The Washington times., 1915-01-04
AnszUers to Health Questions

Mrs. a. C.-Q.-For the last two or three
months my husband has complained OF
tiredness In his limbs, and at tiInes they
sceln cold, and his skin becomes dry as
il there were poor circulation OF the
blood. His gums seem swollen and sore,
and his tongue Is always badly coated.
Its breath is bad in the morning. and
has bad taste. He also has sleepy spells
very often, which is unusual, as he al
ways has been active.
Constipation may be at bottom of
all this with lack Of muscular exercise.
IIe should eat figs, prunes. grapes, oils.
q. teasponful Of charcoal after meals.
learn to ridc a bicycle. swim and row
and keep outdoors. Get your doctor to
give him q small dose Of some good
ronic.
l.. D-Q.-My face breaks out oc-
casionally. How can ] prevent It?
A-There are really two factors in the
causation Of this trouble. as q rule.
Pimples are commonly caused directly
py Infection. often through the duct Of
d sebacous gland. but such injection
sistance. In a vigorous condition the
Infection cannot usually get T. foothold.
So that = general constitutional Inn
provement in your health Is desirable.
tUflIy anu improve IL ny olcl, cAtIVI6c,
outdoor life. long walks. proper bathing
habits. and tho like. II warm water is
used, be very careful to rinse thorough
ly with cold water afterward, and the
colder the better. to contract and close
the pores. A quick rub with ice is
Effective in this way.
J. S.-Q-Can develop my neck, bust
and arms by means OF an elastic wall
cXerciscr" How can ! strengthen my
back?
A-The bust. arms and back may be
an elastic wall exerciser. though for
the neck you should use special free
Hxercises, with all possible bendings
ind movements OF the head. Tho neck
isuslly responds quickly to, Appropriate
exercises that affect the muscles OF the
Ipperchcst and chest expanding move
nlents, but MASSAGE and applications OF
not and cold water are also beneficial.
The improvement Of the back, however,
Iepends largely upon increased constl-
'utional vigor and the general health.
f. f.. C.--1. What will prevent my
Lair from falling out: ,. Are witch
hazel and bay rum of benefit to this
hair? =. Is peroxide good for tho face
or will harm it"
|. Try the electric hair crush and
~calp massage. and use this twice IL
day: Resorcin, - er&mS; balsain
peru. q dram: sulphur lott. 4 drains {.
rastor oil, drama: oil theobrornine. :
Trans. ,. No. they are iiltny lotions
20 use on the hair. 3. Yes. 1t ia in
Common use for this purpose by phys
clans.
7. Ii. What will keep my hai..
from turning gray? >. Is brushing
good for hair" ,. What kind of brush
should be uscd' 1. | am stout around
tho hips and stomach. What will re-
tuce them?
|. Have your druggist make you a
ca Of henna with reng or indigo. >.
Yes, if the brush is always clean. 3.
-AGy stitt kind that is sterilized. 1.
STOPPING. bending. rolling and physi-
al Symnnsrics nrc all excellent to re-
'uce the icsh around the hips.
A. N.-l. What is good for an ul-
re,ated mouth? ?. What shall gar
::lc for sore throat? 3. What will re
lnOVe a wart from my finger: 4. Can
you give me II good tonic"
I. Have your teeth cleaned ond pol
ished at once. wash your mouth
three times day with a compound
'incturc of henHoin. a teaspoonttul
- cup of hot water. Also have Was
serman blood test made. and use y
"hlcrato Of potash tooth paste. :"
Expose your rcch. put iced cloths
around IL, anu use 2arcle OF one tea
spocLiul OF compound tinCturc of ben
q iii TO "A cup Of hot water. ). Bath
The finger in hot Niacear tU" - thre,
tines a day and paint coilodion M il
~ night. To one ounce OF col iodior
here should be added 10 grains ot
.,alicylir acid. 4. Fresh air. sunlight
milk, eggs. fruits, and fresh veKe