e bounds
of moderation, and what articles of food ought to be avoided. The
sensible effects arising from food unsuitable to the state of the
stomach are generally the following:--Disagreeable eructations,
accompanied with risings of food; uneasy or burning sensations of the
stomach; acidity; and these symptoms are often succeeded by headache and
dizziness or vertigo. The effects of an excessive quantity of food are
first felt by an uneasiness and oppressive fulness of the stomach. This
is succeeded by a general distension or fulness of the blood-vessels,
particularly about the head; general lassitude; sluggishness and dulness
of intellect, with a great aversion to mental effort. These sensations
are accompanied by a general uneasiness throughout the whole system,
with more or less pain. It also brings into exercise every unholy
temper. It makes people fretful, impatient, and peevish. The best
disposition may be ruined by the improper indulgence of the appetite. I
have been particular in describing these symptoms, because people are
often subject to many uncomfortable sensations, for which they cannot
account, but which might be traced to this source. A large share of our
unpleasant feelings probably arises either from the improper quality, or
excessive quantity, of the food taken into the stomach. And the bounds
of moderation are more frequently exceeded by all classes of people,
than many imagine. But for a more full examination of this subject, I
must again refer you to the works of judicious writers on health, and
the means of preserving it. This is a matter so intimately connected
with the sphere of a lady's influence, that every female should give it
a thorough investigation.

Carefully observe those articles of food which you find injurious, and
avoid them. Observe, also, as nearly as you can, the _quantity_ which
agrees with your stomach, and see that you never exceed it. Take no food
between your regular meals. The stomach is employed from three to five
hours in digesting a meal; if more food is taken during that time, it
disturbs and impedes digestion, and makes it more laborious. And, after
one meal is digested, the stomach needs rest before another is taken. In
connection with these general hints, attention to the two following
rules will generally be sufficient:

(1.) Avoid highly seasoned food, fresh bread, heating condiments, and
stimulating drinks.

(2.) Select the simplest dishes, and make your meal o