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The New Zealand Railways Magazine, Volume 13, Issue 7 (October 1, 1938)

Every Limb “Locked” — Hospital Case of Rheumatism — Completely Relieved by Kruschen

Every Limb “Locked”
Hospital Case of Rheumatism
Completely Relieved by Kruschen

The value of perseverance with Kruschen, in the treatment of rheumatism, is proved by this man's experience. He says:—“I was abroad for over seven years, and when I returned I began to get rheumatism—particularly in the feet and arms. Three years ago my rheumatism got much worse, and I was eventually taken into hospital, unable to move any joint of my body. I left the hospital after two months, when I was somewhat better. I was recommended to take Kruschen Salts, and I have taken them continuously. Since then I have gradually got rid of my rheumatism, until I am now entirely free of those awful pains. I would not be without my Kruschen Salts for anything.”—M.B.

No remedy can bring permanent relief from rheumatism unless it performs three separate functions. These are (a) dissolution of the needle-pointed uric acid crystals which cause the pain; (b) the expulsion of these crystals from the system; (c) prevention of a further accumulation of uric acid.

Two of the ingredients of Kruschen Salts are the most effectual solvents of uric acid known to medical science. They swiftly dull the sharp edges of the painful crystals, then convert them into a harmless solution. Other ingredients of these Salts have a stimulating effect upon the kidneys, and assist them to expel the dissolved uratic needles through the natural channel.

Combined with these solvents and eliminants of uric acid are still other salts which prevent food fermentation taking place in the intestine, and there-by check the further formation of mischievous uric acid.

Kruschen Salts is obtainable at all Chemists and Stores at 2/3 per bottle.

but are not familiar with the spoken world.

Recently we saw a fine play about the Antarctic—“White Secrets.” The strain of a long stay in this land of snow and silence frets men's nerves.

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Irritations, jealousies, fears—and then conflict! It's good.

A top-notcher is “Idiot's Delight.” I overheard a man behind us say, “Fine anti-war propaganda, but it's six years too late.” I don't agree with the “too late” criticism, as all propaganda for peace is of immense value now and always. “Idiot's Delight” is an amazingly clever play because it nevertheless loses nothing in entertainment value. I imagine it would read almost as well as it plays.

I don't know what you'd think of London theatres. They're terribly old-fashioned, with boxes at an awkward angle, and cupids sprawling overhead. Some of the broken spring seating has been renewed—but not all. In most theatres and in all cinemas smoking is permitted. It's necessary to go out for air during intervals, and then, of course, the bar and supper room do a good trade. If you prefer to remain in your seats, attendants will bring you tea or coffee.

We're avoiding cinemas rather. They're quite palatial, but crowded from 11 a.m. to about 11.30 p.m. It takes good ventilation to cope with that. Films, too, are rather poor. There are a lot of second rate American films running, and practically nothing from the English studios. Good films, according to the fan papers, are in the making both here and in California, but they take a long time to arrive. Some of the West End cinemas are showing re-issues, “Henry VIII,” “Things to Come,” “Mata Hari,” “Frankenstein,” “The Invisible Man.” To show the shortage of films, “The Big Broadcast of 1938,” according to the advertisement columns of one evening paper, is showing at eight of the principal cinemas. I find foreign films interesting. Five French and one Russian film are showing at present in the West End.

Summer sales are still on here—and they're real sales! It's such a comfort to know that what I buy here, end of season, will be the dernier cri when I get back to New Zealand.

John is going all English. He's spent his spare time lately practising rolling his umbrella like that which accompanies the typical business man. To-day he is buying a light raincoat. I hope to save him from the universal black hat. After all, sellers of maps and postcards in Trafalgar Square still approach him hopefully. But we were annoyed in Paris when vendors tried to sell us English papers—just on our looks. A truce to burbling.

Yours,

Retta.

Health Notes.
Health the Source of Happiness.

Look on the bright side of everything and keep all thoughts of your ailments to yourself. If you are under the impression that there is anything organically wrong, don't waste any time before getting medical advice, but do not pander to the weak side of your nature by discussing “in season and out of season” sundry minor ailments.

A normal woman seldom thinks, far less speaks, of health. There is no reason for discussing it. The world is a wonderful place—infinitely exhilarating and we do not want to addle our brains with thoughts of disease, etc.

To walk, in preference to motoring. How few of us have the energy to spring out of bed an hour earlier in order to have time for exercise. We scramble through the day and are grateful for easy methods of transport, not realising that it is really our downfall. Children as well as adults are pampered in this direction.

Clothing, diet, exercise, and relaxation are all important ingredients in the making of health.

Clothing.—It is essential to allow free access of air to the body, so that the skin may function satisfactorily. The skin is an excretory organ, and the chief organ for regulating the temperature of the whole body. When the atmosphere is warm, or when extra heat is produced by muscular exertion, sweat is poured out from the glands and evaporates on the skin, thus abstracting heat and cooling the body.

Another factor in the maintenance of good health and resistance to germ invasion is the frequent changing of under-clothing. Vests that are worn during the day should on no account be worn at night. Loosely woven and porous garments are very easily washed and dried, and the little extra trouble is offset by improved health and vitality.

Recipes.

I have just read: “It's laziness that makes wives give dull food to husbands,” and “you shouldn't have to persuade people to eat … More skill, greater care, that's what you need.”

If that is so, Mr. Chef, we'll adopt a few American menus and try them on our ill-treated menfolk. Here are some:—

Breakfast.

Orange juice, rolled oats with cream and sugar, poached egg on whole-wheat toast, coffee, milk.

* * *

Luncheon.

Lettuce sandwich on whole-wheat bread, cream of spinach soup, apple, date, nut salad, cocoa.

* * *

Dinner.

Buttered peas, baked potato, moulded citrus, fruit salad, whole-wheat rolls, butter, ice cream, coffee, milk.

What about our “dull bacon and eggs” and “roast beef”? Would they be “taken off the list and never be missed”?

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