Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-21
SALT IN HOT WEATHER
A Physician Says There Is Reason
for Its Use in Cholera Times.
THE BODY RUNS OUT OF CHLORINE.
Bicycle Riding the Best Known Cure for
Stomach Troubles.
GERMS AND ACIDS on THE TEETH.

the OlQ remedies OF GnlS scOufge are Delng
recalled, and efforts are being made to man
ufacture new ones In an outbreak of Ash
attic cholera years ago it was proclaimed by
some eminent physicians that by the free
use of the chlorides the disease could be
checked. Examination of cholera victims
showed their bodies deficient in chlorine.
But experience has not proved this
theory correct. Nevertheless they have q
Observation-Disclosures upon the system when
attacked by the disease. Salt especially has
been recommended for cholera in all its
forms
The loss Of salt to the system In
hot weather, when the cholera and
similar diseases are prevalent, is great,
and this process exposes the system
to summer complaints and cholera NOR
bus It follows that salt is one of the
best diets that we can take into the sys-
tenn, and besides curing these complaints it
will generally prevent them from attacking
the system if plenty of salt is eaten daily.
The system Graves salt at such times, and
until it has more than it needs the taste of
salt will not be repulsive. 1t should be
taken with equal parts of raw cornstarch in
water and drank as often as possible with
out causing nausea. In some of the cholera
infected districts peasants take this simple
diet to prevent the genuine Asiatic cholera,
but how much good it does in such cases it
is difficult to say.
The Bicycle Cures Dyspepsia.
After examination of q great number of
statistics on the subject the inference Is
drawn that bicycle riding, when properly
taken, is one of the best cures for dyspepsia
known to the medical profession. Pepsin
and other drugs are recommended to be laid
aside by the business and professional man,
and after business hours every afternoon q
short ride on the bicycle should be taken at
a moderate speed. The exercise must be
stimulating and not exhausting. About one
hour daily is recommended for this exercise,
and beyond that point there is danger Of
exhaustion. The pleasure Of riding should
be taken systematically, and not spas
medically
This will generally cure all forms of dys-
pepsia-functional, emotional and nervous
disorders of the stomach. The man who
diligently works at manual labor for his
living seldom suffers from dyspepsia, be.
cause his system can dispose OF all the food
put in 1t; but sedentary workers have to
have delicouslv cooked and appetizing
dishes set before them to make them eat.
Consequently there is taken into the system
material that is hard to digest, and some
strong physical exercise is needed daily to
stimulate the stomach in its work. Walking
Is not sufficient exercise to cure or prevent
dyspepsia in such people. The bicycle ride
gives the necessary relief and relaxation of
the mind. Gout and rheumatism which have
been brought on by dyspepsia are also great
ly relieved by this form of exercise. Evil
IDENTIFY the bicycle has come to stay as .
health preserver if for nothing else, and
its use will continue to increase SO long as
Americans persist in habits that cause dys-
repsia
Giving Whisky to the Baby.
The great mortality among infants in
cities could be partly prevented If mothers
are commonly laid down in every health
book. In hot weather all the light and ven
tilation possible should be admitted to the
house, and the young ones should be washed
two or three times day in cool water.
The slightest symptoms of loose bowels
should be attended to before cholera in
fantum sets in. Sugar, candy, and other
sweets should be strictly kept away from
the young children and babies in hot
weather. More harm is brought on by
overfeedlng than too little, and
mothers should see that the children
have only nourishing. cooling food
of sufficient quantity to keep them
in health, and not to overload
their stomachs Pure water or barley
water is always safe to give the children,
and this may be administered in liberal
quantities A few drops of whisky added
occasionally on very hot days will tend to
stimulate the child, and slake its thirst
young children should be given the liquid
foods, such as beef tea, or good, strong beef
soup. Hard crusts OF bread or dry crackers
are safe articles to eat when the child feels
like nibbling on something. Hot, or warm
new bread is dangerous for even the health
Ter child in hot weather. Sinks, cesspools
and garbage places should be watched care
fully, aud where any odor arises use deodor-
zers or disinfectants.
Tobacco Kills Bacteria In tho Mouth.
The decay of teeth is caused either by
chemical or parasitical processes, and .
of the causes Of these should be
of value to those who have sound teeth to
preserve. Lack of cleanliness of the mouth
causes the first Starchy and sacharrine
substances remain in the mouth. and their
creates acids which destroy
he enamel and dentine of the teeth. The use
Of plenty of clean ster and . stiff tooth
brush will generally prevent decay from this
cause, and antiseptic tooth powder may be
used in extreme cases. The lodging of bac-
.eria in the mouth and feeding on the de-
saying food forms the second danger to the
teeth. Good germacides can be used occa-
,ionally for this, but II the mouth and teeth
IRE kept thoroughly clean bacteria will soon
disappear.
Tobacco Juice and smoke are considered
by some good disinfectants, and many have
heir teeth preserved from bacteria by ex-
,essive chewing or smoking. The bacteria
IN the mouth and on the teeth become SO
abundant in careless people that diseases
AN often be transmitted by them to others.
The general practicing dentist often causes
his by using the same instruments for sue
,essive patients without using antisepting
washes between. Patients before going to
he dentists chair should insist upon this as
much as one would who goes to get shave.
He has his own cup, razor and soap, and by
his means he prevents contracting diseases
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