Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-15

roundingS is one of the remarkable
facts about him. Palm trees thrive
in the tropics and die in colder
climes. Man thrives everywhere.
The body is made to adapt it
self to conditions as they are. One
of the surest tests of this is that
man can Withstand sudden and
violent changes in the weather.
He may be in the clutch of ter
rible heat and not suffer much if
there is a sudden drop of so or
so degrees. The opposite states Of
weather will cause him no serious
inconvenience.
Of course we fret over extremes
Of heat and cold. We complain
about the sudden changes. But in
the last analysis these bodies Of
ours adapt themselves to whatever
comes.
The skin and its wonderful
equipment of blood vessels are the
things that save us. The covering
Of the body Is made on purpose to
guard the interior, with its vital
organs.
Among other functions the skin
acts as a regulator. 1t is more &C
curate and unfailing in its opera
tons than the most perfect ther-
mostat ever made.
I am assuming that the man I'M
der discussion is a normal person,
that he has a perfect body and
lives a proper life. He cannot
hope to be seriously undisturbed by
violent weather changes, for in
stance, if his heart and blood YES
sells and, indeed, his every part,
are not in prime condition.
When we consider the reasons
why correct living is essential to
safety we rarely think Of the part
the skin plays in promoting mans
welfare. Of course, I have in mind
not only the very outside, the part
we see and feel, but also the whole
thickness and structure of the
body covering.
To maintain the successful oper-
-ation Of the skin it must be well
nourished. That Is. it must have
it's full share of the food and
drink we take to maintain health.
1t must be cleansed and fed by an
abundance Of pure blood.
Besides what 1t gets from within,
it must be well cared for from
without. 1t must be scrubbed and
'cleansed and never be permitted to
remain smeared and clogged. We
cannot hope to avoid contact with
dirt, but by regular and thorough
bathing we must keep the skin IN
first-class condition.
The skin requires air and light,
particularly sunlight. The local cir
culation is improved by these
agents Of good. AS the skin is bet
tered by them, the whole body re-
joices because Of the pleasant glow
they give.
"A friend Of mine, a famous doc
tor, ear very light colored and
porous clothing the whole year,
winter as well as summer. He real
ICES the importance of light and
the necessity Of the skin to have it.
Perhaps we won't go that far, but
there is no doubt opportunity
should be given thees bodies of ours
to drink in the goodness found in
air and light. There can be no
doubt, I think, that the modern
lamps" emitting ultra violet"
rays, have a real place in benefit
ing the skin, and, through it, the
whole body. But, Of course, sum
light is free to all, and, while a bit
uncertain during some seasons Of
the year, should be utilized when
ever possible.
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cleaener it is, and the more it is
exposed to air and light the better
prepared we are to face changes Of
weather with indifference. With
well-nourished and well-kept skin
the less we will shiver in the cold
and the better we will feel in ex-
tremely hot weather.
ANSWERS TO HEALTH QUERIES
M. M. B. Q.-I had a molar
tooth extracted and a little bone
stuck to its roots. This caused
rather a deep wound. Do you con-
slider it dangerous?
A.-No.
E. G. H. Q.--Is it possible for a
person to have three or four dis
locations Of the vertebrate, and
would this pinch the nerves and
cause a general disturbance of the
entire nervous system? If such was
the case what would be the rem
edy.
A.-No. In the case of a serious
injury to the spinal columns SER
iouS results will follow. Without
knowing more about the case in
particular, it would be impossible
to make a definite statement OF
prescribe treatment. The doctor
attending the patient should be
able to advise you.
x. N. Q.-I have had head
noises for about six months and
have been treated without results
What would you advise?
2.-Have also had trouble with
my toenails, which grow in de-
cayed. What causes this and what
!, can be done to correct it?
!, A.-This is usually indicative oil
nasal catarrh. Keep the nose anc
throat clear.
2.-Due to some chronic affec.
ton. Have your doctor advise
treatment after examination. There