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tuberculosis germ at some time but easily overcome it 

 and are none the wiser. If the disease once gains a foot- 

 hold on the body, however, it becomes more and more 

 difficult to throw it off because the system continually 

 grows weaker. We are now positive that consumption 

 in its early stages can be wholly cured and that there 



is hope for those 

 in more advanced 

 stages if they are 

 willing to make the 

 effort to get well. 



The remedies are 

 simple and within 

 the reach of almost 

 every one. They 

 are : to live in the 

 open air day and 

 night ; to wear 

 warm clothing ; to 

 eat plenty of plain, 

 nourishing food, 

 especially fresh 

 milk and eggs. 



FIG. 374. -A Sleeping Porch. The ^ ^ that 



people suffering from tuberculosis must live in a warm 

 climate the year around and be protected from every 

 breeze, has been discarded as wholly false. According 

 to the modern theory the disease can be cured at home 

 in any climate, though cool dry air is best. A sleeping 

 porch, tent, or open air cottage is the main requirement, 

 backed by determination on the part of the patient to 

 get well (Figure 374). ,- 



Tuberculosis germs escape from the body in discharges 



