Focal Infection: The Cause and Effect

Radio Record, Volume IX, Issue 13, 4 October 1935, Page 55

Focal Infection: The Cause and Effect

‘ Cure In Vitamins

(By

H.

K.

and

D. W.

Adamson

py our notes of last week’ we mentioned the focal infection as being one of the primary causes of rheumatism. Now, a focal infection is literally a poison factory from which the poisonous products (pus): are emptied into the blood stream and are carried to every tissue through which the blood flows. The original infection may thus be transplanted in any. organ tissue or structure in the body to re‘@ppear as rheumatism, heart disease diseases of the liver, kidneys or her organs. Almost any part of the body may become the seat of a focal infection; but the most common sites are the teeth, gums, tonsils, the air passages and sinuses of the nose and ear; also the appendix and reproductive organs. As a typical example of the lack of resistance offered by the bodily tissues, and one which can be appreciated by. all, we cite the simple tooth infectiondental caries, Tooth decay is the direct result of pre-natal and post-natal malnutrition, which results in the formation of teeth of poor foundations and in which the protective enamel readily . chips off. Consequently the soft pulpy centres of the teeth are exposed to the ravages of destructive acids: and bacteria, Colonies of germs invade the eavities and cause the painful condition known as toothache. efective teeth and pyorrhea are unq@pstionably avoidable by proper diet and dental hygiene. Experiments indicate that tooth decay will not occur at all if.a sufficient quantity of vitamins "A" and "D" have been supplied in the diet from birth. Fresh milk and sunlight are the best means of supplying these vitamins and the necessary calcium as well, Pyorrhea responds to vitamin "0." Vitamin "A" builds up resistance against most acute infections, It diminishes the chances against colds, bronchitis, ‘tuberculosis and infection of the air passages. Unhealthy tonsils. can be prevented by maintaining the nutrition of the body at a high level, upled with attention to the hygiene the mouth and throat. Focal infecms of the intestinal tract.are clearly oidable by correct dieting, the proper use of exereise and the adoption of regular bowel habits, With such foods as milk, cod liver oil, oranges, lemons, peaches, tomatoes, onions, carrots, and the various greenleaved vegetables in season to supplement the meats and breads in the average dietary, it should not be a very difficult matter for most people to insure their children against focal. and other infections. The responsibility for the child’s future welfare. rests with the parent,