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THE "CHINA MAIL, SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 1955.

PRACTICAL

ARTHRITIS IS NOT HOPELESS

often the patient with arthritis takes a

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By W. W. BAUER, M.D.

resigned attitude, saying, the jump" on the disease from "There's nothing can be the standpoint of treatment, but done unless the case is often saves the necessity for ex- suitable for cortisone, or pensive tests. ACTH and mine isn't."

TWO MAIN TYPES

toes and fingers, the knees, the hips and the spine.

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younger persons-between and 40, and is three times as frequent in women as in men. Its cause is unknown. It is a general discoso often with low- Osteoarthritis

can be helped grade fever, pallor, anaemia, and Joints once greatly by simple measures of loss of weight, treatment, begun early. These affected o

never return completely There is a strong include the taking

as to normal. of nspirima as That's wrong. There's

There are two principal types directed by the physicia, plus tender.cy to raid progression

ith much plenty to be done, as em- of arthritis, if one excludes other heat, gentle massage, dietary toward crippling

involving the control adequate rest and above pain. In severe cases, there may de- phasised in numerous special disease

joints.

These arg osteoarthritis all reassurance, As in many be dislocations of the jointes articles in the medical and rheumatoid arthritis. Outco- chronic diseases, emotional face farmity of limbs is common from literature. and particularly arthritis is the wearing out" tors may have a strong influence muscle contractures which pull in exhibits at the last two type which comes with aging, the unfavourable make the the points out of their mummon) meetings of the American. and which may be found in patient feel worse, the favour relationships. As an end stage, Medical Association.

less degree in most able improve him. Most im- there may be bony or fibrous Dry Erater of

älder persons. It is not usually portant is the realisation that the fixations of the joints. Dwight D. Ensign and John accompanied by general or sys- occasional attacks during which W. Sigler point out, for temic indications such as fever, the joints involved may be sore run-down feelings or to the touch, are not going to example, the importance of anemia,

loss of weight. There may be progress to serious deformity .earlier recognition and overweight, and often is; fatigue or disability

treatment for better results. may also be prominent symp The rheumatoid type of arthri- for good results. Despite the In this the patient plays a tom. This kind of, arthritis at- tis is quite a different story. The ACTH, these are not the only

alike. It Jame vital part, since it is ob- fects men and women

is unfortunate, harking reliances. Usually the first thing to the indefinite and the doctor tries to do is give the vions that the doctor can is not usually manifest until the back

years. It middle

progresses inaccurate torm "heumatism."

much patient

comitat make no diagnosis until he slowly, and seldom causes serious, which is also applied to acute possède. This involves general sees the patient.

deformity. It may follow injury rheumatic fever, and

rest, and specific rest for involved only to a joint, It involves mainly really be abandoned. This pe joints, with light & Early Prengation o

splinting ves the patient and his doctor the joints near the tips of the of arthritis

Passive nation and murcise may be combined with splinting to avoid fixatives. There will need to be a broad programme of general health measures, parti- cularly in the emotional realm Local heat, dry or wet, may be utilised Nutrition receives special attention

bends

should

to attack

It's Easy To Make This

Table For Two

HERE is a table for two

that's graceful to see

and simple to make.

It can be drawn up close to the fire in winter, with to room enough for two enjoy a comfortable meal. When not in use, it can easily fold up. Just turn a clip, tilt up the top and turn the other clip to fasten it in position.

Put pots of plants on the dowels... and then you have a plant stand too!

So are you ready to start work, you Do-It-Yourselfers? Then off we go.

TOOLS: Tenon saw, cop-.

ing saw, brace with gin.

bit and in. drill, ruter,

hammer. screw-driver, and Above is plane.

MATERIALS:-

Top:

the

table ready for

serving a meal-

One piece, 2ft. x for two.

1ft. 5ins., of in. ply wood.

Legs: One piece, zit. 6ins.

x 1ft. Bins, of 34in, ply- wood.

Rails: Three in dowels, 3ft long.

Three in, and

With

PIVOTING DOWEL

close-

..op,

on the

right. of the

table as it folds

diameter when not in

two 14 in.

screws, a few pins, glue, sand-

paper, paint, and a small strip

of metal are also needed.

DIRECTIONS: Using the in- squared graph as a guide to size, draw the V-shape on to a plece

of paper.

With this as pattern, draw the shape twice on to a piece of in, plywood, Arrange the V-shapes to fit inside one an- other to

Cut save material, with a tenon and coping saw.

with Smooth the edges plane and sandpaper, and mark and cut out in. holes in ends.

Cut the three in. dowels in half to make six 1ft 6in. lengths, and sandpaper,

To assemble, glue all the dowels, except the pivoting one the holes, letting them protrude in, through the ends;

into

use, serving as

a plant stand..

and knock thin pins through the edges into the dowels.

Cut the top to a length of 2ft. and cut the width so that ifts between ends.

Two shades

To fix the top, put the frame. and top upside down in position, keeping the centres of the two and put absolutely aligned,

the through three STCWS pivat dowel into the top.

Fit two turn buttons made: metal thin from

strips of the underneath of on

the table, one to keen the top in position when in use as a table, the other when folded.

To finish paint

the top in pale grey and the ends in red...

Use this as A guide for

· making your table.

MILK

EARLY TREATMENT

Treatment of rheumatoid arthritis must be begun early publicity given to cortisone and

The

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The special medications, such as gold salts, ACTH and curti- sone, involving

complicated medical considerations, are, course, best left to the judginena of the physician.

The main point here is-

tis is NOT hopeless.

BABY'S "CRADLE CAP"

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By H. N. BUNDESEN, M.D.

ANY new parents, be-

HOMECRAFT

Handsome Hillside

House

FROM THE FRONT, there's not a hint that this home is a hillside design. It looks like a ranch house, with breezeway and garage lending it a long line. The fieldstone wing whick houses the bedrooms, juts out -considerably from the wood porch entry area.

THE BACK VIEW. The bedroom wing makes the foot of the L-shaped plan. Living room picture windows turn the corner of the L, and, at right, the rear of dining room, kitchen, breezeway and garage are visible. Note picture windows in basement,

By Joan O'Sullivan

high spacious room. Two picture

Mcome unduly worried PLANNING to build but windows, on adjacent walls,

when a crust forms on their

young offspring's headful view of the surrounding flood it with light and air, You'll need à and built-in book shelves Usually this "cradle cap" scene? occurs over the baby's soft special plan. Here's one for flank the fireplace.

well- The bedroom wing has spot. It is not an unusual a home with seven condition.

lighted rooms spread out in three bedrooms, each with

Regular washing of the baby's head with soap and water" might prevent formatics of cradle cap, If it does form, however, it is usually fairly easy to remove,

HOW TO TREAT IT

First, pour a little sweet oil into a sauce. Dip your fingers into it and rub it gently onto

a pleasing L-shaped design. two wardrobe closets. The The side entrance is via two smaller bedrooms share the breezeway. Step inside a bath, while the master a private and there's a closet to your bedroom right, a dining nook and the lavatory with stall shower. kitchen to your left, a hall that leads to other areas of

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has

Near the kitchen, a small the house straight ahead. study could make a fourth- Small and cozy, the break bedroom. It has a clothing fast nook is part of the closet and, next to the study, jelly may be used instead of compact kitchen. Appliances there's a lavatory. sweet oil, if you prefer. Let him are placed, corridor style, keep the oil on all night.. Be

the baby's scalp. Petrolatum

sure to cover the bed sheet with along opposite walls, thus

The basement is a beauty,

a diaper, or towel to prevent making the most efficient with a large recreation root use of the small floor area. that, like the living room. soiling.

Next morning, wash his scalp

NÁLU.

HALL

PORCH

THE STUDY and the bedroom wing look out on the front grounds, while living room, dining room and kitchen face the garden at back,

above it, has two picture A Collection Of Recipes

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thoroughly with a mild scap It's a step from kitchen to windows, making it bright has and airy. A doorway leads and warm water. Seap his hair dining room, which

and scalp with your wet hand built-in china cabinets, and out to the terrace. Storage

which hag been rubbed over

to wash his soft spot.

& basement and lavatory complete the plan. the soap, using a circular motion shares a two-way fireplace space Rub gently, but don't be afraid with the living room...

The front entrance hall,- The steps leading up from which branches off to the the terrace show how a slop. bedroom section, opens on ing lot is treated.

as well as All told, the design com- the dining room the living area, which is a prises 33,559 cubic feet.

Rinse his scalp thoroughly with clean water and wash cloth Then dry it with a towel, again using circular motion. Comb the scalp with a fire tooth comb, being careful not to injure it,

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This should help remove the <austs. It won't, however, pre- vent them from forming again. The best thing to do attes the crusts have been removed. Is to rub boric acid cintment onto the baby's scalp each night. for a week or two.

This may

keep the crusts from returnăm.

gives your family a good start in life-

NESPRAY

ensures they have the best

ANOTHER OF NESTLE'S GOOD THINGS

HESPRAY

FULL CREAM-

POWDERED MILK

One Step From Baby

SU

To "Big Boy"

By CARRY C. MYERS, Ph.D.

the

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From Different Lands

By Alice Denhoff

FRESH vegetables are 2 chopped, hard-cooked eggs, 12 essential to a good, grated, sharp Cheddar cheese, 2 raw eggs, beatan, 2 tap. salt- well-rounded diet, so why and 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper. not make eating for health a pleasant adventure as well?

The following." recipes have been gathered from many lands, each recipe de signed to show how each country uses its fresh pro- duce.

India is our first stop.

Pile mixtures into squash shells. Sprinkle with 1/3 c. soft bread crumbs.. Dot with 4 C.

·Place in butter or mårgarine. 8x12x2-in. baking pan. For in

c. boiling water.

Bake 30 min, or until crumbs are brown and mittume is set in

a preheated oven at 375 F.-

From Armenia comes Aghizan

UPPOSE you have con- to you on waking up in

cluded that your child night, you will hardly quit all

there ministries suddenly, To make a hot, spicy vegetable Halgagan, a fresh vegetable mlad six years old is over- especially if you suspect he has dish, Bhujiya, the recipe to serve that is just a little, exotic, dependent on you. Suppose strong fears in a dark room 4 or 5, begin by preparing 134

c. diced raw potatoes and 2 c. For 6 servings, place in a salad you still feed, or help feed alone.

work Rather You will him

gradually

to help him grow diced eggplant (2-in. cubes for bowl, 2 c. aliced cucumbers, 1

c. sliced radishes, 1 c. sliced This is a rather easy more self-sufficient in

these both).

celery, c. chopped walnuts or Heat 5 tbsp olive oil. Add egg- pistachio nuts, and 16 ripe olives, problem. All you need do is directions. If he wishes, you

door plant," potatoes, 2 tbsp, chopped, sliced. just to quit feeding or would let him leave his

helping feed him. You pad on out onion, 4 tsp. salk, % top, ground

at bedtime. Should be turmeric, tsp. powdered dry Combine. c. olive all, 2 ch,

call,

mustard, tsp. ground ginger,

Cook until golden brown, stir — -- ring constantly,

cider vinegar 2 thep. fresh

might, however, cut some dwaken in the night and of his meat for him, you or Dad would reassure him. Lep. ground cayenne pepper. lemon juice and 2 tsp. salt.

he evinced undue dis- gradually leading him to do

comfort on your lerving him at this himself.

home, you should be rather decisive always letting him know beforehand when, and for

BEING PATIENT

If you still wash and bathe how long, you plan to leave and dress him, the problem is BUDGETING TIME

bim harder. You will need to with

Toss

Pour over veretable lightly until all vegetables are thoroughly coated. Garnish with whole cipe olives."

Add 1⁄2 bolling water. Cover. Next another squash dish, this Cook um vegetables are tender, one from Haly

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and until all, liquid has evapor. To prepare, 4 to û ser

draw the belp less rapidly, and 11 he has grown oversted 10 to 15 min gur

be very patient, to cause in dependent on you for amuse- take over these functions ment, you would not withdraw

to

wash, peek and cut 1 the mash

Now to Guatemala for a help into 2x-in strips. Wash and.

gradually being very sure to this all at once-If, for example, ing of Stuffed Small Squashes, cut 3 medium green peppers into show -

strong pleasure and ap- you or Dad had spent long dally So Catiabudios it is, the recipe to similar strips proval at hig growing: self-periods at a stretch reading to serve Heat alive e salad di in Wash 4 small squashes and cut a heavy skillet Acid squish him, playing games with him,

Ponte Certainly yoIZ.... - YOU'

be critical of a bi

of a bit of dirt he you

would budget certain in lengthwise halves removing and proper strip leaves on his knees or knuckles shorter periods for thisy In the seeds and stringy portions Sency lightly browized Ad Te

or let yourself get angry enough, meanwhile, you would help him out most of the squash and chop tomatoes, tsp. salt, y tap. black to Berto him roughly, acquire skills and interests for fine,

pepper.

If he still wants you to stay more self amusement and Saute 2 tbsp. minced opica in Simmer unit sor, about 12 in his room at bedtture, or crime amusement with other children 2 tbsp butter Add squash,