Ellis's Primary Physiology; Or, Good Health for Boys and GirlsEllis, Edward Sylvester
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Ellis's Primary Physiology; Or, Good Health for Boys and Girls
Ellis, Edward Sylvester
Hygiene -- Juvenile literature; Physiology -- Juvenile literature
You should never apply water, either warm or cold, to the eyeball. When
washing your face, keep your eyes closed, but wash the corners and outer
surface. The gummy substance which sometimes collects is thus removed
without trouble. It is well sometimes to close the eyes and rub them
briskly, just as we feel like doing on awaking from sleep.
HOW TO USE THE EYES.
Never strain the eyes by trying to read or examine anything closely when
the light is poor. When it becomes an effort to see distinctly, cease
the effort at once. A strong glare of light is also hurtful.
In reading or study, do not permit the light to fall on the page from
the front. It should pass over the shoulder, the left being preferable.
It is well also to wear a shade over the forehead, especially when
writing at night, and it is necessary that the light should come from
the front, on account of the shadow made by the hands.
When the eyes become weary and the letters or figures begin to dance and
flicker, cease work. If a cinder lodges under the lids, do not attempt
to remove it by rubbing; that only adds to the irritation. Close the eye
and then carefully draw the upper lid over the lower. This will cause a
flow of the fluid of the eye which will probably wash away the
substance.
If this fails, a friend is not likely to have any trouble in removing
the object with the corner of a silk handkerchief. Should he find it
impossible to relieve you, go without delay to an oculist.
Sometimes the eyes of children have been weakened by sickness, and it is
necessary to use spectacles. When a boy or girl feels any peculiar
sensation about the eyes, or they seem to act wrongly, the oculist
should be appealed to at once.
FEET.
The feet must be kept clean and warm. Some prefer cotton and some woolen
stockings. Use whichever are the most comfortable. Never wear shoes that
are too tight. If you do you will suffer in after years from corns and
bunions. The nails of the feet as well as of the hand should be kept
pared and clean, but their surface should never be scraped.
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What is said of the hair? What should be done by a boy? By a girl?
What objection have you to oil and grease?
How can the hair be made glossy? How is that superior to pomatum?
How should the head be cleaned?
Of what use is the hair? Why are so many men baldheaded? Why is it
rare that we meet a baldheaded woman? When only should the head be
covered?
What is said of the ear? How should it be kept clean?
What of the wax in the ear?
What can you say concerning the eye? What is often done by boys and
girls?
Tell how the eyes should be washed. What is it well to do now and
then?
What is said of straining the eyes? What of a strong glare of light?
What rule should be followed in reading or study? What of a shade?
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