When the pain in the forehead
and the back of the head is obtuse, and accompanied with a
sensation of torpor and oppression; and when this occurs in
weak and irritable persons, besides the necessary medical
treatment, which ought not to be neglected, all mental appli- ~
cations should be suspended and cheerful society cultivated ;
the diet should be moderate, and the utmost attention paid to —
the state of the bowels. Exercise and shower-baths are as
essential in this as in the other varieties of the headache.
Lastly, in what is usually termed sek headache, denoted by
either acute or dull pain over the left temple, with some tender-
ness of the part, throbbing, and an incapacity at the time —
for any mental exertion, the whole arising generally from |
indigestion, or some error in diet previous to the occurrence —
of the headache, it is scarcely necessary to say that prudence
in diet, both with respect to quantity and quality, should be ~
observed. Long fasting, excess of wine or any stimulant, pro-
tracted sedentary occupations, hurry of business and anxiety,
should be known to be exciting causes, and, consequently, as
far as possible, avoided by those predisposed to sick headaches ;
in brief, the duty of the head and the feet should , be ad
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equally balanced. Proper diet and exercise, cheerfulness of
mind, and agreeable social intercourse, will do more to regulate
the stomach and bowels, in those predisposed to this form
of headache, than any plan of medical treatment which can be
suggested.
1008. Headache Sponged Away.
Nervous headache has often been called woman’s curse.
The hard day’s shopping, the day when everything in the house-
hold ‘‘ went wrong,” the afternoon spent in paying calls, or a
day of ceaseless toil with the needle,—all these are apt to end in
the state mentioned, to the great discomfort of husband and
family, and still greater of the sufferer herself.
Bromides are the most common resort in such a case, but
they soon lose their effect. A sponge and hot water will effect
the best cure of all, if properly used.
First, fasten the hair high on the head, to keep it as dry as
possible, have the water just as Zofas you can stand it, soak
the sponge and place it at the back of the neck. Apply it also
behind the ears, where centre most of the nerves and muscles
of the head ; and these will be found to soften and relax most
deliciously. Often the pain will be relieved in a few minutes.
Then, in the same manner, bathe face and temples, and
when through give the face a dash of cold water. If you have
an hour to spare afterward darken your room and lie down.
You will be more than apt to fall into a gentle slumber, ftom
which to arise refreshed and strengthened, with all trace of
nervousness gone.
The face bath with hot water is far better than any cosmetic;
it restores to the face color and smoothness of outline, and
helps to keep away wrinkles. It quickens the circulation and
keeps the pores open and the skin perfectly clean; and if’you are
expecting to attend an evening party, after such a day of wear,
and view with dismay the drawn lines of the face and eyes and
the hollow looks of the latter, let me urge you to try iny remedy
—not neglecting the nap, if possible—and great will be the
change thereafter in your appearance. The lines will be gone,
and the look of distress; the soft, bealthful. color will come
again to the cheek and lip, and a restful and rested look return
to the eyes, and you will be once more in condition to enjoy—
and, better yet, to be enjoyed.
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AI-modernized reading of the original text
When the pain in the forehead and the back of the head is obtuse, and accompanied with a sensation of torpor and oppression; and when this occurs in weak and irritable persons, besides the necessary medical treatment, which ought not to be neglected, all mental appli- ~ cations should be suspended and cheerful society cultivated ;
the diet should be moderate, and the utmost attention paid to —
the state of the bowels. Exercise and shower-baths are as essential in this as in the other varieties of the headache. Lastly, in what is usually termed sick headache, denoted by either acute or dull pain over the left temple, with some tenderness of the part, throbbing, and an incapacity at the time — for any mental exertion, the whole arising generally from | indigestion, or some error in diet previous to the occurrence — of the headache, it is scarcely necessary to say that prudence in diet, both with respect to quantity and quality, should be ~ observed. Long fasting, excess of wine or any stimulant, pro-
tracted sedentary occupations, hurry of business and anxiety,
should be known to be exciting causes, and, consequently, as far as possible, avoided by those predisposed to sick headaches ;
in brief, the duty of the head and the feet should be equally balanced.
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equally balanced. Proper diet and exercise, cheerfulness of mind, and agreeable social intercourse, will do more to regulate the stomach and bowels, in those predisposed to this form of headache, than any plan of medical treatment which can be suggested.
1008. Headache Sponged Away.
Nervous headache has often been called woman’s curse. The hard day’s shopping, the day when everything in the household ‘‘ went wrong,” the afternoon spent in paying calls, or a day of ceaseless toil with the needle,—all these are apt to end in the state mentioned, to the great discomfort of husband and family, and still greater of the sufferer herself.
Bromides are the most common resort in such a case, but they soon lose their effect. A sponge and hot water will effect the best cure of all, if properly used.
First, fasten the hair high on the head, to keep it as dry as possible, have the water just as hot as you can stand it, soak the sponge and place it at the back of the neck. Apply it also behind the ears, where centre most of the nerves and muscles of the head ; and these will be found to soften and relax most deliciously. Often the pain will be relieved in a few minutes.
Then, in the same manner, bathe face and temples, and when through give the face a dash of cold water. If you have an hour to spare afterward darken your room and lie down. You will be more than apt to fall into a gentle slumber, ftom which to arise refreshed and strengthened, with all trace of nervousness gone.
The face bath with hot water is far better than any cosmetic; it restores to the face color and smoothness of outline, and helps to keep away wrinkles. It quickens the circulation and keeps the pores open and the skin perfectly clean; and if’you are expecting to attend an evening party, after such a day of wear, and view with dismay the drawn lines of the face and eyes and the hollow looks of the latter, let me urge you to try iny remedy —not neglecting the nap, if possible—and great will be the change thereafter in your appearance. The lines will be gone, and the look of distress; the soft, healthful. color will come again to the cheek and lip, and a restful and rested look return to the eyes, and you will be once more in condition to enjoy— and, better yet, to be enjoyed.
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