CURE Quote
Most of the good that is done by “movement cures” maybe obtained by such simple muscular exercises as can be readily arranged with the help of a little consideration on the part of the doctor, and can be efficiently carried on at home, given the necessary perseverance on the part of those who have charge of the patient, and which, unfortunately, is less often forthcoming. Such movements need to be specially arranged to meet the exigencies of each case, so as to call into action those muscles that are weak but not powerless, or that may supplement the muscles that are paralysed.
— Gowers, W. R. (William Richard), A Manual of Diseases of the Nervous System, 1892Archives
Monthly Archives: October 2016
Most Medicines Make No Attempt to Cure
Most medicines make no claim to cure. Most medicines simply do not cure. Does this surprise you? It’s a statement easily verified, even by a novice. Let’s look at some ways to test, and prove it. First, walk over to … Continue reading
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Isn’t Health just the Absence of Illness?
“Illness is just the absence of health.”. Nope. It’s a common mistake, often repeated without much thought. Is a donut the ‘absence of a hole’? Nope. A hole is the absence of a donut, but a donut is not the … Continue reading
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How Cures Work: Toward A Science of Cures
This post was written very early in my studies of cure. To see a more comprehensive and up to date study of cure, go here: A Theory of Cure. Modern medicine is mystified by cures. There is no useful medical … Continue reading
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Chronic Healthiness
Illness starts with the symptoms. We notice the symptoms first. Something feels strange. Our bodies, our minds, our spirits – even our communities are always alert to possible danger. “Am I sick?“, we ask ourselves. Or is it normal? Life … Continue reading
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