The White Sulphur springs; the traditions, history, and social life of the Greenbriar White Sulphur Springs . employment of exercise, massage, etc., in therelief of local manifestations of arthritic condi-tions. Special rooms are provided in the bath build-ing for the care of those who are ill and in needof nursing or special medical attention, thus af-fording the facilities of a sanatorium without thedepressing influences which are sometimes asso-ciated with life in such institutions. One of the most important features of WhiteSulphur Springs as a health resort is its water sp
The White Sulphur springs; the traditions, history, and social life of the Greenbriar White Sulphur Springs . employment of exercise, massage, etc., in therelief of local manifestations of arthritic condi-tions. Special rooms are provided in the bath build-ing for the care of those who are ill and in needof nursing or special medical attention, thus af-fording the facilities of a sanatorium without thedepressing influences which are sometimes asso-ciated with life in such institutions. One of the most important features of WhiteSulphur Springs as a health resort is its water springs, as a rule, emerge fromlow levels and often from narrow valleys, wherethe atmosphere is more or less depressing. Thisinfluence is probably as often responsible for theenervating effects observed from treatment as isthe use of drastic waters and baths. White Sul-phur Springs, being situated at an altitude of 2,000feet, has a very bracing climate, which is neverdebilitating, even in mid-summer. There is noneed here for an after cure, such as is usuallyadvised in health resorts in Europe. One can take. t. I Climate, Wafers and Baths 73 his last glass of water at the resort in the eveningand be at his office the next day fully equal to anydemands his occupation may put upon him. The valley in which the Springs are located issurrounded by mountain peaks, with magnificentforests of oak, pine and spruce. There is nearly always a cool breeze in summer,even on the warmest days, and the nights are coolenough to sleep under one or more blankets. Highwinds are very rare at any season and in winterprotection is afforded by the surrounding moun-tains, which shelter it from the north. The con-ditions in the spring and autumn are quite summer has for many years been a popularsocial season with visitors from the South. In all seasons one feels the benefit of the clear,balmy, pine-laden air before the waters and bathshave had time to take effect, and many come forthe climate alon
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