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Vitality Supreme
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Bernarr Macfadden
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As
previously
stated,
however,
I
would
like
to
point
out
that
if
you
are
carrying
out
the
regimen
of
hot-water-drinking
and
exercise
previously
referred
to,
a
daily
cold
bath
is
not
at
all
necessary.
It
might
be
taken
with
benefit
if
you
are
vigorous,
but
by
flushing
the
body
with
a
large
amount
of
liquid
according
to
the
plan
I
have
suggested
virtually
all
functions
of
the
body,
including
that
of
the
skin
itself,
are
accelerated
in
their
activities.
Under
such
circumstances
less
bathing
is
required,
at
least
for
the
purpose
of
maintaining
proper
circulation
and
functional
activity.
Therefore
the
question
may
be
left
open
for
each
individual
to
determine.
One
may
take
a
cold
bath
or
not,
just
as
he
may
desire,
while
following
the
regimen
referred
to.
Many
who
enjoy
a
cold
bath
are
inclined
to
stay
in
the
water
too
long.
In
this
way
one
may
deprive
himself
of
some
of
the
benefits
that
might
be
derived
therefrom.
It
is
safer
to
limit
the
cold
bath
to
a
short
period.
The
chief
value
lies
in
the
reaction.
If
this
is
secured
then
all
is
well.
The
first
effect
of
the
cold
water
is
to
contract
the
tissues
at
the
surface
of
the
body,
including
the
blood
vessels,
thus
forcing
the
blood
away
from
the
skin.
In
the
reaction
the
blood
is
brought
back
to
the
surface
in
large
quantities,
producing
the
glow
that
is
noticed
after
a
successful
cold
bath.
After
a
short
plunge
or
quick
shower
this
reaction
should
be
secured.
By
staying
in
the
water
too
long
one
may
overtax
his
vitality
and
become
chilled.
When
taking
a
plunge
simply
allow
the
water
to
come
in
contact
with
all
parts
of
the
body;
then
immediately
get
out.
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