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Now. There are groups of symptoms which are given names. The names help physicians to categorize and treat, but the names are also dangerous when they are used as labels.

The body is always in a state of changing. By labeling a group of symptoms you add to their idea of permanence, and give a name to certain aspects of bodily activity, distinguishing them from other activities and therefore giving them rather dangerous focus. They are seen as apart from other bodily activities and gain prominence.

If however his treatment involves drugs, these may further upset the inner processes, causing further imbalances. These imbalances may be labeled with a name also. Ruburt’s symptoms would therefore be called arthritic, since they fit into that category, so named. To concentrate upon the term however is dangerous, for it gives a specific identity or implies a state of permanence to a group of varying and impermanent symptoms.

The label often helps the individual adopt the position or role of a “sick person”, in quotes, rather than of a well person momentarily indisposed. This should answer more deeply the questions that you asked me.