Stomach irritation is expressed largely through the mind, as in irritability, nervousness and melancholia, while intestinal irritation is generally expressed by some physical symptom, such as restlessness, twitching of the muscles and a general lack of physical tranquillity.
There is another form of nervousness believed to be caused by overwork, business worries, etc. With these opinions the writer does not agree. If the body is properly fed one is not likely to overwork. Nature will demand rest, and sleep will come while at the desk, or when following the plow.
Acidity the cause of worry
Investigators are much divided on the question of whether worry causes superacidity, or superacidity causes worry. The experience of the writer in treating several thousand cases of stomach acidity has proved beyond a doubt that acid fermentation and stomach irritation are the primary causes, and what is commonly called "worry" is merely a symptom or result of this condition. It is quite evident, therefore, that all forms of nervousness must go back to the food question for final solution.
NERVOUS INDIGESTION—THE REMEDY
Nervous indigestion should be treated as follows:
1 The patient should employ his time in pleasant but useful occupation
2 As to diet, omit the following:
| All red meats | |
| Acid fruits | |
| Bread and cereals | |
| Condiments | |
| Pickles | |
| {Such as— | |
| {Candies | |
| Sweets | {Cane or maple-sugar |
| {Dates and figs | |
| {Desserts and pastries of all kinds | |
| {Sirups |