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So if an alpine herb proves to be more effective than others, having a higher content of active substances, it cannot always be attributed to altitude alone. Rather, it depends upon the kind of plant, its hours of exposure to sunshine, the temperature of the atmosphere and the degree of protection from severe winds. It [...]

The skin cannot breathe naturally if the pores are blocked with cosmetics. In consequence it degenerates; the pores become larger. It is just as unsightly when the skin begins to slacken early, developing more wrinkles than would be expected as a result of the normal ageing process. For a reliable skin care programme rub in [...]

There are indeed some primitive tribes, as we might describe them, who would provide a dentist with no work whatsoever. He could merely admire their beautiful teeth. For one thing, these people have inherited good teeth with the necessary armour-plating of excellent enamel. So if you have children, see to it that they eat plenty [...]

Even though it is said that in experiments it has been possible to transmit cancer from sick animals to healthy ones by infecting them with toxins from malignant tissues, there is absolutely no evidence that cancer is communicable in humans; it has also been proved that cancer can result if certain tissues are subjected to [...]

On 31 March 1964 I received the first letter from a patient in Brussels who had been suffering from multiple sclerosis for sixteen years. A year later, on 30 April 1965, he wrote again, about the effect of the recommended treatment. His letter read as follows: ‘I have been taking your reliable medicines for one [...]

People in sedentary occupations suffer to a much greater extent from cold feet than those whose work allows them plenty of activity and movement. If you have inherited sluggish circulation, you will feel the cold even more; even overheated rooms will not seem to be warm enough for you. Of course, heating does not make [...]

Our three respiratory organs comprise the nose, the windpipe (trachea) and the lungs. Each of these three organs has a very special and important function and only a working correlation between them assures a harmless exchange of gases. Instead of bones, the nose has cartilage plates to give it firmness. Bones would be too brittle [...]

Alcohol and drugs can influence the brain to the extent that several centres are slowed down while others accelerate. Hence the person may lose his inhibitions and temporarily act and feel differently to how he would under normal circumstances. Permanent damage, that is, softening of the brain and paralysis, may occur when vitality decreases as [...]

Of first importance is that the bowels are functioning properly. To achieve this, it will probably be necessary to give a small enema. Use an infusion of camomile or horsetail. The second important thing to watch with an infectious disease is the function of the kidneys; horsetail tea will be of help here, or better [...]

Anyone who appreciates the importance of proper nutrition will readily understand that the food of the mother-to-be should be as natural and free from additives as possible. As regards quantity, she need not eat more than she was used to before she became pregnant. A pregnant woman should make sure to inhale plenty of oxygen [...]