and too long. A woman in this
condition should avoid over-exertion, and all scenes which excite the
passions or powerful emotions. She should take moderate exercise in the
open air; eat moderately of wholesome food, and of meat not oftener than
twice a day; take tea or coffee in limited quantities, and avoid the use
of all alcoholic liquors; she should go to bed early and take not less
than nine hours sleep; her clothing should be loose, light in weight,
and warm. She should take every precaution against exposure to
contagious or infectious diseases.

2. There is no better method for preventing the spread of contagious
diseases than perfect isolation of the infected, and thorough
disinfection of all articles of clothing or bedding which have been in
contact with the infected. Many persons erroneously believe that every
child must necessarily have the measles, and other contagious diseases,
and they, therefore, take no precautions against the exposure of their
children. The liability to infection diminishes as age advances, and
those individuals are, as a rule, the strongest and best developed who
have never suffered from any of the contagious diseases. Although,
vaccination is the great safeguard against-pox, yet it should never
prevent the immediate isolation of those who are suffering from this
disease.

3. To avoid the injurious effects of impure air, the following rules,
should be carefully observed. The admission of air which contains
anything that emits an unpleasant odor into closed rooms should be
avoided. The temperature of every apartment should be kept as near 70 deg.
Fahr. as possible, and the air should not be overcharged with watery
vapor. Provisions should be made for the free admission into and escape
of air from the room at all times. When an apartment is not in use, it
should be thoroughly ventilated by opening the windows. Those who are
compelled to remain in an atmosphere tilled with dust, should wear a
cotton-wool respirator.

4. To insure a healthy condition of the body, the diet of man ought to
be varied, and all excesses should be avoided. The total amount of solid
food taken in the twenty-four hours should not exceed two and a half
pounds, and not more than one-third of this quantity should consist of
animal food. Many persons do not require more than one pound and a half
of mixed food. To avoid parasitic diseases, meat should not be eaten
rare, especially pork. The amount of drink taken sho