Show 1 a Importance of o oo d Posture Correct Attitude Promotes Ones One's V Health anti and Graceful Carriage I A GREAT deal is said and written about the importance of a good posture both for the sake of health and a graceful carriage Most of the suggestions and lids aids are applicable to corre correct t standing and walking but the im im- im importance of sitting correctly is no noless noless less significant There are in- in instances instances stances of what are termed in- in incurable incurable curable diseases being contracted by sitting repeatedly or continuously continuously in a way opposed to natures nature's requirements which are a free and easy functioning of the organs of the body Correct Postures In sitting the back should be erect or inclined backward The legs from hips to knees should be approximately at right angles to the body although they may I mayI incline slightly downward The position of the legs from knees to feet is of minor importance ThE limbs may be perpendicular or inclined out Crossing the feet is sometimes restful to one foot and then the other Crossing the legs may may be indulged in although tl this s does throw the hips out of position l a trifle so it is advisable to alternate the crossings frequently fre- fre frequently Use of Footrests The use of a footstool is rest rest- restful restful ful and many times advised by physicians in order to promote good circulation The height of the footrest is variable from low to as high as the chair seat in chaise lounge fashion Always the body should be erect in sitting or inclined backward for it to be natural Injurious Posture This brings us to the especially injurious sitting position in which the body is bent forward or the knees inclined up In either event there is a slight Jack knife e position bringing the knees ad body at an angle less than a right rightangle rightangle angle This position is common when leaning over a desk and writing or when sitting in a seat which is higher along the front than at the back The position in such cases cramps the organs of the body Remedies emedies It A wedge cushion will make an auto seat level Learning to keep the body erect writ writ- writing writing ing will correct the difficulties of a bookkeeper or writer How How- However however ever to foster good health walk walk- walking ing with the shoulders well thrown back and the chin up is recommended recommended mended to counteract the wrong attitude Also there are exercises one can take for posture which are important e Ben Bell Syndicate Service |