has a world-wide reputation, and is extensively used both in medical
treatment and in the domestic menage wherever it is desirable to administer
nourishment without taxing the digestive organs. It is especially valuable
in cases of gastric catarrh or ulceration. Recipes for Plasmon Jelly, &c.,
will be found pp. 98, 110, &c.
Though in the near future dairy products may be largely superseded by those
of the nut family, there are still many who will prefer ordinary cow's milk,
if only that can be obtained pure, free from germs, and unadulterated. Such
is to be found, we are glad to learn, in the Sterile Dry Milk supplied by
the
West Surrey Dairy Co.,
who have succeeded, after much careful experiment and testing, in producing
milk which in the process of preparation has been deprived of no element
save germs and water. The simple addition of warm water, therefore, is all
that is needed to restore it to the condition of new milk. Having lost
nothing of its nutritive value, grape sugar, or organic salts, it forms a
safe and valuable food for infants, and should do much to lessen the dangers
of feeding by hand. It may be had Full cream, Half-cream, or "Separated,"
so that the most delicate digestion can be suited. Besides its use for
infants and invalids, it can enter into the composition of any food where
milk is ordinarily used, or where additional nutriment is desired. It may
be added either dry or diluted--as most convenient. One strong point in its
favour is that there is no danger of its turning sour or going bad in any
way--the constant danger with fresh milk; but, of course, only the quantity
required for immediate use should be diluted at one time. This Milk Powder,
also compressed Tablets, can be got from all Health Food Stores, as also
from most grocers and warehousemen. If any difficulty, it can be had from
Headquarters, in small packets at a trifling extra cost, and in larger
quantities carriage paid.
"Wallacite Reg. 'P.R.' Specialties."
In various parts of book, readers will have noticed commendatory reference
to several "Wallacite" goods, and I would here urge that all seeking a pure,
wholesome dietary in health or sickness, should give them a trial. The
range of foods is practically unlimited, every requirement of health or
palate being suited, but all alike composed of pure, wholesome ingredients,
guaranteed free from such deleterious substances or adulterants as yeast,
chemicals, artificial colouring matter, mineral salt, &c. The variety of
biscuits and cakes ranges from the plainest sorts, to suit the dyspeptic or
ascetic, to the most delectable dainties for afternoon tea, not forgetting
Oaten Shortcakes to specially delight the "Canny Scot." Nor need any one be
at a loss to obtain supplies, for, besides the various Health Food Depots
mentioned (see inside front cover), customers can obtain 5s. worth of cakes
and biscuits carriage paid to any part of the United Kingdom, direct from
headquarters, 466 Battersea Park Road, London.
Besides the "Bakery" products there are many additions to one's resources
generally. There is "Stamina" Food for infants invalids, and, curiously
enough, athletes. It is exceedingly palatable for general use in puddings,
pancakes, &e., while gruel can be prepared in a few minutes. Use one part
"Stamina" Meal to four parts of fast-boiling liquid, stock, milk and water,
&c.; simmer five minutes, and it is ready.
In the Pale Roasted Coffee one has coffee at its best, without the harmful
properties of the ordinary article. Thus, with a selection from the other
"P.R." dainties, including some pure fruit preserves, cocoanut or raisin nut
cheese, &c., &c., one can have not only a "Physical Regeneration Breakfast
Table," but a "P.R." store-room complete in itself.
There are many other Health Foods, &c., to which one would like to call
attention, but space admits of only one--Nut Oil with Extract of Malt ought
entirely to supersede the cod liver oil horror. Since a much larger
percentage of nut oil can be incorporated--30 per cent. or over, as against
10 per cent. to 15 per cent., which is the most that can be tolerated of
the nauseous cod liver oil--its tonic and up-building properties are much
greater. Any chemist will compound it, but it can now be had ready for use
from Messrs Mapleton at the very low price of 7d. per lb. See price list,
p. 103.
With regard to obtaining regular supplies of Health Food Specialties, no one
need be at any loss. A post card to any of the leading depots will bring a
price list from which to order direct. Some firms--Chapman, Liverpool;
Winter, Birmingham: "Pitman" Stores, &c.--send quite small
parcels--5/-upwards, carriage paid.
The "Pitman" Reform Food Stores, Birmingham, stand unrivalled for
extent and completeness. Besides their "Vigar" specialties and every
possible variety of Health Foods, they have an unlimited range of cooking
utensils, nut mills and appliances of every kind to facilitate the wholesome
preparation of food. The "Pitman" Steam Cooker is a marvel of cheapness and
excellence, consisting of deep boiler and three upper compartments, whereby
four different dishes can be cooked to perfection, each retaining its full
flavour and nutritiveness.
One is here reminded that there are other factors essential to right, sound,
healthy living besides good well-cooked food. It is desirable to have
cleanliness and purity all round; and we are glad to be independent, even in
the matter of soap, of the filthy refuse fats so often used in its
manufacture. In this connection the following tribute to a vegetarian soap
appeals to readers.
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From "PAPERS ON HEALTH" by Prof. KIRK, of Edinburgh.
_This book should be in every home; an invaluable book of reference.
From all Booksellers, 3/-._
Chapped Hands.--Our idea is that this is caused by the soda in the
soap used. At anyrate, we have never known anyone to suffer from chapped
hands who used M'Clinton's[*] soap only.
It is made from the ash of plants, which gives it a mildness not
approached by even the most expensive soaps obtainable.
If the hands have become chapped, fill a pair of old loose kid gloves with
well-wrought Lather (_see_), putting these on just when getting into
bed, and wearing till morning. Doing this for two or three nights will cure
chapped, or even the more painful "hacked" hands, where the outer skin has
got hard and cracked down to the tender inner layer.
Bathing.--Cold Baths, while greatly to be recommended to those who
are strong, should not be taken by anyone who does not feel invigorated by
them. As everyone should, if possible, bathe daily, the following method is
worth knowing, as it combines all the advantages of hot and cold bathing.
The principle is the same as explained in "Cooling" in heating. Sponge all
over with hot water and wash with M'Clinton's[*] soap; then sponge all over
with cold water. No chilliness will then be felt. Very weak persons may
use tepid instead of cold water. These baths taken every morning will
greatly prevent the person catching cold.
Cold bathing in water which is hard is a mistake, especially in bathing of
infante. The skin under its influence becomes hard and dry. Warm bathing
and M'Clinton's[*] soap will remedy this.
Eczema.--Skin eruptions known under this name have very various
causes. Treatment must vary accordingly.
Where the cause is a failure of the skin to act properly, the whole skin of
the body, especially the chest and back, will be dry and bard. In this case
apply soap blankets.
If the soap blankets be too severe on the patient, then apply general
lathering with M'Clinton's[*] soap. Use a badger's-hair shaving brush, and
have the lather like whipped cream, with no free water along with it. We
have known a few of these applications cure a case of long standing.
Where general debility is present along with the disease, use all means to
increase the patient's vitality. Simple diet is best, and abundance of
fresh air within and without the house by night and by day.
[Footnote *: _If not stocked by the local grocer, samples of toilet,
shaving, and tooth soap can be had from the Makers, M'Clinton's, Donaghmore,
Tyrone, Ireland, on receipt of 3d. to cover postage, or a large assorted
box will be sent post free for 2/6._]
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