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very general favorite ; but after using It for 

 years I became convinced, by carefully 

 noting results, that In very many cases this 

 agent should not be employed ; and I have 

 since used In place of It sweet oil, alone or 

 mixed with an equal quantity of syrup of 

 buckthorn, In case something a little more 

 active than the oil appeared to be neces- 

 sary. 



It Is during convalescence or after the 

 turn of the disease that nervous affections 

 manifest themselves. Great care should 

 therefore be taken at this period to see 

 that the patient is disturbed as little as 

 possible, all unnecessary noise or excite- 

 ment being avoided, and, In case of sudden 

 change of weather, regulating ventilation 

 so that he shall not take cold. When he 

 appears to be nearly well, outdoor exercise 

 in suitable weather should be given, very 

 moderately at first, and Increased as he 

 shows Improvement. Frequent meals of 

 nourishing, easily digested food, If the pa- 



