [338-340]
Freckles, [64]
Friction, mechanical effects of, [31], [306]
Friends, choice of, [238]
molding effects of, [238], [239]
requirements for, [239]
Gaches-Sarraute, Madame, hygienic corsets, [269]
Games as supplement to gymnastics. See Athletic games and sports.
Gastric juice, [89]
Golf, [372]
Greek costumes, [252-254]
Gymnasium in campaign against disease, [323-325]
Vassar College, [325]
Gymnasiums, [336], [337]
Gymnasiums against disease, [312], [313], [323-325]
and factories, [324], [325], [357]
and women’s colleges, [325]
Gymnastic dress, [336]
Gymnastics, benefits from, [314-316]
for symmetric development, [315]
medical, [314]
physical examination for, [326], [327]
practice of, [314]
versus athletics, [313]
Habit and automatism, [186]
Habits and disease, [244]
age limit for, [186], [187]
bad, [186]
Hair, [70-76]
brushing, [73]
care of, [72-74]
cutting of, [74]
dandruff, [70]
description of, [70], [71]
dressing, [74]
gray, [75]
causes of, [75]
treatment of, [75]
premature thinness of, [70]
treatment of, [72], [73]
scalp, dry, treatment of, [74]
massage of, [74]
seborrheic eczema, [71]
shampoo, [73]
treatment of, [73]
Hair-brush, [73], [74]
care of, [74]
Hancock, Dr., physical training for women, [286]
Hands, care of, [76], [77]
chapped, [76]
Hands, nails, care of, [76]
cleansing of, [77]
infection from lack of cleanliness, [77]
Headache, [216-219]
causes of, [209], [216], [217], [221]
symptoms of, [217]
treatment of, [217-219]
varieties of, [217]
neuralgic, [217]
Health, good, and vacations, [201], [202]
evidences of, [215]
Hearing, impairment of, causes of, [163]
Heart, description of, [139]
frequency of beat, [140]
functions of, [139]
location of, [139]
Heart’s need of exercise, [310]
Heat, animal, [26]
dissipation of, [26]
physiologic effects of, [27]
production of, [26], [27], [303], [308]
Height, weight, and chest measurements, relative proportion of, [148], [297]
Hemorrhoids, [102]
Hereditary predispositions, [225]
Heredity, influence of, on health, [224-226]
Hockey, [372]
Hormones, [89]
Horseback riding, [328]
Hot-water bottle, action of, [29]
Houses, degree of moisture of air of, [155]
disinfection of, after tuberculosis, [174], [175]
effects of gloomy, [238]
temperature of, [155]
ventilation of, [151-155]
Hydrotherapy defined, [23]
value of, [23]. See Baths and Douches.
Hygiene of mind, [224-251]
Hygrometer, [156]
Idleness as cause of nervous prostration, [223], [247]
Thomas on ill effects of, [248], [249]
Industrial training of women, necessity for, [247]
Infectious diseases, [169-175]
bronchitis, [159], [160], [168], [169]
causes of, [149-151], [153], [169]
common colds, [159], [169-171]
influenza, [159], [169], [170]
pharyngitis, [151], [159], [160]
Influenza, [169]
cause of, [150], [159]
relation of, to pneumonia, [171]
to tuberculosis, [169], [173]
Ingrowing toe-nails, causes of, [78]
treatment of, [78]
Inhibition, [240-242]
importance of, [242]
training in, [241]
Insomnia, [196]
causes of, [194], [196], [220]
injurious effects of, [203], [219]
treatment of, [39], [204]
Intestinal bacteria, [97]
Invertase, [94]
Iron, [102]
Irrigations, vaginal, [54-56]
Katabolism, [99]
Kidneys, description of, [175]
diseases of, treatment of, [52]
function of, [175-179]
Kidneys, function of, relation of, to skin and lungs, [176]
Knee-chest position, description of, [53]
Lactase, [94]
Lamp shades, [211], [212]
Larynx, [143]
Laughter, physiologic necessity for, [200], [201]
Life, prolongation of, [132], [313]
Lighting, artificial, [211], [212]
natural, [212]
Lipase, [94]
Literature, [239], [240]
molding influence on the mind, [239]
taste for, formed in youth, [240]
Lungs, [143]
description of, [143]
frequency of diseases of, [137]
good development of, [137], [311]
exercises for, [165-168], [345], [349], [353]
hygiene of, clothes in relation to, [164]
relation of, to good health, [146]
secretion of, [145]
ventilation of, [165-168]
vital capacity of, [148]
weakness of, causes of, [137]
Maltase, [94]
Massage defined, [304]
benefits of, [304-306]
mode of procedure, [307]
movements of, [306]
friction, [306]
grasping and pinching, [306]
striking, [307]
stroking, [307]
vibration, [307]
rise of temperature after, [308]
time for giving, [307]
Mastication, [82], [88]
Meats, digestibility of, [110]
nutritive properties, [110]
Medical examination blank, [330]
Menstruation, [181-183]
anomalies of, [183]
painful, [183]
profuse, [183]
scanty, [183]
suppressed, [183]
treatment of, [182], [183]
hygiene of, [181]
normal, average duration of, [181]
character of, [181]
cold baths during, [181], [182]
exercise during, [182]
premonitory symptoms of, [181]
Mental activity, attitude and bodily function of, [242]
depression, [231]
development, [189], [190], [228-232], [233], [241]
and physical training, [290-292], [295], [315], [320]
disorders of adolescence, [231]
emotions, exhausting nature of, [245-247]
faculties, balance of, [234]
habits, [186], [187]
hygiene, [224-247]
hurry, effect of, [190]
qualities, [228]
Metabolism, [98]
cumulative effects of impure air on, [153]
effect of nitrogenous diet on, [99]
water and, [100]
Microörganisms in intestinal canal, [97]
Migraine, treatment of, [218]
Milk, digestion of, [111]
Mind hygiene, relation of, to physical health, [224-251], [320]
subconscious, [238]
Mineral substances, [107]
Vittel, [51]
Moral sense, [230], [231]
Mothers as educators, [224]
exhausted, [197]
Mountain climbing, [365]
Mouth, care of, [82]
cleansing of, [82]
Muscular system, [298-304]
action of muscles of abdomen, [300]
of back, [301]
coördination, [304]
development prevented by corsets, [260], [261], [264-268], [270], [271]
energy, [303]
fatigue, [303]
heat production, [303]
Nasal catarrh, causes of, [159]
general treatment, [151]
local, [160], [161]
prevention of, [160]
douche, [161]
passages, obstruction of, [158]
sprays, [160]
prescriptions for, [161]
Nature’s restoratives, [196-200]
recreation, [198], [200]
rest, [197]
sleep, [198], [202], [203]
Near-sightedness, causes of, [206], [207]
correction of, [207]
Nervous breakdowns, prevention of, [197], [199], [201]
disorders, causes of, [216]
functional, [215], [223]
headache, [216-219]
neurasthenia, [219]
system as balance of power, [184]
brain as master organ of body, [184]
function of, [184]
physiology of, [187]
cerebrospinal nerves, [187]
spinal cord, [187]
sympathetic, [188]
Nervousness, [196]
causes of, [196]
treatment of, [305]
Neurasthenia, [219-223]
causes of, [219], [220]
rational treatment, [221-223], [305]
symptoms of, [221]
Nitrogenous waste products, [106]
Nose, care of, [157]
functions of, [157]
Obesity, causes of, [132], [298]
treatment of, [45], [52], [298], [344]
Occupation, definite, a physical necessity, [247]
Clouston on, [248]. See Vocation.
sedentary, [165]
Optical defects and their correction, [206-209]
astigmatism, [208]
hyperopia or far-sightedness, [207]
myopia or near-sightedness, [206]
causes of, [207], [209]
treatment of, [207]
presbyopia or loss of accommodation, [207]
Outdoor exercise, [362]
daily length of time for, [362]
Overwork, [193], [194]
danger signals, [193]
signs of, [194-196]
stimulants in, [193]
worry and, [195]
Overworked class, rest treatment for, [222], [223]
Oxygen, importance of, [145]
Palate, soft, [158]
Pancreatic juice, [93]
rennin, [93]
Perspiration, daily amount of, [26]
effect of, on tone of skin, [29]
rate of increase in hot baths, [28]
Pharynx. See Throat.
Physical efficiency, [11]
an exact science, [13]
marks for, [13], [317]
reflex effect of group impairment on organism, [19]
standardized percentage table, [14], [328]
statistical study, [15]
wisdom of, [11]
exercise, rules for, [334-336]
measurements, record for, [327], [334]
status of women of to-day, [19]
training among the ancients, [283], [284], [289]
before twelve years of age, [333]
dancing, [289], [326]
examinations for, [326], [327]
Physical training for invalids, [334]
improved physique from, [286], [325]
influence on life and health, [290]
key to health and beauty, [283-322]
of girls, [286], [289], [321], [333]
of Japanese women, [286]
report of Royal Commission on, [288]
Physique, good, through physical training, [333]
improved, of American women, [287]
of school children, [287]
Play, adult, [288]
Pleasure seeking as the object of life, [189], [247], [249]
Pneumonia following influenza, [169]
mortality from, [171]
Potatoes, [111]
Prosecretin, [92]
Proteins, [105]
Pulley weights, exercises with.
See Chest weights.
Pulse, frequency of, [140]
Reading, distance of book from eyes, [165]
fine type, [212]
hygienic precautions, [212], [213]
length of line, [212]
position of reader in, [212]
Recreation, necessity for, [220]
Religion, [232]
Religious instincts, [231], [232]
Rennin, pancreatic, [93]
Respiration during sleep, [166]
forced, benefits of, [165], [166]
impediments to normal, [164]
Respiration, mechanics of, [138], [141]
normal, relation to body heat, [146]
types of, [167]
costal, [167]
diaphragmatic, [167]
thoracic, [167]
vitiation of air in, [152]
Respiratory exercises, [165-168], [345]
beneficial results of, [311]
best time for, [166], [167]
dress for, [166]
frequency of, practice of, [166]
system, [137-157]
air cells, [143]
bronchial tubes, [144]
expiration, [143]
inspiration, [143]
forced, [144]
function of abdominal muscles, [146], [344]
larynx, [143]
lungs, [143]
hygiene of, and relation to general health, [146]
secretion of, [145]
vital capacity of, [144]
thorax, [138]
trachea, [143]
Rest, [197]
days of, [200], [201]
proper way to, [197], [198]
regularity of, [197]
Rice, [111]
Roman baths, [43]
Rowing, [369]
Running, [293], [364]
age limit for, [365]
benefits of, [310]
rules for, [341]
Saliva, [88]
Salt, common, [101]
normal, solution, [53]
sea, [41]
Sargent, Dr. Dudley A., [284], [285], [287], [317], [321]
Scalp, massage of, [74]
Sebaceous glands, function of, [25]
infection through, [25]
Secretin, [92]
Self-control, [229], [230]
difficulty of, [229]
standards aimed at, [229]
training in, [230]
Semiconstipation, [102]
Senility, causes of, [133]
Sewing, hygienic precautions in, [212], [213]
Shoe, [275-277]
compression of foot by, [275]
flat heels, [276]
French heels, [277]
awkward gait due to, [277], [339]
deformities caused by, [277]
injurious effects of, [277]
proper length of, [276]
soles of, [276]
Shoulder-blade exercises, [345]
Shoulders, round, and inequality of height of, [342]
causes of, [342]
corrective exercises for, [345], [346]
Sims’ position described, [53]
Skin, absorption through, [28]
care of, [57-69]
description of, [24], [25]
diseases, acne, [65]
eczema, [65]
treatment of, [66]
functions of, [25]
respiration through, [28]
rôle played in maintaining body temperature, [26]
sebaceous glands, [25]
sweat glands, [25]
perspiration, daily amount of, [26]
temperature of, [31]
tone of, [25]
Skirt, walking, [202-204]
Sleep, [202-204]
amount necessary, [196], [203]
dreamless, [204]
favorable conditions for, [204]
habits of, [198], [203]
physiologic necessity for, [185], [192], [193], [203]
Sleepiness, causes of, [203]
Soap, [58]
castile, [61]
sand, [61]
tincture of green, [73]
Social instincts, [226]
at school age, [226]
right training of, [241]
Sore throat, prevention of, [160]
treatment of, [160], [161]
Spinal cord center of reflex acts, [187]
curvature, [309]
causes of, [164], [342], [343]
general treatment for, [343]
Spine, muscles of, exercises for strengthening, [347]
Spirometer, [148]
Sponge as article of toilet, [33]
Spray apparatus, description of, [160]
liquids for, [161]
oil, formula for, [161]
Standing, common defects in, [340]
correct attitude in, [340]
Steapsin, [94]
Stocking supporters, [278]
Stockings, evils of short, [277]
Stomach, chemical changes in food in, [89]
description of, [89]
location of, [89]
Street dress, winter, [282]
Styes, treatment of, [215]
Success defined, [249]
elements of, [249]
lack of, [250]
mental condition and, [250]
psychology of, [249-251]
Succus entericus, [94]
Sugar, absorption of, in intestines, [95]
Sunlight, action on respiration, [149]
on tubercle bacillus, [151]
Swimming, [365-368]
contraindications to, [368]
exercises, [351]
pool, temperature of, [326]
rules for, [366-368]
Swift, Prof., theories regarding children, [228], [233]
fighting among boys, [233]
Tea, effect of, on digestion, [119]
proper way to make, [120]
Teeth, [82]
care of, [82], [83]
cleansing of, [83]
tartar, [83]
tooth-brush, [83]
Temperament, [225], [226]
arthritic, [226]
nervous, [225]
temptations of, [226]
phlegmatic, [226]
Temperature for house, [155]
normal body, [27], [28]
how maintained, [28]
mouth, [28]
rectum, [28]
surface, [31]
Thomas, Prof., on effect of idleness, [248]
on necessity of definite vocation, [249]
Throat or pharynx, [137]
bacterial flora in, [151]
description of, [158]
diseases of, causes of, [158]
effect of lowered vitality on, [151]
importance of healthy condition of, [151], [159]
pillars of, [158]
sore, prevention of, [160]
treatment of, [160], [161]
Toe-nails, ingrowing, [78]
Tonsils, chronic enlargement of, [159]
Trachea, [143]
Trachoma, [214], [215]
Tropics, dietary in, [121]
Trypsin, [93]
Tubercle bacillus, [150]
destruction of, [174]
Tuberculosis, causes of, [137], [150], [309]
diet in, [172]
disinfection after, [174], [175]
expectoration in, [150], [173]
infection in, [150], [173]
source of, [173]
mortality in, [137]
prevention of, [171-174]
Turkish baths, [42-44]
cold plunge, [43]
contraindications to, [31], [37]
contraindications for their use, [44]
essential features of establishment, [42]
harmful results of too prolonged stay in, [42]
indications for their use, [44]
methods of procedure, [42-44]
necessity for cold water drinking, [42]
physician’s prescription for, [43]
shampoo, [43]
steam room, [43]
contraindications for use of, [43]
Underclothing, combination suits, [280]
winter, [278-281]
equestrian tights, [280]
essential qualities of, [278]
Urea, [106]
Uric acid, [106]
treatment of, [45]
Urinary excretory apparatus, [179]
Urine, [178]
daily amount of, [178]
secretion of, [176]
specific gravity of, [178]
toxicity of, [178], [179]
urea, [178]
uric acid, [178]
value of study of, [178]
Uvula, relaxation of, [158]
Vacations and health, [201], [202]
resorts, requisites for, [202]
rules for, [202]
Vaginal irrigations, [54-56]
directions for, [54], [55]
indications for use of, [55]
Vassar College, [235]
gymnasium, [325-328]
Veils, [210]
Ventilation, [151-155]
method of, [154]
necessity for indoor, [151]
hourly amount of fresh air needed, [151]
of bed-clothes, [157]
of bedrooms, [156]
of houses, [151-155]
of lungs, [165-168]
Vision, defective. See Optical defects.
Visual apparatus, [205], [206]
accommodation, mechanism of, [206]
conjunctiva, [205]
description of, [205]
eyeball, [205]
eyelashes, [205]
eyelids, [205]
image, formation of, [206]
iris, [205]
function of, [206]
lachrymal glands, [205]
tears, function of, [205]
Vitamins, [108]
Vocation, physiologic necessity for, [247]
Clouston on, [248]
Thomas on, [248], [249]
Waist exercises, [349], [351], [356]
Walk, listless, bad effects of, [364]
Walking, clothing for, [282], [363]
effect of speed in, [293]
on blood-vessels and muscles, [363]
effect of, on heart and lungs, [362]
position of feet in, [341]
skirt, [281]
proper length of, [281]
Walks, rules for long, [364]
Wash cloths, care of, [61]
danger of infection from, [61]
Waste products, nitrogenous, [106]
Water and metabolism, [100]
internal use of, [48-52]
action on digestion, [50]
on heart and blood, [50]
at meals, [50], [51]
boiled, [49]
classification of temperature of, [28]
cold, contraindications to, [52]
infection, vehicle for, [49]
mineral, [118]
physiologic effects of, [28]
therapeutic indications for, [50-52]
time required for its absorption, [50]
Weichardt, Dr., experiments on guinea-pigs, [191]
Weights for women, table of, relation between height and, [296], [297]
Weisse, Dr., table of weights, etc., [296], [297]
Will, education of, [241-245]
influence of, on conduct, [241], [242]
inhibition, [240-242]
obsessions, overcoming of, [241]
power of, and strong muscles, [291], [292]
training of, [241]
Women, American, cause of inferior physique of, [284-286]
average height of, [298]
higher education of, [234-237]
in business activities, [237], [248]
Japanese, [286]
non-occupation of, [248], [249]
noted sovereigns as mothers, [247]
physical status, [19]
Woolen undergarments, [279], [280]
Work, hygiene of, [188]
number of hours allotted to, [194]
philosophy of, [188]
physiologic necessity for, [189]
Worry, [195], [196]
defined, [245]
results of, [246]
Wrinkles, [67-69]
causes of, [67], [68]
results of, [68], [69]
Writing, use of typewriter, [165]