Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-24

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In both we find a deficiency IL the
red corpuscles Of the blood. and also
in the amount OF hemoglobin-
Hemoglobin is a pretty big word.
This Is the substance that gives
color to the blood. without IL the
I health giving function of the blood
Is interferred with seriously.
Since the agents which give colcT
to this fluid are decreased In anemia
we can understand why tie skin is
SO pale. II explains why the lips
I have not that rosy tint which the
person with normal health should
possess.
IL makes no difference what type
of anemia the patient has. there viii
be loss OF strength and yigor. The
pulse will be rapid. and frequent
palpitatiOn of the heart may dis
turb the victim. The breathing is
rapid, the digestion poor, and the
sleep disturbed.
Headaches and dizziness are other
symptoms. Frequent fainting Is not
uncommon Neuralgia pains are
felt here and there.
Most OF the cases or anemia with
which we have to deal are second
airy. That Is. they are the result OF
undernouriShment. insufficient food,
chronic Inflammation Of the sto-
mach. or a serious disease Of some
part OF the body.
Sometimes the poisons from ma
laria or another disease may sap
the good qualities OF the blood.
There are certain mineral poisonS
which have this effect.
Primary anemia Is a different
condition. We do not find IL asso-
ciated with any other ailment. It
seems to come ON OF its 0wn &C
cord.
While there Is a difference CT
opinion about it, "pernicious ane-
mia Is sometimes given as an TX
| ample Of primary anemia. In any
| event. it is a serious ailment.
r need not point out that fresh
| air. sunlight. plenty OF rest and
| sleep and good diet are essential
10 the cure. Search Is made for
any underlying sourc OF infection
Particular attention must be paid
to a form Of anemia occurring I'm
| young women. sometimes called the
green sickness" or cholorosiS.
1 have no desire to draw a dis
tinction between the various types
OF anemia. My aim today Is 10
speak particularly OF the necessity
Of a liberal diet in these cases
It Is important TO givea diet rich
in iron. That is the eason why
liver and muscle meat r deSir-
able. Green vegetables. fruit. sweet
! potatoes. lima beans and egg yolk
are valuable additions TO the diet.
Very little fat should be given
\ r am frequently asked why fat
should be restricted. Many authori-
ties feel that IL has a destructive
effect upon the blood. Likewise. N
is found that digestion Is improved
when the fats are limited In quanti-
tity. On this account. fried food
and bacon are not to be recommend
ed. Even butter and cream should
be restricted.
I have no doubt that the ultra
violet light has an important place
in the treatment Of anemia. In my
| Judgment. the time will come when
much more attention viii be given
to this agent. Those who have made
use OF IL are convinced that there
Is a definite improvement I'm cases
! OF anemia by regular exposure TO
the ultra-violet rays
Answers I'm Health Queries
D. T.. M. Q-What causes head
aches?
A.-The common causes or head
ache are eye strain. infected teeth.
tonsilS and sinuSeS. constipation. in
digestion, auto-intoxication, high
blood pressure. kidney conditions or
catarrh. A thorough physical ex-
animation and a complete eve test
will usually locate the source Of the
trouble.
7. r. 3. Q-My ankles turn over.
do I need arch supports?
A.-Consult an orthopedist for his
advice.
q. Fl. Q-What should a breast
fed baby girl weigh at Is weeks?
She weighed 8 pounds and 8 Ia
ounces at birth.