Excerpt from Neurypnology; Or, the Rationale of Nervous Sleep, Considered in Relation With Animal Magnetism: Illustrated by Numerous Cases of Its Successful Application, in the Relief and Cure of Disease
The next most important point for consideration is, the fact of all the phenomena being consecutive. We have thus the extremes of insensibility, and exalted sensibility, of rigidity and mobility, at different stages, and these merging into each other by the most imperceptible gradations, or in the most abrupt manner, according to the mode of treating the patient. It is no unusual thing for different parties to be testing, or calling for tests, for the opposite con détiens; at the same instant of time. These, of course, are incompatible, but, at a certain stage, the transi tions from torpor of all the senses, and catalep tiform rigidity, to the most exalted sensibility, and ?accidity of muscle, may be effected almost with the celerity of thought, even by so slight a cause as a breath of air directed against the part. If left at rest it will speedily merge back again, and thus those un acquainted with such peculiarities, will be continually liable to think they discover discrepancies, which, however, only originate from their imperfect know ledge of the subject just as an unskilful manipulator will be ready to suppose, from his different results, that the observations of other chemists have been erroneous.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book offers a compelling and insightful exploration of a controversial topic, hypnotism, that captivated the scientific community in the 19th century. The author, a practicing physician, details the origins of his own investigations into hypnotism, tracing his journey from skepticism to convinced advocate. He distinguishes his method, which he calls Neuro-Hypnotism, from traditional animal magnetism, or mesmerism, claiming his approach is simpler, faster, and more reliable. The author meticulously outlines the mechanics of his method, emphasizing the crucial role of fixed attention and visual focus in inducing the hypnotic state, and providing a detailed examination of the resulting physiological and psychological effects. He argues that hypnotism can be a valuable therapeutic tool, capable of alleviating a range of ailments, including nervous disorders, paralysis, and even epilepsy. The author's meticulous research and detailed documentation of his experiments, including case studies and observations, offer a fascinating glimpse into the scientific exploration of hypnotism in its nascent stages, providing valuable historical insights into a field that continues to fascinate and challenge us today. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332239221_0
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