Smyrna times., 1881-12-14
Catching Cold Remedies.

Catcnlng Uold-- Remedies.
While it is easy to take cold in midsum- |
mer, colds are usually more prevalent |
when low temperature prevails, though |
less in clear, steady winter than during |
the variable spring and autumn. "Catch-
ing cold" is usually the result Of inequality
of temperature in two parts Of the body,
especially adjacent parts, which disturbs
the uniform circulation Of The blood. At
the place where this disturbance occurs,
'cogestion" arises, that is, a rush of blood
to part from one direction faster than it
is carried off by the chilled blood vessels
in the other direction, and this produces
serious results if not speedily remedied
This diseased condition may extend over
the whole body, affecting most severely
any organ already weak.
Thus a cold may come from damp or
chilled feet; from even slight draft Of
air blowing through a crack, upon one
side or portion of the body and cooling it
from standing near a fire or stove, and
heating one side while the other remains
comparatively cold; from warmer cloth
ing on one part of the body than on
another; from lightly dressing the arms
and lower limbs, or leaving them naked;
from standing over hot register; from
the chilling evaporation of water or moist
ure, from portion only of one's cloth
ing; in general, from any cause pro-
ducing inequality of temperature.
The causes of cold, named, indicate
how to avoid one. Maintaining general
vigor by nourishing, we'll digested food,
gives one power to resist an attack.
When to be especially exposed, a little
tonic, as grain or two of quinine, taken
in advance, may be useful. Stimulents,
like alcoholic liquors, are but temporary
aid the reaction after the first stimulating
effects, leaves one more subject to take
cold than if the stimulant had been omit
, ted.
Simple remedies will usually remove a
cold, if taken promptly, before the con.
gestion has produced serious disOrganza
ton. When struck with a sense of chilli
ness 15 to so drops of Aromatic Spirits o
Ammonia. in half a tumbler of water
will often start uniform circulation al
through the body, as this quickly enters
the whole blood and is stimulating. Soak
ing the feet in warm water, gradual,
adding warmer water as long as it can b.
borne, draws off the blood from all tn
rest of the body, and often relieves con
gestiOn in any local part. Smart friction
upon any part or the whole Of the ski
surface, or a uniform surface sweating
produces like results. But in these case!
special care must be taken to prever
+, after-chilling of the feet, or any other par
IL After the feet heating, wipe dry quickl
and cover them warmly.
The best remedy we have found for
recent cold is moderate movement
the bowels with castor oil, or caustic {
other mild cathartic magnesia. This pr
duces flow Of fluid drawn from Il
blood to the alimcntary canal, and thu
70 reduces the pressure upon any one COZ
gested point just as drawing off part
the water from a flooded pond reliev
pressure upon a weakened dam or er
bankment. This is to be followed
keeping the body warm and comfortabl
and toning it up with good food, or
simple tonic like quinine. Feeding
cold,' prior to taking cathartic, is II
worst possible treatment. 1t is only ad
ing material to increase the congestion.
american AgrieuIturist for December.