PAIN PALLIATIVES

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PAIN PALLIATIVES

 

We have had many requests for a newsletter article on the subject of

pain and natural pain relief methods. The subject of pain in illness

is very broad as the sites of pain in the body are numerous and

cannot be thoroughly dealt with in a short treatise.

 

Our object here will be to provide the reader with a deeper insight

into the causes of pain and to review some of the drugless methods

of alleviating discomfort.

 

Several well-known authors have written their views on the causes of

pain. Viktoras Kulvinskas, in his book Survival Into The 21st

Century, has a few concise and enlightened comments on pain:

 

" Practically all pain, pathology and cell destruction is known to be

due to high blood acidity which results from excess intake of

protein, especially acid-forming animal proteins. However, even

vegetable protein such as seed, when eaten to excess, can cause

toxicity. "

 

We have always maintained that when the system is clogged with

inorganic wastes, mucus and sludge, the organism can drown in its

own filth.

 

Pain is a result of congestion and degeneration of healthy cells and

tissues by poor elimination of waste products. We, of course,

recommend the detoxification procedure described in Dr.

Christopher's Three Day Cleansing Program and Mucusless Diet. The

bowels must be kept open and clean to absorb nutriments and

eliminate waste products from the cells through the blood and lymph

systems.

 

The lower bowel formula, Lower Bowel Formula is an invaluable aid in

cleaning out the body's sewer system. Many people experience pain

when the toxic morbid matter is breaking loose from the bowel and

being eliminated. These pains may be rough, but they are temporary

and will subside as cleansing progresses.

 

Often the addition of slippery elm tea to the diet will soothe

inflamed bowels. The nervine and anodyne herbs will also help ease

pain. We have found that one capsule of lady's slipper root and one

capsule of valerian root powder will take the " edge " off of even

very severe pain.

 

Pain itself is an indicator of a deeper problem in the body. It

should not be masked so readily by inorganic " pain killers " because

in this way we are ignoring the body's signal for help.

 

We need to determine the cause of pain. If you are faithfully

following the Creator's program-the life building program, not the

disease building dietary program-pain will usually indicate the

body's housecleaning process. But if your program is that of acid-

forming, mucus-forming foods and an unhealthy mental and physical

attitude, pain is not the welcome indicator of detoxification.

 

Overcooked foods, devoid of life giving enzymes, can also contribute

to a build-up of poisonous congestion. Dr. Bernard Jensen discusses

the " healing crisis, " a phenomenon in which a person eliminates old

acids and accumulations from the body. This often resembles a bad

cold.

 

In the early days of medicine, opiates were given freely to stop

pain such as ulcers, bowel pain, etc. These served to hide the true

cause of pain while a list of side effects abounded: chronic

constipation, slowing down of natural body processes, liver

sluggishness, lethargy, toxicity, not to mention the retaining of

the original complaint once the drug wears off.

 

Dr. Hering's law of cure states that we are healed in the reverse

order of the progression of a disease. If we have a chronic disease,

we must go back through the stages of this disease back to the acute

stage, before we can effect a cure. As Bernard Jensen so aptly put

it:

 

" As we break down the old structure that we have built in the body,

it develops into gases, solids and liquid that in the elimination

process can be putrid, systic, acidic and extremely toxic. It can

burn, irritate, and produce extreme pain. This is the result of

violating natural law. "

 

Once this uncomfortable process is over, we can begin rebuilding the

body. The wonderful thing about this is that we can have healthy

people in just three generations.

 

 

Water Fomentations

 

Jethro Kloss, one of the all time great teachers of nature cure, and

author of Back to Eden, states that:

 

" All pain is caused by disturbance to the circulation because the

overfilled vessels put pressure upon the nerves. Relief will be

obtained from hot applications as they relax the tissues, and the

nerve fibers will be relieved of pressure and the circulation will

then be increased so as to relieve the congestion. "

 

Kloss suggests that the use of alternate hot and cold

applications, " continued for thirty minutes or more, will relieve

congestion more quickly than any other remedy. Fomentations given as

hot as can be borne, with cold sponging, and drying between each

fomentation, is the best method. " This stimulates the blood vessels

to eliminate congestion.

 

Hot baths also increase circulation and have been successful in

relieving pain-both internal and external. Pains of arthritis and

hemorrhoids respond well to hot water therapy. Because a headache

often comes about because of congestion of the bowel, hot and cold

fomentations will often take away headache paints. Headache pains

can also be relieved by applying pressure to two points on either

side of the nose under the eyebrow ridge.

 

 

The Liver Fomentation

 

We often suggest opening up the capillaries of the constipated liver

by applying a cotton or flannel cloth which has been soaked in hot

castor oil over the area of the liver (on the right side of the body

under the rib cage). Place a wet, wrung out hot towel over this

cloth and a hot water bottle over that. Keep the fomentation warm

for 20 minutes and then alternate with a cold towel fomentation warm

for 20 minutes and then alternate with a cold towel fomentation for

five minutes. Repeat the hot fomentation and then the cold. This can

be continued for about an hour and a half. This has relieved pain of

congestion in the liver and other organs such as the gall bladder

and the pancreas.

 

 

Mullein and Lobelia Fomentations

 

The fomentation using 3 parts mullein and 1 part lobelia, has

reduced pain and swelling in the lymph nodes of the neck, under the

arms, the breasts, the groin, and in other organs such as the

thyroid gland. Make a strong tea of the above herbs and soak a

cotton or flannel cloth in the tea. Apply this to the affected area.

The mullein has a pain-relieving action without being a heavy

narcotic, while the lobelia acts as a thinking herb and helps the

body eliminate waste accumulation either through the bowel or

through the skin.

 

Respiratory Massage Oil (especially that made from the flowers of

mullein and olive oil) is a great pain remedy for earache: Place the

mullein flowers into a jar or wide-mouthed bottle, add sufficient

pure olive oil to show an inch of oil above the flowers, stopper and

shake well. Place in a warm place or expose to the sun for 14 days,

macerating or shaking well every day. Pour off and press out the oil

and bottle (do not cap or cork tightly when cold, then allow to heat

or else the expanding air will break the bottle.) Take 2-3 drops of

the warm oil in the ear, two or three times a day, or rub on the

affected part.

 

Oil of garlic can be made in a similar way. Crush or chop several

bulbs of garlic. Put these into a flat Pyrex baking dish, covering

them with olive oil.

 

Put the dish out into the sun for about 5 hours a day, for 3 days.

Take the dish inside at night. Strain the oil and bottle. If it is

inconvenient to use the sun, the dish may be placed in a warm oven

(lowest setting) with the door open or on a radiator. Use 2-3 drops

in each ear, massaging the area around the ear.

 

 

Comfrey

 

A comfrey fomentation or poultice can be effectively employed to

reduce the pain of cell deterioration. The allantoin in it helps to

proliferate healthy cells. An outgrowth of the comfrey fomentation

is the Bone, Flesh & cartilage fomentation (BF & C). We have had great

success with this formula in cases of severe arthritic pain, torn

ligaments, muscle injuries, and the like. The B.F. & C ointment can

be used for convenience sake, but the fomentation is more effective.

Marshmallow and marigold ointment is a wonderful, soothing healer

for cuts, scrapes, burns and other wounds.

 

 

Plantain Ointment

 

To relieve the pain of insect sting or spider bite, with the Stings

& Bites Ointment or crushed plantain leaves will help. It is

effective even when blood poisoning has set in. The red streaks will

disappear and radiate back toward the source of the bite or sting.

 

 

Cayenne Ointment

 

This ointment can bring temporary relief to internal pains of

arthritis, stiff neck, muscle soreness, sprains, bruises and other

aches. It can be applied to the chest during respiratory ailments to

ease pain and help breathing. The heat generated by the capsicum

increases circulation to the area and facilitates healing.

 

 

Sore Throat Pain

 

Sore throat pain can best be relieved in three ways. A cup of ginger

tea made from freshly grated or dried-powdered ginger root will

alleviate pain and stimulate the area to be healed. A glass of water

or juice with a little cayenne stirred into it is also helpful. The

cayenne tincture may be dropped into the back of the throat as well.

The herbal Xceptic tincture is a certain cure for sore throat pain,

but only very brave souls can tolerate the taste.

 

 

Toothache

 

A toothache can be devastating. We have used either oil of cloves,

oil of cinnamon, a crushed piece of fresh garlic, a few drops of

cayenne tincture, and a few drops of the herbal Xceptic tincture.

 

Of all the above temporary treatments, the herbal antiseptic

tincture works best. It contains oak bark, myrrh gum, comfrey,

golden seal, garlic, and cayenne in a base of pure grain alcohol. We

have had cases where the toothache was dispelled after one

application.

 

Americans spend over $50 billion dollars annually on chronic pain.

This figure only includes time lost from work. It doesn't take into

account all the pain killing drugs that are prescribed for various

disorders. Here's the real case for drug abuse. Valium is one of the

most frequently prescribed pills in the nation. It's given freely

for headaches, backaches, stress, strain or sprain. Anywhere instant

relief is needed. The side effects are atrocious: mental confusion,

blurred vision, misjudgment, poor motor coordination, and

depression. Thousands of men and women drive and work under the

influence of these insipid, inorganic tranquilizers daily. Our

senior citizens are not exempt either. Some of these people are even

actively campaigning to get our youth to stop using dope!

 

Scientists have isolated an active principle found in valerian root,

valerianic acid, to make Valium. However, as mentioned in a previous

newsletter, synthesized substances can become deadly poisons in the

body. Why not use valerian root in its safe, wholesome state to feed

and nourish the nerves?

 

The combination of wild lettuce and valerian root, used as a

tincture, or capsules, can relieve headache, stress, neuralgia, etc.

Of course, we always must look to the cause.

 

In the newsletter on back pain, we discussed how a maladjusted spine

can cause pain in other organs in the body. Nerves having an

improper food supply have the power to pull bones out of place. One

can often relieve pain by seeing that the spine is properly aligned.

This includes an entire program of food, exercise, distilled water,

and a healthy mental outlook.

 

Our program includes zone therapy, the art of applying pressure to

various parts of the feet with the hands. The body is divided into

five lengthwise zones on each side; zone 1 is in the middle of the

body and includes the middle of the head and extends downward to the

great toes. Zone 2 is on either side of zone 1 etc. There are energy

currents that flow through these zones. Oftentimes crystalline waste

deposits will collect in the feet and affect the organs in one of

the 5 zones.

 

By exerting pressure in the soles of the feet, we can disperse these

deposits and cause the energy flow to be restored once again. Over

the years, many patients came to Dr. Christopher seeking relief from

some excruciating pain. Sometimes a ten minute zonal therapy session

has relieved years of chronic pain. The diagrams will show you where

the zones of the feet are located. If the foot is tender in the area

of a particular organ, you can unblock the energy by applying

pressure with the tips of the fingers in a circular motion. Zonal

therapy should only be done every other day and never on pregnant

women.

 

 

Heart Attack Pain

 

We need to maintain a healthy heart through diet and exercise.

However, if the need should arise for a quick heart attack remedy,

you have it here; stir one teaspoonful of cayenne pepper into a

glassful of hot water.

 

Have the victim drink this down quickly. The heart attack pain will

cease within a minute. On all of Dr. Christopher's heart attack

cases, he never lost a patient.

 

Hawthorn Berry Heart Syrup should be taken regularly in order to

rebuild an unhealthy heart.

This herb has been used for centuries as a cardiac tonic.

 

 

Love is the Best Pain Reliever

 

Pain and suffering can originate in the mind as well as the body.

Negative emotions such as anger, hatred, and selfishness can

predispose a human being to physical anguish. All the major

religions of the world teach cultivation of love for humanity as a

means to salvation. During the promised millennium, all pain,

suffering and sorrow will be no more. This will come about when men

realize their divine nature and work for the good of the whole human

race.

 

Often contemplation or meditation on spiritual principles is taught

in order to create peaceful states of mind. A by-product of

meditation is stress reduction and the ability to cope with worldly

stress.

 

Some people have adjusted to pain. They have learned to live with

it. Others are suffering and they don't even know it.

 

Pressure points of zone therapy can relieve pain.

 

As Kulvinskas states:

 

" Pain is stress greater than an organism can bear easily. Pain

serves to intensify experience but it can also be destructive if too

intense. We should avoid undue pain to ourselves and others.

Sometimes we must wait for the development of harmony with other

people so that we can fully share our experiences with them and give

and receive love in the fullest sense. This is especially true in

regard to personal love relationships.

 

" Above all, it must be remembered that love is the most important

thing in life. We should seek only that happiness which is the

happiness of all. As soon as we are ready to give in love, then

God...supplies us with unlimited power and resources. "

 

Even the power to turn off pain.

 

Used by permission - Dr. Christopher's Newsletters - Volume 4 Number

5

 

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