Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1908-01-09
NERVOUS, FLY KITES,
Physicians Cure For the ms Of
Society.
EXERCISES THE MIND, he SAYS
Dr.. J. 3. Mckenzie Of New York Put.
~ kiteHyino Ahead Of All Medical
Remedies-No Other Form Of Mild
Outdoor Activity SO Beneficial, He
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Kitefying in the early morning is
the latest cure for neurasthenia, the
pet complaint Of jaded society men and
women. It is advocated by DR.. ]. B.
Mckenzie Of New York, who asserts
that it provides both the mental diver
sion and physical exercise that are es-
sential to cure. u.
One may plunge into the gay life Of
society with 1mpunity, DR.. Mckenzie
from disordered nerves If this treat
ment is followed. He says that one
hour in the open air before breakfast
flying a kite Is better than all the rem
edies known to medical science. DR..
Mckenzie explained his theory to a
New York American reporter the other
night
"Physicians have been prescribing
open air exercise for tired and worn
nerves for years." he said, 'but while
outdoor exercise is certainly beneficial
they have neglected a most important
point-that Of insuring similarly bene-
Hcial exercise for the mind.
IF good results are to be obtained
from outdoor exercise in cases Of neu-
rasthenia, it is imperative that the
mind must have the same relaxation
as the body.
with this in view, I have worked
out my theory Of kitefying as a cure
for patients suffering from the nervous
Ills brought on by long protracted in
diligence in the nerve racking func-
tons Of society. Probably any other
exercise which entailed the same
chance for mental rest and change and
the same amount of physical exercise
would answer the purpose as we'll, but
I have chosen the kite as perhaps the
best suited in every respect to produce
the desired effect
II have not put my theory to real
practical test, but I am confident that
the kite cure will be decided success.
81 would advise patients suffering
from neurasthenic troubles to go into
the parks with kites, which they can
spend an hour daily in flying. They
can go alone or in a party, as they
please The effect Of merry chat at
sunrise in the open air on topics Of
outdoor interest would be of a beneti-
c1al nature. In two weeks l believe
that almost any ordinary case of In
somnia or other nervous affection
could be cured.
"You may ask me why have chosen
the kite as a cure for these maladies.
You want to know why half mile or
mile constitutional in the morning
would not be just as effective. Well,
I will tell you. A man walks mechan-
ically. His mind is free to dwell upon
what subjects it pleases. He may
think about dinners or dances or may
worry about finance, but still he keeps
on walking automatically. That is just
the trouble with early walks. They
are of no value to the neurasthenic pa
tent unless his or her mind is taken
away from the customary events of
daily life, from the worries and cares
of the day.
"Kitedying, while it gives the same
opportunity for physical exercise as a
walk, requires the attention OF the
patient. It needs close watching and
has just enough mild excitement con-
nected with it to hold the attention of
the patient" -.