The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-10-21

writer's suggest that inspectors be ap-
pointed to examine tobacco both during
cultivation and manufacture, and that
laws be enforced prohibiting the use of
Paris green as an insecticide in the to-
bacco fields.
The Medical Brief, speaking editorially
of taking cold" refers to weak spine as
a causative factor. Persons thus afflicted
usually take cold at the slightest provoca-
ton. Such persons, even though young,
have round shoulders and stoop forward
like old men. while the muscles OF the back
and abdomen are feeble and fiaccid. The
internal organs under the control of the
spinal nerves are also weak and ill-regu-
lated in their functions, and are thus read
lily disturbed by the influence Of cold. The
three most sensitive centers are the nape
of the neck the region across and just be-
low the shoulders and the small of the
back. To relieve this tendency to spinal
congestion, weakness and undue sensitive
stand erect. AT first this requires an effort
of the will and constant attention. but
after little practice the muscles will be-
come developed and firm and strong. Daily
and systematic exercise of the arms and
legs is Of value to strengthen the muscles
in the back. Cold sponging, followed by
friction, rubbing with alcohol, salt baths,
ETC.. are also excellent measures for hard
ening and vivifying the skin and toning UP
the spinal muscles and nerves. When
cold has been contracted mustard leaf or
any other form of counter-irritant applied
to the back, near the affected part, will
greatly assist in bringing about a cure.
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DR.. Jack believes that in asthma the diet
is of the utmost Importance. The
natient should not be starved, but
should be given an abundance Of
food which is readily assifhilated
and readily oxygenated. The accustomed
diet should be gradually changed. Hot
water with milk and salt should be SUBJ
stituted for tea and coffee. Meats. starchy
foods and fruits should be given: also.
foods rich in alkalies to increase the aka
Unity of the blood. Eat slowly. much. and
In variety. Cold water baths, accompanied
by friction. improve the oxygen-absorbing
properties of the blood and also diminish
the quantity of acid phosphate and in
crease alkalinity. Sunlight has a decided
influence over the blood of the asthmatic.
AND the cold bath should be taken. when
possible. in the sunlight. An increase in
altitude causes an increase of the red
blood corpuscles. but the asthma returns
when the patient returns to lower altitude
unless hygienic treatment is instituted.
The habitual use of alcohol should not be
allowed, and smoking should be forbidden.
Patients should. above all, avoid malarfal
districts
The most nutritious form of bread is
doubtless corn bread. and it is a better
diet, especially for those suffering from
kidney or liver disease. Owing to its
stimulation OF the intestines II also great
ly aids them in performing their evacua-
tive functions normally and thus prevents
constipation. While 1t is more nutritious
than wheat bread 1t is also cheaper. ia
more easily and rapidly prepared. and re-
quires but little skill to prepare it. Poor
ly cooked wheat bread is a common cause
OF Indigestion. but corn bread is open to
none Of the faults of wheat bread. since
II - never soggy. heavy or tough, or so
liable to fermentation. nor does Il require
such quantities to satisfy the appetite.
In cases Of acid Indigestion. sour eructa-