New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-17

affects the behavior Of his stomach II he lies
| fiat on his back he may get along for hours
without Inconvenience; whereas if he sits or
stands erect for a few minutes he is liable to be
overcome short notice. But it is better to
take advice this point in advance and not
wait for original discovery. Dr. Partsch makes
it an important feature of his programme, and
an elaborate explanation of the fact is offered
He says that the first part of the physical
mechanism to be affected by a ships curiousy
complicated motion is the vaso-motor nervous
system. The blood vessels in the abdomen di-
late and in consequence get more than their fair
share Of the blood. Thus the brain is robbed,
and to that deficiency DIR. Partsch attributes the
nausea which is the most disagreeabIe symptom
Of seasickness. Now. by lying down one can re
store the equilibrium in the blood distribution;
and if this preCaution be taken promptly, it is
asserted more violent manifestations can be
avoided entirely. THE stomach has nothing to
do with seasickness. except as it is incidentally
and accidentally implicated" says Dr. Partscn;
and if while reclining the patient closes his
eyes he will thus prevent optical vertigo. by
which term is meant the dizziness and nausea
that result from usually observing the ships
rolling and pitching.
The most remarkable part of the self-treat-
ment recommended by the Brooklyn expert re-
lates to indulgence in food and drink. The vic
tim is advised to eat, patriots sometimes
told to vote early and often. Ordinarily the
person who is disposed to be seasick lacks an
appetite. if, indeed, he has not a distinct aver
sion for food. DR.. Partsch insists that the suf-
ferer should disregard this fact, though. He
argues that one cannot escape seasickness, even
if lying down. unless the blood is kept well
supplied with nutritive materal-the more the
better The three regular meals Of the day
ought to be supplemented by four more
others. On this point The Medical Records
contributor remarks:
Always eat and drink at least ten minutes
before rising in the morning. 1t matters little
what il is provided only it is what you want.
Porter stout is good; so are hard sour APP
pies. At may find ourselves HkIng ana
longing for things that hardly ever think Of
on shore. Whatever you really want. that is
the best thing to take; and porter or stout Is
always good whether you want it or not.
When 9ne is already seasek; those lIquld foods
are best which require least digestion, are most
rapidly absorbed, and yield the quickest re
tUTns-beer, ale, porter stout. broth, soups and
meat extracts. These cannot all he prescribed
with success; they should only DE suggested
then the patient viii choose which he wants,
and the stomach will agree the choice. The
sicker the patient the oftener he must eat and
he less at a time, ana when he feels repug
nance>to all other foods. porter OF stout taken
without raising the head, directly from the bot
tie a mouthfu at time at about five minute
intervals. VIII prove a great success.
The yolks Of two eggs, beaten up with an
equal quantity Of brandy, and taken by the
teaspoonful at ten minute intervals constitutes
particularly valuable emergency ration" And
il is asserted that the best time 70 take this. or