The Native Americans practiced good hygiene
If anyone got it right back during this era, it was the Native Americans. They knew that bathing the entire body was a highly effective way to stay healthy and free of diseases. They openly bathed in rivers and streams, using leaves and other natural materials to scrub themselves clean.
They also highly disagreed with the colonials’ hygiene methods, particularly the handkerchief, since it involved carrying your mucous around. They understandably saw it as extremely unsanitary and utterly disgusting.
