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We shall show in the next chapter that obesity, which has nothing to do with overfeeding, can be caused by like agencies.

That mental emotions, especially care, grief, sorrow, etc., powerfully influence the different ductless glands, and are able to produce degeneration of the thyroid, adrenals, and sexual glands, etc., is shown by conclusive proofs in the chapter on the “Hygienics of the Mind.”

Infectious diseases are especially liable to cause change in the kidneys, and in various infectious diseases, sometimes even in tonsillitis, we may find an inflamed condition of these organs.

The kidneys can also be damaged by the passage of various toxic products, which are either produced in the body (auto-intoxication) or introduced with the food (condiments), or as stimulants—e.g., alcohol, strong tea, etc. All these toxic agents are capable of doing damage to the kidneys just as to the thyroid gland. We shall treat later on, in separate chapters, of the action of these stimulants upon the ductless glands.