Dr Abernethey's Prescription for a Dyspeptic.

Otago Witness, Issue 1834, 14 January 1887, Page 35

Dr Abernethey's Prescription for a Dyspeptic.

General John A. Dix was at one; time the unhappy victim of dyjpepsia. After seeking in vain for relief, he' was at length led to consult the famous Dr Abernethy. , After listening impatiently to his story, Abernothy interrupted him with these words : '• Sir, you'aro pretty far gone, and , the wonder is that'you'are not.gone entirely.' If ypii^had Consulted common sense.,instead, \p£ , the medical faculty, y.ou'would probably' have been well years ago. I can say nothing to you exceepting this: You inust>tate regular exercise, as much aa you can bear without fatigue, as little medicine as possible, of.th* simplest kind, and this only when absolutely necessary, and a moderate quantity of plain food, of .the quality which you find by experience best to agree with you. \Noman, not even a physician, can prescribe diet for another/ * A stomach is a stomach,' and it is impossible for anyone to reason with safety from his own to that of, any other person. There are a few general rules which any man of common sense may fleam in a week, such as this: That rich 'food, high seasoning &c. arc injurious. I can say no more to you, sir; you must go and'eme yourself." It is needless to say that General Dix was rewarded by restored' health and a good old age.