VALUABLE ADVICE TO SUFFEREES. “There are many different forms of stomach trouble,” said a well-known specialist recently, “Init practically all are traceable to excessive acidity and food fermentation. That is why the results obtained from the use of drops are usually so disappointing;. Admitting fermentation and consequent acidity of the food contents to be I the underlying cause of most forms of indigestion, it naturally follows that the use of a reliable antacid, such os bisurated magnesia which is so frequently prescribed by physicians, will produce better results than drugs or combination of drugs. Accordingly I almost invariably advise those who complain of digestive trouble to got some bisurated magnesia- {note the name carefully, as other forms are notso suitable for this purpose) from their chemist-, and take half a teaspoon ful of the powder, or two o-grain compressed tablets, with a little water after meals. This, sby immediately neutralising the acid and stopping the fermentation, removes the cause of the trouble and insures ‘norMtai ami
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Hokitika Guardian, 5 October 1917, Page 4
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