The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-31
AnsWerS to Health Questions

R-M. CT have been troubled with 8
terrific beating of the heart What L
the cause of this?
A-This is due perhaps to some SORT
Of emotional excitement or OvereXer'
ton.
Mrs. II. HI had a fall years age
and broke a rib which was only recent
" discovered by one of the many phys--
clans have had. This rib now presses
down lightly on the hip bone Can any
thing be done to relieve this pressure:
An x-ray examination and treat
ment by some surgeon are necessary IN
q case like this
g E. RI. What will afford relief
from .catarrh?" ?. What VIII make
veIIowed eyes regain their normal
color? 8 Is there any connection De
tween these two ailments?
Irrigate your nose and throat
NTH The alkaline antiseptic fluid. =
Avoid an hot and greasy foods. Bathe
the eyes in bOric acid water D. Mosl
likely. Any disturbance in the nose
generally works its way up into the
yes.
RI. 81. How are milk of magnesla
and peroxide of hydrogen used 10 cure
rcceding gums >. Can you puhllsh the
formula for henna hair darkenerE Inc
druggists do not care TO allow anyone
10 look at book 10 which you reier-
2 What causes an itching rash to break
out on arms between elbows and Wrist
when overheated2 What will help II?
= As mouth wash and gargles. 2This
has been published in this column many
times recently. 2. The causes are many;
calamine lotion relieves il.
: a. H What win ill out small
hollow IN my face
How much would Il cost to remove
about fifty hairs with the electric
ueodle2
d Plentv Of rest, lots Of water, fresh
air sunlight green vegetables, cream,
.g-ars. spices. pastries. fats. ham pork,
s.ravicz. butter and oils will make your
ace round. MassaginE IL with cotton
seed oil OF cocoa butter may also help.
e. This would be very expensive. The
phoapest and best way is 10 use
oepilatory.
N. ). Nj have a tight feeling in
ny stomach. Can hardly sleep al night
What viii cure il?
Constipation is most likely tho cause.
Have YOUR bowels move regularly each
light before you retire. Drink three |
quarts OF water daily and two glasses
GU when YOU arise i'm the morning.
Eat plenty Of fruits. both steWed and
fresh, oatmeal. gingerbread. carrots. !
spinach and Cahhag-. Massaging the /
stomach each night win also help.
Worried am + girl Of large build |
md would Ike To know how 10 develop |
H ankles, as they are very small
Massage the ankles with cotton |
e.sG oil sweet oil OF cocoa butter. EK- |
crcise the muscles Of the ankle often.
Mrs. NJ S.-Can you give me a for
mula for turning gray hair to its nat
ural COLOR
APPLY ammoniated mercury ONT
mrnt and liquid iron 70 the hair, also
doses.
X. Y. Z.-Can you recommend a good
remedy for a severe case Of dandruh2
Dandruff will Je eliminated with one
dram each Of acetic acid. TcSOrcin and
sulphur 10 two ounces Of red Va seline |
used three times q week. Massage the |
scalp gently and loosen II with the tips
Of the fingers.
Steady Reader sneeze a great deal.
What will stop #?
Rub into the nostrils anmoniated
mercury six grains, white vaseline, one
half ounce.
5. A. CT What is the best soap for
making the skin white2 2. is IL possible
for me TO have my forehead slanting
nackward2 3. What will make my hair
SMOOTH
!. II is better not TO use any soap,
but a good cold cream instead. 2 l,
Slanting foTsheads are Indications of a
inheritance, not desirable. 5.