Show SHOWS INFLUENCE OF MIND evidence antagonistic to cal theory of the on la in the journal de at mayer treats of 0 the influence of the mind on bodily secretions we know that a tempting moisel of food makes the mouth water ater and that stories or memories can bring tears to the eyes observations on dogs have shown that the nature ot of the saliva secreted at the sight ot of lood food depends on the nature of the food the storn achal secretions ot of the dog are also excited by the sight ot of food some dogs however ot of a cold positive temperament not by chi or what Is out ot of reach patient 13 1 wait aalt until the food comes to their gullet before their mouths water or their gastric juices are provoked it Is assumed that what holds tor for doss dogs probably holds tor for men the lations appear to show the import ance of 0 eating food that pleases an avoiding molding what displeases or disgusts they also run counter to the physiological theory ot of the emotions accord ing to which the physiological ph phenomena are caused by organic changes this may be the cie with some emotions tor for example the ot of hunger but tor for emotions properly so called it Is rather the other way about 1 ondon globe |