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BACH FLOWER REMEDIES: RED CHESTNUT – MRS. S. BEHL’S CASE

admin — Fri, 13 May 2011 13:26:28 +0000

Mrs. S. Behl was a divorcee and was living with her parents. She was under treatment for rheumatic pains and her mother was suffering from H.B.P. Both were responding very well to homoeopathic treatment.One morning she came to the dispensary much agitated and complained of breathlessness as well as increase in her rheumatic pains. Her mother’s blood pressure had also gone up to 220/160.The cause was not far to seek. Both Mrs. Behl and her mother had witnessed the bizarre scene of the fight between her elder brother and her younger sister. The brother had struck such a severe blow with a shoe that her nose was disfigured out of shape and there was incessant nosebleed. In retaliation the sister had thrown a brick which had smashed the brother’s head. Both had to be shifted to hospital. The aggravation in the symptoms of both the mother and daughter was caused by the shock of witnessing the bizarre scene and fear and anxiety for the injured relatives.A combination of’Red Chestnut’ (for fear & anxiety for others) and Star of Bethlehem (for mental shock) was given once every two hours for 2 days.There was relief in rheumatic pains of Mrs. Behl and her mother’s blood pressure also became normal.*163\308\8*

BACH FLOWER REMEDIES: THE WORST PART OF THE ‘ASPEN’

admin — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 11:11:32 +0000

The worst part of the ‘ASPEN’ fear is its unpredictability. There is no time when it can attack. Although one is more prone to attack when alone, but it can also attack when you are in society. Imagine the plight of a man, who while celebrating the birthday of his son, dancing and singing in a hall full of guests, is suddenly seized by ‘ASPEN’ type of fear. He leaves his dancing partner and crouches in a corner chair. The whole party stops rejoicing and starts looking at the chief host who was one of them, dancing and singing in a gay abondon just a few moments ago, and now lying low in a fit of terror. Eye brows are raised. Questions are asked. What happened? Is it serious ? Should the doctor be called? But before a reply to the above questions is received, the man is up, by himself.
“Are you alright? What happened”?
“Oh, nothing, I am perfectly alright” and the man is absolutely normal in anyway.
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TELEVISION AND HEALTH – HOW TO JUDGE YOUR CAPABILITIES

admin — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:34:36 +0000

Let us take an example. A twenty-year-old has at his disposal 100 per cent energy, of which he may spend 80 per cent on work and sporting activities without damaging his reserves. He will not be so tired at the end of the day that he would speak of exhaustion. When calculating one’s potential it is necessary, according tcrage, to deduct the years of one’s life from the 100 per cent starting point. This means that a forty-year-old can risk spending 60 per cent of his energy potential, while a sixty-year-old will have to be satisfied with spending a mere 40 per cent. It would obviously not be good for him if circumstances forced him to spend as much energy as he could if he were only twenty years old. The result would be that instead of feeling normal tiredness in the evening, he would be completely exhausted. He would not find proper rest in sleep and would wake up still tired. This condition of exhaustion reduces vitality and shortens life expectancy, which means that the individual would have more years to look forward to if his use of energy were to be more sensible and moderate.

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MISCELLANEOUS TOPICS – SYNTHETIC MATERIALS

admin — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:14:18 +0000

It seems that artificial fibres are able to influence or partially destroy the body’s electric field. Adults and children who notice such disturbances should wear only natural fibres. It is careless when symptoms of pain are ignored only because it is easier and more convenient to look after synthetic fibres than it is to treat natural ones. Wearing artificial fibres can even trigger spasms. Those who suffer from rheumatism and nervous problems should not wear artificial fibres, nor should people who have circulatory problems, since these may be aggravated. It is, however, impossible to give a general rule and each person must find out for himself which fibre suits him the best, because personal experience is of greater value than a whole series of well-meaning suggestions and advice.

Every material develops or possesses energy of the electromagnetic kind, which can be easily observed in the evening when undressing. Some pieces of clothing and underwear may crackle and spark, depending on the kind of fibre worn. Science does not understand everything involved in this area, and research is still in its infancy. For this reason we ourselves, in the interests of our own well-being, must watch our physical reactions to certain fibres, draw the right conclusions and then act accordingly.

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FIRST THE SMALL, NOW THE LARGE MANUFACTURERS BECOME MORE NATURE-ORIENTED – SESAME SEEDS

admin — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:01:20 +0000

These small oil-containing seeds of the subtropical sesame plant are comparatively little known worldwide, although in parts of Europe and North America they are commonly used. They contain an abundance of minerals and high quality protein. As these are partly combined with highly unsaturated fatty acids, they are directly transported to the cells and assimilated. The same fatty acids also supply the body with oxygen necessary for the combustion of calorific foods and so contribute to more efficient metabolism and to proper elimination. Sesame seeds will be found useful in preventing constipation and in combatting suppurations, cradle cap and eczema, and even tumours. They strengthen the nerves, stimulate the heart muscle and, because of their vitamin E content, can be taken with confidence during pregnancy. Patients afflicted with liver and gallbladder problems will welcome not only the seeds, but the raw oil as well, because both can be easily tolerated.

Because sesame is beneficial to health in so many ways, it is good to make use of the seeds themselves and also the different sesame products on the market, which children especially like to eat as snacks, only at the same time they actually provide the extra nourishment needed during their growing years – unlike sweets. Sesame seeds can be considered a perfect wholefood.

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RAW JUICES, MEDICINAL JUICES – CONCLUSIONS

admin — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 07:46:59 +0000

If, after all the above considerations, you conclude that the value of raw food does not really compensate for the many disadvantages and dangers, you are wrong. I have only made you aware of the disadvantages to show what could minimise the value so that you can exercise the necessary care and draw the full benefit from it. These reflections should stimulate anyone able to do so to take up organic gardening in order to obtain produce that poses no danger. So, if you have a garden or plot of land, there is nothing to prevent you from doing this. It is also gratifying to know that organic cultivation methods are winning more and more advocates.

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QUESTIONS OF NUTRITION – RAW VEGETABLES AND VEGETABLE JUICES (INTRODUCTION)

admin — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 07:33:08 +0000

Raw vegetables possess greater therapeutic value than cooked ones. Deficient digestion and assimilation require raw juices. Cabbage juice (green or white cabbage), for example, will improve and often cure such conditions as arthritis, stomach ulcers and metabolic disturbances. Raw potato juice is another superb remedy for stomach ulcers and is most effective when taken in combination with cabbage juice. If you cannot take raw vegetable juices neat or diluted with warm water, you might like to try adding them to soup (vegetable, oatmeal or barley) immediately before serving. Most people find this idea more appealing, apart from the fact that juices usually enhance the flavour. While not everyone is keen on soup, in this case it is a useful means of taking the vegetable juices. You can also add a little raw juice to cooked vegetables or a gruel. Boiled cabbage frequently causes indigestion or flatulence, while raw cabbage, taken finely grated or as juice, will create no such consequences. White cabbage can be made into sauerkraut, another perfect medicinal food, which should be eaten raw, if possible, in order to retain its full value. The cabbage family is rich in calcium and anyone suffering from calcium deficiency should eat plenty of cabbage, including sauerkraut, as a simple and inexpensive source of this mineral.

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THE LIVER AND GALLBLADDER – CAUSES AND SYMPTOMS OF LIVER DISORDERS

admin — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 09:41:04 +0000

More and more people are beginning to realise that the liver is one of our most important organs and needs to be kept functioning properly. Since the liver does not send out an alarm until a disorder has made considerable progress, it is to our advantage to be especially aware of certain symptoms which can serve as early warnings. If we know and understand the various causes of liver trouble, we will be in a good position to take precautionary measures and protect this vital organ.

Almost 50 per cent of the people in Switzerland, my native country, are ill because they are overfed. The variety of things available to satisfy their palate is too great. So overindulgence is largely responsible for their disorders, whereas the opposite is true in the Far East where malnutrition is the cause of liver problems. It is astonishing to find that even in countries where rice is grown and is the staple food, only white rice is sold at the market. The only exceptions are in rural areas where the peasants prepare their own natural, or brown, rice. Generally, however, the people like only white rice and prefer to buy and cook it. The majority of the population is totally ignorant of the nutritional value of brown rice and of the many benefits it offers in its natural state as compared to denatured white rice. True, in Switzerland and elsewhere ignorance prevails as well, but at least rice is not our principal food.

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THE STOMACH – GASTRIC ULCERS 2

admin — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 09:31:18 +0000

Ulcers at the cardiac end of the stomach are rare; they are much more frequent in the region of the outlet of the stomach, the lesser curvature. As mentioned earlier, the first thing to occur is an irritation of the stomach lining. This irritation alone may cause some pain, but generally the patient ignores it and hence it goes untreated. When ‘hunger pains’ set in, which are so called because they characteristically appear when the stomach is empty and disappear when some food is ingested, the lining is already affected and there is a strong possibility that an ulcer is beginning to develop. The stomach wall, now no longer protected, is being eroded by the action of the gastric juice and it is this which causes the pain. Normally, the walls of the stomach are saved from self-digestion by a protective enzyme. If the mucous membrane of the stomach is already damaged, causing pain, the patient need only eat a little food and the discomfort will be relieved at once, because the gastric acid must now act on the food and is simultaneously absorbed by it.

If the pain sets in about half an hour after meals, this is an indication that the ulcer is located in the duodenum, generally 4-5 cm (about 2 inches) away from the outlet of the stomach.

A neglected ulcer, one that has not been treated, continues to grow and in time becomes a crater-like formation. Even though the wall of the stomach becomes thicker, the ulcer may eventually perforate it and allow the chyme to leak into the abdominal cavity.

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SIMPLE REMEDIES FOR NEURITIS

admin — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 09:21:29 +0000

The pain of neuritis can be eased by repeatedly applying hot water compresses. Still better results are obtained by using herbal poultices, well heated before application. For an even more intense effect, put the herbs in a linen or cotton bag, immerse this in hot water, wring it out and apply it to the affected area.

Another alternative is to pour slightly warmed St John’s wort oil onto a piece of woollen cloth and apply this. If you mix potter’s clay with St John’s wort oil, again, slightly warmed, and apply the resulting paste, not forgetting to place a hot water bottle on top to retain the heat, the effect will be intensified.

A very simple, old-fashioned method, though perhaps rather unpleasant, has also proved beneficial. Soak a piece of cloth or cotton wool in hot paraffin, place this on the inflamed area and cover with more cotton wool or a woollen cloth. This treatment is useful for pain in the back, arms and legs. There is nothing cheaper or simpler, even though it may be rather smelly. Take care to remove the compress as soon as the skin begins to turn red and feel warm, because paraffin can burn and blister the skin. Anyone living in a rural area where paraffin lamps are still used can easily take advantage of this method of treating neuritis.

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