HEALTH COLUMN.

Otago Witness, Issue 2812, 5 February 1908, Page 76

HEALTH COLUMN.

Health Hints.

Offensive discharge from 1 the nose is termed "osoena." It is due to inflammation of the membrane lining the passages of the nose. The condition is very distressing, causing' great lowness of spirits and nrsking the sufferer shun society. The following- "snuff" has been found useful in treating it: Take equal parts of wood oharcoal, Peruvian bark, and niyrrh. Reduce each ti a fine powder, and mix. An outward remedy for pimples "s of I service when the skin is affected' in a chronic manner. It will help to get the" parts into a healthy state. But neither thi"? nor cny other purely outward meats can be relied on for a successful result. Repeated attacks of pimples always -tovc the blood to be impure. To effect a real cure one must use all the medicinal and dietetic measures that make for bloctl cleansing. Take one drachm of resorcm, one drachm of zinc oxide, and one drachm of rowdcred wheat starch. Work into an ointment with the least quantity of vaseline that may be neceisary. Apply over ttw pfmp'cs, without rubbing. Do this at night, and in the morning cleanse the skin, with old linen that has been dipped into olive oil. Then powder with equal parts of statrch and bcracic acid. During the treatment no water may be allowed to tcuch the skin -To remove pigmented spot 3 one eminent Continental skin doctor .recommends that the part* be first brushed over with spirits of wiho and th^n covered with small plasters of white pircipitate. These are.to. to bn allowed- to remain on for eiffht hours. Ou thvie reirova-l the -discoloured spots arc to have «iiT>lieA( to them the following ointment : Equal parts of rice starch, oxide of bismirt'a, and prepared chalk, and a sufficiency nf glycerine to Tnake into a creamy <=tate. The routine has to be carried out over a considerable period before any appreciable benefit results. B is said that the following mixture, if added to the bath, -will help to give » youthful *oi>e t» the dan: Eaual parts of /

vinegar, simple tincture of _ben«>in, and acid infusion of roses. - One "tablespoouful to be added to each quart of water used for the final rinsing. It should be kept from the eyes, and all traces of soap should have been removed before its employment. The reason for this second rule is that all acids act chemically on soap, and make a most unpleasant, sticky mess. Those persons greatly harm themselves who act under the belief that the moro direct sun heat thay can get the more vigorous they will become. To lie about on a beach, or elsewhere, clad only to the extent enforced by law, is a sure way of getting the blood overheated and the skin* shrivelled 1 .

After eating onions eat « leaf of parsley, or drink a glass of milk, and the Unpleasant smell and taste will at one© disappear. A hot bath should be taken after prfflonged and 1 unusual outdoor exercise. It will do much to prevent stiffness. A few drops of ammonia or toilet vinegar added to the \water will render it all the more refreshing and effective. Sit upright; don't flop. It is an un* graceful end ttnrestful habit, which, unfortunately, many people fall into. It is bad fo- the lungs, for the figure, and had for the complexion. The habit of "sitting up" will straighten the hack, strengthen the hings, greatly improve the figure and general health, and, in" consequence, the complexion. A very hard brush is exceedingly b»cT for the teeth. It destroys the enamel and causes decay. A moderately soft brush is f&r better. The teeth should be cleaned regularly at least twice a day, night and morning. Bicarbonate of soda is an excellent occasional dentifrice. It is oleamJng, antiseptic, and effectual for removing tartar and whitening the teeth. A complex ion-brush will, if us©3 rcjro* larly every night in combination with warm water and pure castile soap, be found most" effective in keeping the skin free from acne. After using soap, the face should be thoroughly rinsed 1 in clean, pure water. If the skin is at all inclined to dryness a little good, cold cream should be well rubnsd in after. Remember to remove it oarafuily with a soft cloth before going to bed.