The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-03-27
form of cold, and to the initial stage

of pneumonia.
This treatment is clearly indicated
by proper understanding OF the true
causes of cold or congestive chill, in
GLIDING pneumonia, and by a proper
understanding of the effects of such
chill and the means by which nature
can be assisted in restoring the nor
NAL condition--that is, the condition
in which all the powers of nutrition
are performing their respective func-
tons naturally, the condition of health.
The essential primary factor in the
causation of common cold, consump-
tion and pneumonia, is defective feed
ing and it must follow that the natural
diet, simple but nourishing, is the
most important means of prevention.
/ know man who can break the ice
Ia the river in winter, and take a
plunge bath and be none the worse the
mex. Gay. If the average healthy man
were to fall off a city bridge and break
through the ice, the danger would be
not pneumonia but the result of the
mental and physical shock. Ii he were
quickly landed without physical injury,
and Immediately run to an adjacent
hotel and have brisk rubbing with
a Turkish towel, and then dress at
once, and feel that he was none the
worse. the effect would probably be
the same as in the case Of the man
who voluntarily can take river bath
in January, but in no case Is this adj
visable. 1t indicates, however, like the
example of the hotel guests, an i'm
rcrtaIt means of prevention, which
everybody should follow in varying de-
gree according to age and strength, In
winter. 1t also indicates the serious
mistake of preparing for a cold, grip,
or pneumonia, by hugging the stove
continually or remaining closely In an
in-ventilated, dark, steam-heated, car
petcd room. The temperature Of the
sleeping room should not be above So
1t is best to breathe outdoor air,
whether one is in average health or
suffering from pneumonia.
The farmers boy who so years age
saw the stars shining through the roof
when he awoke in the morning after q
severe storm in February, with q
blanke, of snow around him, was not
addicted to catching cold as much as
We who think we must hear the steam
kissing before we venture to expose
our hands or feet.
On awakening in temperature Of
| so, we can at least be sure that al
| though the nose and ears may fee
| cold, there is no danger of catching
cold. The Indian, asked why he die
not catch cold like the white man
said, Me all face" If we can extent
this immunity to the arms. then to the
legs and then to the entire body, ant
| maintain it, we shall have permanent
defense against the exciting cause O
colds" including pneumonia.
Rub the arms, alternately extended
uncovered, vigorously, for five min
utes, then neck and chest. When {
glow has been induced in the uppe
part of the body, jump from bed ant
begin to rub the legs, vigorously, alter
| nately. with the hands, till glow ha
been secured, all the time breathing
deep and fast. Next begin to rul
briskly the trunk in every part tina
can be reached, going to the extremi
ties when tendency IS felt to chill
thus keeping the circulation equal
tied. Follow ten minutes of thi
exercise with movements exercis
ing every muscle in the body
flushing the small arteries in ever
tissue. Then begin with we
towel, rubbing vigorously the extrem
ties and then the trunk, finally removin
the robe and ending with dry Turl
ish towel rub. This may take so mir
utes, but it will be the most profitabl
investment of the day. 1t may requir
weeks or months gradual approach i
mild temperature before this flu
program can be carried out in free:
ing temperature but the effort will b
repaid many times. With walk {
five miles daily, this win supply idea
physical exercise and be an insuranc
against disease, il the proper food
eaten and the mental conditions RICH
But If these preventive measure
are neglected, the nutrition is bad an
a severe chill takes place, threatenin
perhaps pneumonia: Fresh air frs
lie colder it Is the quicker it wi
burn off the waste, relieve congestio
and give life to the blood by furnishin
oxygen. Empty the alimentary can;
as quickly and completely as possibI
by emetic, df meal has been cate
within two hours) enema and Thubart
stop eating till you are sure that no
NAL conditions have returned, resur
ing with acid fruit, fresh If possibl
after one or two days or longer
serious cases. Sit with the feet in hi
; water up to the knees for half an hou
adding hot water as the bath cool
When the stomach settles, drink
much lemonade (no sugar. as possibl