Beri-Beri – Bad Business

Beriberi is a word which has become more or less common to us.  It is derived from the Singhalese wore beri which means weakness.  We use it to denote the disease which is caused by an improper diet.  Persons who do not eat the proper foods and persistently lack certain vitamins are liable to this disease.  Among its symptoms are a swelling of the feet and ankles, nervous disturbance and general debility. We are reminded of the missionary, who, in telling his experiences, told of a certain...