Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1918-10-31
osrEoPATHY STANDS FOR THE
TRUTH WHEREVER 1T is sCIEN-
TIFTCALLY PROVEN


Osteopathy is that branch of the
science of therapeutics which is based
upon the relation Of structure to func-
lion. and its results are explained in the
theory Of immunity.
Relation of structure to funetiou-If
the human body is dissected it win be
found composed of many organs such
as muscles, nerves, blood vessels, heart,
mnes. liver, etc, each differently con
strueted, yet bearing a certain definite
relationship structurally, one to another,
and each dependent upon two great
forces for the performance Of its indi-
vidual functions-the nerve and blood
supply.
1t is reasonable, therefore, to sup
nose that when an organ is perfectly
constructed for the performance of
certain function it viii adequately per
form that function so long as it is sup
Piled with the energy necessary for
growth, motion and reproduction, which
are the essential characteristics of all
living matter. This being the case, it
is also apparent that the nerve and
blood supply to the organ must be un-
Distracted, since they are the source
of energy upon which the rgan is de-
pendent.
Osteopathy, therefore, seeks to nor
malize the functions of the organs by
the removal of anatomical maladiust-
ments of the body structures which i'm
pinge upon and obstruct the nerve and
blood supply.
lmmunity-lt is well known axiom
that the body is capable of producing,
and in health does produce, all of the
chemicals which are necessary to its well
being and protection. Protectiin, against
what? The invasion Of substances or
beings foreign to its environment
natural environment. For example,
heterogeneous (bacteria) enter the !
lungs Here they multiply, living on &
tissue elements, until they produce an
irritation This irritation, as you know, !
results in inflammation. Now, what is @
inflammation and how is it produced2 t
1t is simply the engagement of an {
area with blood and it is produced by "
the irritation which stimulates the fine a
nerve endings in this era to action, Y
causing them to transmit impulses.
Some of these impulses are received in 9
the brain and are interpreted as pain, d
others are transmitted oyer other nerves P
which supply the blood vessels causing j
these vessels to dilate and thus permit
the engagement of the part with blood.
Why engorge the part with bloodR Be Ia
cause, the blood contains the elements C;
which are produced in other parts of 81
the body for the destruction of the A
and their poisons. When the ID
organisms and their poisons, or toxins,
nave thus been destroyed the. irritation B.
eases, the congestion subsidies and the
'unctining of the lungs is again restored ST
o normal. But suppose that the blood so
upply to the part is interfered with by tn
LESSONS, by pressure of some hi
misplaced structure upon the blood of
essels or upon the nerves which supply re
hese vessels. Then, nature is unable co
o combat the infection by furnishing an
sufficient supply of blood to the part,
nd necrosis or death of tissue results.
his, then, is where Osteopathy comes
l. 1t seeks to assist nature by supply Az
ig the diseased organ with an excess
blood, carrying its antibodies and sa
elements.
The subject of immunity is vast in
S scope and one upon which volumes
ave been written, therefore the above Ac
not intended as an explanation of an Mr.
stance of the application of immunity So.
I'd of how Osteopathy secures its re- cid
Its Of
DIR. JOHN SIMONS, fal
] Osteopathic Physician. han