The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-02-03

GOODNESS of the feet may. generally be re-
lieved by following certain rules which il
might be. in order to consider. When the
feet are habitually cold, it is an indication
them properly. III circulation may be i'm
proved by immersing the feet for a few
them vigo on eG,a NTH wdbsr q e coarse ens towel fd01 Res
action soon sets in. and the feet become
warm and full of blood actively circulating.
them warm the remaining portion Of the
day If not, the same process should be re-
day. In nearly every case where this treat
nlent is carried out the trouble will be re-
moved in a few davs.
in different individuals with regard to the
contraction of catarrhal affections from ex-
posture. / have often seen some of the
heaithiest men whose feet are habituaily
poorly cared for, and wet many times dur
slightest fndiscretion in the care of the feet,
such as stepping on the damp ground with
o Oasa Tuo apne5fs %lil, IN many esta Eases t reslli "a
bronchitis or pneumonia The difference in
the degree OF susceptibility 70 these lnfiu-
ences is due largely to the habit or occupa-
ton of the individual 1t IS very Well known
that one whose business keeps him indoors
the greater portion of the time, and who Is
consequently unaccustomed to exposure, re-
ceives a greater shock from the chilling
blast than one who is much of the time in
the open air.
COLDS AND PNEUMONIA.
Removal of heat to an unusual extent
from the surface of the body gave rise to a
functional disturbance which in time may
excite some morbid process in some dis
tinct part of the body. That which we
refer to as taking cold or the pneumonia
that results from exposure, is due to some
disturbance in the normal heat production
and heat radiation. The normal tempera-
ture of the body is near 1856 degrees. This
temperature is produced and maintained
by certain nutritive. changes which take
place in the body. There is a constant rad
iation of heat from the body which varies
accordingly to the amount of heat pro-
duced and under normal conditions the
normal temperature is maintained. Any
disturbance between the rate or normal heat
production and heat radiation will produce
morbid processes. The nutritive changes
that are constantly going on in the body are
the result of certain nervous currents sent
is arrested or disturbed Tin a certain part
Of the body, the same amount of nerve
Io acsssa n in sent our III from phere ehe w,n prd ha III II
creased nutritive activity In other portions
of the body. Increased nutritive activity
constitutes Inflammation and thus We eX-
plain why it is that exposure of the feet
to dampness and cold Will produce, in
Iammation in the mucous membrane or the
The proper relation between heat produce
ton and heat radiation is frequently dis
stores. churches and theaters. enveloped in
heavy wraps: The warmth of the room,
more body heat than is radiated. Nature
sets up Precipitation in order to diminish
heat production. While in this condition
denly checks the perspiration and there is
now suddenly more heat radiation than
before, resulting in cold.
Common causes OF impairment of health
from exposure are dampness and GOODNESS
OF the feet, sitting In a draft and sud
heated. passing from a close or over-heated
atmosphere to one Of colder temperature
without proper protection and insufficient
l and lmnrOner clothing. In n large number
of cases of nasal catarrh, especially among
poor children. the cause can be traced
clothing. Not tmfrequently the body is
warmly dressed, but the limbs and feet are
thin, and the arms are protected by a single
thickness of the dress. Repeated attacks
of acute catarrh result In morbid changes
such as chronic congestion and thickening
CT the mucous membranes. In the old the
| heat making function is much below that of
younger life. This accounts for old peo-
| pie requiring a. temperature not much be-
low so degreesoto. keep them comfortable.
| This tendency to GOODNESS must be remem-
bered and overcome by an abundance of
warm clothing. There is no ordinary fabric
which compares in, heat preserving properties
asserts that in our climate every man who
passes the age Of seventy years should fur
nisE himself, with q Jacket of this material,
which at first should only be worn when GO,
ing out of doors, but in very advanced age
r it. sh9gla f Tpe p 5ssEe Of s the daP bit ldn snd and
high up to the neck; the sleeves should
reach well dowyf. the wrists.
by a little. Intention one can determine
whether a heavier. or tighter dress is neces-
sary for his comfort than that which is re-
duired by the average individual and he
SO that he may be comfortable in apart
ments tempered so as to suit others. The
indicator of that which should be worn,
and, if carefully needed, and the garments
accordingly appropriately adopted, with due
regard to changes in temperature. and the
season of year. there will be little need
for further concern. When leaving home
in the morning it is CONGRATULATIONS uni
ye~rsally-safe to accept the advice of the
solicitous wife when she says, John take
your overeoat, YOU may need it before you
return
clothing of children during the summer as
well as the winter months that they may be
kept in a comfortable and healthy condi-
ton. Attacks OF congestion and other dis
eased conditions often result from allow
ing them to become cold. During the sea-
son when the middle of the day is very
warm and the mornings and evenings cool,
two or more changes may be necessary
daily. They should be kept cool and com
Portable during the hot summer days. If
their muscles become relaxed, their diges-
ton is impaired and. they wilt like a tender
flower from excessive heat. If kept clean
cold. and nouriShed by pure food in proper
quantities, they will have little need for
the doctor. 1t Is not an unusual practice for
persons who imagine they have weak chests
TO wear what is enormously termed a
chest protector. consisting of a piece OF
flannel, felt or other fabric, cut so as tc
cover the front portion of the chest. In al
most every case this is not necessary, but
on the contrary, IL ~ detrimental. 1t is 4
well-estabiished fact that III any portion OF
the body is kept too warm, and perspiratior
is unduly encouraged in the part. the
muscles underlying become attenuated and
the natural padding is absorbed and there
by removed"