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Title: Osteopathic first aids to the sick : written for the sick people
Year: 1906 (1900s)
Authors: Feidler, Francis John
Subjects: Osteopathic medicine Osteopathic Medicine
Publisher: New York : Broadway Publishing
Contributing Library: Francis A. Countway Library of Medicine
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not able to do this, feed the child on pasteur-ized cows milk. Plenty of fresh air and abso-lutely clean surroundings are imperative. Give a general spinal treatment, fig. 37, alsoback part of the neck, fig. 13; under the ear, fig.12; under the jaw, fig. 19; on sides and front ofthe neck, fig. 20; raise the collar bone, fig. 27;depress the first rib, fig 26; raise all other ribs,fig. 47; lift the shoulder blades, fig. 43; kneadthe abdomen, fig. 53 ; treat the legs, fig. yy andfinish with the spinal tonic, fig. 51. Treat three times a week. If any deformity exists special treatmentsshould be given to correct it. This cannot bedone safely by an amateur. An osteopath shouldbe called. Diet is important. Babes should have themothers milk. If this is impossible cows milkdiluted with lime water is a safe substitute.Sometimes, when the mother is afflicted withsome debilitating disease, she should not nursethe babe. After weaning, the child may be fedon milk diluted with barley broth. Give no
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FIGURE 70.KNEADING THE MUSCLES OF THE LEG.With the patient on his back, thoroughly stretch the musclesof the entire leg. THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 173 starchy food of any kind. Later, give meatbroths, and occasionally pea broth or bean broth.Peas and beans contain considerable lime whichis needed to build up the bones. Soft eggs maynext be added to the menu. Cod liver oil shouldbe given as soon as the stomach will tolerate it.Older children should eat plenty butter withbread, cream, cooked fruits, beans, peas, meatsand vegetables. Babies should be bathed frequently, which mayhelp to prevent skin eruptions. The child shouldnot be allowed to lie long in one position andshould be out in the sunshine as much as possi-ble. DROPSY—ASCITES.Particular attention must be given to anydisease that may exist of the heart, liver or kid-neys, which must be cured. Give a thoroughrectal, warm water enema. Give a general spinaltreatment, fig. 37; with particular attention tothe kidneys, fig. 32; the li

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