8. Never bathe within two hours after eating. It injures digestion.

9. Never bathe when the body or mind is much exhausted. It is liable

to check the healthful circulation.

10. A good time for bathing is just before retiring. The morning hour

is a good time also, if a warm room and warm water can be secured.

11. Never bathe a fresh wound or broken skin with cold water; the

wound absorbs water, and causes swelling and irritation.

12. A person not robust should be very careful in bathing; great care

should be exercised to avoid any chilling effects.

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