Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-12

old age. and the fear of many Pc sons
that by eating little they may lose stength
is entirely unfounaed
Meat and Eggs
In the matter of food, my recipe for lon
sevity will strike. / am afraid, the Ameri-
can people in a weak spot The most I'M
poTtant advice is refrainment from large
quantities of meat and eggs. The latter,
when eaten in large quantities or contiru-
ously every day for the three meals, or
even for two meals. are as destructive to
length of life as the regular ana free con-
sumption of alcohol. In fact, nc matter
what kind of food is taken. the quantity
should be small The human body can live
and thrive and work hard Il surprisingly
small quantity of nourishment. Great mod
Grafton in eating is, therefore, one of the
keys that unlock the doors of long livirg.
AS to the food accessories. alcohol is
quite unnecessary for most persons, and
ought to be avoided entirely. excepting in
the smallest quantities. The abuse of al
coEol is to be regarded as highly injuri-
Gus.
Tea, Coffee and Tobacco.
Little tea and coffee will go long way.
These liquids should be taken moderately
and in a diluted condition.
The use of tobacco in any form is con-
sidered injurious to the system, the poison
acting particularly the stomach and
heart. The majority of men. however,
derive certain amount OF comfort from
using tobacco and therefore may take 1t in
snail quantities.
Great temperance in all these things,
when they used at all, will prevent the
shortening of life that comes from their
fIe
AS the nervous system exercises great
power on all the functions of the body,
it ought to be kept in healthy cond-
ton, by regular mental work and judi
ciouS occupations. The fear often express
ed that steady mental work is likely to
wear out the brain too soon. is entirely
unfounded. The wearing out theory is
wrong we'll for mental for physical
work, both of which may be continued in
old age.
Weii-directed mental work assists the
nutrition of the brain in a similar way as
action of muscles promotes its nutrition.
Work is the best preventive of mental de-
preston and the most powerful promoter
Of a cheerful mental frame, contented
mind sympathy and hope. which exercise a
highly beneficial effect on every function
OF the body.
Keep the Mind Busy.
Fat and equity idlers. who are afraid of
death. should study zoology, chemistry or
some other science. Lord Salisbury WAS
one of the most enthusiastic chemists in
England. Bismarck and Gladstone, Crispi
and others were statesmen; Pope Leo XIII
had the care of his great church on his
mind; Darwin, Spencer, Huxley, Secchi,
Dalton and a hundred other scientists and
philosophers lived to an old age although
they were physically complaining almost
their entire lives.
Inseparable from the functions of the
brain sleep is most essential, which is to
some people So dear tiat they sleep away
more than half of their lives. Too much
sleep is injurious, causing sluggishness OF
mental and physical functions siowness OF
circulation and Degeneration of the small
arteries of the brain. From five and a half
10 seven hours of sleep is sufficient for an
adult
The skin ought to be kept in healthy
and vigorous condition by the daily BATH
cold if the weather is good.
The simple way to live to an old age ana
in health, to continue preservation OF Intel
lisent activity and happiness, consists In a
careful attention and practice OF the many
rules herein laid down.