On Thu, 26 May 2016 21:46:11 +0100, Ed Pawlowski wrote:

On 5/26/2016 11:08 AM, Mr Macaw wrote:


As for your analogy, I'd not expect a book to be entirely on one topic.
Other things would get mentioned.


Really? I have a book on 1950's automobiles and now find out it is
defective. There is no mention of ships or airplanes and not a single
meatloaf recipe. Damn, nothing but cars.

Now you've changed from fiction book to non-fiction books to suit your argument.

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Cold showers/baths/swimming:
1) Cure Hayfever. Apparently this is due to the strengthening effect on the mucous membranes.
2) Help circulation by bringing blood to capilliaries and increasing circulation through the body.
3) Improve the internal furnace, be warmer when it's cold.
4) Make losing weight easier - generating heat burns loads of calories.
5) Detoxify, by contracting muscles to eliminate toxins - skin and hair also improves.
6) Save energy.
7) Increase libido (contrary to the old wives' tale).