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The Hindu-Yogi System of Practical Water Cure2144
the part of the present generations. The people in these times have become
effeminate. They are weak and delicate; very nervous; having insufficient
blood; weak stomachs and hearts; the number of strong, vital and vigorous
people being very few and far between. They are affected by every
change of the weather; the changes of seasons brings to them colds and
chest troubles. Even entering, or leaving a warm room, from or to the outer
cold, works havoc with them. It is easy to see what is the trouble, and what
the remedy. In order to keep healthy one must be hardened against the
outer influences of changing weather, temperature, etc. Most unhappy is he
whose lungs, neck or head are injured by every wind, breeze, or storm, and
who is obliged to consult the weather-vane the whole year around, to know
whether to venture out or to remain indoors. The tree is indifferent to the
storm and calm; the heat and the cold. In the wholesome open air it braves
wind and weather, and is hardened thereto by its nature. Let a healthy man
try our cold bathing, and he will become like the tree.”
In taking the Cold Bath, or plunge, one should avoid having the water too
cold, particularly if he is not accustomed to the cold bath. Better have it less
cool at the start. If it is too cool for the system, the reaction is slow in coming.
You may easily ascertain just what the proper temperature is for you, by
a little experimenting, until you find a degree of coolness which does not
shock the system too much, and which brings on a natural reaction speedily.
The first incident of the Cold Bath is the “shock” which comes immediately
the body is plunged beneath the water, or when the water is poured over
the body as the case may be. This shock at first drives the blood inward,
in retreat, and the surface of the body becomes quickly chilled all over.
Then comes the reaction, when emerging from the water you rub the body
vigorously, moving about vigorously and inducing the flow of the blood to
the surface, which is called the Reaction. The Reaction comes with a rush,
and you feel a glow all over the body, which is very exhilarating and which
sometimes continues for hours.