HOME HEALTH GUIDE

Opunake Times, 17 August 1948, Page 2

HOME HEALTH GUIDE

VENTILATE & STAY WELL (By the Department of Health) Respiratory troubles are bound to appear—colds, influenza ,_ bronchitis and other infections. Much of this is our own fault. When it comes to ventilation we all know the great difference there is between good air and bad air. We feel better in the purer air outside. All of us chase the sunshine and fresh air at week ends —because we regard it as a tonic. So seek fresh air on work days in shops, and offices, and homes. Modern science teaches us that it's the physical character of that matters, not its chemical nature. The shin is a sense organ. Tbe temperature, movement and mo'sture of the air'mffect the -skin and the mucous membrane of the nose, throat and lungs. These things give comfort or discomfort in houses, offices and workrooms. Keep the air moving, not too hot or too cold, and moist, instead of dry. Let's consider moisture. Air moisture facilitates conduction of heat and keeps noses, throats md lungs from being irritated. Dry air irritates the linings of respiratory passages and predisposes us to colds.

Your repiratory mucous membranes object to hot, stuffy dry air—they become congested and swell. Someone with a cold or the 'flu doesn't stay home as he should, and carries the germs into the hot, dry air. Your nasal passages are ready to receiev nfection, and Jn scarcely any time at all the whole office is down with some respiratory trouble. If you want to catch colds and allied complaints shut the windows and overheat the interior. If you want to stay well ventilate the sensible way.

HELPFUL HINTS Rubber Bands If rubber bands in the packets of cellophane jam covers are not big enough to go over the jar, soak them in cold water and tney will stretch much further. SoM Guffs. When washing very soiled cuffs on shirts or blouses dip them into hot starch first. Leave for a little while, then launder in the usual way. They are much easier to clean and require, less rubbing. Sugar Saver When cooking rhubarb and other acid fruits,, add a piece of tliin lemon rind before cooking. The rind absorbs the acid and can be removed when fruit is cooked, less sugar is required. Used Tea Leaves

Pour boiling water over used tea leaves. Leave for an hour in a bottle. This liquid can be used for cleaning mirrors, windows, glasses.'varnished doors, furniture, linoleum, muddy suede shoes, also black and blue skirts.