BATHING IN ELECTRIC LIGHT.
The sun-bath is a~ very old remedy, and was supposed in ancient times to be beneficial in various ailments; and in these more -■ modern days it has been proved experimentally that various germs grouped under the name bacteria perish under the action of sunlight. The : electric light is now being used in Germany for curative purposes ; and quite recently at the Peebles Hydropathio establishment baths made on the German model have been introduced. The bath contains the necessary electric light apparatus, and is lined with- mirrors, i by whioh the rays are refiected upon every part of the body. A lid covers the bath, the patient's head only is not exposed to the action of the light. The heat also from' the lamp, or lamps does its part; for the patient perspires as copiously as jf he were in a Turkish' bath. ; The effect of the treatment is said to be most invigorating,"
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Bruce Herald, Volume XXXXI, Issue 27, 7 April 1905, Page 7
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157BATHING IN ELECTRIC LIGHT. Bruce Herald, Volume XXXXI, Issue 27, 7 April 1905, Page 7
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