Alcohol, 127-135 absorption of, 129 anemia from use of, 131 as a food, 127, 128 cumulative effects of, 128 narcotic effects of, 128 physiologic action of, 127-130 obesity caused by, 132 on blood, 130 on brain activity, 134, 135 on digestion, 129 on heart and blood-vessels, 132 on kidneys, 133 on liver, 130 on metabolism, 129 on muscular system, 133 on nervous system, 127, 134, 193 on oxidation, interference with, 131 on self-control, 135 rub, directions for, 35 Alcoholic beverages, amount of alcohol in, 128 Alimentary canal, 80 microörganisms of, 220 Ambition, excessive, 234, 244 American men, improved physique of, 287 women, inferior physique of, 284 Amino-acids, 94, 105 Ammonia, aromatic spirits of, dose of, 218 Amylase, 94 Amylopsin, 94 Anabolism, 99 Anemia, causes of, 153 Anger, injurious effects of, 245 Animal food, 110 Anxiety, injurious effects of, 246 Arteries, description of, 139 effect of cold on caliber of, 29, 30, 140 of muscular work on caliber of, 139 Astigmatic chart, 208 Astigmatism, correction of, 208 injurious effects of uncorrected, 208, 343 test for, 208 Athletic games and sports, 318, 322, 370-373 advantages derived from, 318, 370-373 and municipal governments, 318 basket-ball, 373 benefits of, 319, 320 best suited for women, 321, 322 croquet, 371 ethical value of, 318-321 hockey, 372 lawn-tennis, 371 Attitude, correct, at desk, 165 in standing, 340 faulty, injurious effects of, 164, 342, 343 Auto-infection, 170 Auto-intoxication, 102 Autosuggestion, 244 Avocation, 198-200 nature of, 198 physiologic necessity for, 200 Back, muscles of, 301, 302 exercises for, 345, 346, 350, 351 function of, 301, 302 Bacteria, action of sunlight on, 151 intestinal, 97 rôle played by, 150 Bacterial flora, 159, 220 Baldness, causes of, 72 treatment for, 72-74 Basket-ball, 373