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pole there is a circle of smothered inflammation therefore, consists in equalization of the vital currents course will reach all the membranes of the system, no matter how remote from the part affected. A sponge full of cold water squeezed upon the cold spot every morning, followed by vigorous rubbing of the adjacent parts, and pounding or chafing the stomach, waist, bowels, and awakening action generally in all parts of the legs and arms-this is the radical remedy. But it is also good, occasionally, to fix a small bag of table salt upon the coldest place. Equalize the general circulation, and your health will become sound as an angel's. This prescription will disappoint no patient.

Bleeding from the Nose.

The general cause is concealed in the nervous system. Debility of the nervo-power is the usual cause of all hemorrhages; whether from the lungs, anus, nose, stomach, or other parts of the body. And, therefore, the true remedy consists in whatever restores vigor to the nervous system. Witch-hazel bark, or borax, pulverized, applied within the nostril, will stop the bleeding very soon. Cold water should be poured on the wrists and nape of the neck, until the parts are very much reduced in temperature. Also, before the bleeding is likely to commence, press the large veins on either side of the throat, rubbing downward, thus arresting the extra determination of blood to the head. This should be remembered in sudden attacks of headache. Lift the nervous vigor by a gentle diet of Animal food is unfavorable to a rapid

fruits and grains.

up-building of the nerve-powers. In addition to the foregoing, we suggest, as conditions of cure, "temperance in all things," and plenty of

time.”

The Theory of Hyper-Oxygenation.

A New York physician has started a new theory of tuber. cular consumption; the points of which are: 1st. That the morbid condition of the blood in this disease is one of Hyperoxygenation, or an excessive amount of oxygen in proportion to its oxydizable material. 2d. That there is due to this oxygenation a certain pyæmic diathesis, or production of partly-formed pus in the blood. 3d. That tubercle is nothing more than this purulent formation excreted as effete or dead matter, and impacted in the air-cells of the lungs The immediate cause of Tubercular Consumption being Hper-oxygenation of the blood, the indication of cure consists in the administration of an agent having a strong affinity for oxygen, thereby acting as a preservative, and preventing both the rapid oxydation of the tissues, which is the cause of wasting, and the formation of purulent matter in the blood, which is the cause of tubercular deposit."

We think that a certain amount of truth lies at the foundation of the above theory, but we do not think that consumption, in the majority of cases, arises from a superabundance of oxygen, by which the tissues are consumed. Persons with weak digestion, who habitually violate the law of inspirationthat is, those who customarily eat too much and breathe too little-are the surest victims of consumption in this climate. More people die "for want of breath" than because of an excess of the oxygen in the air. The best remedy for consump. tion is a reasonable quantity of most agreeable food at each meal, a firm Will, systematic breathing before eating and after retiring for the night, and throwing the shoulders backward in order to expand the lungs, so that they may admit more lifegiving oxygen with the magnetism of sunlight.

Persons who sit several hours per day, while at their labor, should inspire large quantities of air, thus filling every part of the Jungs with the element of life. The shoulders should be thrown back, and the head kept erect, so that the smallest crevice of the

pulmonary structure may be perfectly filled and expanded by the breath of heaven.

Negative Condition of the Lungs.

This condition is a cold state of the pulmonary membranes. The small vessels in the chest are swollen and incapable of discharging their duties. The symptoms are oppressive breathing, asthma, throbbing at the heart, and headache at night.

REMEDY.-In any case or climate the sweet-oil bath is first necessary that is, anoint the back and body thoroughly with olive-oil and turpentine, warmed together and mixed by means of alcohol and a little of the oil of spearmint. Then apply a coating of raw wool, or cotton, over the entire back and lungs, including the throat, and cover it tightly with a suitable bandage. A temporary wool jacket might be constructed for this purpose; but it will be necessary to use fresh wool after wearing it a few days and nights. The effect of this bandage is legitimate and beneficial when the surface covered by it is heated almost to a sweating temperature. It should be removed every night, previous to going to bed, for the purpose of re-oiling the skin or cleansing off the perspiration. Then replace it as before, and sleep in it. Breathe! Breathe!

Negative Lungs and Cold Extremities.

A weak and cold condition of the lungs (by which the entire system is affected, giving cold extremities, and a frequent liability to taking a cold,") may be more than half removed by covering the bosom and throat, for a few nights, with a light paste composed of dampened flour well sprinkled with pulverized camphor. Spread this camphorated paste on a thin cloth, and cover the outside with flannel. For sudden attacks of rheumatism, this remedy is very efficacious.

Cough and Incipient Consumption.

There is much bronchial weakness; a loss of power in the upper part of the lungs; some cough; easy to take cold; and premonitory signs of consumption.

REMEDY.-Practice breathing deeply every morning. Do not neglect to dress warmly. Walk from one to three miles every day. Get three quarts of good eider-brandy; add one teaspoonful of powdered red pepper, three ounces extract of liquorice, four ounces of wild cherry bark. Let this tincture for three days. Take a wine-glass full early every morning. Stand erect! "Blessed is the upright man." Straighten your spine. Expand your lungs. Throw back your shoulders. And breathe plenty of Heaven's pure ethereal flame. Come, reader! work with a good heart, support your family, think independently, let others enjoy the same luxury, and thus begin to unfold the Harmonial Man.

After Effects of Lung Fever.

Strengthen your lungs by Nature's only infallible medicine, namely, by a good digestion and by systematic discipline of the lungs. The after-effects of lung fever may be wholly removed by attention to food, dress, bathing, breathing, and exercise. Everything depends on your stomach. The best of food, with a feeble digestion, will ultimate in depraved blood; and even so will the best digestion, supplied with unwholesome food, vitiate the crimson streams of life. "Blood food" is plausible enough in the light of chemistry; but, seen by the light of digestion and assimilation, it is supreme quackery. Every and any thing digestible by the stomach is "blood food." But it will not result in blood fit for circulation, unless the lungs furnish pure air in sufficient quantities. Give attention, therefore, to your stomach, and to the gradual expansion of your lungs;

at least as much attention as you give to eating and drinking. Any straining of the pulmonary substance, by too deep inhalations, or by too rapid expirations of the air, will be considered unphilosophical and contrary to our counsel. But we advise systematic breathing, slowly in and more slowly out, for ten minutes three times per day. Avoid sudden changes of bodily temperature. Food and drinks should not be warmer than your blood. Take a vapor bath once or twice a week; always sponge off with cool water immediately after it. Be cheerful, faithful, beautiful, and progressive!

Treatment for Chronic Asthma.

Patients all speak of violent, crowing, suffocating cough, with constriction of the trachea; sensation as if there were too little air in the chest, with pain and pressure in the pit of the stomach, as if that region were too narrow; sleeplessness and debility; aching of all the limbs. Sometimes with flatulent colic and abdominal spasms; dry cough; contraction of the chest and larynx; have to sit up; relieved when coughing; sud. denly wake in the night with dry cough. We think that, in true asthma, the immediate cause of the suffering is paralysis or falling of the floor of the lungs, viz.: the diaphragm.

REMEDY.-We deem this affection for the most part, like Fever and Ague, a periodical disease of the involuntary nervous system. The sympathetic ganglia, and the pneumogastric nerves, also, are many times principally involved. We insist on our Will Cure equally in every case of Ague and spasmodic Asthma. There are persons who can, if they will, stop the tremor of their system. The sure way, however, to defeat the object, is to believe you can't do it. But believe that you CAN; then we know you WILL. Several so-called remedies for Asthma are known to the medical fraternity. The fact is, there is no positive cure save in the pneumogastric nerves. Therein we find the pharmacopoeia of all divine life, energy,