104 DR. CHASE'S RECIPES. 



"In epilepsy I have thus far seen no reason for preferring it to the bromide 

 of potassium or sodium, except in those cases in which the paroxysms are very 

 frequent, or in cases occurring in very young infants; of these latter, several 

 which had previously resisted the bromide of potassium, have yielded to the 

 bromide of calcium. It does not appear to cause acne (a pustular affection of 

 the skin) to anything like the extent of the bromide of potassium or sodium." 

 New York Medical Journal. 



2. Sleeplessness, Simple Remedy, but Successful With 

 Many.— For those troubled with sleeplessness from literary labor, or other dis 

 turbances of the nervous system, a writer of experience says, "Just before 

 retiring eat 2 or 3 small raw onions, with a little bread, lightly spread with fresh 

 butter, which will produce the desired effect, saving the stupefying action of 

 drugs." 



Remarks.— HhSs plan of eating raw onions has not only been satisfactorily 

 tried to obtain sleep, but eating them once or twice daily with the meals has also 

 proved valuable to those troubled with dyspepsia. 



3. Wooing Morpheus— The God of Sleep or Dreams.— Wet half 

 ft towel, apply it to the back of the neck, pressing it upward to the base of the 

 brain, and fasten the dry half of the towel over so as to prevent the too rapid 

 evaporation. The effect is prompt and charming, cooling the brain and indu- 

 cing calmer, sweeter sleep than any narcotic. Warm water may be used, though 

 most persons prefer cold. To those suffering from over excitement of the brain, 

 whether the result of brain work or pressing anxiety, this simple remedy is an 

 especial boon. 



4. Sleep, Amount Needed by Different Persons.— It has been 

 found that tall and corpulent persons require more sleep than those of thin and 

 spare habit of body. In health, generally, from 6 to 8 hours of sleep are 

 required to restore the nervous energy exhausted by the labors of the day. At 

 first, upon retiring, always lie upon the right side, to allow the easier and more 

 ready passage of the food, as digested, from the stomach; and especially eat 

 nothing heavy and hard to digest at supper— a light supper is far preferable 

 and absolutely necessary to enjoy good health. If half sick, or debilitated 

 persons can take 9 hours sleep it will be all the better for them. 



5. Sleep as a Medicine. — A physician says: The cry for rest (sleep) 

 has always been louder than the cry for food. Not that it is more important, 

 but that it is often harder to obtain. The best rest comes from sound sleep. 

 Of two men and women, otherwise equal, the one who sleeps the best will be the 

 most moral, healthy, and efHcient. Sleep will do much to cure irritability of 

 temper, peevishness and uneasiness. It will restore to vigor an over-worked 

 brain. It will build up and make strong a weary body. It will cure a head 

 ache. It will cure a broken spirit. It will cure sorrow. Indeed, we might 

 make a long list of nervous and other maladies that sleep will cure. The cure 

 of sleeplessness requires a clean, good bed, sufficient exercise to produce wear! 

 ness, pleasant occupation, good air, and avoidance of stimulants and narcotics. 

 For those who are over worked, haggard, nervous, who pass sleepless nights, 

 we recommend the adoption of such habits as shall secure sleep, otherwise life 

 will be short, and what there is of it sadly imperfect. 



