The lymph nodes are small masses of tissue situated along the course of the lymphatic vessels. Their purpose is to filter out and kill bacteria as well as to neutralise toxins. Should one filtering station prove insufficient, another one will be called upon to help. As the bacteria advance, we notice hard red lines, rope-like and tender, leading to a swelling, for example on the inside of the elbow. As noted earlier, the swelling may grow to the size of a hen’s egg and will become sensitive to pressure. This condition is caused by an accumulation of lymph cells which have become embedded in connective tissues and muscle fibres, presenting the symptoms of blood poisoning. It is possible that in such a case the centre will not be able to cope and will call on the lymphatics in the armpit as well. If the septic injury is in the foot, the patient will feel the tight lymphatic course right along the leg and the swelling will be found in the groin.

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Wholegrain foods, raw vegetables and dairy products are all excellent sources of calcium, and we should make daily use of them. Unfortunately, our body is unable to assimilate calcium contained in water, or in any other inorganic form. That is why we must make sure to obtain organic calcium, that is, calcium of plant origin. Since this important mineral is readily assimilated only in this form, organic calcium alone is to be preferred. But if, in spite of a proper diet, a person still suffers from a deficiency, then regularly taking a biological calcium complex such as Urticalcin is indicated and, of course, the need to eat foods rich in calcium is obvious. Urticalcin contains calcium obtained from nettles and is ideal for maintaining a normal calcium level in children as well as adults. Once you have tried this simple and pleasant preparation you will no longer wish to do without its benefits as a natural source of calcium. Those who are in a state of exhaustion, overworked or whose health is low, so that no remedy seems to do them any good, will be able to improve their general condition by taking Urticalcin. The body will then soon be able to utilise other remedies too. Given that the mineral balance in the body is so important, we should heed the advice given in this section and take great care to ensure that it is achieved and adequately maintained.

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Infants and small children should be given natural foods. Do not forget to include plenty of gruel made from unpolished brown rice, for it contains much goodness, especially in its bran, which infants need. Naturally, there is no better food than breast milk and no healthy mother should pass up the privilege of breastfeeding her baby, if it is at all possible. She should, by the way, begin to take particular care of her health even before contemplating motherhood.

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In addition to these remedies and positive psychological orientation, physical therapy has its place in the treatment of asthma. Of importance are Schlenz baths, hot and cold foot baths in alternation, cold water treatment according to Louis Kuhne, brush massages, mustard packs and mud packs on the chest. Acupuncture has also been reported as beneficial in cases of asthma, provided that the practitioner is highly skilled in performing this intricate form of treatment.

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