The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-10-25

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both in extravagant quantities and
poorly chosen combinations, are re-
sponsible for most of the discomforts
Of collaborating. Wrong combine
atoms of even the best foods pro-
duce disturbances in the digestive
tract which are not alone harmful
to the mother but even more so to
the tender growth, entrusted to her
care by the Creator.
If you have not made study OF
food science for your own better.
ment before this wonderful event Of
your life, do not neglect to do so
now if you appreciate tie great OPP
portunity before you create a new
being, perfect in body and mind, I'M
hampered by weaknesses which you
alone can give to it.
The size of the child can be con-
trolled by reducing the amount of
weight-producing foods, such as the
fats and carbohydrates, j. e., sugars
and starches. The wise woman will
watch her weight and see that it
does not go above normal, as the
baby will gain excess weight of
fatty nature at the same time and
will have difficulty in emerging into
the outside world with this handi-
cap.
The foods most needed are the
blood and nerve building ones, such
as the succulent non-starchy vege-
tables, both cooked and raw. Next
in Importance is a moderate quantity
Of the protein eleTents found in
lean meats, eggs, cheese, nuts, fish,
etc. Fruits should be used with
caution until it is understood how
not to combine them with other
foods.
Flatulence, at this time, will create
many unpleasant symptoms and the
pressure on the baby of the gas pro-
duced, will interfere with its normal
growth. Wrong combinations of
food must be avoided if the digestive
tract is not to be battle ground of
conflicting elements which would be
good food if used judiciously. On
ions, garlic, dry beans, cabbage, and
all such combustible vegetables must
be eliminated, for they invariably
produce such disturbances no matter
how they are used.
The expectant mother must study
her diet problems conscientiously,
for her duty and opportunity is two
fold. If she does this she will be
amply repaid with the first smile
from her perfect baby and knowl-
edge that she has not betrayed the
trust imposed in her by Divine
Providence.
Questions and Answers
Question: A Reader writes:
"Your articles are most interesting
and educational. We certainly think
them full of good suggestions and
common sense. Will you kindly state
what is meant by the following: "A
colon bordering on diverticulosis.'
~ What are some of the causes
Of colitis? (2) Should one suffer-
ing from colitis be on diet? II so.
will you kindly suggest what one
should refrain from eating? (3)
Do you think colonic irrigations are
very helpful?"
Answer: This simply means that
pockets are forming in the colon in
which food lodges, where it decom-
poses and putrefies more readily.
ID Wrong food, too much food, bad
combinations, and everything which
can produce constipation. (2) Diet
is, the only cure, and no special
queer" foods are necessary. Just
follow the diet recommended in my
weekly menus. (3) The daily enema
is perhaps the best single treatment
that can be given for colitis. In
severe cases, two or three enemas
daily should be used, and at least one
enema taken over period Of several
weeks. They are always helpful
and can be no more harmful than
washing the face as long as you
use only plain water.
Question: Boy of II writes: 81
have had pimples for about a year.
MY weight is about right, but /
drink cream to get little heavier.
Could too much cream, butter, or
tomatoes be the cause?"
Answer: Certain kinds of pimples
are no doubt caused by the use of
too much oil and fat. Try a diet
free from butter, milk, cream, and
the Tat Of meat and see if your skin
trouble does not clear up.
Question:: K. L. asks: "What
causes a child to grind its teeth in
its sleep?"
Answer: The common cause is
from Indigestion, but sometimes
stomach or intestinal worms are
| responsible.