Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-07-22

Ordinarily when we speak of a per-
son being well nOurisbed we merely
think of one or two important factors
In the workings of the organism. One
may think that the digestive process
as pertaining to the stomach must be
In good condition, or perhaps he may
become experienced enough TO consider
that perfection of the whole digestive
system, of which the stomach is only
q part, is requisite TO the best nutrition
Of the body. Ii Is barely possible, how
ever, that one might only consider the
food supply of the body as the all-im-
portant element In the end 10 be OBJ
tanned. Hence the oft-repeated Ques-
ton, What shall i eati" or, IF could
only get my stomach TO work i would
become strong"
i do not say that these special
queries are not important, for indeed
they are. The only trouble is that
they are only limited part of the
process. The study of nutrition is not
merely the study of what we shall eat
or how the stomach will handle II,
but rather the study of the whole or.
ganism, and the making of it. The
study of nutrition begins with the prep
aration of food for the body and the
partaking of il. Next the work of the
digestive organs, as they reduce Ii 10
that condition so that the nutritive ele-
ment can be absorbed and taken into
the circulation. During its course In
the blood channels some of the vital
organs. especially the liver, produce
certain changes In the newly formed
products, which prepare some portions
of il for the tissues assimilation, and
other parts TO supply energy and force
10 the activities of the body.
The lungs bear an important relation
10 the same work, as they supply ma
terial which is of equal importance tC
the building and repairing process
The final and all-important step is the
actual assimilation by each tissue OF
the element appropriate for its OWL
use. 1t is success in all these steps
that furnishes the members of the body
with tissue and force; and a veal
place at any point will interfere with
the work and cause malnutrition
which may mean the loss of strength
and flesh, or ii may mean the deposit
of an abnormal amount of fat, or Other
local or general morbid growths.
In the hygiene of nutrition one must
study all these functions. In the prepa
ration OF food simplicity and taste are
points TO be emphasized. The more
simple the diet of nutritive food the
better IL can be adapted TO the uses OF
the body. The cooking of food is only
10 put IL in the best condition 10 be
handled by the digestive organs. Taste
Is an important factor, as II is the
main active stimulus in the digestive
work. Care should be taken, however
not 10 pervert IL, as then il becomes un.
safe as a guide. The hygiene of the
stomach is simple. When the right
foods have been properly prepared and |
properly eaten it passes our guardian
ship. The greatest point TO be urged
relative to the stomach Is non-interfer.
ence. Give ii is proper share OF the
nerve force-that is not actively using
the nerve force of the body In other
work while the digestive processes are
being started and also not eIhaustine
them before taking hearty meal. II
this precaution is taken II will take
care OF It's own work, provided its work
be not In excess OF the needs OF body. |.
The other part OF the digestive sp
paratus is alike faithful and capable. /
For the best action of the liver and the !
lungs good circulation is essential.
FIsA 4 4. -,
clothing that prevents the free flow Of
blood.
Overwork or underworld will inter !
fere with the trophlc nerves, and pre- |
vent their properly regulating tissue
nutrition. Mental worry or constant
overstrain by excessive work will ex-
haust nervous vitality and force and
incspacitate the nerves TO preside over
the function OF nutrition or any other
function OF the body.
OF course, IL is not necessary TO say
that all disslpsting habits, as the use
OF liquor and tobacco and all other like |
poisons. come first in power to under |
mine the nervous system.
From these suggestions we conclude
that for the best nutrition strict regard
should he paid TO the laws of hygiene
OF the nervous system, the circulation
with its vital organ, and also the dlges- |
tive system. and last but not least. the
hygiene OF the diet. LEARN HOW TO
LIVE.
DO not clog the system by an over
supply OF food Never eat unless hun |
cry. Never force yourself to eat
food because il has been recommended
as health food. Eat only such food
as is reliShed. BE temperate i'm eating
and there will be little cause for worry
as &c the effect of what you have
eaten.
Most OF The evils that befal us I'm
This world. Including premature old age
and early death are solely due to our
own ncglgenre.
Don't expect physics and ,onlcs TO
Keep you we'll II you neglect me laws
of hesitl, md hygiene.
You Guard Auaiusf RuroIarc