A new method of treatment for chronic intestinal putrefactions by means of rectal instillations of autogenous bacteria and strains of human Bacillus coli communis / by Anthony Bassler.

  • Bassler, Anthony, 1874-
Date:
1910
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Credit: A new method of treatment for chronic intestinal putrefactions by means of rectal instillations of autogenous bacteria and strains of human Bacillus coli communis / by Anthony Bassler. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by The Royal College of Surgeons of England. The original may be consulted at The Royal College of Surgeons of England.

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    cises, regular hours of sleep, morning cold sponges and other hygienic details were kept up, and also this diet. “General Rules.—Care should be taken that all foods are fresh and cleanly cooked and served. The mouth should be cleansed with plain warm water before and after partaking of food and when pos- sible at other times. All raw fruits should always be peeled. Drink a glass of warmed flaxseed water before meals. Foods should not be eaten during conditions of fatigue, mental excitement or depres- sion, and a rest after each meal is desirable. Thorough mastication of the food is important, and such foods as can be mashed on the plate should be so treated. The vegetables and cereals should be well cooked, and condiments, such as pepper, mus- tard, lemon, etc., are not allowed. Not much food should be eaten at any one time; smaller meals and shorter intervals are more desirable. Kefir, Ku- myss, Matzoon, and peptonized milk are the only forms in which milk can be used. “Foods allowed. Bouillon, consomme, broths, and purees. Well-cooked rice, tapioca, farina, sago, oatmeal, and hominy and served with milk, sugar, and fresh cream. Eggs in any form and not taking more than two in a day. Bread, rolls, swieback, toast, biscuits, and crackers. All foods made with gelatin, both the animal and vegetable form. If con- stipated take a handful of agar-agar finely cut once a day with cream. Take as much fresh butter, fresh cream, and olive oil as possible. Beef, lamb, chicken, sweetbreads, liver, etc., and fish can be eaten in small quantities once a day, providing they are fresh, roasted, or broiled, and taken in a finely comminuted form (their use in made up dishes is not allowed). All of the vegetables can be taken.
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