The Monticellonian., 1905-11-02
THE SCIENCE OF LIVING.
pr. George F. Butler Tells How to Eat ard How to As
 simulate.

Dr. George F. Butler, medical super
 intendent of the Alma Springs Sani
 tarium. Alma. Mich, in the Oe tober number of How to Live gives some interesting as well as sensible rules for acquiring and keeping health He says: Without we eat and drink, we die, The provocative to do both rests with the appetite, which. in process of time becomes a very uncertain guide: for the palate will often induce a desire and relish fer that which is most misehieyeus and indigestible The old saving of eat what you like is now summed by everybody of % years experience. Still. without appetite, it is q very difficult affair to subsist-for the pleas ure depends chiefly upon the relish. The relish may become, as has been stated. vitiated one, but it is quite possible 10 make the stomach, by a little forbearance and practice. as -enamored of what is wholesome and nutritious, as of that which is hurtful, and not concoctible.'
 Again he says "The delicate should feed carefully, not abundantly; it is not quantity which nourishes, but only that which assimilates
 Be careful of your digestion" is the keynote of the doctors argument He says: Health in man, as in other animals depends upon the proper per formance of all the functions These functions may be shortly said to be three: t11 tissue change: t2) re moval of waste: t3) supply of new material. For the activity of man, like the heat of the fire by which he cooks his food, is maintained by combustion: and just as the fire may be prevented from burning brightly by improper disposition of the fuel, or imperfect supply of air, and as it will certainly go out if fresh fuel is not supplied. aud may be choked by its own ashes, so mans activity may be lessened by imperfect tissue change, and may be put an end to. by an insufficient supply of new material and imperfect removal of waste prod ucts
 We should see to il that free elim- ination is maintained, for the ashes must be kept out of the system in or der to have good health. The skin, kidneys and bowels must do their eliminative work properly If the bowels occasionally become torpid, try to regulate them with exercise and proper food, such as fruits, green vegetables. salads. cereals, corn, whole wheat or graham bread, fish, poultry, light soups. etc. Plenty of water is also valuable, and a glass full of cold or hot water the first thing upon ris- ing in the morning will aid much in overcoming constipation. Regular habit, cold baths, and massage are very efieaeious. In case the consti- patton does not yield to these hygi. .enic measures, some simple, harmless laxative may be required, such as Cali fornia Syrup of Figs-a non-irritating preparation of senna in fig syrup Laxative mineral waters are bene- fcial in some cases but not to be em- ployed continually.
 Above all be an optimist, keep the heart young. Cultivate kindness, cheerfulness and love. and do not for get that we shall pass through this world but once Any good thing. therefore, that we do. or any kind ness that we show to any human be- ing. les us do it now. Let us not defer it or neglect it, for we shall not pass this way again.