Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-17

Summer is a trying time for little
babies. No matter how watchful
the mother is all the rest of the
year, she must take special pains in
hot weather. No detail is too small
to be overlooked.
Even a husky grown-up suffers
the effects of intense heat. If this
is true, think Of how trying the hot
days and nights are to the frail in
FAINT.
Another factor is the danger of
milk spoilage. That fine product Of
the farm reaches your door in per-
feet condition. 1t Is delivered even
in large cities at a very low tenn
p~erature. It must be kept SO.
Exposed to room temperature,
even for a very few hours, it is sure
to be teeming with unfriendly germs.
There al be no haphazard care of
this precious food. The supply must
be kept cold until feeding time ar
rives.
One of the first effects of giving
contaminated milk, is an upset di-
geStion. The stomach rebels. Next,
diarrhoea is noted. This can
be very weakening.
We look upon diarrhea as an ef-
fort on the part of the system to rid
itself Of the disturbing substances
in the blood. These serve to irritate
the intestine.
1t makes no difference whether it
is the acidity set up by the Sad milk,
or because the milk curdles and
produces irritating curds. Whatever
is the exact cause makes little diff
ference. The infant has diarrhea
and 1t must be checked.
The symptom may be the effect of
a wrong mixture for the feelings.
Too much cream-"top milk"-or
too much sugar. These are causes
for diarrhea.
Children differ a lot in their ten
denotes to intestinal troubles. Even
in the same family there Is a lot Of
| difference. One of the twins may
have this tendency and the other
may appear to be safe from such
ailments.
If there is such a weakness great
care must be taken to guard the
child from exposure to great heat.
The coolest place in the house must
be given w 70 the baby.
Sudden changes in temperature
are disturbing. Fresh air is essen
ton, no matter what the weather is.
But on cool or cold days guard the
child against the other extreme Of
weather.
Should a sudden attack Of diar-
rhea come on, stop the feelings.
Give only boiled and cooled water.
Plenty of this is recommended. Don't
return to food until your doctor ad-
viseS you to do so.
Sometimes very weak tea or rice
water will be useful. I mention
these for the benefit Of some mother
who IS far distant from a doctor.
In all cases., where he is within
reach, the family physician should
be consulted.
ANSWERS TO HEALTH QUERIES
Mrs. w. J. G. Q.-What will help
me to reduce? I have tried tablets,
but am afraid to take any more.
Would a glass Of milk with the Juice
of an orange taken after meals be
Of benefit in reducing? It sours my
stomach.
A.-Proper diet. avoiding too many
sweets and starches and some sys-
tematic exercise daily should bring
about a reduction in weight safely
and sanely. No: milk and orange
should not be taken together.
Marie r. Q.-How a constipa-
ton be overcome?
A.-The diet must be corrected.
Avoid foods unduly rich in starches
and fats. Add stewed fruits and
bran to your diet.
M. M. J. O.-What Tan be done
for flabby legs?
A.-Exercise, such as running
walking. skating and dancing, will
help to make the flesh firm.
J. 3. Q.-The large joint on my
foot becomes o r and red at times.
What causes this?
A.-May be due to arthritis. Send
self-addressed, stamped envelope for
further particulars and repeat your
question.
Joyce s. Q.-Can blackheads be
removed?
Ayes. For information send q
self-addressed, stamped envelope
and repeat your question.
J. L. Q.-What is the cause Of
hives?
A nervous condition, constipa-
ton, food poisoning and, in some in
stances, a kidney condition may be
responsible for hives.
Constant Reader, Q.-Do you adj
/ Shelton A
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