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to treat
use water
see page
6. sores, impetigo,
ringworm of skin
or scalp, cradle cap,
pimples
scrub with soap
and clean water
201, 202, 205,
211, 215
7. infected wounds,
abscesses, boils
hot soaks
or compresses
88, 202
8. stiff, sore muscles
and joints
hot compresses
102, 173, 174
9. strains and sprains
the first day: soak
joint in cold water;
then use hot soaks
102
10. itching, burning,
or weeping irritations
of the skin
cold compresses 193,194
11. minor burns
hold in cold water
at once
96
12. sore throat or tonsillitis gargle with warm
salt water
309
13. acid, lye, dirt, or
irritating substance
in eye
flood eye with
cool water at once,
and continue for
30 minutes
219
14. stuffed up nose
sniff salt water
164
15. constipation,
hard stools
drink lots of water
(also, enemas are
safer than laxatives,
but do not overuse)
15, 126
16. cold sores or
fever blisters
hold ice on blister
for 1 hr. at first sign
232
In each of the above cases (except pneumonia) when water is used correctly, often
medicines are not needed. In this book you will find many suggestions for ways of
healing without need for medicine. Use medicines only when absolutely necessary.