Air

1. The easterly wind is harmful to injuries and wounds. It causes further weakness and debility to a weak person. One should protect oneself from this wind when one is injured, has any wounds, or is in a purgative situation. One should wear double (or thick) clothing when this wind blows.

2. The southerly wind is generally hot. It loosens or opens the pores. Those who have recovered from a sickness should protect themselves from this wind. If not, there is the possibility of that sickness returning to them.

3. Do not allow dust and mud to accumulate in the house. This also causes the air to become harmful. As far as possible, try and keep the toilet, bathroom and scullery far from the places in which you spend most of your time (i.e. try and keep them far from the bedroom, lounge, dining-room, etc.). Some women are in the habit of allowing their children to urinate or relieve themselves anywhere and everywhere. If they display any caution, then the most they do is cover that place. This is a very uncivil and harmful act. The best thing to do would be to set aside a place for this (for example, a toilet). If not, set aside a utensil for this and make sure that it is cleaned immediately after the child has relieved himself.

4. Occasionally light some fragrant substance such as incense sticks, camphor, etc. in the house. During an epidemic, light sulphur or incense in every room of the house. Shut the windows properly so that these fragrances are more effective.

5. Ensure that you switch off the lights before going to bed. Be extra cautious if you have paraffin lamps because the harm of this is much greater. It (paraffin) causes the air to become dry and causes damage to the brains and eyes. In certain cases this has also caused death.

6. Don't ever sit in front of a fire after having closed the house. In some instances this has resulted in the person being left breathless and being unable to open the window, thereby causing his death.

7. Keep away from the cold in winter. If you have to have a bath, ensure that you dry your hair immediately. If a person is "cold" by nature, he should drink tea, or eat some honey and black-seed.

8. Just as it is important to safeguard yourself from the cold winds, it is also necessary to do so from the hot winds. Wear thick coarse clothing at such times. Wash your head with purified sulphur in summer.