Only a sufficient amount of Lobelia should be given to cause the sufferer to vomit freely and immediately thereafter tonics prescribed to give heat and strength to the patient.
Lastly, every man, woman and child would benefit beyond expectation by fortnightly cleansing the stomach by the use of Lobelia and this followed by a stomach bitters.
STEAM, OR VAPOR, AND PACK BATHS
Although the use of the vapor or steam bath as a means of curing disease was employed many centuries back, the principle upon which it operates in removing disease was not fully explained, nor its utility in aiding the operation of medicine recognized or appreciated, until Dr. Thomson began to utilize it in the elimination of those factors which cause disease in the human system.
The vapor or steam bath constitutes an important part of the Physio-Medical system of practice,, fulfilling several important indications in the relief of the ailing. It diffuses warmth through the system, equalizes the circulation, imparts electricity to the blood, and increases the sensibilities of the system to the impressions of medicine.
"In all cases," said Dr. Thomson, "where the heat of the body is so far exhausted as not to be rekindled by using the medicines, and being shielded from the surrounding air by a blanket, or being in bed, and chills or stupor attend the patient, then applied heat by steaming becomes indispensible; and heat caused by steam in the manner I use it, is more natural in producing perspiration than any dry heat that can be applied to the body in any other manner; for a dry heat will only serve to dry the air and prevent perspiration in many cases of disease, where a steam by water or vinegar and water, will promote perspiration and add a natural warmth to the body, and thereby increase the power of life and motion and aid greatly in removing disease."
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