Much good may also be derived from taking natural remedies. Ideally suited for this purpose is Urticalcin, a natural calcium supplement of proven worth. Another natural medicine for colds is Usnea (larch moss or lichen), which builds up the resistance of the mucous membranes. To combat a susceptibility to catarrh and to alleviate colds, take Santasapina or Drosinula Cough Syrup.

As a prophylactic for the throat, use Echinaforce and Molkosan, since Echinacea extract counteracts infection and diluted whey used as a gargle disinfects the mouth and throat. If a throat infection is already under way, it is advisable to paint the throat with undiluted Molkosan. Also, massage the chest with Po-Ho-Salve every day.

Severe catarrh and even bronchitis may be tackled with Imper-atoria (imperial masterwort), as it will help in every case. I often recommend to people who like to take walks through the woods and forests, even in winter, to chew larch (tamarack) and pine buds or shoots, as the sap has a preventative as well as a healing effect.

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Even more bothersome than polyps is ozaena, a disease of the mucous membranes of the nose, giving off a foul-smelling discharge or odour. Relief is obtained by sniffing up or drawing in a solution containing sea salt, followed by sniffing up Urticalcin powder. For internal treatment, Kali iod. 4x and Mercurius 4x have proved very helpful.    

Rhinitis (inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nose) can also be very annoying, especially in the spring with its changeable weather pattern. As for all other kinds of inflammation and infection, Echinaforce taken internally is a reliable remedy for rhinitis. For a more speedy cure you could also try soaking a cotton bud in Echinaforce and painting the nostrils with it. If sores or scales should develop on the inner walls of the nose, apply Bioforce Cream for an immediate healing effect.

A ‘runny nose’ can be stopped with relative ease. Cut a slice of fresh onion and dip it briefly into a glass of hot water. It is enough to dip the slice in just once, and then drink the water in small sips. This treatment will soon cure your sniffles.

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Diabetics have to blame their ailment not only on a failure of the islets of Langerhans – located in the pancreas – to produce sufficient insulin, but also on a functional disorder in the anterior lobe of the pituitary as a contributory factor. No matter how much bile the liver produces, the process of breaking down fat will suffer if the pituitary fails to manufacture the necessary hormones. A change in the blood pressure, too much or too little elimination of water, even the start of labour pains, are all connected with the function of the posterior lobe of the pituitary and its secretion of hormones.

Until recently, science had not succeeded in fully understanding the complex hormone structure of this interesting little gland. And this is the reason why it has not yet been possible to produce its hormones synthetically. It is always a risk to prescribe medicine that has a direct effect on the pituitary, except in small homoeopathic doses. Such medicines can have a very detrimental effect on the patient if he is sensitive to drugs.

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Children with a weak constitution who have inherited a disposition for tuberculosis and suffer from swollen glands should be treated with the following prophylactic medicines:

Calc phos. 4x alternated with 6x: 2 tablets, three times daily.

Urticalcin. This is even more effective and, if given for several months, can work wonders.

Ars. iod. 4x. This is indicated for thin children who grow fast. It should be taken over a period of several months in alternation with Urticalcin.

Kali phos. 6x. This should be given when the lungs and bron-chials are affected.

Sulph. 4x. This is indicated when, in spite of packs, the rash is slow in breaking out and very mild.

When the disease has subsided the child should not be allowed outside in the cold air right away. Especially in winter, the child should be kept in bed for another week or in a warm but well-ventilated room. Such care is particularly essential for delicate children who could otherwise suffer from complications.

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Frequent baths are absolutely essential for a baby, not only for hygienic reasons but also because of their importance in maintaining proper skin activity. Bathing removes congestions and stimulates the functions of internal organs and the endocrine glands. We must not forget that the baby had been in the warm, even temperature of the mother’s womb for nine months, protected from the discomforts of the outside world and hidden under the mother’s heart. The newborn baby is suddenly introduced into a much cooler environment to which its little body has to adapt. For this reason the baby’s first baths should never be hotter than blood temperature, that is, not more than 37 °C (98-6°F). In summer the water may even be a little cooler, especially if the water has been warmed by the sun. The lively splashing and joyful shouts bear witness to the pleasures babies derive from their baths. This can also be seen in their frequent protests at being taken out of the bath when they evidently think they should be allowed to stay longer.

Any medicinal additions to a baby’s bath should be chosen with the greatest care, since they can do much harm. It is impossible to stop babies from sucking their wet fingers and swallowing some of the bath water.

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