The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-26
In Noman's World.

alQ.E as everybody hhOWS, 40
e~mbonpoint, due to an Accumulation OF
fat. The treatments generally put in prac-
tice for this affection undoubtedly cause
loss of weight, but only for tA.s time be-
ing, for once the cure is terminated the
patients, usually good eaters, soon De-
gin to put on fat again. Hence II loioWs
that the best method of treatme ior
obesity would evidently be one mat ieaos
to the desired result without necessitatins
a chang of regimen. To this emo some
means are necessary for causing a great
er combustion of fatty substances.
IT is universally asserted that this COM
bustion is connected with the muscular
functions, tina by greater muscular az
tiyitv flesh may be lost by physlologlcai
decomposition of fatty substances.
But there is danger in this, owing to the
fact that during the oxidation OF the TAT
Inv muscular contractions only one part OF
such fat is transformed into muscular
energy. whereas nine parts. are converted
into animal heat. The al IS eha'
enforced muscular exertion raises the
tamnerature of the body as high as a
strong fever. And Herr Winternitz of Vi
emma who advocates treatment of obesity
without dietary change, tells OF having
met with a case in his experience Where d
professional runner, whose temperature
was normal at thirty-seven degrees Cent.
prior to- the race, showed a temperature
of forty-eight degrees after a contest last
ing -three-quarters of an hour
"
finder circumstances of this kim excess
sive muscular exertion goes beyond the
mark aimed at, since it produced not only
an oxidation of fat, but also-as accom-
paniment to all febrile cases-the oxlda-
tion of an albuminoid matter entering into
the composition of the vital organs OF the
body. which should at all costs be avoid
ed. And this will always happen unless
some means are taken to prevent exer-
c;se Herein lies the crux of the matter.
To lessen or prevent such a rise OF the
bodily temperature it is necessary TO cool
the body before exerting the muscles. Hy-
dropathy combined with properly enlorc-
ed perspiration gives the desired result
Herr Winternitz has often found that d
single hydriatric process, followed by d
thorough reaction, reduces the welgnt py
200 to 800 grammes without in any way
weakening, but. rather, terrifying, the pa
tent. and without necessitatipg any spe-
cial dietary regulations.
Perspiration is obtained by means OF
wet or dry blanketifg, the use of steam
or electric baths. The latter process IS
little known. 1t is claimed to produce
sweating in a temperature of only t"en-
tv-seven degrees Centigrade within hve
TO seven minutes. The perspiration thus
caused is excessive, but does not excite
the heart to any extent.
After sudatfon cold water is applied IN
various ~forms-baths. showers, lotions,
plunges-acording to the quantity OF heat
that it is sought to subtract. Reaction
is. subsequently obtained either by smart
walking or by gymnastic exercises, active
or passive.
Rv these means the viennese practitlon-
err claims to have produced extensive de-
crease of weight, up to forty-ive POUNDS
in a few weeks, without dietary changes
and maintaining the strength ana gen
eral health of the patient. Herr WINTER
nitz is convinced that this is. the only
true physiological way of diminishing
weight.
Every physician has some good reasons
TO allege in support of the particular
treatment he recommends, and Herr VIM
ternitz is no exception to the rule l 90
not share his optimism in every respect.
The pathogeny of obesity consists IN TINS
formula-excess of income and lnsuIl-
cheney of expenditure. The afrection
NAV. therefore. be cured either by dimln-
ishing the income or modifying dlet' OF
nv Increasing expenditure without caring
about the income.
AS it has been very properly remarked
there is not one but several treatments
for obesity. What suits in certain cases
does not suit in others. 1t is a matter OF
diagnosis and medical science to OBTAIN
ali that can possibly be got out OF eacn
method for each particular case.
With these restrictions the treatment
proposed by Herr Winternitz may lave
its application.
The method employed in the British
factories for cleaning velvet, moquette,
Aubisson. etc., carpets is the simplest, as
TO means. conceivable. 1t requires great
faithfulness. but. given a good carpet to
start with, if lone every six months,
should preserve the fabric in good order
for twenty-five years.
BY this passing of a quarter OF a cen
fury the colors will be faded. but they
will have faded SO beautifully as TO be
more grateful to the eye and better than
ever fulfill the carpets mission, which is
to be a background to the furniture
Have two large pans of water, one clear
and tepid and the other hot and soapy,
made SO by shaving white curd1 soap.
saw. two ounces of soap to two gallons OF
water. Have plenty of perfectly clean
white cotton rags, free from thread ENDS
ard Tint"
Take a square of the carpet at one time
wash the surface quickly with a
clean rag and the soapy wafer. Take up
as much of the soiled water as possible,
then wiring out this cloth into a third pan
of tepid water. Take the other pan OF
tepid water and wipe the soaped and
clean surface well, being careful as posi-
BILE to rub over, not rub in Then wipe
this with clean cloths until as dry as rea-
sonable in so short a time. Proceed with
the rest of the carpet until finished,
guarding against any shadowy boundary
lines by going back toseach square as you
continue. Change the water at every
third or fourth square; more often if the
carpet needs it.
The very first square will give your
reward of merit within an hour. Not
only will the carpet look clean and feel
cleaner, but it will be improved and have
rra,+ar STRENGTH and nreftjnpsS This