| ELECTRO - THERAPEUTICS The healing power of electricity. By: W.E. Davis |
| BOOK REVIEW |
Well over 100 years ago, the curative power of electricity had been realized by millions around the world. It
was used by the leading physicians in this country and Europe. Those who advocated the use of electricity in
the United States were Hammond, Rockwell, Beard, Morgan, Garrett, Galloway and Bolles. In England,
Athouse and Reynolds; DuBois, Raymond, Becquerel, Duchene and Apostoli in France and Remark, Meyer,
Bendeict, Erb and Helmhotz in Germany.
In the cure of disease by electricity, the most important point to be considered is the selection of the proper
apparatus. The galvanic battery produces the direct current upon which we rely upon for decomposing morbid
growths such as, calcareous deposits about the joints, stones in the bladder, tumors and nodes. It is also
used for skin diseases.
Electro-magnetic or Faradic batteries were used to induce currents which utilized negative and positive
polarities to bring about health.
The following are some reasons for using electricity: first, it is the life-giving element homogenous with the vital
force of man. Second, its action is not dependent upon the stomach, but is instantly appropriate. Third, it can
be regulated to any required power, concentrated or diffused; by it acting and re-acting energies, it will
penetrate deep-seated organs and parts and remove obstructions inaccessible to all other agencies.
It has been established that electricity can now be employed by scientifically adjusted applications, in the radial
care of disease, even where the organism is of the most delicate, weak or nervous character. Diseases which
have resisted all that could be otherwise done, have vanished and the invalid restored to life by the usefulness
through the use of electricity.
A few arguments for the electricity is: first, it is a pleasant cure, second, it is applicable to the most varied
evidences of diseases, third, there is simplicity in the method of application, fourth, it is inexpensive and lastly,
the relief given the stomach and organs of digestion in the freedom from side effects are indispensable.
There are a number of methods by which local applications can be applied. Central applications are made by
using one pole, or electrode, over the pit of the stomach, beneath the lower end of the sternum or breast
bone. This point is a great new center from which radiate nerves to supply the diaphragm, stomach, spleen,
liver, kidneys, mesentery, spermatic and uterine organs. No method of application exceeds or equals this in
utility, nor can be so many important organs be reached by any other process.
According to the method of application, electricity may act as a stimulant, a sedative, a tonic which builds up
the organism or a caustic which breaks down the tissues. It can gradually disp-erse tumors. This is often
obtained in benign or non-malignant growths. It is also an alterative agent which properly gives special value
to it therapeutically.
In cancerous formations, it is advisable to dissipate or break down the tumor at the point where the specific
virus is concentrated.
Electricity possess such a control over the nerves and muscular systems that it is of more value than any other
agent. A current of electricity sent through the nerves of any part of the body will cause contraction of the
muscles governed by these nerves.
In electricity we have at our command an agent, pleasant, efficient, reliable and prompt in relief of
derangement. Properly applied, it is of all remedies the most valuable and efficient in the control of abnormal
conditions. It animates every part, it vitalizes every part and harmonizes the whole; and in every cases where
there is no lesion or destruction of the parts, and the system is not worn out by age or excess, and a sufficient
amount of vitality remains for reaction, a speedy and permanent cure may be effected.
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