Electric and insulin shock treatments could be a step in the right direction. Although these treatments cannot strictly be termed natural methods, the principle behind them may be based on observations from life; for example, the shock brought on by a fright, an accident or other emotionally ’shocking’ experience can jolt a person back to reason.
A change of climate, environment and latitude, long walks and hikes, breathing exercises (especially diaphragm-breathing), physical training, singing, vocal breathing exercises, etc., are all beneficial and may help to change the patient’s mental outlook. Hydro-therapeutic treatments such as baths, cold or hot showers, Schlenz baths (see pages 433-6), underwater massage, walking or stamping in cold water, walking barefoot, also walking barefoot in the early morning when the dew is still on the grass, are further sources of help which can be employed according to the doctor’s advice and bearing in mind the individual’s needs.
In accordance with the patient’s condition, doctors and nurses
should try various approaches and watch and note the patient’s reactions to each treatment, however small the influence of the shock effect may be. Moreover, anything contributing to a happy atmosphere should be encouraged by the nursing staff, as physical therapy and cheerfulness alone can quite often work small miracles.
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