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inroads of the bacilli and in time destroy them. An 

 abundance of pure air and nourishing food are the chief 

 factors relied upon. 



While some simple tonic is often used to stimulate 

 the digestive organs, if they are not working well, 

 this is discontinued as soon as the need for it ceases. 

 Milk, eggs, bread, butter, and fruit are among the foods 

 that are considered the most beneficial. A tablespoon- 

 ful or more of olive oil is often taken at meals, as it 

 lubricates the bowels and is an excellent food as well. 

 Cold dry air and sunshine are considered very useful 

 in fighting this disease. For this reason, patients are 

 often sent to regions of high altitude or long-continued 

 bright weather. Where this cannot be afforded, all 

 possible outdoor air at home is the best substitute. 



In this country, the Adirondack Mountains in New 

 York State, as well as the highlands of Colorado, Ari- 

 zona, and other states are localities which are bene- 

 ficial for consumptives. In such regions patients are 

 advised to be out of doors during the daytime, and 

 to sleep at night with their windows wide open 

 without regard to temperature. The amount of food 

 that one can digest under these conditions is aston- 

 ishing, from a half-dozen to a dozen eggs, and from 

 one to two quarts of milk a day being often taken, 

 in addition to three hearty regular meals. Very little 

 except easy walking is done until the . daily rise in 

 temperature has ceased. Then light exercise is com- 

 menced with the advice of a physician, and system- 



