Nude Air Baths.

Otago Witness, Issue 2815, 26 February 1908, Page 76

Nude Air Baths.

Air baths — bathing in a etaifce of nature in the open air— are largely patronised in Germany, especially by those afflicted with •nervous complaints. An authority tells a 3 that in order to secure the beat results from these baths ft is recommended that they be taken when the air is as dry as possible; that oare be taken at the outset against prolonged exposure; that the requisite amount of light gymnastics be assured, especially in cool weather, and that too much exposure to the direct sun rays be avoided, especially in connection with nervous complaints. A spacious place, surrounded by trees, free from wind, with a oertoii* amount of shade — preferably foliage — containing a gravel track, a sand heap, and a pool in the open -sunlight, supplies the best -combination of favouring; conditions. The application of water outside of a bathroom should be' allowed in such an open space only when sunshine and adequate Wjarmuh are assured. When anow is present o- the ground is damp sandals are to be worn. Danger from chills is encountered only when rain or general humidity it-crease the conductivity of the air and soil and, consequently, permit a more rapid loss of bodily temperature.