Embedded in the pancreas we find some peculiar cell formations, shaped rather like blackberries. They are actually small glands, but not in the least connected with the other glands. Like islands in the bigger gland, they are called the islets of Langerhans, after their discoverer, Paul Langerhans. The vital substance insulin is produced in these small glands and sent straight into the blood, not the small intestine. If these islets do not manufacture sufficient insulin, the glycogen, the sugar stored in the liver and passed on to the blood in accordance with the body’s need, will not be burned up, so that the blood sugar level rises. The excess is excreted through the kidneys, which is why sugar is found in the urine. This is a symptom of the disease known as diabetes.

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Sometimes it appears that worm remedies have been ineffective, because after a short time the parasites may be noticed again. However, it does not follow that the remedy was necessarily at fault; it is more than likely that reinfection has taken place. This happens during the night in a warm bed, when the tiny worms leave the body and deposit their eggs in the minute skin folds near the anus. Itching sets in and naturally the child begins to scratch, only to get the eggs under the fingernails. Since children have the habit of putting their fingers back into the mouth, the eggs are transferred back into the digestive tract. It is also possible that the microscopic eggs had been shaken from the sheets when the bed was made, dispersing them into the air, from which they were inhaled together with the dust from the room.

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Supper should be eaten at about 6 p.m. and be a light, easily digestible meal that will not disturb the patient’s sleep. Highly recommended are muesli with fruit or a fruit salad, together with wholegrain bread, butter and honey.

As the patient’s day began with the first rays of sunshine, so it should end with the fading light and he should get ready for bed as it begins to get dark. If he has trouble getting to sleep, give him Dormeasan drops taken in water sweetened with honey. This will help soothe the nerves.

Also, during the day the patient should be given the nerve tonic Ginsavena, made from oats and ginseng. In more serious cases a combination of Rauwolfia and Avena sativa is indicated {Rauwol-favena). The use of these natural remedies and therapies will help the patient overcome his condition. They will make it possible for him to control his morbid thoughts and depression, helping him towards mental and physical improvement. If the suggested daily programme is adapted to suit individual needs, many a patient can be helped to recover.

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The treatment with warm wet packs can be greatly supported by the use of several biological remedies. One of the best medicines with which to counteract any kind of inflammation is Echinaforce. Doses of 5-10 drops should be taken every hour. Also, Nephroso-lid has healing properties and stimulates the kidneys; Cantharis 4x takes away the unpleasant irritation and burning sensation experienced when passing urine and Usneasan contains natural antibiotic substances and fights off harmful bacteria. Meanwhile, it is advisable to stay in bed until the inflammation has completely subsided.

If at the same time the urethra (the duct through which the urine passes) is narrowed, or an enlargement of the prostate gland or bladder stones exist, the treatment must be adapted accordingly and some other remedies added. In cases where the patient is unable to control urination due to a weakness of the sphincter muscle, Cystoforce Bladder Drops should be taken additionally. The same drops are usually excellent for the treatment of enuresis in children too. Galeopsis, Sabal lx and a tea blend made up of marigold, yarrow and St John’s wort are also recommended.

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The cause of the observed rejuvenation, which is still unknown today, was attributed to a heart hormone, a term that seemed to be the most appropriate to designate the unknown factor. Since the substance concerned was perfectly harmless, researchers thought it might benefit humans too, and their subsequent experiments gave satisfactory results. It has since been used as an effective treatment for dilation of the heart, athlete’s heart, and in cases of a tired or exhausted heart.

Nevertheless, this should not lead us to believe that if we abuse the heart and cause damage to its muscles we can always have recourse to heart hormones, which can easily correct any defects. This is not the case. Indeed, the most sensible way to ensure the proper functioning of the heart is to give it normal care and consideration. This faithful pump works wonderfully and is fully automatic if it is not constantly overtaxed. The heart hormone treatment, like any other good plant or homoeopathic medicine, is helpful in a case of real need. In such cases, there are various plant remedies available to us, for example tincture of arnica root, Crataegus, Cactus grandiflora, Strophanthus, Spigelia, the heart nutrient Avenaforce, the homoeopathic remedy Calcarea carbonica and homoeopathically diluted gold. A heart tonic made up of these ingredients will alleviate a whole range of problems. In certain cases, individuals will benefit from taking Convallaria and Scilla maritima, or a tea made from the woody partitions found inside a walnut, separating the two halves.

If you make sure not tp overstrain your heart when you are young by engaging in very strenuous sports, you need not fear that you will have to suffer any ill consequences in later life.

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