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because of weakness of the will 01 due to some
environmental disadvantages. Even then, I do not
get any trouble unless the same mistake is repeated
two or three times. But, if there is the slightest
feeling of uneasiness, I shall empty rny stomach
immediately by vomiting. However such occasions
occur only once in several months.]

Vomiting is the opposite of peristalsis—the
normal movement of food along the alimentary
Canal—and hence the stomach needs rest after that.
Pasting is the only means of giving rest to the
stomach.

The benefit derived from the fast is greatest if
the bowels are also kept clean. If natural bowel
motion is absent, or if it is inadequate, the use of
the enema is necessary. The enema as it is used by
allopaths is positively injurious,' especially, if it be
taken frequently. It is a pity that most professional
Naturopaths too should be ignorant of the rational,
non-violent use of the"enema* Instructions will be
set forth briefly in a later section; fuller information
can be had in Practical Nature-Cure*

After the fast, the following plan or some other
one/ along the same lines, should be followed -*—

I
9 a*m. Breaking the fast with a glass of one of

the following:—

3. Diluted Fruit juice* (Orange, Mosumbi,
sweet lemon)

2, Vegetable soup (leafy vegetables pre~

, , ierably)

3. Tendep cocoanut water.

Somw patients, may not Uke fruit juice which is even slightly
sour- The other two alternatives will be ,mcxr& suitable in

sour- e oer wo aeraves w e ,mcxr& suitae n sttc
Vi cases,, ..After they ar,e welj, these persons also will begin, tp like
;; .'fruit's" like orang,«u ' ' . ', '• • '•". "