THE LIVER IN THE SPRING.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 780, 11 February 1887, Page 13

THE LIVER IN THE SPRING.

The liver, located on the right side, below the right lung, its lower edge being directly under the short ribs, and extending across to the left side, is not only the largest gland of the body, but is one of the most complex in its workings, and, like a delicate piece of machinery, is easily thrown out of order. Upon its proper action depends tbe mental and physical welfare of the body. Any one of the following symptoms indicates its departure from health : Symptoms. Headache, sallow complexion, gradually increasing constipation, disinclination to exertion, vertigo, dizziness, highly colored urine, a ‘ splendid ’ feeling today, and a depressed one to morrow ; pain under either shoulder, and under ribs on the right side, neuralgia, pain on chest, heartburn, indigestion, enlargement of the side below the ribs, dropsy of the abdomen, dry mouth; brown flabby tongue; occasional chill, hot flushes, moth patches on the face, yellowish eyeballs, sick headache, frequent vomiting of bitter matter; piles, caused by congestion of tbe liver ; severe spasmodic pain in upper part of the abdomen, relieved by pressure, hiccough, jaundice, clay-colored stools, sour stomach, variable appetite, irritability of temper, diarrhoea, dysentery, burning palms and feet, dry cough, sleeplessness.

The diseases which are indicated by any of the above symptoms are jaundice, gall stones, enlargement, contraction, congestion, inflammation, abscess, tumours, hydatids, catarrh of the ducts, fitty accumulation, cancer, malaria, and last but not least, biliousness, which is so common in this country with both sexes. History.—During winter, Nature wisely arranges that we should live on foods containing much fat, or as they are known, hydro-carbons, for the purpose of supplying heat to the body ; the chemical operation necessary to transform fat into heat is the exclusive work of the liver, and so during the time stated is constantly congested. With tbe approach of warm weather our diet changes to muscle-producing food, and the work of the liver L much lessened. In the majority of cases, however, it is unabl* to completely throw off the excess of bile, but remains congested, causing that lazy, tired feeling which many have in the spring months, when the weather becomes warm. This is evidence of an unhealthy condition, and though people appreciate the necessity of an alterative at this period, the common idea is to take drastic pills and produce a cathartic effect, only to make matters worseThe liver must be unloaded, and it 3 proper action restired before hot weather, if you wish to preserve health, and if this distinct call of nature is unheeded, serious results will occur. The blood will become loaded with bile and lithic acid, and as every drop* of vital fluid passes through the kidneys to* be purified, they soon break down, and are* rendered unable to carry out the poison. Treatment. Warner’s safe cure an® Warner’s safe pills have not only a specifics action on the kidneys, but on the liver also«| They thin the thickened bile so that it will pass out through its ducts, and so enable the* glands to unload themselves, act as a solvent on all biliary acids, in a word, fit the liver for the season’s work, preventing blood poisoning, inflammation, abscess, and alt affections to which it is so liable. As yon value the blessings of health, do not allow the summer to approach without giving your system a general * house-cleaning ’ with. Warner’s safe remedies. *To be forewarned is to be forearmed.’ 83