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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
[Illustration: USES OF WATER]