ject except as a joke. They acted
the same way when steam boats,
electricity, telephone, automobile,
radio and other advanced subjects
were first spoken of.
The cells are the foundation of the body and they combine into tissues which make up, hold together, and connect the different fibres, muscles, bones and organs thereof. The substances which maintain the cells are prepared by various organs which dissolve solid matter into liquid and gaseous forms and mix them together for assimilation. From the time the food enters the mouth of man until it reaches the cell it is drawn along various currents by the power of suction. From the time waste matter leaves the cells until it is thrown out of the mouth, nostrils or other orifices or pores, it is pushed along in currents by the power of pressure. So to keep clean and vigorous in order to have health, one should study the book. MANLIFE, and, while doing so, be guided by the following outstanding principles: (1). Try to live under the best conditions obtainable. Human beings reach their highest standard who are bred and developed within the Temperate Zone with its variety of weather conditions. (2). As life itself is based upon action, make yourself active throughout your entire existence on earth. (3). As you are merely acting as a caretaker and guide to a machine nature has provided you with, you should at least give it as good care and attention as you would give an automobile if you owned one. (4). To keep the machine nature entrusted you with in natural condition, you must give it all of the different materials needed for building and repair work, as well as for its operation. These materials are obtained from the food you eat and the larger variety of substances you digest, the more extensive are the materials furnished for the development of the machine that you are guiding. (5). Because most of man’s foods have been robbed of their vital elements through cooking, diluting, concentrating and adulterating methods, man must pay the penalty with weak bodies, disabled organs, and all sorts of painful ailments as well as shortened life. Not only do raw foods contain the necessary elements for man’s life, growth and health, but the flavors are more delicious as well. There are, however, certain foods that come from animals and fowls that have been introduced into man’s diet that are beneficial. Such foods as milk, butter, cheese and eggs can be eaten sparingly with good effect. Such leafy foods as lettuce, onions, celery, spinach, watercress, dandelion, parsley and cabbage should be eaten frequently. Strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and blueberries also contain a high standard of life giving properties. Oranges, grapefruit, lemons, limes, etc. |