The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-28
THE TIMEN DOCTOR.
lie Reviews Book That IL Worth Many
Times Its Weight in Gold,
HRALrn AND nYGIrNF.

The doctor received last week little
pamphlet called "Diet for HEALTH" writ
ten by celebrated physician In fnila'
delphia. IL Is very small, resembling II
size the one-cont fairy books we uscc
~ purchaSo IN enhanced, but IL IS null
tJm m parvO. and its wcigIt iu gold II
multiplied u hundred-f0ld. might give
sCme idea OF its worth.
The doctor thinks ne cannot render
greater service to his readers than by
giving "a resume OF this little work.
A. Time for Meals: As far as POSSIBLE
meals should be taken at regular hours,
and too long a period should not etapse
between any two meals. 4 person IN
health, accustomed 10 his regular meals,
will. when the proper time has passed,
foil TO experience his natural Zcst for
food. Sometimes the appetite f. alto
gcther wanting, at other times he eats
rNtnously without regard TO the taste
or character OF the food before him.
These pcculiarites are often more no
ticeable IN those who neglect 10 eat for
long periods. and many persons thus
lay the foundation for future illness by
disregard Of this caution. When a per-
son says he feels better without A certain
meal because he has a better appetite for
a later one you may be sure he will DE
IN the doctors hands shortly. provided
Dee does not sUCcomb suddenly 20 some
hidden brain trouble
b. Length Of Time Necessary for Eat
Ing. When food Is properly masticatcd IL
IS finely minced and acted upon by the
juice OF The mouth. This lakes time
and some persons arc so impatient that
they wash down tho food with large
quantities Of liquids, giving rise 10 iudi-
EcsuOn.
Liquids should be taken at tn close of
meals. Then they help the process OF
digestion. which requires water to perfect
H. Midway between the meals thirst oc-
ours. showing that intestinal digestion is
beginning 10 occur This Is because Wa
ter - being absorbed from the blood
20 take part In the process. and more is
required 10 maintain the balance. When
man eats IN moderation. masticates
his food properly. and takes a liberal
supply Of liquids towards the ond of his
meals. he VIII feel no discomfort fran
the food taken.
Z. Upon the Character OF the Food Taken
IN Depends the Activity OF Digestion.
Liquids and semi-solids. as a rule. being
more easily manipulated than solids. are
more quickly absorbed. The method Of
cooking influences the time for diges-
ton. Whatever the kind or character OF
food. IL should Doe eaten SLOWLY and the
starchy foods as bread. potatoes. and
the Ike called carbohydrates) thorough
~ fnasticated. Meats free from shreds
and properly cooked, may be eaten with
but comparatively little masucation.
The doctor has spoken before Of the
advantages OF the nitrogenous foods
meats. hsh. cheese &c1 over the cor
hchydrates The former confer staying
powers. give more strength. The hes.
d'et for efficient work. mental or physi-
cal. consists OF a fair proportion OF both
liead and meat. with this a person
may get tined, hut Is little rest or sleep
enables him TO begin another days work.
People living largely on carbohydrates
appear 10 be consttutionally tired and IL
IS for these that Nogood's Ayersparnla
and other patent medicines are recon-
nended. Persons addicted to this class
OF food are constantly complaining.
ID. As was said before. fluids should
FORM portion OF each meal. but the
Introduction and liberal use OF icc-water
has developed IA America a vast num-
Ter Il ice-water dyspeptics. Water with
head and potStocs makes one stout. but
ittength N not conferred. and those par-
taking OF such diet can neither run nor
walk at rapid rate for any considerable
distance.
hen water. tea or coffee is used to
help swallow the food. IL enters the stom-
aeh IN condition favorable to start fer
mentation. Thus We have an cNplana-
ton or the stuify. fuu uncomfortable
feeling often experienced after meals IL
Is due 20 the gases formed. Persisted In.
II gives rise 10 enlargement ana some
times paralysis OF tho muscle portion OF
the stomach and intestine and often
times the liver becomes involved
Il. Alcoholic ana malt liquors, like tea
and coffee delay rather than hasten
the processes OF digestion n the guam
rty Ia sunicient TO destroy the pepsin