Brigham Young's office journal records: "Howard Egan called upon me in relation to Bro[ther] H. S. Sherman discontinuing his services on the western line with him. I told him Bro[ther] Shermans state of health required him to discontinue traveling that he might bestow more attention upon himself and use remedies to entirely cure himself of the piles and tumor he was afflicted with. Howard then left. I told Bro[ther] S. & S. Sherman yesterday that I had been obliged to use a syringe since my sickness in Nauvoo, and now I could not live months without using it; I believe the the [sic] frequent use of it has considerably benefitted my health as I am much better now than I have been for years. I enjoy my food much better that [sic] I used years ago. The use of the syringe strengthens my bowels I am persuaded that in nine cases out of ten the bowels become deranged before the stomach does, and the bowels being deranged soon affect the stomach. I charge the syringe frequently with composition sometimes I mix consecrated oil with it. I have sent for some good olive oil if it can be procured; for the oil the merchants import here is so unpleasant I cannot take it. Another good remedy for the piles is the grease that is attacked to the pizzle [sic] of pig that fat lying near the anus of the animal, this fat is particularly efficacious in the cure of the piles. I gave this remedy with the injections; or rather told my clerk David A. Calder to use these remedies, and he has not been sick since (48) and he was frequently away a few days sick with biliousness and piles. I have my own composition powder prepared it consist of Kyan [sic] pepper, ground ginger, cloves, barberry &c. I will here remark for the benefit of those who may read, that I feel it the duty of all men to take care of their health and use such medicinal remedies as are known to be good, I do not ask the Lord to do for me what I would not do for myself"
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Enemas made of a "composition mixed with consecrated oil"
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After olive oil has been consecrated it should not be used for any other purpose than for anointing and blessing.
Using an oil enema for constipation is very effective. Substances that work well for an enema include:
soap suds
sodium phosphate (saline)
milk and molasses
mineral oil
glycerin
Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate)
Using an oil enema for constipation is very effective. Substances that work well for an enema include:
soap suds
sodium phosphate (saline)
milk and molasses
mineral oil
glycerin
Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate)
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HUH. Looks like the prophet of the church disagrees with you about the use of consecrated oil. What does that mean? Which one of you is wrong?davedan wrote:After olive oil has been consecrated it should not be used for any other purpose than for anointing and blessing.
Using an oil enema for constipation is very effective. Substances that work well for an enema include:
soap suds
sodium phosphate (saline)
milk and molasses
mineral oil
glycerin
Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate)
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This is random but be careful with Epsom salt enemas for children. A 7 year old boy died a few years ago from one - his body absorbed too much magnesium. I like natural remedies and this warning stuck with me. Had no idea that could happen.
Okay, carry on!
Okay, carry on!
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What if Brigham had someone "anoint" him and someone "seal the anointing" and offered a blessing afterwards, would be ok for you?davedan wrote:After olive oil has been consecrated it should not be used for any other purpose than for anointing and blessing.
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Maybe this works best if the crown of your head is firmly situated in your a**.
I know people like that.
I know people like that.
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It comes from the Civil Defense training in the sixties.Obrien wrote:Maybe this works best if the crown of your head is firmly situated in your a**.
I know people like that.
As far as consecrated oil, it's for the sick...
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drop and cover!!! I remember those movies.
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I have to say I did not expect this response from you. I mean, calling a prophet out for misuse of consecrated oil.... you're on a slippery slope, friend. :-ssdavedan wrote:After olive oil has been consecrated it should not be used for any other purpose than for anointing and blessing.
Using an oil enema for constipation is very effective. Substances that work well for an enema include:
soap suds
sodium phosphate (saline)
milk and molasses
mineral oil
glycerin
Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate)
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I have heard of coffee enemas...something about it being a liver cleanse.
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For all the die hard Mormons, ^^^ is WITHOUT cream and sugar. And only after the coffee has COOLED.
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Is this part of the CIA/LDS torture program? =))
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Picture it - BY applying the syringe full of who-knows-what to you-know-where in an effort to stamp out the rising tide of piles and biliousness. That DOES sound like torture.Fiannan wrote:Is this part of the CIA/LDS torture program? =))
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Well it isn't as weird as what I have heard some weightlifters and boxers do to increase male hormone levels and cleanse their intestines. They will drink urine two or three times a week. The claim is that it works like a natural laxative.
But then if you have access to camels...
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But then if you have access to camels...
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[Insert Obrien's favorite curse word here]...my neighbor's camel peed last week. Now I'll have to wait til summer to get a bottle to treat my pimple.
ETA - for clarification, MY camel is a male, and we all know female camel urine is more potent than that of males.
ETA - for clarification, MY camel is a male, and we all know female camel urine is more potent than that of males.
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Obrien wrote:[Insert Obrien's favorite curse word here]...my neighbor's camel peed last week. Now I'll have to wait til summer to get a bottle to treat my pimple.
ETA - for clarification, MY camel is a male, and we all know female camel urine is more potent than that of males.
Wonder if that is true for humans: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/artic ... ecret.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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No thank you, I'll stay flabby and keep my dirty intestines.Fiannan wrote:Well it isn't as weird as what I have heard some weightlifters and boxers do to increase male hormone levels and cleanse their intestines. They will drink urine two or three times a week. The claim is that it works like a natural laxative.
But then if you have access to camels...
http://islamqa.info/en/83423" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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I am not sure how this works but this seems like a reasonable alternative:Jules wrote:No thank you, I'll stay flabby and keep my dirty intestines.Fiannan wrote:Well it isn't as weird as what I have heard some weightlifters and boxers do to increase male hormone levels and cleanse their intestines. They will drink urine two or three times a week. The claim is that it works like a natural laxative.
But then if you have access to camels...
http://islamqa.info/en/83423" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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In the context of the OP and where the oil went, as long as he was anointed on his head and not anywhere else, that's fine by me=== wrote:What if Brigham had someone "anoint" him and someone "seal the anointing" and offered a blessing afterwards, would be ok for you?davedan wrote:After olive oil has been consecrated it should not be used for any other purpose than for anointing and blessing.
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It used to be common practice to anoint, with oil, the sick or injured part of the afflicted person's body. If your eyes were affected, your eyes would be anointed. If your back was injured your back would be anointed. If your leg was lame it would be anointed. And, if you had hemorrhoids, well, you get the idea. It seems a reasonable practice to me, and it is something that I do in my own home with my own family. It is officially frowned upon by the current church hierarchy however.=== wrote:More wisdom from Brigham?
They used to anoint every part of our bodies in the temple, you know (and washed them too). But we are much more enlightened, sophisticated, and sensitive these days. So, now we are washed and anointed only symbolically.
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This thread topic... =))
Whether a self-proclaimed prophet says so or not.
I wish our church involved various healing arts - like aroma therapy, oils, acupressure, meditation/visualization, energy healing, etc.
There's so much to learn - but so much is wasted on worshipping false gods, imo.
It makes sense to use various oils for various purposes - on appropriate parts of the body.Jalden wrote:It used to be common practice to anoint, with oil, the sick or injured part of the afflicted person's body. If your eyes were affected, your eyes would be anointed. If your back was injured your back would be anointed. If your leg was lame it would be anointed. And, if you had hemorrhoids, well, you get the idea. It seems a reasonable practice to me, and it is something that I do in my own home with my own family. It is officially frowned upon by the current church hierarchy however.=== wrote:More wisdom from Brigham?
They used to anoint every part of our bodies in the temple, you know (and washed them too). But we are much more enlightened, sophisticated, and sensitive these days. So, now we are washed and anointed only symbolically.
Peace
Whether a self-proclaimed prophet says so or not.
I wish our church involved various healing arts - like aroma therapy, oils, acupressure, meditation/visualization, energy healing, etc.
There's so much to learn - but so much is wasted on worshipping false gods, imo.
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They should try Brigham's enema composition
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If I did anything when I get older I think I rather eat a robot
I wonder if dipping it in consecrated oil would make more effective?
I wonder if dipping it in consecrated oil would make more effective?