Personal hygiene and physical training for women - Anna M. Galbraith

Golf.—Golf is deservedly a very popular game at all ages. Perhaps the greatest drawback for the city dweller is the inaccessibility of the golf links and the great expense of the game.

It combines scenery, walking for several miles, some hill climbing, and a considerable amount of exercise for the right side of the body, particularly for the right arm, and the muscles of the right side of the back and chest. The great drawback, from the physical standpoint, is an overdevelopment of the muscles of the right side of the body, which, in the majority of people, are already better developed than those of the left side; the muscles of the left side of the body are brought very slightly into play.

While the distinct advantages of the game are combined with walking, the healthy body swings, the accuracy needed in making the drives, the distance of the drives, the variety of implements as well as of stroke, and many other features, and, further, it is a game that keeps one pleasantly employed in a company of one’s choosing for several hours.

Hockey.—Hockey is among the finest of games for most young people, and should rank at least third among games. It has most of the advantages of foot-ball, and many of the advantages of cricket. It involves a considerable amount of running and a great deal of real sport and fun.

Basket-ball.—This is another of the most popular games for young people, and possesses in a very great degree all the advantages of a team game. The confidence that follows a successful throw proves of considerable value, unless it leads to the carelessness of overconfidence. Faith in the ability to get out of a desperate situation in the tossing increases with success. This leaves the attention imperturbed, and one does not go to pieces. According to Mosso, movements develop the brain, and it has been repeatedly noticed that intelligence in animals increases with the increased motility of their extremities.

FOOTNOTES:

[8] Superintendent of Dancing, New York Public Schools.

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]

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