It goes without saying that not every sort of music has the same effect. Some lovers of light music might think it strange that classical music has the best effect on some sick people. It may also seem odd that musicians often do not react to music in the same way as those who do [...]
Leisure, a cosy home atmosphere, tranquillity and contemplation, as well as a period of relaxation at the end of a working day, are things that will soon only be known from reading descriptions of the past. Even at mealtimes modern man is in the grip of restlessness connected with his busy schedule. Mind you, the [...]
It is well known that yeast taken regularly in small quantities has a medicinal effect upon furunculosis (boils) and wounds that refuse to heal. It is worthwhile mentioning that small quantities may cure the condition, while large amounts can actually provoke the problem, thus confirming the homoeopathic principle that any substance that leads to pathological [...]
On account of this definite link between white bread consumption and poor dental health, I decided to bring out a natural bread, called ‘Risopan’. It is, in content, comparable to the bread eaten by primitive peoples, being made of whole rye, wheat, barley, rice bran and rice germ for the sake of their richness in [...]
Carrots are so rich in important minerals and vitamins that they can rightly be called a remedial food. You should eat them every day in one form or another, especially during the low-vitamin winter months and early spring. They should preferably be eaten raw, because when uncooked they retain all their goodness. Children like to [...]
Diabetics and anyone who has bad digestion need to know what to do to help the pancreas function efficiently. Since the blood carries nutrients and remedial substances to the parts of the body it can reach, the primary requirement is to stimulate the circulation. Take hot showers or apply moist hot packs for this purpose; [...]
Tapeworms are more dangerous than the smaller nematodes. A tapeworm is extremely difficult to get rid of because of the barbed hooks on its head by which it remains firmly attached to the mucous-membrane lining of the intestines. When small segments, 7-10mm (V4-V3 inch) wide and 10—20 cm (4—8 inches) long, are seen in the [...]
In all cases it follows that the diet should be planned on a natural basis and should be rich in vitamins and mineral content. If the patient’s condition allows it, a juice diet or a short fast could be tried too. It is important to have his understanding and cooperation, for such diets demand the [...]
Bed-wetting is a real problem that affects mother and child alike. Even though it may be the result of some emotional upset or nervous tension, certain remedies, physical therapy and a bland diet may greatly assist the organism and even help to overcome the emotional problems as well. Bed-wetting in normal older children, if they [...]
Lycopus europaeus, commonly known as gipsywort or bugleweed, is a little known but efficacious medicinal plant. In Switzerland it is found in some parts of the Churfirst mountains at an elevation of up to 1,000 m (3,280 feet). In the valleys of the Ticino and in Pusciavo it is more abundant. European Lycopus is very [...]