FOREIGN SUBSTANCES IN THE EYE.— (1) A spec of dirt will often be washed out by the flow of tears which follov/s: or put the eye into cold water and wink and roll the eyeball until the spec is washed out. (2) Lift out the upper eyelid with the fingers, draw it down over the lower lid and release it. Any substance adhering to the ujjper lid will thus be rubbed ofp by the lower one. (3) Put 1 or 2 grains of flaxseed into the eye and leave them several hours, or over night. It can be done without harm or pain. They will form a glutinous substance about any foreign body and it will then wash out. This plan is simple and usually effective. FAINTING — The simplest and most effective treatment is to at once lower the head and lift the body so that the head hangs down; the blood then rushes to the head and consciousness returns. FATIGUE. — Ladies who are tired from the labors of their house- work will find a marked relief if they will lie down for 5 or 10 minutes and spread over the face a cloth wrung out of hot water. It will brighten the eyes and smooth out the tired lines. FELON — Mix common rock salt and turpentine in equal parts, spread it on a cloth and bind it on the felon, renewing it as fast as it dries. In about 24 hours it will abort the felon. Or (2) make a salve by mixing good soft soap and cornmeal or flaxseed meal; put this on cloth and wrap it around the finger; renew it every 10 or 12 hours. If applied in time it will abort the felon; if not, it will bring it to a small head which is easily pricked. FROSTBITES — To prevent too sudden reaction the person should be kept away from the heat. Rub the affected part vigorous- ly with snow, and afterwards with cold water, until reaction occurs, and in a room without a fire. Later, lard, sweet oil, or oil and lime- water can be applied. Putting the parts affected in salt and water (cold) for 25 or 80 minutes is good for slight frostbites. If any Bores follow treat them like burns. THE GRIPPE — It is said that asafetida taken 4 times a day, and 16 grains at a dose, will check the grippe at once. It can be bought at drug stores in capsules, and is perfectly harmless. It is as much a specific for the_grippe as quinine is for ague. MEDICAL HINTS 627 GUMBOIL — Apply a roasted fig to the inflamed gum, as hot as it can be endured. Lance it as soon as matter is evident. HAY FEVER.— Take of carbolic acid 2|- drachms; ammonia water 3 drachms; distilled water 5 drachms; alcohol 7-| drachms; put all into a wide=mouthed 4 oz. vial; keep tightly closed when not in use. To use it inhale the fumes through the nostrils. It often works like a charm. HEARTBURN — Take 5 grains of aromatic powder and 12 grains of bismuth; mix, and give 3 times a day. It will almost al- ways give relief. Alkalies if given habitually will weaken the stomach. Those troubled with heartburn should drink sparingly at meals, avoid the use of fatty foods, pastry and the too exclusive use of vegetables. Everything rich and indigestible should be avoided. HYSTERIA. — Loosen the clothes and admit an abundance of fresh air; then hold the mouth and nose closed and so stop the breath- ing for a short time. On releasing the hold a long breath is at once drawn which usually results in relaxing the spasm and ending the fit.

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FOREIGN SUBSTANCES IN THE EYE.— (1) A spec of dirt will often be washed out by the flow of tears which follows: or put the eye into cold water and wink and roll the eyeball until the spec is washed out. (2) Lift out the upper eyelid with the fingers, draw it down over the lower lid and release it. Any substance adhering to the upper lid will thus be rubbed off by the lower one. (3) Put 1 or 2 grains of flaxseed into the eye and leave them several hours, or over night. It can be done without harm or pain. They will form a glutinous substance about any foreign body and it will then wash out. This plan is simple and usually effective. FAINTING — The simplest and most effective treatment is to at once lower the head and lift the body so that the head hangs down; the blood then rushes to the head and consciousness returns. FATIGUE. — Ladies who are tired from the labors of their housework will find a marked relief if they will lie down for 5 or 10 minutes and spread over the face a cloth wrung out of hot water. It will brighten the eyes and smooth out the tired lines. FELON — Mix common rock salt and turpentine in equal parts, spread it on a cloth and bind it on the felon, renewing it as fast as it dries. In about 24 hours it will abort the felon. Or (2) make a salve by mixing good soft soap and cornmeal or flaxseed meal; put this on cloth and wrap it around the finger; renew it every 10 or 12 hours. If applied in time it will abort the felon; if not, it will bring it to a small head which is easily pricked. FROSTBITES — To prevent too sudden reaction the person should be kept away from the heat. Rub the affected part vigorously with snow, and afterwards with cold water, until reaction occurs, and in a room without a fire. Later, lard, sweet oil, or oil and limewater can be applied. Putting the parts affected in salt and water (cold) for 25 or 80 minutes is good for slight frostbites. If any Sores follow treat them like burns. THE GRIPPE — It is said that asafetida taken 4 times a day, and 16 grains at a dose, will check the grippe at once. It can be bought at drug stores in capsules, and is perfectly harmless. It is as much a specific for the_grippe as quinine is for ague. GUMBOIL — Apply a roasted fig to the inflamed gum, as hot as it can be endured. Lance it as soon as matter is evident. HAY FEVER.— Take of carbolic acid 2|- drachms; ammonia water 3 drachms; distilled water 5 drachms; alcohol 7-| drachms; put all into a wide=mouthed 4 oz. vial; keep tightly closed when not in use. To use it inhale the fumes through the nostrils. It often works like a charm. HEARTBURN — Take 5 grains of aromatic powder and 12 grains of bismuth; mix, and give 3 times a day. It will almost always give relief. Alkalies if given habitually will weaken the stomach. Those troubled with heartburn should drink sparingly at meals, avoid the use of fatty foods, pastry and the too exclusive use of vegetables. Everything rich and indigestible should be avoided. HYSTERIA. — Loosen the clothes and admit an abundance of fresh air; then hold the mouth and nose closed and so stop the breathing for a short time. On releasing the hold a long breath is at once drawn which usually results in relaxing the spasm and ending the fit.

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