The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-07-07

In these circumstances with the newt
able consequence of brain exhaus ton.
Of course, the man who rides to
hounds, tramps over the moors and so
on, can consume large quantities with
out hurt 1t is the city man. with much
brain work and little muscle exercise
who suffers. Some doctors ascribe
much of the nervous debility of the
present day to the high standard of
living that prevails. We are apt to be
deceived by our Stomachs, which are
the most tolerant and accommodating
OF organs. The stomach will take in
a much greater quantity of food than
is needed for the maintenance of nutri-
tive equilibrium. This excess will be
passed on to the, system generally,
where 1T is really in the way Gout
is by no means the worst result for
1t gives unmistakable warning But.
when the blood becomes overloaded
with foul products without producing
any well-marked symptoms, the brain
is gradually poisoned and rendered un-
tit for work. If the individual then
goes on eating freely and working
hard he is in imminent danger of
nervous breakdown. OF course. there
is the converse state of affairs In the
underfed we have hysteria.
Probably the main cause of the prev
alent nervous prostration is the high
pressure at which all business is car
ried on in these days. The busy man
has not time to think of himself I'm
noticed the brain exhaustion creeps
slowly on. And, when it is perceived,
heorlc measures are necessary. A trifle
lost in sleep each night does not excite
alarm put there is gradual break
down of the nervous system, which at
length manifests itself imperatively.
1t is not that work that Injuries. It is
work done under excitement Hope
stimulates the heart; fear depresses it.
Excitement should be avoided by
all who wish to preserve their mental
integrity. 1t prevents man from see
Ing that the safe limit of work has
been passed. If work must necessar-
lily be done under excitement. then fire.
quent and long periods of rest are es-
sential. This feeling should be kept
under perfect control. There is a great
power of inhibition in the will to be
obtained by practice. Anger, anxiety
and other emotions should be banished
by the man who wants to enjoy neutral
health
Business cares have to be avoided
out of business hours If one desires to
accomplish his utmost when at work.
II is essential to study ones brain and
learn how to get the greatest possible
amount of work out of it with the
least possible strain Some can do
recreation and rest; but there are 9TH
ers SO constituted that such systematic
dlVlslon of the day is impossible for
them, and they must work when they
can.
Variety of work is said to be equiv
alent to rest. But probably this is
true only of great men, The ordinary
mortal has limited supply of brain
energy, and it is soon used up. How to
recognize approaching nervous break
uoWn is an important matter. One of
the trst signs is fatigue of mind or
pody coming on more readily than
usual. Making a calculation or writ
ing letter may prove quite a tiresome
business. Sleeplessness is generally
troublesome, and WEAKNESS commences
early in the day. There is a disposi-
tlon to put things off till the morrow,
and some difficulty in keeping close to
an argument. Most things that were
easy before become a trouble. And
the most unpleasant of all symptoms Ia
UNDUE self eonsciousness. One fancies
that something odd is to be perceived
In nlm, and that people look at him
cur1ously. Unrest and unsteadiness
are characteristic symptoms.
No doubt many people suffer from
all these things throughout their whole
iives owing to the possession of a
Iraglle, nervous system. 1t is where a
man passes from mental robustness to
this shaky condition that he ought To
consider the transition a warming.
The remedy is rest and change. But
the holiday must give pleasure, or IL
does no good. Happiness is a mental
stimulant, and the manner of obtain
ing 1t is important. For some, hunting.
nshing or yachting is best. For others.
cycling or walking. Cards and billiards.
the theater, and even the picture gall
leries and museums are not to be de-
spised. A month at hydro, or a fort
night at one of the religious houses that
receive guests, is very soothing. An
ocean voyage cannot be beaten, in
some cases, but to many people it
proves too monotonous. Much exertion
is not always good, for it entails con-
siderable nerve-wear.
Tobacco is the subject of medical
dispute, but all agree that in the early
hours of the day it is bad; while after
dinner it soothes the mind and in
directly promotes thorough digestion.
Much of 1T weakens the heart and pro-
duces dyspepsia. Better than cure ia
prevention, and a great step toward
this desirable end is taken when we
use measures to render our days work
less xhausting.-London Correspond
ence New York Commercial.