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This program is for stroke victims, accident victims, surgical complications after surgery, or "M.D." / "M.S." type problems. Any time there is a surgery, a dental procedure, an automobile accident, or an injury or trauma (electrical disturbance to the nerves) to the body from any source there is a physical shock to the nervous system. This causes a continuing electrical disruption to the nervous system. This must be removed, even if the trauma was years ago, if repair is to take place. Otherwise, the herbs have a very difficult time doing their job.

Externally apply the liquid herbs (listed under "Liquid Herbs to be Applied Daily", below) to the body, one after the other, along the pathways described below:

Have the person lie on the stomach. Start at the last cervical vertebra (neck bone) or the "bump" where the last cervical vertebra meets the first back vertebra on the trunk of the body.

A. Apply each liquid herb up onto the neck and onto the scalp, all the way to the top of the head.

B. Apply the liquid herb all the way down the spine (about the width of the hand) to the tip of the coccyx (tail bone). Then apply over one of the buttocks and down one of the legs. When you get to the area behind the knee, go to one side as this is a rather sensitive area. Then continue down the leg (calf) to the heel and then to the middle of the foot. From there run the liquid herb to the end of each toe. Then do the same to the other leg.

C. Apply the liquid herb in front of the ear and behind the ear, then down the neck and out to the shoulder. Then apply down the back of the arm to the elbow, then down the back of the forearm to the middle of the palm. From there run the liquid herb to the end of each finger.

D. Apply the liquid herb to the top of the head on the scalp, then go forward and down to the tip of the nose. Take care not to get into the eyes as intense stinging can occur. No permanent damage would occur, but it should be flushed with water. Time and patience are the best remedies after flushing.

Repeat this procedure each day until trauma is removed and the nervous system is repaired (this can take one month or longer in some cases) and/or until complete, normal use of the area returns. It has been observed that a pain may shoot down to the foot or hand or up to the head, or you may feel as if static electricity is coming out at the ends of the application to the fingers, toes or head, or you may observe the towel or sheet you are lying on is full of static electricity. This is simply the electrical disturbance or trauma that has been stored in the body and is now leaving. This is a very positive indication and when it no longer happens you know the system is ready to actively repair itself (because the stored trauma has been removed)

Put Vitamin E (from natural source 100 or 400 i.u. capsules) on first if the skin is sensitive.

• Arnica is used to remove physical trauma and shock from the nervous system (use a smaller amount than the other herbs).

• Peppermint Oil is oxygenating.

• Herbal Adjustment Combination improves circulation.

• B.&N.C.-W (Brain and Nerve Cocktail) Combination restores nerve function.

• Ol’ Number 11 Combination repairs all tissues of the body.

• Peanut Oil restores the insulation to the nerves.

When using anything new on the body (soap, shampoo, herbs, etc.) always put a little on the skin as a test for how your body reacts to it. Wait a few minutes and if no reaction occurs, then proceed. There is nothing in the herbs that would cause an allergic reaction, however there is always the possibility of an atypical reaction. This is a reaction to your specific body, to a substance and not typical to others.

If you get any of the herbs into your eyes or on private areas they will cause a stinging or burning or a cooling sensation that is very strong. No permanent damage is done, but the discomfort is very real. Flushing with water helps, do not panic and remain calm. Peace will return.

For daily internal supplementation of the entire body and specifically to supplement the nervous system, see the H.R.G. Library materials on Feel Better.

If "epilepsy" type problems are present, see the H.R.G. Library materials on Seizures and Epilepsy Type Problems.