Headache. Its Causes and Treatment

Abstract

The author states in the preface that her object is to be of service to the ordinary woman, who often begins housekeeping in almost complete ignorance with regard to the choice and preparation of food. It is well and interestingly written, and in the main is correct, though there is some looseness in the use of terms. We are repeatedly told that certain foods are "nutritious," some of which are fats and some almost pure starches. Taken in connection with what is said elsewhere concerning nutrition, the use of this word is inexact and confusing. For example, white bread is said to be less nutritious than "whole-meal" brown bread, while biscuits,