Chapter L

LACTOSE
where found, I 113
indigestion, I 114

LAWS
natural, I 11

LAXATIVES
loss of vitality due to, II 376
harmful results due to use of, II 436

LEGUMES
defined, II 307
familiar types of, II 307
rich in nitrogen, II 307
require thorough mastication, II 308

LEVULOSE
composition of, I 111
defined, I 111

LITMUS SOLUTION
tests for, I 69

LIVER, THE, I 137
functions of, I 203
cirrhosis of, II 468
---- causes of, II 468
---- symptoms of, II 468
---- treatment for, II 469
---- stimulants in, II 469
---- what to eat in, II 469
---- atrophic, III 822
---- hypertrophic, III 822
---- food in treatment for, III 823

LOCOMOTOR ATAXIA
causes of, II 511
drug treatment harmful in, II 513
symptoms of, II 514
remedy for, II 515
diet for, II 516
exercise in, II 517
massage in, II 517
cured, obstinate case of, II 518
foods to eat, II 519
foods to omit, II 519

LUNGS, THE
functions of, II 390