Word: alcoholism
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...ills for which other reasons are assigned. It has been thought by many that tobacco smoking occupied a prominent place in the production of dyspepsia, but a large number of facts do not seem to warrant this belief as a general rule. In almost every case the use of alcohol has been joined with the use of tobacco in bringing on this trouble. Tobacco strikes at the nervous system, and as one of the secondary results no doubt the stomach may be affected. Among the stronger alcoholic fluids, are Brandy, Rum, Gin and Whiskey. They vary greatly in strength...
...next lecture of Dr. Farnham will be delivered this evening in Sever 11. A synopsis of the lectures obtained from Dr. Farnham is as follows: Indigestion, Constipation, Effects of Smoking on Digestive System, Effects of Alcohol on Digestive System...
...Food may be said to be any substance which when introduced into the body supplies the material which renews some structure or maintains some vital process." Alcohol cannot be considered as a food, except to the extent that it reduces waste of tissue. As a heat producer it is inferior to fat. Hunger and thirst are the demands of our bodies for food. Thirst is far less endurable than hunger; liquids enter into every part of the body...
...modifying agent which affects the food, is secreted by three sets of glands in the mouth, in variously estimated amounts of from seven to seventy ounces. This liquid is thoroughly mixed with the food by the process of mastication. The secretion of saliva is increased by tobacco, diminished by alcohol, and by violent excise and fear. The saying, "his tongue clove to the roof of his mouth from fear," is a physiological fact...
Stimulants and Narcotics. - The theory of stimulation and narcotics. Articles used as stimulants and narcotics. The physiological effects. The disease producing effects on the tissues and organs. Use and abuse. Is there any place for the use of stimulants and narcotics in health, with special reference to alcohol and tobacco...