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SIMPLE REMEDIES.
THE following remedies are for diseases which occur in almost every family, and
have been proved to be useful in a number of instances. As most old housekeepers
have their favorite recipes, it is for the young and inexperienced these are
particularly intended, and may be used with safety, when a physician is not at
hand.
Remarks upon a Deeply Seated Cough.
It is very important to begin in time with a cold. Consumption is sometimes
prevented by very simple remedies. To put Burgundy pitch plasters on the breast
and back of the neck, often has a good effect; they should be re-spread
frequently, and when one part is irritated, change them to another place. Put
one on your side if you have a pain there.
Flannel should be put on next the skin by all means, which, with the above
simple remedies, will cure a cold, if begun with in time.
I have frequently known new flannel put on those that usually wore it, greatly
to benefit a delicate person. The increased irritation of the new flannel acts
on the pores of the skin and promotes circulation. Hair soles worn in the shoe,
or socks made of flannel, or soft buckskin worn under the stockings, are very
good to keep the feet warm and dry. Persons predisposed to consumption should
have nourishing food, and not eat too much at a time; they should avoid strong
tea or coffee, and drink milk. Eggs, oysters, fresh fish and fowls, are very
good for them. Fruit of all kinds is useful.
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