Bible Review V15: October 1916 - March 1918 - Iapsop.com

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1916 AN Esornmc CLINIC 89
sion,
and to insure secrecy as to the exact method and
measure of the medication in vogue. Whatever may have
been the original reason for this secrecy, it has worked
much harm, because of the lack of honor and wisdom in
many graduates. Ignorance and blunders have been concealed
and overlooked in order that the profession, as a
whole, might not be belittled in the eyes of the patrons
upon whose loyalty, the living and luxuries of doctors depend.
It is not necessary to suggest to Esoterists that Truth
is more essential in the conduct of human affairs, than
professional courtesy; and that the writer ignores the
demand of the last in her desire to reveal the former.
All Esoterists believe in a ruling power- within selfhence
the origin of the word, "Esoteric."
When because
of accident, adverse circumstances, or neglect, health is
disturbed, such believers naturally turn to that Divine
Power for relief.
What are the requisites for the maintenance of a normal,
physical body, therefore for its restoration?
Upon this we are agreed-pure, fresh air,nigh tand day,
such exercise as will call into reasonable activity every
part of the body, rest, and wholesome food and drink.
How many Esoterists seek relief first within these essentials
when discordant conditions manifest themselves?
Were this the unvarying rule, seldom would our believers
need professional advice; but being more on less subject
to the psychic influences that swarm about us, apprehension
overpowers Self-rule in many cases; and, wholy
forgetful of the superiority of the relief at hand, the
nearest M. D. is usually consulted.
Were every graduate physician and surgeon an able
and honest man or woman, with a thoro education, wide
experience and well-developed intuitions, small harm
would result; as the majority of these applicants for help