Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-29

in conversation with two young
mothers. They asked many Ques-
tions, so ] asked a few. I inquired
Of each one how much water she
gave her baby.
One of the young women seemed
Mortified at the idea Of giving wa
ter to a baby. Why" she said,
milk and orange juice contain all
the water required" Frankly, / do
not agree with this dear mother,
but do share the view Of the other,
who said she gives her baby water
several times a day.
1t is too common a belief that
milk is a beverage alone. In a
sense it is, but / wish to impress
upon everybody that milk is in
reality a food and one of the most
valuable Of all foods. Its great
place in the human dietary is due
to the vital food elements it con-
tains. 1t must not be regarded as
merely a thirst destroyer.
In certain age groups milk is al
most as essential as air. At every
age milk is an important food. 1t
is conspicuous for its digestibility
1t contains the building and re-
pair materials. 1t possesses the re-
quired salts and vitamins.
While milk contains a large per-
centage of water, its use does not do
away with the necessity Of giving
water in addition. Neither does the
giving of orange. prune or tomato
miro cryAnly fhn T7n@nEc@ TsTy nIIaY,-
tity Of water.
In my opinion, every baby should
have water between its feelings. 1t
must be pure water, made SO by
boiling and cooling.
Without water the intestines and
kidneys are not flushed properly.
AS a result Of the failure to re-
move waste the baby is not sweet.
There is a sour smell. The urine
IS highly colored and irritating. It
may produce scalding of the but
tocks and surrounding parts.
The lack Of water results in con-
stipatiOn. There must be an abun-
dance of fluid to dissolve all the
waste products and help to carry
them away from the body.
The emission Of water from the
dietary places unfair labor upon
the kidneys. Their work is sadly
interfered with if the urine is
scanty and concentrated. Contin-
ual neglect may cause kidney trou-
bic and other serious conditions.
Nobody need be afraid Of pure
water. 1t is necessary to infant
health, it is vital to adult health.
Try the magic Of frequent drinks of
water. Many a crying baby will be-
come quiet and happy if given a
drink. Even collie will disappear if
q little warm water is given.
ANSWERS TO HEALTH QUERIES
?. S. Q.-WilI nasal catarrh af-
feet the eyes and head?
Ayes, if neglected.
r. r. Q.-Does smoking affect
the complexion in any way?
As inhaling smoke harmful?
A.-No.
2.-Yes, if done in excess.
G. T. Q.-Do you advise treat
ment for psoriasis?
Ayes. In its cure first atten-
ton must be given to digestion. For
details send a self-addressed,
stamped envelope and repeat your
question.
v. M. Q,-What causes my hair
to come out in patches about the
size Of a half dollar?
A.-You are probably troubled
with a condition known as alopecia
areata. For particulars send a self
addressed, stamped envelope and
repeat your question.
A. READER. Q.-What causes a
bunion? Is it caused by wearing
too short shoes or is the fault due
TO high heels?
A.-Usually due to wearing short,
narrow shoes, causing pressure on
the joint. Wearing broad-toed
shoes should be helpful. In
some instances placing a pad Of
cotton between the great toe and
the second Will relieve the pressure
and bring about relief.
P. S. Q.-What will help ner-
vousness?
A.-You must try to build up the
general health. Eat plenty Of good,
no%urishing food. Practice deep
breathing. Exercise daily in the
open air. Get regular hours Of sleep.
All these will build up the nervous
system.
K. H. Q.-What should a girl
Is years old weigh?
A.-She should weigh 122 pounds.
"A. r. Q.-What do you advise
for dandruff?
2-Is water bad for the hair?
A-Brush the hair daily and use
a good tonic. For further particu-
love eao5 caIf- ctanono1