Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25
Health Talks, by Dr.. VIM. Brady
Copyright 1915. National Newspaper Service,
The II. VI. r. II.

IF foolish to catch coryza, bron-
chitis. snus!tis. larynGits or pneumonia. or 10
develop acute earache or toothache tacute mid
die Inflammation. acute alveolar abscess--
ulcered tooth). and could have but one remedy,
my choice would be large dose OF u. NJ r. +.
And I should take it in bed II isn't safe or
effective unless taken in bed. OF course. this
implies the attendance Of nurse. But in
pinch. friend wife, husband any other by
stander will do.
The no, mustard foot bath, properly given,
accompIishes more for these acute inhamma-
tory conditions. acute respiratory infections.
than any other remedy have dis osa1.
II relieves congestion. decreases or stops pain.
equalizes the circulation. increases elimination.
permits fresh Eermicidal blood serum to reach
the infected
bath: The patient. stripped. is placed between
blankets. His feet are gently. but firmly.
placed in foot tub half full OF hot water. In
which a tablespoonful OF mustard -four has been
stirred. On the floor beside the bed have
empty basin and a large pitcher full OF ex-
treme!T hot water. balance the foot tub with
one hand. Over the forehead and eyes keep A
cold compensate blind the patient. Every
little while dip dipperfu of the mustard
add hotter water In order
make a bowling success of the treatment. you
give the patien, the limit. lie must at
lcas; he made TO softly himself. II he
likes. give him glass Of very hot lemonade
or glass or Two of cold water The hot drink
favors PRESENTATION. Keep the fee, in the hot
water FOR fifteen or twenty minutes. Rut keep
the blnder on. and change whenever he
growls.
Take away the tub pu, no, hotties to the
feet. cover the paticnt with several blankets
ana qu:ltS. tucn him In Snugly. and above all,
insist that he must not throw off the covers
Presently he Will begin to persprc freely. and
the restlessncss viii disappear. Let him sleep
u he Will. for an hour more. Then ha he him
or. a little mt time. with alcohol Just tepid
water dry him with towel. roll him over to
The other side OF the bed. and remove the wet
blankets. lie may have his mighty now There
Is no more danger Of taking cold" after a hot
foot bath than there is after a n ordinary cool
bait
Questions and An.vers
M!llcl's .asthn,R.--What is your advice "a one
amictcd with miller's asthma? Would a change
OF climate hc beneficial" Could one SO anirted
recover sufficiently TO return TO his work in a
-Four mill? q p
AnsWer.--Climate is Of no Significance. The
work should hc changed. II recovery occurs
the fortunate man should not return TO the oc-
curatio' which causes his trouble.
itching I'il"s.--Can YOU tell me what 10 do
for itching piles I've tried everything ever
heard nf. NJ r w
Answer.-Tirs. And what is the matter
Let the doctor determine whether YOU really
nav" piles. or pin worms. eczema or nstula
or prurt!s. or proct.tis
fir"rr"on"s Clothing KindIy inform me
what solution 's used To nreproor clothing"
Aiswer.--Soak tn" clothes for i've minutes in
!" gallon az 'Vat"r - which is dissolved q pound
~ ammonium phosphate.