Maryland medical journal . an people have beendubbed a nation of physic devotees. It is indeed unfortunate that cathartics andlaxatives have been thus employed with solittle rhyme or reason. The harm that hasbeen done is only too apparent in the countlesssufferers who never have a natural bowelevacuation. Happily a good many physicians are awaken-ing to the desirability of directing their treat-1ment of bowel inertia and torpidity towardrational stimulation of the physiologic func-tions of the intestinal tract. The results ob-tained point so conclusively to the wisdom ofthis line of treatment
Maryland medical journal . an people have beendubbed a nation of physic devotees. It is indeed unfortunate that cathartics andlaxatives have been thus employed with solittle rhyme or reason. The harm that hasbeen done is only too apparent in the countlesssufferers who never have a natural bowelevacuation. Happily a good many physicians are awaken-ing to the desirability of directing their treat-1ment of bowel inertia and torpidity towardrational stimulation of the physiologic func-tions of the intestinal tract. The results ob-tained point so conclusively to the wisdom ofthis line of treatment that the older measureswhich depend for their effects on irritation ofthe intestinal mucosa or nervous mechanism ofthe bowel, or both, are rapidly becoming obso-lete. Among tin remedies that act by correctinginsufficiency of the physiologic processes of thebowels, Prunoids undoubtedly enjoy greatestpopularity. The action of this true activatorof intestinal functions is prompt and decided, MAY, 1917 MARYLAND MEDICAL JOURNAL. Continual pleasurefor the entire household Pleasure is the big thing with all of us. We cravefor amusement—we want to share in the music andfun that bring delight to others. With a Victrola in your home you can enjoy theworlds best music and entertainment whenever youare in the mood to hear it. Well gladly demonstrate the Victrola and play any music you wish tohear—stop in any time. Victrolas $15 to $400. Victors $10 to $100. Terms to suit —at cashprices. COHEN & HUGHES BALTIMORE WASHINGTONVictor Distributors14 N. Charles Street 315 N. Howard Street XXVI MARYLAND MEDICAL JOURNAL BALTIMORE LOCAL DIRECTORY MISS T. O. HARTZELL asseuse Electric Facial Massage, Scalp Treatment andGeneral Massage. Outside Engagements byAppointment 2133 Madison Ave. BALTIMORE, MD. but what is especially noteworthy, this actionis without griping or any other disagreeableeffects. Reactionary constipation does not fol-low, and unlike so many other laxativemeasures, Prunoids do n
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