The Work of the Kidneys.~--The work of the kidneys is to separate from the blood certain very poisonous substances, which would soon cause our death if they were not removed.

It is very important to keep these useful organs in good health, because a person is certain to die very soon when the kidneys are in any way seriously injured.
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How to Keep the Kidneys Healthy.~--One way of keeping the kidneys in good health is to drink plenty of pure water, and to avoid eating too much meat and rich food.

Pepper, mustard, and other hot sauces are very harmful to the kidneys.
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Importance of Keeping the Skin Clean.~--The work of the kidneys is very similar to that of the skin; and when the skin does not do its full duty, the kidneys have to do more than they should, and hence are likely to become diseased.