posted by admin on Apr 9
In accordance with effort and demand, cells use up nutrient materials during the day, which are replenished during the night. This is the normal rhythm of life. In the evening, when the cells have exhausted their supplies, we become tired. If we use up more energy than normal, the cells draw on their reserves. If the energy consumption is excessive over a period of time, we have to spend more than can be replaced during the night. The inevitable result of this mismanagement is a deficiency that gets progressively greater. The normal reserves diminish and are finally used up; the cells are now completely exhausted. We suffer from a kind of fatigue that is like a sickness, in time leading to a condition of painful tiredness. People who are constantly on the move, always doing something, can easily reach this state, and if nothing is done about it, or if it is stepped up by increasing the overexertion, this senseless condition can trigger a sudden reaction and suddenly snap, like a short circuit. This explains the cases of sudden death that may puzzle even the doctor.
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posted by admin on Apr 9
If we put a hot-house or indoor plant outside in the blazing summer sun, it will probably die. Remembering that the sun throws out powerful radiation can save us from experiencing such a disappointment. The sun’s rays consist of different wavelengths, a bundle of rays that can be likened to a cable made up of many wires, each one with its own frequency. We should not forget that the ray complex of the sun puts a great strain on plants, animals and humans. The effect can be illustrated by considering the sun’s energy in terms of electric voltage. For example, if a power point has been set for 380 volts and we plug in an appliance that is adjusted for 220 volts, the difference in voltage will create heat and can burn out the appliance. Similarly, a destructive effect can result in unhealthy plants because, figuratively speaking, the higher voltage will damage the weak plant. Instead of charging or invigorating the plant, the sun’s energy will destroy it. Plants that are damaged, maggoty or infected with insect pests will live longer if they are not exposed to intense sunlight, better still if they are kept out of the sun altogether.
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posted by admin on Apr 9
When cows have been inoculated against tuberculosis, on no account should their milk be drunk raw for at least four or five days. It would be best to discard such milk altogether, at least for human consumption. Unpleasant consequences from drinking this milk may be experienced, such as liver and digestive disorders, headaches and feverishness; those who live on a natural diet are especially affected. The strange thing is that the feverishness does not cause a loss of appetite and the affected person continues to eat normally. The problems can be counteracted with Echinaforce, Usnea and Urticalcin. It is advisable to stimulate elimination through the kidneys and liver, thus enabling the toxins to be disposed of. Be careful then, if you do not want to harm your health. The best thing you can do is not to drink this contaminated milk.
Dairy farmers who deliver milk from sick animals should think twice and consider the health of their fellowmen as more important than the small financial return they might gain. But it is unfortunately true that monetary advantages often take precedence over a farmer’s sense of responsibility.
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posted by admin on Apr 9
Stone fruit is known to be more digestible when dried than if eaten fresh. But whether fresh or dried, it is essential that we observe a few basic rules in order to enjoy these tasty fruits without having any problems.
Stone fruit cannot be stored in the cellar, nor would it ripen there. It should always be picked when fully ripe, and should also be ripe when bought. Partially ripe stone fruit causes problems, and also tastes unpleasant. Thus, anyone who buys unripe stone fruit will subsequently be disappointed and feel cheated. You will never see unripe apricots, for example, miraculously ripen. You can wait as long as you like, but they will not become juicy and sweet; rather, to your great dismay, they will shrivel up pitifully. Cherries should be ripe and what is more important, unsprayed, otherwise they will be harmful. When we eat fully ripe and unsprayed cherries together with some wholewheat (wholemeal) bread, chewing everything well, they will not cause fermentation and will exert a good influence on the liver. Another thing, we should never drink water while eating cherries, or immediately afterwards. This rule applies to all stone fruit. Remember, too, that this kind of fruit is not to be simply swallowed before being properly chewed, as is usually done. Stone fruit, if well insalivated will not give any trouble, as long as it is ripe and unsprayed. In the case of dried fruit (see below), it is also important to ensure that it is unsulphurised.
It is true that nowadays it may not be easy to follow through this advice if you cannot obtain your fruit from the right sources. Our own gardens, which we tend ourselves, will provide us with all we need, as will also the produce of farmers who look after their trees in an absolutely natural way, who pick and sell nothing but fully ripe fruit.
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posted by admin on Apr 9
It is best to avoid nutmeg, pepper and other hot spices and use safe and wholesome seasonings and herbs instead. Yeast extract, especially pure culture yeast extract, can be recommended since it is natural. Pure culture yeast extract contains the vitamin  complex and is about the best seasoning you can use. It is good as a sandwich spread or dissolved in warm water and added to soups and stews as a liquid seasoning. But it should never be boiled, in order to preserve its ingredients.
By now it should be self-evident to every reader that, as our daily bread nothing but crispbread, coarse-grained wholewheat (wholemeal) bread, in other words, bread made from flour of the whole grain, should be on our table.
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posted by admin on Apr 7
Worries, anxieties and fear engender nothing but agitation — and upset the proper secretion of digestive juices. A simple illustration will prove this point. An angry, aggressive dog will not digest its food properly. It will lie around listlessly, discontented and sullen, unwilling to eat its food when it is time to do so, actually refusing to touch anything. The dog’s organism is influenced by the mood forced upon it. Newfoundlands are known to lose their appetite when they feel sad or upset. But the animal takes a much more natural approach to the problem than we do. Instead of looking for some favourite food, the dog simply fasts; it does not eat at all until the disturbance has passed and it is well again. Years ago, fasting was customary for many people, but today most of us think we would die if we did not get our meals at the usual times. Only in times of privation do such people prove that their health is actually better than they had believed it to be. If it were not so, the enormous streams of refugees from war and famine would have few survivors. No, believe me, sensible fasting will not kill but benefit us, and will benefit the liver in particular.
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posted by admin on Apr 7
I took sips of my medicine made up of Lachesis 12x, Echinacea and clay. Later, I decided to take Belladonna 4x as well, in the hope that it might do some good since I had handled deadly nightshade the day before and this could have been to blame for my condition. The remedies were indeed helpful, stimulating my system well, and at midday I was able to vomit. Strangely enough I brought up my lunch from the day before. I had not noticed such sluggish digestion before, since my system is usually quite efficient.
Unfortunately, by now I was much too tired to look around for a remedy to relieve the nausea, although Nux vomica 4x and Ipecacuanha 4x would have served me well. I had worked too hard during the previous week and this probably contributed to my feeling of utter weariness. But when I began to experience cramping pains in my heart I added a few drops of heart tonic to my medicine mixture and within five minutes my heart had calmed down. When the bowels were quite empty, discharging nothing but water, and the medicine which I kept sipping continued to work in the body, I soon began to feel better. By this time, deep-breathing caused only a slight feeling of soreness in the bowels and my otherwise healthy body had triumphed over the poison.
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posted by admin on Apr 7
Our sympathetic nervous system is a greater marvel of technology than, for example, a telephone system. But if something goes wrong with it the consequences can be dreadful, which is why I call it our ‘nasty’ sympathetic nervous system.
Never in my life had my sympathetic nervous system troubled me as much as it did recently, during a period of much stress and worry. It was in such a state that I left St Gallen and headed for the Engadine. Shortly after I had started my journey, I felt severe spasmodic pains in the stomach area, so that I could hardly bear to continue sitting any longer. Unfortunately, I had not brought any Petadolor with me, which would have relieved the cramps. Usually I have a good stomach, but on this occasion it was so upset that I brought up my whole lunch. In spite of the beautiful weather, the otherwise enjoyable ride up to the Engadine was agonising. All night long I had severe pains in the stomach, which felt as if it were tied in a knot. After my arrival in the Engadine I was able to control the nausea with Nux vomica 4x, and Crataegus helped to calm my agitated heart.
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posted by admin on Apr 7
Where surgery is necessary, it should not be considered as a complete cure, making further treatment unnecessary. On the contrary, post-operative treatment is essential in order to eradicate the cause of the disease. Iodine remedies, especially in the case of exophthalmic goitre, are not at all indicated and should be carefully avoided. Instead, choose foods that contain traces of organic iodine, for these definitely serve to cure goitre. Once again, the two herbal seasoning salts Herbamare and Trocomare, both made with sea salt, are recommended first of all. Furthermore, effective postoperative treatment of goitre includes plant products rich in fibre and iodine. Watercress is high in iodine and should be eaten in salads when it is in season. It is also good for exophthalmic goitre and will not harm the patient. In addition, homoeopathic and herbal remedies can be used to good effect.
Cabbage poultices, alternating with clay poultices, preferably prepared with a decoction of oak bark, have been found excellent for the treatment of goitre. If the cabbage poultices prove too strong in their effect, leave them on only as long as the patient is able to stand them. In time, the period of application may be extended as the patient becomes accustomed to them. Let me add that kelp in combination with Urticalcin have given good results in post-operative treatment too.
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posted by admin on Apr 7
Another natural remedy that increases the blood pressure is raw carrot juice. People with high blood pressure must therefore abstain from drinking carrot juice, but those with low pressure will benefit from it when taken in addition to the other indicated remedies. However, if carrots are eaten whole or as a salad, they will have no effect on the blood pressure; only the pure juice is curative. This applies also to beetroot juice.
If high altitudes make you feel dizzy and you wish to overcome the spell quickly, you might like to try caffeine; have a strong cup of coffee and the symptoms will quickly pass. If you live in a coastal area and have low blood pressure, oysters are excellent for regulating pressure and improving, at the same time, an insufficiency of the sex glands. Of course, you will have to eat them regularly.
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