The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-12-15
CLUB NOTES.

CLUB NOTES.
Seaton, Ill,-Dr. David II. Reeder.
Laporte. Ind.-Dear Doctor: I wish
to know what are the causes of puffs
or sacs under the eyes and how they
may be removed? Also what is the
proper way of sleeping? Some authori-
ties say sleep without a pillow, others
say only a very thin pillow. l have
been in the habit of sleeping on my
back, as II seems the most natural po-
sition, and want to know II that would
have anything to do with getting the
liver out of order. for mine has been CIV
ing me trouble. Yours, respectfully.
J.E.
The cause of the puffs or sacs under
the eyes is the lack of proper activity
on the part of the kidneys and other
excretory organs of the system. When
all of the organs of elimination are ac-
tive and the circulation is good these
DO not appear. Sometimes they are an
indication of govt, and such people are
liable to be rheumatic or dropsical In
regard to the best position for sleeping
| have observed that for most people
directly opposite from that which you
practice is best; that is. that you should
lie face downward, in which case very
small pillow, If any, will suffice. Any
girl or woman who males practice Of
eieorirg face downward will maintain
better health ard live longer, keep a
better form ard have less sickness than
those who sleep upon the back. or
course person cannot sleep that way
all the time. and If the pillow is small
1t really makes very little difference
what other positions are taken during
portions Of the night, either side or
back.
Massena.--David H. Reeder. Phi. D..
M D.. Laporte, Iud.-Dear Doctor: I
have shooting pains from my right hip
to my heel. They seem to be in the
flesh and come after a hard days work
or after being on my feet a great deal
At times they are so severe that can't
move, and then they are soon gone.
They have troubled me at times for
four years but not very often until late
ly. and now 1t Is every few days. At
night I can hardly turn In bed. other
times when it does not pain me am
healthy and strong. Hoping you can
help me. and wishing you success, am.
very truly,
MRS. B.v.
The pains are in all probability caused
by uric acid crystals in the blood. OF
course you understand that uric acid Is
the cause of rheumatism and that the
primary cause is poor elimination.
That is, the organs of elimination which
should excrete the waste matter from
the system are not properly doing their
duty. In this case the Kidneys are the
principal offenders. have recently
read an article in which the writer
stated that he had cured himself abso-
lutely and permanently of rheumatism
BY fasting for three days and drinking
copiously Of pure. soft water while fast
ing. He also stated that he has induced
many friends to try the method and
had never known 1t to fail. There are
people who might think they would
starve to death in three days. but we
have .indisputable evidence that a fast
Of more than 40 days is possible. and
as this is certainly the most economical
method Of cure for rheumatism ever
yet heard OF. think that no one
need hesitate to try II on account of
the expense. believe. however. that
the method could be improved upon BY
those living near a creamery. Fresh
buttermilk is both food and drink and
almost anyone could live upon It for
many DAYS. The acid which It contains
aids In dissolving the uric acid crystals.
and l believe 1t would be more certain
cure than the water alone.
All communications for the Home
Health Club should be addressed to
DR.. David H. Reeder, Laporte, Ind.
and contain name and address in full
and at least four cents In postage.
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