The Royal Road to Health; or, the Secret of Health Without DrugsTyrrell, Chas. A. (Charles Alfred)
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The Royal Road to Health; or, the Secret of Health Without Drugs
Tyrrell, Chas. A. (Charles Alfred)
Enema; Health; Health -- Popular works; Health promotion; Hygiene
For the first week, use the “Cascade” every night, the second week, each
alternate night; thereafter, as occasion seems to demand. Drink a glass
of hot water, not less than half an hour before each meal, especially
before breakfast. The breakfast should commence with a liberal amount of
good, ripe fruit, preferably oranges or grape fruit. This may be
followed by a small quantity of some good preparation of whole-wheat:
possibly, a lightly boiled or poached egg and a slice of crisp, dry
toast, or whole-wheat bread. Drink nothing with the food, but take a
glass of hot milk half an hour later. Good, lean beef or mutton, broiled
or baked, is easily digested, and may be eaten moderately at midday. If
faint between meals, take a glass of hot milk, with a raw egg beaten in
it. If the stomach is very sensitive, it is better to eat five or six
meals a day, of a few ounces, than to overtax the stomach. Masticate
every mouthful of food thoroughly, and practice deep breathing
assiduously, it is an important aid to digestion. This method of
treatment, if faithfully persisted in, will cure the worst case of
dyspepsia, with all its attendant misery.
RHEUMATISM.
Both chronic and acute rheumatism are diseases of the blood, due to an
excess of uric acid. The presence of this acid is due to excessive and
imperfect action of the liver. Imperfect nutrition and deficient
excretion are the primary causes, and the result is that the blood
becomes loaded with poisonous matter. The trouble manifests itself in
the joints, toes, ankles, knees or hands, but the seat of the disease is
elsewhere.
TREATMENT.
The first thing to be done is to promote the conversion of acid by
oxidation and increased activity of the liver. The best way to
accomplish this is by the daily use of the “Cascade,” first with hot
water, then with cool water, doubling the antiseptic tonic. Do this
twice a day for a week, then once a day for a month. Take a Turkish bath
daily for a time to restore the functions of the skin. Rub the disabled
joints with hot, oily applications, followed by massage and pressure
movements. The diet should consist largely of green vegetables, mutton
and whole wheat bread, or toast, eggs, milk and fruit. Avoid pastry and
starchy food, such as potatoes, beans and white bread. A cup of hot
water, not less than half an hour before breakfast, should not be
omitted.
This treatment will speedily cure the worst cases.
TYPHOID FEVER.
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