n is caused by the lack of gelatigenous food,
which the blood must convey to this tissue wherever it exists in the
body.

It is obvious that any degeneration which may affect the intestinal
duct, the bladder or other organs which contain gelatine in their
composition will require gelatigenous regeneration.

The principal forms of disease which may affect the organs in question
are those which have been discussed under catarrhal diseases (Section
VI). The acute and chronic forms of stomach and intestinal disease,
especially, belong to this group, and have consequently received special
attention. The treatment of this question in my work, "Regeneration" or
"Dare To Be Healthy," Chapter X, A and B, will answer, in detail the
questions of those who desire more enlightenment on this most vital and
intricate subject.

_Therapy._

_Diet_: These forms include all catarrhal disease mentioned under VI. A,
also all inflammatory conditions of the stomach and intestines, in their
acute form. As far as the latter are concerned, the suitable lists of
diet will be found under Forms II, III, IV, V and VI. Regarding the same
diseases in the chronic form, the special diet lists are given under
Forms IV, V and VI. In addition the following suggestions will be
helpful:

_Diseases of the Stomach and Intestines._

These prescriptions of diet serve especially for the diseases of the
stomach and intestines. In most cases a prescription for the rational
preparation of food is such as only the hygienic physician is able to
give. Food for persons suffering from diseases of the stomach, must be
selected individually according to their idiosyncrasies. In one case the
stomach must be prevented from doing too much; in another case it must
be stimulated. In one case the object is to fatten; in another, to
remove fat. In some cases the physician prescribes food which will
retard the movement of the bowels, in other instances, the patient
requires food that will promote such movement. The diet for patients
with fever must be different from the diet for convalescing patients.
People suffering from diabetes require a peculiar preparation of their
food. Not everything that is good for an adult will be beneficial to a
child. The digestibility of many foods depends upon their preparation.
The value of food for patients can be judged rightly from but one
standpoint, that of digestibility.

The fundamental principles governing the nourishment for patie