The symptoms of multiple sclerosis are not always the same, so that the identity of the disease sometimes escapes diagnosis, especially in its early stages. One of the earliest symptoms is often the absence of the abdominal reflex. A fairly reliable diagnostic sign concerns the optic nerves. In this case, by using an ophthalmoscope the eye specialist will observe demyelination where the optic nerve enters at the back of the eye.

It is important to begin treatment as soon as the disease has been diagnosed, since the chances of success are then better than if it is neglected, although many orthodox medical doctors do not agree with this view, or do so only reluctantly. Years ago, a lady from eastern Switzerland came to me for treatment. Three or four doctors and a professor had diagnosed multiple sclerosis. The symptoms of paralysis were only slight to begin with. About three months later, when the lady went to see a specialist, he did not believe that she had suffered from multiple sclerosis, since she was found to be in good health. If she had had multiple sclerosis, the doctor contended, she could not be well again, because there was no cure for it and no one had so far been cured. The treatment she was given is the first of those outlined below.

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In many other areas, for example in North Africa and Egypt or Sri Lanka and India, travellers are exposed to the ever-present danger of hookworms. This dangerous worm is so widespread that Professor Dr Nauck, one of the foremost specialists in tropical diseases, believes that over 500 million people are infested with it. According to his estimate, every fifth person in the tropics is a carrier of this dangerous parasite.

Not only are roundworms and the tiny threadworms or pin-worms extremely widespread in tropical lands and islands, but the even more dangerous whipworms are abundant in some areas, so that practically all the inhabitants are infested with one kind or another of these parasites.

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The diet should be low in protein and all white flour products should be avoided, as well as white sugar. Instead, stick to a natural wholefood diet and take plenty of juices, including beetroot, carrot and celery. Horseradish and young nettles should be eaten daily and, as a supplement to the diet, oysters, shrimps and squid have great therapeutic value.

A carrot juice diet is beneficial. Juices of grapefruit, grapes and oranges are also excellent. Experience will tell which juice suits you best, because certain acids, although harmless to people in good health, do not always agree with someone who is not quite so well. If you want to achieve good results without complications, follow the reactions of your body and take care. Also, drink only reasonable quantities of the juices, because you could do more harm than good by overdoing it. Caution is recommended even when the juices and remedies which are to help reduce weight are natural.

Extracts from animal glands may be helpful, but only if given in the appropriate doses, because they may otherwise do more harm than good. Exercise and deep-breathing, preferably in mountain or ocean air, are among some of the best remedies for stimulating the glands.

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Even the most difficult case will yield to this treatment, providing the proper diet is maintained and very little salt and protein is ingested. When it comes to skin disorders, salt is a poison and the metabolic toxins resulting from an excess intake of animal protein aggravate these diseases in general and psoriasis in particular. Further advice on diet is given on pages 180-1. If there is a discharge of pus from the eruption, Hepar sulph. 4x should be taken. If the trouble is connected with an acid condition of the body or if there is an oozing, burning, blistering rash with painful itching, then Rhus tox. 4x to 6x will be the best remedy. Arsenicum alb. 4x to 6x is good for both dry and oozing eruptions which burn and irritate especially by night. In cases of chronic eruptions the homoeopathic sulphur remedies Sulphur 6x and Sulphur iod. 4x to 6x have proven their worth, particularly if the eruption is of a scrofulous nature. Finally, if the disease is the result of a tendency

to rheumatism or gout, then Calcarea carb. 4x alternated with Lycopodium 6x would be indicated.

Whatever the cause, it is useful to add a calcium preparation which incorporates nettles, for example Urticalcin, to the other medication. And do not forget that Violaforce (heartsease drops) is an especially effective remedy for skin disorders.

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We have all developed the bad habit of using the motor car for every little errand instead of walking. It is most unusual for a person who owns a car to take regular walks, not even when it is just a stone’s throw to the corner shop. We have become a generation spoiled by the many inventions that make life easier: we no longer want to walk, we no longer want to use our limbs, and our muscles suffer from disuse. Many people are not aware of the danger that results from this way of life. Our circulation suffers and there may even be a deterioration of the entire vascular system as well as of the heart. Monotonous mental activity may lead to tensions, stagnation in the circulatory system, spasms, high blood pressure and many other problems. All these things are potential causes of heart attacks, especially for people in their late fifties.

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