Show SHOWS INFLUENCE OP OF MIND evidence antigon to physiology cat eat theory of the emotions in the journal de M mayer treats of the influence of the mind on bodily secretions we know that a tempting morsel of food makes the mouth water and that stories or memories can bring tears to the eyes observations on do doge gs have shown that the nature of the saliva secreted at the sight of food depends on the nature of the food the achal secretions of the dog are also excited by the eight sight of food some dogs however of a cold positive temperament not by chi or what Is out of reach patient 13 1 velt until the food comes to their gullet afore their mouths water or their gastric juices are provoked it Is assumed that what holds tor for dogs probably holds for men the lations appear to show the import ance of eating food that pleases and avoiding what displeases or disgusts they also run counter to the physiological theory of the emotions accord ing to which the physiological phenomena are caused by organic changes this may be the case with some emotions tor for example the feeling of hunger but for emotions properly so called it Is rather the other way about london globe |