Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-03-06
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The most dlsagreeable Of winter com
plants are chilblains. They are speclel
Of modified frost-bite caused BY chill
and It ID far easier to prevent them thar
to cure them, especially when they An
allowed to gain . frm hold OF the finger
or toe before attempts are made to dea
with them.
Good preventives are to be found II
exercise, warm gloves and stockings, and
an absence from the Are when the handi
and feet are numbed.
When chilblains have made their ap
pearance, relief may be obtained BY
bathing them In strong solution Of
alum, say an ounce to pint OF water
IL not broken, paste made with aouI
Of mustard and fresh lard may be rub
bed 10, pair Of old gloves or socks be
ing used to sleep 10. A good liniment
which can be recommended, Ia made BY
mixing equal parts Of spirits Of csmphol
and lAudanum.
Neuralgia, tic and toothache, otter
make their appearance In winter. They
may be caused by defective teeth In the
first instance, exposure to cold wind
and damp making pain apparent. In
this case IL IL necessary TO consult good
dentist. Temporary relief can often b.
obtained by hot lamentations, or liz.
tie camphorated chloroform may b.
rubbed along the gum to ease the tooth
ache.
Neuralgia toothache may be checked
by few doses Of quinine. II Is usually
due primarily to- person having "rur
down" In health. Exposure TO cold oil
damp, or an attack Of indigestion, will
often bring on neuralgia attack. Those
who are liable to the complaint mus,
live regularly on good, plain and nour'
ishing food, and take daily exercise Ia
the open air. Mix and cocoa or choco
late should be taken In preference to tea
and coffee. Good sleep must be secured
at night, and worry OF all kinds must b.
avoided, all tendency to depression being
guarded against.
Cod-liver oil should be taken thres
times day after meals, and an OCCASION
al tonic will do II taken for about fort
night. A safe tonic to use IL citrate OF
iron and quinine; two to five grains
three times day, In water, according tc
age. II the sufferer can bear cold
sponge bath every morning II will brace
the nerves, and II "a handful Of sea salt
be added TO the bath additional good
will be obtained.
An influenza cold may be rendered
less severe II Ii be treated when the first
feelings Of chilliness show themselves
Put the feet 10 bath Of hot water to
which handful Of mustard has been
added, and follow this up by taking q
hot drink on getting into bed. This will
induce Precipitation and sleep. IL posi-.
bic avoid going out of doors next day
where II IL impossible TO stay at home IN
extra garment should be worn, aud pre-.
caution taken against exposure to cold
winds.
For a cough, 4 cup OF hot water,
sweetened with sugar and little glycer'
Inc, 10 which may be added few drops
of psregoric, will give relief. Linseed
favored with lemon juice and rind, Is a
cheap remedy for q sore chest and
hoarseness. Some Spanish liquorice
may be boiled with the linseed. BoraS
lozenges will relieve hoarseness, and II
the chest be painful 4 mustard leaf
should be applied. A mild sperieu'
does good at the commencement OF g
cold; and, when the sufferer Is free from
the silment, tonic such a. steel drops
msy be psrtaken Of with beneficial re-
suits.
sore throsts may be cured by using 8
gsigle, such As = teaspoonful OF alum
dissolved in a cupful Of water, five OF
six times q dsy.-McCall's Magazine.