a pack.

And yet the explanation is very simple, rational and logical.

In limiting packs, in case of inflammation, to the inflamed part only,
the blood current would be directed mainly to the one place, and the
excretion of autotoxins from the body would only occur in the inflamed
place. The blood would carry all diseased matter principally to the
diseased spot and deposit it there. The inflamed organ would thus be
burdened with work which it simply would not be able to perform. The
effect is far otherwise when the pressure of blood into the diseased
part is moderated, if the dissolution and excretion of the matter that
causes the disease, takes place, not in one spot only, but is
distributed over the entire body. If the entire skin comes into action,
the entire body participates in the healing process. In biological
hygienic-dietetic practice it is, consequently, not sufficient to treat
the one diseased organ only. In all diseases _the co-operation of the
entire body in a general treatment, remains the main issue of the
biological, hygienic therapy_. It regards the human body, as so often
stated, purely as a unit, and knows neither specialist nor special
cures. This is the key to its success.

IMPORTANT GENERAL ADVICE.

For use in packs take coarse, previously used and loosely woven linen,
which readily absorbs water and clings closely to the body.

After each pack the linen must be rinsed well and boiled and the woollen
material or blanket must be thoroughly aired. From time to time the
woollen covering must be washed, or chemically cleaned, if possible.

Raw silk is an excellent substitute for linen. It clings well to the
body, does not cause any discomfort, and has an excellent absorbing
quality for water and other substances.

The proper application of the pack is of course of great importance.
Adults can easily apply many of the packs without assistance, but
generally speaking a third person is necessary, whether in the case of
children or patients. It is consequently advisable for every mother to
become thoroughly familiar with the methods of applying packs, and she
should always have the necessary material on hand. It should be cut to
the proper size, and there should be duplicates of each piece for the
necessary changes. The approximate measurements for adults are:

=Width= =Length=
Neck pack 5" 40" to 60"
Shoulder pack