Toxins in the system, which stem from infectious disease, must be eliminated or they will lead to future ill health. A case of mumps that has been neglected or not fully cured can lead to pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) in later life. An inflammation of the middle ear may be a result of suppressed [...]

Nasal catarrh or a cold, accompanied by a pus-like sticky discharge, may be cured in its acute stage by sipping a glass of hot water to which have been added five drops of iodine tincture. A person allergic to iodine, especially in cases of exophthalmic goitre, may obtain the same quick result by using five [...]

As a control centre of paramount importance, the pituitary should receive extra care and attention. Because of its important functions, it is well protected in an inaccessible bony hollow at the base of the skull. The only way to care for it is by looking after one’s general health. Thus, it is worthwhile supplying the [...]

This is another frequent but usually harmless childhood disease. The commonest site of trouble is in the parotid glands, but in the case of boys, the testicles and epididymis may also be affected. Serious complications can ensue when the disease is contracted by an adult male and the essential tissue of the testicles is destroyed, [...]

Therefore, additions like pine essence or cubes containing the green iridescent colouring Natrium fluorescentum should be avoided. The same warning applies to acrid herbs like celandine and cranesbill which, although of great benefit for eczematous skin troubles and rashes, if used at all, should be added in only the smallest quantities. Babies have very sensitive [...]

The most important hurdle is to identify why you cannot sleep. Is it stress? Is it situational insomnia? Is it pseudo-insomnia? Knowing the cause of your insomnia is half the battle. From my experience, over 50 per cent of the general population who are taking sleeping pills are in fact suffering from pseudo-insomnia. Pseudo-insomnia is [...]

So much for ordinary everyday stress, but what about extraordinary stress. This is like a hammer hitting an apple. We do not expect much of this stress in our lifetime, but when it comes, even if we are coconuts, we cannot help feeling the impact of the stress. Loss of loved ones, loss of possessions, [...]

There are two biological clocks that govern our sleep-wake rhythm, the circadian rhythm and the ultradian rhythm. (1) Circadian rhythm This is the familiar 24 hour rhythm. Chronobiologists have demonstrated that if we lock ourselves underground, away from all time cues and in free running conditions, our natural endogenous biological clock is about 25 hours. [...]

Insomnia is not a new disease. The ancient Egyptians remarked that one of the worst things in life is to be in bed and be unable to sleep. The word ‘hypnotic’ comes from the name of the Greek god of sleep, Hypnos. Throughout the centuries, drugs have been available to help with sleeplessness. However, as [...]

Why do we have a biological clock? It has been suggested that, during the course of evolution, organisms have maximized their use of the environment so as to maximize their chances of survival. It has been shown that man’s efficiency varies during the 24 hour period. We perform best between 7 a.m. and 11 a.m. [...]