The Bile Beans cookery book

The Upper and Lower Bowels Need Care { ‘The Great Danger of Self-Poisoning 4just as fuel in the form of coal is obtained from the bowels of the earth,’so fuel (food) for the body is obtained by absorption from the human bowels. The latter is a term often applied popularly to the intestines as a whole, that is to say, to all the alimentary tract below the stomach. The intestines consist of a coiled tube nearly 30 feet long, situated in the lower half of the body. The longer, narrower portion of this tube is the small intestine, while the final and wider portion constitutes the large intestine or colon. it is interesting to follow the passage of food through this * The ‘food is swallowed into the stomach, femarkable tube. and in the first part of the small intestine is subjected to final digestion by the action of the intestinal and pancreatic juices and of the bile. It passes on to the lower small intestine, where the nutritious or strength- - through the intestinal wall into the system, and the unabsorbed or waste portion is driven on into the large intestine. In the large bowel the water is absorbed, leaving only the soft masses of waste which are passed down to be finally expelled from the body in the daily ‘‘ movement of the bowels.” The downward journey of the food matter through this long tortuous tube is effected by a system of rhythmic wave-like contractions of the muscular walls of the intestine. This process is known medically as "peristalsis"—it is 1.—Large Intestine. 2.—Small Intestine. Nature’s system of one-way traffic It is absolutely vital to health to keep the intestinal tube in ‘such a condition that digestion, absorption, and evacuation, all _ proceed in sequential and orderly fashion. For this, the muscle tone of the bowel wall must be kept in perfect trim and the digestive and lubricating juices of the intestine must be - manufactured in just the right amount. It is easy to see how readily constipation, with all its evil effects on health, may result from bowel derangement. Other conditions liable to supervene are colic, enteritis, colitis, appendicitis, _ piles, etc. These must be carefully guarded against by the systematic use, as necessary, of the most reliable regulative medicine. If any bowel trouble has already arisen, correct it without delay, Alike for purposes of prevention, regulation, making portion is absorbed ‘Road, Tottenham, N.17. and correction, vegetable compounds of sure action on the bowel have fortunately been provided by Nature. These potent — vegetable extracts are contained in scientific mixture in Bile Beans rather than in the old-style purgatives containing some.drastic or irritant mineral drug. % ao eae The Sure Cure For Constipation Bile Beans owe their great success in ailments proceeding from bowel trouble to the fact that they depend for their — most appropriate action on vegetable extracts famous for their even influence on all parts of the intestinal canal. Bile Beans — coax Nature to perform her own cleansing function. They do not gripe or cause after-constipation, but induce such — improved internal conditions that every organ of the body ~ responds to the treatment. : aaeeseas As 30 years’ experience has shown, a box of Bile Beans — is the ideal family remedy always to have on hand., . bere “BILE BEANS MADE A NEW WOMAN OF ME ” ; ‘* Bile Beans are wonderful ! They rid me of constipation which completely upset my health. On ag morning my head was like lead, I ¥ felt depressed, and didn’t want my breakfast. For the rest of the day I was faint and drowsy. Honestly, there’s nothing to compare with Bile Beans for putting the bowels right. I now feel ever so well, and have a’ good appetite. There’s no limit to my energy now.’’ Mrs. A. Lloyd, 216, Clifton Road, Birmingham. os : 2 Mrs. A. Lloyd, Birmingham. q