Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-22
Health and Right Living
BY ROYAL s. CoPELANC, nj. ID.
Former Commissioner OF Health,

Frequently I am asked, "How in
the world do you think OF things
about which to writer" To one who
has not had the experience, it seems
a difficult task to find subjects for
health articles.
But really, it isn't difficult. One
source of information Is the public
press. There is hardly an issue of a
newspaper that hasn't an article
about something with a health an
gle.
For instance, as I write, I have
on my lap the current number of
a Washington paper. On the front
page is an interview with John D.
Rockefeller, Sr. Among other things,
/ find these wise words from the
wealthy sage: Il live moderately
and I chew my food thoroughly"
There are a dozen articles in that
statement. But the paper has more.
On page 10 of the paper is the
announcement of a well-known
French surgeon, who says: Grim
inals are nothing less than sick peo-
pie" We must prevent crime, he
states; we must escape this bar
barism in which men are living like
primitive fatalists, believing that
crime is as inevitable as thunder or
an earthquake" Splendid.
Let us return to Mr.. Rockfeller's
interview: MY health is good. My
heart is all right; it gives me no
trouble. I live moderately and I
chew my food thoroughly. I have
many friends. I have learned to
enjoy life and I am happy. I thank
| God for the blessings He has be-
slowed upon me-"
Please note what he does not say:
II have great wealth. I am one of
the richest men in the world. I
can dine SumptuouSly every day."
When he counts his blessings, Mr..
Rockefeller names only the things
that each of us can have. He did
not think of money, beyond a pock-
i etful Of bright silver dimes.
He thought of health and friend
ships. These make it possible for
him to enjoy life and to be happy.
In many things I have not always
agreed with this famous man. But
in this philosophy of life I am in
fullest accord.
Good health is better than great
riches are more precious than spun
gold. If one were to follow the
teachings Of a single sentence Of
this interview he would find it to
contain the essence of good health.
The law Of health is this:
To live moderately and to chew
the food thoroughly.
Then you will be well and cheer
full, will make friends easily, and
you, too, can enjoy life.
Answer to Health Queries
B. D. B. Q.-What should a girl
weigh who is II years old and five
feet, 4 inches tall?
2.-What should a girl weigh who
is 5 years old and 3 feet, 8 inches
tall?
A.-They should weigh respective
ly 100 and IS pounds.
G.. M. c. Q.-What do you advise
TO increase the blood pressure?
A.-Consult your doctor for treat
ment.
M. H. Q.-What do you advise
for eczema?
A.-For full particulars send self
addressed stamped envelope and re-
peat your question.
M. M. 3. Q.-What can be done
for poor circulation?
A.-Poor circulation Is due to a
rundown state of health. Try TO
build up your entire system and you
will benefit generally.
Mrs. z. L. Q.-Will eating a lot
of cold or a lot of hot food cause
cancer?
2-What should a woman weigh
who is so years old and 5 feet 8 IL
inches tall?
A.-The cause of cancer Is not
known.
2.-For her age and height she
should weigh about 142 pounds.
A. c. Q.-What should a girl
weigh who is Is years OLD and ) feet
6 inches tall?
2.-What causes the white spots
on finger nails?
A.-For her age and height she
should weigh about 124 pounds.
Improper manicuring Is usual
Iy to balne for this condition.
S. X. o. Q.-What do you advise
for pimples?
A.-First correct the died by cut
ting down on sugar, starcheS and
coffee. Eat simple food and avoid
constipation.
Mrs. F. G. Q.-What causes q RED
nose?
A.-This may be due to poor cir
culation, or constipation. Send self
addressed, stamped envelope for
further particulars and repeat this
question.
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