, is a serious mistake.
It assumes that the temporary increase in the action of the
heart is renewed vigor, and that some power is added to the
failing energies. This theory rests solely on the statement of
the patient that he feels better. In reality the exhaustion is
intensified, though covered up."--_Medical Pioneer._

"Deficiency of nutrition, of light and of pure air may be
mentioned as common causes of anaemia. * * * * * It is evident
that the first step in the treatment of this disease is to
remove the cause. If the cause is dyspepsia, this must receive
attention; if intestinal parasites, they must be dislodged; if
prolonged nursing, nursing must be interdicted; if too little
food, a larger quantity of nourishing, wholesome food must be
employed. Such simple and easily digested foods as eggs, poached
or boiled, boiled milk, kumyzoon, good buttermilk, puree of
peas, beans or lentils, boiled rice, well-cooked gruels and
other preparations of grains are suitable. Beef tea and extracts
are worthless. * * * * *

"A careful course of physical training is essential to securing
perfect recovery in cases of chronic anaemia due to indigestion,
or any other serious disturbance of the nutritive
processes."--DR. J. H. KELLOGG.

APPETITE, LOSS OF:--"There is often disinclination for food
because _it is not required_. Many cannot eat much breakfast,
because they have had a hearty supper. Or having had both a
hearty breakfast and luncheon, they feel but little desire for a
dinner of four or five courses. Generally the stomach is right
and the habits wrong. What is to be done then, for such lack of
appetite? Simply go without food until appetite comes.

"When ale or beer is taken regularly with meals the stomach
learns to expect them, and the food is not relished without
them. The appetizing power of beer and bitter ales is chiefly
due to the hop or other bitter ingredients which they contain.
When it seems necessary to assist the appetite temporarily, a
small quantity of simple infusion of hops may be taken.

"Sometimes appetite fails because of exhaustion of body and
mind. This may be nature's warning against overwork, and cannot
be neglected with impunity. Life will inevitably be shortened if
it is found necessary to rely upon the aid of alcohol in any
form in order to