Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-09-10
Health and Right Living
BY ROYAL q. COPELAND, M I'D.
Former Commissioner Of Health

There is no more disheartening
sight than a young person badly
crippled from a preventable cause.
Many a person must 60 through life
on clutches or using a cane. who
might have enjoyed the full use OF
his limbs.
Such cases are often the result Of
arthritis. This affects young and old
alike. IL Is often referred TO as
chronic rheumatism"
Arthritis may be chronic or acute.
In the acute form there may be a
high temperature. swelling OF the
joints. soreness TO touch and often
marked redness OF the affected area.
The symptoms OF acute arthritis are
the same as those Of rheumatic fe-
yer.
The symptoms OF chronic arthrltis
may be gradual in their appearance.
The real nature OF the disease may
not be recognized until there Is
marked deformity. The hands, the
knuckles and other joints. particu-
larry OF the fingers. become involved
first. They are very tender, red,
swollen and painful to move. There
may be gradual dislocation or the
involved joints.
When the diagnosis of arthritis
has been made. every attention
should be given to improving the
condition. The source OF the infec-
ton must be found and removed
This may be in the teeth. tonsils,
nasal sinuses or il may be in the in
testinal tract.
Plenty OF fresh air Is essential.
Care Of the diet is the next essen
tial step. The carbohydrates should
be reduced but not the prOteins. III
every case the diet must be nourish-
ing. Water to drink is necessary as
an aid I'm increasing elimination.
Where cathartics must be used. the
laxative waters are very beneficial.
Hydrotherapy. massage and baking
all have their value. Just which kind
OF treatment to employ should Ia
determined by the doctor treating
the case. This Is true too, as regards
the use Of the affected limbs.
IL Is q great mistake to settle down
TO the practice of making no effort
at movement. Even a Joint healthy
10 begin with will grow stiff If not
used regularly.
It is very important to keen uu
regular movements of the Joints. OF
course. this i not good practice dur
ing the acute. painful stage, but
when the inflammation has disap-
peared free movement u important
Anwers TO Health Queries
II. R. M. Q.-What causes warts7
2-How can ! make freckles less
noticeable?
Alt Is probable that there Is
some sort of germ responsible FOL
their appearance. It may be planted
IN the site Of a trifling injury and
thus get a start. III the wart IL very
small 1t may be clipped off by your
physician and the iodine applied To
the base.
2-Ycu might try equal parts Of
lemon juice and peroxide
A. ID. II. Q.-What should q cir
weigh who is seventeen years OLD
and five feet four inches tall?
2-What can be done for an OILY
skin?
A--For her age and height she
should weigh about III pounds.
2-Try applying hot and cold
congresses alternately TO the face
for ten minutes night and morning
N. z. H. Q.-What do you advise
for headache?
2-Why do certain foods cause 4
burning in the stomach. alo gas.
Am examination will determ-
Inc the exact cause.
2-This may be due to faulty diet
and poor elimination. For further
particulars send self : addressed
stamped envelope and repeat youl
question.
j. NJ. Q.-What causes the feet
70 swell and ache?
A--May be due to n number ~
caeues. 1t would be wise 10 have 4
urinalysis made.