CONTENTS.

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PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF WATER, [9]
Chemical Composition, [9]
Physical Properties, [10]
Pure Water, [11]
Hard Water, [12]
Mineral Water, [12]
Magnetic Water, [13]
HYGIENIC RELATIONS OF WATER, [15]
Structure of the Skin, [15]
The True Skin, [15]
The Cuticle, or Epidermis, [16]
The Sweat Glands, [17]
The Mucous Membranes, [17]
Functions of the Skin, [18]
Functions of the Mucous Membranes, [20]
The Hygienic Value of Water, [21]
Thirst, [22]
Regulation of Temperature by Evaporation, [24]
Depuration, [25]
Cleanliness, [25]
How to Make the Skin Healthy, [27]
Bathing Protects against Colds, [28]
Aristocratic Vermin, [29]
Prevention of Disease, [31]
Modern Neglect of the Bath, [32]
Bathing a Natural Instinct, [33]
PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF WATER, [35]
Water as a Diluent, [35]
Effects of Solvent Properties of Water, [36]
Vital Changes Increased by Water, [36]
Effects Resulting from the Modification of Temperature, [38]
The Cold Bath, [38]
Effect of Cold upon the Pulse, [40]
Effect of Cold upon Bodily Temperature, [40]
Rationale of Effects of the Cold Bath, [41]
The Hot Bath, [43]
Rationale of Effects of the Hot Bath, [44]
The Warm Bath, [46]
Sympathetic Effects of Baths, [47]
Modes of Administration of the Bath, [48]
HISTORY OF WATER CURE, [49]
The Bath in Egypt, [49]
Bathing among the Jews, [50]
Persian Baths, [50]
The Bath among the Greeks, [50]
Roman Baths, [51]
Testimony of Arabian Physicians, [53]
Modern Bathing Customs, [53]
Modern Medical Use of Water, [55]
REMEDIAL PROPERTIES, [59]
Refrigerant Effects of Water, [59]
Sedative Effects of Water, [60]
Tonic Effects of Water, [60]
Anodyne Effects of Water, [60]
Antispasmodic Effects of Water, [61]
Astringent Effects of Water, [61]
Laxative Effects of Water, [61]
Emetic Effects of Water, [61]
Eliminative Effects of Water, [61]
Alterative Effects of Water, [61]
Derivative Effects of Water, [62]
Testimony of Eminent Physicians, [62]–70
ERRORS IN WATER CURE, [71]
Cold Water Doctors, [71]
Heroic Treatment, [72]
Crisis, [74]
Hydropathic Quacks, [75]
Ignorance among Hydropathists, [75]
A Popular Error, [76]
Absurd Claims, [77]
Neglect of Other Remedies, [78]
Rational Hydropathy, [78]
APPLICATIONS OF WATER, [79]
Equalization of Circulation, [79]
Regulation of Temperature, [80]
Removal of Pain, [81]
To Excite Activity, [81]
Removal of Obstructions, [82]
Dilution of the Blood, [82]
Influence on the Nervous System, [82]
Temperature of Baths, [83]
How to Determine the Temperature of a Bath without a Thermometer, [85]
Rules for Bathing, [87]–94
General Baths, [94]
Swimming, [95]
Plunge Bath, [95]
Sponge Bath, [96]
Rubbing Wet-Sheet, [98]
Wet-Sheet Pack, [101]
Shower Pack, [105]
Dry Sheet Pack, [107]
Full Bath, [107]
Half Bath, [109]
Shallow Bath, [109]
Standing Shallow, [110]
Affusion, [111]
Pail Douche, [111]
Cataract Douche, [112]
Hose Douche, [113]
Shower Bath, [113]
Spray Bath, [114]
Local Baths, [115]
Sitz Bath, [116]
Leg Bath, [118]
Foot Bath, [118]
Half Pack, [119]
Chest Pack, [120]
Leg Pack, [120]
Chest Wrapper, [121]
Wet Girdle, [122]
Ascending Douche, [123]
Drop Bath, [123]
Arm Bath, [124]
Head Bath, [124]
Eye Bath, [125]
Ear Bath, [127]
Nose Bath, [127]
Compresses, [128]
Fomentations, [131]
Refrigerant Applications, [133]
Miscellaneous Baths, [136]
Vapor Bath, [136]
Russian Bath, [138]
Hot-Air Bath, [139]
Turkish Bath, [140]
Electric Bath, [141]
Electro-Vapor Bath, [143]
Dry Rubbing-Sheet, [143]
Dry Hand-Rubbing, [144]
Air Bath, [144]
Sun Bath, [145]
Sea-Bathing, [146]
Medicated Baths, [147]
Oil Bath, [147]
Novel Baths, [149]
Mud Bath, [149]
Earth Bath, [149]
Enema, [149]
Water Emetic, [151]
Dry Hot Applications, [151]
Water-Drinking, [153]
How to Make a Filter, [154]

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