The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1911-05-05

rate OF interest. In fact the troubles
which are temporarily forced Into the
background by such indulgence seem
TO grow In direct proportion to tho
degree OF indulgence and simply await
the reckoning day. when the long evad-
ed life burden must be taken up with
Its added weight or hte's Journey for
ever terminated.
These remarks do not apply. NJ
course. TO the Intelligent and proper
administration OF such remedies by
physician. II IL part OF 4. .physiciaD's
duty 10 relieve pain, both mental and
physical, hut 1t too often happens that
a narcotic properly Administered I'm
one instance is carelcssly again taken
without medical advice, and the fouu-
dalton OF a lifelong habit is Laid
Headache Remedies.
A great deal or harm IN done by the
self administration OF headache reme-
dies, mostly OF the coal tar class.
These remedies have their place, but
should be used under physicians
guidance Many headaches can be re-
lieved by simple remedies. Bathing
the forehead with little bay rum or
rubbing with a mcnthol pencil, simple
rest or dose OF salts will often prove
sufficient The constant use OF head
ache remedies Is more than likely to
prove Irritating TO the Kidneys, aside
from the depressing action on tho
heart. Aromatic ammonia, strychnine
or some other heart stimulsnt should
always be within the reach Of those
who are so Ill advised ss to use head
ache powders more or less regularly.
The causes OF headaches are so nu-
merous ns to cover almost the entire
range OF diseased conditions. SO call
ed "billousness" is one OF the common
causes. This In nothing other than
poisoning from the retained products
OF indigestion. Bile may have little
or nothing to do with It, but calomel
or some other brisk evacuant will
clear the system Of tho poison and re
lieve the symphonic.
Eye strain Is also a very frequent
cause of headache. The folly Of swsI-
lowing drugs to relieve such trouble
is evident. 1t Ia comparable TO knock
ing a man insensible In order to relieve
his pain. Properly fitted glasses will
usually relieve eye strain. But I'm
some cases eye strain In due to ovsruse
or improper use OF tue eyes Such
cases are readily relieved by rest and
attention to proper iliumins tion or Do
sition while reading
Abuss Of Csth,rtfoa
AS a rule. cathartics should only be
used as emergency remedies IN acute
conditions. az colds. biliousuess. indi-
gestion. etc. A tendency 10 costive
ness can usually be overcome by nat
ural remedies, Dragging the bowels
Is very much like drugging the nerv-
Gus Systematic drug becomes mas
ter. but the time comes when the slave
will not obey the master. and coudi
tlon OF semi-paralysts OF the bowel
function exists.
In treating constipation It should he
remembered that the intestine s
long muscular tube. This muscle In
what Is known as an Involuntary"
muscle. not under the control OF the
will, but acting rehe1ly. Certain cen
ters in the spinal cord preside over tho
stimuli. One OF these stimuli is the
presence Of q certain volume Of waste
matter In the bowel. Another In the
tendency to rhythmicsl action Of tho
spinal center In other words, spinal
centers form habits. Just the same az
brain centers. and IL accustomed 10
act at a particular time each day will
contrRs to do so IL permitted.
The value OF a fairly general MIXED
diet Ia evident when the structure ana
function OF the bowel are considered.
Concentrated. predigested food wouiS
soon abolish the bowel function. Some
people eat too little waste matter.
Their food Is mostly meat and pOta-
toes. A generous, allowance Of nph
and green vegetables. especially spis
ach. and the free use Of water be-
tween meals will act like magic In such
cases. The use Of drugs Ia irrational
and positively harmful.
Tea. Coffee and Tobacco.
The use Of tea. coffee and tobacco In
moderation cannot be regarded a.
harmful. but even ths term "moders-
ton" is here used in a positive sense.
No doubt much dyspepsia and nervous
arrangement are due to the abuse OF
these fragrant and cheering sub
stances What constitutes abuse caa
only be determined, by experiment In
each individual case. Tor the average
man one cup OF coffee at breakfast and
a demitasse in the evening should be
sufficient. Two cups Of coffee or tea
contain a pretty generous dose OF the
drug caffeine and amount to druggins
the nervous system.
Tobacco should also be used accord
ing TO personal susceptibility. A cigar
after each meal will not, "a q rule, iG-
jure the average man. although some
are better or without tobacco or with
an allowance Of one cigar after dinner
Constant smoking or chewing is posi-
lively injurious. no matter how robust
or conceited the man may be who in
dulges in It.
Summary.
Alcohol is not a food. but q poison;
not a stimulant. but an anaesthettc. It
impairs mental and muscular eficien-
cy. 1t shortens life. even IL used In SO
called moderation.