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== Older People Need Support ==
== Older People Need Support ==
When health is our companion, the latter years of our living can be joyful years, indeed. The major challenges of life have been met. These should be the years of new adven-
When health is our companion, the latter years of our living can be joyful years, indeed. The major challenges of life have been met. These should be the years of new adventure. However, if we are old and sick and filled with doubts about tomorrow, as so many of our elderly friends are, then we have a tendency to accept defeat before we should, largely because we are without family or friends to provide encouraging loving support.
Every living person has the marvelous gift of vital force, some more, some less. But, whatever the amount, it gives opportunity, an opportunity to create, to accomplish, to give a part of one’s self back to the world in exchange for the gift. This is true of the elderly ones as well as of the younger members of society. While life remains, there is also potential. When older people are taught how to live according to Hygienic principles, they often become enthusiastic, moreso than they were for years, and begin to share their rich experiences with us and with others, to the enrichment of all.
Every living person has the marvelous gift of vital force, some more, some less. But, whatever the amount, it gives opportunity, an opportunity to create, to accomplish, to give a part of one’s self back to the world in exchange for the gift. This is true of the elderly ones as well as of the younger members of society. While life remains, there is also potential. When older people are taught how to live according to Hygienic principles, they often become enthusiastic, moreso than they were for years, and begin to share their rich experiences with us and with others, to the enrichment of all.
This wonderful friend recently celebrated his 97th birthday. To celebrate he went for a medical examination. The examining physician shook his head in wonder and told our friend, “The only thing we can find wrong with you is a little edema in your ankles. Other than that, you are fine!”
This wonderful friend recently celebrated his 97th birthday. To celebrate he went for a medical examination. The examining physician shook his head in wonder and told our friend, “The only thing we can find wrong with you is a little edema in your ankles. Other than that, you are fine!”
Was the old man content? After all, what’s a little edema? We see that sort of thing all around us, don’t we? No! He was not content. Our friend, you see, is a very determined man. He announced in a firm voice, “I will now give up bread!” We all sat back
Was the old man content? After all, what’s a little edema? We see that sort of thing all around us, don’t we? No! He was not content. Our friend, you see, is a very determined man. He announced in a firm voice, “I will now give up bread!” We all sat back in astonishment. His brother had been trying to get him to give up bread from the very beginning, but to no avail. You see, he wasn’t ready yet. But now he had made up his own mind: “No more bread!”
in astonishment. His brother had been trying to get him to give up bread from the very beginning, but to no avail. You see, he wasn’t ready yet. But now he had made up his own mind: “No more bread!”
There is a lesson for all Hygienists to learn here, perhaps several. Sometimes the greatest gift we can give is the gift of hope and especially when it is given to the elderly ones in love. This is the gift that both directs and inspires. It is easy, of course, to present a plan of action; it takes love to inspire performance. Our 93-year-old friend also gives us another lesson: in working with our older clients, in addition to having the knowledge of what to do and the ability to offer love and support, we are also required to have patience.
There is a lesson for all Hygienists to learn here, perhaps several. Sometimes the greatest gift we can give is the gift of hope and especially when it is given to the elderly ones in love. This is the gift that both directs and inspires. It is easy, of course, to present a plan of action; it takes love to inspire performance. Our 93-year-old friend also gives us another lesson: in working with our older clients, in addition to having the knowledge of what to do and the ability to offer love and support, we are also required to have patience.
Love is conveyed, of course, in many ways: in the way we look, in our manner of speaking, in our attitude toward the client. It shows in the patience we display when our client expresses ideas which may appear somewhat “peculiar” to us but which are, nevertheless, important to the person before us—even if only for a passing moment. Our love shows in the way we greet and say goodbye, and in our acceptance of the fact that most of our elderly clients will require time, time to tell their story as they wish to tell it, and time to adjust rather slowly to a new and strange way of eating and living. Through the love you give to them, the older person comes to know and gratefully accept the fact that you have their best interests at heart. In other words, they have your much-needed support as they try to regain some better measure of health.
Love is conveyed, of course, in many ways: in the way we look, in our manner of speaking, in our attitude toward the client. It shows in the patience we display when our client expresses ideas which may appear somewhat “peculiar” to us but which are, nevertheless, important to the person before us—even if only for a passing moment. Our love shows in the way we greet and say goodbye, and in our acceptance of the fact that most of our elderly clients will require time, time to tell their story as they wish to tell it, and time to adjust rather slowly to a new and strange way of eating and living. Through the love you give to them, the older person comes to know and gratefully accept the fact that you have their best interests at heart. In other words, they have your much-needed support as they try to regain some better measure of health.
In order to prepare you to become more capable of giving this kind of support to your senior citizen clients, we ask you to retravel in your mind’s eye the long road of life with us, to take the train ride, as it were, just as the average person living today in America is doing. Much of what we have to say will, of course, pertain to persons living in all countries of the world, but we are all individuals. However, in this discussion we will be looking at gross details for the purpose of following a single common thread, the rising tide of toxicosis, and the wasting effect of the physiological and biological errors on the potential of the newly-born as each person takes the train ride through life.
In order to prepare you to become more capable of giving this kind of support to your senior citizen clients, we ask you to travel in your mind’s eye the long road of life with us, to take the train ride, as it were, just as the average person living today in America is doing. Much of what we have to say will, of course, pertain to persons living in all countries of the world, but we are all individuals. However, in this discussion we will be looking at gross details for the purpose of following a single common thread, the rising tide of toxicosis, and the wasting effect of the physiological and biological errors on the potential of the newly-born as each person takes the train ride through life.
In presenting this overview of life we wish to emphasize that what we present is life as it is presently lived, not what it should or could be, if Hygienic principles and practices were universally adopted.
In presenting this overview of life we wish to emphasize that what we present is life as it is presently lived, not what it should or could be, if Hygienic principles and practices were universally adopted.
== The Path We Travel ==
== The Path We Travel ==
With very few exceptions all of us are born capable of achieving a far greater potential in all areas of life than most persons presently achieve. Certainly most of us desire to be happy in our old age and yet we are surrounded by a host of unhappy people, people who are filled with disease and despair. Most of us have a deep inner yearning to achieve something of real worth before we depart from this life but, obviously, few ever come close to a full realization of their earlier dreams.
With very few exceptions all of us are born capable of achieving a far greater potential in all areas of life than most persons presently achieve. Certainly most of us desire to be happy in our old age and yet we are surrounded by a host of unhappy people, people who are filled with disease and despair. Most of us have a deep inner yearning to achieve something of real worth before we depart from this life but, obviously, few ever come close to a full realization of their earlier dreams.
We know that most people would prefer to be healthy and yet few among us can be held up as models of superior health—at any age. Indeed, most of us are gravely ill when we are compared to many more ideal specimens available for comparison. It would appear normal for us, as we grow older, to have our lives increasingly enriched by a growing number of friends and by enlarged familial relationship, but the exact opposite seems more often than not to occur as friends diminish in number, felled by accumulated poisons which were the fruits of incorrect habits of living and eating. Additionally, a more mobile population and a less-caring attitude of a commercially-oriented society seems
We know that most people would prefer to be healthy and yet few among us can be held up as models of superior health—at any age. Indeed, most of us are gravely ill when we are compared to many more ideal specimens available for comparison. It would appear normal for us, as we grow older, to have our lives increasingly enriched by a growing number of friends and by enlarged familial relationship, but the exact opposite seems more often than not to occur as friends diminish in number, felled by accumulated poisons which were the fruits of incorrect habits of living and eating. Additionally, a more mobile population and a less-caring attitude of a commercially-oriented society seems to gnaw away at family togetherness, the members of families refusing to accept responsibility one for the other and particularly between generations of the same family. There are exceptions, of course, and these families are to be commended for fulfilling a kinship trust.
to gnaw away at family togetherness, the members of families refusing to accept responsibility one for the other and particularly between generations of the same family. There are exceptions, of course, and these families are to be commended for fulfilling a kinship trust.
From our position at the far end of the spectrum of life it seems that life tends to follow a pattern; that there appears to be a more or less regular sequence of events which may be characteristic of the times in which we live. Within certain very broad limits we can observe some definite patterns emerging, significant in various areas vital to self, to interpersonal relationships, to health, to family ties and obligations; and, of course, in the wider arena of life that is concerned with community and world spheres of influence.
From our position at the far end of the spectrum of life it seems that life tends to follow a pattern; that there appears to be a more or less regular sequence of events which may be characteristic of the times in which we live. Within certain very broad limits we can observe some definite patterns emerging, significant in various areas vital to self, to interpersonal relationships, to health, to family ties and obligations; and, of course, in the wider arena of life that is concerned with community and world spheres of influence.
There is no doubt that man’s most inner urge is, above all things, to be happy, to be wanted, to be recognized as a person, and, of course, to be healthy, but when we become elderly, we rarely are privileged to experience such emotional and spiritual nourishment even though it is as essential to life as physical nourishment. Indeed, the full acceptance of nutrients is impossible when we remain emotionally and spiritually vacant.
There is no doubt that man’s most inner urge is, above all things, to be happy, to be wanted, to be recognized as a person, and, of course, to be healthy, but when we become elderly, we rarely are privileged to experience such emotional and spiritual nourishment even though it is as essential to life as physical nourishment. Indeed, the full acceptance of nutrients is impossible when we remain emotionally and spiritually vacant.
=== The Nine Stages of Life ===
We first began researching the aging process years ago. Interestingly enough, we began to distinguish nine fairly distinct stages in the average life course. We observed also that these stages had similarities as well as readily distinguishable differences. For example, certain stresses are more or less peculiar to adolescents, as was seen in Lesson 82, and yet these same stresses are perhaps of little concern in other stages.
We first began researching the aging process years ago. Interestingly enough, we began to distinguish nine fairly distinct stages in the average life course. We observed also that these stages had similarities as well as readily distinguishable differences. For example, certain stresses are more or less peculiar to adolescents, as was seen in Lesson 82, and yet these same stresses are perhaps of little concern in other stages.
There are some diseases which are characteristic of childhood which rarely, if ever, appear in the later years of life. We constantly observe how the errors in lifestyle and in nutrition seem to have a far-reaching and cumulative effect on health as the life course is traversed. Physiological insults of a myriad kind nibble away at health prevent the fulfillment of the birth potential of self. It is interesting to observe that in each of the
There are some diseases which are characteristic of childhood which rarely, if ever, appear in the later years of life. We constantly observe how the errors in lifestyle and in nutrition seem to have a far-reaching and cumulative effect on health as the life course is traversed. Physiological insults of a myriad kind nibble away at health prevent the fulfillment of the birth potential of self. It is interesting to observe that in each of the nine stages, we find many of the same stresses, the same diseases, similar errors, and, of course, similar results. Our nine stages are arbitrary choices, of course, but our students can probably see the logic of the divisions chosen.
nine stages, we find many of the same stresses, the same diseases, similar errors, and, of course, similar results. Our nine stages are arbitrary choices, of course, but our students can probably see the logic of the divisions chosen.
# Period of Childhood
# Period of Childhood
Because we feel it is important to the understanding of the elderly, we are presenting a brief synopsis of the transition from Stage One to Stage Nine. We include some general observations to increase understanding, we note the types of diseases common to each stage, the determining factors as to the type(s) experienced and, finally, the most common errors made by individuals as they pass through each one of the nine stages.
Because we feel it is important to the understanding of the elderly, we are presenting a brief synopsis of the transition from Stage One to Stage Nine. We include some general observations to increase understanding, we note the types of diseases common to each stage, the determining factors as to the type(s) experienced and, finally, the most common errors made by individuals as they pass through each one of the nine stages.
It is important to note that young people are biologically very similar. This is true because their bodies have, as yet, not sustained the vast numbers of physiological insults which can be experienced as the pattern of life is revealed. The changes continue slowly and inexorably, under present standards of living and eating, until the life force is exhausted and the physiological point of no return is finally reached. This is why the elderly are so biologically different. Their bodies represent the sum total, the cumulative and final effect of multiple errors. Each elderly person is different from every other elderly person because he has been imprinted by different stresses and to a greater or lesser degree. Also, because at birth he entered the world with a constitution, a collection of weak and strong organs which were strictly his own, his private legacy from the past. Persons with a strong inheritance survive the stresses of life far better than those less well endowed. Like strong trees that bend with the wind and grow stronger, persons with a strong constitution are able to survive relatively well the vicissitudes of life. The weaker ones seldom attain a great age.
It is important to note that young people are biologically very similar. This is true because their bodies have, as yet, not sustained the vast numbers of physiological insults which can be experienced as the pattern of life is revealed. The changes continue slowly and inexorably, under present standards of living and eating, until the life force is exhausted and the physiological point of no return is finally reached. This is why the elderly are so biologically different. Their bodies represent the sum total, the cumulative and final effect of multiple errors.
Each elderly person is different from every other elderly person because he has been imprinted by different stresses and to a greater or lesser degree. Also, because at birth he entered the world with a constitution, a collection of weak and strong organs which were strictly his own, his private legacy from the past. Persons with a strong inheritance survive the stresses of life far better than those less well endowed. Like strong trees that bend with the wind and grow stronger, persons with a strong constitution are able to survive relatively well the vicissitudes of life. The weaker ones seldom attain a great age.
However, it is the purpose of the Hygienic practitioner to teach both the weak and the strong to get the most out of life, to show them that life is a possible dream to be lived to the full and that this can be accomplished in full measure when we know and follow the principles you are learning in this course, the principles of Life Science. The student will observe in the following mini-glimpses into the nine stages that we will, unfortunately, not be able to include all influences and/or conditions that could conceivably arise. Our purpose is to provide a broad index so that students can be aware of the evolving biological degeneration brought about through multiple physiological errors, these leading to the aging of people as customarily observed. The Hygienist, of course, has sufficient evidence to demonstrate epidemiologically and historically that such aging is contrary to organic law. However, by having knowledge of the progress of toxemia at work within the body, the Hygienic practitioner should, in the normal course of events, be better equipped to help his elderly clients to attain a far higher plateau of health than they presently experience.
However, it is the purpose of the Hygienic practitioner to teach both the weak and the strong to get the most out of life, to show them that life is a possible dream to be lived to the full and that this can be accomplished in full measure when we know and follow the principles you are learning in this course, the principles of Life Science. The student will observe in the following mini-glimpses into the nine stages that we will, unfortunately, not be able to include all influences and/or conditions that could conceivably arise. Our purpose is to provide a broad index so that students can be aware of the evolving biological degeneration brought about through multiple physiological errors, these leading to the aging of people as customarily observed. The Hygienist, of course, has sufficient evidence to demonstrate epidemiologically and historically that such aging is contrary to organic law. However, by having knowledge of the progress of toxemia at work within the body, the Hygienic practitioner should, in the normal course of events, be better equipped to help his elderly clients to attain a far higher plateau of health than they presently experience.
In this first stage we cover the period of life from birth to about the tenth year. This is normally the time of childhood, a time of life when a person is more or less completely dependent upon parents and/or others for life’s necessities:
In this first stage we cover the period of life from birth to about the tenth year. This is normally the time of childhood, a time of life when a person is more or less completely dependent upon parents and/or others for life’s necessities:
# Custodial care both in sickness and in health.
# Housing.
# Cleanliness.
# Clothing.
# Education.
# Food.
# Environment including: Social, emotional, physical and spiritual.
# Other.
In Lesson 80 we paid some attention to child abuse and pointed out that there are many ways to abuse young children. Probably such abuse has existed throughout the history of mankind but it remains, nevertheless, a troubling problem which must, in our view, be rightfully attributed to the inner turmoil which damages the nervous structures of the body and leads, more often than not, to erratic behavior.
We should remember that the various kinds of abuse are often difficult to detect and even more difficult, we are told, to prosecute since the child, either out of a sense of fear or love for the abusing parent, may refuse to testify or because of his young years, may be unable to do so.
In recent years still other multiple problems have arisen, these being most often associated with the single parent home. These are presently receiving some small attention but they have certainly not, as yet, been resolved insofar as the possible psychological and other effects on the developing child are concerned.
The Types of Disease Commonly Experienced in Stage One:
In Lesson 80 we noted that the family unit, as traditionally constituted, is undergoing change. However, we must recognize, especially as we look forward to the problems of the elderly, that the long range results of these changes, whatever they may turn out to be and however they may have been created, have yet to be evaluated. The evidence that is already “in,” seems to indicate that the effects may be long-reaching and profoundly negative in kind. Many elderly clients are often greatly troubled by the fact that young children are being neglected by their parents and also by the fact that they themselves have apparently become almost “non-people” in the eyes of their children.
'''The Types of Disease Commonly Experienced in Stage One:'''
# Acute: Chicken-pox, measles, eruptive fevers of all kinds, poliomyelitis and similar “self-limiting” diseases.
# “Allergies”: Rashes, itches, various nasal and lung catarrhal disorders which may or may not exhibit periodicity, coming and going at intervals.
# Others: Frequent colds, tonsillitis, glandular swellings, pinworms and other fungus infections. (Don’t forget, pinworms find a happy home in catarrhal victims!). Leukemia is the No. 1 killer of young children. Digestive disturbances, including diarrhea and/or constipation, infant colic and irritability.
'''The State of Health Observed in Children is Determined by:'''
# Inherited Diathesis—the child’s legacy from generations of ancestors which have preceded him for hundreds of thousands of years; includes health of parents at conception.
# Inherited Diathesis—the child’s legacy from generations of ancestors which have preceded him for hundreds of thousands of years; includes health of parents at conception.
# The health and care of the mother during the prenatal period.
# The health and care of the mother during the prenatal period.
# Thecareandfeedingofthechildfollowingbirthincluding,amongotherthings,thefol lowing:
# The care and feeding of the child following birth including,amongotherthings,thefol lowing:
'''The emotional environment and experiences.'''
# Physical care and nurture including protection from violence.
# Physical care and nurture including protection from violence.
# Kind, quantity and frequency of feedings. The Most Common Errors Made In Child Care:
# Kind, quantity and frequency of feedings.
'''The Most Common Errors Made In Child Care:'''
# Overnutrition—Feeding too much food and/or feeding too frequently.
# Overnutrition—Feeding too much food and/or feeding too frequently.
# Poor Nutrition—Inability to nurse the infant. Poor quality food or too little food.
# Poor Nutrition—Inability to nurse the infant. Poor quality food or too little food.
# Too much handling or too little handling.
# Too much handling or too little handling.
# Failuretosatisfyphysiologicalandemotionalneeds.The“EmptyHouseStress”ofchil dren with working parents: “Latch-key children.”
# Failuretosatisfyphysiologicalandemotionalneeds.The“EmptyHouseStress”ofchil dren with working parents: “Latch-key children.”
# Too little exercise. 83.3.1.2 Stage Two—The Adolescent Years—Ages 10 to 20 In Lesson 82 we discussed the adolescent and Hygienic living and noted that this period of life is a period of transition from childhood to adulthood, one which begins with a more or less complete dependence upon others and evolves into a state of emerging independence. We wish to call your attention to the bodily and health changes that gradually take place during this transition period, these changes illustrating, in many cases, the beginning of disorders which will trouble the elderly, but to a far greater degree. It is in these early years that we witness the alpha, beginning phases in the biological evolution which results, finally, in the elderly individuals as the omega, of life, when catastrophic diseases begin to take an ever-accelerating toll. When the foundation is faulty, the structure will eventually give away. The Types of Disease Commonly Experienced in Stage Two:
# Too little exercise.
==== Stage Two—The Adolescent Years—Ages 10 to 20 ====
In Lesson 82 we discussed the adolescent and Hygienic living and noted that this period of life is a period of transition from childhood to adulthood, one which begins with a more or less complete dependence upon others and evolves into a state of emerging independence.
We wish to call your attention to the bodily and health changes that gradually take place during this transition period, these changes illustrating, in many cases, the beginning of disorders which will trouble the elderly, but to a far greater degree. It is in these early years that we witness the alpha, beginning phases in the biological evolution which results, finally, in the elderly individuals as the omega, of life, when catastrophic diseases begin to take an ever-accelerating toll. When the foundation is faulty, the structure will eventually give away.
'''The Types of Disease Commonly Experienced in Stage Two:'''
# Acute: Note that the acute diseases of childhood become less frequent but other kinds of disorders develop, such as: Sinusitis, hay fever, bronchitis and various other kinds of catarrhal involvements: frequent colds, influenza, etc.
# DigestiveDisturbancesincludingdiarrhea,constipation,colitis,appendicitis,andulcers. (Notice how the seriousness of the conditions is increasing.)
# NewDisordersnowoftenappear:rheumaticdisordersincludingneuritisandinflammation of the joints. (So-called “growing pains.” Growth actually produces no pain. These pains are due to the increasing toxemia.)
# Eye Deterioration.
# Acne, boils, pimples, eczema or similar skin eruptions.
# Mouth and body odors that prove annoying. In females, menstrual disorders: irregular menses, painful menses, vaginal discharges, edema, depression before and during period—the PMS or the Premenstrual Syndrome.
'''The State of Health Observed in Stage Two is Determined by:'''
# All those cited in Stage One, plus the following:
# All those cited in Stage One, plus the following:
# The number, kind and frequency of physiological insults experienced during this stage in the life cycle: Emotional insults, poison insults (both exogenous and endogenous), Deficiencies, (either in lifestyle or in nutrition) and Excess insults (either in lifestyle or in nutrition); or a combination of these. The Most Common Errors Made in Stage Two are:
# The number, kind and frequency of physiological insults experienced during this stage in the life cycle: Emotional insults, poison insults (both exogenous and endogenous), Deficiencies, (either in lifestyle or in nutrition) and Excess insults (either in lifestyle or in nutrition); or a combination of these.
'''The Most Common Errors Made in Stage Two are:'''
# Overnutrition—the “Eat All You Can” Syndrome.
# Overnutrition—the “Eat All You Can” Syndrome.
# Poor nutrition.
# Poor nutrition.
# Failure to accept responsibility for one’s acts, especially among males.
# Failure to accept responsibility for one’s acts, especially among males.
# Emotional trauma: poor home environment, poor school environment, poor community environment, too much pressure to achieve on part of authority figure, usually parent.
# Too little discipline in all aspects of life, but especially in the home and school. Creates the false sense that “I can get away with anything and the roof won’t fall on me!”
# Peer rejection or the converse, peer domination.
# Failure to satisfy basic physiological, biological and/or emotional needs of the immature, but growing body.
==== Stage Three—The Emerging Adult ====
During these years the chronological clock ticks on; the adolescent emerges into and becomes the adult. In the beginning of the period, there are varying degrees of dependence upon parents but, by the time this stage has been concluded, most persons have assumed full responsibility for their own care and well-being.
At about the halfway mark, that is, at about age 24 or 25, growth ceases and the body now begins to concentrate as best it can on health maintenance, on healing and repairing the wounded cells and, from this point on, it will be required to wage a constant war against sickness and death.
It is during this stage that mates are chosen and new family units are established. In recent years, marriages have had a tendency to be postponed with many young people, for one reason or another, not seeking the responsibility for a family and opting, instead, for “live-in” partner either of the same sex or, more frequently, of the opposite sex. Almost without exception, however, the future beckons and is full of challenge, hopes are high and all aspects of life are thought to be capable of a successful conclusion!
Those in the twenty to thirty age group, Stage Three, show considerable differences in emotional maturity, no doubt due to their current health status and different backgrounds. The imprinting of the years on their lives profoundly affects the manner in which they handle today.
Educational goals are usually achieved somewhere in this time frame and a wide divergence in aims and aspirations in life appear. Whether or not these are successfully consummated during the generally productive years of the twenties will certainly have a very noticeable influence following retirement, as we will soon see. In fact, it will color an older person’s complete attitude toward life and living. It may also determine his health status. But, for now, the overall attitude among this age group can perhaps best be expressed in the words of a popular song: “Kiss Today goodbye. Point me towards Tomorrow!” To the 25-year-old the future is there to be conquered and he has no doubt that he will conquer it! Health maintenance is generally a matter of major concern only to those who do not have it.
'''The Types of Disease Commonly Experienced in Stage Three:'''(Note: Observe the steady inroads made on the vital force, this being sapped by the adaptations required within the body in order to maintain life.)
# '''Acute Diseases:''' the diseases of childhood are, for the most part, nonexistent. Colds and other respiratory disorders are common and more frequent. Asthmatic conditions, bronchial troubles and other similar disorders often become more severe.
# The teenage, “allergies” often disappear and the young adult is said to have, “grown out of them." The truth is that a higher level of tolerance to toxins has been attained with a commensurate and equal lowering of the health status.
# '''Some skin disorders now become more or less chronic:''' for example, chronic eczema or psoriasis.
'''Various other common disorders which are frequently experienced:'''
# Arteriosclerosis, multiple sclerosis, etc.
# Rheumatic and/or arthritic symptoms either now make their appearance or, if previously present, increase in severity.
# Heart irregularities and other disorders affecting (Note: These troubles seem to be appearing with more and more frequency also in Stage Two, especially within the last fifteen years or so).
# Heart irregularities and other disorders affecting (Note: These troubles seem to be appearing with more and more frequency also in Stage Two, especially within the last fifteen years or so).
# Digestive disturbances, especially ulcers, diarrhea and colon constipation.
# Digestive disturbances, especially ulcers, diarrhea and colon constipation.
# Kidney malfunctioning; especially frequent is nocturnal urination.
# Kidney malfunctioning; especially frequent is nocturnal urination.
# Withfemales,themenstrualperiodcontinuestocausetroubleandfrequentlyincreases in length.
# With females, the menstrual period continues to cause trouble and frequently increases in length.
# Painful childbirth. The State of Health Observed in Stage Three is Determined by:
# Painful childbirth.
'''The State of Health Observed in Stage Three is Determined by:'''
# Careandnurtureduringprenatalperiodandduringalltheprecedingyearsfrombirthto present.
# Care and nurture during prenatal period and during all the preceding years from birth to present.
# Inherited strengths and weaknesses.
# Inherited strengths and weaknesses.
# Frequency,numberandkindofphysiologicalinsultstowhichthebodyandmindhave been subjected thusfar during the life course. The Most Common Errors Made in Stage Three are:
# Frequency,numberandkindofphysiologicalinsultstowhichthebodyandmindhave been subjected thusfar during the life course.
'''The Most Common Errors Made in Stage Three are:'''
# Overnutrition.
# Overnutrition.
# Poor nutrition.
# Poor nutrition.
# Indulgenceinfalsestimulants:Condimentsofallkinds,alcohol,nicotine;usingpalliat ing drugs to disguise symptoms; using prescribed, “social,” hard or other drugs includ ing herbs, synthetic vitamins, and/or other so-called “supplements.”
# Indulgenceinfalsestimulants:Condimentsofallkinds,alcohol,nicotine;usingpalliat ing drugs to disguise symptoms; using prescribed, “social,” hard or other drugs includ ing herbs, synthetic vitamins, and/or other so-called “supplements.”
The emotional stresses incurred in trying to make a living and/or provide for a family in a very competitive business and social scene.
# Thestressescausedbyeconomicandotherpressuresas,forexample,duringadepres sion; the stresses of “keeping up with the Joneses;” trying to provide the “best” for one’s children; competition for a suitable mate; the noise and fast pace of modern living, especially in large cities.
# Thestressescausedbyeconomicandotherpressuresas,forexample,duringadepres sion; the stresses of “keeping up with the Joneses;” trying to provide the “best” for one’s children; competition for a suitable mate; the noise and fast pace of modern living, especially in large cities.
# Overindulgence in all aspects of living; sexual burnout.
# Overindulgence in all aspects of living; sexual burnout.
# Failure to satisfy basic physiological and biological needs, especially two such needs: namely, sufficient exercise and rest.
# Failure to satisfy basic physiological and biological needs, especially two such needs: namely, sufficient exercise and rest.
==== Stage Four—The Parenting Years ====
==== Stage Four—The Parenting Years ====
In the normal course of events, those who have lived to this fourth stage in the life course have fully accepted their roles as adults and, as such, provide for their own requirements: physical, emotional, financial and spiritual.
In the normal course of events, those who have lived to this fourth stage in the life course have fully accepted their roles as adults and, as such, provide for their own requirements: physical, emotional, financial and spiritual.
Families are usually established, children born, with parents now assuming the nurturing described in Stage One. By this time, the childhood home is no longer a factor except for the effect it may have had upon the individual in all phases of his life to this time. Formal education has, for the most part, ended and the individual strives to establish himself in the business and social worlds of which s/he is now a part, although for a limited time. Efforts are still made to gain approval of one’s peers, although peer pressure is not generally as important as in previous years. During this stage, which includes those between the ages of 30 and 40, both males and females tend to participate actively in the organized life of the community, joining several civic and service clubs, both professional and occupational, as well as participating socially and actively in all kinds of other organizations and activities. Church leadership is assumed by many while others play a more passive role. The over-riding concern of members of this age group is the welfare of the several members of the family unit but, particularly, that of the children they have brought into the world. There is now only a limited concern for the needs, financial and other, of their parents or for older generations still living; that is, for grandparents or
Families are usually established, children born, with parents now assuming the nurturing described in Stage One. By this time, the childhood home is no longer a factor except for the effect it may have had upon the individual in all phases of his life to this time.
great-grandparents. These have become almost non-persons in modern America. This is not true, however, in many other cultures.
Formal education has, for the most part, ended and the individual strives to establish himself in the business and social worlds of which s/he is now a part, although for a limited time. Efforts are still made to gain approval of one’s peers, although peer pressure is not generally as important as in previous years. During this stage, which includes those between the ages of 30 and 40, both males and females tend to participate actively in the organized life of the community, joining several civic and service clubs, both professional and occupational, as well as participating socially and actively in all kinds of other organizations and activities. Church leadership is assumed by many while others play a more passive role. The over-riding concern of members of this age group is the welfare of the several members of the family unit but, particularly, that of the children they have brought into the world. There is now only a limited concern for the needs, financial and other, of their parents or for older generations still living; that is, for grandparents or great-grandparents. These have become almost non-persons in modern America. This is not true, however, in many other cultures.
During this stage, the future looks fairly secure. Stereotypes begin to emerge, especially in the business world as individuals find their “niche,” as it were. This could well be called the period of “Individual Strategy” with the term “Individual” applying equally well to the individual, male or female, perse, or to the family as a unit.
During this stage, the future looks fairly secure. Stereotypes begin to emerge, especially in the business world as individuals find their “niche,” as it were. This could well be called the period of “Individual Strategy” with the term “Individual” applying equally well to the individual, male or female, perse, or to the family as a unit.
With females entering the business world more frequently now than in former years, they are now subject to the multiple stresses not previously experienced and, in addition, they must often be concerned not only with the care and rearing of children but also with the maintenance of the household. Characteristically, few males contribute in this regard, although more seem to be doing so now. However, females are called upon to assume a multi-faceted role: giving birth to children; assuring that the emotional, physical, spiritual and education needs of the children are met; taking care of the physical home in which the family lives; assisting with the financial needs of the family unit; and, finally, participating more or less actively in community organizations such as the PTA, Boy and Girl Scouts and similar child-oriented groups. The stress factor can be enormous when the traditional maternal role is thus expanded and it is not unreasonable to expect a subtle erosion of the life force under such circumstances, one that will, no doubt, have an impact on women’s later years.
With females entering the business world more frequently now than in former years, they are now subject to the multiple stresses not previously experienced and, in addition, they must often be concerned not only with the care and rearing of children but also with the maintenance of the household. Characteristically, few males contribute in this regard, although more seem to be doing so now. However, females are called upon to assume a multi-faceted role: giving birth to children; assuring that the emotional, physical, spiritual and education needs of the children are met; taking care of the physical home in which the family lives; assisting with the financial needs of the family unit; and, finally, participating more or less actively in community organizations such as the PTA, Boy and Girl Scouts and similar child-oriented groups. The stress factor can be enormous when the traditional maternal role is thus expanded and it is not unreasonable to expect a subtle erosion of the life force under such circumstances, one that will, no doubt, have an impact on women’s later years.
The Types of Disease Commonly Experienced in Stage Four:
'''The Types of Disease Commonly Experienced in Stage Four:'''
# Acute diseases: Colds, influenza and various other kinds of respiratory disorders of varying intensity according to previous history.
# Chronic diseases now become increasingly evident and, when present, these can have a major impact on the family unit as well as upon the individual thus encumbered. As always, the conditions experienced are the fruits of the past.
'''The most common chronic diseases which emerge in Stage Four are:'''
# Heart disease of one kind or another.
# Heart disease of one kind or another.
# Liver complaints of varying severity.
# Liver complaints of varying severity.
# Diabetes.
# Diabetes.
# Various joint and bone diseases.
# Various joint and bone diseases.
# Anassortmentoftheso-called“itis”diseases:cystitis,metritis,sinusitis,neuritis,colitis, etc.
# An assortment of the so-called “itis” diseases: cystitis, metritis, sinusitis, neuritis, colitis, etc.
# Digestivedisordersofonekindoranother,includingbutnotlimitedto:burning,consti pation, diarrhea, gas emissions, fullness, anorexia, etc.
# Digestive disorders of one kind or another, including but not limited to: burning, constipation, diarrhea, gas emissions, fullness, anorexia, etc.
# Varicose veins.
# Varicose veins.
# Sclerosis of arteries, poor circulation with cold extremities being a common complaint.
# Sclerosis of arteries, poor circulation with cold extremities being a common complaint.
# Most now wear glasses.
# Most now wear glasses.
# Irritability, extreme nervousness, tics, etc.
# Irritability, extreme nervousness, tics, etc.
# Female complaints worsen, with menstrual periods often extending from seven to ten days in length, indicative of extreme toxicity and causing many to opt for an hysterectomy.
# Female complaints worsen, with menstrual periods often extending from seven to ten days in length, indicative of extreme toxicity and causing many to opt for an hysterectomy.
# Diseases commonly associated with the female sex organs. State of Health Determined by: We are sure our students can now begin to see where we are headed with the ticking of the biological clock, this, of course, under so-called “normal” living and eating habits.
# Diseases commonly associated with the female sex organs.
'''State of Health Determined by:''' We are sure our students can now begin to see where we are headed with the ticking of the biological clock, this, of course, under so-called “normal” living and eating habits.
# Allpreviousfactorslisteduptothispointastheymaybeapplicabletoanyoneindividual.
# All previous factors listed up to this point as they may be applicable to any one individual.
# Whatever kind of disease or diseases which may have evolved will have been determined by the individual’s own peculiar diathesis and by the number, kind, and frequency of the physiological insults—the multiple stressors—to which the individual has either subjected himself or to which he has been subjected, either knowingly or unknowingly. The stressors can be either mental or physical in kind, of internal or external origin, and multiple or single in number. The Most Common Errors Made in Stage Four Are:
# Whatever kind of disease or diseases which may have evolved will have been determined by the individual’s own peculiar diathesis and by the number, kind, and frequency of the physiological insults—the multiple stressors—to which the individual has either subjected himself or to which he has been subjected, either knowingly or unknowingly. The stressors can be either mental or physical in kind, of internal or external origin, and multiple or single in number.
'''The Most Common Errors Made in Stage Four Are:'''
# Overnutrition.
# Overnutrition.
# Lack of moderation in all aspects of life.
# Lack of moderation in all aspects of life.
# Failure to obtain a full quota of the organic requisites of life.
# Failure to obtain a full quota of the organic requisites of life.
# Failuretosatisfytheindividual’sbasicphysiological,biologicalorspiritualneedsand/ or disobedience to any or all of the fundamental laws of life. Enervation, due to toxemia, of one or both partners results in the breakup of many marriages.
# Failure to satisfy the individual’s basic physiological, biological or spiritual needs and/ or disobedience to any or all of the fundamental laws of life. Enervation, due to toxemia, of one or both partners results in the breakup of many marriages.
# False stimulation: continuing to use condiments, alcohol, nicotine, drugs as detailed earlier; the wrong kind of sex life; snacking, using chemicalized soft drinks and other processed “food,” generally poor nutrition.
# False stimulation: continuing to use condiments, alcohol, nicotine, drugs as detailed earlier; the wrong kind of sex life; snacking, using chemicalized soft drinks and other processed “food,” generally poor nutrition.
# Killing overstress in one or more areas of lifestyle.
# Killing overstress in one or more areas of lifestyle.
# Adrivingurgetoachieveinone’scareerorprofession,orinsomeotherareaoflifein spite of demographic contrary evidence indicating possible failure.
# Adrivingurgetoachieveinone’scareerorprofession,orinsomeotherareaoflifein spite of demographic contrary evidence indicating possible failure.
==== Stage Five—The Middle Years ====
==== Stage Five—The Middle Years ====
We include in this category those persons between the ages of forty to fifty, the period of mature adulthood. Persons in this age group are commonly referred to as being “middle-aged.” It is in this stage that individuals, both male and female, begin to question where they stand in the scheme of life. Many become extremely anxious and develop a sense of frustration and inadequacy. Many find that the problems and/or challenges they face seem increasingly more difficult to solve and/or meet successfully. It is in this middle period of life that, perhaps for the very first time, a sense of foreboding failure produces a state of mind wherein the possibility of defeat becomes imprinted on the subconscious mind. Often people in middle-age begin to feel boxed-in, even hopeless at times. Many begin to make less and less of an effort to cope with daily matters of concern. Anxiety, worry and fear about the future replace planning and performance. Many emotional peaks and valleys, destructive of health, are occasioned as children leave the home scene to pursue their own lives. Sometimes the anxiety takes another line of defense with the three P’s taking over: 1. An obsession with perfection, 2. Since perfection is either unlikely or impossible, the individual tends to procrastinate; and, finally, 3. The disturbed person simply settles for paralysis—non-performance—and often gets locked into life-destroying habits. This is
We include in this category those persons between the ages of forty to fifty, the period of mature adulthood. Persons in this age group are commonly referred to as being “middle-aged.”
especially true of men in the business world but the same synopsis will, no doubt, appear in women attempting to cope with dual roles.
It is in this stage that individuals, both male and female, begin to question where they stand in the scheme of life. Many become extremely anxious and develop a sense of frustration and inadequacy. Many find that the problems and/or challenges they face seem increasingly more difficult to solve and/or meet successfully.
It is in this middle period of life that, perhaps for the very first time, a sense of foreboding failure produces a state of mind wherein the possibility of defeat becomes imprinted on the subconscious mind. Often people in middle-age begin to feel boxed-in, even hopeless at times. Many begin to make less and less of an effort to cope with daily matters of concern. Anxiety, worry and fear about the future replace planning and performance.
Many emotional peaks and valleys, destructive of health, are occasioned as children leave the home scene to pursue their own lives.
Sometimes the anxiety takes another line of defense with the three P’s taking over: 1. An obsession with perfection, 2. Since perfection is either unlikely or impossible, the individual tends to procrastinate; and, finally, 3. The disturbed person simply settles for paralysis—non-performance—and often gets locked into life-destroying habits. This is especially true of men in the business world but the same synopsis will, no doubt, appear in women attempting to cope with dual roles.
The more intelligent ones in this age group, the ones who have thus far fully coped with life, often begin to delegate responsibilities to younger employees, especially in those areas that require physical effort as well as mental. Some enter a new dimension of life successfully by developing a wide diversity of management skills, especially those concerned with decision-making and with long-term planning.
The more intelligent ones in this age group, the ones who have thus far fully coped with life, often begin to delegate responsibilities to younger employees, especially in those areas that require physical effort as well as mental. Some enter a new dimension of life successfully by developing a wide diversity of management skills, especially those concerned with decision-making and with long-term planning.
All the chronic diseases which previously annoyed become moreso now. Many, indeed, become life-threatening. The vast majority develop what Dr. Virginia Vetrano calls, the “Run-to-the-Doctor Syndrome.” Many also become addicted to the stimulant habit. These have been correctly termed, “The Critical Years.”
All the chronic diseases which previously annoyed become moreso now. Many, indeed, become life-threatening. The vast majority develop what Dr. Virginia Vetrano calls, the “Run-to-the-Doctor Syndrome.” Many also become addicted to the stimulant habit. These have been correctly termed, “The Critical Years.”
The Types of Diseases Commonly Experienced in Stage Five:
'''The Types of Diseases Commonly Experienced in Stage Five:'''
# Colds,bronchialandotherrespiratorydisordersnowtendtoappearmorefrequentlyand last longer due to the diminishing vital force. Emphysema is now more frequently observed than in former years.
# Colds,bronchialandotherrespiratorydisordersnowtendtoappearmorefrequentlyand last longer due to the diminishing vital force. Emphysema is now more frequently observed than in former years.
# Heart disorders of all kinds; many fatalities.
# Heart disorders of all kinds; many fatalities.
# Emphysema.
# Emphysema.
# Rheumatoidarthritis.Thisdiseasewasformerlyconsideredtobeadiseaseofoldage.It is now common in this age group and even in much younger people. For example, there are at least 60,000 American children who are afflicted with juvenile varieties, according to Dr. John Baum, M.D., director of the Pediatric Arthritis Clinic at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, N.Y. The medical community, of course, knows no “cure” other than palliation of pain and cannot understand why children often “recover” from arthritis while adults seldom do. Life Scientists know, however, that when cause is removed, the body wisdom takes over and tends to move toward perfection when basic organic needs are fully met.
# Rheumatoid arthritis.This disease was formerly considered to be a disease of old age. It is now common in this age group and even in much younger people. For example, there are at least 60,000 American children who are afflicted with juvenile varieties, according to Dr. John Baum, M.D., director of the Pediatric Arthritis Clinic at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, N.Y. The medical community, of course, knows no “cure” other than palliation of pain and cannot understand why children often “recover” from arthritis while adults seldom do.
# Benignandmalignanttumors,especiallyamongthefemalemembersofthegroup.However, the medical community fails to recognize that these tumors represent the final link in the chain of errors both in lifestyle and eating.
Life Scientists know, however, that when cause is removed, the body wisdom takes over and tends to move toward perfection when basic organic needs are fully met.
# Benign and malignant tumors, especially among the female members of the group. However, the medical community fails to recognize that these tumors represent the final link in the chain of errors both in lifestyle and eating.
# Menstrual disorders with increased flow.
# Menstrual disorders with increased flow.
# Cancer of the colon, especially among males.
# Cancer of the colon, especially among males.
# Alcoholism and/or addiction to other drugs, especially upon mood-altering drugs.
# Alcoholism and/or addiction to other drugs, especially upon mood-altering drugs.
# Lack of vitality—the “Fall on the Couch After Work” Syndrome.
# Lack of vitality—the “Fall on the Couch After Work” Syndrome.
# Frequentheaadaches,especiallyamongfemalesbutalsoamongmales,thesebeingdue, of course, to toxic overload.
# Frequent headaches, especially among females but also among males, these being due, of course, to toxic overload.
The Stage of Health Determined by:
'''The Stage of Health Determined by:'''
# Failure to correct errors in diet and in lifestyle.
# Failure to correct errors in diet and in lifestyle.
# The type of counsel sought and obtained, whether knowledgeable or otherwise.
# The type of counsel sought and obtained, whether knowledgeable or otherwise.
# The inherited diathesis.
# The inherited diathesis.
# The number, kind, amount and frequency of intake of drugs. We note in this middle group that the ranks begin to thin as the indiscretions of a lifetime begin to take their toll/ The biological ticking now begins to accelerate. The Most Common Errors:
# The number, kind, amount and frequency of intake of drugs.
We note in this middle group that the ranks begin to thin as the indiscretions of a lifetime begin to take their toll/ The biological ticking now begins to accelerate.
'''The Most Common Errors:'''
# Strangely enough, all of the former errors are usually continued largely because it is difficult to change long-established habits. This is especially so when education in the application of Hygienic principles has been nonexistent in the individual or in those persons consulted for advice in matters of health care.
# Strangely enough, all of the former errors are usually continued largely because it is difficult to change long-established habits. This is especially so when education in the application of Hygienic principles has been nonexistent in the individual or in those persons consulted for advice in matters of health care.
# BecauseoftheerrorsnotedinNo.1above,“middle-aged”peopleasaruletendtogravitate to an even greater dependence upon prescribed and over-the-counter drugs; and also to cocaine, alcohol, nicotine, and so on. Many play Russian Roulette with themselves by using combinations of several drugs at one and the same time.
# Because of the errors noted in No. 1 above, “middle-aged” people as a rule tend to gravitate to an even greater dependence upon prescribed and over-the-counter drugs; and also to cocaine, alcohol, nicotine, and so on. Many play Russian Roulette with themselves by using combinations of several drugs at one and the same time.
# Overnutrition.
# Overnutrition.
# Increasing dependence upon sugar, tea, coffee, salt, pepper, etc.
# Increasing dependence upon sugar, tea, coffee, salt, pepper, etc.
# Failuretoseeksuitablerelieffromstresses,manyofwhichincreaseinnumberandin tensity and seem to attack in various life spheres: at home, in business and in social contacts often due to the fact that younger people are striving for their own niche and so attempt to displace the older ones.
# Failure to seek suitable relief from stresses, many of which increase in number and intensity and seem to attack in various life spheres: at home, in business and in social contacts often due to the fact that younger people are striving for their own niche and so attempt to displace the older ones.
# Failuretorecognizeandadjustappropriatelytothesubtleerosionofthelifeforcewhich is now accelerating.
# Failure to recognize and adjust appropriately to the subtle erosion of the life force which is now accelerating.
# Reluctance to admit that parenting days are over and to find interests in new directions. 83.3.1.6 Stage Six— The Late Middle Years Ages fifty to sixty represent the late middle years. The biological clock has far outpaced the chronological clock. Since the itinerary of life was not figured out in advance of the journey, and seldom is—we find that all the former symptoms of uneasiness about the future and all the diseased conditions usually continue and, indeed, become more intense. There is an old saying to the effect that “you can’t put an old head on a young man’s shoulders!” This is true and perhaps fortunately so, but the Hygienic practitioner, if he wishes to be successful in working with patients, will necessarily have to come to grips with the realities of the aging process. This is so because the great majority of his clients will come from the older members of the general public. He should make himself familiar with the generalities noted as being characteristic of each age group, with the kinds of anxieties and hopes for the future, with the common errors in living and eating and, of course, with the kinds of disorders most commonly characteristic of each group. Only in so doing can he hope to develop the kind of empathy required for effective counseling. Females Females, in the late middle years, come to grips with the stresses customarily, but erroneously we believe, associated with the aging process, namely the “change of life.” Alexis Carrel, M.D., the Nobel Prize winner, in his book, Man, The Unknown, stated that herein lies a fundamental difference between men and women but comes to a rather abrupt conclusion in middle age among women. Carrel held that this single fact places women at a disadvantage to men. Hygienists, of course, hold that toxemia and toxemia alone is responsible for the manifold discomforts endured by most women during this period of life, discomforts which are both physical and mental.
# Reluctance to admit that parenting days are over and to find interests in new directions.
==== Stage Six— The Late Middle Years ====
Ages fifty to sixty represent the late middle years. The biological clock has far outpaced the chronological clock. Since the itinerary of life was not figured out in advance of the journey, and seldom is—we find that all the former symptoms of uneasiness about the future and all the diseased conditions usually continue and, indeed, become more intense.
There is an old saying to the effect that “you can’t put an old head on a young man’s shoulders!” This is true and perhaps fortunately so, but the Hygienic practitioner, if he wishes to be successful in working with patients, will necessarily have to come to grips with the realities of the aging process. This is so because the great majority of his clients will come from the older members of the general public. He should make himself familiar with the generalities noted as being characteristic of each age group, with the kinds of anxieties and hopes for the future, with the common errors in living and eating and, of course, with the kinds of disorders most commonly characteristic of each group. Only in so doing can he hope to develop the kind of empathy required for effective counseling.
===== Females =====
Females, in the late middle years, come to grips with the stresses customarily, but erroneously we believe, associated with the aging process, namely the “change of life.”
Alexis Carrel, M.D., the Nobel Prize winner, in his book, Man, The Unknown, stated that herein lies a fundamental difference between men and women but comes to a rather abrupt conclusion in middle age among women. Carrel held that this single fact places women at a disadvantage to men.
Hygienists, of course, hold that toxemia and toxemia alone is responsible for the manifold discomforts endured by most women during this period of life, discomforts which are both physical and mental.
The hot flashes which at times seem about to consume the woman; menstrual flow which often lasts from ten days to over two weeks, often flowing so copiously that women are required to take to their beds; flow which returns at irregular times, sometimes after only a relatively short interval of a week or so. Such abnormal blood flow saps the body’s energy reserves and aggravates a!» existing physical conditions.
The hot flashes which at times seem about to consume the woman; menstrual flow which often lasts from ten days to over two weeks, often flowing so copiously that women are required to take to their beds; flow which returns at irregular times, sometimes after only a relatively short interval of a week or so. Such abnormal blood flow saps the body’s energy reserves and aggravates a!» existing physical conditions.
The Hygienic practitioner can often provide much comfort to older women in this time frame. Their physical discomforts lead to mental anxieties about their “worth” as women. Many believe they will no longer be attractive to men. They require assurance of their ability to play a meaningful role in the scheme of a well-planned life. They also require assurance that their physical discomforts can be alleviated provided they follow the teachings of Natural Hygiene. As we shall see when we come to our review of some actual case studies, the rewards for the Hygienist can prove highly satisfactory.
The Hygienic practitioner can often provide much comfort to older women in this time frame. Their physical discomforts lead to mental anxieties about their “worth” as women. Many believe they will no longer be attractive to men. They require assurance of their ability to play a meaningful role in the scheme of a well-planned life. They also require assurance that their physical discomforts can be alleviated provided they follow the teachings of Natural Hygiene. As we shall see when we come to our review of some actual case studies, the rewards for the Hygienist can prove highly satisfactory.
Males
===== Males =====
When men finally attain this age, they start looking forward to their retirement. Then I’m going fishing. Then I’m going to take that trip. Then I will paint that painting, one worthy of the great masters. They spend many hours in their “magic moments.” Their physical activity usually lessens. This is true of women also. Both sexes now prefer to be spectators at sports rather than active participants.
When men finally attain this age, they start looking forward to their retirement. Then I’m going fishing. Then I’m going to take that trip. Then I will paint that painting, one worthy of the great masters. They spend many hours in their “magic moments.” Their physical activity usually lessens. This is true of women also. Both sexes now prefer to be spectators at sports rather than active participants.
# Heart attacks, angina pectoris.
# Heart attacks, angina pectoris.
# Varicose veins, “grape” clusters.
# Varicose veins, “grape” clusters.
# Spine disorders and various bone diseases, especially osteoporosis or sponging of the bones.
# Spine disorders and various bone diseases, especially osteoporosis or sponging of the bones.
# Ulcerative colitis.
# Ulcerative colitis.
# Chronic prostatitis.
# Chronic prostatitis.
# Loss in vitality.
# Loss in vitality.
# Depressionaswellasothernerve-relateddisordersrangingallthewayfromsimpletics to Parkinson’s disease.
# Depressionaswellasothernerve-relateddisordersrangingallthewayfromsimpletics to Parkinson’s disease.
# Alcoholism.
# Alcoholism.
# Drugaddiction.Manybecomevictimsof.poly-pharmacy,theindiscriminateprescribing and taking of drugs. This age group represents but 10% of the population but consumes over 25% of all prescription drugs as well as the larger proportion of other drugs, including social and nonprescription drugs. We trust that our students are developing their understanding of how past errors can limit the quality of our present and future life unless suitable (Hygienic) remedial steps are taken and, of course, in time. The State of Health Determined by:
# Drug addiction. Many become victims of poly-pharmacy, the indiscriminate prescribing and taking of drugs. This age group represents but 10% of the population but consumes over 25% of all prescription drugs as well as the larger proportion of other drugs, including social and nonprescription drugs.
We trust that our students are developing their understanding of how past errors can limit the quality of our present and future life unless suitable (Hygienic) remedial steps are taken and, of course, in time.
'''The State of Health Determined by:'''
1. Asusual:thepreviousandcontinuingerrorsinthedietandlifestyle,thecumulativeeffect of which is now being seen in the rapid degeneration of all organs and systems. In many members of this age group, the biological clock is now racing even though they may be consciously unaware of this fact. As Dr. Robert W. McCarter, Sr. used to say, “Their inner parts are a foul mess!” They function, but barely.
1. As usual: the previous and continuing errors in the diet and life style, the cumulative effect of which is now being seen in the rapid degeneration of all organs and systems. In many members of this age group, the biological clock is now racing even though they may be consciously unaware of this fact. As Dr. Robert W. McCarter, Sr. used to say, “Their inner parts are a foul mess!” They function, but barely.
2. Thenumberandkindofoperationstowhichthebodyhasbeensubjectedandtheamount of adaptation and accommodation thus required, both mental and physical, and by all parts of the system. In many cases it becomes a matter of “Died at 36, buried at 60!”
2. The number and kind of operations to which the body has been subjected and the a mount of adaptation and accommodation thus required, both mental and physical, and by all parts of the system. In many cases it becomes a matter of “Died at 36, buried at 60!”
The Most Common Errors Made In Stage Six Are:
'''The Most Common Errors Made In Stage Six Are:'''
# All those previously stated, especially overnutrition, this in spite of the fact that both mental and physical activity has been curtailed, often greatly so because of one or more infirmities.
# All those previously stated, especially overnutrition, this in spite of the fact that both mental and physical activity has been curtailed, often greatly so because of one or more infirmities.
# Drugdependence,especiallyonthemood-alteringdrugsandalcohol.Manyoftheelderly who live in mobile home parks, or other “Communities of the Aged,” regularly go on alcoholic binges. The arthritic may take mood-altering drugs to relieve the depression so commonly associated with this painful condition as well as several highballs to impart a false sense of well-being. The arthritic often has recourse to one or more of such drugs as butazolidin alka, motrin, indocin, naprosyn and nalfon among the most common ones being presently prescribed in this senseless age of poly-pharmacy!
# Drug dependence, especially on the mood-altering drugs and alcohol. Many of the elderly who live in mobile home parks, or other “Communities of the Aged,” regularly go on alcoholic binges. The arthritic may take mood-altering drugs to relieve the depression so commonly associated with this painful condition as well as several highballs to impart a false sense of well-being. The arthritic often has recourse to one or more of such drugs as butazolidin alka, motrin, indocin, naprosyn and nalfon among the most common ones being presently prescribed in this senseless age of poly-pharmacy!
# Surgicalremovalofailingpartsinavainattempttoremedypasterrors.Wesay“vain” because CAUSE remains.
# Surgical removal of ailing parts in a vain attempt to remedy past errors. We say “vain” because CAUSE remains.
# Littleornoeffortismadetomodifybehaviortoonemoreinkeepingwiththephysiological and biological requirements of the living organism, largely because of a more or less complete ignorance of the same. Who is there on the present scene except the Hygienic practitioner to educate the public on the relation of cause to effect in body care?
# Little or no effort is made to modify behavior to one more in keeping with the physiological and biological requirements of the living organism, largely because of a more or less complete ignorance of the same. Who is there on the present scene except the Hygienic practitioner to educate the public on the relation of cause to effect in body care?
# Becoming increasingly out of the “mainstream” of life as more and more of the aging population moves into communities with their peers. They put themselves physically out of contact with other age groups and, by so doing, become the forgotten members of society, tolerated but not really wanted.
# Becoming increasingly out of the “mainstream” of life as more and more of the aging population moves into communities with their peers. They put themselves physically out of contact with other age groups and, by so doing, become the forgotten members of society, tolerated but not really wanted.
# Overnutrition.Eventhoughlessactive,physicallyandmentallyinmostcases,theycontinue to eat as they always have.
# Overnutrition. Even though less active, physically and mentally in most cases, they continue to eat as they always have.
# Concernaboutthefuturebecomesanaddedstresstoallformerstresses.Anxietyabout one’s health often becomes the major concern. 83.3.1.7 Stage Seven—The Beginning of Retirement and Old Age In present-day thinking this age group arbitrarily includes all persons between ages sixty and seventy. These are the retirement years and the beginning of what is commonly recognized as “Old Age,” although to the very young any person over the age of twentyfive is “old!” Some few make this transition with flying colors. Usually the more successful life travellers are the ones who possess a higher degree of health. The majority, however, because of numerous infirmities, begin to conserve and safeguard their constantly dwindling energy reserves. They walk slower, they think more slowly. They tend to make many attempts to retain their own image of the importance of SELF, husbanding the thought of their former status in life, their imagined or real prestige and even the authority and seniority they may have possessed in the work situation and, also, whatever, power, real or imagined, they may have had either in their own family group, at work or among community situations and groups. In other words, they tend to hold on to the past because of the emptiness of the present! A relatively small percentage of the population managed to survive long enough to become a member of this age group. While there are conflicting reports in this regard, we have seen figures which state that only about 10 percent of the population at birth reaches the age of 65. These, as we have said, are the tough ones. They have either possessed a remarkable constitution, one that was able to withstand the multiple assaults of a lifetime or, possessing some lesser stamina, they knew enough to take good care of themselves.
# Concern about the future becomes an added stress to all former stresses. Anxiety about one’s health often becomes the major concern.
==== Stage Seven—The Beginning of Retirement and Old Age ====
In present-day thinking this age group arbitrarily includes all persons between ages sixty and seventy. These are the retirement years and the beginning of what is commonly recognized as “Old Age,” although to the very young any person over the age of twenty-five is “old!”
Some few make this transition with flying colors. Usually the more successful life travellers are the ones who possess a higher degree of health. The majority, however, because of numerous infirmities, begin to conserve and safeguard their constantly dwindling energy reserves. They walk slower, they think more slowly. They tend to make many attempts to retain their own image of the importance of SELF, husbanding the thought of their former status in life, their imagined or real prestige and even the authority and seniority they may have possessed in the work situation and, also, whatever, power, real or imagined, they may have had either in their own family group, at work or among community situations and groups. In other words, they tend to hold on to the past because of the emptiness of the present!
A relatively small percentage of the population managed to survive long enough to become a member of this age group. While there are conflicting reports in this regard, we have seen figures which state that only about 10 percent of the population at birth reaches the age of 65. These, as we have said, are the tough ones. They have either possessed a remarkable constitution, one that was able to withstand the multiple assaults of a lifetime or, possessing some lesser stamina, they knew enough to take good care of themselves.
Whichever may be the case, members of this group often become acutely aware of the fact that they are now old and this largely because of the fact that many of their financial and social expectations anticipated in their younger years have been shattered and also because many of the supports offered by the community at large to the more productive younger age groups are, in far too many instances, nonexistent. The media constantly presents the beautiful side of young life and the constant barrage of “that which might have been” becomes a physiological insult of major dimensions to the elderly. Too often, we fear, communities sadly neglect the social and other real needs of this age group and fail to offer or sustain beneficial activities for them, although we must say, that there are exceptions. Tucson is such an exception. In general, this city provides well for the elderly.
Whichever may be the case, members of this group often become acutely aware of the fact that they are now old and this largely because of the fact that many of their financial and social expectations anticipated in their younger years have been shattered and also because many of the supports offered by the community at large to the more productive younger age groups are, in far too many instances, nonexistent. The media constantly presents the beautiful side of young life and the constant barrage of “that which might have been” becomes a physiological insult of major dimensions to the elderly. Too often, we fear, communities sadly neglect the social and other real needs of this age group and fail to offer or sustain beneficial activities for them, although we must say, that there are exceptions. Tucson is such an exception. In general, this city provides well for the elderly.
Of course, a few emerge from this decade relatively unscathed and in good mental and physical health, but the majority do not. They succumb to the pressures of financial and other worries and to their physical ailments. Many lose their life’s mate and are overcome by loneliness and despair. Suicides become increasingly more common as life’s problems become too great for effective coping.
Of course, a few emerge from this decade relatively unscathed and in good mental and physical health, but the majority do not. They succumb to the pressures of financial and other worries and to their physical ailments. Many lose their life’s mate and are overcome by loneliness and despair. Suicides become increasingly more common as life’s problems become too great for effective coping.
The Types of Diseases Commonly Experienced in Stage Seven:
'''The Types of Diseases Commonly Experienced in Stage Seven:'''
# Cancer in its many forms.
# Cancer in its many forms.
# Arthritis in its many forms but especially rheumatoid arthritis. Ankylosing (fusing of joints) is common, especially among the hardier ones. In the weaker, one or more organs may give way with death resulting. Deformed and painful joints often curtail participation in social events and can lead to social isolation.
# Arthritis in its many forms but especially rheumatoid arthritis. Ankylosing (fusing of joints) is common, especially among the hardier ones. In the weaker, one or more organs may give way with death resulting. Deformed and painful joints often curtail participation in social events and can lead to social isolation.
# Tuberculosis and severe bronchial disorders of all kinds.
# Tuberculosis and severe bronchial disorders of all kinds.
# Bright’s disease.
# Bright’s disease.
# Abnormalgrowthsincludingbenignandmalignanttumors,theseinvariousplaceswith in the body.
# Abnormal growths including benign and malignant tumors, these in various places with in the body.
# Digestive disturbances and associated diseased conditions.
# Digestive disturbances and associated diseased conditions.
# Diabetes with organic degeneration as, for example, of the pancreas; extreme fatigue; failure to heal wounds, etc.
# Diabetes with organic degeneration as, for example, of the pancreas; extreme fatigue; failure to heal wounds, etc.
# Bone diseases (brittle bones, sponging of bones, scoliosis of the spine).
# Bone diseases (brittle bones, sponging of bones, scoliosis of the spine).
# Sclerosis.
# Sclerosis.
# Cataracts and other eye diseases.
# Cataracts and other eye diseases.
# Early signs of senility.
# Early signs of senility.
# Extreme depression resulting in suicide. This age group represents 25% of all reported suicides!
# Extreme depression resulting in suicide. This age group represents 25% of all reported suicides!
# Drug addiction.
# Drug addiction.
# Alcoholism is very pronounced.
# Alcoholism is very pronounced.
Again we suggest to our students that they go back to Stage Six and compare the disorders most frequently experienced in that age group with the above list. Note how the conditions have become pejoratively worse as the cause or causes remained operational.
Again we suggest to our students that they go back to Stage Six and compare the disorders most frequently experienced in that age group with the above list. Note how the conditions have become pejoratively worse as the cause or causes remained operational.
The State of Health Is Determined by:
'''The State of Health Is Determined by:'''
# Those who have reached this advanced age(by present standards, of course, not by Hygienic standards), have demonstrated not only their good inheritance but also the fact that they have taken reasonably good care of themselves.
# The frequency, number and kind of physiological insults they have endured during their life course, including, of course, their prenatal care, their care during the dependent years of childhood and adolescence, and during the intervening years. An insult of major dimensions in this age group is the wasting of their resources by children who sponge off them, borrowing their substance and leaving the elderly parent “holding the sack,” as the common saying goes.
The Most Common Errors Made in Stage Seven Are:
# Overnutrition; often now a compensation for life’s negatives.
# Overnutrition; often now a compensation for life’s negatives.
# Poor nutrition.
# Poor nutrition.
# Overstimulation and incorrect stimulation—especially alcohol.
# Overstimulation and incorrect stimulation—especially alcohol.
# Falling prey to charlatans and quacks who offer “quick” cures for a lifetime of errors.
# Falling prey to charlatans and quacks who offer “quick” cures for a lifetime of errors.
# Failuretoseekhelpwhenneededfromwhateversourcesareavailableinthecommunity of residence. Such help is available from a wide variety of sources: churches or from community, federal, state and private agencies which are to be found in almost every community either at no charge or for a very nominal fee. As we have stated, the Hygienic practitioner should become knowledgeable about these services. Many newspapers regularly list them.
# Failure to seek help when needed from whatever sources are available in the community of residence. Such help is available from a wide variety of sources: churches or from community, federal, state and private agencies which are to be found in almost every community either at no charge or for a very nominal fee. As we have stated, the Hygienic practitioner should become knowledgeable about these services. Many newspapers regularly list them.
# Failureofthecommunitytoprovideparticipatoryand/orleadershiprolesfortheretired. The government at the federal level does have a program for the retired in which they can share their wealth of experiences with younger members of society. This is especially available to persons with business expertise to share. Practitioners may make themselves more knowledgeable in this regard by visiting the offices of the Small Business Administration. Inquire about opportunities for the elderly. 83.3.1.8 Stage Eight—The Post-Retirement Years We should like to point out at this juncture that the constant intake of drugs soon pushes the drug taker into new dimension of life in which all body cellular membranes suffer, nerve pathways become erratic and con fused, and the total metabolic routines become uncertain and inefficient. This fact no doubt has a profound effect on many facets of the life process, if not, in fact, on all. This is the period of life, from ages 70 to 80, that is generally accepted by both the population at large and the individuals concerned as being “Old Age.” It should be the “Period of Harvest,” the time of life when men am women should enjoy the fruits of their lives of love and labor but, unfortunately, the contrary is more often true. The post-retirement years are only too often the years of trial and tribulation, rather than a time to gather in the rewards of a life well lived. As we look around we find very few persons in this age group who are still contributing members of society. This is, of course, both unfortunate and unnecessary. The members of this age group not only demonstrate their good inheritance but also the fact that they have generally, and more or less consistently, taken good care of their physical and mental bodies, at least according to the tenets popularly espoused, but certainly not by Hygienic standards.
# Failure of the community to provide participatory and/or leadership roles for the retired. The government at the federal level does have a program for the retired in which they can share their wealth of experiences with younger members of society. This is especially available to persons with business expertise to share. Practitioners may make themselves more knowledgeable in this regard by visiting the offices of the Small Business Administration. Inquire about opportunities for the elderly.
==== Stage Eight—The Post-Retirement Years ====
We should like to point out at this juncture that the constant intake of drugs soon pushes the drug taker into new dimension of life in which all body cellular membranes suffer, nerve pathways become erratic and con fused, and the total metabolic routines become uncertain and inefficient. This fact no doubt has a profound effect on many facets of the life process, if not, in fact, on all.
This is the period of life, from ages 70 to 80, that is generally accepted by both the population at large and the individuals concerned as being “Old Age.” It should be the “Period of Harvest,” the time of life when men am women should enjoy the fruits of their lives of love and labor but, unfortunately, the contrary is more often true.
The post-retirement years are only too often the years of trial and tribulation, rather than a time to gather in the rewards of a life well lived. As we look around we find very few persons in this age group who are still contributing members of society. This is, of course, both unfortunate and unnecessary. The members of this age group not only demonstrate their good inheritance but also the fact that they have generally, and more or less consistently, taken good care of their physical and mental bodies, at least according to the tenets popularly espoused, but certainly not by Hygienic standards.
This is the age that should be a time for one’s self, a time to engage in one’s very own thoughts and activities, in various hobbies, or in private work of one’s choosing. I should perhaps be a time to go back to school for a higher level of “Re-creation,” a renewal of soul and a reassessment of values. The world remains to be explored a does the mind and soul of humans. This could and should be the most challenging time of life.
This is the age that should be a time for one’s self, a time to engage in one’s very own thoughts and activities, in various hobbies, or in private work of one’s choosing. I should perhaps be a time to go back to school for a higher level of “Re-creation,” a renewal of soul and a reassessment of values. The world remains to be explored a does the mind and soul of humans. This could and should be the most challenging time of life.
The more the physical body is beset by physical degeneration, the more intense the retreat into a personal kind of fantasyland. Ordinary griefs and anxieties become exaggerated and may then turn into deep depression, this being the most common psychological involvement among the aged.
The more the physical body is beset by physical degeneration, the more intense the retreat into a personal kind of fantasyland. Ordinary griefs and anxieties become exaggerated and may then turn into deep depression, this being the most common psychological involvement among the aged.
With others, a deep sense of anger sometimes evolves,; feeling that the entire world has placed itself in direct opposition to one’s personal hopes, dreams and ambitions. A scapegoat may then be sought in an attempt to find some person or some thing which can be blamed for whatever predicament the individual happens to find himself in Such an attitude, of course, tends to alienate those around him and the individual thus possessed finds himself re treating more and more from a society which is, in his view, antagonistic toward him. This kind of attitude is usually amenable to corrective changes in eating and living habits.
With others, a deep sense of anger sometimes evolves, feeling that the entire world has placed itself in direct opposition to one’s personal hopes, dreams and ambitions. A scapegoat may then be sought in an attempt to find some person or some thing which can be blamed for whatever predicament the individual happens to find himself in Such an attitude, of course, tends to alienate those around him and the individual thus possessed finds himself re treating more and more from a society which is, in his view, antagonistic toward him. This kind of attitude is usually amenable to corrective changes in eating and living habits.
Some Types of Diseases Commonly Experienced in Stage Eight:
Some Types of Diseases Commonly Experienced in Stage Eight:
# Organ degeneration throughout the entire body with all parts, organs and systems involved.
# Organ degeneration throughout the entire body with all parts, organs and systems involved.
# Heart failure.
# Heart failure.
# Digestivedisordersofallkinds,sometimespsychosomaticinorigin;lossofappetitedue to depression.
# Digestive disorders of all kinds, sometimes psychosomatic in origin; loss of appetite due to depression.
# Bright’s disease.
# Bright’s disease.
# Tuberculosis.
# Tuberculosis.
# Cancer,althoughwithalesseningsusceptibility,duenodoubttothefactthatorgansgive way before the onset of true cancer, actually a rare disease.
# Cancer,although with a lessening susceptibility, due no doubt to the fact that organs give way before the onset of true cancer, actually a rare disease.
# Cataracts and other eye disorders.
# Cataracts and other eye disorders.
# Great loss of vitality; loss of sexual drive. Occasional increase in the interest in sex but often accompanied by the inability to perform, this latter often observed in nursing homes where patients of both sexes are watched constantly else they intrude on other patients for the purpose of having sex; in other words, some develop an abnormal sexual interest but it is not accompanied by sexual power.
# Great loss of vitality; loss of sexual drive. Occasional increase in the interest in sex but often accompanied by the inability to perform, this latter often observed in nursing homes where patients of both sexes are watched constantly else they intrude on other patients for the purpose of having sex; in other words, some develop an abnormal sexual interest but it is not accompanied by sexual power.
# Bone diseases, loss in hearing, nervous disorders, especially Parkinson’s disease (the “shaking” disease).
# Bone diseases, loss in hearing, nervous disorders, especially Parkinson’s disease (the “shaking” disease).
# Emotionaldisorders:schizophrenia,senility,organicbrainsyndrome(generaldeterioration) and other psychopathologies resulting in extensive disorganization of the personality; the suicidal tendency which is often demonstrated by a refusal to eat or to get out of bed when perfectly capable of doing so; and also, at times, an unexplainable loss in weight, or a total lack of appetite. Hygienists, of course, recognize that all these symptoms are indicative of the presence of an unusual complement of morbid waste within the body.
# Emotional disorders: schizophrenia, senility, organic brain syndrome(general deterioration) and other psychopathologies resulting in extensive disorganization of the personality; the suicidal tendency which is often demonstrated by a refusal to eat or to get out of bed when perfectly capable of doing so; and also, at times, an unexplainable loss in weight, or a total lack of appetite. Hygienists, of course, recognize that all these symptoms are indicative of the presence of an unusual complement of morbid waste within the body.
The State of Health Is Determined by:
'''The State of Health Is Determined by:'''
# All those errors, circumstances and situations previously cited.
# All those errors, circumstances and situations previously cited.
# The nature of the continuing care of Self, whether good or poor. The Most Common Errors Made in Stage Eight Are:
# The nature of the continuing care of Self, whether good or poor.
'''The Most Common Errors Made in Stage Eight Are:'''
# Overnutrition.
# Overnutrition.
# Poor nutrition.
# Poor nutrition.
# Failure to enter into community and other affairs.
# Failure to enter into community and other affairs.
# Failure to seek help as and when the need arises.
# Failure to seek help as and when the need arises.
# Failure to prepare properly for this time of life, financially and otherwise, including mental preparation.
# Failure to prepare properly for this time of life, financially and otherwise, including mental preparation.
# Physical and psychological abuse by families and/or others; 2 1/2 million elderly are thus abused every year in the U.S. 83.3.1.9 Stage Nine—The Years of Custodial Care In today’s society when an individual reaches the ninth stage in life’s journey, he is generally regarded as “having had it.” We include in this grouping all those persons who have lived in excess of eighty years, ages eighty to ninety and beyond! Unfortunately by far the greater number of persons in this category require more or less complete custodial care similar to that required at the other end of the spectrum of life—in the first stage. There is another similarity to the very young, also. Sad to relate, the very old, like the very young, often suffer from family and/or institutional abuse—the battered grandparent syndrome, as it is termed. The abuse ranges all the way from the psychological to actual physical abuse. Family neglect is common with many in this age group being housed by their children in institutions of doubtful reputation. We have known of patients who have been placed in custodial care provided by second-rate and/or by good institutions and who have never thereafter been visited by their children or other caring members of their family. Often the desire for some small gesture of love and affection visibly evident in the older “inmates” is pitiful, indeed. A very low profile is kept of these elder citizens, their public visibility being practically nonexistent and, since most of the members of this age group (in excess of 98%) have long since passed away, there are few physically and mentally able among them who are able or in a position to protest. So it is that this group is, more often than not, at the complete mercy of a noncaring society. The crying need of our times is for loving homes for these citizens who have served us and our country so well throughout their lives, Hygienic homes in which correct diet and lifestyle are taught and encouraged; where meaningful, constructive activity is provided, both mental and physical; where all the biodynamics of life are employed according to the several capacities of individuals to utilize them. Sad to say, most Americans simply don’t like old people. They have an image, fostered by financial interests, that all the elderly are foolish and senile, a potential burden. Consequently, they do not wish to be reminded of their presence. In their childishness, they refuse to accept that they, too are presently riding on the same train that these elderly once rode and that, by the very nature of life, if they too are tough, they will reach this station in life. The Types of Diseases Commonly Experienced in Stage Nine:
# Physical and psychological abuse by families and/or others; 2 1/2 million elderly are thus abused every year in the U.S.
==== Stage Nine—The Years of Custodial Care ====
In today’s society when an individual reaches the ninth stage in life’s journey, he is generally regarded as “having had it.” We include in this grouping all those persons who have lived in excess of eighty years, ages eighty to ninety and beyond! Unfortunately by far the greater number of persons in this category require more or less complete custodial care similar to that required at the other end of the spectrum of life—in the first stage.
There is another similarity to the very young, also. Sad to relate, the very old, like the very young, often suffer from family and/or institutional abuse—the battered grandparent syndrome, as it is termed. The abuse ranges all the way from the psychological to actual physical abuse. Family neglect is common with many in this age group being housed by their children in institutions of doubtful reputation. We have known of patients who have been placed in custodial care provided by second-rate and/or by good institutions and who have never thereafter been visited by their children or other caring members of their family. Often the desire for some small gesture of love and affection visibly evident in the older “inmates” is pitiful, indeed.
A very low profile is kept of these elder citizens, their public visibility being practically nonexistent and, since most of the members of this age group (in excess of 98%) have long since passed away, there are few physically and mentally able among them who are able or in a position to protest. So it is that this group is, more often than not, at the complete mercy of a non-caring society.
The crying need of our times is for loving homes for these citizens who have served us and our country so well throughout their lives, Hygienic homes in which correct diet and lifestyle are taught and encouraged; where meaningful, constructive activity is provided, both mental and physical; where all the biodynamics of life are employed according to the several capacities of individuals to utilize them.
Sad to say, most Americans simply don’t like old people. They have an image, fostered by financial interests, that all the elderly are foolish and senile, a potential burden. Consequently, they do not wish to be reminded of their presence. In their childishness, they refuse to accept that they, too are presently riding on the same train that these elderly once rode and that, by the very nature of life, if they too are tough, they will reach this station in life.
'''The Types of Diseases Commonly Experienced in Stage Nine:'''
# Neurosesofallkinds,especiallydepressioncausedbyillhealthandextremeloneliness. The kinds of neuroses observed may range from sitting in complete silence to constant talking and even yelling, as if in pain; failure to connect the present with the past; loss of memory, unwarranted suspicion, etc.
# Neurosesofallkinds,especiallydepressioncausedbyillhealthandextremeloneliness. The kinds of neuroses observed may range from sitting in complete silence to constant talking and even yelling, as if in pain; failure to connect the present with the past; loss of memory, unwarranted suspicion, etc.
# Brain damage.
# Brain damage.
# Loss of hearing.
# Loss of hearing.
# Loss of some degree of sight; total blindness.
# Loss of some degree of sight; total blindness.
# Various organic failures due to eruption of latent organic illnesses. Incontinence is a common disorder.
# Various organic failures due to eruption of latent organic illnesses. Incontinence is a common disorder.
# Digestive disorders, especially colon constipation, a condition which causes extreme emotional stress among the elderly.
# Digestive disorders, especially colon constipation, a condition which causes extreme emotional stress among the elderly.
# Existing organic diseases and conditions become aggravated, due to lack of proper re medial steps, and these often prove fatal.
# Existing organic diseases and conditions become aggravated, due to lack of proper remedial steps, and these often prove fatal.
# Fearofchange.Evenmovingabed-fastpatienttoanotherroommaycauseunwarranted distress. The State of Health Determined by:
# Fear of change. Even moving a bed-fast patient to another room may cause unwarranted distress.
'''The State of Health Determined by:'''
# All factors, influences and conditions which have previously cited.
# All factors, influences and conditions which have previously cited.
# The present care and nurture. The Most Common Errors Made in Stage Nine Are:
# The present care and nurture.
'''The Most Common Errors Made in Stage Nine Are:'''
# Overnutrition and/or poor nutrition, both in and out of an institution.
# Overnutrition and/or poor nutrition, both in and out of an institution.
# Lack of exercise.
# Lack of exercise.
# Extreme loneliness.
# Extreme loneliness.
# Loss of the “will to live.”
# Loss of the “will to live.”
A short time ago we were invited by a newly-found friend who is and will remain an active participant in life, to accompany him to a nursing home that had recently been built in Tucson. Since we had not, as yet, had the opportunity to look over this particular facility, we met both with him and the director and were escorted around. Being new, this home for the elderly was shiny bright. The floors sparkled, assistants and nurses were everywhere. There were three sections, each designed to provide a certain predetermined level of “health” care for the guests. The first section housed the elderly guests who were able, for the most part, to provide for their personal care. They could put on their own clothing, attend to their personal cleanliness, and even go shopping occasionally in a group setting accompanied by staff personnel, such excursions being arranged from time to time. The guests in this section were able to wend their separate ways to the dining room at meal times and to go to a beautiful outdoor setting where there were tables and lawn chairs available. There was also a whirlpool bathing facility for those who cared to use it. A television set and mall library were at one end of the facility for the use of ‘those who cared to do so. However, there was little else to do. Consequently, the guests who care to, and there seemed to be many such, wandered the main hall; some eat in the circular lobby which served this and two other sections, and there they simply watched the comings and goings of other guests, visitors and staff members. There were no crafts, no study groups, no organized exercise sessions or sunbathing. We were fortunate to be present at mealtime so we observed the food which was served to the guests and staff. The day’s main level, served at noon, consisted of either baked chicken or fish, baked potatoes, and a cooked mixed vegetable dish which looked to us like the familiar peas and carrots frozen mixture. The dessert was ice cream. White bread was on hand plus oleo margarine and, of course, plenty of coffee, tea or a popular chemicalized lemon mix. We must say that this meal was superior to many we have seen placed before the elderly in similar “homes.”
===== The Best in Institutional Care of the Elderly =====
A short time ago we were invited by a newly-found friend who is and will remain an active participant in life, to accompany him to a nursing home that had recently been built in Tucson. Since we had not, as yet, had the opportunity to look over this particular facility, we met both with him and the director and were escorted around.
Being new, this home for the elderly was shiny bright. The floors sparkled, assistants and nurses were everywhere. There were three sections, each designed to provide a certain predetermined level of “health” care for the guests.
The first section housed the elderly guests who were able, for the most part, to provide for their personal care. They could put on their own clothing, attend to their personal cleanliness, and even go shopping occasionally in a group setting accompanied by staff personnel, such excursions being arranged from time to time.
The guests in this section were able to wend their separate ways to the dining room at meal times and to go to a beautiful outdoor setting where there were tables and lawn chairs available. There was also a whirlpool bathing facility for those who cared to use it. A television set and mall library were at one end of the facility for the use of ‘those who cared to do so. However, there was little else to do.
Consequently, the guests who care to, and there seemed to be many such, wandered the main hall; some eat in the circular lobby which served this and two other sections, and there they simply watched the comings and goings of other guests, visitors and staff members. There were no crafts, no study groups, no organized exercise sessions or sunbathing.
We were fortunate to be present at mealtime so we observed the food which was served to the guests and staff. The day’s main level, served at noon, consisted of either baked chicken or fish, baked potatoes, and a cooked mixed vegetable dish which looked to us like the familiar peas and carrots frozen mixture. The dessert was ice cream. White bread was on hand plus oleo margarine and, of course, plenty of coffee, tea or a popular chemicalized lemon mix. We must say that this meal was superior to many we have seen placed before the elderly in similar “homes.”
We were given plenty of time to examine the facility. All of the guests were obviously suffering from chronic degenerative conditions of one kind or another. We observed signs of sclerosis, rheumatic disorders, forgetfulness, osteoporosis of the spine, etc. However, to us each and every person in this section appeared to have more than sufficient vitality to assure a reasonable degree of recovery, even at this advanced age, were they to be taken out of this kind of “care” center and then placed in a Hygienic institution where they could be taught the ways of health, rather than be subjected, as they presently are, to the ways of premature death. For example, when asked, the director told us that all guests were kept on some kind of medication and most were required to take sleeping pills. Our students will recognize the fact that the meal served would in no way serve the cause of health.
We were given plenty of time to examine the facility. All of the guests were obviously suffering from chronic degenerative conditions of one kind or another. We observed signs of sclerosis, rheumatic disorders, forgetfulness, osteoporosis of the spine, etc. However, to us each and every person in this section appeared to have more than sufficient vitality to assure a reasonable degree of recovery, even at this advanced age, were they to be taken out of this kind of “care” center and then placed in a Hygienic institution where they could be taught the ways of health, rather than be subjected, as they presently are, to the ways of premature death. For example, when asked, the director told us that all guests were kept on some kind of medication and most were required to take sleeping pills. Our students will recognize the fact that the meal served would in no way serve the cause of health.
The director advised us to prepare ourselves emotionally before meeting the poor souls housed here. We, of course, had previously been in similar institutions but it is always a shock to see what can happen to humans who do not know or care about the ways of health or who, knowing what they should do, refuse to acknowledge in their mind’s eye, the inevitable consequences of error: pain, suffering and eternal darkness of mind and consciousness.
The director advised us to prepare ourselves emotionally before meeting the poor souls housed here. We, of course, had previously been in similar institutions but it is always a shock to see what can happen to humans who do not know or care about the ways of health or who, knowing what they should do, refuse to acknowledge in their mind’s eye, the inevitable consequences of error: pain, suffering and eternal darkness of mind and consciousness.
Among the guests, we learned, were a former bank president, several retired school teachers, the wife of one of the wealthiest men in town, and the son of a deceased wellknown industrialist. All the guests came from the more affluent of society. The basic cost of housing in this third section is enormous by most standards and all extras are computed on a per item cost value.
Among the guests, we learned, were a former bank president, several retired school teachers, the wife of one of the wealthiest men in town, and the son of a deceased well known industrialist. All the guests came from the more affluent of society. The basic cost of housing in this third section is enormous by most standards and all extras are computed on a per item cost value.
We observed a television set and a small room or two where both the aides and guests sat. In one of these rooms smoking was permitted. The guests simply sat looking out into a nothingness. Some issued strange moaning sounds, others cried aloud, as if tortured by some inner demon.
We observed a television set and a small room or two where both the aides and guests sat. In one of these rooms smoking was permitted. The guests simply sat looking out into a nothingness. Some issued strange moaning sounds, others cried aloud, as if tortured by some inner demon.
We were happy to have joined our friend on this excursion. This is one of the best “homes” we have thus far visited. The need to provide Hygienic facilities for the elderly is obvious. There should be many opportunities for our students, to enter into this field of true health care. We live in what amounts to a family-estranged society. So often the elderly are shunted away from the familiar environment of the past into a strange setting where they often lack the sight of family or friend for the duration. They are surrounded by the new, the strange, the unfamiliar. They miss the tranquility of their homes, the peace of the expected. They cope but only with great difficulty with the constant confusion stirring within and around them.
We were happy to have joined our friend on this excursion. This is one of the best “homes” we have thus far visited. The need to provide Hygienic facilities for the elderly is obvious. There should be many opportunities for our students, to enter into this field of true health care. We live in what amounts to a family-estranged society. So often the elderly are shunted away from the familiar environment of the past into a strange setting where they often lack the sight of family or friend for the duration. They are surrounded by the new, the strange, the unfamiliar. They miss the tranquility of their homes, the peace of the expected. They cope but only with great difficulty with the constant confusion stirring within and around them.
There are those in the medical community who do have compassion on these poor souls but they lack the knowledge of how properly to serve them. Most facilities are, however, run strictly on the profit motive. There is nothing basically wrong about making money for work well done. But in most homes the foods are selected not for their nutritive value but rather with two criteria in mind: 1. Cost and 2. Palate pleasing.
There are those in the medical community who do have compassion on these poor souls but they lack the knowledge of how properly to serve them. Most facilities are, however, run strictly on the profit motive. There is nothing basically wrong about making money for work well done.
But in most homes the foods are selected not for their nutritive value but rather with two criteria in mind:
# Cost and
# Palate pleasing
We have yet to find a facility where Hygienic care or anything resembling Hygienic care is provided. Instead, we have seen the elderly lying in their own excreta and writhing in pain on their beds. We have heard them cry out to us, “Get me out of here!” and, sadly, we had to turn away. We have smelled the foul odor of decay that pervades the very air they breathe, the decay of their own sickened and poisoned bodies. This is the forgotten segment of society, the warehoused ones, stuck away so as not to haunt the eyes and minds of the young who do not yet comprehend that their own biological clock is ticking away, too, and that they, like these, will also dissipate their vital force prematurely because they have not learned how to live.
We have yet to find a facility where Hygienic care or anything resembling Hygienic care is provided. Instead, we have seen the elderly lying in their own excreta and writhing in pain on their beds. We have heard them cry out to us, “Get me out of here!” and, sadly, we had to turn away. We have smelled the foul odor of decay that pervades the very air they breathe, the decay of their own sickened and poisoned bodies. This is the forgotten segment of society, the warehoused ones, stuck away so as not to haunt the eyes and minds of the young who do not yet comprehend that their own biological clock is ticking away, too, and that they, like these, will also dissipate their vital force prematurely because they have not learned how to live.
# They retain a zest for living, are fun-filled, family-oriented.
# They retain a zest for living, are fun-filled, family-oriented.
# They work hard and are physically active all their lives.
# They work hard and are physically active all their lives.
# Theyhaveagoodinheritance.(Hepointedatwholefamilies,allthemembersofwhich live well over the century mark.)
# They have a good inheritance. (He pointed at whole families, all the members of which live well over the century mark.)
# They have good nutrition. They eat sparingly and do not snack. Dr. Butler sounds like a Life Scientist when he says that he observed that the aged Russians ate mostly of fruits and vegetables and they they consumed only modest amounts of protein, very little fat, no salt, and no butter. They garnish their food, he said, with nuts instead of using sauces and they do not eat just before going to bed. Butler observed that the old people stayed active and participated fully in home and community life. In a Gannet News Service release Butler recounts how one of the very old men threw a party for him. “It appeared to be important to him to be a good host,” commented Butler!” In light of our present knowledge of what is required for us to live always in a high state of health, just as these Russians do, it is incumbent upon all Life Scientists to participate actively in educating all people in the principles and practices that will impart to our aged ones a far higher state of health than they presently enjoy. Butler noted that the Russians are actively pursuing their research while at American facilities devoted to gerontological research he stated that, “The longest time we can get people to come in is for two or three days.” The Soviets have even tracked down birthdates and histories put down in old Korans and retrieved passport data from border crossing records of centuries ago. It seems that the Soviets are learning what retards the ticking of the biological clock while Americans appear to, be quite content merely to pop their pills and, in their narcotized state, passively to catch the rising tides of catastrophic diseases and painful deaths as well as they skyrocketing costs of housing and caring for all the sick, diseased, the senile and the dying, the numbers of which seem ever on the increase.
# They have good nutrition. They eat sparingly and do not snack.
Dr. Butler sounds like a Life Scientist when he says that he observed that the aged Russians ate mostly of fruits and vegetables and they they consumed only modest amounts of protein, very little fat, no salt, and no butter. They garnish their food, he said, with nuts instead of using sauces and they do not eat just before going to bed.
Butler observed that the old people stayed active and participated fully in home and community life. In a Gannet News Service release Butler recounts how one of the very old men threw a party for him. “It appeared to be important to him to be a good host,” commented Butler!”
In light of our present knowledge of what is required for us to live always in a high state of health, just as these Russians do, it is incumbent upon all Life Scientists to participate actively in educating all people in the principles and practices that will impart to our aged ones a far higher state of health than they presently enjoy.
Butler noted that the Russians are actively pursuing their research while at American facilities devoted to gerontological research he stated that, “The longest time we can get people to come in is for two or three days.” The Soviets have even tracked down birthdates and histories put down in old Korans and retrieved passport data from border crossing records of centuries ago. It seems that the Soviets are learning what retards the ticking of the biological clock while Americans appear to, be quite content merely to pop their pills and, in their narcotized state, passively to catch the rising tides of catastrophic diseases and painful deaths as well as they skyrocketing costs of housing and caring for all the sick, diseased, the senile and the dying, the numbers of which seem ever on the increase.
== The American Express ==
== The American Express ==
== The Hygienic Approach—Case Studies ==
== The Hygienic Approach—Case Studies ==
=== The Case of Mrs. B. ===
We have told Mrs. B.’s story elsewhere in other writings but her story illustrates so well the kind of miracle that the full application of Natural Hygiene can produce that we feel it bears repeating here.
We have told Mrs. B.’s story elsewhere in other writings but her story illustrates so well the kind of miracle that the full application of Natural Hygiene can produce that we feel it bears repeating here.
For 13 years Mr. M. had made regular visits to a local hospital to have his blood pressure checked and to get his prescriptions filled. For 13 years he had followed directions and taken his pills. His blood pressure reading was sky-high. Obviously, the danger of a stroke was very real to this man. However, he was an extremely intelligent man. He saw the rationale of the Garden of Eden diet and the grand sense of adhering to organic realities. He immediately shifted into high gear, as it were. Fruits, fruits and more fruits. He bought watermelon and cantaloupes by the box. He complained at first because he had to get up at night, as many as ten times to urinate, but he persisted.
For 13 years Mr. M. had made regular visits to a local hospital to have his blood pressure checked and to get his prescriptions filled. For 13 years he had followed directions and taken his pills. His blood pressure reading was sky-high. Obviously, the danger of a stroke was very real to this man. However, he was an extremely intelligent man. He saw the rationale of the Garden of Eden diet and the grand sense of adhering to organic realities. He immediately shifted into high gear, as it were. Fruits, fruits and more fruits. He bought watermelon and cantaloupes by the box. He complained at first because he had to get up at night, as many as ten times to urinate, but he persisted.
Mr. M. began to lose weight. He had to buy new clothes but he kept on. He began to walk. He walked over all of Tucson! His complexion became beautifully smooth and
Mr. M. began to lose weight. He had to buy new clothes but he kept on. He began to walk. He walked over all of Tucson! His complexion became beautifully smooth and clear and his eyes sparkled with life. He began to fast on his own, first a single day at a time, and later extended the fasts first to three days and then to five. Each time he lost more weight which he did not regain. Now each time he fasts, he loses but very little weight. One of these days he will stabilize and then, perhaps, regain some of his lost pounds. But, Mr. M. really doesn’t much care about that. He is rejoicing in his new lease on life and, also, because his “brother” is doing so well and, especially, because brother will now give up bread!
clear and his eyes sparkled with life. He began to fast on his own, first a single day at a time, and later extended the fasts first to three days and then to five. Each time he lost more weight which he did not regain. Now each time he fasts, he loses but very little weight. One of these days he will stabilize and then, perhaps, regain some of his lost pounds. But, Mr. M. really doesn’t much care about that. He is rejoicing in his new lease on life and, also, because his “brother” is doing so well and, especially, because brother will now give up bread!
=== Case Study—Mr. X ===
=== Case Study—Mr. X ===
We include this brief news item to illustrate how abuse of the elderly can even be unintentional, simply perhaps a matter of negligence. Daily reports are made on local television as to the maximum sun exposure time before burning can be expected. Today, in the Arizona Daily Star there is an item which states, “The Medical Audit Committee for Pima County’s Department for Improved Adult Living will hold an inquiry this morning Into the circumstances surrounding the death of an 87-year-old man who may have been left out in the sun too long. This is the public program which oversees nursing homes. The man in question, it seems, was wheelchair bound. Left in the sun, he developed a temperature of 108° and died shortly thereafter.”
We include this brief news item to illustrate how abuse of the elderly can even be unintentional, simply perhaps a matter of negligence. Daily reports are made on local television as to the maximum sun exposure time before burning can be expected. Today, in the Arizona Daily Star there is an item which states, “The Medical Audit Committee for Pima County’s Department for Improved Adult Living will hold an inquiry this morning Into the circumstances surrounding the death of an 87-year-old man who may have been left out in the sun too long. This is the public program which oversees nursing homes. The man in question, it seems, was wheelchair bound. Left in the sun, he developed a temperature of 108° and died shortly thereafter.”
=== Case Study—Mrs. A ===
Mrs. A. was aged 86 when she came under our care. Her husband, a few months older, was to come to us shortly thereafter. Mrs. A. was already senile, somewhat difficult to manage and suspicious.
Mrs. A. was aged 86 when she came under our care. Her husband, a few months older, was to come to us shortly thereafter. Mrs. A. was already senile, somewhat difficult to manage and suspicious.
One day one of a pair of workmen who were doing some repairs at his house and also painting one of the ceilings was discharged by the old man who was highly dissatisfied with the work. Being very determined, he got up on the ladder to do the job himself and promptly fell off. The shock triggered an immediate and rapid deterioration and it was necessary to place him in a nursing home since there was no one to care for him at home. He died shortly thereafter and it is interesting to our study to note that an autopsy showed extensive organ deterioration and spinal bone sponging. He was 90 at the time of his death, also. This gentleman refused all dietary and other Hygienic suggestions. He continued taking his pills. He continued to suffer.
One day one of a pair of workmen who were doing some repairs at his house and also painting one of the ceilings was discharged by the old man who was highly dissatisfied with the work. Being very determined, he got up on the ladder to do the job himself and promptly fell off. The shock triggered an immediate and rapid deterioration and it was necessary to place him in a nursing home since there was no one to care for him at home. He died shortly thereafter and it is interesting to our study to note that an autopsy showed extensive organ deterioration and spinal bone sponging. He was 90 at the time of his death, also. This gentleman refused all dietary and other Hygienic suggestions. He continued taking his pills. He continued to suffer.
=== The Case of Mrs. R. ===
Mrs. R. came to us from another state. We bring her to your attention because she demonstrates how well the mind and body will respond when the full impact of the correctness of Natural Hygiene principles is immediate and causes radical changes in all aspects of living and eating.
Mrs. R. came to us from another state. We bring her to your attention because she demonstrates how well the mind and body will respond when the full impact of the correctness of Natural Hygiene principles is immediate and causes radical changes in all aspects of living and eating.
Three years have passed. She now knows where every single one of her children is. In fact, this last year, she and her husband made a trip around the country and visited every single one of the young people. They have all, but one, entered the mainstream of life. The one exception is presently in a hospital under treatment for tuberculosis. But, best of all, this woman is herself a picture of radiant health. Her family doctor? Why, he has asked to borrow her study books! You see, even at her advanced age, her liver made a fantastic recovery, this in spite of his dim prognosis and, what is more, without his prescribed pills!
Three years have passed. She now knows where every single one of her children is. In fact, this last year, she and her husband made a trip around the country and visited every single one of the young people. They have all, but one, entered the mainstream of life. The one exception is presently in a hospital under treatment for tuberculosis. But, best of all, this woman is herself a picture of radiant health. Her family doctor? Why, he has asked to borrow her study books! You see, even at her advanced age, her liver made a fantastic recovery, this in spite of his dim prognosis and, what is more, without his prescribed pills!
=== Case Study—Mrs. R. D. ===
Mrs. R. D. came to us after having experienced a limited hysterectomy, three massive heart attacks followed by a mastectomy and two years of severe angina “attacks.” She had been advised that there were several coronary occlusions but that her body had partially corrected all but one of these. Mrs. R. D. expressed her willingness to place herself completely in our hands since she had finally come to the conclusion that her doctor of many years had nothing more to suggest. However, she was afraid to fast and, perhaps, it would not have been desirable in her case. We placed this woman on our Extended Rest Plan which involves the following:
Mrs. R. D. came to us after having experienced a limited hysterectomy, three massive heart attacks followed by a mastectomy and two years of severe angina “attacks.” She had been advised that there were several coronary occlusions but that her body had partially corrected all but one of these. Mrs. R. D. expressed her willingness to place herself completely in our hands since she had finally come to the conclusion that her doctor of many years had nothing more to suggest. However, she was afraid to fast and, perhaps, it would not have been desirable in her case. We placed this woman on our Extended Rest Plan which involves the following:
First Three Weeks
'''First Three Weeks'''
# A diet of raw foods only except for a single baked potato served twice a week. Breakfast—A single fruit, preferably melon. Luncheon—A simple vegetable salad with 3 T nuts or 1 medium avocado. Dinner—Fruit—2 varieties.
# A diet of raw foods only except for a single baked potato served twice a week. Breakfast—A single fruit, preferably melon. Luncheon—A simple vegetable salad with 3 T nuts or 1 medium avocado. Dinner—Fruit—2 varieties.
# Ten hours rest at night.
# Ten hours rest at night.
# Duringtheday:2hoursproneinadarkenedroom,1houreithersittingupinbedor,later on, in a chair.
# During the day: 2 hours prone in a darkened room, 1 hour either sitting up in bed or, later on, in a chair.
# Passive exercise; i.e., arms and legs being moved by an assistant.
# Passive exercise; i.e., arms and legs being moved by an assistant.
# Passivemassage:Assistantusingtheflatsideofthreefingerslightlymassagestheskin and especially of the back. Second Three Weeks
# Passive massage: Assistant using the flat side of three fingers lightly massages the skin and especially of the back. Second Three Weeks
# Diet same as above.
# Diet same as above.
# Night rest same as above.
# Night rest same as above.
# Onehourproneinadarkenedroom,2hoursup,eithersittingreadinginachairorlis tening to music, or about the third week, walking out of doors. Sun bath every day. Seventh Week
# One hour prone in a darkened room, 2 hours up, either sitting reading in a chair or listening to music, or about the third week, walking out of doors. Sun bath every day. Seventh Week
# Diet continued.
# Diet continued.
# Client began simple exercises and extended walking to about one block.
# Client began simple exercises and extended walking to about one block.
# Daily sunbathing when possible.
# Daily sunbathing when possible.
# Up all morning. Two-hour nap after lunch. Got ready for bed immediately after third meal of day, at about 7 p.m. Before the tenth week had passed, this client was able to walk a mile with ease. Almost three years have passed during which time she has taken no medication and has not had a single angina attack. Her physician requested her to go over her diet with the hospital dietitian and stated that he would like to try it on some other patients. Her EKG and other signs continue to stand up well under examination. Mrs. R. D. is now in her late sixties and travelling all over the country! The past is a closed book. This recovery is remarkable in that it took place in a cold, largely hostile climate. It shows the tremendous healing powers present within even a badly-abused body and how, when given the tools, the body will accomplish almost the impossible, restoring to even the very sick the opportunity to enjoy many more productive years of healthful living.
# Up all morning. Two-hour nap after lunch. Got ready for bed immediately after third meal of day, at about 7 p.m.
Before the tenth week had passed, this client was able to walk a mile with ease. Almost three years have passed during which time she has taken no medication and has not had a single angina attack. Her physician requested her to go over her diet with the hospital dietitian and stated that he would like to try it on some other patients. Her EKG and other signs continue to stand up well under examination. Mrs. R. D. is now in her late sixties and travelling all over the country! The past is a closed book. This recovery is remarkable in that it took place in a cold, largely hostile climate. It shows the tremendous healing powers present within even a badly-abused body and how, when given the tools, the body will accomplish almost the impossible, restoring to even the very sick the opportunity to enjoy many more productive years of healthful living.
== Article #1: Inward Time by Alexis Carrel, M.D. ==
== Article #1: Inward Time by Alexis Carrel, M.D. ==
Whatever our sufferings, our joys, and the agitation of the world may be, our organs do not modify their inward rhythm to any great extent. The chemical exchanges of the cells and the humors continue imperturbably. The blood pulsates in the arteries and flows at an almost constant speed in the innumerable capillaries of the tissues. There is an impressive difference between the regularity of the phenomena taking place within our body and the extreme variability of our environment. Our organic states are very steady. But this stability is not equivalent to a condition of rest, or equilibrium. It is due, on the contrary, to the unceasing activity of the entire organism. To maintain the constancy of the blood’s composition and the regularity of its circulation, an immense number of physiological processes are required. The tranquility of the tissues is assured by the converging efforts of all the functional systems. And the more irregular and violent our life, the greater are these efforts. For the brutality of our relations with the cosmic world must never trouble the peace of the cells and humors of our inner world.
Whatever our sufferings, our joys, and the agitation of the world may be, our organs do not modify their inward rhythm to any great extent. The chemical exchanges of the cells and the humors continue imperturbably. The blood pulsates in the arteries and flows at an almost constant speed in the innumerable capillaries of the tissues. There is an impressive difference between the regularity of the phenomena taking place within our body and the extreme variability of our environment. Our organic states are very steady. But this stability is not equivalent to a condition of rest, or equilibrium. It is due, on the contrary, to the unceasing activity of the entire organism. To maintain the constancy of the blood’s composition and the regularity of its circulation, an immense number of physiological processes are required. The tranquility of the tissues is assured by the converging efforts of all the functional systems. And the more irregular and violent our life, the greater are these efforts. For the brutality of our relations with the cosmic world must never trouble the peace of the cells and humors of our inner world.
As extracted from his major work, Man, the Unknown. Out of Print.
'''As extracted from his major work, Man, the Unknown. ''Out of Print.'''''
== Article #2: Overnutrition—All About Protein by The Doctors McCarter ==
== Article #2: Overnutrition—All About Protein by The Doctors McCarter ==
It has been shown by many researchers that dietary habits powerfully determine the particular lifestyle and character of peoples. Walker, for example, quotes from research originally reported by R.A. Dart in 1953 as follows with regard to Australopithecus (an early man):
It has been shown by many researchers that dietary habits powerfully determine the particular lifestyle and character of peoples. Walker, for example, quotes from research originally reported by R.A. Dart in 1953 as follows with regard to Australopithecus (an early man):
“... carnivorous creatures, that seized living quarries by violence, battered them to death, tore apart their broken bodies, disembodied them limb from limb, slaking their
“... carnivorous creatures, that seized living quarries by violence, battered them to death, tore apart their broken bodies, disembodied them limb from limb, slaking their ravenous thirst with the hot blood of victims and greedily devouring livid writhing flesh.”
ravenous thirst with the hot blood of victims and greedily devouring livid writhing flesh.”
Many modern studies have showed the relationship between diet and hyper-kinetic behavior and how chemicals added to food can relate to adverse neurotic tendencies. Other studies have related depression, inability to sleep, loss of memory, moods in general to dietary insufficiences or excesses of one kind or another. Dr. Brian Morgan, an assistant professor at Columbia University’s Institute of Human Nutrition in New York City, is reported to have said that, “You can affect your mood and behavior by the kinds of foods that you eat.” Natural Hygiene has long held this view as have your authors.
Many modern studies have showed the relationship between diet and hyper-kinetic behavior and how chemicals added to food can relate to adverse neurotic tendencies. Other studies have related depression, inability to sleep, loss of memory, moods in general to dietary insufficiences or excesses of one kind or another. Dr. Brian Morgan, an assistant professor at Columbia University’s Institute of Human Nutrition in New York City, is reported to have said that, “You can affect your mood and behavior by the kinds of foods that you eat.” Natural Hygiene has long held this view as have your authors.
It is an impressive fact that most ailments in persons can be, in part, prevented by properly regulating diet, by avoiding overindulgence in food and alcoholic beverages, by controlling the weight within normal limits, by taking mild physical exercise and leading a normal mental existence, free from excessive nervous strain or emotional disturbances.
It is an impressive fact that most ailments in persons can be, in part, prevented by properly regulating diet, by avoiding overindulgence in food and alcoholic beverages, by controlling the weight within normal limits, by taking mild physical exercise and leading a normal mental existence, free from excessive nervous strain or emotional disturbances.
Our modern mode of living has much to do with involving us in what is known in medicine as a vicious cycle. At the age of thirty or so, a young person becomes deeply engrossed in his career. Exercise is soon curtailed, but since the nervous system craves
Our modern mode of living has much to do with involving us in what is known in medicine as a vicious cycle. At the age of thirty or so, a young person becomes deeply engrossed in his career. Exercise is soon curtailed, but since the nervous system craves some form of amusement and diversion, the pleasures of the table and the soothing action of tobacco or the stimulating influence of alcoholic beverages are substituted. In consequence, the weight increases, the appetite enlarges, and there is further disinclination to physical exercise, a deeper absorption in the business of and readier yielding to the temptations of food, tobacco, and wine; and so, endlessly, he whirls tighter with each revolution. As a result, at the age of fifty or sixty, he is likely to find himself the possessor of a fortune, a large abdomen, a bad heart, and a pair of damaged kidneys.
some form of amusement and diversion, the pleasures of the table and the soothing action of tobacco or the stimulating influence of alcoholic beverages are substituted. In consequence, the weight increases, the appetite enlarges, and there is further disinclination to physical exercise, a deeper absorption in the business of and readier yielding to the temptations of food, tobacco, and wine; and so, endlessly, he whirls tighter with each revolution. As a result, at the age of fifty or sixty, he is likely to find himself the possessor of a fortune, a large abdomen, a bad heart, and a pair of damaged kidneys.
From the standpoint of health the chief enemy of young people is tuberculosis; of the middle-aged, personal neglect. The middle age diseases such as chronic heart disease, high blood pressure, kidney disease, are painless, and their onset usually gradual and insidious. If one relies upon some signal from within to be warned of the impending danger, however, there is a risk of these conditions developing to the extent of causing irreparable damage before their presence is known. Good heredity and robust, constitutions are no guarantee of long life. The desire not to know if anything is wrong is cowardly and stupid.
From the standpoint of health the chief enemy of young people is tuberculosis; of the middle-aged, personal neglect. The middle age diseases such as chronic heart disease, high blood pressure, kidney disease, are painless, and their onset usually gradual and insidious. If one relies upon some signal from within to be warned of the impending danger, however, there is a risk of these conditions developing to the extent of causing irreparable damage before their presence is known. Good heredity and robust, constitutions are no guarantee of long life. The desire not to know if anything is wrong is cowardly and stupid.
In order to effect weight reduction intelligently, an elementary knowledge of food and food values is necessary. With regard to protein, this Encylcopedia comments, “The average person uses too much protein. If protein is taken to excess, the body is unable to split up this food completely into harmless end products; instead, certain irritating substances are produced which have a harmful action on vital organs of the body, particularly the kidneys.” With regard to fats, “Fat is the most difficult food for the body to digest and consume. The energy of fat is released slowly and those who eat fats excessively become sluggish mentally and physically.”
In order to effect weight reduction intelligently, an elementary knowledge of food and food values is necessary. With regard to protein, this Encylcopedia comments, “The average person uses too much protein. If protein is taken to excess, the body is unable to split up this food completely into harmless end products; instead, certain irritating substances are produced which have a harmful action on vital organs of the body, particularly the kidneys.” With regard to fats, “Fat is the most difficult food for the body to digest and consume. The energy of fat is released slowly and those who eat fats excessively become sluggish mentally and physically.”
“If your work demands much physical effort, such as that of a laborer or farmer, this is not necessary except when you are not working. But the man doing office work must do some physical work daily to insure good health. Past the age of 40 the best exercise is walking. Five miles a day is not too much, provided you start out by walking a mile the first week and increasing it a mile a week until you are doing the five miles. Golf playing is good, not once a week, but daily. In the summertime, an hour or two in the
“If your work demands much physical effort, such as that of a laborer or farmer, this is not necessary except when you are not working. But the man doing office work must do some physical work daily to insure good health. Past the age of 40 the best exercise is walking. Five miles a day is not too much, provided you start out by walking a mile the first week and increasing it a mile a week until you are doing the five miles. Golf playing is good, not once a week, but daily. In the summertime, an hour or two in the garden, hoeing, etc., may be substituted for walking. Do not attempt the more strenuous exercises after the age of 40, and remember that outdoor exercise is better than indoor.”
garden, hoeing, etc., may be substituted for walking. Do not attempt the more strenuous exercises after the age of 40, and remember that outdoor exercise is better than indoor.”
== Article #4: Why Exercise? ==
== Article #4: Why Exercise? ==
“Why exercise?” We all want to keep the vigor of youth. Exercise is a means to that end, but we must exercise regularly to get the full benefits. Before the dawn of civilization mankind was not troubled by the need for exercise. Our forefathers, in the dim ages long passed, had to exercise to live—to get their food, to fight off enemies. Today we no longer depend on hunting and fishing for our food. Large numbers of us sit at desks or tend machines. We ride in automobiles, trains, elevators. The enemies of. primitive life do not bother us. And the result is that most of us do not get the amount and variety of physical activity which the human body needs.
“Why exercise?” We all want to keep the vigor of youth. Exercise is a means to that end, but we must exercise regularly to get the full benefits. Before the dawn of civilization mankind was not troubled by the need for exercise. Our forefathers, in the dim ages long passed, had to exercise to live—to get their food, to fight off enemies. Today we no longer depend on hunting and fishing for our food. Large numbers of us sit at desks or tend machines. We ride in automobiles, trains, elevators. The enemies of. primitive life do not bother us. And the result is that most of us do not get the amount and variety of physical activity which the human body needs.
The suppleness of limb and the untiring vigor developed in the play and sports of childhood soon tend to pass with advancing years. Our daily work often requires little or no muscular activity—or, perhaps, the use of only a limited number of muscles. And so we must make up for this lack in our off-work hours. We must deliberately choose to exercise if we would enjoy its benefits. As we grow older it becomes all too easy to take us little exercise as possible, despite the fact that this is the time when a certain amount of exercise is very much needed. It is needed to keep the heart and lungs in prime condition—to keep the circulation active—to improve digestion and elimination—to preserve a healthful and attractive posture. In short, it helps to insure proper functioning of the whole body—to keep us full of vigor and feeling fit.”
The suppleness of limb and the untiring vigor developed in the play and sports of childhood soon tend to pass with advancing years. Our daily work often requires little or no muscular activity—or, perhaps, the use of only a limited number of muscles. And so we must make up for this lack in our off-work hours. We must deliberately choose to exercise if we would enjoy its benefits. As we grow older it becomes all too easy to take us little exercise as possible, despite the fact that this is the time when a certain amount of exercise is very much needed. It is needed to keep the heart and lungs in prime condition—to keep the circulation active—to improve digestion and elimination—to preserve a healthful and attractive posture. In short, it helps to insure proper functioning of the whole body—to keep us full of vigor and feeling fit.”
Dr. Robert’s Daily Exercises
=== Dr. Robert’s Daily Exercises ===
# Twisting. Hands on hips. Turn to the right, then to the left. Up to 100 times.
# Twisting. Hands on hips. Turn to the right, then to the left. Up to 100 times.
# Dr. Tilden’s face and neck exercises. Turn head first to right, then to left. 10 times each. Move head backwards as far as it will comfortably go. Return to chest. 10 times. Move head to right shoulder, then to left shoulder. 10 times.
# Dr. Tilden’s face and neck exercises. Turn head first to right, then to left. 10 times each. Move head backwards as far as it will comfortably go. Return to chest. 10 times. Move head to right shoulder, then to left shoulder. 10 times.
# Rotate shoulders, first in one direction, then in opposite direction. 20 times.
# Rotate shoulders, first in one direction, then in opposite direction. 20 times.
# Raise shoulders to ear level. 10 times.
# Raise shoulders to ear level. 10 times.
# Extendarmsforwardtohorizontalposition.Rotatehandsasrapidlyaspossibleuntilrea sonably tired. Extend arms to full vertical position and repeat same exercise. Extend arms to horizontal position to side and repeat same exercise.
# Extend arms forward to horizontal position.Rotate hands as rapidly as possible until reasonably tired. Extend arms to full vertical position and repeat same exercise. Extend arms to horizontal position to side and repeat same exercise.
# Shadow box for two to three minutes.
# Shadow box for two to three minutes.
# Rotate arms in full circle simultaneously crossing the chest. 25 times. Using dumbbells (start with 5 pounders and increase poundage as soon as ten Reps are comfortably achieved): Bend over at waist. Dumbbells in hand, bend arms at elbow. 10 reps. In standing position. Repeat.
# Rotate arms in full circle simultaneously crossing the chest. 25 times. Using dumbbells (start with 5 pounders and increase poundage as soon as ten Reps are comfortably achieved): Bend over at waist. Dumbbells in hand, bend arms at elbow. 10 reps. In standing position. Repeat.
# Using both dumbbells elevate to overhead position and return to shoulder. 10 reps. Extend dumbbells out to side from hip position to shoulder position. 10 Reps. Shadow box with 10 pounders.
# Using both dumbbells elevate to overhead position and return to shoulder. 10 reps. Extend dumbbells out to side from hip position to shoulder position. 10 Reps. Shadow box with 10 pounders.
# Windmill. Touch right toe with left hand, then left toe with right hand. 20 Reps.
# Windmill. Touch right toe with left hand, then left toe with right hand. 20 Reps.
# Deep knee bends. 20 Reps.
# Deep knee bends. 20 Reps.
# Ridebicycle.25times.Inbicycleposition,10bendingofkneesandpushuptoextended vertical position. 25 times.
# Ride bicycle. 25 times. In bicycle position, 10 bending of knees and push-up to extended vertical position. 25 times.
# Aerobic dancing. Tap dancing to music. 5 to 10 minutes.
# Aerobic dancing. Tap dancing to music. 5 to 10 minutes.
# Running in place. 10 minutes.
# Running in place. 10 minutes.