Modern guide to health (1947)

[Music] here is an office worker who has never heard of the first rule for health he doesn't know that bad posture can actually make him ill [Music] and he usually to be found slumped over his desk like this headache mhm bit of a back ache too and terribly [Music] tired while try sitting up straight see how much better you feel remember sit tall now come along let's see you stand up no no you no better than that suppose we have a look at what goes on inside when you stand like that the skeleton is a framework of bone which protects the vital organs of the body it is strong to give support and jointed to allow for movement it's covered by muscles and skin bad posture not only puts a strain on bone and muscle it constricts breathing and digestion too standing up straight thank you this gives the body a chance to get on with its work without undue strain and allows the lungs to take in the maximum amount of air and the digestive organs to do their work properly now walk away holding yourself like that keep your muscles in good trim by daily EX exercise in fresh air and it'll soon become a habit you will get no exercise queuing for a bus and precious little fresh air inside it so instead of going to work by bus or train get what exercise and fresh air you can during your working day by walking or cycling [Music] the air in our big cities is full of smoke which means air full of dirt and sky without Sun for the people of the [Music] city so make a point of getting fresh air and exercise during the weekend you'll be using the muscles that have been neglected during the week and you'll be able to take your mind off work by getting out into the Open [Music] Country your body won't be used to so much sun and air so start off cautiously it's actually better to combine sunbathing with exercise but if you must bake see that you get a bit of shade and take it in small doses at [Music] first unless you want a headache protect your eyes from the strong light [Music] we can't get clothes like this nowadays but some Modern clothes still have their faults such as tight sleeves and armholes not enough width for back or shoulders and pinched waist this is especially important for growing children make sure their clothes really fit shoes are important too see that they fit properly see that they're comfortable and that they give the right support a well-fitting shoe should fit snugly around the heel it should be wide enough in front for the bones of the foot and toes without squeezing them like this [Music] tight socks can do just as much damage as tight shoes children's feet grow but socks don't let's make the sock a bit bigger that's much better clothes should be loose fitting and comfortable to give complete freedom of movement choose your clothes Accord according to the [Music] weather remember too after any exercise the body cools down rapidly so put on a sweater or coat [Music] during sleep the brain and body are [Music] relaxed but supposing you can't sleep [Music] well let's see what you have to do during the day there's Breakfast to get ready when you've got farther off to work and the children off to school there's washing up to do then housework ironing cooking another meal more washing up in the afternoon there's the shopping to do and the tea to get ready after putting the children to bed there's father's meal to prepare and washing up and when that's done there's always plenty of mending now suppose you put that work away and relax for at least half an hour before bedtime that's right you can't possibly expect to sleep well if you work and worry right up to the time you go to bed you won't sleep healthily if the windows are shut have a hot water bottle if you need it in fact make yourself thoroughly comfortable and finally try not to worry about things you can't [Music] change good night sleep well