EC: Yes, we have the body here, [
952]. Now, we find there
are abnormal conditions with the physical forces of the body.
The conditions in their inception have to do with hindrances
in the eliminations, and the characterization of the lymph
and the blood supply as related to that as assimilated for
the system. Hence there is seen those conditions in which
there comes the accumulation of that element as first
produced irritation to ligaments at bone ends, and then the
hardening or the drawing of same to the extent that the
stiffness and the irritation is the result of same in the
ganglia, in the nerve ends, as attach themselves to the bone,
in sinew and muscular forces in the extremities, and
especially in the lower lumbar region. The acuteness of the
conditions at times is produced also by those pressures as
have existed in the first portion, or the beginning of the
condition in the lower LUMBAR and in the sacral and coccyx.
These were brought about, as we find, first by adhesions.
THEN there were the formation of those as called LESIONS in
these portions of the system, and this continuation of the
accumulations - without the ELIMINATION - the system has
CONTINUED, then, to respond only to temporary reliefs, coming
in the various cycles of the body's reaction to more ACUTE
conditions, extending to the lower extremities and to the
upper ends of the sciatic centers themselves. In the effects
as are created, we find those disturbances first had to do
with the glands in their formation of the various elements
necessary for the accumulation in system of that vital
force as necessary to produce coagulation, following the
ASSIMILATION and use of muscular forces within the system.
These, then, leave too much of the potash and of calcium in
the system; so that the diets as will be necessary will be
those that are in OPPOSITION to those of the calcium and of
potash. Also we will find that there will be necessary to
relieve those of the acute conditions by the application of
exterior forces that will act as a solvent in a counteracting
manner, as will be found that - while these may be IRRITATING
at times, but that necessarily there shall be the packs
of Epsom Salts about the ends, especially following the
manipulations - which will necessarily be rather those that
follow out, in the beginning, those of the radial nerve ends
from plexus where the contraction has become MOST severe;
rather than of the deeper manipulation; though, as conditions
progress, these may be given stronger and stronger as
eliminations are set up. More of the sodas shall be given
in the system, carrying WITH same those of that force as will
ENLIVEN the glands to their better reaction. This, as we
find, would be found in the use of that of the Chloride
of Gold one grain, to one ounce of distilled water. When
prepared for the dosage, there would be three to eight drops
of the solution of Gold added with that of six to eight drops
of the Bicarbonate of Soda, as would be made six ounces
distilled water with twelve grains of Bicarbonate of Soda.
Only mix the solution together when given as a dosage. This
would be given at least twice each day in the beginning.
In the treating of the body with electrical vibratory forces,
we would use the violet ray. PRINCIPALLY would these be
applied in the extremities; palms of hands, along the inside
and under side of arm, on feet, and under side of limbs.
These would be of a very low vibration in the beginning.
While the body should take sufficient exercise, not to become
too much of set in the way of locomotion; yet not that, that
will give too much of a strain to the system.
We will find the body will respond quickly in the beginning,
then there will be the periods of apparent reaction and going
back, but the body mental must also hold to self that WILL be
builded IN the physical forces, will the APPLICATION of SELF
as to that that may be ACCOMPLISHED be kept in accord with
the applications as may be given. Ready for questions.
(Q) Should joints be massaged, and how often?
(A) In the beginning, we will find that the massage would
begin in the coccyx, lumbar and sacral regions, and followed
on out to the very ENDS of nerves. Not so much of the joints
manipulation alone, but following nerve ENDS, see? It will
be more of the neuropathic massage than wholly osteopathic,
though it may be given in an OSTEOPATHIC manner, not just
USING the flexus and plexus in joints or in vertebra and
manipulation from a center; but BEGIN from a center and move
OUTWARD WITH the movement. Then the periods will come when
it will be necessary to begin in the extremities and move
TOWARD the body WITH the massage AND manipulations, see? Do
this at present, as we have outlined; remembering the diets,
remembering those of the solvents in packs of saturated
solutions of Epsom Salts - this will ease the body. Keep as
far from the sedatives as possible. These become necessary
at times, but DO NOT tax the heart's action in such a manner
as to destroy the WILL force, either through subjugation
of nerve centers or of a hypnotic for the brain's reaction,
for we must keep both the cerebrospinal and sympathetics
coordinating. Subjugating either does not make for
coordination.
(Q) How often should the massage be given?
(A) At least a PORTION, or some portion should be given
EVERY day - not TOO severe, but to QUIET the body, ESPECIALLY
of evenings.
(Q) How often should the violet ray be given?
(A) This should be given at least every other day in the
beginning.
(Q) How often should the salts packs be given?
(A) That would depend upon the acuteness of pain.
(Q) What should be done about the adhesions?
(A) These we will come to when we gradually work the
condition up to where we may get response both from the
lesions and adhesions. The adhesions have been in the PELVIC
and in the sides, we see. The lesions form along those of
the 4th and 2nd LUMBAR, and the coccyx. This will be found
to be turned considerable.
We are through for the present.
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BACKGROUND
She and her husband and daughter and doctor were present for
the reading, saying that she had been suffering with
arthritis for three years.
REPORTS
7/22/30 See
952-2.
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