Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-24
Health and Right Living
By ROYAL S. COPELAND, N. ID.
Former Commissioner Of Health

Not long ago 7 had lunch with
Senator Swanson, Of Virginia. The
Senator is very much Of a philos-
opher. His active mind runs the
whole gamut Of life. 1t is surpris-
ing how many things he has given
serious thought.
A good many times the senator
has mentioned these articles. The
other day he asked if I wouldn't like
a few subjects for discussion.
I la%ughingly said I would be glad
to have them, saying: II can write
on any subject If I have the sub
ject."
That was said in jest, Of course,
but for one who writes an article
every day, day after day and year
after year, it does help a lot to have
somebody suggest a subject he would
like to have discussed. That is one
reason I prize the thousands of let
tiers written me by the readers OF
this column. I get first-hand in
formation Of their desires and needs
Anyhow, Senator Swanson said:
LET us have a series of articles re-
:ating to the summer season-suUl-
mer fruits, foods and drinks, how to
avoid summer diarrhoea, typhoid
and malaria, and the Importance OF
calmness Of mind"
Then the senator suggested that
many a man is upset. thrown off
his digestion and made half sick
! because Of a nagging wife. But" ]
broke in, what about the wife who
is pestered and lectured and beset by
a disagreeable husband?"
We agreed that both sexes have
equal occasion to practice forbear-
ance and kindliness of conduct.
There can be no doubt. 7 am sure,
that happy marital relations have
much to do with good temper, good
digestion and good health.
Hot weather Is, indeed, trying to
soul and body. Tired, sweaty, suf-
fering bodies set the nerve on edge.
It Is easy to have a mental explo-
sion, a regular brain storm" under
the physical stress Of sitting heat.
The most difficult time in a mans
life is from 4to7 o'clock in the after
noon. That period is equally trying
for the housewife who is preparing
dinner in a hot kitchen.
There must be a bride on the
tongue. and severe s~elf-restraint dur
ing these hours or trouble will begin.
A disturbance originating then may
be carried on through the evening.
break the sleep as it continues, and
make the morning after a sort of
hell on earth.
To have many such explosions will
undermine the health. No one can
question that continued unhappineSs
is fatal to vigor and good health.
Thank you, Senator, for your sug-
gestions. I shall accept all Of them.
ANSWERS TO HEALTH QUERIES
M. S. Q.-What should a woman
weigh who is twenty-six years old
and five feet four inches tall? Z
2.-What do you advise for curing
rheumatism?
A.-For her age and height she
should weigh about 129 pounds.
2.-Rheumatism is due to some
sort Of infection present in the sys-
tenn. Locate the cause and treat
ment can be advised.
z. j. Q.-What causes me to stag
ger on the street? I have pains in
my head and am very nervous.
A-Without a personal eXamina-
ton it would be difficult for me to
diagnose your trouble. I would sug-
gest that you consult a neurologist.
A. B. Q.-What causes gnawing
in the stomach before rising in the
morning? I always have a good ap-
petite, but get dizzy for about ten
minutes after eating.
A.-You are probably troubled with
hy~peracidity. The diet should be
corrected and constipation avoided.
For particulars send a self-addreSSed
stamped envelope and repeat your
question.
D. N. Q.-What causes sores on
the arms and legs, which itch and
burn?
A.-This may be due to a form of
eczema. For further particulars
send a self-addressed. stamped en-
veloped and repeat your question.
NJ. L. Q.-Will vinegar and water
help to lose weight?
2-What should a girl weight who
is seventeen years old and five feet
two inches tall?
3-Do you advise the use Of ?
4EHow can I reduce?
A.-No, and it will probably thin
your blood if taken in an excessive
amount.
2-For her age and height she
should weigh about lis pounds.
3-No.
AWeight reduction is purely a
matter of self-control as regards the
diet. Exercise is, Of course, essen
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