The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-08-02

neucli for the germ and rendering possible
their propagation multiplication and varied
sequence. We hold that in all cases be-
tore the human structure can De invaded
by any germ action, lowered state OF VI
tally and subsequent structural changes
must take place. only then can they enter
and become capable OF creating any q sturb-
ance.
We believe osteopathy to be in full ac-
cora with natures own laws and nature
method of curing disease We believe it TO
DO intuitive, almost, as far as IL is intuitlVe
Tor us TO partake Of food when nOuriShmcnt
Is required. In support of this theory at
tention Is invited to few facts that all
have observed. In case of a severe head
ache due to cerebral congestion we find
desire on the part of the suffers to go
through a series of m3neuVerS, also de-
sire TO have some one hold or rub the head.
This is not mere rcStlessness but an intul-
tive effort to get relief and by this treat
ment though given by an unskillful hand.
without any knowledge of nerve centers or
the course OF the blood to and from the
head, Will by their efforts divert the blood
from its course to the brain by distributing
it to all the muscles thrown into motion.
Tho muscular movement also has a ten
dency to hasten the flow of blood through
the veins, carrying il away from the brain,
thus lowering the unnatural blood pressure.
Their efforts also ara likely TO result in
pressure being made on the vase motor
center which invariably results in lowering
the blood pressure and tie rapidly of the
hearts action, all of which tends to re-
move the cause and stop the pain. If
finger is bruised 1t is instantly and intu-
pressure on the nerve trunk shuts off the
communication between the injury and seat
OF conscious impressions. In severe cases
OF cole the SuHerer-man, woman or Child
Will throw him or herself on their abdo-
men. The act is intUitiVe, and in many
instances relief is obtained. How? Because
of the fact of a nerve center situated in
front of the spinal column which, if sub
Jected to a pressure, will act in the same
manner as holding the finger on 1t. and,
al the same time relax the muscular spasm,
permitting the escape of gases from points
of confinement, thereby relieving the pain.
If by a simple pressure at a point on the
upper lip you can stop the most violent
spaSm of sneezing, ii does not require
very great amount of credulty to believe
the osteopath, with a thorough knowledge
OF anatomy and physiology, when he tells
you he has discovered centers by which he
can stop the excited action of the kidneys.
bowels. coughs hiccoughs etc. Again, upon
the failure of any of the internal organs
to perform their functions. we have the
vase moter center governing the circulation,
various other centerS amenable 10 impress
slons, or system of mechanical therapu-
tics which the osteopath fully understands.
to enable him to restore the organs to their
normal action. 1t seems strange, in the
light of our present knowledge. that our
Instructive acts for relief from various
kinds of suffering did not lead some
there might be some great law provided by
nature by which suffering might be re-
Heved debilitating causes removed and dis
ease cured.
Mechanical aid to mechanical apparatus
might, at the first thought appear to ig
more vital processes but it must be borne
in mind that nothing is understood of vital
action further than the physical conditions
that are necessary thereto; consequently,
our hostility to medicine. We do not ad-
nit either the practicabity the
possibility of man setting up a laboratory
outside the body. We subsist only on or
ganic substances. The prepare ton and as
sanitation of substances Is a vital process,
and can only be effected through the con-
dition upon which it depends-the physical
or mechanical phenomena. Osteopathy is
system which looks to the proper ADJUST
ment of all the anatomical relations of the
body thus permitting each part to act free
~ and Hninterruptedly. OSteopathS have
discovered that partial dislocatons are the
dslocatiOn of the shoulder will cause rheu-
matism of the hip joint, rheumatism and
hip-jOint disease (arthritiS) of the spinal
column, various diseases of the brain, ner-
vous system, stomach. liver, kidney and
other organs. Consumption and asthma
are oftentimes caused by a depressed rib.
the elevation of which would remove the
cause and save the persons life. Partial
dislOcation being the original cause, the
primary theological factors in disease, a
lutte until the proper adjustments are eff
fected. Medicine will not do this; os-
teopathy will, and herein lies the great Sc
cret of it's success.
DR.. Stills definition of health is: 1.-THE re-
suit of the harmonious action of the Sys-
tenn when all its parts are unirritated by
any cause, as increased or diminished flow
of the fluids of the arteries or veins
the nerve forces by partial or complete dis
location of bones. muscles, tissues, mem
branes or parts of the whole system" DR..
Still further says that "a natural flow of
blood is health and that disease is the effect
of a local or general disturbance of blood
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