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'Facial D iagnosis '1 is essen tially an ante-diagnosis, enabling us both to foresee and fore stall any ailm ent.

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A free and abridged translation with notes. BY

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CONTENTS.
P r e f a c e B y t h e Translator, . . . Page 9 I n t r o d u c t i o n ' B y t h e A u t h o r , ...................................................... 1 1 X otes o x Introduction B y th e T ra n s la to r , . . 13 E x i s t i n g M e t h o d s o f D i a g n o s i s , .................................................................... 1 7 W h a t F acial D iagnosis M e a n s , 22 T h e H e a l t h y M a n , .............................................................. . . 22 T he X o rm al F ig u r e, . . . . . . 29 V a r ia t io n s in t h e S h a p e o f t h e B o d y R e s u l t i n g fr o m D eposits o f F oreign M a t t e r , . . . 31 A F ront E ncumbrance, .................................................................................. 3 7 B S ide E ncum brance, .......................................................................................... 1 4 C B a c k E n c u m b r a n c e , .............................................................................................. 1 8 D M ixed and U niversal E ncumbrance, . . . . 59 D i s e a s e s o f t h e I n t e r n a l O r g a n s ..................................................................... 6.1 F a c ia l D i a g n o s i s in P r a c t i c e , . . . . . . R emoval of E ncumbrance, . . . . . . . Increa sing t h e V i t a l i t y , . . . . . . . 75 83 89

W hat Shall W e E a t ? . . . 90 W h e r e S h a l l W e E a t ? .......................................................................................... 9 7 IVuEX S h a l l W e E a t ? ................................................................................. 9 7 R e l a t i o n o f F a c ia l D ia g n o s is t o P h r e n o l o g y , . . 99 S u m m a r y B y the T r a n s la to r ,..................................................... 101 S i g n s o f H e a l t h B y the Translator, . . . . 101 S y m p t o m s o f D i s e a s e B y the Translator, . . . . 103

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PREFACE.

This little book, by reason of the conciseness and completeness with which the subject is treated, no less than the revolution its ap pearance must make in existing methods of diagnosis and treatment of disease, is undoubtedly destined to a place among the classics of science. As the exclusive work of one man, it is an immense achieve ment. Such forms of diseaseas cancer, consumption,blindness, etc., which have, heretofore, been considered utterly incurable, and are possible of treatment only after they have gained considerable hold upon the system, can, by Louis Kuhnes Method of Facial Diagnosis be readily and effectively treated at anystnge, even previous to their definite development. But still another im portant service is rendered by this work, in enabling us to learn, from the study of ancient busts and statues, the then prevailing types of disease and disorder; and, through a knowledge of these, to read, in the down-fallof the nations suffering from them, a lesson for the enlightenment and uplifting of thecivilizations of the future, whose surest foundations are laid in perfect physical health.
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I N T R O D U C T IO N .

Facial Diagnosis is the ability to determine the physical status of a person from external appearances. By its use, it is possible to discover accurately the amount and location of m atter in the body, foreign to its normal condition; and, by recognizing incipient tenden cies to special phases of disorder, not only to warn the patient of the danger impending, but to summarily counteract the same by natural and unfailing means. This method of diagnosis is really an auxiliary of the great Natural Science o f Healing by Water. Only one who has accepted the principles of th at mode of treatment, is in a position to fully appreciate the scope and power of this discovery, a few of the axioms of which I give.* 1. There is but one cause o f physical disorder, and, properly speaking, but one disease; though this, being subject to the widely differing influences of heredity, climate, food, age, vocation, etc., necessarily manifests itself in greatly varying aspects; its specific location becoming evident by the external alteration of some part or organ of the body. 2. The one common cause o f all disease, is the presence o f foreign substances in thebody. Effete and foul accumulations, all substances, in fact, not directly conducive to the growth and development of the organism, are first deposited near the orifices of the abdomen;** but, by degrees, are carried to all parts of the body, especially to the neck and head. It is these corrupt deposits, th at in time com pletely change the shape of the body. Knowing the outline of the normal form, the intelligent observer can trace the slightest devia tion from it, and so is enabled to estimate exactly the character and extent of the consequent disorder. 3. There is no sickness without fever, and no lever without sick ness; because, no sooner is any foreign m atter introduced into the body, than the battle between the organism and th at m atter begins;
*S ee P r in c ip le s o f W a te r C ure b y A. F . R ein h o ld , M. A. ** D e p o sits m a y a cc u m u la te in a n y e x c re to ry o rgan , th e L u n g s , k id n e y s, skin , e tc ., w h e n e v e r se cre tio n is im p ed ed . A . R.

and it is this strifethis frictionwhich appears as fever.* This statement is accepted unquestionably regarding external matter. The irritation caused by a splinter in the finger, or a grain of sand in the eye, manifests itself, at once, in inflammation of the parts con cerned, and the natural course pursued is, immediate extraction of the offending particles. These common illustrations clearly demon strate the fact, that, as disorder in an organism can arise only from the presence of anti-normal substances, and th at nature never fails fo protest against such accumulations, every phase of ill-health must necessarily be accompanied by more or less fever. This may be slight a t first, and, perhaps, run its course as chronic fever, prin cipally in the interior of the organism; but it is liable at any moment, provoked by a sudden change of temperature, mental excitement, etc., to manifest itself in some external form, withone might say explosive violence, as in eases of diphtheria, cholera, etc. Mental disorders, also, and those dreaded forms of disease, can cer, consumption, paralysis, as well as deafness, blindness, etc., have all succumbed, at last, to the treatm ent made possible by this un failing system of diagnosis.
* F e v e r is a p ro ce s s o f ferm e n ta tio n , b y w h ich th e so lid d e p o sits a re liq u ifie d , p rio r to th e ir e x p u lsio n fro m th e s y s te m . A. It.

Notes on K u hnes Introduction.

Medical practitioners have a kind of Prognosis, by which, when some form of disease has actually made its appearance, they can predict its final issue with some degree of accuracy. But they have 1 10 means whatever at their command, by which they can foretellt\\\ approach of a malady. This book is the first, and the only work which treats of the subject of an Ante-Diagnosisl and in so doing, throws light upon w hat has heretofore been considered the mystery of sickness. This method o f Diagnosis should appeal more particularly to women, too, because, while furnishing a more exact and reliable method of ascertaining the character of the disease, it entirely dis penses with all operative treatment, or local examination of the genitals, which is necessarily so repellent to the patient. In my opinion, any woman who continues to submit to the crude, un natural, and unnecessary practice of Local Examination, after this simple and wholly unobjectionable mode of diagnosis has once been brought to her notice, commits a crime against her husband, her children, and her own purer self. This practicealone is perhaps suffi cient to account for the depravity met with now 0 11 every side. To w hat extent the sacred meaning of marriage lias been thereby dis regarded, and the standard of feminine chastity lowered, (and conse quently the moral tone throughout' the nation) can only be realized after a generation has developed under purer influences and more natural and helpful conditions. But a physician may ask, What is to be done in case of cancer of the womb? Unless, however, he has the ability to cure the can cer. w hat is the object of the examination? By Facial Diagnosis, the tendency to. or possibility of, cancer would have been seen and averted years [before, but even if the trouble is somewhat advanced, (unless under medical mismanagement it has really become aggra vated beyond all hope of recovery) it may yet be cured by the use of hygienic measures. It is easy to see th at all such severe forms of disease, are final stages, caused by encumbrance of the body. It is evidently impossible to relieve this condition by drugs, for they are, in themselves, poisons, and, taken into the system, lower the

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vitality. They likewise make it more difficult than ever to remove the existing impurities, and at the same time add to the accumu lation of foreign m atter in the body. Instead of such a method, our own system of cure consists in lavings and baths of a prescribed kind, combined with a simple, natural mode of life and diet, care fully adapted to each individual case. Facial Diagnosis also shows clearly the causes o f onanism, im potence, barrenness, miscarriage, difficult parturition, inability to nurse the infant, feeble offspring, etc., and also points out the only rational and positive cure for these evils. He who knows the cause, is thereby master also of the cure. This method is, beside, the only known means by which parents can definitely ascertain the physical condition and latent possibilities o f their children. It should, therefore, be made a careful study by all upon whom rests the responsibility of taking care of the young. Facial Diagnosis gives a rational definition of Rea ufr, showing all forms of ugliness to be deviations from the norm, and, by means of the w ater cure treatment, can restore the normal proportion, color ing, etc., and so furnish the foundation for th at perfect beauty which always follows perfect health. It is undoubtedly only a ques tion of time, when the system of Facial Diagnosis will entirely su percede all other methods. From the innumerable means in use by those who practice the existing methods of diagnosis, I have, however, adopted five, viz: in cases of high internal fever, (1) I take the patients temperature by means of a clinical thermometer. (2) I also feel the pulse, to ascer tain its strength and regularity. (3) I make use of the kneejerk, to test the condition of the lower extremities, of the spinal chord, and the sexual and digestive organs. (1) I look at the tongue, to find out the condition of the stomach, and (5) I test the urine for sugar and albumen. If the author of this work, or myself, appear at any time preju diced or severe in our criticism of the existing methods of diagnosis and attem pts at cure, I w ant to forestall at once, any misunderstand ing upon the subject, by saying th at I, at least, have not the slightest animosity tow ard any representative of the medical schools. On the contrary, we cannot but recognize the service rendered to man kind by these men in the accumulation of valuable facts con cerning the human body. But, in my estimation, the very value

and greatness of these acquisitions, have caused medical students to lose sight of the simple and obvious functions of the physical organism, by proper attention to which, alone, it can fully and healthfully develope. And it is to encourage a return to these th at this work has been undertaken. All adverse criticism in it, has been expressed in the belief th at only by a clear and positive statement of facts, could mens eyes be opened to their danger, and in the sincere hope that, through this they may be influenced to regulate their lives by the simple laws of nature. In Nature versus Drugs by Aug. F. Reinhold, Ah A., measure ments are given of well known Greek statues which are universally considered the standard of beauty, and consequently of health. With these data, one can easily determine his own physical status. Desiring the truth above all things, I shall be grateful for any correction or suggestion by which th at end may be attained.

Existing M e th o d s o f D ia g n o sis . Allopathy and Homeopathy both emphasize strongly the im portance and value o f a minute and carelhl diagnosis. The ability to make this, is supposed to be gained only through an exact ana tomical knowledge obtained by the dissection of human corpses. The student is required to familiarize himself with every part of the body, so that, knowing the precise location and function of each, organ, he may be able to read the symptoms of disorder in them. The usual thorough examination is conducted somewhat in this way. The physician first questions the patient extensively, then looks a t the tongue, feels the pulse, percusses, palpitates, and auscu ltates the whole body, especially the back and chest, to determine the condition of the lungs and heart. The region of the liver and stomach is also carefully examined, as well as the genital organs, those of females internally, by means of a speculum. The tempera ture of the blood is ascertained by a thermometer, and the saliva, expectorations, urine, excrements, even the skin and muscles, are microscopically studied. This general examination may be followed by a detailed one of separate organs, such as the eye or ear, though usually, this is referred to specialists in these lines. To increase the supposed reliability of such observations, a number of complicated apparatuses have been invented. The ingenuity and skill required to conceive and complete these, is really wonderful. The micros cope, too, has been the physician's invariable accompaniment, espec ially since scientists have considered bacilli thecause of almost every disease. After all this lengthy performance, the doctors verdict is at last rendered. The patient is told th at this or that organ is quite sound, another is somewhat affected, while a third, perhaps, is seriously in volved. The examination having consisted in a series of separate investigations, with only accidental connection, an intelligent judg ment, as to the general and comparative condition of the whole body, is rarely obtainable. The estimate formed as to the vital

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power of the patient, could not be regarded as an exact and reliable conclusion, but merely as an impression incidentally gained. Anyone experienced in dealing with the sick, naturally acquires such sub jective penetration in course of time. Now, the question is, h a s this special diagnosis the great value usually accorded it? No, it is unreliable. This has been conclusively demonstrated in many well known instances where conclusions drawn from diag noses of the same case, made by leading exponents of opposing schools, differed radically and entirely. Again, if the disturbances in the system, resulting from nature's effort to expel the foreign accu mulations, have not yet affected any one organ sufficiently to at-' tract the attention of the examining physician or specialist, the patient is dismissed with some pacifying deception, oil most fre quently in nervous disorders, lie is told bluntly that his sufferings are merely imaginary.* And this is by 1 10 means the result of care lessness, or indifference on the part of the physician. It is the neces sary consequence of erroneous views as to the origin of disease, and of his crude and inadequate methods of diagnosis.** Again, medical science (so-called) furnishes 110 ground for rational treatment. All this complicated system of examination is to comparatively little purpose, because, when accomplished, the treatm ent that follows is of no permanent or real benefit. I 11 fact, it is actually harmful, based, as it is, upon the ridiculous belief that one part of the body may be affected independently of the others, and may be treated without regard to them. In this connection, J will give a few instances, in which the comparative merits of the various methods are clearly defined. A child had suffered for months from some ailment which the attendant- physician, though quite a celebrity, had failed to success fully diagnose. But he would by 110 means confess himself baffled. After a microscopic examination, this celebrated medical doctor gave it as his opinion th at the presence of a certain kind of bacillus
* I can b u t c o rro b o ra te th is s ta te m e n t. A. E . * * J I a n y p a tie n ts h a v e com e u n d er m y n o tice w h o, a lth o u g h su ffe rin g from se r io u s fo rm s of d ise a se w h ich had battled th e s k ill of som e p h y s ic ia n s fo r years, h a v e y e t p a ssed th e e x a m in a tio n fo r life in su ra n ce. A nd life in su ra n c e com p an ies a re su p p osed to em p lo y e x p e rts in d ia g n o sis. T h is is a n o th er in sta n c e o f th e inadeq u a c y and u n r e lia b ility o f e x is tin g m eth od s. A n y o n e v e r se d in F a c ia l D ia g n o sis cou ld n o t be so d e ceiv e d , fo r th e sy s te m in its e lf is ra d ic a l and r e lia b le . A. E .

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was the cause of the childs continued ill-health. All his efforts were then directed tow ard the extermination of the microbe.s, but of course proved to no purpose. The childs condition grew daily more serious, and the bacilli perceptibly increased. At last, some one called the father's attention to the invariable success of treatment under my direction, and the man, in his ex tremity, consented to have his child examined. This was done,how ever, without the knowledge of the physician in regular attendance. I paid no particular attention to the bacilli, but saw that the direc tions I gave were implicitly followed. The doctor, at his next call, was surprised to see a marked improvement in his patient, and ac counted for it by saying that nature sometimes rallied for her own deliverance, and, in this case, had, by her own efforts, rid the system of the injurious element. Now, as a m atter of fact, microbes are sea vengertA attacking only impurities in the system. It is therefore manifestly ridiculous to try to free the body o f these minute beings, and , at the same time, make 110 effort to cleanse it o f their real cause. In another instance, a strong vigorous man became, by degrees, miserable and melancholy. For years, he was haunted by the idea of self-destruction, and unable to concentrate his faculties upon any definite work. Examining physicians all agreed that, as 110 particu lar organ seemed affected, there could be nothing seriously the m atter with the man, and it was simply a case of hypochondria. Diversion and travel were advised, but the trouble was in 1 10 wise lessened. At last, I was consulted, and saw, at a glance, that the patients whole body was heavily encumbered with foreign matter. This prevented the normal exercise of almost every function, and hence, though, as yet, no particular organ had been attacked, derange ment of the entire organism was the consequence. My methods proved so successful that, in a few months, the constant watch th at had been kept over the patient, was 1 1 0 longer necessary, as balance of mind and health of body had both been regained. Another patient was suffering intensely from a greatly swollen tongue. The disorder apparently being definitely located, medical science considered its way clear, and treatm ent was restricted to the tongue, as the sole seat of disorder. The result, however, was far from satisfactory. The foreign m atter continued to accumulate,

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and the tongue continued to swell, until, finally, it filled the entire mouth, and could not be moved at all. At this juncture, I was called in, and, by means of my Facial Diagnosis, was enabled at once to recognize the true cause of the illness, and to relieve the body of its accumulation of poison. But further illustration is unnecessary. Any one may see that, starting with the palpably false premises, that any single organ can he affected by itself, it is simjdy imjtossible for medical men to successfully treat, or jtermanently cure any physical disorder. It is their utter ignorance o f the unity and inter dependence o f the entire organism, that makes possible the jn-esent ridiculous extremes to which s]>ecialism has run. Now, a man, whose head perhaps is surcharged with foreign matter, must go to one specialist for treatm ent of the eyes, consult another about his ears, a third and fourth for nose, throat, etc. Absurd as it proves, however, this practice has developed quite naturally. At first hearing, it seems probable that a man who claims to have made one organ a lifetime study, should be a more competent au thority on the subject than the average physician. But, on deeper consideration, such reasoning is seen to be the barest fallacy. The human body cannot be treated as if it were a doll, made of altogether separate parts and materials, with 110 vital connection. A pimple on the nose, for instance, does not indicate any particular nasal disorder, or necessitate the attention of a specialist. The blood in the nose, and that throughout the rest of the body, is identical. Purify this, and the pimple, or trouble of whatever sort, disappears. External affections of this kind are nature's hints th at we are transgressing her laws. They should not be suppressed by any special treatment, but rendered unnecessary by intelligent conform ity to the laws of health. The chief danger arising from separate, special treatment, lies just here. W hat is repressed a t one point, must appear somewhere else, later 0 1 1 , and, necessarily, with greater intensity. In subduing the inflammation that has settled in the eye, perhaps, the battle, interrupted here, will inevitably be renewed elsewhere. It is only by considering the body as a whole, and re moving the cause o f this friction, that any real cure can ever be

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accomplished. Mercury, quinine, morphia, antipvrine, arsenic, iodine, bromide, alj are powerful means of effecting this local repulsion, but they are really, at the same time, the deadliest of poisons. A cure effected by their use, means simply a fatal step on the road to con tinued ill-health, and away from all possible recovery. Old methods o f diagnosis cannot recognize the approach o f dis ease. Neither, having recognized it, can they estimate accurately the extent of farther development. This necessarily limits the suc cess of their results and the efficiency of any course of treatm ent based upon them.

W hat Facial D ia g n o sis M eans . It is impossible to make the title of any great subject an epitome of its scope. As all mental and physical phenomena are, sooner or later, reflected upon the face, and can there be most readily studied, this new method of gaining an accurate knowledgHof the patient's condition, is called Facial Diagnosis, but in reality every detail 01 the whole organism is equally studied. There is no abnormal condition of any part of the body, which can affect th at part alone. The least deviation from the normal condition of health, inevitably produces a change in the form, carriage, coloring, etc. of the individual. Though, to the casual observer, these become apparent only in extreme cases, to the trained eye, they are evident immediately. An encumbered body functions differently from a healthy one. in every respect, conse quently a persons condition is easily determined from his manner of action. Facial Diagnosis takes all these points and indications into careful consideration. In order to read them rightly, T he H ealthy M an must first be studied. This is 1 10 easy m atter, for a person of nor mal health is a very rare exception. It is not difficult to find per fect specimens among wild animals, for there, health is the rule. It is just the reverse with civilized man. Only by degrees, did I succeed in constructing the image of a normal human body. This I accomplished, to a great extent, by observing the manner in which various functions of the body were performed; which should invariably be without pain , difficulty, or artificial stimulants. In the first place, with a healthy body there should be a desiiv for none but natural food." This desire should becapable of satisfaction, before any feeling of sat iety, fullness, or tightness sets in. The pro
* See N a tu re v e r s u s D r u g s , b y A u g . F . R ein h o ld , M. A.

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cess of digestion should take place quietly, and unconsciously. Any disagreeable sensation after eating, or appetite for highly seasoned food or beverages, is unnatural, and a sure indication of disease. In thirst, there should be a desire for fruit only, or possibly also for some plain water. The urine, the secretion of the kidneys, should be neither sweetish nor sour in odor, of an amber color, never bloody, cloudy, colorless, black nor laky. It should show no gritty or sandy deposit, and cause no pain upon leaving the body. The ejectn from the bo wels should, as a rule, be of a brownish color, never green, gray, or white. They should retain the cylindrical form of the colon, leaving the body without soiling it. They should never be watery, bloody, nor contain worms. The skin should have a fine smooth elastic surface. It should be warm and moistJ though not, by any means, wet. The perspiration from a healthy lmiuaiibody has no disagreeable odor, like th at noticeable about flesh-eating animals. A full suit of hair is also an indication of health. Baldness is never accidental, but caused by some physical disorder. The lungs, in a healthy organism, perform their work without the slightest difficulty. They should receive the air through the nose, which is their natural guardian. The tendency to allow the month to remain open, either during sleep, or waking hours, is in itself a symptom of disease. In exercising, the healthy body gives warning of excess by a feeling of fatigue. The sensation is not painful at all, but rather agreeable, leading to quietness and perhaps sleep, which, to be normal, must be calm and continuous. Bestless, fitful slumber, followed by lassitude and irritability upon waking, is unnatural with a healthy person. Natural sleep leaves one cheerful! contented, energetic, and eager for exercise. A healthy person recuperates more readily from mental suffer ing; heightened sensation finding natural relief in tears. Any one whose various organs function in accordance with the outlines given here, will have a body of normal shape and quite free from foreign accumulation. Now, all these symptoms and indications are open to ordinary

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observation, and artificial up] tarn I us is by no means necessary. They may be viewed and corroborated at any time from living' illustrations on every hand. The study o f corpses is almost value less as an aid to the treatment o f living j>eoj>le. So far, I have not succeeded in finding- a single person who was normally healthy in every respect. Those, however, in a state of health very nearly approaching the norm, afford excellent oppor tunity for study. The sculpture of ancient Greece has furnished us with truly beautiful * ideals which our modern artists may copy, but can scarcely excel. (It is noticeable that among these, there is nowhere to be found the high stomach which some believe to be normal.) It is also a significant fact that the ideal o f beauty and the standard of health are always identical, and so perhaps the universal desire for beauty, may lead to a more rational care for the physical health which is really the foundation o f all develo/Jinent and per fection and bliss. The normal form is characterized by distinct points and out lines which are clearly shown by figures ** A. 1>. C. 1, 2, 3| 4, (> and 14. The standards of art, derived from the physical perfection of the past, have undoubtedly been im portant factors in Kulme's con clusions regarding O the outlines of a healthv (, bodv. i He seems to consider these as final. Considering, however, tlm f they repre sent the highest types of a meat-eating ])eople, It may be questioned, if their standards might not be improved upon by a race, develop ing finer and more subtly beautiful outlines under a purely vegeta ble dietassuming th at .the latter was originally designed for mans support.A. If.
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1 Form. The normal shape is one of fine proportion through out, as a comparison between figures 1 and 2, will show at a glance. The torso, figure 2, has become far too long, almost obliterating the neck, and resting the bloated abdomen upon legs much too short, in proportion. The majority of people are born heavily encumbered. Many die when quite young, while others remain semi-invalids all their lives. The food, upon which infants are reared, greatly influences their health in afteryears. The mothers milk is the natural food, and if this is supplied, the body will develop naturally and healthfully, provided the mother is in a healthy condition. But man# mothers, unfortunately, are unable to nurse their offspring. Though this lack can never be fully supplied, substitutes may be provided, and the least injurious of these has proved to be the unboiled milk of cows and goats.* Figures 49 and 51 are photographed from nature, and illustrate the harmful in fluence of sterilized milk upon infants. Unnatural food, of course, cannot be thoroughly digested. If such food be consumed daily, the body, by degrees, becomes incapable of throwing off its effete m at ter. Normally, the bowels, kidneys, skin and lungs, are incessantly at work to eliminate the effete m atter. If, however, injurious sub stances are continually taken into the system, the tax is too great, and portions of them inevitably remain. At first, this foreign m atter is deposited near the excretory ori fices, and, for a time, the body may succeed in throwing it off by attacks of diarrhoea, "abundant discharges of urine, or profuse perspiration. But there is almost always some residue, and new deposits are added to this. Fermentation then ensues, accompanied by the formation of gases. These are carried through the body, partly escaping by way of the skin, but partly redeposited in solid form, constituting again a serious encumbrance of the body. This
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may settle in various places, and so appear, to the ignorant, as separate forms of disease. In reality, however, it is all from the one cause, and so should have substantially the same treatment. Under t\'ater Cure, this foreign m atter is redissolved, and carried off in various ways. If the stomach and bowels are once weakened by deposits, then even healthful food can no longer be properly digested. The sub stances thus insufficiently assimilated, are, in turn, deposited as poisonous accumulations. In this way, the trouble grows rapidly more serious, until nature makes at last a violent effort, which re sults in some eruption. The various skin diseases of children, are simply such crises as this, brought on by the surcharge of the body with corrupt matter. Foul m atter can also enter the body through the lungs and skin, but, as long as digestion remains unimpaired, there will usually be sufficient vitality to throw this off. Impure air, however, should be dreaded almost as much as unwholesome food. Sometimes nature construe artificial sewers for the removal of effete matter, such as open sores, hemorrhoids, fistulas, foot-sweat, etc. Though the body, as a whole, may appear in fair health, the presence of any one of these is a sure indication that the system is heavily encumbered. And, should these sewers be suddenly closed, then the foul matter, deprived of this avenue of escape, is forced to seek another place of deposit. This is usually accompanied by con siderable swelling, inflammation, and even uieeraticn. In a case that came to my notice, the patient had suffered for ten years with piles. A celebrated physician prescribed Dermatol, and the irrita tion immediately ceased. In a few days, however, the patient noticed a swelling in his throat, which continued to increase, until danger from suffocation became imminent. The foul m atter with which his body was filled, deprived of its exit by way of the bowels, had sought some avenue of escape elsewhere. Bv means of my friction baths,* however, it was redissolved and carried off in a short time.
*A new Friction Bath M an y o b je c tio n s h a v e been ra ise d a g a in t K u h n e 's F r ic tio n S ittin g B a th . I h a v e , th ere fo re , en d ea v o red to im p ro v e it in th e fo llo w in g m an n er : T h e p a tie n t .sits 011 th e rim o f a tu b, filled w ith v e r y cold w a te r, and, w ith a ro u g h cloth , g e n tly ru b s th e e n tire le n g th of h is b a c k up and dow n, b u t p rin c ip a lly do w n w ards, and a lso cro ssw ise , re d ip p in g th e ra g fre q u e n tly . T h is is con tin u ed for

ig

. 4 P

erfect

Form .

THE NORMAL FIG U R E.

83

In another instance, a lady had suffered from diarrhoea for a long time. Her body was heavily encumbered, and this, of course, was only a natural effort tow ard relief. The physician consulted, cured this tendency so effectually th at an obstinate constipation set in. The foreign matter, finding 110 longer an exit by way of the bowels, soon appeared in a large swelling upon the neck, similar to th at in figure 12. The lady had the good sense to recognize this as the direct result of the medicine given her, and this opened her eyes to the real value of drug medication. It is not always, however, th at the injurious effects follow so promptly, and so, people do not always realize the harm that has been done them bv these medical poisons. Swelling of the neck often follows the suppression of footsweats, and, in the same way, encumbrance of the head, nervousness,, mental derangement, consumption, heart trouble, etc., are frequently induced by exeretionu, that were suppressed by medicines nr salves. Eczema, driven back into the system, often terminates in this way. A cough, too, when merely stifled, instead of being radically cured, leads to more serious affections of the lungs, as the foreign m atter which is usually expectorated, finds then 1 1 0 longer an outlet.
fro m on e to fifteen m in u tes, and re p e a te d from tw o to fo u r tim es a d ay, o r eve n often or. C are m u st be ta k e n , h o w e ve r, to re s to re th e w a rm th of th e b o d y a gain , q u ick ly , e ith e r b y e xe rcise , or a d d itio n a l w ra p s o r cover. No a rtificia l h e a t sh ou ld be a p p lied a fte r th e p ro cess. O f cou rse, a p a tie n t, to o w e a k to le a v e h is bed, m ay, b y tu rn in g upon th e sid e o r abdom en, h a v e h is b a c k so tre a te d b y so m e o th e r p erso n . T h e sm a ll o f th e b a c k o p p o site th e n a v a l, se e m s to be th e m o st effectu al sp o t for tre a tm e n t, to re s to re su p p re sse d v ita lity . T h e b a c k is a lw a y s a ccessib le , and in m y opinion is fa r m ore p re fe ra b le th an to w o rk u pon th e n e rv e s of th e s e x u a l o r g a n s ; as th e la tte r com p rise b u t a sm a ll p ortio n of th o se, ru n n in g a lo n g th e b a c k . A .R .

Fig. Head, normal size. folds. Mouth, normal.

5 F r o n t - E n c u m b r a n c e .

Forehead, wrinkled Eyes, normal. Nose, normal. Cheek, in Jaw-line, far back. Neck, in front enlarged. Nape-line, normal.

ig

. 7 F

ront

ncum brance

Head, size normal. Forehead, bald, not cushioned. Eyes, dull. Nose, well shaped. Mouth, lower lip enlarged.* Chin, enlarged. Jaw-line, far behind the ear. Low er h a lf of Face, clumsy. Neck, very much enlarged in front. Nape line, normal.

F ig. 8-Front and Side Encumbrance. Head, size normal. Forehead, smooth, without cushions. Eyes, normal. Nose, nor mal. Lips, too thick. Jaw-line, missing. Face, appears thicker and longer on the rig h t than on the left. Neck, much enlarged in front; less so on the side. Nape-line, normal. ^Deposits o f foreign matter cause any affected parts o f the body to appear enlarged or swollen. A . R.

Variations in the Shape of the Body Resulting From Deposits of Foreign Matter.

Such deposits commence in the abdomen; but more distant organs soon become affected. The effete m atter works gradually tow ard the extremities of the body. On its way to the head, de posits made in the neck, become quickly noticeable. They appear at first, perhaps, as an uniform enlargement, afterwards as irregular swellings or lumps. Later 0 1 1 , the underlying organ can no longer be seen or felt. Sometimes the foreign m atter hardens, and shrinks to a small compass. To the casual observer, this may seem an im provement, but, in reality,it is the most serious phase of all. Hard streaks appear in the throat, the muscles lose their mobility, and the hue of the complexion alters, becoming ashy, brown, or intensely red. Though meaningless to the uninitiated, these are all unerring indications to a student of our method of diagnosis. The indura tions of the neck and head, form in a way similar to those of the ab domen. As a rule, they increase in the same ratio! though some times they decrease below, and form rapidly above. Under Water Cure treatment, they first begin to disappear above and increase in the abdomen. The course, over which the foreign m atter travels on its way to the head, varies according to the vitality of the different organs, and the person's habitual position during sleep.* Accord ingly, for convenience, we use the terms: A. Front, j Jb Side, 'encumbrance. C. Hack ) Side encumbrance, of course, may refer to Either the right or the left ride. It is rare, however, th at one mode of encumbrance is found entirely alone. As a rule, they are combined, and usually the
* I t is an in te r e s tin g fact th a t fo re ig n d e p o sits fo llo w th e la w o f g r a v ity . If a p e rso n sle e p s c o n tin u o u s ly 011 one side, th e o rg a n s o f th a t sid e w ill lie n o tice a b ly en la rg e d 1>y th e a c c u m u la tio n of effete m a tter. - A. K.

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37

whole body is more or less affected. With a view to obtaining a clearer insight, we will study the various kinds of encumbrances, separately. Front encumbrance concerns mainly the front portions of the body, as is illustrated in figure 5. I have added a normal figure (6) so that, by comparison, a clear idea may be gained. It will be found to the readers advantage to fix the different outlines and symptoms carefully in his mind. With front encumbrance, the neck is usually too full in front, (figure 7) and the face enlarged and clumsy. Sometimes it is only the mouth that protrudes; the foreign m atter havingsettled there alone. The facial boundary line* or jaw-line, is always a characteristic one. This is the line which sharply defines the face from the neck. In a normal person, (figure 6) il runs directly from the chin, outlin ing the jaw, up to the ear. In cases of front encumbrance, however, this natural boundary line of the face is either pushed back, or more or less obliterated. The deviation from the normal is in direct proportion to the degree of encumbrance If front encumbrance predominates, the face looks bloated, and a fatty cushion may form on the forehead.** The encumbrance of the forehead plainly indicates th at the foreign m atter has reached the region of the brain. In some cases, lumps have developed upon the neck. Though these may, in time, become reduced in size, and the emaciation of the muscles may re store the jaw-line to something-of its normal distinctness, the pres* T h e re a re o th e r su ch d efin ite lin e s o b se rv a b le in th e n orm al bo d y, n a m ely , one th a t se p a ra te s th e b a ck of th e head from th e b a ck o f th e n eck, a n d a n o th er b e tw e e n th e th ig h and abdom en . F o r b r e v ity sa k e , I c a ll th em , re s p e c tiv e ly , th e jaw -line, th e nape-line, and th e thigh-line. See figu re A. B , C . A. R. * * I n a n orm al, h e a lth y person , th e sk in can bo e a s ily ra ise d from th e foreh ea d . T h e re is n o th in g b e tw ee n it and th e bone. B u t in a case o f en cum bran ce, a la y e r of f a t seem s to be in serted , and it is a lm o st im p o ssib le to m o ve th e skin. T h e form ation o f sm a ll, raised p im p le s ofte n fo llo w s. T h e con dition of th e fo reh ea d is so m etim es th e re s u lt of b a ck en cum bran ce, w h en th e fo re ig n m a tte r h a s rise n a lo n g th e spin e, and c ro ssin g th e top of th e head, h a s se ttle d a b o u t th e u p per p o rtio n s of th e fa ce. A. R.

A . F r o x t ExguMBRAXCE. F i g u r e s 5, 7, 3 6

axd

37.

ig

. 9 F

roxt

ncum brance

Head, too large, especially the upper part, indicating prematurity. Forehead, cush ioned. Eyes, rather compressed. Nose, normal. Mouth, normal. Jaw-line, far behind the ear. N eck normal, but shows tension when the head is bent back. Nape-line, normal.

ig

io

ront and

S id e E

ncum brance

Head, somewhat enlarged above. Forehead, cushioned above. Eyes, normal. Nose, normal. Mouth, normal. Jaw-line, covered with lumps. Neck, uneven. Nape-line, normal.

ig

i i

ront

ncum brance

Figure, proportions normal. Head, irregular, m ainly on top. Forehead, cushioned. Eyes, closed (blind). Nose, normal. Mouth, normal. Jaw-line, far oehind the ar. Neck, stiff. Abdomen, much too large. Eruption on the body, caused b y vaccination.

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I'.xtr.M iiRA .M 'i:

ence of this hard, dry residuum bears testimony to the fact th at there is a most serious deposit to be dealt with. The complexion is either unnaturally pale or unduly flushed, with front encumbrance. The parts most affected show great tension, and shine conspicuously. The degree of mobility of the muscles of the neck is also significant. Sometimes the head cannot readily be thrown back, (figure 37), or, upon being bent backwards, lumps of various sizes may become noticeable on the neck. Sometimes the deposits are evenly dis tributed over the face, or one side may become longer and thicker than the other, or. again, only a single part may be affected. The consequent forms of disease depend wholly on the kind of encumbrance. In front encumbrance, the whole front of the body even down to the legs, is affected, and the most varied organs suf fer in consequence. It often leads to such acute forms of disease (or rather, sanitary crises) as measles, scarlet fever, diphtheria, inflam mation of the lungs, etc. In the forms of disease which affect child ren, eruptions are always more noticeable on the front portions of the body.* Certain chronic ailments, especially those of the neck and face, may follow front encumbrance. It is universally conceded th a t con tinued redness and eruption of the face, indicate a diseased condition. These symptoms usually api>ear at first 0 11 the chin, and the lower teeth begin to decay. I11 figures f> and 7, the lower teeth have evi dently been gone for some time. Nervous forms of disease, and affections of the eyes, result from this kind of encumbrance. This, too, is the cause of loss of hair, especially 0 11 the front portions of the head. There is never any affection of the mind(that is, of the brain)if the encumbrance is entirely frontal. If the foreign m atter is deposited in the cheeks or forehead, the patient will be very sensitive to change of temperature, and suffer from headaches, eruptions, and perhaps erysipelas, in the affected parts, but the vital organs will remain intact for a long time. The growth of the encumbrance is often so gradual, that its presence is not suspected until it culmin ates in some internal disorder. And so, it becomes more and more
* A ll e n cu m b ran ce is a fo rru n n e r o f aeuti> d isease. T h e re can be 110 d ise a se w ith o u t p re v io u s la te n t d e p o sits o f po iso n o u s m a tte r . A. E.

ig

. 12 F

ront

and

S id

ncum brance

Head, almost normal. Forehead, normal. Eyes, normal. Nose, normal. Mouth, normal. Jaw-line, normal. Neck, much enlarged and fixed. The encumbrance has ad vanced no further than the neck, producing goitre; the head has almost remained free.

ig

. 13 F

ront

an d

ii> f.

ncum brance

( D a u g h t e r o f th e l a d y in F ig . 1 2 .)

Head, a trifle too large. Forehead, somewhat cushioned. Eyes, compressed. Nose* normal. Mouth, a little open. Jaw-line, normal. Neck, enlarged, with goitre. On an aver age, her encumbrance is the same as her mothers, but part o f the matter has advanced further into the head.

ig

4 N

orm al

ig u r e

ig

$ S i d e E

ncum brance

Head, size normal. mal. Jaw-line, normal.

Forehead, normal. Eyes, normal. Nose, normal. Neck, stiff, th ick cords running up on either side.

Mouth, nor

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. 16 E

n c u m b r a n c e o f t iie

i g h t -s i d e

H ead, normal, bent to the left. Forehead, normal. Eyes, normal. Nose, normal. Mouth, normal. Face, right-side too long. Jaw-line, on the right is missing. Neck, stiff, greatly enlarged on the right.

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certain th at the only cure for any form of disease is, removal o f its primary cause, -which invariably proves to be poisonous deposits. (See page 78, also figures !). 11, 12, and 14.) But front encum brance is comparatively easy of treatment, and its consequences are rarely of a fatal nature. This accounts for a fact which is always a m atter of surprise to peoplethat some patients recover so much mon' rajndly than others. By means of the W ater Cure Treatment, this ]those o f encumbrance is often mastered in a few weeks. A man suffering from sycosis (barbers itch) came to me for treatment. Knowing it to be only the result of front encumbrance, Lwas enabled to relieve him in a very short time. Of course, organs th at have become totally destroyed, such as lost teeth,* cannot be restored; but. even after years of baldness and disease, the hair often grows again, and fresh natural skin is formed.
* T h e re a re e a ses, h o w e v e r, w h e r e e v e n th e te e th h a v e been ren ew ed . T h is, in m y estim a tio n , p o in ts to th e p o s s ib ility o f re a ch in g th e sa m e d e s ira b le r e s u lt in e v e r y case, if o n ly o n ce th e n e c e s s a r y c o n d itio n s cou ld be d is c o v e re d . It. G. L a m ent. I co n sid er th e co n d ition n e c e ssa ry , to b e m e re ly a su fficien t d e g re e of v ita l force If, b y re tu rn to a n a tu ra l m ode o f liv in g , and th e re m o v a l o f e n cu m b erin g m a tter, th e v ita lit y , t h a t h a s so lo n g been o b stru c te d o r lain d o rm an t, co u ld b e re sto red to its fu ll a c tiv ity , I b e lie v e th a t n a tu re w o u ld su p p ly th e lo ss of te e th , a s sh e d o es th a t o f th e h a ir and th e s k in . A . U.

B. S E < ; . F S, I.", etc. Side encumbrance shows a distinct enlargement of the neck on the side affected. Often, all the parts on that side are broader, so that the whole body appears unsymmetrical, sis in figure 17. The same thing is seen in figure 1 (5, where the entire right side of the face is larger and broader than the left. This is noticeable in the legs as well, and, consequently, the line of the head is not in the centre of the body. The affected leg is not sharply defined from the body, and a considerable enlargement is found on the thigh-line. By degrees, the head will grow perceptibly one-sided, and lumps will probably form on both it and the neck. The encumbered side is indicated by
id e x t m iu a x ce iu i k e s

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. 17 E

ncum brance of th e

e f t -s i d e

Figure, one-sided, left side broader Ilian the right one. Head, size normal, does not occupy the centre line. Forehead, normal. Eyes, normal. Nose, normal. Mouth, nor mal. Jaw-line, normal. Neck, greatly enlarged on tne left. Shoulders, the left one broader than the other one. Body, left h a lf broader than the right. Thig-hline, obliterated, with a great lump on the left side. Legs, the left thicker than the right.* 1--------------------------------This enlargement is caused by deposits o f foreign matter. T h e greater circumference is here no sign o f strength, but of weakness and disease. T h e Translator.

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S S

id e

and

ront

ncum brance

Head, a little too large. Forehead, cushioned. Eyes, compressed. Nose, normal. Mouth, distorted. Jaw-line, missing. Chin, thickened. Neck, has almost disappeared; a heavy cord with warts * on the right side. Warts usually indicate a considerable degree of encum brance. T he Translator.

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. 19 F

ront and

id e

ncum brance

Mead, too large. Forehead, cushioned. Eyes, compressed. Nose, a little too large. Mouth, open. Jaw-line, normal. Neck, too thick, like a goitre, with lumps.

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tlie tension in the muscles, produced by turning, the head from one side to the other. Not infrequently, vertical cords or strings ap pear in the neck, indicating the course of the foreign m atter. The < < )iisr<juci)c(s o f Kith encumbrance are more ,serious and more diffi cult to cope with then those following frontal encumbrance. Not only loss o f the teeth, hut o f the hearing also, is likely to ensue, es pecially if front and side encumbrance be combined. In such cases, a, swollen cord is noticeable, running up the neck tow ard the ear. The eyes, also, become affected, probably with cataract. This appears first, of course, on the encumbered side. A person may suffer from a one-sided sick headache for years, without any apparent aggravation, until, at last, the encumbrance increases to such an extent, that some other place of deposit becomes necessary. A lady whom I knew, suffered for fifteen years with sick head ache. No relief could be obtained from the drugs administered by her family physician, lie assured her that her trouble would lessen in course of time; and so it did, but at the expense of her eyesight. This, however, was regarded as a misfortune, brought 0 1 1 by some entirely separate cause, and 110 oneleast of all the physiciandivined that they originated in the same thing. Figures 15 and 11). Left-sided encumbrance usually paralyzes the activity o f the skin, thus proving more dangerous than that of the right side, in which the body perspires profusely. Foot-sweat frequently accompanies right-sided encumbrance, and the internal fever is less. Perspiration of course, retards the progress of encumbrance, and so should never be suddenly checked, as serious disturbance in the system may follow. Encumbrance o f the hack is by far the most serious possible. It may run through all degrees of enlargement even to the hump-back. If the foreign m atter ascends to the head, the back of the neck will become enlarged, and the nape-linethat is, the line of demarcation between the neck and the back of the headwill be obliterated. The space there will, by degrees, become entirelv filled with matter. The head, too, will grow wider on top, and the forehead will develop a
C. H a c k E x c u m i s k a x c e . F i c u r e 2 0 .

ig

. 20 B a

ck

ncum brance

Head, rather large. Forehead, cushioned. Eyes, dull and compressed. Nose, too thick in front. Mouth, open. Jaw-line, missing. Nape-line, missing; the back o f the neck is quite filled in with foreign matter, so that the back o f the head and th e b a c k o f th e n eck almost form a straight line. Neck, cannot be turned. Back, round-shouldered.

ig

. 21 B a c k E

ncum brance

Ilea d , too large, bent forwards. Forehead, cushioned. Eyes, rather protruding. Nose, norm al. C hin and mouth, too thick. Jaw-line, absent. Nape-line, missing. Back, round-shouldered.

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51

sort of cushion. The face may he attacked alsothe encumbrance progressing downwards from the forehead. Back encumbrance is usually accompanied by pilem and, as the hips are afflicted as well, the gait becomes staggering .* Acute symptoms are always of a serious nature with back encum brance, and the patients only hope is in profuse perspiration, and immediate and energetic use of the eliminating baths.** Dis turbances o f the system, such as are accompanied by a high degree o f fever, usually attack children, while those forms o f disease from which adults suffer, though quite as painful, are generally aceomjjanied by a, low temperature. As soon as back encum brance reaches the region of the head, nervousness, inatten tion, loss o f memory, lack o f energy, and even insanity may follow, lie never had a case o f insanity without more or less encumbrance o f the back. And herein lies the value o f m y facial diagnosis. B y this means, the danger o f mental derangement can be recognized long beforehand, and, with proper treatment, can be entirely a verted. People, afflicted with this kind of encumbrance, are usually very active, almost restless, in the early stages. Children, so affected are precocious, but become inattentive and absent-minded as they grow older, and never fulfill the promise of their childhood. As they seem to have no organic trouble, however, physicians fail to discover the cause of their mental debility. Adults, too, suffering in this way. are often ridiculed as hypochondriacs, and considered as specimens o f health on account o f their bloated body and flushed complexion. Back encumbrance, also causes a premature awakening o f the sexual desires, and leads, in both sexes, to masturbation and early im potence. Persons so afflicted, are invariably incapable o f procrea tion. A woman affected in this way, is liable to have miscarriages
* I co n sid er th is s ta g g e r in g g a it as m ore p ro b a b ly th e re s u lt of en cu m b ran ce of th e sp in a l cord. A. K. * * In case of b a c k en cum bran ce, th e sy s te m is u s u a lly so h e a v ily ch a rg e d w ith m orbid m a tte r, t lia t h o t v a p o r b a th s w o u ld a c t too p o w e rfu lly , and th e p a tie n t w o uld p ro b a b ly becom e d isco u ra g ed b y th e su b se q u e n t w e a k n e ss. So I proceed m ore upon th e lin e of K n e ip p s m eth od. I u se le ss d ir e c t m ea su res, p re fe r a b ly cold a b lu tio n s d o u c h e s and sh o w ers a s w e ll as cold sitz-b a th s, p acks, com p resses, and m y ow n sp in a l frictio n b a th s. (See n ote p a ge 31 .) A . K.

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or premature births. Propagation is possible, however, if the woman only is afflicted, or, if both man and woman, but only in a slight degree. Still, the offspring o f such a union are ahrays weak and lacking in vitality, and the mother is unable to nurse them." If the signs of back encumbrance become noticeable throughout an entire nation, it is an unfailing indication of that nation's ap proaching downfall. The busts of the Homans and Persians, exe cuted in the decline of those empires, give interesting and im portant evidence of the truth of this statement. Consequently, through Facial Diagnosis we are, to-day, enabled to trace the true causes o f the degeneration o f these highly culturedjteople, and read a warn ing for our own good as well. Persons afflicted with back encumbrance are unfitted for any position demanding diplomacy, and quickly succumb in any mental strife. The person in figure G, even though he were lacking in edu cational advantages, is really superior in ability to those shown in figures 20 and 21. Back encumbrance is more common among what are called the better classes." than with the poorer. ** Every one recognizing that he is a sufferer from back encumbrance, should immediately begili the work of freeing himself from it. One of the w orst features of this affliction is, the loss o f energy th at ensues. The longer a per son has suffered with it, the less able he is to throw off its yoke. As long as the foreign substances are soft, their elimination is comparatively easy; but if they are allowed to become hardened, their removal requires both time and labor.
* M an y m o th ers, w h o h a v e n u rsed th e ir first c h ild re n , find th e m s e lv e s u n ab le to do so w ith th o s e b o rn la te r, a s th e ir e n cu m b ran ce h a s in cre a se d w ith e v e r y y e a r. T h is , o f co u rse , is e n tire ly u n n e ce ssa ry . I n te llig e n t tre a tm e n t, and p ro p e r d ie t, w ill m a k e a n y on e fre e from en cu m b ran ce th ro u g h o u t a lo n g life. A. K. * * T h is n e c e s s a r ily le a d s to th e o b lite ra tio n o f c la s s lin es. T h e b e tte r c la s s e s , m o re fr e q u e n tly tr a n s g re s s in g th e la w s of h e a lth in re g a rd to d ie t, e tc ., w ill in th e end sin k b e lo w th e a v e ra g e le v e l. T h e p o o re r c la s s e s , m e a n w h ile , n e c e ss a r ily m ore a b ste m io u s, w ill, b y d e gree s, ta k e th e ir p la ce s. S o ciety , fro m th is p o in t of v iew , re se m b le s a s u r g in g sea. A. E.

ig

. 22 B a

ck

an d

S id e E

ncum brance

B ack o f head, too large. Forehead, too broad and cushioned. Eyes, normal. Nose normal. Mouth, normal. Jaw-line, normal. N eck, too thick, a heavy vertical cord on its righ t side. Nape-line, wanting.

ig

. 23 B

ack

ncum brance

( R e p r e s e n t s t h e p e r s o n in fig . 2 2 , w h e n y o u n g . )

H ead, almost normal. norm al, Jaw-line, normal.

P'orehead, normal. Neck, rather thick.

Eyes, normal. Nose, normal. Nape-line, already missing.

Mouth,

ig

. 24 B

ack

ncum brance

(Bust of a Persian.) Head, its size normal, but its back part, too large. Forehead, normal. Mouth, normal. Jaw-line, normal; but Nape-line, missing.

Eyes, normal.

ig

. 25 B

ack

and

S id e E

ncum brance

(Ancient Roman Bust.) Head, too large, especially its rear part. Forehead, somewhat cushioned, mal. Nose, normal. Mouth, normal. Jaw-line,norm al. Neck, too thick, absent.

Eyes, norNape-line,

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n iv e r s a l

E n c u m b r a n c e , M a in l y o f th e l e f t sid e .

Head, too large, held to the side. Forehead, too high and cushioned. Eyes, restless, Mouth, open. Nose, almost normal. Neck, too thick, especially on the left side. Jaw line, missing.

F ig . 27 U n i v e r s a l E n c u m b r a n c e .

R e a r V ie w o f F ig . 26.

T h e square shape of the head, and the surprising width ot the neck, are here quite con spicuous.

EN C U M B R A N CE .

59 F i g u r e s 8, 18, 1 9 a n d 26.

Front and side encumbrance are frequently found together, (figures 8 , 10, 18 and 19). Side encumbrance may be connected, too, with encumbrance of the back, (figures 2 2 and 2 5 ) , and even front and back encumbrance may be present in the same individual. Of course, those suffering from universal encumbrance are in the most serious condition of all. They are nervous, restless, discon tented, and predisposed to acute ailments. They are apt to die sud denly, though, on account of their appearance of stoutness, (owing to the presence of so much foreign m atter) they are usually thought to be in excellent health. In treating a person suffering in this way, the chances o f recovery depend a good deal upon the age and gen eral vitality. The rapidity o f cure depends on the same conditions I* The bloated condition of the body renders treatment more effectual. When the tissues begin to shrink and harden, recovery becomes more doubtful.
U V om en re c o v e r m u ch m ore q u ic k ly th an m en. T h is is p ro b a b ly du e to th e fact, th a t th e n e rv o u s sy s te m s of th e la tte r a re fre q u e n tly o v e rta x e d b y e x c e sses of v a rio u s kin ds. A. R.

I). M

ix e d

a n d U n iv e rs a l E n cum b rance.

F i g . 28 U n i v e r s a l E n c u m b r a n c e .

H ead, too large. F'orehead, cushioned. Eyes, normal. Nose, too thin. Mouth, a little open. Jaw -line, absent. Neck, enlarged all around and and immovable. Nape-line, obliterated.

ig

. 29 U

n iv e r s a l

ncum brance

Head, too large. Forehead, shiny. Eyes, compressed. Nose, rather heavy. Mouth, a trifle open. Face, square. Jaw-line, missing. Neck, too thick, immovable. Nape-line, missing-

F i g . 30 U n i v e r s a l E n c u m b r a n c e .

Head, too large. Forehead, pretty normal. Eyes, restless. little open. F a c e , deformed, broader below. Ja.v-line, missing.

Nose, normal. Mouth, a Neck, too thick.

R ear view of F ig. 30. movable.

F i g . 31 U n i v e r s a l E n c u m b r a n c e . Considerable swelling behind the ear.

N eck enlarged and im

ig

. 32 U

n iv e r s a l

ncum brance

Head, its form abnormal, much too wide above. Mouth, normal. Face, pale. Neck, stiff and too large,

Eyes, compressed.

Nose, normal.

F ig . 33 U n iv e r s a l E n c u m b r a n c e .

Head, too large, too wide above, too narrow below. Eyes, compressed. Mouth, normal. Face, distorted and pale. Neck, too thick and immovable.

Nose, normal.

ig

. 34 U

n iv e r s a l

ncum brance

Shoulders, sloping to a high degree. Head, angular. Back of head, too high. Fore head, normal. Eyes, normal. Nose, normal. Mouth, normal. Neck, too thick. Jawline, normal. Nape-line, absent.

D isease o f Internal O rg a n s . The truths upon which Facial Diagnosis is founded, vender the immense catalogue o f current diseases entirely valueless. Its methods, however, are pcrfectl v capable of determining accurately any particular organic affection. No m atter w hat part is affected, the organs o f digestion are always co-sufferers. All disorders begin with them, and, to the degree th at impurities are deposited within their tissues, their working capacity decreases. A normally healthy person is quite unconscious of the process of digestion going on within him. Almost every one, however, is subject to minor dis comforts iii this respect, but little heed is given to them unless they increase to actual pain. When the foreign deposits begin to dry and become hardened, inflammation ensues, resulting in one of the two extremes, diarrhoea or constipation. Both are caused by undue in ternal heat. Constipation is caused by the drying of the mucous lining of the intestines, so th at the faecal m atter refuses to proceed, and becomes hard and dry. Diarrhea sets in, when the body is still able to re move the effete matter. The food, however, being expelled before the digestive organs have abstracted all the nutriment contained in it, the body is but partially nourished. In both cases, the food is not properly assimilated, and the body becomes surcharged with effete matter. Poverty o f blood and consumption are the consequences. This latter is revealed by increasing weakness and emaciation, not withstanding the so-called strengthening diet prescribed by physi cians. This clearly proves th at a particular kind of food is not nearly so essential, as proper digestion of whatever is taken.* Whereever the encumbrance lias settled, the internal organs nearest that spot, are sure to be affected. In the case of front encumbrance, the digestive organs are apt to suffer, hut cure is not difficult.
* I do n ot a g re e w ith th is v ie w . T h e p ro p er kin d of food is th e first th in g essen tia l to n orm al d ig estio n ; b u t th e stre n g th e n in g food and stim u la n ts of th e m ed ica l people a re q u ite w ron g. S ee N a tu re v e r s u s D ru g s b y A u g. F. R ein h o ld , M. A.

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D18EA.SE O F IX TEKX A L OKOAXS.

W i t h b a c k e n c u m b r a n c e , h o w e v e r , hemorrhoids a r e a p t t o f o llo w , a n d a ll t h e s y m p t o m s a r e o f a m o r e o r less s e r i o u s n a t u r e .

The liver being part of the digestive apparatus, and situated on the right side, naturally sympathizes when that side is encumbered. The complexion becomes yellowish, owing to the inability of the liver to secrete the bile from the blood. All encumbrance o f the right side is followed by profuse perspiration, with sometimes offensive foot-swents. But these are only nature's methods of relieving the body, and should never be checked, but rendered no longer necessary by removing the aggravating cause. As soon as this is done, these unpleasant symptoms disappear and no dangerous results need be feared. Their suppression by drugs or external applications, however, is sure to be followed by evil consequences, as the foul matter, for merly carried off, must then find some other avenue of escapepossi bly some vital organ. The kidneys , too, are connected with the organs of digestion, and, as such, are apt to be the seat of poisonous deposits. Their condition is most easily ascertained by examining the urine which they secrete, (see page 23.) In back or left-sided encumbrance, the kidneys are often seriously involved ; particularly in the latter case, as then the pores do not perform their usual function. The forma tion of soft, watery bags under the lower eye-lid, is almost always an indication of kidney trouble. Encumbrance of the digestive apparatus involves the sexual or gans as well, especially with women. This is not so a t the begin ning, however. Nature seems to endeavor to protect the organs of reproduction as long as possible. Disease of the sexual organs may originate in two ways with women. Either the procreative organs become greatly charged with m atter, or the uterus itself is displaced by an extensive encum brance of the intestines. This latter condition, however, follows back-encumbrance only, which also is the cause o f Imrrenness, diffi cult parturition, and poverty in the secretions<of the breast. If the encumbrance be unequally distributed, and especially if it affect the left side (which precludes relief by means of perspiration), rheumatism is apt to ensue. This develops only when the body is charged to the very extremities with foreign m atter. It is usually

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67

It is usually brought on by a considerable fall in the temperature. The sudden contraction of the blood vessels, consequent upon the cold, causes the foreign matter to accumulate at the joints. Hence the pain is never felt directly in the joint, but just about it. A full vapor bath * will open the pores, carrying part of the deposit away through them, and probably dissolving the rest. Otherwise it hardens gradually, and becomes gout, which is really only rheumatism treated by dry heat and other ineffectual means. The presence of left-sided encumbrance makes the prediction of rheumatism and gout reasonably sure. This is especially so, if aggravated by back-encumbrance as well; for then the kidneys, which act as the depurating organs of the liquid effluvia, will become af fected, and fail to purge the system of these additional impurities. The heart also suffers, when the left side is encumbered, especially when this is coupled with frontal encumbrance. Affections of the lungs are followed by the most direful conse quences. The chief fault, of medical diagnosis, by means of auscultation, etc., lies in the fact that, by such means, disease is not detected until quite fully developed. Whereas, Facial Diagnosis, by observing the charac ter of the encumbrance, is enabled to note a tendency to, or possibility of consumption long before-hand, and so, to avert it. Lung troubles, when properly treated, by the Water Cure and other natural methods, are as curable as any other forms of disease. They originate only in an advanced stage of encumbrance. Impure air, too, affects the lungs injuriously.
* One o f th e greatest e v ils o f th e R u ssian and T u rk is h B aths consists in th e circu m sta n ce th a t th e b a th e rs h e a d is in th e h o tter and his feet in th e co o ler space. T h is is ju s t the reverse o f w h a t sh o u ld be th e case. T h e h o t a ir ascends, as y o u kn ow , h e a tin g th e h e a d and fillin g th e lu n gs. T h o u g h th e sk in is co o led b y sh ow er and p lu n g e b ath s afterw ards, the lu n g s co n tin u e sen sitive and re la xe d from th e lo n g in h a la tio n o f su p erh eated air, and th is a ir is h e a v y w ith im p u rities as w e ll the rep u lsive e x h a la tio n s a n d effluvia from o th er bath ers. Persons w h o frequ en t these bath s, are often su fferin g from e v e ry v a rie ty o f in fe ctio u s disease, su ch o f th e sk in , lu n g s, and se x u a l organs, and y e t, no p ro vision is m ade in th ese establish m en ts to g u a rd oth ers a gain st con tagion . A stro n g h e a lth y p erson, w h o ta kes su ch bath s, m a y feel no im m ed iate harm ; on th e con trary, th e effect o f h a v in g th e pores o f o n e s sk in open ed, and o f th e m assage treatm ent, m ay ap p ear to h im ben eficial ; bu t th e d etrim en tal in flu en ce becom es evid en t a t on ce upon a d e b ilita ted system . P h y sic ia n s w h o h a v e been in th e habit o f reco m m en d in g such b a th s to th eir p a tien ts as a last resource, w ill do w e ll to con sid er th is m atter c a re fu lly . A . R .

ig .

35 B a c k E n cu m b ran ce.

H ead, normal. Neck, normal in front, a little too large behind. Back, with a most un common deposit of matter; it is ow ing to the formation of this lump, that the head has re mained comparatively free from encumbrance.

ig

. 36 F

ront

an d

id e

n cu m b

r a k c e

(Scrofulous child.) Head, too large. Forehead, cushioned. Eyes, compressed. Nose, too thick. open. Face, square. Jaw-line, absent. Neck, too short and too thick. Mouth

ig

. 37 F

ront an d

id e

ncum brance

(Scrofulous child.) Head, too large. Forehead, cushioned. Eyes, almost normal. Nose, t o o large. Mouth, open. Face, almost square. Jaw-line, missing. Neck, too short and too thick.

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DISEASE O F IN TERN A L ORGANS.

Frvcr is the natural endeavor o f the body to rid itself o f foreign matter.* As long as this is not understood by the medical school, they will continue to stifle and suppress it, and so to induce the derelopeuient o f consumption and other fatal conditions. As a rule, the foreign m atter reaches the lungs from above, and only after the head and shoulders have become fully charged. In some instances, however, the head remains free, and the foul deposit enters the lungs directly from the shoulders and neck. Thus, coining from above, the trouble effects the apexes of the lungs first. Usually, per sons in whom consumption afterwards develops, were full and well nourished when young. Even then, however, a considerable pres sure upwards could have been noticed,** and lumps were beginning to form in the abdomen. The face, too, was flushed and shiny, and became more angular with age. (Figures 37, 0 8 and 39). Later 0 1 1 , the mouth was kept open, especially during sleep. This ten dency is hardly noticeable a t first, but, as it increases, catarrh of the nose and throat becomes chronic. The nose may even become black inside, which, however, would indicate an advanced stage of encumbrance. When the body begins to sink and grow emaciated, it is first noticeable in the nose, which becomes conspicuously thin ner. The apparent lengthening of the neck and shrinking of the shoulders, is due to the fact th at the head is less affected, and the m atter has settled principally in the shoulders.*** A person predisposed to lung trouble, is usually somewhat bloated in appearance, showing pressure tow ard the head.** All children with large heads (figures 37, 38, 49 and 51) are more or less scrof
* I f th e d e p o sits of fo re ig n m a tte r in th e sy s te m a re th e r e s u lt o f im p ro p e r food o n ly, th e y w o u ld th en p ro b a b ly c o n sis t of h a lf d ig e ste d and u n a ssim ila te d m a te ria l, w h ich fo rm s e x c e lle n t food for m icro b es. T h e s e m in u te o rg a n is m s d ecom p o se th is m a tter, and th is g iv e s ris e to w h a t is te rm ed fe v e r . T h e d e p o sits a re tran sfo rm e d b y th is p ro ce ss so, th a t th e blo od is a b le to a b so rb and c a rr y th em to th e d e p u ra tin g o rg a n s. M icro b es, in th is lig h t, a re seen to be fa r fro m in ju rio u s. I t is th e im p u ri tie s w h ich th e y d e v o u r, w h ich a re th e re a l c a u se of th e d iso rd er. Q u inin e, and o th e r d ru g s, g iv e n to k ill m icro b es, k ill th e liv in g tis s u e s o f o u r b o d ie s a t th e sa m e tim e ; and r e a lly sh o rte n o u r liv e s ,w h ile th e y do n o t b en efit u s e v e n for th e m o m e n t. A . B . ** T h is is in d icated b y th e d isap p e a ra n ce o f th e n ape-and ja w -lin e s . A. E . *** I w o u ld r a th e r s a y th a t p a r t of th e lu n g s b e in g e x p e c to ra te d , th e u p p er p o rtio n of th e c h e st c o lla p se s, d r a w in g th e sh o u ld e rs and c o lla r bon es dow n . B u t, a s th e h ead is re ta in ed in its p o sitio n b y th e sp in a l colum n , th e n eck m u s t n e c e ss a r ily be le n g th e n e d o u t. A .B .

DISEASE OF IN TERN A L ORGANS.

71

ulous, and have probably inherited, from encumbered parents, the seeds of tuberculosis. The fight against the disease should com mence immediately upon these first indications of trouble. As a rule, such children are liable to frequent coughs and colds, as the body thus endeavors to throw off the foul m atter with which it is charged. Whatever is expectorated, or escapes from the nose, dur ing such salutary crises, is only corrupt matter, of which the system is well rid. With frontal encumbrance, this natural effort is often entirely successful. Persons so affected, frequently attain an ad vanced age. But, with encumbrance of the back, the vitality soon becomes too low to endure such crises, and succumbs to the surfeit of accumulation. Often the system tries to cleanse itself by means of ulcers and carbuncles, which carry off large quantities of foul m atter from the body. But, in this case also, if the vitality has become too low, the effort proves too severe, and the foul matter, unable to escape, falls back upon the lungs, and lumps or tubercles are formed. These are really only internal ulcers, causing 1 10 pain, but producing, after a time, a general feeling of debility. Even this, however, often fails to warn the patient of the very serious condi tion indicated by it. Very much the same explanation is applicable to lumps and excrescences of all kinds, such as piles, malignant growths, etc. Plague sores, too, are 1 1 0 exception. They are merely the result of nature's effort to cleanse the body. The fatality a t tending this endeavor, simply indicates the low vitality prevalent. Leprosy, too, th at most dreaded form of disease, is quite similar in origin. Lumps form near the surface of the body, usually when the skin has relinquished all effort to secrete the sweat. The forma tion of any lumps indicates serious disorder, as well as a vitality too low to throw this off by natural means. These symptoms follow heavy encumbrance of the back, and are rarely noticed with frontal affection. If the patient's vitality can be raised to such a degree as to enable the system to cleanse it self by means of ulcers, etc., cure is quite possible. These two forms of disease, leprosy and consumption, have many points in common. Both appear in tropical countries, and arise from much the same character of encumbrance, though we have 110 lack of con-

ig

. 3S F

ront

an d

id e

ncum brance

(lungs affected.) Head, its size almost normal, too broad below. Forehead, normal." Eyes, normal. Nose, swollen, chronically sore inside. Mouth, open. Face, square. Jaw line, missing. Neck, covered with lumps; fixed.

ig

. 39 U

n iv e r s a l

ncum brance

(lungs affected.) H ead, its size normal. Forehead, normal. Eyes, somewhat compressed, dull. trifle too thick. uMouth, open. Face, square and bloated. Jaw-line, disappeared.

Nose,

ig

. 40 U

n iv e r s a l

ncum brance

(lungs affected.) Head, its size normal. Forehead, cushioned. Eyes, dull. Nose, too thick. open. Jaw-line, missing. Neck, stiff and too long. Chest, fallen in.

Mouth,

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DISEASE OF IN TERN A L OKIiAXS.

sumptive cases in our temperate climate. Both also are the result o f medically suppressed or mismanaged fever, or perhaps syphilis. If syphilis, treated in the usual way with mercury, has preceded the appearance of leprosy, the cure of this latter condition is almost im possible. Leprosy, like any other sickness, is accompanied by fever. The inability o f the medical schools, to cope with this form o f disorder, lies in the fact that they are utterly ignorant o f its nature. In this case, they cannot effect even a sham-cure by suppressing the disturbance, and driving it to another part of the body, because the whole system is already overcharged with foul deposit. Despite the isola tion of every case, this form of disease continues to develop, and physicians are still at a loss to account for its appearance. Bacilli of course, are named as the cause, but, in reality, so-^dled medical science is wholly ignorant o f its nature and origin. By Facial Diagnosis, however, even a tendency tow ard this or any form of disease, is easily detected, and the patient is warned of the consequence of thoughtless delay and fatal indifference. There is no doubt that leprosy, even after it is sufficiently developed to lie recognized by a medical man, can lie cured, if Water Cure methods are used in time. It originates, like all other forms of disease, in impure blood, and is curable by natural methods of purification, if treated before the loss of too much vital power.

Facial Diagnosis in Practice.

I have described to the reader the various .symptoms by which the different forms of disease may be recognized. I shall now en deavor to place him in a position to acquire sufficient skill in the practice of Facial Diagnosis to be of benefit in his daily life. Prac tice makes perfect, and skill in diagnosis increases with its use. This can be done, however, w ithout making oneself an obnoxious member of society, or persisting in one's observations to the annoy ance of others, as well as to the detriment to the cause of the new science. I will here give a guide to this practicethe result of a number of examinations, with illustrations of the same. It is to be regretted, however, that such indications, as the hue of the complexion, and manner of turning the head, etc., are impossible of reproduction. Often, of the encumbrance, too, only a portion can be shown. I. A girl, as represented in figure 11, comes to us for examina tion. First, we notice her carriage and complexion. The former is not good, the head being inclined too far forward. The latter is too pale, to indicate health. The presence of foreign m atter about the eyes, is easily recognized from their partly closed condition. This may eventually result in blindness. The whole head, too. is evi dently very much encumbered. This is frontal in character, as the jaw-line is found to be much back of the ear. There is also encumbrance of the back, but to a less degree. By turning the head upwards, the nape-line is found to be almost normal. But, at the same time, considerable swelling and tension of the neck becomes apparent, and, on turning the head from side to side, trifling encumbrance of both sides becomes noticeable. This latter, however,

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is slight, compared with the frontal affection indicated by the abdominal and the serious eye affection. But, as all front encum brance is comparatively easy of treatment, even such symptoms need not be considered as alarming-. Of course, all local treatment o f the ores would he useless. The only mode of cure would consist in removing the foul deposits from the abdomen. In this way, the eyes will soon be restored to their normal condition.* The sore on the arm Is due to the fact that the blood lmd been entirely vitiated by vaccination and inoculation with tuberculins. Even a few weeks of natural treatment, in this case resulted in restored vision, and greatly reduced encumbrance in every direction. II. At first glance, the appearance of the boy in figure 6 S would indicate a fair degree of health. Ilis complexion, although hardly of the normal, youthful color, is not bad, and his carriage is fine. But, on comparing him w itha perfectly healthy child, his head is at once seen to be too large. This indicates some back encumbrance. The facial boundary line or (the jaw-line) is good, but there are lumps on the left-side of the neck, which become more obvious as the head is turned to the side. If the head is bent backwards, we find also a,great tension and swelling of the muscles in front. Hence the encumbrance is seen to be frontal and left-sided. The high temperature, and pressure of foreign m atter tow ard the upper part of the body, indicate a far more considerable encumbrance of the body than at first appeared. This has settled partly in the forehead and partly in the neck,where it has formed into lumps. Similar swellings are to be found on the left side of the abdomen. Palpitation of the heart is another un mistakable symptom, as well as imperfect action of the pores, which always follows left-sided encumbrance. Digestion is, of course, impaired, and, should the m atter rise still higher on the left side, headache, ear-ache, and loss of hair would result. In course of time, rheumatism may develop, and lumps appear upon the top of
* S p e c ia lists fo r th e ej es, m a in ly r e s tr ic t th e ir efforts to th a t o rga n , and co n se q u e n tly , in s te a d ot p ro d u c in g a c u re , m ake th e p a tie n t w o rs e . A. E .

l- A t'IA L DIAG NOSIS IN P R A C T IC E .

the head. As the encumbrance has settled in theSeck, the chest is also in danger, and a dry cough would indicate certain affection of the lungs. The treatm ent for this case would consist in alleviating baths and a suitable diet. This would prevent the progress of the accumulations, and reduce the internal temperature. The patient being young, aiiclsuffering from little encumbrance uf the back, there is no reason whatever,why persistence in these methods should not effect a perfect cure. Though, of course, as the deposit has already manifested itself in lumps, some time would be necessary for this. III. In figure 7, the man's carriage is quite good. Though his complexion is of a slightly grayish tint tow ard +he lower part of the face; it is otherwise almost normal. The face is somewhat awkward in shape. A glance at the side of the head and neck, shows us that this is another case of frontal encumbrance, for the jaw-line is almost entirely obliterated. On bending the head backwards, the neck appears swollen quite to the chin. Turning the head from side to side, however, no tension is observed, hence we infer th a t there is 110 side-encumbrance. The nape-line is good, so the back is evi dently not affected. Loss of teeth and hair, and, possibly, some trouble with the eyes may be expected. But, as the trouble is en tirely frontal, proper treatm ent in time will avert all this, and the patient may be assured a. long and healthful life. IV. I 11 figure 16, the patient meets us with head inclined to the left, which at once shows her trouble to be of the right side. In fact, while the left side of the face is almost normal, the whole right side is unusually large and shiny. Turning the head, proves beyond doubt th a t this side is seriously affected. Foreign deposits in the right groin will probably result from this, as well as head, ear, and tooth-aclie. But as perspiration is still normal, many serious con sequences from colds, etc., are averted. As all the organs of the right side sympathize more or less, any acute disease would become evident there, first. Proper treatm ent would, however, overcome dangerous tendencies, and avert possible troubles. V. figure 17, we find the man's left shoulder a little higher than the right. The head is a little to one side, and in fact, the whole body is somewhat off centre. The left side is broader and stouter than

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D IA G N O SIS

IX

P R A C T IC E

the rig h t; a fact which even the tailor's art fails to conceal from the practiced eye of one accustomed to Facial Diagnosis. The pale com plexion and despondent mien are also unmistakable symptoms. The right side, however, is found to be perfectly free of encumbrance, the front slightly affected, and the back considerably so. Of course, the abdomen is involved, and quite sizable lumps are found 0 11 the left side, which render many diseased conditions poijible. Heart trouble, too, is likely, and a tendency to rheumatism, and perhaps apoplexy. These, of course, would chiefly attack the left side. In such cases, perhaps, a total cure would not be possible, but great amelioration and relief could be obtained.* VI. Figure 20 shows a man who at first sight seems quite vig orous. A closer examination, however, discovers signs of over-feed ing; and the body slightly inclines forward. His face, too, is quite flushed, and thick cushions of foreign m atter are found 0 11 the fore head. From the absence of the nape-line, this is evidently a case of baek-eneumbrance. Indeed, the deposits in the neck have made it almost impossible to turn the head w ithout moving the whole body. There is no front-encumbrance evident, but the indurated swelling proves th at both sides are affected. The patient is very nervous, probably suffers from piles, and is incapable of any pro longed effort of the memory or attention; or, in fact, mental or physical exertion of any kind. Indeed, he is really in great danger of serious mental derangement. In a case like this, a complete cure can be expected only after long treatment. But a few weeks will show a considerable improvement, as the encumbrance has not yet hardened. VII. The man in figure 2 approaches witlFsliort, slow steps. His carriage is not bad, but his flushed, shiny complexion indicates deep seated trouble. His unusual stoutness, too, indicates great encumbrance. The cushions of fat on the forehead, have almost
* I m u st differ from th is opin ion. I h old th a t th e p o w er of th e W a te r jC u r e has not, a s y e t, b een fu lly te s te d . W e a re o n ly 011 th e th re sh o ld of th e p o s sib ilitie s op en ed to u s b y th e se n a tu ra l c u r a tiv e m eth od s. I am con vin ced t h a t every sic k n ess can be cu red , u n le ss th e v ita l p a rts o f th e b o d y h a v e been a c tu a lly d estro yed . M ere e n cu m b ran ce is ahcay* cu ra b le , 110 m a tte r h o w e x te n s iv e ; th o u g h , of cou rse, b y u se o f th e lim ited n u m ber of m e th o d s to w h ich L o u is K u h n e bbnfines^h im self, it is m u ch lo n g e r in y ie ld in g to th e tre a tm e n t. R. A.

ig

. 4 1 F

ront

and

id e

ncum brance

(Consumptive.) Body, emaciated. Head, bent forw ard; its size normal. Eyes, dull. Nose, normal in form, sore inside. Mouth, open. Face, too lean, o f ashy hue. Jaw-line, normal. Neck, too long, immovable, with lumps. Nape-line, normal. Chest, sunk in. Forehead, free of en cumbrance, and hair is luxurious. Shoulders, sloping, indicating lungs collapsed. No en cumbrance of the back, hence the mind is clear. Patient is free of pain; serene expression of countenance; hopes for recovery to the last.

F i g . 42 F r o n t a n d S id e E n c u m b r a n c e .

Front view o f the person represented in F ig . 41.

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closed the eyes. The full, hanging cheeks, and his dull stare, show plainly th at the whole head is surcharged, and mental obscurity probable. The swollen, rigid neck, is almost as large as the head, and both nape and jaw-line are wholly obliterated. This is a case of universal encumbrance, advanced to a high degree. The major ity o f people however, totally ignorant o f the standard o f normal development, would consider this stoutness a sign o f health. The patient has probably been excited and nervous for a long time, and, possibly, has suffered with piles. He has, very likely, also been troubled with constipation and indigestion from his youth. In somnia, too, is probably chronic, owing to the constant fever rag ing within. The loss of ability to perspire, has increased the upward pressure of the encumbrance. Although still in middle life, this sufferer is as impotent as a very old man. With such encum brance, any acute form of disease is possible, and, unless treated at once, total loss of the mental faculties is inevitable. Complete cure is well-nigh impossible, and any abatement of this complication should be considered a great gain; especially as, in the nature of this diseased condition, the patient lacks energy to pursue any vigorous course.* VIII. Figure 41 represents a man of some thirty years of age. His face is haggard, his head drooping, and his complexion pale, dull, and lifeless. All this indicates impaired 'digestion. The body is unable to get sufficient nourishment, because the food taken is not assimilated. The chest, too, is sunken; and the neck, long and thin, shows many lumps. (Figure 42 shows front view of the same.) It is plainly a case of front-encumbrance. On account, however, of the drying up of the foreign deposits, and the emaciation of the muscles, the jaw-line has again become normal. In bending the head backwards, the strong tension becomes apparent, and the lumps grow more prominent. Both sides of the neck, also, show considerable tension and enlargement, but the forehead is free, and the hair luxuriant. There is evidently no encumbrance of the back,
* A g a in , I m u st d is a g r e e w ith su c h a con clu sio n . I kn ow , b y lo n g exp erien ce, th e w id e p o s sib ilitie s open to th e p ra ctice of W a te r C u re m eth od s, and I am confident th a t even so o b stin a te a c a se a s th e on e d escribed, w o u ld yie ld , in tim e, to prop er tre a tm e n t. A. R.

% and the patient's mind is consequently clear. But the deposit in the neck has increased to such an extent, as to force it down upon and into the lungs, hence the sinking of the chest. The chronic charac ter of the ailment precludes pain, and consequently the patients countenance is tranquil. He is one of those sufferers, who continue to hope for recovery until the last moment, and yet, though im provement is quite possible, the practiced eye can see at once that his chance for life is very small.* If the patients con dition had been rightly understood a year earlier, help would have been quite possible. IX. As the boy in figures 51 and 52 approaches us, we see a t once th a t the face is flushed and the head too large, and bent for ward. The neck also is too short. Detailed examination shows universal encumbrance, which has proceeded from all sides up to wards the head, and settled in the eyes. His abdomen, too, is bloated, as can be seen in both figures. While an ignorant obser ver might think this child robust, intelligent observation proves him to be seriously afflicted. As a m atter of fact, when he came to me, he was almost blind, but in these illustrations his condition had already been greatly improved by W ater Cure; and the swelling in the abdomen as well as the inflammation about the e}-es, had both been considerably reduced.
* I can n o t a g re e w ith th is v iew . S ee N a tu re v e r s u s D r u g s , b y A u g . F . R ein h o ld , 31. A .

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REMOVAL OF ENCUMBRANCE.

Cleansing the body o f its impurities, is the only rational, in fact the only possible, way o f curing disease. .1 mere suppression of some symptoms, shifting the ma tter from one place to another, as is done by drugs, is no cure. On the contrary, it is a real injury. This latter , however, is the course invariably pursued by our medi cal empiricists. Some other peoples attem pts at cure, aim more or less consciously a t the true cause of all sickness, viz: poisonous encumbrance, but their methods are .unreliable, and their success uncertain. In my New Science of Heal ing, * I have minutely discussed and demonstrated the one efficient method of cure. Here, I can only briefly refer 'to it. But I wish to add an additional illustration of the fact, that cure in any and every case is simply removal o f encumbrane. By Facial Diagnosis, too, it is possible to determine whether the re covery is real and complete, or whether only a considerable im provement has been effected by suppression of the most serious symptoms. In figures 43 and 44, a woman is shown with con siderable side-encumbrance. For ten years, all the means known to so-called medical science were tried, to no a vail. The lumps in the throat continued. Finally, she decided to test my methods, and figure 45 shows the improvement after two years and a half of this treatment. Not only have the lumps disappeared, but all other signs of sickness as well.** The face has lost its anxious expression, the cheeks have grown fuller, and the mouth is no longer ajar as before. The complexion, once pale, has become of a natural health ful tint, and the throat has grown round and smooth. With perfect digestion, too, has come happiness, which is the truest beautifier.
* S e e ' P r in c ip le s o l W a te r C u re , b y A u g. F . R ein h o ld , M. A. ** W a te r C ure tr e a tm e n t ta k e s no m o re a cco u n t of a dozen fo rm s of d isease, th an o f one. T h e y a ll sp rin g from th e sa m e so u rce. .W hen th is is rem o ved , th e y d isap p ear. T h e sa m e tr e a tm e n t th a t le ss e n s one plutSe of th e d iso rd er, a s s is ts in th e euro of a ll th e o th e rs a t th e sa m e tim e. B e s id e sA iv e h a v e no d o u b t th a t b y a g r e a te r v a r ie ty of a p p lica tio n s th an K u h n a em p lo ys, th e ab o v e h a p p y r e s u lt m ig h t h a v e been a ch iev ed in m u ch le s s tim e . A . R.

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Figures 4G and 47 also illustrate the change th a t took place, under this treatm ent, in another instance. The former illustration shows the man greatly encumbered. He is suffering from nervous ness, and is in constant danger of developing some acute form of disease. In the latter view, he appears quite thin, but it must be remembered th at all impurities have to be expelled, before healthy tissues can be built up. This man, now, despite his advanced age, is in a fair condition to gradually increase his weight with healthy flesh and blood.* In the following letter,** this patient describes his treatm ent of himself according to my methods. Knowing his advanced age, I, personally, would hardly have dared to prescribe such rigorous treat ment. He writes: Neither of the enclosed photographs has been retouched, as I wished you to see me exactly as I was. The first was taken in 1889, when I was dismissed from Dr. Iv s sanitarium, as cured. But who could mistake that for the picture of a well man? I could have laughed at the idea, were the m atter not such a serious one to me. The second photograph was taken after three years and a half of careful adherence to Ivuhnes diet, and methods in general. Even now, I still take daily three friction baths, of thirty or forty minutes each. I take the first a t about six il the morning. From eight till nine o'clock, I walk (barefoot, if possible). This I vary with gymnastic exercises in a sunny wood, dressed only in shirt and trousers. From nine to eleven. I work, after which I take another friction bath, and, later, dinner. Then I rest until two oclock, and afterwards work until five. Between th a t and six oclock, I take a w alk; at seven, a friction bath; and at nine, I re tire. My diet from January 1890, until August 1892, was regu lated as follows: Three meals daily; mornings and evenings, only whole meal bread or meal unprepared, and eaten dry; also fruit chiefly apples and grapes. For dinner, I took vegetables and various dishes made of flour and fruit. Fruit should always be taken raw,
* W a te r C u re re s to r e s b o th m e n ta l and p h y s ic a l e q u ilib riu m and norm . A s an in stan ce , in th e p h y s ic a l lin e, th e o b e se lo se th e ir a b n o rm al w e ig h t, w h ile th e u n n a t u r a lly th in b e g in a t o n ce to g a in in flesh . A. R. ** O n ly th e e s s e n tia l p ortio n s a re g iv e n . A. R.

ig

. 44

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ncum brance

(The same person Fig. 43.) Head, of normal size. Forehead, normal. Eyes, normal. Nose, normal. Mouth, open. Face, too lean. Jaw-line, obliterated. Neck, shows large lumps. Nape-line, normal.

F ig .

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o r m a l F ig u r e .

Represents the same person as F ig. 43 and 44, after taking the W ater C ure.

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lle a d too large. Forehead, cushioned. Eyes, compressed. N ose, too thick. Mouth, open. obliterated. Neck, too th ick. Shoulders, sloping very much. V ery neivous.

Jaw-line,

Fig

47 Represents person in fig. 46 after taking the W ater C uie.

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and never boiled. Since August 1892, I have taken all food raw. Breakfast and supper continued the same; but for dinner, all vege tables were taken uncooked, except potatoes, which were partially cooked, and seasoned with a little lemon juice. Bread was totally discarded, and replaced by raw meal ; from January, 1893, until August of the same year, I took only tw o meals a day, omitting breakfast; but continuing the same bill of fare for the tw o other meals. I found, in this way, th a t I worked with greater facility. Since August 1893 until this present date, I have taken breakfast and dinner, and omitted supper. The pictures speak for themselves, and need no comment. I must add, that, although I am fifty-five years of age, a new molar appeared, (but remained only for a year, however,) and the bald spot on top of my head has beeome fully covered with hair. Now, 1 am trying a daily sun,and air-bath, and find their effects decidedly beneficial.-

Increasing the Vitality.

In order to restore a body to its normal state of health, every available means to th at end must be considered and utilized. The degree o f vitality is the foundation upon which we huihl. When this has become seriously lowered by the pressure of poisonous en cumbrance, every effort must be made to raise it; and everything th at tends to reduce it, must be avoided. The common sources of our vitality are the food we eat, and the air we breathe. These, of course, plav an im portant part in the restoration as well as in the preservation of health. I shall take up the question of nutrition more in detail under the following heads: 1 .W hat Shall We E at? 2.Where Shall We Eat ? 3.When Shall We Eat?
* S e e 'N a t u r e v s. D r u g s , b y A u g u s t i\ K e in h o ld , SI. A .

% This question lias been answered a t length in my text book on The New Science of Healing. ** The fact that ire havetM th, indi cates plainly that our diet should consist principally o f solid sub stances. I fully indorse the so-called Dry Diet, especially for sufferers from indigestion. With these, liquid foods, such as soups, milk, coffee, wine, etc., agree but poorly, and can never prove of any real * benefit to them. From the experience o f a number o f dyspeptics ,*** I have gained the following general points: Cooked food is always less digestible than the raw article. Slightly unripe fruit is more easily digested than th at fully ripened. Young leaves are especially good for a weak digestion. Of course, only small amounts can be taken a t a time. Nature will indicate, when sufficient has been con sumed. At first, unripe food is apt to cause diarrhoea, because, being readily digested, it also throw s out other materials with it. This irregularity, however, soon passes off, and then it aids in the process of digestion. Fruit is always most wholesome when gathered directly from the tree. Domestic fruits are consequently preferable to those imported. As a rule, we may infer th a t nature produces in each locality the proper food for people living there. Where this is not the case, the country is not fit for human habita tion. in point of fact, no Esquimau is quite healthy, and never attains any great age. The average vitality with them is low, and it is more than probable th at their life, as a race, will be short. T must devote a few remarks to the feeding o f children. For infants, the mother's milk is the only natural diet. Children, deprived of this , are prone to encumbrance, and consequently to all sorts
*** A s to th e s e p o in ts, I h a v e a r r iv e d a t a sim ila r co n clu sio n b y m ean s of in d u c t iv e re a so n in g o n ly b y s ta r tin g fro m e n tire ly diff> re n t p re m ise s. F o r th is, and also in re fe re n c e to th e n o tes * and **, se e N a tu re v s. D r u g s b y A u g . F . B ein h o ld , M. A.

W h a t Shall W e Eat ?*

Fig. 48Normal Form.

A ll parts harmoniously developed. Ilea d , of normal size. Specially observe the normal size o f the abdomen. T he child was nursed by its mother, and could w alk when 9 months old. It was one year old, when photographed.

W H A T SHALL W E E A T ?

offIi.sea.se. See Nat. vs Drugs. Figure 48 shows a child nursed by its mother. Compare this with those in figures 49 and 50. These latter were fed upon artificial foods. Their heads are too large, and their abdomens higher than is normal. Such children, too, are apt to be unnaturally precocious. But they are the more to be pitied on that very account. This artificial stimula tion of their mental faculties is really a sign o f disease* despite their fine promise and their parents pride; they rarely fulfill the hopes' built upon them. Phrenologists, too, have failed to recognize this as a disease. I have seen children who a t the age of seven, con versed with the sagacity of a person of twenty years. After attain ing to th a t age, however, they will, as a rule, be found far behind their companions. This explains the musical infant phenomena, who, at first, attract great attention, and then disappear, after reachinga certain age, rarely succeeding in becoming true artists. IFigure 52 shows a boy who is now being exhibited to admiring crowds in large cities, as an infant prodigy. He seems of robust built. Medi cal examination failed to find anything abnormal about his physi cal condition. Facial Diagnosis, however, seeing more clearly and deeply into the m atter, reads the riddle aright. It warns the guardians of such diseased **children against the future, probably in store for them. The abnormally vaulted forehead and glassy eyes indicate great pressure. The digestion cannot be normal. Quite a degree of side and front-encumbrance probably exists. The width of the top of the head indicates abnormal brain-development, which means serious disorder.***
* N o t from th e s t a r t ; b u t it m ay le a d to it. the n o te on p a g e s 95 and 100 . A . R . S ee n o te ** on th is p a g e , and also

A. R.

* * T h e y are n o t d ise a se d in th e b e g in n in g . M ere w a rn in g is u s e le s s . T h e ir am b ition m u st be c u rb e d , and g r e a t a tte n tio n g iv e n to th e ir p h y s ic r l d e v e lo p m e n t. * * * I w o uld g iv e a d iffe re n t e x p la n a tio n of th e m a tte r. A ll e n cu m b ran ce in th e sy ste m is of co u rse sim pdy dead in o rg a n ic m a tte r. I f th is w ere d e p o site d in tb 'nrain, it m ig h t le a d to p h e n o m en a l obscurity, b u t, in m y op in io n , it could never stim u late m ental action, nor produce a wealth o f ideas. A . R .

F i g . 4 9 . U n iv e k s a l E x c u m b k a n c e .
B od y, to o th ick and a w k w a rd . H ead , to o la rg e . F o re h e a d , cu sh io n e d . N ose, too th ick . M outh, open. N e ck , to o sh o r t and th ic k . Jaw -lin e, m is sin g . A bd om en m u ch to o la rg e . A rm s and le g s , to o c lu m s y . T h e c h ild w a s b r o u g h t up on s te r iliz e d m ilk, and w h en 1 y e a r and 9 m on ths, it w a s s c a r c e ly a b le to s it alon e.

F i g s . 5 0 a n d 5 1 . U n i v e r s a l E n c u m b r a n c e .

A c h ild of th re e y e a r s , se e n trom th e fro n t and th e sid e . B o d y , a w k w a rd . H e a d , to o la rg e . F o re h e a d , h ig h ly cu sh io n ed , E y e s , co m p ressed , a lm o s t blind. Ja w -lin e , m is sin g . N e c k , stiff, th e h e a d c a n s c a r c e ly be tu rn e d . A b d om en ,Ib an gin g d o w n , fu ll o f fo re ig n m a tter. A rm s and le g s , th ic k , stiff and in fle x ib le . H ad been fad w ith s te riliz e d m ilk . A n e x a m p le of a rtific ia l feed in g.

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The process of digestion begins with mastication, and ends (with a part) in the evacuations. The rest is elaborated in the blood vessels, lungs, liver, etc., and, finally, the last remnants are secreted by the skin, lungs, and kidneys. It is a great mistake to try to in fluence the process o f digestion in any way, as is often attempted by means o f drugs and predigested foods* This work belongs wholly to nature. The whole process is so closely connected, that, to try to forestall or interfere with this or that detail, can only do harm, retard natures efforts, and lead to other irregularities in the body. Through the process of digestion, the body elaborates all the materials necessary for its own well being. It is like a distillery, where extracts of various substances are made. In artificially re lieving any organ o f its proper work, that organ is weakened and disabled for future service.** When the digestive apparatus has become impaired, it should be made to work only on limited amounts of food, and on such materials, as will most readily yield their nutriment. In thus economizing our powers, we shall be able to invigorate the whole body more easily and quickly. ***Whp a child first exhibits unusual talents, I believe the brain is free from encumbrance, and to this extent I hold with the phrenolo gists. But the nerves soon become overtaxed and irritated by this excessive activity. The blood is then unduly claimed in this portion of the body, to the detriment of the health of the others. Digestion thus suffers, and consequently encumbrance increases. This exists as impurity in the blood, and is deposited of course where the supply of blood is most copious. This is always at the point of irritation, which is consequently the spot most easily inflamed and most sus ceptible to disorder. Instructors have always insisted th at preco cious children should be curbed rather, than encouraged in mental activity, and they are right. If the physical culture and develop ment of the individual could keep pace with the mental, and the whole be in perfect health and proportion, there would be nothing alarming in infant precocity'. It is not a high order o f intellect that is to be regarded as abnormal, but the development of mental facul ties at the expense o f the physical.A. K.
* T b e s e sh ou ld be m o st c a re fu lly a v o id e d ; o th e rw ise th e d e g e n era tio n of th e d ig e s tiv e o rg a n s is th e in e v ita b le re s u lt. A . E . **J u s t a s fo r s tre n g th e n in g th e m u scle s, w e e x e rc ise th em ju d ic io u s ly . In a c t i v i t y w o u ld o n ly w e a k e n th e m . A. E .

F i g . 52.

F r o n t a n d S id e E n c u m b ra n c e .

B o d y , n orm al, H ead, to o w ide on top. H o3e and m o uth , n orm al.

F o re h e a d , p ro tru d in g .

E y e s, sta rin g .

W h ere Shall W e Eat?

As mentioned before, much depends upon the lung-food, or air, being of the proper kind. Good pure air is as necessary to life, and to the raising o f our vital power, as good food is. When eating, we invol untarily breathe more deeply, and, during mastication, some air is swallowed as kvell. It is'best, therefore, to eat in the open air, or, at least, in well-ventilated dining rooms.*
*T h o se w h o e x e rc ise in the op en air, h a v e a lm o s t in v a ria b ly a re g u la r, h e a lth fu l ap p etite. E v e n a d a y s e x c u rsio n p ro v e s th is to e v e r y on e . A. E .

W h e n Shall W e E at?

In general, we may answer, eat when hungry. But hunger can also be regulated to a great extent. Most people live so unnatur ally, th at their hunger is usually ill-timed and morbid. Wild ani mals take their principal meal in the early part of the day. Nature indicates this as best. In fact, the day may be divided into two dis tinct parts or times. The earlier part is th a t of animation and ac tivity, beginning with sunrise and the awaking of nature. Taking the Sun (which is necessary to any form of life) as a guide, the Time of Calmness, and comparative composure, would increase gradually from noon on to the close of the day. Night would naturally be the time of least activity, or, perhaps, of none at all. Many people, however, quite reverse this order. They make the evening and night the time of most activity, excitement, and drain upon the vitality. The digestive organs, too, are found to be more vigorous in the morning. From this, we would naturally infer th at they should be given the greater labor at th at time. Some one may raise the objection th at many persons, especially the sick, lack this vigorous appetite in the early part of the day. From this, they ar gue th at they should not eat until hunger is felt. This condition is due either to present disease, or injurious habits in the past. In either case it is not normal. The gratification of such unnatural

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desires only leads to dangerous results. Turning night into day, and bed-time into dinner-time, has caused tins century of ours to be styled the nervous age. This is the cause, also, of many of the serious maladies arising from back-encumbrance. Food taken at unnatural hours, cannot be thoroughly digested. It keeps the di gestive organs at hard labor during sleep, when they should be at rest with the other portions of the body. It is a tax rather than an assistance. Unnatural cravings for food should be overcome. A little intelligent perseverance will soon bring most happy results.* One may imagine, it would prove a difficult thing to reverse the order ot ones life. If the new order be natural, however, it will prove comparatively easy, for thn body readily adopts normal habits. Try going to bed early without your supper, and do not yield to the lassitude th a t would keep you from rising early in the morning. Your appetite will lie improved, and your vitality will gradually be restored, as this mode of life becomes habitual. All active work should be performed in the animating or earlier part of the day. The act of procreation, also, should take place during this period, as it will thus exert a lastingly beneficial [influence upon the fruit. The body is unfitted for this im portant function in the evening and early part of the night, because it is debilitated from the cares and labors of the day.** I know by experience th at vitality can be regained more rapidly and retained much longer, by observing this natural division of the parts of the day. The reason that acute forms of disease show more malignity during the latter part of the day and night, is because the system is less able to resist them a t th a t time. This should teach us th at no unnecessary tax ought to be put upon our vitality a t this time of natural repose.
* T h e s ic k o r th o s e w h o a re n o t e x e rc isin g , sh o u ld e a t lig h tly , th o u g h p e rh a p s m o re o fte n th a n th o s e e n g a g e d in h a rd m a n u a l labor. W ith th e se la tte r, th e blood can n o t b e p e rfo rm in g its fu n ctio n s in tw o p la ce s a t on e tim e . A . R . * * A s to i t s fre q u e n cy , se e N a tu r e v s. D iu g s , b y A u g . F . R ein b o ld , M. A.

The Relation of Facial Diagnosis to Phrenology."

Phrenologists claim tlm t each particular faculty is located in a separate part of the brain. They argue from this, that, if any part be tunusually large, the faculty there situated will be corres pondingly developed. I cannot consume time discussing the de tailed conclusions drawn by phrenologists. There can be no doubt that the size and shape of the head indicate, in some degree, the ac tivity of the mind. But it is also true th at the normal brain is so formed th at 1 1 0 single faculty predominates, and much o f the varia tion in size and contour is simply due to encumbrance. This always acts as a stimulant, at first,as has been shown in the case of pre cocious childrenbut, later on, the effect is quite the reverse. Phrenologists locate benevolence, reverence, hope, etc., in thefrontal lobes of the brain. These are just the faculties or tendencies we in variably find most fully developed in persons with front encum brance. These have w hat may be called tact, and social instinct.' People afflicted with hack-eneumbrance, however, shrink from inter course with their fellow-men. The ugh the phrenologist has made a close study of the various mental developments, he cannot account for their origin. Xow, it is upon this point th at great light is thrown by Facial Diagnosis. An unequal development of the brain fol lows any encumbrance. Hence, (we may conclude th at the re moval of the encumbrance will restore the mental equilibrium. This
*W e h a v e n o w gain ed a m u ch c le a re r id e a o f o u r p o sitio n in n a tu re , th an w a s p ossib le, p rio r to th e s tu d y of co m p a ra tiv e a n a to m y and p h y s io lo g y . N ow , if p h re n o lo g y is to b e ra ise d to th e ra n k o f a scien ce, w e m u st w id en its scope. We m u st com p are, n ot o n ly th e brain and its fa c u ltie s , b u t th e e n tire n e rv o u s sy ste m , w ith th e co rresp o n d in g m e n ta l m a n ife statio n s, a s w ell. T h is sh o u ld in clu d e a ll o r g a n ism s , d e a lin g p rin cip a lly , h o w e ve r, w ith v e rte b ra te s. P h re n o lo g ists com m ence th e ir m e a su re m e n ts of th e head a t th e o p en in g of th e ear. T h is, h o w e ve r, is w h o lly a rb itra ry . I t w as ad op ted m e re ly fo r th e sa k e of con ven ien ce, in re g a rd to th e hum an brain . W ith o th e r v e r te b ra te a n im als, th e ear-open in g h a s th e m ost v a rie d lo ca tio n . W ith th e h o rse, fo r in stan ce , it is q u ite a t th e top o f th e h ead. T h e

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p o i n t b e c o m e s o f p a r t i c u l a r i m p o r t a n c e r e g a r d i n g the appearance o f dangerous jtassions, i n c o n s e q u e n c e of t h e o n e -s id e d d e v e l o p m e n t o f t h e b r a i n . People lament the indication o f such tendencies in children. T h e y r e g a r d t h e m a s t h e o u t c o m e o f t h e t i m e s in w h ic h w e live, o f t h e m e n t a l a t m o s p h e r e , e tc . I n r e a l i t y , they are the di

rect result o f diseased physical conditions , and can be overcome and eradicated by purifying the physical organism*

b rain is a g r a d u a l d e v e lo p m e n t o f th e s p in a l cord . H ence, t o 'm a k e a c o m p a ra tiv e stu d y o f th e b ra in s o f a ll v e r te b r a te a n im als, I th in k m e a su re m e n t sh o u ld com m en ce fro m th e o p e n in g of th e s k u ll, w h ere the b r a in its e lf sta r ts . T h e re is a n o th e r poin t, too, th a t sh o u ld be ta k e n in to a cc o u n t, in th is stu d y . W ith th e m a jo r ity o f p eop le, th e tw o sid e s o f th e head a re u n e q u a lly d e v elo p ed , a n d th e m e n ta l fa c u ltie s , m odified p ro p o rtio n a te ly . I k n o w a rig h t-h a n d ed m an w ho is v e r y m u ch e n cu m b ered on th e le ft side. B o th u p p e r and lo w e r m o la rs on th is on e sid e w e re e a rly d e s tro y e d , and th e w h o le le ft sid e o f th e s k u ll w a s m u ch le ss d e v elo p ed th an th e r ig h t. T h e p o w e r of sp eech , a lso , w a s im p a ire d , and m a s tica tio n d ifficu lt. Now I b e lie v e th a t b y m ean s o f th e use o f a rtific ia l te e th in th e le ft ja w , th is e n tire sid e w ould h a v e been m o re e x e rc ise d , and th e p o w er of sp e e ch re s to r e d to its n o rm . A. R. * F ro m K u h n e s re p re s e n ta tio n , it w ould a p p ea r th a t fro n t-en cu m b ra n ce w ere a b le to p ro du ce th e m a n ife s ta tio n s of B e n e v o le n c e , T a c t, etc. In a g re e m e n t w ith o u r n o tes on p a g e 95 , w e h o ld on th e c o n tra ry th a t fro n t e n cu m b ran ce, b e in g cau sed b y a d e p o sit of dead m a tter, cannot p ro d u ce an y su ch m a n ife sta tio n s of life. D e p o s its can o n ly lead to m e n ta l ob scurity7. I n d ire c tly , h o w e ve r, p a rt o f th e brain m ay be a ro u se d to ab n orm al a c t iv it y b y b e in g su p p lie d w ith an e x c e s s o f im p u re blood. T h is e x c ite d s ta te la s ts a limited period, and e n d s in p ro stra tio n and in a c tio n . A b n orm al m e n ta l a c tiv ity c a n n o t e x is t w ith rhronic c o n d itio n s of th e re s p e c tiv e p a rts of th e b rain . B e s id e s, K u h n e c o n tra d ic ts h im se lf, s a y in g on p a g e 35 'T h e re is n ev e r an a ffe c tio n o f th e m in d if th e e n cu m b ra n ce is e n tire ly fr o n ta l. A. R,

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1 Signs of Health.

2 Sym ptom s of Disease.

S IG N S O F H EA LTH .

A G o o d A p p e t i t e f o r n a t u r a l f o o d , a n d a r e lis h f o r s im p le , h e a l t h f u l a r ti c l e s o f d ie t, a r e s ig n s o f a n o r m a l c o n d i t i o n of b o d y a n d m in d . S a tis fa c tio n s h o u ld be re a c h e d b efore s a tia tio n , a n d s h o u l d b e f o l l o w e d b y n o u n p l e a s a n t fe e lin g of f u lln e s s o r t i g h t n e s s . D i g e s ti o n s h o u l d p r o c e e d q u i e t l y a n d u n c o n s c i o u s l y . W h e n T h i r s t y , t h e r e s h o u l d b e d e s ir e f o r f r u i t , o r w a t e r o n ly . T h e U r i n e s h o u l d b e c le a r , a n d of a g o l d e n y e l l o w c o lo r. I t sh o u ld h a v e n e ith e r a sw ee t, so u r, n o r p u n g e n t o d o r, n o r sh o u ld it c o a g u l a t e w h e n b o ile d . I t s v o i d i n g s h o u l d p r o c e e d e a s ily , a n d w ith o u t p a in . T h e F a e c e s s h o u l d b e of a y e l l o w i s h b r o w n c o lo r, s o lid a n d c y lin d r ic a l, a s s e e n in h e a l t h y a n i m a l s . T h e y s h o u l d le a v e t h e r e c t u m w i t h o u t s o il i n g it. H e a l t h y P e r s p i r a t i o n h a s 110 d i s a g r e e a b l e o d o r . T h e S k i n s h o u l d b e w a r m , s m o o t h , e la s tic , a n d s o m e w h a t m o i s t . I t s h o u l d b e e a s y t o r a i s e f r o m th e f o r e h e a d , c h e e k - b o n e s , a n d n a p e - lin e . X o f a t t y c u s h i o n s h o u l d s e t t l e b e t w e e n t h e s k i n a n d bones in t h e s e p la c e s . P r e s s i n g t h e t i p o f t h e f in g e r o n a n y p a r t of t h e s k in , t h e d e p r e s s i o n t h u s m a d e s h o u l d d i s a p p e a r i m m e d i a t e l y 011 r e m o v i n g t h e fin g e r , a n d t h e r e s h o u l d b e n o w r i n k l e s in t h e sk in . T h e C o m p l e x i o n s h o u l d b e n e i t h e r p a l e n o r f lu s h e d . I t s h o u l d b e free f r o m p im p le s , w a r t s , o r u lc e rs , a n d n o w h e r e s h o w t e n s i o n , s h in e , o r u n n a t u r a l d i s c o l o r a t i o n s . T h e H a ir s h o u l d b e full, a n d of i t s n a t u r a l c o lo r . T h e E y e s s h o u l d b e c le a r a n d b r i g h t . R e s p i r a t i o n s h o u l d b e fre e f r o m a n y n o is e o r d iffic u lty . T h e b r e a th s h o u ld b e h a b itu a lly in h a le d t h r o u g h th e nose. S l e e p s h o u l d b e r e s tf u l, q u ie t, a n d u n i n t e r r u p t e d .

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position cheerful, hopeful, and benevolent. The healthy body finds pleasure in the performance of every function, in seeing, eating, even in evacuations from the bowels and bladder, as well as in digestion, and the rem oval of effete products.

T h e N e c k s h o u l d b e fre e f r o m s w e l l in g s , o r l u m p s , a n d i t s m u s cles s h o u l d b e m o b ile . T h e A h d o m e x sh o u ld be so ft a n d lo w . N o y o u n g o r h e a lth y an im al 1 m s a h ig h ab d o m e n . T h e H e a d s h o u l d b e s y m m e t r i c a l in s h a p e , a n d 011 t h e c e n t r e lin e o f t h e b o d y . B o t h S i d e s of t h e b o d y s h o u l d b e e q u a l l y p r o p o r t i o n e d . B o t h Shoeders should fall in the horizontal line. A l l P a r t s o f t h e B o d y s h o u l d b e of p r o p e r size, p r o p o r t i o n , a n d v i t a l i t y ; in k e e p i n g w i t h t h e p e r s o n s a g e , c o n s t i t u t i o n , a n d o c cu p a tio n . T h e T h r e e L i n e s o f D e m a r c a t i o n , w h i c h a r e t h e ja w - l in e , n a p e lin e a n d t h ig h - lin e , s h o u l d b e c l e a r l y d e fin e d . T h e C a r r i a g e o f a h e a l t h y p e r s o n , s h o u l d b e e r e c t, a n d h is m o v e m e n t s s h o u l d i n d i c a t e p e rf e c t c o n t r o l o v e r h is m u s c le s . C h a n g e in t h e T e m p e r a t u r e o r h u m i d i t y o f t h e a t m o s p h e r e s h o u l d c a u s e 110 d i s c o m f o r t w h a t e v e r . T he Mind should be well balanced in all its faculties, and the dis

T h e S o u n d B o d y p e r f o r m s a ll f u n c t i o n s w i t h o u t p a i n , d iffic u lty , o r t h e n e e d o f a r t i f i c i a l s t i m u l a n t s . N e i th e r y o u n g n o r o ld s h o u l d a t a n y tim e be co n scio u s of a n y p a rtic u la r o rg a n . T h ere sh o u ld be 110 flu id s e c r e t io n f r o m t h e s k i n o r a n y m u c o u s m e m b r a n e . S w e a t i n g in s u m m e r , h o w e v e r , c a n n o t b e c o n s id e r e d a n i n d i c a t i o n of a n y th in g ab n o rm al. A ll S e n s a t i o n s , w hether physical or m ental, should be norm al,

n o t dull, nor yet supersensitive. A palsied condition of either mind or body, is ab n o rm al; neither should ones equanim ity be destroyed by a trifling vexation or a pin prick.

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Wlieu the ejections from the bowels look white, blac-k, or gray; when they are in the form oi hard balls, or liquid matter, or con tain blood, or worms, or have a very offensive odor, it is an indica tion of disease. T h e Skin indicates disorder, when it is soft like velvet, and cush ion-like beneath. It should not be dry and cracking, as is often seen on the hands and finger tips. Profuse perspiration, specially in cold weather, and, at night, is abnormal. G r a y H a ir generally indicates exhausted vitality. Loss of hair shows th at the scalp is encumbered. All acute disease is preceded, perhaps for years, by continued deposits of foreign matter. These sometimes appear as painless swellings, or lumps. If distributed, however, evenly over the body, they give a person the appearance of being robust. These deposits, of course, greatly alter the shape of the body. The color of the skin, too, changes to an ashen or yellow hue. The appetite becomes morbid; craving for spices, stimulants, etc., leads to lower tastes and sexual excesses. T h e P u p i l o f t h e E y e should b e jet black: grayness indicates cataract. The iris should be of uniform color. Brown rays near the inner margin, next to the pupil, indicate an affection of the liver, and dark irregular spots show quite heavy encumbrance of this or gan. Irregular gray spots in the ix is ore symptomatic of nervous affections. A gray ring about the outer margin, (the so-called Arcus .Senilis) is a sign of low vitality; and a uniform dull appearance of the iris, proves universal encumbrance. The pupil of the eye must readily contract under the stimulus of light, and as readily widen in darkness. A deficiency in this respect shows great encumbrance. F o r e i g n M a t t e r F o l l o w s t h e L a w o f G r a v i t y . Persons who sleep habitually on one side, find th at side most liable to be encumbered. I n F r o n t E n c u m h r a n c e , the neck swellsat the front. Thelips,
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is the most dangerous of all. It frequently causes affections of the spine, and symptoms of paralysis. The back of the neck becomes thick, and the nape-line is entirely obliterated. Loss of hair follows, beginning at the back. Encumbrance of the back often works up over the head and down into the forehead. As soon as the head is affected, nervousness begins, with inattention, loss of memory, w ant of energy, and, perhaps symptoms of insani ty. Here again we see the importance of Facial Diagnosis. It en ables us to discover the approach of insanity, and, consequently, to escape it. With children, high fevers accompany back encumbrance as well as undue precocity. Adults often have a bloated appearance,
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i x L e f t S i d e d e n c u m b r a n c e , t h e a c t i o n o f t h e s k i n is n o t n o r m a l . T h e left k id n e y , t h e s p le e n , a n d t h e h e a r t , m a y b e a ffe c te d . It is m o r e d a n g e r o u s t h a n r i g h t s id e d e n c u m b r a n c e . R h e u m a t i s m a n d g o u t m a y b e e x p e c t e d in a c a s e o f t h i s s o r t ; a n d t h e h e a r t is a l m o s t c e r t a i n t o b e i n v o l v e d , if le ft s id e d e n c u m b r a n c e b e c o m b in e d w i t h f r o n t a l d e p o s i t.

nose, chin, mid perhaps the "whole face, is enlarged and clumsy. The jaw-line disappears, and, possibly, a goitre [may form. Front encumbrance leads also to such acute forms of disease as measles, scarlet fever, diphtheria, pneumonia, etc. Other ailments follow, such as loss of teeth, (the lower ones first,) loss of hair, (beginning at the front) nervousness, affections of the eyes, etc. This kind of encumbrance never leads to mental disorders, and is comparatively easy of cure. Sum E x c e m h r a x c k is of a more serious nature than the frontal. All parts of the affected side may be enlarged, and loss of teeth may follow. Cords will probably appear in the neck, and there will be a tension of the muscles when the head is turned. Ix R i g h t S i d e d encumbrance, the body perspires freely, and thus retards the progress of the deposits. Should this action of the pores be checked suddenly, tin 1 patients condition would at once become serious. Foot-swen t frequently accompanies right sided encum brance. The liver, too, is affected, giving the complexion a yellow tinge. Foot-sweat often acts as a safety valve in complaints of the liver.

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giving ttie ignorant, the impression of robust health. Premature sexual desires, leading to secret vices, are a consequence of this kind of encumbrance. This causes early impotence, incapacity for pro creation, or feeble offspring. A woman with this affection, will be liable to miscarriages, or total barrenness, and, in any case, will be unable to nurse her children. The kidneys, too, become disordered. This is indicated by soft, watery bags beneath the lower eyelid, as well as by the character of the urine. Persons suffering with back encumbrance become morbid and hopeless, often lacking energy even to continue the eliminating baths necessary for cure. They also appear at a disadvantage In dealing with others, and are apt to be worsted " in a test of skill or mental ability. This affection is more common with w hat are termed the better c la s s e s .T h u s we see a constant balancing of accounts between the social strata. The poorer, by reason of their greater vitality, gradually rise above the average level of intellect. The richer, because of their neglect of the laws of health, eventually sink below it. W i t h a l e k ix d s o f E x c t m b r a x c e , the organs of digestion are af fected, as well as the intestines and lungs. A change in the temper ature, or some mental excitement, often disturbs the deposits of for eign m atter to such an extent th at inflammation ensues. This may result in diarrhoea or costiveness. In either case, it indicates bad nourishment or extreme poverty of blood. Sometimes Consump tion follows. This is as easily cured by water processes as any other disease, because Facial Diagnosis makes it possible to recog nize tendencies in this direction much sooner than could be done by any other method. from the nose, and w hat is thrown off in expectoration, is only foul matter, of which the body is well rid. This also is true of catarrh. Physicians fear colds because they do not understand their nature, and cannot control them. But the hydro-therapeutist produces this effect intentionally, by means of cold w ater applications. In every instance, a cold should be salutary, and is so, if not suppressed by
C h il im ie x W i t h L a r g e H e a d s , a r e a l w a y s s c r o f u l o u s , a n d p r e d i s posed to co n su m p tio n . C o l d s are to be regarded as salutary crises, as w hat escapes

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poisonous drugs, which stifle nature's efforts tow ard cure, and retain the impurities in thesystem. (hire is only possible, when the patient has sufficient vital power left to work upon. The chief aim, of course, in any treatment, is to increase thenm ountof vitality. But of course, there must be a sufficient degree of vitality at the start, to enable the patient to undergo this treatment. There is not a single ailment, that has not already succumbed to the W ater Cure processes.

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