Biliousness is the supersecretion of bile; that is to say, more of this fluid is secreted by the liver than is required for the ordinary processes of digestion, and the excess passes into the stomach.

Biliousness - The Cause

Biliousness is caused, in a majority of cases, by the overconsumption of fats, milk, eggs, and sweets, or by taking stimulants, especially such as malted or brewed liquors.

Biliousness - The Symptoms

The presence of bile in the stomach interferes with the stomach-secretion, thus causing faulty digestion and severe headache, usually starting at the back of the head and ending in a severe pain over the eyes. The complexion becomes sallow and there is a general decline in strength and vitality.

Biliousness - The Remedy

The logical remedy is to remove the above causes by eliminating from the diet such articles as tea, coffee, distilled, brewed and malted liquors of every character, and sweets, selecting such foods as will give to the body all the elements of nutrition, and so combining them as to furnish these elements in the right proportions.

(See menus for "Constipation," Vol. I11, p. 761).

In Cases Of Biliousness, Omit

Coffee and tea, Cream Egg yolks Fats

Intoxicants Milk Sweets

Wines and liquors of all kinds

Eat

Bananas Coarse cereals Egg whites Fresh vegetables Fruit Melons Nuts

Succulent plants Wheat bran