Explanation of Chart No. 8

The thumb of the right hand pushes under the sternum, at the tip of the xiphoid process, in an upward direction toward the left shoulder. Then it follows all along under the floating ribs, moving over little by little, until all spastic sore spots are released under the stomach.

In this way all the chest muscles are released and relieved of spastic action.

In many previous charts I show the side of the hand or the tips of the fingers pushing under the floating ribs for that same purpose, where the tension is not too great.

Sometimes the little finger alone has to be used because there is not enough room under the the xiphoid process or under the ribs. The contact seems to give best response closest to the under surface of the ribs. The little finger of the operator seems to lend itself best for this purpose, as it can reach further up than the larger fingers. This has been found to give marvelous results where mere hand application, using all the finger tips, did not register sufficient response.

FIGURE 1: After the left side is polarized, the right side is treated in a similar way to balance the diaphragm on both sides. This can all be done by standing at the patient's right side. In this way the positive right hand is under the diaphragm, and the negative left hand is on the shoulder as before, except that it is on the right shoulder this time, and the thumb in the region of the liver lifts toward the right shoulder.

This dual polarity application is good therapy for the three vital functions of respiration, circulation and digestion; all of which are necessary to maintain life in the body. The true value of this therapy will be realized when it is thoroughly understood and properly applied.

These two polarity applications can be alternated with the work on the negative pole at the toes, because the currents from above must be able to flow through for best and permanent results. Neuter [Neutral] - Positive - Negative - seems to be the sequence of procedure in these cases. A little time spent on each field of the body gives best results without overdoing at any one pole. As soon as good response is obtained at any pole, proceed to the next one.

Favorable response of the vital life force that the doctor is working with may be manifested in any one or all of the following ways: Relaxation of the tissue under contact, sighing as a sign of relief, yawning, perspiring and a generally relaxed feeling. It is the life energy in the body, in the tissues and fields, which responds like an intelligent and grateful person who has been helped to accomplish a difficult task.