How nature cures : comprising a new system of hygiene, also the natural food of man, a statement of the principal arguments against the use of bread, cereals, pulses, potatoes, and all other starch foods / by Emmet Densmore.

Date:
1892
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Credit: How nature cures : comprising a new system of hygiene, also the natural food of man, a statement of the principal arguments against the use of bread, cereals, pulses, potatoes, and all other starch foods / by Emmet Densmore. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh. The original may be consulted at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh.

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    Hot water soothes better than opium 26 One cause of constipation 27 Law universal in its action 28 Results of eating too much ......... 29 Dr. Hall’s cure for constipation 30 Value of herb tea cathartics • ... 31 A portable hot air bath 32 Office of perspiration 33 Further hygienic rules 34 CHAPTER V. DIAGNOSIS. Normal number of heart beats 36 Counting the pulse. A blood thermometer 37 Degree of heat showing danger ........ 38 Temperature of feet and head ........ 39 Value of diagnosis 40 CHAPTER VI. CONVALESCENCE. When to continue fasting 42 When to eat, and what food 43 Fruit, meat, and milk 44 Eggs and milk for vegetarians 45 Why water is the only wholesome drink 46 No stimulants. Much fresh air ........ 47 Exercise and sleep 48 Orthodox testimony 49 Doctors generally powerless 50 CHAPTER VII. TREATMENT FOR CHILDREN. Treatment for croup and diphtheria 52 Cow’s milk and woman’s contrasted ....... 53 Infant’s food—Mellin’s, etc. 54 Improper feeding makes fretful babes 55 / PART II. How to Get Well and Keep Well. CHAPTER I. PRINCIPLES OF NUTRITION. Why avoid starch foods 58 Fruit sugar better than starch 59