This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1879 edition. Excerpt: ... to treat the patient alone, or at least with only the most familiar friends about, as sickness is sometimes brought about by the presence of an additional person of decided magnetism. t. Turn the attention of the patient from his disease, not to it. Keep his mind cheerful and hopeful, if possible; avoid ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1879 edition. Excerpt: ... to treat the patient alone, or at least with only the most familiar friends about, as sickness is sometimes brought about by the presence of an additional person of decided magnetism. t. Turn the attention of the patient from his disease, not to it. Keep his mind cheerful and hopeful, if possible; avoid telling him of any terrible symptoms, unless necessary to bring him to effective action, and encourage the employment of healthy, calm, and cheerful nurses, whose magnetism is congenial. /'. Do not use the will-power too strongly, for if continued long it will be apt to prove exhausting. Some cases are best healed by remaining passive. k. For the good of the patient and yourself, and the cause, cease to treat those whom you cannot benefit. All persons are not adapted to all cases. /. After treatment the patient will generally feel soothed and sleepy. A nap, or quietude, is excellent for a while, when practicable, so that the magnetism may work through the system. m. Avoid the smallness of being jealous of rival magnetists. Be proud of each one's success. You are all in the same ship, and the ship is a grand one. . The spleen and sexual organs play an important part in developing nervaura. Protect them by right habits. o. When any physician is sufficiently progressive and appreciative of your services to invite you to treat any of his patients, work in harmony with him. Criticise none of his acts before the patient, and if you have any suggestions to make to the physician, see him privately. As long as you work with him do not violate his general directions. The golden rule should not be forgotten. /. One of the greatest feats of the psychomist is to eradicate drugs and mineral poisons from the system. It is often much more difficult than to...
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