APHORISMS EOR BATHERS.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 162, 18 November 1868, Page 3

APHORISMS EOR BATHERS.

(From the Lancet, Aug. 8.) The committee of the Royal Humane Society have issued the following rules for the guidance of bathers. They were framed by Dr Christian and Dr Sieveking. These rules, which are sensible and practical cannot be too extensively known. Avoid bathing within two hours after a meal. Avoid bathing when exhausted by fatigue or from any other cause. Avoid bathing when the body is cooling after perspiration ; but — Bathe when the body is warm, provided no time is lost in getting. into the water. Avoid chilling the body by sitting or standing naked on the banks or in boats after having been in the water. Avoid remaining too long in the water Leave the water immediately there i 3 the slightest feeling of chilliness. Avoid bathing altogether in the open air, if, after having heen a short time in the water, there is a sense of chilliness wiih numbness of the hands and feet. The vigorous and strong may bathe early in the morning on au empty stomach.

■ ■ ■-• The young, and those thit are weak, had better bathe three hours alter a meal. The best time for such is two or three hours after I breakfast. | Those who are subject to attacks of giddiness and faintness, and those who suffer palpitation and other sense of discomfort at the heart, should not lsathe without first consulting their medical advisers.