Alcoholism

HYD

from Hydrothermic Remedies...

Use:

JHK

from Dr JH Kellogg's Prescriptions...

General Method:

Treatment Method:

Problems:

JHK

from Dr JH Kellogg's Hydriatic Techniques...

Problems:

Treatment:

Tonic

Mildest Tonic if feeble

Alcohol poisoning

GKA

from Dr GK Abbott's Prescriptions...

Problems:

While severely drunk - to stimulate nerves and circulation

Treatment consists of first treating the acute symptoms then providing a protective environment for a long period with Eliminative hydrotherapy and re-education of habits.

In acute stage:

Hydrotherapy should be used very carefully in early stages as "many patients have been killed by exhaustion from the struggle against a wet sheet pack or other forms of mechanical restraint".

Wait until condition has stabilised then use hydrotherapy to:

Increase alcohol elimination

Sedation - to help secure rest and sleep

If feeble use

For jitters - no certain treatment but try...

  • Fomentations to abdomen, thighs and spine
  • infrared lamp 30min gentle only slight sweating, same areas

For Neuritis:

  • large doses of vitamin B
  • part immobilised and protected
  • after pain and hypersensitivity have subsided:
    • mild passive movements and gradual massage
    • gentle heat