The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-03-01
HOW 70 KEEP II ELL.
KNOW THYSELF AND STUDY
THE LAWS OF HEALSH.
The Physician Of sne Future and What
Ills Mission will be.
Norfolk Evening Telegram !

custom, the physician IS only called
upon whcn sickness ;nyadcs the home
circle, or some accident has befalien
me uabar OF thc household. When we
get into that Ethiopian, Or ideal con
dition. OF state 10 which we Al look
forward, the physician will not DC called
when xe are sick only, but rather 10
keep Us from being sick. We all as
sent unanimously to the Old tlmc-worn
truisn, i. 6. that q IN ounce Of prevcn-
ton is worth a pound Of cure. There
fore il is icst 10 prevent rather
than to delay, and have 10 cali the
physician 70 .|cure' disease. In the
first place physiology and hygiene
laws OF health should be incorporated
IN our school books, and taught
throuphIY in our schools, even III the
common schools. beginning With cveA
the lttIe children With all Of man 5
boosted attainmcnts in literature, arts
and sciences, he is but slightly ac-
quainlcd with himself as YET. We
firmly believe that one Of the mostlni-
portant studics 0! mankind should be
man, and the physician Of the future
will bc engaged by the year TO keep
US we'll instead OF coming 10 Cntc US
when, by our own neglect Or iSnot-
anCc, We have invited disease IL TO our
household How much better this
would be both for the physician and tl,c
people. Instead Of his coming pro-
i>ssioH3!:y when grief, and sorrow.
and trouble hold the fort when the
lights burn dim, and the football is
de1dened and ,he voice stiiicd, and
the atmosphere heavy with vitiated
air let him rather come socially and
dine with The family, examining Close;
y the quantity o' TODD eaten, the gen
cr1l manner in which il is prepared.
! Let hjn1 suggest as regards the proper
ventilation Of the dwelling. let him
examine the water used and see IS -
the cleanliness OF the premises senef-
ally, see ii any fout odors OF sewer
gases are present. Let him prescribe
or suggest, the hours OF sleep: aHd IN
+ 4 etnerai way instruct The family a.
to their duties to themselves. 10 this
c0G the physician should he tnpioyeG
! by the year. Then he is mutually and
! principally intere.tcd in the health o.
/ the family. IN oil;cT words, the ply
, sician Should enter Into contract C
keep jhe family III order-say for :
year at tilnc---at j stipulated ol
/ agreed price. BY this means the care
! less, reckless, Indifferent family .youIC
F.. be stimulated 70 Clean up and improve
their general health, ard nanv nui
sanCcs throughout the city would bt
2batcd. Ii Will pay every thoughtful
. citizens TO call his familv rhvs. -iyl
once 4 month t. carefully exaniin,
/ into the habits, customs, food, wate
and general Surroundings Of tie falni
! " and then make such suggestions a
he deems advisable looking TO tht
maintenance Of the genera! health o
the family. Dcodorizcrs and disiri
icCtants may be needed. The wate1
may be impure the premises damp
the habits of the family OF some Of I'll.
members thereof may need correcting
or they may be in many foolish way
undermining their health. Invite til,
physician in and pay him for his cal
Just as much IS though he came I,
hea!, tor hc must he paid for his val
uatic and necessary seyvices-especiai
" 1aiuable # he prevents OF heads oi
disease. Meet him with smile ant
4 cordial friendly greeting; let IT,,
laugh and merry Joke so around j
VIII do him good, because he's gener
ally III gloom and sadness and alnids
affection. Instead OF feeling The fevere,
pulse and breathing i tetid atmosphtr
in >darkened rooms, make his visi
cheerful, and he will do you good, too
Ii Is far better for one 10 take his ad
v5ee rs 10 cleanliness, drainage. de
cderi2ers, hygiene, &c, SC, &c, thai
it is TO take his pills. We believe tn
| general health OF the public would b
rapidly and strikine)y improved, All,
We do know it would lie healthier an,
better tor the physician. Come, now
Dusines men, professional men, me
chanlcs What is youE doctors bill dur
ing the year? Isil SIC, $50 or $40;
on the average? Make arrangements
20 pay that sum in quarterly paymen,
to your family physician 70 keep 70
weii--lnstead OF phyiscking you whe
you are sick. Of course, VIC are We
aware that this plan is not practice
ID many instances, but We cla.m III.
every Intelligent, earnest thinker wou!
prefer to pay something to keep We
rather inan 10 pay an equal or, PEI
haps, tar greater sam to get we'll. 4
all events, The laws OF health shout
be better understood and practice,
And the physician of the future vi
be model OF health and manly vigc
himself, and will be employed 10 kee
us we'll instead of healing Us when "
are sick.