| Take a cold tonic sponge or shower bath every day when in good health. |
| Take a warm cleansing bath once or twice a week. |
| Keep the mouth and skin free from dirt and germs. |
| Give perfect care to the hair and the finger nails. |
| Wash the hands before eating or serving food. |
| Brush the teeth at least twice every day—on rising and on retiring; after every meal is better still. |
| Avoid gathering or spreading disease germs through any form of contact. |
Amount of sleep
| Ten and one-half hours (8:30 to 7:00) for those 10 to 14 years old. |
| Ten hours (9:00 to 7:00) for those 14 to 16 years old. |
| Nine and one-half hours (9:30 to 7:00) for those 16 to 18 years old. |
| Eight hours (10:00 to 6:00) for those 20 to 30 years old. |
| Lost sleep must invariably be made up. |
| Try to go to sleep happy. |
Rest
| When you work, work efficiently; when you rest, rest efficiently; whatever you do, do it with all your might. |
| When resting, relax perfectly; let go. |
| Stop worrying; think of something else; think of something cheerful. |
| Do not yield to impatience or to anger; they shorten life. |
| Think pure and beautiful thoughts; learn the beautiful thoughts of others and say them over till they become your own. |
| Cultivate a well balanced mind; preserve courage and cheer. |
Prevention of illness or of a depressed state of health
| Study the laws of hygiene and of sanitation. |
| Avoid patent medicines of all kinds. |
| When ill, consult a reliable physician. |
| Prevent illness by following the laws of health and by regular health examinations. |