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a position to prove by numerous examples — that what are 

 considered the most deadly microbes in connection with 

 various forms of disease can be entirely ignored, where a 

 rational form of cure is adopted, and no medicine what- 

 ever need be given to the patient ; the cure being more 

 effectual, arid the system at the same time is given 

 greater vitality — as opposed to the weakening, and not 

 seldom destructive, effects of medicine. 



What then becomes of the deadly microbes ? Being 

 simply an evidence, and not the " origin " of disease, they 

 have no power for ill in the face of the healthy tissue 

 established under a naturally regenerative system of cure. 

 They are expelled both through the resumption of its 

 normal action by that wonderful health preserver, the 

 skin; and by the usual processes of worn-out matter 

 passing off by the alimentary system. My final proposition 

 in relation to bees will show what momentous changes can 

 be created by developing a new condition of vitality. 



Now, if microbes were the " origin " of disease, such 

 cures would be impossible. It is, however, evident from 

 the facts I present both now and hereafter, that micro- 

 organisms are solely the " effect " of disease ; though they 

 may be, and often are, a cause of infection where a 

 lowered vitality affords them encouragement. 



New Light on a Dark Subject. 



I am now presenting my readers with a number of 

 propositions in regard to the origin, general develop- 

 ment, and treatment of foul brood, from a thoroughly 

 practical stand-point; placing on record only such state- 

 ments as are supported by sound experience. 



I. — The Origin of Foul Brood is found in a fermenting mass 

 of neglected dead animal matter and excretions, combined with the 



