oval of causes is
invariably neglected. Many forms of skin disease, being the result of
sexual infections, are allowed to develop because prudery and other
motives prevent the early investigation of the cause, and hence delay
its prompt treatment and healing.

It is easy and natural for every one to notice the skin and see when
there is anything amiss.

Upon discovery immediately consult an hygienic-dietetic physician, and
follow his advice closely, since skin diseases are among the most
obstinate to overcome. The physician will be able to determine whether
there is real constitutional trouble or merely a superficial skin
disease. Thus the underlying evil, if any, can be correctly treated, in
combination with such specialities as the skin tissue requires.

_Every skin disease must be treated from the inside_, so as to destroy
the disposition and even the chance for development. In view of the
large field and the great importance of this group, it will be advisable
for every one to read the many pages that have been devoted to this
special subject in my work, on "Regeneration" or "Dare To Be Healthy,"
Chapter X, Section 9.

_Therapy._

_Diet_: The general rule of abstaining from highly seasoned food should
govern all patients suffering from skin diseases. Special attention
should be given to a diet consisting of good, fresh meat, not too rich;
it should be alternated with days on which no meat is eaten. Strong
cheese (Roquefort), mustard, sardelles, mixed pickles must be avoided.
See also remarks on Scrofulosis under I. A.

_Dech-Manna-Compositions_: =Dermogen=, =Plasmogen=, Gelatinogen,
Eubiogen.

_Physical_: Partial packs, either vinegar and water, or salt and radium.
Special packs by order of the Doctor.

X. DEGENERATION OF THE GELATIGENOUS TISSUE.

Another group of organ's of vast importance is the one which consists of
gelatigenous tissue. In fact all blood and lymphatic vessels, air
alveoli of the lungs, tendons and cords of the whole system, the
digestive tract from the mouth to the anus, the stomach, the bladder,
and indeed every organ or tissue which has the function of expansion and
contraction, must be made of gelatigenous (rubber-like) tissue.
Otherwise it cannot perform its duties in the organism and must needs
become degenerate.

While there are not many special forms of disease of the gelatigenous
tissue itself, many diseased conditions occur in connection with its
degeneration. This in tur