The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-12-09
THE SCIENCE or LIvlNo.
Dr.. George ,. Butler Tells How e
Fat and How to A.
eimilate.

Dr.. George r. Butler. medical super.
intendent Of the Alma Springs Sani-
tarium, Alma, Mich, in the Oc-
tober number Of "Fiow to Live" gives
some interesting - well ~ 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 .
very uncertain guide; for the palate
will often induce desire ana relish
for that which Is most mischievous
and indigestible. The old saying Of
eat what you like is now Stunned
by everybody Of 20 years. experience.
Still, without appetite, It Is . very
dificult affair to subsist-for the pleas
ure depends chiefly upon the relish.
The relish may become. as has been
stated. . vitiated one, but 1t IS quite
possible to make the stomach. BY .
little forbearance and practice. a.
enamored Of what II 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-
Torrance of all the functions. These
functions may be shortly said to be
three: (1) tissue change; (2). re-
moval Of waste; go supply Of new
material. For the activity Of man,
like the heat Of the IRE by which
he cooks his food. Is maintained by
combustion; and just as the IRE may
be prevented from burning brightly
Ivy improper disposition Of the fuel,
or imperfect supply Of air, and a. 1t
will certainly go out II fresh fuel is
not supplied. and may be choked by
fits 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.
I'VE should sec to 1t that free elm
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 flrst thing upon ris-
ing in the morning win aid much In
overcoming constipation. Regular
habit. cold baths, and massage are
very eficacious. 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 SIENNA in 1g syrup
Laxative mineral waters are bene-
fetal in some cases, but not to be en-
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. let us do 1t now. Let US not defer
1t or neglect it. for We shall not pas
this way again."