408 MAGNETISM. 



minutes, then pass the ends of the fingers lightly over the cheek, 

 from right to left. 



In ooils; magnetize when the inflammation begins. 



For a felon, make passes along the arm as far as the extremity 

 of the finger, and after lingering a moment there draw off quickly 

 from the end. 



The action of magnetism is upon the whole system. It assists 

 the efforts which nature is constantly making to banish from the 

 system whatever is injurious or unwholesome. Its re-establishment 

 of a sound and healthy equilibrium is especially soothing, and when 

 there is a deficiency of vital essence in any of the organs it strength- 

 ens by imparting that essence. It quiets the nerves, restores sleep 

 and appetite, relieves pain, abates swellings and imparts cheerful- 

 ness and tranquility even in the case of those organic and hered- 

 itary diseases which it cannot cure. 



In magnetizing for diseases, we summarize the following direc- 

 tions: 



1. In all local affections, accumulate and concentrate the cur- 

 rent upon the part and afterwards draw it off towards the extremi- 

 ties. The pain may be increased at first, but it will finally be 

 soothed away by drawing off. 



2. The fingers gathered to a point concentrate the action upon 

 the part to which they are directed. 



3. For all chronic and acute diseases and surgical operations, 

 except in the case of rheumatism, bruises and burns and similar 

 local affections, magnetize the whole system in the regular way and 

 induce sleep. The magnetic lethargy will prove highly restorative 

 and refreshing. 



