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here is one of my favourite books: radiant health.

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it contains some real gems and some great photos.
here we are informed thus regarding the drinking of tea:

"Beatification of the ever-popular "cup that cheers" is really not warranted at all. The ultimate effect is injurious rather than reviving"

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it also includes some miracle cures for common ailments, like colic and food poisoning. i can hire out some old pieces of hose pipe for those wishing to try these cures.

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or how about this for hiccups - a few things to try in the office next time someone hiccups. i had to look up the word emetic. it was worth it.

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