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symptoms of coryza show themselves, and it should be used frequently at first, 

 so as to keep the interior of the nostrils constantly well-coated. Each time the nose 

 is blown, another pinch should be taken. It may be taken in the ordinary way, 

 from between the thumb and forefinger; but a much more efficacious and less 

 wasteful method is to use a small gutter of paper or a " snuff-spoon," placing it just 

 within the nostrils, and sniffing up forcibly, so as to carry it well within. Some of 

 the powder finds its way into the throat, and may do good if there is any catarrh 

 there. The snuff causes scarcely any perceptible sensation ; a slight smarting may 

 occur if the mucous membrane is much irritated and inflamed, but it rapidly 

 disappears. After a few sniffs of the powder, a perceptible amelioration of the 

 symptoms ensues, and in the course of a few hours, the powder being inhaled from 

 \irne to time, all the symptoms will have disappeared. 



To diminish excessive sensitiveness to cold, out-door exercise is of the first 

 importance. People who coddle themselves in-doors all day long are just the 

 people who catch cold. The morning cold-bath should be used by everybody, 

 especially if at all subject to colds. Some people like the shower-bath; but the 

 majority of town-dwellers find the shock too great. A respirator is of essential 

 service in preventing colds. The subjects of asthma, bronchitis, and quinsy should 

 always use one on going out into the fog or cold air. 



COLD FEET. 



What a common complaint this is ! and yet no one seems to know anything 

 about it. You suffer from it for years, and yet you don't go to a doctor, or if you 

 do you derive very little benefit from his advice. Some people suffer from it 

 at night only, whilst others are troubled in the daytime as well. It occurs most 

 frequently in women, but still you often hear men complain of it. We believe that 

 the best remedy is hypophosphite of lime in one or two grain doses twice a day. 

 This is soluble in water, and should be taken in the form of a mixture, nothing else 

 being put with it, with the exception, if you like, of a tea-spoonful of syrup, to make 

 it more palatable, although it is really by no means disagreeable by itself. Another 

 good remedy is nux vomica five drops of the tincture in a little water three or four 

 times a day. It is highly recommended, and you may hope for great things from it. 

 Then you must do all you possibly can to improve the state of your general health. 

 It is probable that you are below par somehow or other, although we must admit that 

 it does not follow of necessity. If you feel generally out of sorts, and your appetite 

 is poor, quinine (Pr. 9) will do you good. If you are pale and anaemic, you must 

 put your faith in iron (Pr. 1). Parrish's Chemical Food often does good. Cod-liver 

 oil is an excellent remedy for improving the general nutrition ; many people feel quite 

 in a glow after each dose. You should live as well as possible, and a glass or 

 two of port wine a day will do you good. Cold bathing in the morning will quicken 

 the circulation for you. A good brisk walk, if you are able to take it, soon warms 

 the feet. It is a great thing to be properly shod ; good stout, well-fitting boots, with 

 thick, warm socks. If you for any reason are unable to get walking exercise, 

 you will find that five or ten minutes' exercise with the dumb-bells in your room 



