when conservatism rules both. That diet should receive particular attention from the osteopath is not strange, for his veneration of nature peculiarly fits him to realize the necessity of correct feeding. Probably no subject is more discussed or presents a wider range of opinion than diet. There is overfeeding and underfeeding; long intervals and short between feedings. There is the no breakfast and no supper plan, mixed diet and the vegetarian, uncooked foods, and one exclusively of milk, anything you want so long as you are hungry but chew it well, etc., ad. lib. All are represented by osteopaths in their following as they are from other professions, but probably this would more nearly represent the views of them as a school. In health, first, most people eat too much and do not thoroughly masticate and insalivate. This applies to all stations of society. Second, meat forms too large an item in the daily dietary. Third, there is not enough variety and the ration is not well balanced as to elements. Fourth, not enough care is used in preparation of foods. In illness, first, the stopping, complete or partial, of food until the system can take care of it; second, the giving of easily digested foods. The man who avoids violent extremes in diet as well as in other habits of life will usually last longest. It is to be hoped that some rational system can be evolved on which all factions may agree, for the present confusion of authorities is bewildering. The osteopath gives attention to hygiene, sanitation, exercise, environment, mental attitude, etc., as they may affect the welfare of his patient. Osteopathy can cure all curable diseases, for the same forces which will overcome one malady will overcome another when set in motion. Forces that produce a diseased condition will it normalized restore the established type. FOOTNOTES: [1] Littlejohn, (J. M.)—Journal of the Science of Osteopathy. [2] Encyclopedia Americana. [3] Booth—History of Osteopathy. [4] Journal of Osteopathy, May, 1905. [5] Principles of Osteopathy, p. 190. [6] Journal of the Science of Osteopathy, Dec. 15, 1900. [7] Osteopathic Calendar, 1900. [8] Reported, Portland, (Me.), Advertiser, Feb. 27, 1905. [9] Potter’s Materia Medica. [10] Teall—Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, Aug., 1903. [11] Tasker—Principles of Osteopathy, p. 110. [12] Allbutt’s System of Medicine. [13] Cyclopædia of Practical Medicine, June, 1906. [14] Rabagliati—Air, Food and Exercise, p. 129. OSTEOPATHIC ETIOLOGY AND PATHOLOGY Osteopathic Etiology