St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-10-14

ed as we'll, to- learn Of your opinion
of the enema as a means OF treating
diseases and as remedy for ordinary
constipation. Shall we use it or rot
Our home doctors differ. would also
like to ask about the different forms
and causes, especially the causes OF
urticaria. We hear good deal OF It
during this hot weather.
Assuring you that your opinion Will
be highly appreciated and hoping to
hare it soon, remain, p. S.
In some cases the enema is quite nee
essary and does vast amount of good.
As a general cure-all cannot recon-
mend it SO highly as some do. In
some cases it is positively harmful.
Each case must be studied separately
and treatment given according to the
specific needs.
The enema, properly taken, is better
in the majority of cases than severe
physic, but under proper living, neither
is required.
Urticaria, hives or nettlerash. is
caused by stomach disorders and fire.
quently follows very quickly after eat
ing Strawberries and Some other acld
fruits, shellfish, etc, especially Holsters
and arabs. Anyone who is subject to
attacks should use great care In the
diet and should never eat late at night
nor overload the stomach. Masticate
all food quite thoroughly and see that
constipation does not at any time exist.
Slater-Dr David H. Reeder, La
porte, Ind.-Dear Sir: Seeing your
name in our paper, wish to inquire
about tieas We have them all over
our house and barn. Can you suggest
remedy9 Respectfully, James J.
I must confess that the destruction
of f1eas is not in my line. I do not
remember of ever having been bitten
by flea and for that reason, perhaps,
have held no particular enmity toward
the active little pests. Perhaps some
of our readers who live where the feas
are plentiful can give the desired In
formation 1t will be thankfully re-
ceived by many.
Kankakee.-Dr. David H. Reeder, La
porte, Ind.-Dear Doctor: I would like
to know the cause of taking cold as
often as two or three times week.
Will get up In the morning and have a
Io1 cola T., thu hood ord nose mill rim
for three or four hours and then It
gradually leaves me again. Am also
troubled with headache and sick stom-
ach. Sometimes vomit nothing but bit
| ter gall and it makes me very sick and
weak. It generally lasts only one day
at time. Will be very thankful for
any information you may give. Yours
truly, Mrs. L. Y.
The condition which you call cold,
which you take two or three times per
week, is an acute catarrhal difficulty,
or what some would call hay fever. It
| can be cured in nearly all cases by the
use of the tissue elements advocated
by Dr. Schuessler. of which I have SO
often spoken in club notes. The tissue
elements will also relieve the head
aches and sick spells.
/ Gall Stones-I have request for a
lecture upon the subject of gall stones.
It is an interesting subject and I will
comply with the request, giving a full
description of a safe and practical
method of home treatment. in the near
future.
All readers Of this publication are at
liberty to write for any information
pertaining to. the subject of health
Address all communications to the
Home Health Club, or DR.. David H
Reeder. Laporte, Ind, with name and
/ address in full and at least four cents
In postage