Страница - 619Страница - 621- Let the Grounds in and around the habitation be drained, so as
effectually to carry off moisture of every kind.
- Let all Partitions he removed from within and without habitations,
which unnecessarily impede ventilation.
- Let every Room be daily thrown open for the admission of fresh
air; this should be done about noon, when the atmosphere is most
likely to be dry.
- Let Dry Scrubbing be used in domestic cleansing in place of
water cleansing.
- Let excessive Fatigue, and exposure to damp and cold, especially
during the night, be avoided.
- Let the Use of Cold Drinks and acid liquors, especially under
fatigue, be avoided, or when the body is heated.
- Let the Use of Cold Acid Fruits and vegetables be avoided.
- Let Excess in the use of ardent and fermented liquors and tobacco
be avoided.
- Let a Poor Diet, and the use of impure water in cooking, or for
drinking, be avoided.
- Let the Wearing of wet and insufficient clothes be avoided.