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Show JOY IE IS SURE CURE FORJLL ILLS London Physician Explains Why Everybody Likes to Ride in Auto. The comment of the press on the health-giving propensities of modern motoriug has led to an investigation of the underlying causes. "As near as T. can figure it ont," says a London physician, "tbe scientific scien-tific fact is that the circulation is stimulated stim-ulated by. the increased pressure of tho wind acting on the body, the effect being enhanced, moroovcr, by variations varia-tions in its force. Tho effect is very similar to massage; the entire body yielding to tho invigorating contact. Tho checks at first take on a slightly white tinge, owing to tbe littJo blood vessels of tho skin being somewhat constricted; tho color deoponiug a little lit-tle later to a healthy flush as the vessels ves-sels become enlarged in rcsponso .to the increased supply of oxygen. "This quickening of the blood affects af-fects the brain also and as it responds quickly, the rejuvenating process starts without delay. The unusual quantity of oxj'gen in tho system has tho result of banishing depression and moodiness as well as soothing nerves. Tho fact that modern automobiles ore of low design and safe construction, contributes con-tributes to the sense of security which relieves the mind of worry and. makes possible comploto onjoymont. "By means of motoring fresh ideas aro brought to tho mind of tho patient, and his efficiency increases. The influence in-fluence of new surroundings, pleasant acquaintances and a change or conditions condi-tions is raoBt boneficial. The resultant result-ant stimulating effect on our systems removes much that tends to despoil our lives of their natural vivacity and brightness. "Among tho noticeable results of motoring is its power for curing insomnia. in-somnia. As the human system has been prepared by tho soothing, effect on the nerves, tho gentle exorciso of certain faculties, combined with the calling into in-to action of others, induces a healthy co-ordination and restful fatigue. As insomnia is usually duo to the overactivity over-activity of the brain after the activity activ-ity of the body has ceased, tho effoct or tho restful diversion which motoring motor-ing affords is to bring them into closer harmony and induce perfect sleep. "Of tho ailments caused by germs that can be benefited by motoring, there aro many. Fresh air and sunlight sun-light are inimical to many germs, and advantage of this fact is takon in the treatmont of various diseases. It. is therefore not surprising that motoring has proved a most useful agent in the treatment of these germ-produced diseases. dis-eases. Tho germs cannot live in a human hu-man body that receives proper exercise, food and an amplo supply of oxygeta. As dandruff and baldness aro often produced by germs, tho troublo may not only bo alleviated but often cured by open air driving in a motor car. "Tt must not be inforred that motoring motor-ing is a euro for everything, but there is no denying tho fact that, lookod at from a broad point of view, motoring is undoubtedly healthy and health-giving. |