The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1883-12-28
DURABILITY OF coNsUMpTIog


Felix Arnold, one Of our ablest writer's
upon physical education, SAYS: !" Phi
monary consumption in its early STAGES
is, perhaps, the most durable of all
chronic diseases Contrary to current
belief, every case of consumption COM
mencing even as late as when patients
usually consult the third physician
ought to be cured and that by natures
own remedies. The opposite course
to that usually pursued must be follow
ed. The system is already loaded with
carbon and nature is making an effort
to burn it up by fevers, in lnfiamma-
ton, etc. The patient must consume
more oxygen and less carbon. He mnst
avoid alcohol and foods that are fat and
sweet. He gets oxygen in acid fruits
In juicy vegetables, in pure water and
from fresh air. A few simple rules
thoroughly carried out will save hope
less cases,
Eat plain food and no more than can
be assimilated, increase the breathing
power and live outdoors as much az
possible. Patients have gained flesh
and strength upon three ounces of m
leavened bread a day. Indeed thew
have lost less flesh on an entire fast
tnan when consuming large quantities
OF ordinary food. Eat bread, biscuit
and crackers made from graham or
1our OF the entire wheat. Eat differ
ent preparations of oats, barley and
rye as these grains contain an abund.
ance OF the saline elements for which
the system may be starving. Eat not
more IMAM twice day, then the appe-
tlte will denote its needs.
Live outdoors. Ifnot able to work or
ride, lie upon a cot protected by wraps
from cold. Remove the windows from
tne sleeping room. Raising or lower
ing an inch will not suffice. The room
must be large and one or two entire
windows removed. If the weather is
severely cold the temperature NAV be
moderated by an open fire. Teach the
muscles concerned in respiration to do
their work well. Use a hand swing.
play ball, pitch quoits, walk with a book
neld over the head. saw wood or take
any exercise that will bring into action
the diaphragm and chest muscles
Many years since Il Southern LADY was
given up to die of consumption. Her
physician told her there was no hone
except to do what she would be unwill-
ing to do. She begged of him to name
the remedy, as life was sweet. g Well"
ne says, if you will saw and split the
wood burned by the family your life
may be prolonged That was hard
pill for Southern pride, bnt the prize
was great. She began the work and
increased as her strength permitted.
All symptoms of the disease disan.
peared and she became robust wo-
man.
l know a minister's wife who
slxteeniyears ago had tuberculous CON
sumption. The physician told her #
was impossible to recover and that
medicine could do her no good. Possi.
bic her life might be prolonged if she
was willing to take some form of ont.
door exercise that would develop
breathing power. Playing ball and
pitching quoits he recommended as the
best. For the sake of dear dependents
ana children she would do ANYTHING. and
followed his advice. She is TODAY
stronger and healthier than most wo-
men. She superintends her own house-
mold and has charge of large school
for young ladies.
DR.. e. r PaeA, IN his NaturaI cure
Tor consumption" claims that most
cases can be cured by proper alimenta-
ton. But no matter how appropriate
the food may be, outdoor exercise
IS large factor in securing perfect
assimilation. A strong determination
to get well is another potent self helm.
ALICE B. SToCKHAM, M. d.