The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1869-08-05


obtained from the stomach Of the OK.
Fourth, the bile and pancreatic fluid may
also undergo similar changes. either In
quantity or quality, with similar results.
And fifth, one, two, or more ofthese con-
| ditions may be, and often are combined
| in a given case of Indigestion. But IN
either or all of them, the result Is, that
the food will remain in the stomach I'M
digested, or slightly acted upon until fer
mentation has taken place, resulting IN
acidity or 'theartburn," with generation
of gas, eructations, fatulence, heaviness
at the stomach, sense Of fitness, etc.
Hence invariably, in any or all OF these
conditions, in addition to whatever may
be necessary to remove the cause, as
temporary measure to correct the acidlty,
an alkaii-either soda, magnesia, or lime
water-should be taken, and repeated as
often as this supervenes.
And last, but not least, in promoting
and sustaining high standard of health,
an active condition of the skin is iudis-
pensable. In view of its relation to the
mucus membrane lining the alimentary
cana, and the sympathy existing between
them, it is by no means strange that the
latter should be greatly Influenced by
whatever influences the former, and rice
uersa. The fact that an individual can
survive but few seconds only, with the
entire surface OF the body covered with a
coat of varnish. or any other impervious
substance, very strikingly illustrates the
Importance of cleanliness. Indeed,
cleanliness of the skin, as a condition of
health, is equally requisite as cleanliness
Of the victuals to be received into the
stomach; and they who do not see to the
former, will scarcely attend to the latter
Hence, an occasional bath is not only
grateful and sort of luxury, but indis-
pensable, In removing the decayed mate
rial that would otherwise adhere to the
surface and act like the coat of varnish j;
| as large amount-nearly one-third- of
the waste, or effete matter, has to be car
ried off through the action of this impor-
| tant emuctory. the skin. A simple wash
ing however in soft water, and rubbing
with a coarse towel-say, once or twice a
week, or thrice at most. as too often vii
remove the oily substance secreted by the
sebaceous follicles necessary to soften the
skin and keep it natural-will answer
| every purpose.
Finally, certain amount of exercise
| also contributes to health, and to the
healthy activity of the digestive function,
and cannot with impunity be dispensed
with. 1t increases oxidation. facilitates
disintegration and separation of the worn
out material, renders active the circula-
ton, and gives compactness and tone to
all the tissues. Indeed, an Individual
might as reasonably expect to be nour-
ished and kept healthy upon scanty and
poor quality of food, as with too little, or
no exercise f; and those whose business
occupations afford them none, should see
to it and take frequent recreations in the
way Of walks, or games, or buggy rides,
as regularly as they take their meals, and
he who neglects this, need not complain
of dyspepsia, or of his food lying heavy
in his stomach The beneficial results
of long jcurnies with the consequent
| change of diet, climate, etc, often resor-
ted to by dyspeptics, verify the truth of
this.
| Of course the requisite temperature of
the surface is to be preserved by appro-
pirate clothing; and should the bowels
become sluggish, or torpid, some mild
aperient, or the substitution of coarse for
fine bread, may be resorted to with adj
vantage. By the by, this is an item of
great value; and to give it emphasis,
without seeking to pass as theologian
either, we boldly venture the opinion
without fear OF contradiction, that there
Is no safer or better way to get through
the world easy, and to get to heaven
which is the great desideratum with all
than to keep the mind cool, (tranqulD
the conscience clear and the bowels
open.
Much more might be said, though it
would be difficult to sag less but as these
articles have already been extended be-
yond expectations, with our thanks Mr..
Editor, for the invitation to your excel
lent columns so kindly extended, We close
with this article.