The Genuine Milk Cure

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The Genuine Milk Cure

 

( Originally Published 1922 )

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To take the genuine " Milk Diet " as it should be taken and to

persist in it

through a period of six to ten weeks requires courage, will power

and

perseverance.

The value of such a course cannot be overestimated to the person

suffering

from anemia, nervous exhaustion, emaciation, general breakdown,

chronic ills,

etc. It will positively cure ulceration of the stomach, diseases of

the

intestinal tract, abnormal appetites†" even alcoholism. Almost any

case of chronic

misery can be permanently helped by it.

There are scattered over the country various sanitariums where the

milk cure

is given scientifically. The writer attended one of these on one

occasion

for six weeks with wonderfully beneficial results; and afterwards

(having

learned how) took the course right at home with equally good results

and without

even the attendance of a physician.

It is useless to attempt the course at all unless you obey every

rule and

are willing to tolerate some discomfort. It is a heroic measure and

it is only

those who have suffered much who are willing to go through with it,

with the

promise of restored health as their goal.

The general rule is six quarts of milk a day (with no other food)

for six

weeks. In extreme cases the length of time is extended to eight,

ten and twelve

weeks. If six quarts causes a looseness of the bowels the quantity

is

reduced to five. But six is the aver-age, and must not be changed

by caprice. The

average person is severely constipated by less than six quarts. The

more milk

the looser the bowels. Obey Rule 4 and stick to six quarts.

The directions follow:

It is best to stay right at home and rest. It is assumed that you

are sick

enough to do that. If you wish to gain in weight, stay right in

bed. Nature is

very busy taking care of six quarts of milk per day. There is no

energy to

waste.

1st. Twenty-four hours before starting on the milk take a dose of

castor

oil.

2nd. For one day eat fruit only†" all you want, and any kind except

bananas.

No other food.

3rd. On the second day start at once on the six quarts a day.

(Don't begin

on a less quantity and work up.) A one-half pint glass of milk

every half hour

from seven in the morning till seven at night.

4th. An enema (about two quarts of water) every night.

5th. A quick hot bath every night.

It is a process of elimination as well as rebuilding. After ten

days or two

weeks you will begin to sweat. Possibly three or four spells every

night.

Then the real benefit begins.

After every glass of milk take a few drops of lemon juice or a

little

grapefruit. Milk must curdle before digestion takes place. The lemon

juice assists

this.

Drink the milk slowly, sip it. Some people take it through a

straw.

Here's where your courage is needed. The first few days the milk

may

nauseate you. If so take a little lime water or (preferably)

increase the quantity

of lemon juice. This will pass away when your system gets clear of

its

poisons. Stick to your six quarts.

Most people get along all right for the first two or three weeks.

You will

not feel hungry†" you are well nourished. But about the fourth week

you will

begin to feel bloated and uncomfortable. You may even have a

smothered feeling

and palpitation of the heart. Don't worry. In spite of the

discomfort there

will be ultimate benefit. Use your will power and stick to the six

quarts.

Just as much care must be exercised in coming off the milk diet as

in going

on. You cannot go back on a mixed diet immediately. The first day

eat fruit

only and two or three quarts of milk. The second day take a quart of

milk and

fruit (without sugar) for breakfast and another quart and fruit for

lunch.

For dinner (preferably in middle of day), eat only one kind of food.

No

mixtures. You may have whole wheat bread and fricasseed chicken, all

you want, or

whole wheat bread and spinach, or a baked potato with celery, etc.

The second

day you may add one article (a parsnip or carrot or celery with the

chicken),

etc. It is best to keep up the milk for the two meals for a week or

two and

for break-fast for some time.

You may add a whole wheat muffin or some whole wheat breakfast

grain to the

milk and fruit if you wish†" but under no circumstances eat white

bread or

crackers or any patented " cereal. "

The trouble which ensues from this combination is not the fault of

the fruit

(without sugar) as is generally supposed. It is the starch which

causes the

trouble.

Immediately after coming off the milk diet you do not feel

especially

strong. After about a week you begin to feel like a new person. All

the poisons

have been eliminated from your body. The milk has made new blood

which has been

busy every minute rebuilding your tissues, and carrying off dead

tissues thus

fortifying your body against disease.

Don't go back on your old mistaken diet. Study the Science of Eating

and

live accordingly. Plenty of green things†" and raisins. You will

want iron.

The benefits of the milk cure are far-reaching. I knew a case of

neuralgia

of the optic nerve which had resisted all medical treatment for

three years,

cured in ten weeks, the emaciated patient gaining thirty-five

pounds. An

osteopathic treatment once or twice a week while taking the milk is

beneficial.