Health Notes.
Catarrh.

Catarrh is not usually considered as a dangerous disease; when it affects the nose and throat, however, it may cause the development of complications which may have a definite effect on health–such as tonsil trouble, loss of hearing, etc.

It is generally understood that an excessive accumulation in the blood of material formed from the carbohydrate foods (sugars and starches) is responsible for catarrh. The mucous membranes become irritated and develop a chronic state of congestion and exude an excessive amount of mucus.

In order to effect a cure it is of the utmost importance to cleanse the bloodstream of its accumulation of toxic material as quickly as possible and then to plan a diet free from those foods which have caused the trouble.

The diet should include an abundance of vegetables—cooked and uncooked–fresh, juicy fruit, wholemeal bread and butter, a few raisins or figs, etc. Tea, coffee, alcoholic beverages, condiments, should be avoided as well as all stimulating foods and drinks.

Exercise is a very important factor in the treatment of catarrh. Long walks are recommended, together with deepbreathing exercises performed daily. As much time as possible should be spent out-of-doors and hot stuffy rooms avoided.

Catarrh can only persist when the impurities in the blood are present–therefore remove the causes and guard against further trouble.

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