if by magic; there has not been the slightest touch
of rheumatism or neuralgia for at least three years the liver is
now an unknown quantity, the dyspepsia is a thing of the past,
and, most important of all, the cancer symptoms are entirely
gone, and in their place has come an abounding health, vigour and
vitality that is marvellous. The years seem to have "rolled back
in their flight"; all the centres of life are rejuvenated; and
the hopes, feelings and aspirations of youth sway me now as they
did nearly half-a-century ago. Work, mental or physical, is a
perfect pleasure, and to feel fatigue is almost unknown.

What a glorious gift life really is has never been realised till
now, and the wealth of the Indies would not induce me to go back
to the flesh-pots, or live on cooked foods again. This diet gives
two important advantages: firstly, the elimination of all excess
of starchy matter prevents the formation of needless fat, and,
secondly, the entire absence of artificially sweetened food
removes one of the main causes of over-eating.

Will people ever learn that fat, instead of being a sign of
health, is the very reverse, that every ounce of superfluous
adipose tissue means more work for the heart, diminished
vitality, lessened energy, and, when excessive, is not only a
distinct menace to longevity, but to life itself?

I never take more than two meals a day and very often only one,
which consists of raw vegetables, nuts, olive oil and unfired
bread; the second meal, when required, is a simple fruit salad.

When a vegetarian the writer lived for years on a shilling a
week; it costs rather more now, the oil, nuts, fruit and bread
being more expensive than beans, rice, meal, etc., but the
difference is so trifling that it is not worth talking about.

Whilst "Fletcherising," deep breathing, distilled water, olive
oil, fasting, saltless food, the open-air life, regular exercise,
etc., were valuable allies, it was not until the powerful aid of
uncooked food was invoked that the real benefits began to appear
and life became a real joy. Yours, etc.,

JOHN REID, M.B., C.M.

HEALTH QUERIES.

_Under this heading our contributor, Dr Valentine Knaggs, deals
briefly month by month, and according as space permits, with questions
of general interest to health seekers and others._

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