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White Ribbon, Issue 1, 1 July 1895, Page 6

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BRONCHITIS-ITS CURE. (■V a. w.)

Among those who in this century have given their highest and best for the good of their fellows, Professor Kirk, of Edinburgh, shall not remain unrecognised in the time that is coming. We who have acted on his counse 1 can testify, and indeed must testify, to the marvellous results of his simple methods. Let us take as an example his treatment of bronchitis. A bran poultice is prepared sufficiently large to cover the shoulders and the nape of the neck. The mother must see to it that it is not too hot : our friend will have the healing process always to be soothing and pleasant to the sufferer. If the poultice is too hot, it should bi covered with two or three layers of flannel, the case requires. There may be removed as the poultice gradually cools. At the same time as the moist heat is being applied totheback, a small towel, wrung out of cold water, should be laid, and at the same time gently pressed, upon the neck and chest. This wet cloth must be covered with a dry one, in order, of course, to keep the bed dry. As soon tli» pre' cloth has become heated, which will be th< case n two or three minutes perhaps, renew with a fr« h clod) WTUng out of cold water. This should be repeated until the inflammation is conquered and the breathing is normal. If the little sufferer shows signs of sleeping, by all means allow him to do so, but do not remove the poultice or the cold cloth. When the poultice is removed, sponge the little back first with tepid vinegar and

waterand then rub with warm olive oil (the Adelaide olive oil is the best). The tame process must be applied to the front of the neck and the chest. At the same time as the poultice is being applied to the back* and the cold cloths to the front, the little feet and legs require attention. Some barilla ioap should hi cm up aid boiled in sufficient water to thoroughly soak a small blanket in which ifter it has been wrung in a towel the legs and feet should be packed. A hot water bag tilled with boiling water might with advantage be placed outside the blanket to the feet. A hot water bottle or hot brick would serve the same purpose. When the blanket is cooled, the It gs and bet should be rubbed wit . a irm oHve oil. Do not on any account force food on the little one, as nature requires all her powers! i devote to the healing process. I havt many times personally proved the efficacy of this simple treatment and would urge mothers to try it.