The Second Book of Anatomy, Physiology and Hygiene of the Human Body Volume 2 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1904 edition. Excerpt: ...breathe all night, and it is important that the air in the bedroom be kept fresh all night. In some hospitals the patients sleep in tents or on an open veranda, even in cold weather. The abundance of fresh air does them good. It is better to sleep in a cold room, because then one can open the windows and admit plenty of air, and he will provide enough of covers before he goes to sleep, and so will not be chilled during the night. Good breathing.--The air in a room may be pure, and yet we will not get sufficient oxygen unless we can inhale it in the proper manner. If one sits in a cramped position, the movements of his chest are hampered. A tight bandage or belt about the waist will make it impossible to breathe properly. The lungs and other organs are pushed out of their natural position, and the ribs and diaphragm are not free to move. When the supply of oxygen is small, the body is weakened; just as when the draft to a fire is shut down, the fire burns low. It is not necessary to fill the lungs every time we breathe, but at least once each day a few minutes should be taken for breathing exercises. These should always be taken at some place where the air is sure to be pure and abundant. Before an open window, on the porch, or out in the fields or park, are good places for breathing exercises. Experiment 15.--Take a position before an open window. Be sure the clothing is light and loose. Stand erect. Slowly raise the arms from the sides till the hands meet high over the head. While the arms are rising, be filling the lungs with air. Hold the air for a short time. Separate the hands and slowly lower them to the side, at the same time exhaling the air. Repeat this till you feel a little dizzy. This exercise should be repeated every morning on...