Science Of Life

Author(s): U S Dugar
Publisher: U S Dugar

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illnesses. Cleansing body of these microforms and their toxic waste is vital to regaining a healthy balance within the system.
One should chew slowly taking small bites and take a few seconds to rest in between bites. Using the tongue to periodically position the food between the teeth while chewing so that teeth can break down the food properly and continue to chew until the food becomes somewhat of a liquid or is broken down enough so that it actually passes down the throat involuntarily. "We should drink the food and eat the liquid,” says an old proverb. To drink food and eat the fluid is an art. Crawling insects like snake, lizard, crocodile, and chameleon gulp the food and produce venom. In the beginning it requires to give some very conscious attention and effort to reform the eating habits. But with discipline, desire and proper application, over a period of time, the art of chewing can be established and mastered for the rest of the life without further thought. As this habit develops, one will be swallowing before he realizes it. The correction of this habit will go far toward reforming an individual's diet in every way. Use of liquids during a meal may be necessary when they are needed to satisfy thirst, rather than to force or wash food down one's throat. A certain amount of liquid is essential to carry on the digestive process. But even liquids should be drunk by taking small mouthfuls (sipped), not guzzled. If food is properly masticated one need a very little quantity of drink with the meal.
Experiments show that slow eating is important as a matter of taste and enjoyment, which stimulates
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