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BACH FLOWER REMEDIES: A NEGATIVE CLEMATUS TYPE

admin — Sun, 22 May 2011 16:27:11 +0000

A negative Clematus type does not live in the present. Whenever he comes across any problem in practical life, he does not face it nor seek its solution. He just slides himself into unrealistic and illusory notions of a bright future. If he undergoes any loss due to his unrealistic mode of living, he does not care; he is so sure of his vision’s bright future.He wants to live alone so that he can completely lose himself in his colourful fantasies.When he is alone with nothing to do, he cuts himself completely from the present, becomes inattentive and careless, does not see anything lying near him, looks away – a vacant distant look with eyes open but not seeing – awake but semi-conscious, sleepy, dreamy, yawning.If he falls ill, he dees not go to the doctor, and makes no effort to get well, because he feels he has nothing to do with the present. Lying in bed he transports his mind to his rosy dreamland, forgetting all physical ailments. For him there is no value of his present earthly existence, as he is not concerned with the present. He is a day-dreamer, absent minded and lives more in thoughts than in his actions. He has a poor memory as he is inattentive when he listens. He may cross you in the street without noticing you, as he is too pre-occupied with his own thoughts.His eyes and ears are more atuned to inward seeing and hearing than their common outward use, and this may adversely affect these organs, and result in street accidents. Sleepiness, drowsiness, inconsciousness, giddiness, dozing and falling asleep while talking or hstening to an important talk depict the negative Clematis State, as it indicates temporary loss of interest in the present. Anybody and everybody may at times find himself in the above state when his mind is so pre-occupied with his inner problems, joys or sorrows or thoughts of an impending important function, that his attention is withdrawn from the present. Clematis will bring him “down to earth”In the negative Clematis State the person does not attach any importance to his physical being. Naturally very little energy would be available at the physical level. Cold hands and feet and a feeling of emptiness in the head results in a weak memory, and inability to recollect details of a message.*92\308\8*

HONEY — ITS SPECIFIC THERAPEUTIC EFFECT (SYSTEMATIC CONSUMPTION OF HONEY)

admin — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 05:31:55 +0000

Dr Miiller asserts that potential carriers of the diphtheria bacillus can render themselves much less dangerous to other people by the systematic consumption of honey. ‘Carriers’ are those who harbour the micro-organism of a disease but are not necessarily affected by it themselves, although they constitute a potential source of infection for others. Any remedy that eliminates this danger is most welcome.

The effectiveness of honey places it on the list of tried and proven remedial foods and our confidence in it is fully justified, even though there may be some people who cannot take it and have to forgo its goodness.

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VARIOUS DIETS AND TREATMENTS – DIRECTIONS FOR THE USE OF CLAY (INTRODUCTION)

admin — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 05:26:01 +0000

According to the time of the year, clay poultices may be used either hot or cold. Those who are sensitive to the cold may prefer a hot poultice; a bag of hot herbs can be placed on top of the clay to help retain its heat. With a cold clay pack you can reduce the feeling of cold by a hot herb bag used in the same way.

For a small clay poultice, a tablespoon of clay, mixed with a herbal infusion to make a thin paste, will suffice. Spread the paste evenly, about 3-5 mm (Vs-Vs inch) thick, onto a piece of gauze or linen and place on the affected part. In cases of inflammation, especially inflammation of a nerve (neuritis), St John’s wort oil mixed with clay can work wonders and has the added advantage of keeping the poultice soft and easy to remove. Otherwise its removal can be unpleasant for those with sensitive skin as clay becomes hard and brittle as it dries. It is recommended that the poultice be applied at night and left on until the morning.

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VARIOUS DIETS AND TREATMENTS – INTERNAL CLEANSING IN THE SPRING

admin — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 05:19:53 +0000

As soon as the warm rays of the sun hit the windows in the spring conscientious housewives are usually gripped by a peculiar restlessness that urges them to declare war on every trace of dust, dirt and disorder in the home. Similarly, such a challenge to spring-clean confronts each and everyone of us and we get the overpowering feeling that our bodies need cleansing, in order to rid them of all accumulated wastes. Then a certain ‘spring fever’ or fatigue seems to gradually reduce, or slow down, our enthusiasm. Even though we may have had enough exercise during the winter to keep our bodies in trim through movement and deep-breathing, we still feel that somehow our reserves of energy are at a low ebb. Of course that is quite true since the food that was stored in the autumn will have been losing more and more of its vitamins and other vital substances. Another problem are the many days without any sunshine, so that our body is even less able to utilise the vitamins properly. Heavy winter clothing, especially thick waterproof coats, hinders the normal breathing and perspiration of the skin and in this way contributes to impaired body functions.

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A BRIEF GUIDE TO SELECTED HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES – DAPHNE MEZEREUM (DAPHNE, SPURGE LAUREL)

admin — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 05:13:04 +0000

The last muddy streaks of snow are still lying on the upland meadows and under the rhododendrons when the bright red blossoms of the daphne already catch our eye. The homoeopathic remedy Mezereum is prepared from the bark of this attractive but poisonous plant.

It is a wonderful remedy for shingles, facial erysipelas and vesicular eruptions, those itching little blisters on a red background that become worse when scratched.

For deep-seated varicose ulcers this remedy is second to none.

Mezereum is indicated for dry mucous membranes accompanied by dry and irritating cough and a feeling of constriction across the chest, which occurs especially during the night, as well as intense thirst with burning pains in the throat and a raw nasal discharge. Even in acute cases the remedy must not be given in potencies

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A SELECTION OF MEDICINAL HERBS – PIMPERNEL ROOT (PIMPINELLA SAXIFRAGA) – CATARRH AND SORE THROATS

admin — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 05:04:42 +0000

Today, the pimpernel’s main attribute is the wonderful effect it has on the vocal cords in cases of catarrh and sore throats. Pimpernel roots, chewed throughout the day, will have a much better effect than all the expensive patent medicines with their fancy packaging and labels that promise miracles. There is only one drawback, pimpernel roots are far from palatable, even though they are not so bad that one would want to reject them altogether. In the wintertime, when catarrh is so prevalent, one can come to appreciate the pimpernel’s great benefits.

If hoarseness is allied to the catarrh, chew pimpernel roots with rowan berries; both remedies can usually be bought in a dry state at a pharmacy or herbalist. For extremely bad cases, fresh pine bud syrup (Santasapina Cough Syrup) is another excellent remedy.

Formerly, pimpernel root was recommended in cases of calculus and skin eruptions. That our forefathers prized pimpernel as one of the means of protecting themselves against contagious diseases can be seen from the old saying:

To be healthy and fit, eat garlic and pimpernel, You can then hope to live to an old age as well!

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