Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-07

10 OGCupdtiOn, WHICH IIdhtS TIE
hour short and leaves the nervous sys-
tenn in a satisfied state
In many cases the idler is a neuropath.
for one of the symptoms of neurasthenia
is unfitness for prolonged work. This
fashionable maady" is an exhaustion
of the cerebral cell, the fatigue of the
entire organism. 1t is therefore logical
to apply to sloth the rational treatment
of neurasthenia.
This is the course of cure:
First Regulate, as the monks do. the
employment Of the "a hours; that is the
condition of intellectual peace, giving the
mind the great power derived from self
discipline.
second--subJeet the patient to an ali
mentary regimen in order to get rid of
the weight in the stomach, congestive
pressure. sleeplessness after meals, and
alterations of cerebral excitement and
depression. which are caused by slow d-
gestion. Men of feeble win are frequent
Iy men of slow digestion also, besides.
the mind of anybody who has red face
, on leaving the table. breathes short and
feels burning sensation in the aesopha-
gus. will be cloudy and confused.
Ihird-Regular sleep, without night
mare dreams, the sleep that repairs, must
be restored to nervous persons.
Fourth-It is important to procure such
tonics for them as will progressively re-
store, not momentarily strengthen, the
constant tension of the muscles, giving
yiger at the disposal and command OF
the will.
The indolent person going to the ply
stefan generally has no leisure for the
open air cure. but must be treated where
he is, and especially with the prescrip-
| ton of course of daily action
At Z o'clock-Rise; intellectual work
one hour and a half
| From S.3o-Breakfast; reading of news
papers and letters.
10 o'clock-work again an hour and a
half
| 1L30-Rest
| Noon-Luncheon; half an hours rest
, and three quarters of an hours walk.
Afternoon-Devote to ordinary occupa-
tons, visits. business matters
o'clock-Dinner, rest and walking
| Go to bed at fixed hour within con-
venient limits
Insomnia often comes from lack of
mental activity in the daytime.
II the patient has been nervous for
| long time. especially II the digestion is
bad let him take heed of food regimen
| Injurious Foods-Fresh bread. soups.
| sauces, spiced dishes, high" game,
heavy fish, shell fish, raw salads. rad
! ishes, vinegar, tomatoes, fatty foods:
! fried foods. cabbages. caulifower. as
paragus, sweets, pastry, milk foods, raw
| fruit Except peaches and grapes)
| Foods recommended = Toasted bread.
[ cold, rasped crust of bread, eggs. lean
| ham, light fish, white and red meats,
oroiled or roasted. rather rare. in mod
(, crate quantity; purees of green peas,
dry peas. lentils. potatoes. purees of
| cooked salad (cress. chicory and lettuce,
endive and celery. For dessert: Crack
ers; preserves, not too sweet; ripe peach
| es and grapes; Gruyere cheese. Do not
| season highly
| The animal must be put In good condi-
tion for mental work Darwin was GER
tainly neuropath, but, absorbed by the
idea of the origin of species. was en-
| abled to accomplish an enormous amount
of work owing to his habits of labor. A
great man differs from a neuropath only
| in that his fixed idea is noble and his
habits are excellent. He does not waste
or destroy his strength all his energies
| are utilized with uniformity and perse-
| veranee toward special object. In life
| IL Is frequently possible to substitute
| e,,i. a. 'psuiu opsession anu
Tssa =, ~ i''Ssia pie N'hi's
,a.i,, 'i'e pss e''o'os'e"' treatment q
| 70 eonstrain a feeble brain to the OBJ
session OF good idea is not superhu-
J man LABOR FOR one who goes about it
/ adroitly Help your friend or patient to
choose an employment really in con-
formity with his yoeation-embellish the
idea with every gem of hope that can be
hung on 1t; contentment with ones self.
WORLDLY Importance, fame and fortune