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it hurtful in moderate quantity, spread upon fine 

 white bread, which is of the best sort at Carlsbad. 



Strawberries are so plentiful , and last so long, 

 that patients are tempted to eat them. Their acidity, 

 disturbing the action of our alkaline waters, deranges 

 the bowels, and occasions colic or diarrhea, whilst, 

 on the other hand, the innumerable seeds of that 

 fruit, by their astringent quality, produce sometimes 

 costiveness. Every sort of raw fruit must be inter- 

 dicted, but compotes are harmless. 



Our digestive powers being sufficiently employed 

 with the elaboration of the water and of a moderate 

 breakfast, warm and cold meat (dejeuners a la four- 

 chette) are inadmissible. 



The dinner hour varies from one to three o'clock. 

 The bill of fare is exactly regulated in eating-houses. 

 Those who bring their own cook , must follow the 

 instructions of their physician about forbidden or 

 allowed dishes. 



Bohemian, Hungarian, Austrian and various fo- 

 reign wines can be had at Carlsbad 5 but their choice 

 depends much more upon their genuineness than upon 

 their name 5 and whatever sort is adopted, great 

 moderation is indispensable. The necessity of a quiet 

 sleep, and of going the next day to the wells with 

 an empty stomach , does not admit of a regular 

 supper. Every patient, according to his own pre- 

 dilection, should content himself with tea, chocolate, 

 or soup. 



