The Hawaiian gazette., 1889-11-12
HAWAII FOR HEALTH.

One of the many visitors to these isl
ands of the mid-Pacific, being asked for
an opinion regarding the recuperative
qualities OF Hawaiian climate published
the following article in a California
paper; the article states:
1t is not surprising that trip to the
Hawaiian Islands should be recon-
mended in cases OF sickness in which a
change of climate is considered neces-
sary for cure. For some years past the
glorious climate of California appears to
have deserted the city OF San Francisco.
Hail, rain and snow too often alternate
with sunshine to be agreeable to inva-
lids. A robust constitution, good di-
gestion and temperate habits alone en-
able a man to bear successfully the sud-
den changes of temperature which, are
felt in passing from one side OF the street
to the other. The heavy fogs are pro-
ductive OF catarrh and rheumatism.
From December to April there is high
mortality from pneumonia. Indeed, so
CITY, that every one threatened with
lung disease is promptly ordered to seek
q more congenial atmosphere, and what
more natural than visit to the Ha-
waiian Islands? The voyage is itself a
restful change. Once out Of port there
are no letters or kilograms to distract
the attention. In the wel-appointed
steamers which traverse the Pacific the
discomforts of sea trip are reduced to a
minimum, and the invalid must indeed
be low who does not rally speedily from
the preliminary attack of sickness, under
the Joint effects of smooth and rapid
movement, comfortable berths, obliging
and attentive officers, excellent food and
pure air. And at the islands what a
glorious changel A temperature OF IS
degrees at night and so degrees by day /;
a gentle breeze from the south, or a
more invigorating trade wind to mod
crate the sense of heat, whilst now and
again few light showers purify the air
and Law the dust.
In Honolulu the invalid throws off his
heavy wraps and basks in the lovely
atmosphere. He lounges in the veran-
dab through the livelong day, and at
night watches the rising OF the Great
Bear. without the suspicion OF chill.
With the window of his bedroom open,
ne needs q coverlet and blanket, and in
the early morning he rises with the sun,
refreshed and hungry for his breakfast.
Those who will benefit most from a
stay in the islands are, first the conval-
escents from acute pneumonia and acute
diseases generally, as contracted in San
Francisco. To such the rest and quiet
life. the agreeable temperature and love-
" scenery are invaluable, and if the resi-
dence in Honolulu should be varied by q
visit 10 the other islands, and by resi-
dence on a somewhat elevated situation,
the health will certainly be re-estab-
lished. The climate of the Islands is
we'll adapted for the treatment and relief
OF those diseases in which a free action
of the skin is most desirable. Many
disorders of the liver and digestive or
cans are greatly relieved by this means.
Sufferers from disorders of the kidneys,
and particularly those who have the be-
ginnings Of Bright's disease, are greatly
assisted. if not cured. Under the sooth-
ing influence of warmth and moisture,
irritability of the nervous system is d.
minished and neuralgias are often cured.