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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.

States of mind are not permanent. Their reflections upon the system are not permanent, generally speaking, though they can be cumulative. It is much easier to pass through such periods if names are not given to symptoms, and many people pass through many so-called diseases without ever being aware of it.