Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-05
(Article NO. 2bl
Talks
Chiropractic for Neurasthenia
and Chorea

Neurasthenia or nervous prostra-
tion is an inco-ordination of the brain
system. This so-called American dis
ease is characterized by various forms
Of bodily and mental inefficiency. !,
Nervous prostration usually begins
with occipital headache and mental
depression, making it hard to concen-
trate the mind. This is accompanied
with sleeplessness and general ir-
ritability. The patient may complain
of cranial construction or of pres
sure upon the vertex Of the head. Be-
sides these symptoms there is feel
ing of spinal weakness, and in some
cases ringing in the ears and dizzi-
ness, with various cardiac and gastric
neuroses. The most common cardiac
disturbance is hyperacidity of the gas
trio juice. The eyes are usually af-
fected, there being astigmatism, short
sightedness or far sightedness, and
the sense of smell may be perverted.
The result of these inco-ordinations
is generally bodily impairment.
Chiropractic certainly has made a
creditable showing with Neurasthenia
sufferers. Many who had given up all
hope have been restored to health
after taking Chiropractic adjustments.
Chorea, which is also known as
St. Vitus Dance, is a chronic inco-
ordination in which there are irregu-
lar involuntary contractions of the
muscles, with excitability. Chorea is
an affection of the motor function
caused by pressure upon the motor
nerves affecting the muscles in which
they are distributed.
When a monoplegia occurs it is
called paralytic chorea. A great many
cases of chorea begin in early life
and is usually most commonly found
in girls, but may be found in either
sex at any age. In other cases the at
tacks are of five or six weeks dura-
ton, sometimes being repeated sew
eral times. During these attacks, even
though there be no paralysis, the pa
tient is sometimes unable to feed him.
self
Habit Spasm is mild form of
chorea, in which there is a sudden
quick contraction of the muscles of
the face, neck or shoulders, usually
consisting of drawing of the mouth
to the side, Struggling of the shoul-
ders or nodding of the head. The. ex-
tensiveness of these peculiar moves
gradually increases until the inco-or-
dination is given this name.
Neurasthenia and Chorea are both inco-
ordinations of the nervous system. and the
primary cause Of each is the 'subluxated
vertsbrae'' producing nerve pressure, inter-
fering with Natures laws.
II you are afflicted with either, and want
to be well and strong, as you surely do,
go to competent Chiropractor and have
your spine analysed. Then take adjust
ments and get we'll Once the nerves are
relieved Of pressure, Nature will do all that
is necessary to restore the body to nor-
NAL condition.
Nature talks in deeds The student Of
Mature has ears to hear. His intelligence is
his organs OF sense to interpret the silent
voice. You plant corn in one place and
potatoes in another, and you know that
Nature will give you corn and potatoes
without reversing the order. She IL exact
in what she does. Plant potatoes and that
Is what you get in return. II by the help
Of our labors we can depend on Nature to
feed us, why can't we depend on her to
keep US well through natural ways? A
human being Is nothing more than plant
! in Natures harvest. Man himself Ii Natures
seed If we can believe that she will neglect
plant life, then We can believe that sne
will neglect the life of the body. 1t Is fair
| to assume that II the body mechanism 10
in normal condition Nature will produce
| health through the body as the logical re-
suit Of harmony between the physical ana
| the immaterial of living things.
Chiropractic Adjustments allow Nature
| the chance to perform its functions In .
normal way.
| Next Sunday Article No. 3s; "Chiroprae-
tic for Anaemia," will be printed In Ths
Omaha Bee.
Soldiers may secure adjustments fres oi
charge from any chiropractor.
Names Of the prominent Chiropractors ID
the following listed citiess
OMAHA. NEBRASKA.
Billinsham, s. & l.. D. c.. Creighton Bldg.
Burhorn. Frank F.. D. G.. ll4 Securities Bldg.
Carpenter. L. n. D. G.. l9l Brandeis Theatef
! Bldg.
Edwards. Lee w., D. G.. alth and Farn.m:
johnson. Drs, John p. and Minnie F., 2os-i
Brown Block.
Lawrence. J. G.. D. G.. Baird Bldg:
Purvianee. W. E., 400 Paxton Block, Six
teenth cnsI,C,T and F.Tn.m. Ss Douglas ,oM4 as4S'
Steen 4 Steen, D. G., 3llh w. Broadway
Willis. J. j., b. G., is North Main st.
COLUMBUS, NEBRASKA
Aerni, Clara. D. C.. Farmers State sanx
! FREMONT. NEBRASKA. :.
Berhenke, F. H.. d. G., sos North Main 81
kEmbree. J. 8. D. G. 9Th and Main Sta
A'A"'''h' WAaoo. Il HI z; n NiEsRAsRa SSs fasis'' Gus
Dierks a Dierks d C. Old Post Office bldg