Iridiagnosis and Other Diagnostic Methods

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1919 edition. Excerpt: ...region of the stomach. In this case it developed that the patient several years before had worked on the ore wharves in Cleveland, Ohio. He had been in the habit of drinking water from a spring which trickled out from under a large pile of metal bearing rocks. He became violently ill, and was taken to a hospital where the doctors diagnosed his case as metallic poisoning. While he recovered from the acute attack, he was never well afterward and was treated for several years for indigestion, muscular rheumatism and neuralgia. The eyes revealed the true nature of his acute and chronic ailments. He also made a perfect recovery under natural treatment. Lead and mercury produce the most stubborn forms of chronic constipation. The intestinal tract in the iris of such patients frequently has a black appearance. (Color plate, e and f, p. 116) Many such cases we have had to treat for six months or longer before the first white lines appeared in the black area of the stomach and intestines indicating the return of life into the paralyzed organs. Lead Allopathic Uses: 1. Externally as astringent and sedative in bruises, itches, ulcers and inflamed surfaces in general. 2. As injection against chronic inflammatory discharges from vagina, urethra, ear, etc. 3. Sprains (lead water and opium). 4. Hemostat for internal hemorrhage. 5. Powerful ecbolic. (Producing abortion.) Accidental Poisoning: 1. Workmen handling lead, type, paint, tinfoil, etc. 2. Lead water pipes. 3. Action of acid preservers on solder in canned goods. 4. Lead coated pottery. 5. Candy and cake colors (chromate). 6. Hair dyes (sulphid). 7. Glassware. Toxicology: Enters through skin, respiratory and alimentary tracts. Circulates as albuminate of lead, reducing red corpuscles and salts. Is...