A Solemn Appeal - James White

easy of digestion, are at the same time free from
acrid and exciting qualities. And hence all greasy,
highly-seasoned, rich, and mixed dishes should be
carefully avoided. Not irritants, but emollients, are
demanded by the delicate, mucous coatings of the
internal system. And therefore it is that ardent
spirits of every kind, as well as fashionable table
teas, coffee, etc., are so mischievous in their
operations. These may excite the passions, but
never allay them. For this last purpose no beverage
is so excellent as that soft, limpid element which
gushes from a thousand springs.
A diet chiefly or wholly farinaceous and
vegetable, is evidently best adapted to allay
passionate excitement. Flesh-meat diet is more
stimulating than vegetable. Consequently it is plain
that all those who suffer, or are exposed to
suffering, from too high venereal excitement,
should abandon it. All food need be, and is,
stimulating; some kinds more, and some less.[2]
Some persons also can bear the more stimulating.
But every person who is already suffering from
excitement in the passions should seek the plainest,
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