The throat, bronchi, lungs, larynx, show the effect, as has
been indicated, of being oft irritated, of the thickening of
the membrane and muscular forces along the various portions
of the trachea, bronchi, and the opening as it were - of the
lung area, in the upper portions especially, so that the
breathing is often in the upper portion rather than the lower
portion of the lungs. Hence atmospheric pressures affect the
body very readily, both through the thickening of the tissue
along the bronchi and trachea area, as well as in the lung
area itself. This makes for too great a pressure on the
circulatory system in a high altitude, and in too low an
altitude a pressure on the membranes of the head, throat and
upper portion of the body, and limpness, would be a result.
Poisons would soon affect the system, poisons from the system
itself.
In the heart's action - these, as we find, under the
conditions, are very good. There are found that certain
elements affect the heart's action often, that relieve the
pressure in the throat, bronchi and upper lung - but these
will be depressing or overactive to the heart's action. No
organic disorder; sympathetic wholly.
The digestive system, as there is a lacking of elements in
the system, shows quite a variation in the effects that are
often produced there. At times there is an unusual appetite;
at others often desiring to eat but very little is needed to
satisfy. This produced by the system attempting to take from
the elements those necessary conditions that are needed for
the replenishing or rebuilding to the system.
The liver, spleen, hepatic circulation - as there are often
many drosses in system, and the necessary clarification of
the blood supply to replenish the system, the liver and
spleen are somewhat abnormal in their size, but organically
and functionally are very good, as is also the kidneys in
their functioning - though at times these, from the effects
of that which will act upon the respiratory system, are
caused to function more than ordinary of a normal condition,
but organically - as yet - little or no disorder, other than
functional that comes occasionally.
Then, in meeting the needs of the conditions in the present,
as we find - this will require patience and persistence on
the part of the body, will there be brought other than
temporary relief. Because there is temporary relief there
should not be the slacking of the applications necessary for
the correction of the conditions, and the same is true that -
that which will aid, would it be over done, will be harmful
to the final outcome of the disorder. So, persistency and
consistency taken at the present time, the condition may be
rid entirely from the body - though effects, of course, or
tendencies, would remain - and with precautions, though,
these may be gradually eliminated from the body.
First we would begin as this: Use as an inhalant, that
will relieve the pressure in the bronchi and lungs, this -
prepared in this manner:
To 4 ounces of pure grain alcohol, add:
Eucalyptol (Oil of)..........20 minims,
Rectified Creosote............5 minims,
Canadian Balsam..............10 minims,
Rectified Oil of Turp........10 minims,
Tolu in solution.............30 minims.
Keep this in an 8 ounce container, preferably with a glass
cork or stopper. Do not drink, but inhale the fumes from
same. Shake the solution together and inhale deep into the
throat and bronchi, from the open bottle, see?
Then we would begin with manipulations, osteopathically,
given, to correct those pressures that exist in the upper
dorsal and cervical area. Take these in periods, or relays.
Twice or three times a week take a treatment. One each week
should be an adjustment, the other two general treatments.
Take thirteen to fifteen treatments. Then rest for a week to
ten days. Then take another course of thirteen to fifteen
treatments, see? Then rest a week to ten days. Then take
another.
Then we would give further instructions for corrections.
We would be mindful that the diet is such as to build more
blood, nerve and tissue. These would be, then, well in
this line: Of course, these may be altered to suit the
conditions or the surroundings, as the body changes about.
Mornings - citrus fruit juices, with coddled egg or fruit and
cereal, though do not take the fruit and cereal AND fruit
juices at the same meal. Only the yolk of the egg should be
taken, see? Coffee, tea or milk.
In the middle of the morning take a malted milk with raw
egg - only the yolk taken in this.
Noons - preferably green vegetables, as spinach, lettuce,
tomatoes, celery, carrots, peas, beets. These may be taken
with oil or mayonnaise, or a dressing that is palatable to
the body.
In the middle of the afternoon we would take a DRIED milk;
not the same as that taken in the morning, but one that will
add to the system and be not only filling but satisfying to
the body.
Evenings - those of liver, tripe, pig knuckle, blood
pudding, cooked vegetables - but keep to all of those that
grow above the ground, not under the ground, for the evening.
Raw meats, or the like. Also there may be taken meat juices,
sea foods and the like - these are well for the body.
After the second course of osteopathic treatments, begin
with Atomidine (or iodine in solution - non-poisonous for
the system), three minims twice each day until this has been
taken for at least twenty-six days.
When the third course of treatments has been completed, we
would give further instructions.
Ready for questions.
(Q) Will this treatment, if followed, cure the asthma?
(A) We have given that it will! It will, if the body will
be consistent and persistent! This will require time maybe
eight to ten months - but it's worth it!
(Q) For what vocation am I best fitted?
(A) That which has been outlined, we would find, in an
analytical mind, which has to deal with financing.
We are through for the present.
[
5/23/32 GD's note: He seemed pleased and interested; said
he would do his best to carry out the instructions.]
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BACKGROUND
He came for the reading with his young cousin [[...] son of
Mrs. [
394]], with the cousin's friend, Mr. [
391], saying
that his principal problem was asthma.
REPORTS
3/22/34 Letter: "...Perhaps you'll recall the writer having
been given a reading by you about two years ago. At that
time, I truthfully didn't follow your instructions very
carefully, because of complicating events. However, I would
like to get another reading at his time, with the hope that
you may have some helpful suggestions. Do you believe
Florida climate would eventually prove beneficial for my
asthma? I have been down here since October 13th; expect to
leave here about April 10th for the east. How do you think
Arizona would be? Do you believe I am very susceptible to
TB? Would you advise me to continue in the hotel advertising
business in the east or south? Will I ever have an
opportunity to join my father in the business he now
conducts? (mercantile business) I am primarily interested
in eliminating my asthma, and naturally want to be successful
in business..."
4/09/34 See
527-2.
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