It's Time for a Soothing Bath

Now, winter is well upon us and for you folks in cold climes you're going to want to learn some novel ways to keep toasty warm until the ice in the harbor starts to break up.  Not to worry: Dr. Jones is here to assist.  Thanks to my acquisition of the 1937 edition of Macfadden's Encyclopedia of Physical Culture (Volume VI), I've learned there are many different types of healthful baths you can take.  Let's have a look, shall we?

(Be sure to click to enlarge each picture.)

The poor gentleman shown in Fig. 1 below is enduring a "Brand Bath" which means that bucket there has been filled with bone-chilling 50-degree water.  It’s for his own good, of course. He knows that!  The dirty trick with this bath is that the water -- 2 to 3 gallons of it -- must be poured very slowly over the victim/patient.  But you're smart: improvise and use 110-degree water instead!  I would advise you to find a more attractive water-bearer, though.

 Figure 1.

Now, if a tub isn't your thing, then enlist the aid of a rubber-slippered friend and a wet blanket to engage in a series of healthful dowsings whilst standing in a sturdy wooden bucket (as in Fig. 2).  The bucket's importance is unclear but I wouldn't take any chances by omitting it.  Please note the dramatic, film noir lighting.  You can achieve this at home with the aid of a photographer's spot lamp.

Figure 2.

Don't like all that water? An sunbath like the one if Fig. 3 might be more your style.  Since the sun leaves us early in winter, you may have to rely on an artificial sunbath, as illustrated below.  Don't attempt this without the goggles!  The aid of a friend isn't necessary, but why spoil his fun by excluding him?

 Figure 3.

 

That's all we have time for today.  Join me next time to learn all about proper hair and scalp care!