Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-12-21
CLUB NOTES.

CLUB NOTES..
West ChaZy.-Dr. David H. Reeder,
Laporte, Ind.-Dear Doctor: have de-
cided to ask your advice through this
paper which have been taking for two
years. Ny victuals do not seem to do me
any good. feel weak all the time and
am dizzy and nervous, especially at
night l know I have dyspepsia, for
have all the symptoms. My heart often
palpitates especially when I walk up
stairs or work hard. My doctor adj
vised me to take laxative steadily.
am taking salt and water before each
meal This relieves the distress in my
stomach for time at first. Some doc
tors tell me have catarrh of the stom-
ach. Will you kindly tell me what you
think of my case and what will help me?
Sincerely, G. B.
Yours is a typical case of dyspepsia
and may arise from any one of several
causes. Improper food, bad combina-
tions of food, drinking while eating, or
insufficient masticatlon, tea, coffee or
bad teeth. OF all of the causes enumer-
ated, lack of thorough mastication is
the most prolific cause of dyspepsia.
When food is not chewed quite thor
oughly a person is very likely to over
eat. If you have never thought of this
before, try it. Chew each morsel Of
your food until there is nothing left
upon which to chew. The food has be-
come liquid like and digestion is already
taking place. The alkaline secretion
commonly called saliva begins to di-
gest the starchy substances at once and
change them into dextrine and grape
sugar. A portion of it is then pressed
directly into the circulation giving inn
mediate nutrition and strength. The
balance having been thoroughly pre-
pared for the stomach is readily digest
ed and on account of the process of d.
gestion having commenced so quickly,
the clamoring for food ceases and q
smaller quantity is required to satisfy
and nourish.
When food is not properly prepared
for the stomach or too much is eaten,
it is liable to lie heavily in the stom-
ach. The gastric juices cannot readily
have access to the chunks or large I'M
chewed portions and as result the heat
of the body causes fermentation. gas
is formed which distends the stomach,
causing pressure against the diaphragm
and heart, leading many to believe they
have heart disease. Palpitation of the
heart is a very distressing thing, but is
not necessarily an indication OF a weak
or diseased heart, but simply means that
the food is not digested. Fermentation
takes place and the gas causes all the
trouble. 1t is true that in some cases
the gastric juices are not properly Sc
creted or they are insufficient. In such
cases a digestant may be required for
short time, but not often Is it neces-
sary. There are many prepared char
coal tablets which relieve palpitation
almost instantly. No liquids should be
taken while eating, but st least two
quarts of water should be drunk during
each "a hours. Compound gentian strip,
the herb remedy, will aid in cure and
relieve the catarrhal condition of the
bowels.
All readers of this publication are at
liberty to inquire for any information
pertaining to the subject of health. Ad-
dress all communications to the Home
Health club or DR.. David H. Reeder, La
porte. Ind, with name and address in
full and at least four cents in postage.