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14 among other things, means an increased acid retention within the body and a predisposition to Rheumatism, Gout, etc.

“Bicarbonate of Soda will not prevent the crime of over-eating any more than water unapplied will prevent a fire, but like water to a fire, if properly applied, it will neutralize the effect of carelessness, and help stay the body in its process of self-destruction.”