Alcohol: A Dangerous and Unnecessary Medicine, How and Why: What Medical Writers SayAllen, Martha Meir
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Alcohol: A Dangerous and Unnecessary Medicine, How and Why: What Medical Writers Say
Allen, Martha Meir
Alcohol -- Physiological effect; Temperance
The patient should lie upon a rug, or on a firm long sofa or couch. The
feet should be drawn up as close to the body as possible. Now lift the
lower part of the body so that the hips and lower portion of the trunk
will have no support but what comes from the feet and shoulders. Hold
this position for a minute or two (longer when able without much
fatigue). After a few minutes' rest repeat. This exercise may be
continued from twenty to thirty minutes, according to patient's
strength. The elevation of the hips in this exercise aids in the
restoration of the organ to its natural position. This exercise should
be continued daily, the number of times being increased as strength
increases.
A second exercise which is very helpful in prolapsus is to support the
body on the toes and elbows with the face downward, and the hips raised
as high as possible. Another exercise may be taken with an assistant;
the patient should lie face downward, supporting the body by the chest,
and keeping the limbs rigid while the assistant lifts the feet as high
as possible without hurting. These movements strengthen the abdominal
muscles and draw fresh blood to the weakened parts, and cause quickened
circulation in addition to restoring the displaced organ to natural
position. They should be taken at night just before retiring after a hot
douche. The bowels should be kept open by the free use of fruit. The
patient should sleep with the hips elevated as much as can be endured
without real discomfort and sit with the feet on a stool. When strength
sufficient is acquired the exercises for anteversion will be found
useful, and any other exercises which strengthen the abdominal muscles,
such as bending backward and forward, and sideways. Kneading and
percussing the abdomen by an osteopath or masseur strengthens, and also
relieves constipation. Rest during the day should be taken with the feet
higher than the head.
Prolapsus due to laceration in child-birth may require a surgical
operation.
In case of antiflexions the first exercise given for prolapsus should be
taken daily. (The advice for the prolapsus treatment and the exercises
are taken from the writings of Dr. J. H. Kellogg, superintendent of the
Battle Creek Sanitarium.).
ANTEVERSION:--Persons suffering from anteversion or retroversion should
sleep without pillows under the head, and lie flat upon the back; they
should sit with the feet as high as convenient and avoid high seats
which hinder the feet from touching the floor. They should discard
corsets and tight stocking supporters which push or hold down the organs
which need to be replaced. Stocking supporters should be fastened over
the hips and comfort waists can be bought in place of corsets.
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