If you know a diabetic patient, you can be of great service if you teach him to enjoy the good and beautiful things in life. Point out the beauty of the spring buds and blossoms; encourage him to rejoice in the golden splendour of the ripe wheat fields of the summer, to take pleasure in the autumnal symphony of colours and to admire the ornate beauty of wintry ice and snow crystals. To experience this happiness will touch his heart, improve his breathing and instil him with a vitality that will carry him through the woods and over the hills with opened eyes and a thankful heart. The pancreas will begin to function better; the secretion of digestive enzymes and consequently the digestion, will improve. A lower intake of food will be of advantage to him in his condition, since better digestion means better utilisation of the food eaten. The inner secretions will be stimulated, the islets of Langerhans will increase their production of insulin and the sugar in the blood will be oxidised. Aided by physical measures such as hot abdominal packs and good natural wholefoods, especially by plenty of raw vegetables in the diet, all eaten slowly and well insalivated, his health will visibly improve. If joy and happiness are added to the diet, before long he may be fortunate enough to have regained his health.

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However, this order was soon disrupted when other habits and influences found their way in. I remember a beautiful wooded area in the Rhine valley, a delightful place where one could always relax. But one day, I found that the scene had changed and the picturesque landscape was littered with paper and wastes. Many a person resented this untidiness, but during the following year their anger could turn to gladness because a litter bin was installed — a quiet hint to put the rubbish where it belonged. This preventative education allayed our fears for the future and impressed upon observers that the Swiss were not inclined to let the beauties of nature be spoiled by thoughtless people who threw their rubbish just anywhere.

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I have seen the results of tests conducted in Switzerland and elsewhere that even the experts considered disturbing. I once visited an American institute that operates with government support where the professor in charge acquainted me with the results of experiments conducted with animals, and the things I saw and learned were more frightening than impressive. No one should simply close his eyes to the lasting effects of chlorinated hydrocarbons such as DDT, Duldrin and Aldrin, and it is irresponsible if the damage caused by them is hushed up.

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Whole buckwheat can be cooked in the same manner as rice, and buckwheat groats are excellent in soup and for rissoles. The flour makes what is called a ’short’ pastry and is good for mixing with wheat flour. The resulting pastry is better than that made with wheat flour and a high proportion of butter.

German biologists have discovered that buckwheat reduces high blood pressure, a finding that has since been confirmed by American scientists. An extract of buckwheat is thus claimed to combat high blood pressure and arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries). Unpolished brown rice has the same attributes as buckwheat in this respect. It would be to the advantage of older people if they were to change their menus slightly, to include more natural brown rice and buckwheat, but fewer eggs, cheese and pulses (legumes), for these two cereals have a rejuvenating effect on the blood vessels, especially the arteries. The intake of protein and salt should also be reduced to a minimum as one advances in age or if one suffers from high blood pressure.

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On travels through tropical regions in the developing countries of Africa and Asia, a frequent sight are many adults and even more children with pot-bellies and skinny limbs. This condition is generally a symptom of protein deficiency. Although it is true that pure calories, that is, carbohydrates, are often plentiful in the form of tropical fruits, and the body is able to produce its own fat, in hot countries it is very difficult to obtain sufficient protein. Because of the great heat, cattle yield less milk. It is therefore not surprising that in those areas all kinds of seeds are considered important for food. In folk museums we can also find that seeds, kernels and nuts stand out as a special feature in the nutrition of ancient peoples.

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hormone treatment. As with the treatment of poliomyelitis, it is necessary to obtain the fresh testicles of a healthy young bull. Take off the skin and chop up the tender inside with a sharp knife or put it in the food processor. Then apply the mixture to the whole extension of the spine, from the nape of the neck to the coccyx, massaging it in vigorously. This massage treatment should be given once a week in two stages, in the evening and early the following morning. The portion to be used in the morning will need to be kept in a cool place during the night.

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It is indeed regrettable that all the good progress achieved in the course of many years of effort and work should come to nothing. It is a step backwards when tourists are exposed to greater dangers and risks of infection. So if your health is not exceptionally good and your powers of resistance are limited, or if you are very sensitive, think twice for the present before you decide to go on a safari or other holiday in tropical countries. Despite all kinds of vaccinations, you will not be immune to all tropical diseases.

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Our emotional and mental state may either stimulate or suppress the appetite through its influence on the secretion of gastric juice. So, if you easily give in to anger or annoyance, do not be surprised if this makes you go off your food. It should now be clear that happy people, who are always in a good mood, digest their food much better than those who are very serious, or worried and upset. Nor is the process of digestion helped by sitting down at the table when plagued by problems, or when the situation is aggravated by an animated discussion about them. If you are not hungry because of being too tired, it is wise to rest a little and unwind before eating. The manner in which the food is prepared and the dishes arranged on the table tends to make the meal more or less desirable.

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However, it is useful here to summarise the most important ones with a general application.

We have learned from experience that the most effective natural remedy for eczema, including cradle cap, is Violaforce, an extract from the wild pansy. Urticalcin should always be given too. This biological calcium preparation helps to heal the lesions when used as a powder. Molkosan and Echinaforce have the same effect and should definitely be incorporated in the treatment, not only externally but also internally. Eczema is generally associated with defective sebaceous glands and it is necessary to supply the skin with sufficient oil. St John’s wort oil or Bioforce Cream, a lanolin cream, will accomplish this purpose very well.

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There is a great difference between the pleasure of movement and the slavish pursuit of a competitive sport. Some light exercise after an occupation that demands a lot of sitting down is beneficial, indeed essential. But if you force yourself beyond your endurance and strength, you must not be surprised if your heart muscles become dilated because they have lost their elasticity. Yet it is still possible to do something about such a condition and, to a certain extent, regeneration can be achieved, although it is much better to take note of the old proverb, ‘Prevention is better than cure.’

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