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Vitality Supreme
·
Bernarr Macfadden
104
Cathartics
are
always
to
be
condemned.
The
ordinary
cathartic
or
laxative
acts
by
reason
of
its
irritating
qualities.
As
a
rule
it
abstracts
the
water
from
the
intestinal
walls,
and
the
adjacent
tissues,
and
the
ultimate
effect
is
to
leave
one
in
worse
condition
than
before.
Those
who
have
been
accustomed
to
the
drug
treatment
of
constipation,
usually
find
the
condition
growing
continuously
more
stubborn.
Larger
and
larger
doses
of
the
cathartic
must
be
taken
to
secure
results
until
the
function
is
practically
paralyzed.
There
could
be
no
greater
mistake.
If
some
laxative
is
required
and
sand
cannot
be
used,
the
best
remedy
is
ordinary
table
salt.
Stir
up
a
level
teaspoonful
in
a
glass
of
water
and
drink
it.
This
has
a
mild
laxative
action.
Or
take
daily
two
to
four
tablespoonfuls
of
ordinary
bran
in
a
glass
of
water.
This
bran
may
also
be
stirred
into
soups
and
cereals
or
mixed
with
whole-wheat
flour
when
making
bread.
Olive
oil
also
should
be
used
freely.
As
an
emergency
treatment,
however,
the
enema
is
most
satisfactory,
and
when
employed
it
is
best
to
do
it
thoroughly.
I
do
not
advocate
the
regular
and
continuous
use
of
this
measure.
One
should
not
come
to
depend
upon
it.
A
natural
action
is
desirable,
and
this
can
invariably
be
brought
about
by
a
proper
diet,
as
above
suggested,
by
exercise
and
by
a
sufficient
amount
of
water.
The
enema
or
colon-
flushing
should
be
used
only
when
absolutely
necessary,
though
in
case
of
acute
disease,
where
rapid
purification
is
essential,
the
enema
is
imperatively
demanded,
and
no
household
should
be
without
an
outfit
for
giving
this
treatment.
Marker
Marker
Fine marker
White-out
Fine white-out
Circle
Paint
Unmarker
Hand
Scalpel
Dice
Sieve
Purify
Undo
Redo
Start over
