long and short-sighted-Bathing the eyes-Cautions against
fatiguing the sight-Most suitable apartment for the weak-
sighted-Best position of a desk for writing or reading-
Care of the eyes in childhood-Causes of loss of sight-
Diseases of the eyes-Flickering light injurious-Dress-
makers-Best light for the eyes-Symptoms of overstrained
sight in the studious-When spectacles are necessary-In-
jurious consequences of single eye-glasses-Best mode of
removing particles of dust, &c., from the eyes.

THE EAR.-Instructions for the habitual care of the ear-Use of

wool injurious-Suggestions to deaf persons-Ear-trumpets

-Hints on the manner of speaking to the deaf-Advice of

Dr. Joseph Williams on the treatment of the ear-Com-

plaints from the ear-Treatment-Use of astringents dan-

gerous-Quack specifics-Recommendations to patients-

Hardened wax in the ear-Bathing-Care in the use of

ear-syringes

pp. 130-145

CHAPTER X.

TEETH. VOICE.

THE TEETH.-Duty of due attention to the teeth-Vital properties

of the teeth-Description-Advice of Lord Bacon-Conse-

quences of neglecting the teeth-Decay-Bad breath-Ani-

malcules-Caries - Hot aliments and intemperate habits

injurious to the teeth-Effects of fermented liquors-Tooth-

ache Remedies - Caution against quack applications-

Tooth-brushes-Mode of using them-Tooth-powder-Pre-

paration for soft gums-Tooth-pick-Action of sugar upon

the teeth-Causes of the deterioration of teeth-Soft food-

Effect of irregular teeth upon the countenance-Artificial

teeth.

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THE VOICE.-A twofold function allotted to every organ in the

human frame-Difference between the voice and speech-

Trachea-Larynx-Glottis-Vocal chords-Effect of the

teeth upon utterance-Rules for the preservation of the

voice Temperance indispensable - Management of the

voice in youth-Suggestions to singers-Warm mucilaginous

and diluting drinks beneficial-Treatment of the voice by

the ancients-Mistake of players at rehearsal-Bodily exer-

cise essential-Best mode of exercising the voice. 146-161

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CHAPTER XI.

HAIR.-HANDS.-FEET.

THE HAIR. — Description of hair-Cleanliness - Comb and

brush-How to use the comb-Strain on the roots of the

hair injurious -Pomades and similar preparations should be

used sparingly Best mode of application--Quack specifics

-Baldness-Causes-Mental excitement-Consequences of

a due want of care-Excess of attention injurious-M. Caze-

nave's mode of treatment-Exigencies of fashion injurious-

Dress of the hair best adapted to females-Moistening the

hair-Artificial curling injurious-Means of promoting growth

-Advantage of short hair-Hair dyes-Covering for the head

-Remark of Herodotus-Shaving-Best method.

THE FEET-Influence of the modern shoe-Compressed and

distorted feet-Description of the foot-Mode of measuring

the feet-Corns-Bunions-Distorted toes-Remedy-Chil-

blains-Treatment.

THE HANDS-Description-Injuries to the nails-Absurd notions

-Whitlows-Treatment
pp. 162-188

CHAPTER XII.

HABITS PREJUDICIAL TO HEALTH.

Advice of Professor Silliman-Evils engendered by bad habits-

Charles Lamb-His "Confessions "-Tobacco-Ill effects-

Objections to snuff-taking-Novel reading-Habits of dissipa-

tion-Evils of crowded assemblies - Over-zeal for music

injurious-Consequences of an excess of labour-Depraved

habits of the working classes-How occasioned . 189-202

CHAPTER XIII.

BODILY DEFORMITIES: THEIR PREVENTION AND CURE.

Bodily deformities mostly traced to the period of childhood-
Advantages of a well-proportioned body-Care of the spinal
column-Danger of making "a fine figure"-Evils of tight
lacing Cautions against backboards, education chairs,
braces, &c.—Tight bands-Evil consequences-Apathy of
fashionable life disturbs the features-Few females exempt
from bodily deformity — One-sidedness - Wrong positions

arising from the improper employment of the muscles-

Standing-Sitting-Playing the piano-Music stools ineffi-

cient-Best mode of position at the piano-Writing-Proper

position-Camper on artificial aids against distortion-Occu-

pations tending to distort the spine-Remedies-Milkmaids

-Rowing, &c. .

pp. 203-215

CHAPTER XIV.

PHYSICAL TRAINING OF YOUTH.

Foundation of a healthy constitution laid in youth-Employ-

ments for children-Proper games and exercises-Hazardous

experiments of skill or strength Mechanical exercises-

Awkward use of the hands and feet-Neglect of the physical

education of children-Body of a child described-Stages of

growth and development-Responsibility of parents-Sanitary

arrangements of nurseries-Furniture-Beds -Early rising

-Agreeable occupations for children on rising-Frequent

change of air desirable--Evil effects of overcharging the

infant mind-Sir William Ellis on the studies of the young-

Influence of coloured walls of schools upon health-Sanitary

state of schools-Pampering the appetites of children-

Treatment in cases of weak lungs-Erroneous ideas respect-

ing keeping the figures of the young erect-Physical educa-

tion of girls-Bodily exercises of the two sexes in childhood

might nearly assimilate—Sedentary life injurious to young

females

216-239

CHAPTER XV.

TRAVELLING AS A MEANS OF HEALTH.

Travelling an antidote to many evils-Example of Cicero-Lord
Bacon's opinions on travelling-Samuel Rogers-Advantages
of travelling to the invalid-Often neutralised by neglect-
Rules for travellers-Riding on horseback recommended-
Excursions should not be too fatiguing-Night rest requisite
-Rapid journeys injurious-Diet when travelling-Meals of
an invalid traveller-Choice of food-Attention to bedrooms
when travelling-Mode of testing whether beds are damp-
Day's journey should be regulated-Cleanliness essential-
Mode of sponging the body-Dr. Robertson on the sanitary

effects of travelling - Travelling abroad in many cases

absurd-Recommendations to home travellers-Advantages

of pedestrian travelling-Effect on the mind. pp. 240-253

CHAPTER XVI.

ADVICE TO THE INVALID AND THE AGED.

Long life not necessarily connected with high health- Circum-

stances which contribute chiefly to longevity - Commence-

ment of senility - Decay of physical power-Disorders

incidental to old age-Diet for the aged and feeble-Sir A.

Carlisle's recommendation with regard to fluids-Wines best

suited to the aged - Nervous temperament of invalids -

Fruit-When best eaten-Caution against sudden exposure to

heat-Effect of cold baths and bracing air upon old and

delicate persons-Tepid baths-Fashionable watering-places

to be avoided by invalids-Easterly winds-Change of air-

Best time for taking exercise-Feet should be kept warm-

Sir Henry Halford on "sinking" in old age-Country air and

employments recommended to the aged-Comforts of old

age-Sir Thomas Bernard-Dr. Sancroft - Cornaro - His

mode of living and happy state of mind-Sir John Floyer-

Bishop Gibson
254-274

CHAPTER XVII.

GOVERNMENT OF THE PASSIONS.

Necessity of keeping the passions in complete subjection-Many

serious disorders thus prevented-Anger-Fear-Depression

of spirits-Consequences of a timorous disposition-More

readily the subject of epidemical disorders-Lord Bacon on

mental agitation-The passions and the nervous system-

Contentment a fruitful source of health-General recom-

mendations-Bishop Butler's remarks Our enjoyments

depend upon ourselves

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Indifference of the working classes-Unwholesome dwellings-
Better education of females-Intemperance-Dress - Evil

effects of labour on children-Condition of workshops-
Influence of certain occupations on consumption-Masons,
sawyers, and others exposed to the inhalation of dust, &c.-
Grinders' asthma-Remedies-Sorters of tea-Tobacco
manufactories—Government inquiries at Leeds—Agricultural
employments, out-door farm labour, hop-picking — Silk,
cotton, linen, and woollen weavers-Dr. Ure on cotton-mills
-Tailors-Boot and shoemakers - Bakers-Butchers -
Tanners-Leather-dressers-Omnibus-drivers and cabmen-
Needlewomen-Workmen exposed to poisonous exhalations
-Glue-making-Brewers - Caoutchouc manufactories
Smelting-Candle and soap manufactories-Distortions of

the body-School-stools-Nurses-Washerwomen-Writers'
cramp-Nail makers-Miners-Manufactories of percussion
caps-Dangers in the building trades-Poisoning by lead-
Printers" Devonshire colic "-Shot factories-Remedies-
Potteries-Copper colic-Injuries to the eyes from various
employments — Remedies—Working by candlelight— Eye-
ball exposed to mechanical injury-Glass manufactories-
Ophthalmia-Nailers-Iron founders-Coryza-Weavers of
Spitalfields Want of light - Excess of light - Sight of
printers-Deafness of artillerymen, blacksmiths, and blasters
in mines Causes of Consumption among the labouring
classes Remedies Proper employments for the con-
sumptive-Liability of soldiers to consumption-Health of
prisoners-Consumption among printers-Mental causes of
disordered health-Waste of human life from preventable
Registrar-General's statement Concluding re-

causes
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