The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-01-12

Loose. light colored. porous clothing
will exert marvellous influence for
The money wasted in futile
attempts to quench thirst would be
better expended on a linen suit and
linen mesh underwear.
On the other hand, neck muf1ers
and heavy furs worn during moderate
winter weather simply invite colds.
grip and pneumonia by rendering the
wearer unduly dependent on such gar
mcnts. Furthermore. during moderate
weather heavy furs are a burden and
induce fatigue and depression. Com
mon sense should be exercised In such
matters and due allowance made for
individual peculiarities of constitution.
Old people and invalids may require
extra protection against cold, but the
average individual should endeavor to
become adapted to the wearing Of
medium weight clothing for ordinary
winter weather and take extra precau-
tions when blizzard" weather is to be
faced.
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The daily morning shower or plunge
will brace the nervous system for the
ordeal Of hot day; likewise it will
give poise to the circulation and de-
velop resistance to cold weather perils
of grip, bronchitis, etc. A tepid bath in
the evening will often prove refreshing
and soothing. A cold bath at night
may prove exciting rather than cool.
ing and restful.
Children should not be allowed to
paddle around in the water with heads
exposed to the sun. A sea dip Is good
for them. but they should not be per-
mitted to play around the water un-
less their tender little brains are well
protected from the suns rays. Cool
feet and hot head make bad combina-
ton.
Restful Sleep Necessary.
Restful sleep is very necessary to re-
store the nervous system exhausted by
prolonged hot weather. Late suppers
and indiscretions in eating and drink.
ing are often responsible for disturbed
sleep. Care in this regard is especially
necessary when the heat and humidity
are extreme.
A tepid bath before retiring will
often prove efficient in promoting rest
full sleep.
Diet and the Weather.
1t is not wise to starve oneself In
hot weather. But there Is little risk
of this happening in prosperous Amer
lea. The fact that the poor Of India
are starved for fats and proteids is no
proof that any considerable number
of people In this country are underfed.
On the contrary. the average Ameri-
can family probably eats too much
most of the time and especially during
the heated term
If much exercise Is taken q fairly
generous diet will be required to sup
ply energy and repair tissue waste. II
pretty quiet physical existence Is led
a light diet is the rational course.
Green vegetables should have the
preference over meat. Milk IS not a
good hot weather food for an adult
and should be withdrawn from the
child or infant at the first sign OF
bowel trouble. Soda fountain drinks
are better than beer or gin fzzes. but
water is the best thirst quencher.
In the cold weather the proportion
Of fats and starches. which are heal
and energy producers. may be In
creased. Milk Is more valuable food
in cold weather than In hot weathel
and Is less likely to be contaminated
by germs in winter season. 1t Is moi
an ideal food for the average adult
however, who should be able to secure
sufficient fat from the elements OF
mixed diet. 1t should be borne IL
mind that there Is close relationship
between constipation and intestina
toxemia and susceptibility to colds
Congestion of the nasal passage:
seems to be directly caused in man.
cases by the so called bilious" state
This is simply toxic condition due Il
overeating or faulty eating. Rich
indigestible foods. and especially afte1
theater suppers. are frequently respon
sible for attacks of grip and other win
ter troubles.
AS I have stated. alcohol Is not rea
food at any time, and in the winte
time it distinctly lowers the resistance
to such diseases US pneumonia. con
sumption. bronchitis. etc.
The Ice Water Habit.
| Ice water is not only harmful Il
| checking digestion and dilating th
stomach, but ice often contains germ
or their spores, which when taken int
the system rapidly multiply. lc
should never be placed directly iI
drinking water.
Heat Stroke and Exhaustion.
Sunstroke, heat stroke or thermi
fever is generally caused by alcohol
Ism. The patient falls unconscious
the face is congested and the breathin
heavy.
Cold is the remedy-ice pack to th
head and cold water sponged over th
body. or a full cold bath may be give1
Cold water may be sprayed or pourc
over the body until the temperatur
falls
In most cold weather complaint
heat is the emergency remedy. Th
hot foot bath. hot drinks such as fla!
seed tea, ginger tea. lemonade. etc
are really Of wonderful service
abating colds. grip, etc. especially
they are taken 10 proper manner an
good perspiration induced The dal
| ger Of taking extra cold after sue
treatment has been greatly exagge