The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1870-09-16
PRACTICAL SUGGESTIONS


know thyself" was followed, at subsequent
period, by the declaration from human pen that
"the greatest study of mankind is man." The
truth of these is intensified by thorough real
ization of the fact that every person is the
greatest stranger to himself. The laws OF
health are comprehended by intuitive knoWl-
edge, but seldom regarded. Health is the great
est blessing which it is possible to confer upon
humanity, and a few practical hints uponsome
points, touching the promotion of health, may
prove of inestimable value.
1t is said that flesh is heir to disease, but it
is possible in the absence of will to destroy
the heirship, and avert the disease. The theo-
ry that every man may be his own physician,
is in the main correct, and should be adopted
in most instances.
In cases ofhereditary diseases, or those which
fasten themselves so firmly upon the system as
to defeat the power of medicines, the course to
be pursued is plainly to first abandon the use
of all drugs, and after adjusting all worldly
affairs, embark on the Erie Railroad, without
an accident policy. 1t is safe to warrant that
the disease will be dethroned within twelve
hours, and the patient viii be forever freed
from all the pains and ills Of life. If such a
miracle should occur, that a trip over the en-
tire length of the road and return did not re-
suit as prophesied, a never failing remedy will
be realized by an excursion on Mississippi
steamer. The family of the deceased viii be
ever after able to testify to the efficacy of the
remedy.
Headaches are the most aggravating of all
the illsnot reckoned as dangerous They should
be endured for few years to prepare the sys-
tenn for the sudden relief which a proper course
will afford. Atthe end of that time commence
to use coal oil lamps,and continue the same for
six months or until the oil breaks loose, when
the pains will all probably cease to throb. The
family may discontinue the use of coal oil, but
| it will set the head at rest.
Dyspepsia is prevalent in communities
where tea parties are numerous. The sensa-
ton experienced gives one an idea that flag
stone pavement has been laid in the stomach,
and that circus is in full blast at one end Of
/ it. It is always nearly fatal, but never quite.
The only course that will insure permanent
cure is to go thirty days without food or drink
and then hire out to Frank Thorn to do his
| jumping for him. Before the first season is
over the digestive organs will be restored to
quietude, and the patient will enjoy a season OF
uninterrupted rest
The only way to escape contagious and epi.
denies is to commence lecturing on woman's
rights, and at thesame time join the "Son'a
of Malta" This Will fix the door post all right
and the plaques will pass by with all their dire
effects.
Catarrh in the head is easily removed by
placing a thimbleful of glycerine and powder
in the nose, and warming it with lighted Ia
per, 1t will be found severe method of blow
ing the nose, but it is sure to remove the dis
ease from the head. If necessary, new nose
can be procured in any of the cities.
Gout is usually brought on by overlooking
the stomach while the feet are asleep. The on
ly effectual remedy would be to procure the
re-appointment of Reverdy johnson, as Minis.
ter to the Court of st. James, and accompany
him as mutual friend" Unless this can be
accomplished the gout must be endured.
Hydrophobia may be prevented by killing
the dog while it is a puppy. This preventive
was discovered among the dogmas of a medi'
cal fraternity of ancient times, but was not
made known until a very recent date.
Ague is a civilized form of St. Vitus' dance,
and is got up on the same principle as an earth
quake, and is about as stubborn. The only
way to break it up is to sit for picture or join
the Mormons. Even this will not prevent the
fever, which usually follows the chill and shake
Similar modes of treatment may be pursued
in other diseases, with equally favorable re-
suits. The idea, however, that invalids sho'd
take up their beds and walk, is wholly absurd,
and the experiment is dangerous. The most
wholesome advice to invalids is, to diet on a
liberal supply of mince pie, and peruse careful
Iy the advertisements of all the periodicals and
journals, and enclose twenty-cents or one dol.
lar, as may bs required, to the address of every
person given, who has been missionary and
made some wonderful discovery, or any Other
HeuIcd4 pALflLSlA OPAoO VIM A"'AAiS sHS BOOu
of humanity at heart, advertises his miracu-
lous power for the benefit of the suffering and
afflicted.
These few reflections are upon a subject in-
separately connected with our happiness and
welfare, here below, and should receive can
did consideration from all who esteem the
blessings which health imparts, or desire lon
! gevity of life.