FilmIndia (1948)

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Air Baths And "Dark Baths" By Paula Brody Right down the ages baths of vaous kinds have held a high place the beauty care which women have vished on themselves. Still famous e the bathing habits of the Ancient reek maidens who used to drape emselves in garlands of roses and int and rub themselves down with ie blossom of jasmine and lavender ;fore entering the water. Equally mous are the baths of the Empress oppeiea. Nero's wife, who used to the herself in the milk of five Vindred asses whose sole function it as to provide this "bath water" rery day. Today we are a long way removed om these poetic and perhaps slighti crazy formulas, but the bath has tained its importance even allough it has changed its substance. re must be content with two kinds F bath water — hot and cold — and ,en although our modern baths are ot as original as those of past ages. iey are at least equally beneficial. TAKE A REGULAR "DARK RATH" The ordinary bath, daily where bssible. has greater effects than ap pear at first sight, especially if one uses a brush instead of a sponge. For light scrubbing has the advantage of ridding the skin not only of hidden dirt but also of the dead cells which obstruct the openings of the pores. And a vigorous towelling afterwards not only benefits the circulation but is a potent factor in eliminating pimples and blackheads. But there are other forms of bathing, less known and little used, which nevertheless have the most salutary effects on the whole body: these are the air bath and the "dark bath". The "dark bath"" is a sedative which brings repose to the tissues. Taken in silence and darkness it brings to the whole being a complete relaxation — muscular, nervous and mental. The more you achieve complete relaxation, the more effective will be the results of the "dark bath"; and those results will be smooth temper, physical poise and a spirit of cheerfulness. For a daily "dark bath", draw all the curtains, stretch out on your The ever charming Devika Rani and Kishore Sahu seem to share a bed in "Anyaya" distributed bv Diamond Pictures. Recruit R. N. Sinha. R.A., Assistant, Irrigation Department, Patna, (Rihar) is 23, 5'-7" has good knowledge of Hindi, a taste for writing poetry, has played in school dramatics and variety programmes and knows singing, swimming and riding. back, with both arms alongside the length of your body, and let your limbs "Hop"" as though they weighed a ton. Breathe easily as though you were falling asleep and let your mind wander, without tension or effort, on any subject you find pleasant. In the hectic life which circumstances compel us to lead, if you accustom your mind and body to this exercise you will be surprised within a short time at the nervous strength this ''dark bath" will induce. AIR BATH AIDS SKIN HEALTH The air bath has entirely different functions. It is a wonderful aid to skin health. Without tanning, it gives the skin tone, glowing vitality, and is a good foundation for subsequent sunbathing. It consists simply of taking off your clothes and lying down for several minutes every day near an open window. You may feel chilly and uncomfortable for the first few times, but you will soon acquire the habit; and you will feel a sense of general well-being as your body breathes through all its pores. Modern baths may be less romantic and glamorous than those of former times, but they are more in accord w ith this modern age. 41 L