Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-15

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TO have the privilege Of answering
questions about the ailments OF nv
readers. But it does make me sad
that SO many Of them continue to
ask about the value OF liniments
and other local applications for the
relief Of neuralgia and rheumatism.
No longer do we regard these
painful ailments as things that fol-
low exposure to cold or damp. We
look upon them as symptoms indi-
eating some sort of body poisoning.
In a newspaper recently I read
the account OF a convention Of dem
fists. One doctor stated that more
than half the ailments Of mankind
come from bad teeth.
Perhaps this Is a pretty enthusi-
astic statement. Whether the pro-
portion is so high or not, there can
be no doubt that the pus absorbed
from absceSsed teeth has poisoned
many a man and woman. You can
not hope for health, II you are TAX
ing UP material doses Of the toxic
substances resulting from bad teeth
and gums.
Many a man goes limping along,
imagining that exposure has caused
his muscles and points to become
swollen and painful. Look in his
mouth-it does not take a medical
or dental education to realize that
such old snags Of teeth must dam
age the health.
But the teeth may look perfectly
normal and yet be responsible for
serious trouble. There may be hid
den assesses at the roots of teeth
that appear to be healthy in every
way.
If you have the tooth-ache, you
rush to the dentist at once That
sort of tooth trouble will never re-
suit In serious symptoms beyond
the pain. It is the quiet abcess that
does the harm.
In every case OF pain In the mus
cles or joints make a survey OF your
general health. Search for hidden
sources Of disturbance. Help your
doctor by trying to locate the source
Of your trouble.
Sometimes constipation, gall blad-
der trouble, or some other digestive
ailment may be responsible. Find
that remote center and you have
found the real cause Of your misery.
Local applications may help, of
course. They have their place In
the treatment, but you cannot ex-
pect to be fully relieved until you
are rid Of that focus which Is send
ing out doses Of poison.
Think on these things, you rheu-
matte onesi
ANSWERS TO HEALTH QUERIES
Il. 2. Q.-Can inflammation OF
the gall bladder be cured without
an operation?
Aft diet and general care does
not bring about results an operation
IS necessary.
r. J. OWL pulling out super
fluous hair cause the hair to grow
in thicker?
Alt may. For further p~articu-
lars send self addressed stamped en-
velope and repeat your question.
o
c. r. Q.-what exercise will
create a greater chest expansion!
2. What do you advise for black
heads? 8. What will promote the
growth Of the lashes?
A.-Deep breathing exercises will
help. 2. Correst the diet, by cut
ting down on sugar, starches and
coffee. Eat simple, foods. Avoid
poor elimination. 8. Apply vaseline
70 the eyelashes at night.
j. 8. Q.-Is there a cure for null
tiple sclerosis? 2. What causes numb
ness in the hands and weakness IN
the KEGS?
A.-There is no specific cure. but
with the proper care the patient
can live for years. 2. This may be
due to poor circulation. Build up
the general health and your circu-
lation will improve.
M. L. Q.-What causes a child to
grit her teth while sleeping?
A.-This very often due to IN
festival worms.
L. G. Z. Q.-Is plastic surgery on
the nose dangerous?
A.-PlastIc surgery Is very often
successful. Any Of the large hos
pitfalls will recommend a competent
plastic surgeon.
READER. Q.-Am I taking a risk
and Rupert turned and hurried
hack to the gate. The labOrer fol-