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Show Turkish Ilatus for Rheumatism. It is now accepted that a Turkish bath is peculiarly unfriendly td rheumatism, and far ahead of any other remedial agency. One physician records over 8,000 cases treated by the means of these baths, and a euro was obtained in OS per cent. One cause of rheumatism lies in the waste material which accumulates in the bodies of its victims. The easiest way to expel this is through the skin and by sweating. Turkish baths, when rightly employed, can scarcely do harm. Tbey sometimes debilitate, but it is only for the time being, the strength being almost sways restored iu a few hours. St. Louis Post-Dispatch. |