The Washington times., 1933-08-31
ELESS METHOD OF PERMANENT WAVING QUICK AND COMFORTABLE
Secrets OF
Health
BY LOUIS E. BIsCH. MD, Ph.D.
Al puhartv Watch the Nervoq


At puberty marked physical
changes, Of course, take place.
Glands which have not func-
toned heretofore now begin to
secrete. Body develop m n t
takes a sudden squirt. Almost
overnight, it sometimes seems,
our children grow into men and
women.
That such striking differ
ences in physique and physiology
should have a pronounced
effect upon the adolescent's
mental and emotional makeup
would seem natural enough. On
the other hand, what parents
and even educators are not
sufficiently alert about is the
fact that definite abnormalities
may be set down during these
trying years which may wreck
a young mans or young
woman's entire life.
The disorder which is the
worst of all such possibilities is
that known as Dementia Prae-
COX. It is the commonest in
sanity of youth.
Irritability, contradictory be-
havior, fits of depression, rest
lessness and excitement-these
and other signs of taut nerves
should likewise be treated.
Sometimes the best thing to
do is send the child to the
country where it is quiet and
plenty of exercise in the open
air can be INDUCED in. Then
again, simply medicinal treat
ment or a course of baths,
massage or electricity may do a
world of good.
Always, however, should both
father and mother continue to
take a deep and understand
ing interest in what their sons
and daughters are thinking and
doing.
Don't be shocked by what they
may say, don't lose your temper
and become dismayed. Any
one Of these reactions will not
help the almost constantly
changing adolescent a particle.
straightforward and friendly
heart heart talks will, how
ever, accomplish marvels. That
is what the adolescent needs
and that is what he wants.
Dementia PraecoX comes on
slowly and usually so gradually
that even the intimates Of the
patient do not suspect that
anything is wrong until the dis
ease has already advanced to
the stage where all hope for
improvement or cure is gone.
Therefore if an adoleScent
boy or girl becomes moody,
doesn't want to mix with others
in dances or play, or shows
peculiarities in speech or &C
ton, no time should be lost
in consulting an alienist.
I do not wish to imply that
all cases presenting the above
group of symptoms are be-
ginning dementia ones. For
during the pubertal years all
youngsters are strange and diff
ferent at some time or other.
Yet it is far better to be
on the safe side and find out
whether or not all is we'll with
the mind than to wait and take
a chance. Neither on the part
of the patient nor his parents
should any hesitancy ever be
felt in seeking expert advice.
But be ever watchful about
what one might refer to as be-
havior that is "queer"-that is,
quite out of harmony with the
Youngsters childhood traits. Queer
talk and queer reactions in gen
eral may mean that serious dis
turbance of the nerves or mind
Is in the making.
The way to save any child from
mental disaster is to act-and
promptly!
DR.. Bisch's Daily Diet Hint
The nursing mother should eat
sparingly Immediately after her
confinement. For the first day or
TWO, light food, such as milk, broth
and toast should be eaten only, as
this is easy to digest. On the third
day, however, a gradual return to
normal diet may be begun,
although pastries and sweets