Since colds are merely a form of congestion, first in the capillary vessels and next in the lungs, the first thing to be done is to cease eating. The misunderstanding of the old adage "stuff a cold and starve a fever" has killed thousands of ignorant but innocent people. Its real meaning is, if you stuff a cold, you will have to starve an internal fever.
In the treatment of colds, I would suggest the following method of procedure:
1 (a) Omit all food except—
| {Such as— | |
| {Apples | |
| Juice of subacid fruits | {Grapes |
| {Peaches | |
| {Plums |
This should be continued until the congestion is relieved, whether it be one day or a week. (For list of subacid fruits, see Lesson VIII, p. 313.)
(b) Drink copiously of pure, cool water
2 Select a light diet of—
Nuts
Salads
White of eggs
Fresh watery vegetables
Limited quantity of carbohydrates
If the cold is severe, a Turkish bath or any treatment that will produce liberal perspiration, will aid in the elimination of body-poisons and the relief of congestion.