HOW TO DEFEAT INFLUENZA

Evening Post, Volume CXXIV, Issue 57, 4 September 1937, Page 27

HOW TO DEFEAT INFLUENZA

An attack of 'flu is the result of a combination, of two, things—the germ and the constitution-rrrsays. a. doctor iq "The Listener." In normal tunes it is relatively easy to avoid contact with the germ; sometimes, it is practically impossible. We are all. carrying, it in our noses and. our threats. Jt is ppssible by the regular and forcible use of a handkerchief and fey fiWgUng with simple salt and watfi? to reduce very considerably the number Qf our unwell come guests, and the nightly use of such simple measures, has much, to recommend it.

Our efforts to avoid falling Victims to influenza may even more profitably be concentrated upon keeping a sound constitution. This, in its widest sense, implies the healthy functioning of all pur organs, especially our skin and cuv culation. This is no -time for bravado. -wearing a muffler or an unaccustomed overcoat may now prevent an illness. The maternal or grand-maternal ad* vice to change shpes and stockings, or both, on arrival at the office or- home is not to be jeered at; damp feet spell danger. Standing in a, draught, either indoors or out of doors, is a practice in which few of .us can indulge with impunity

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,at any tinie, fewer sWI tn autumn. Warmth ia all-important. Best P* *U & the healthy glow that comes, ftOTO active excise, but if af f or circumstance. mak.e> this, unobtainable, «dr* clothing must; be worn. The comfort of a"snug""atmosphere may conceal dan§er9us, moisture and. dangerous germs yniess, you. arrange for se«ul% r airing of th.c iroom, CrQVfded atmospheres are specially %qi t>e avw^4Regular and adequate IBWl? we a very sound inve^tmatxt^they may well, at times of cold, inpju4? * niQ?ei than usually liberal allowance pf heat-form-ing foods, such as butter, fats, and sugar, and it is of importance that adequate time should be allowed for digestion of a meal before undertaking fresh worlj. The warming effect of alcohol is very short-lived, and may be succeeded, by dajigerpiis chilling. Hot 59UP is A wiser choice.

Lastly, the man whp is afraid of in.: fluenza" is more likely to contract it tharj the man who is not Slammed. Therefore, d°n't talk 'flu, and don't think, 'flu, If, hpwever, your precautions fail, and you should feel the first icy shiver up and down the spine, pin your fa.ith \n the three <W; led* to** water bottle, and bre«d^nd-m,ilk.

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