SIMPLE RULES FOR AVOIDING A COLD,

Patea Mail, Volume L, 31 July 1929, Page 4

SIMPLE RULES FOR AVOIDING A COLD,

Avoiding a cold is more a matter of common sense than of high flown theories! And it is wise to avoid this tiresome ailment, for it can become« a habit.

First of all avoid undue fatigue. This may sound a queer way of preventing n cold, hut a good reserve of vitality is one of the best protections against illness; excessive fatigue—particularly in hoi, airless rooms—lowers physical resistance, with the result that if, is difficult to combat cold germs. Eight or more hours’ rest at night with bedroom windows uadi open, b an absolute necessity. A hath at 90 degrees is good on going to bed, but a really hot one is to bo avoided. The latter encourages sleeplessness and unduly opens the pores. Food Ims much to do with avoiding a cold. Too much food, especially of a starchy or acid producing nature, frequently induces a cold. Uncooked fruit in season should be taken to keep the blood clean; also a certain amount of salad, which keeps the digestive tracts in 'healthy order. Cold water in quantities is a deterrent to coldtaking; so is fresh air, day and night. Folk who are addicted to colds should, if possible, avoid crowded rooms and railway carriages. The circulation of the blood should be kept going simple means—exercise for one, and warmth of tho extremities for anofhseP. Keep fleet, ankles, wrists, knees, and the back of the nock warm, and you will have no trouble with your circulation, nor with common colds. If, in spite of adherence to anticold rules, you do find yourself with the symptoms of a chill, go to bed, sleep with a high pillow, and live for 24 hours on the .-juice of oranges alone. By that time the symptoms will have disappeared.