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the hydropathic processes act in this way is, that they promote a 

 rapid change of matter in the system, and at the same time a tonic 

 or invigorating effect. Water -patients uniformly get a good appe- 

 tite in a short time after commencing the treatment. Exercise is 

 also valuable. 



BOILS. 



The water- dressing, that is, applications of wet linen, frequently 

 renewed and kept at a temperature which is most agreeable to the 

 feelings, is beyond doubt the best local remedy we have for boils. 

 General ablutions in water, tepid or cold, according to the season of 

 the year and the patient's strength, will be found highly serviceable. 

 The wet-sheet pack is also an invaluable means. It will surprise any 

 one who is not acquainted with matters of this kind, to witness the 

 salutary effects of these general applications upon the affected parts. 

 A tepid bath simply will jf ten relieve pain and irritation to a degree 

 which no one who had not witnessed it could believe. 



FALLING OF THE BOWEL. 



A tepid sitting bath, long continued, would in such a case 

 prove hignly beneficial; it would not only be a means of relieving 

 pains and soreness, but would bring down the inflammation and 

 size of the protrusion and thus facilitate its return to its normal posi- 

 tion. One of the best possible means of preventing the pain and 

 this is very excruciating at times is to envelop the patient in the 

 wet-sheet. It may be used in the half or folded form, or the entire 

 envelopment may be had recourse to. Its action in such cases is 

 that of a great and soothing poultice, the good results of which can 

 be appreciated best by those who have experienced its salutary 

 effects. I should remark that the abdominal wet girdle should be 

 worn constantly night and day, in all these cases, until a cure is 

 effected. It is an invaluable means of promoting the vigor of the 

 stomach and bowels and is thus an excellent auxiliary in the treat- 

 ment. 



BILIOUS ATTACK. 



Let the patient drink water pure and soft, if he can get such 

 in considerable quantities; six, eight, ten, or more tumblerfuls in 

 a day. This process will purify his system by removing effete ma- 

 terial and stimulating the liver to healthy action. Ana if he can 

 add to this process a few packs, clysters, sitting-baths, half-baths, 

 rubbing-sheets, head-baths, as many, in short, per diem, as the 

 svmptoms may demand, in connection with moderate exercise in 

 tne open air, he will be made a new man soon enough. 



