The following compilation presents a comprehensive list of case studies involving the application of Spectro-Chrome therapy, extracted from the Spectro-Chrome magazine, a publication edited by Dinshah P. Ghadiali. These cases span several years, primarily from 1922 to 1939, as evidenced by the provided page ranges and specific dates mentioned within the document. This period reflects the early and most active years of Spectro-Chrome promotion and application, following its formal introduction by Ghadiali in 1920. The cases are predominantly documented in the “Attuned Red Wave”, “Attuned Indigo Wave”, “Red 1937”, “Scarlet 1933”, “Lemon 1933” and “Blue 1938” sections of the magazine, indicating a focus on specific color wave applications during those periods. The cases are taken from the magazine issues from the range of pages 844-854, 902-922, 989-1009, 2005-2025, 2269-2292 and 2416-2431.
These case studies offer a glimpse into the practical application of Spectro-Chrome therapy across a wide variety of ailments. They include reports from both medical professionals, such as physicians and surgeons, and lay practitioners, highlighting the diverse range of individuals who embraced this novel therapeutic approach. The reports often detail the specific color waves used, the areas of application, the duration of treatment, and the observed outcomes. It is important to note that the terminology used reflects the medical understanding and language of the time, and some diagnoses or treatment approaches may differ significantly from contemporary medical practices.
The cases are organized based on the primary color wave employed, providing a structured overview of the therapeutic applications of each color in the Spectro-Chrome spectrum. This organization allows for an examination of the purported efficacy of specific colors in addressing particular health conditions, as understood by the practitioners of that era. Additionally, the inclusion of anecdotes and testimonials within the case reports provides insight into the personal experiences and perspectives of both practitioners and patients. The years covered in the document represent a period of great enthusiasm and experimentation with Spectro-Chrome therapy.
It is crucial to approach these case studies with a historical lens, recognizing that medical knowledge and practices have evolved considerably since the early 20th century. While these cases are presented as successful applications of Spectro-Chrome therapy, they should not be interpreted as definitive medical evidence by today’s standards. Rather, they serve as a historical record of a specific therapeutic approach and its perceived effectiveness during a particular time period, offering valuable insight into the evolution of alternative healing modalities. The cases also highlight the importance of patient adherence to dietary and lifestyle recommendations, underscoring the holistic approach advocated by Spectro-Chrome therapy.
RED SPECTRUM (INFRA-RED)
Scarlet:
- Amenorrhea:(p. 835) Three Tonations and Ratio became normal along with regular menstruation. (Scarlet)
- Dysmenorrhea:(p. 2422) Woman, 22, suffering from Painful Menstruation, so severe that she went into Convulsions. Only one Tonation of Scarlet and she had no more trouble.
- Labor:(p. 2287) Aquila M.’s daughter was tonated for 2 months before her baby was born (this being her first child). The last week Scarlet was used three times. After Labor started, Scarlet was used again and then she was taken to Hospital. She went through well and in much shorter time than expected.
- Placental Retention:(p. 2286) The Recorder reported a woman developed a severe case of Hemorrhoids. Before the birth of her baby and after they were much worse; only a part of the Placenta came away… 15 minutes after 1/4-hour of Scarlet was irradiated, the remaining pieces of the Placenta were expelled without trouble.
- Low Blood Pressure:(p. 2426) Set this case right in seven days. (Purple 4 and 18 alternating, Scarlet)
Magenta:
- Sick Canary:(p. 2005) Sarah C. reported a sick canary. After using 2 Magenta and 2 Orange Tonations, it was able to fly.
- Heart Disorder:(p. 2270) James P. reported his case of Heart Disorder… within the short time of approximately 4 weeks, he seemed to be on the road to recovery.
- Tachycardia:(p. 2289) M. L., 63, Kardoscil 130, Spiroscil 37. Used Turquoise Systemic and Purple on Area 4. After fourth Tonation, Kardoscil went down to 100 and Spiroscil to 30. Orange used on Area 17 and Kardoscil went to 78 and Spiroscil to 17. Now using Lemon Systemic and Magenta on Areas 4 and 18.
- Heart Disorder:(p. 2291) A. S., 57, Heart Disorder. Heart was so fast and jumpy that it could scarcely be counted. Had been taking drugs for 2 years. Had to sit up during the night for several hours to find relief. After taking Spectro-Chrome, Magenta on Area 4 and Green Systemic, had only 2 minor attacks.
- Headache:(p. 2421) Louis S.’s wife had severe Headache and was unable to talk; Kardoscil was 50, Spiroscil 12. One Tonation of Magenta and not at Favor Time was all that was necessary.
- Heart Disorder and Stomach Disorder:(p. 2286) Anna H. used Purple for Heart Palpitation in her brother. Scarlet, Magenta and Yellow for Stomach Disorder also in him.
Orange:
- Constipation:(p. 848) In case of Constipation in a woman of 54; none could do anything, medicine could do nothing; he gave Orange an 8-9-10-11.
- Cramps from Green Apples:(p. 849) Relieved in 20 minutes. (Orange)
- Stomach Disorder :(p. 851) Rose M. had a man come to her with Stomach Disorder of about 20 years standing. He was also very constipated. Orange was given to him at once and he was relieved.
- Prostate Trouble:(p. 907) A gentleman had trouble in prostate. Took 8 tonations, felt better. Now 3 months, had 40 tonations. (Orange)
- Abdominal Pain and Arthritis:(p. 910) For years, I had a wonderful digestive track, but my Area 8 troubled me for 20 years I had much distress and spells of gas caused it. I used to carry on a month with spells. Spectro-Chrome removed my distress. I also had a sort of Arthritis; an attack in the wrist; it is gone too. (Orange)
- Hemorrhage from Lung:(p. 2018) Orange 4-5-17, sealed in five minutes, right in one week.
- Indigestion and Gas:(p. 2024) Josephine S. spoke of the merits of Orange for Indigestion and gas formation.
- Stomach Disorder:(p. 2286) Gertrude R. suffered for 1¼ years from Stomach Disorder. Had 3 Blood Transfusions. Has been using Spectro-Chrome Yellow which is causing much pain. Suggested to try Green. (Orange)
- Chicken Pox:(p. 2280) Jessie N. reported a case of Chicken Pox. She used Orange to bring out the spots, then Green, Turquoise, Blue and Indigo.
- Pain in Back:(p. 2290) Stephen L. asked for advice. He hurt his back and now his hands are like dead. Alice B. suggested Orange, the Deputy suggested Yellow and Orange alternated with Magenta on Area 4.
- Dog Diarrhea):(p. 2427) Harry O.’s dog had Diarrhoea: Tonated with Turquoise and dog was restored to normal condition. (Orange)
ORANGE-YELLOW-GREEN (INFRA-GREEN)
- Gall Bladder Disorder, Constipation, and Pain=:(p. 2010) Elvira B. said she used all the Colors on the Infra-Green for Gall Bladder Disorder and Constipation that had been in existence for 45 years.
- Stomach Ulcer:(p. 2012) Ida B. has been tonating a girl since last Spring… Another case given by Ida B. was that of a man of 54, who had an Ulcer in his Stomach. He was advised to have an operation immediately. Instead he used Spectro-Chrome Green, Lemon, Orange and Magenta and is feeling much better now.
- Open Sores:(p. 2012) Ida B. has been tonating a girl since last Spring. This girl had open Sores on the Abdomen… Green was used for 2 weeks, Lemon for 3 weeks, then Orange. She keeps rotating over and over again on these Colors. She also lives upto the Rational Food Of Man quite well. Magenta too is used on Area 4.
- Stomach Disorder:(p. 2286) Gertrude R. suffered for 1¼ years from Stomach Disorder. Had 3 Blood Transfusions. Has been using Spectro-Chrome Yellow which is causing much pain. Suggested to try Green.
- Burns:(p. 2017) Clemens M. P. Neumann, the Deputy of First St. Louis Missouri Planet said, “I tonated many cases and took part in many Spectro-Chrome activities. I had a case of a boy who had a third degree Burn.
- Paralysis:(p. 2017) Frank S. Burns, Delegate of First Milwaukee Wisconsin Planet, said, “It is a pleasure and a privilege to speak here. I have used Spectro-Chrome since 1934 and have good and sufficient reasons for affiliating with the work. I had conditions to contend for 11 years; now 14 years. My son developed Muscular Spasticism.
- Asthma, Hay Fever, Bronchial Disorders, and Neuritis:(p. 2017) Elisabeth Geyer of Detroit, Michigan, said, “I wish you could have been at the Detroit meeting. Upto one year ago, my family spent I think thousands of dollars in Doctor’s bills. I had for many years Asthma, Hay Fever, Bronchial Disorders.
- Carbuncle:(p. 2018) Joseph Hesselmeier said, “I had bad Eyes. I used Spectro-Chrome for 6 weeks and was normalated. I had last Spring a Carbuncle.
- Rheumatism:(p. 2018) Walter Weinbrecht said, ‘I purchased a Spectro-Chrome recently. That Green works! My mother had Rheumatism; she was working too much.
- Female Disorder and Kidney Stones:(p. 2018) Elizabeth Geers said, ‘‘I had my Spectro-Chrome in 1934 July. They had advised an operation on my mother, but she used Spectro-Chrome and in 3 months, she was fine! My father also used Spectro-Chrome; I have 3 children under 6 and they all use Spectro-Chrome.
- Cancer and Paralysis:(p. 2280) Alfons M. reported a case of Cancer and Paralysis. Could not walk, was sick 2 years. Has been using Yellow on Areas 8, 9, 10 for 2 weeks and now walks.
- Stomach Disorder, Constipation and Amenorrhea:(p. 2280) Elisabeth G. reported a woman with Ulcer of the Stomach. Constipated, very nervous and Menstruation had stopped. Had 3 Tonations of Green. Constipation is better and Menstruation restored.
- Stomach Disorder and Leaky Heart:(p. 2286) Amy R.’s nephew had a Leaky Heart and Stomach Disorder; Four Tonations of Lemon were used. Is much better.
- General Weakness:(p. 2287) Jennie M.’s husband was sick for 3 or 4 years. Perspired very easily, was weak and tired. He used, Green, Orange and Magenta.
- Arthritis:(p. 2280) Irene K. said her mother had been in bed 1 year with Arthritis and suffered untold agony; she was being fed then through a glass tube milk and eggs and Backelim was almost impossible. She had no use of her Body whatever. Since using Spectro-Chrome, she is well and has no pain at all. She tonated her with Green in the morning and Red in the evening and they are so thankful for the help given. They are on Rational Food Of Man. She also had a severe Head Cold; she had 1 Tonation of Lemon and after 4 hours all trouble was gone.
- Hemorrhage:(p. 2285) Ida A. said she had a Hemorrhage, fainted and fell on the floor; was later found by her husband. A Medical Doctor was called and she was given Injections of Iron which made her ill. After 3 or 4 days, the Doctor wanted to operate. He called for 8 days. Each call meant more Pills and more Medicine. Her husband was advised to call her relatives and friends as she could only live a short time. In the meantime, her husband was studying the Spectro-Chrome Home Guide and also beginning to realize that the Medicine was doing her no good. So he tried Spectro-Chrome.
- Labor:(p. 2287) Aquila M.’s daughter was tonated for 2 months before her baby was born (this being her first child), with Yellow, Green and Magenta.
YELLOW SPECTRUM (LEMON-ORANGE-YELLOW)
- Eczema in a Baby:(p. 848) In two weeks, everything returned to natural condition and there were no patches. At the end of three weeks, all cleared except the arms; he was digging in the arms, but Turquoise removed the trouble; the normalation was finally made with Lemon.
- Constipation:(p. 2012) Ida B. has been tonating a girl since last Spring. This girl had open Sores on the Abdomen. At first she had Swollen Knees also. This was very painful. The Medical Doctors could not help her. After the Sores on her legs opened she had relief. After using Spectro-Chrome these sores began to heal, but Ida B. used Attuned Color Waves that would cause them to stay open until they could heal from the inside. This is starting now and the girl looks and feels much better. Green was used for 2 weeks, Lemon for 3 weeks, then Orange. She keeps rotating over and over again on these Colors.
- Stiff Neck:(p. 2005) The Recorder reported a case of Stiff Neck which was normalated with 1 Tonation of Lemon.
- Eye Strain:(p. 2005) Also a case of Eye Strain which was corrected with Indigo tonations. (Lemon)
- Constipation, Low Heart, Bronchial Trouble:(p. 2005) Norris E. DeC. reported a woman with Constipation, Low Heart and Bronchial Trouble. She cannot use Yellow, so uses Lemon; Green is helpful also.
- Knife Wound and Thorn Injury:(p. 2005) A man had a knife wound which was very Sore and was under care of Medical Doctor for 1 month before it healed. He later had a thorn in his knee and used Spectro-Chrome. Green Tonations healed it very quickly. (Lemon)
- Inflamed Ankle:(p. 2005) A woman’s ankle was very red and inflamed. She used 3 Turquoise and 3 Lemon Tonations, also Magenta. She was better in 7 days.
- Threatened Appendicitis:(p. 907) When Mr. Mueller spoke about threatened appendicitis, I made some notes. How about eating salt? (Lemon)
- Dry Catarrh:(p. 2289) Frank S., 9, Dry Catarrh; could not breathe properly through nose for 4 years. Green, Lemon and Yellow Systemic. Now can breathe well.
- Head Noises:(p. 2289) John P., 41, Head Noises; Green, Lemon, Yellow Systemic and Magenta on Area 4. Excellent results, ordered own Equipment.
- Melancholia:(p. 2289) Mary F., 54, Melancholia, took overdose of sleeping tablets, but was brought back to life. Green, Yellow Systemic and Magenta on Area 4 for 1 month; now is normal.
- Dyspnea:(p. 2289) Lydia S., 26, could not breathe well; tightness across chest. Green, Lemon, Orange Systemic and Magenta on Area 4 gave good results.
- Skin Rash:(p. 2289) Cyril S., 7, was sent home sick from school. Medical Doctor gave him pills, which made him break out all over his body by the next day. The Doctor ordered them to throw the pills away. A week later, Spectro-Chrome was used. Green Systemic, Yellow on Areas 8, 9, 10 used. Back to school now again, in 1 week.
- Eczema:(p. 2290) William T. Whole family is feeling very well now. Boy of 4 had bad Eczema. All healed now; used Lemon, Yellow Systemic and Magenta (mostly Lemon).
- Mastoiditis:(p. 2290) Marie C. Nephew 5, hurt his knee. Green 3 days started moving knee; then changed to Lemon. O. K. now. Sister-in-law always felt as if Mastoid was bothering her since she used Spectro-Chrome.
- Arthritis:(p. 2290) Joseph W. reported that his Arthritis gave him no pain anymore.
- General Rundown Condition, Catarrh:(p. 2290) Anna V. has Equipment 3 years; had general rundown condition. Now is well and feels that Rational Food Of Man system is very important. Used Green, Lemon and Indigo for husband’s Prostate Gland trouble. Good results. Treated a friend for Catarrh with Lemon and Turquoise; now is well.
- Sebaceous Cyst:(p. 2290) Carrie M. removed a piece of hardened sebaceous matter (like kernel of rice) from beneath her eye with Green systemic only. (Lemon)
- Mucous Colitis:(p. 2290) Marie C. used from Green down to Red and also Indigo for Mucous Colitis with excellent results. Followed proper Food.
- Back Injury:(p. 2290) Stephen L. asked for advice. He hurt his back and now his hands are like dead. Alice B. suggested Orange, the Deputy suggested Yellow and Orange alternated with Magenta on Area 4.
- Cough:(p. 2290) Anna B. gained in weight since using Spectro-Chrome. Husband, 48, had bad Cough. Turquoise and Lemon; now entirely right.
- Arsenic Poisoning and Heart Disorder:(p. 2291) The Recorder reported her own case of Arsenic Poisoning with resultant Heart Disorder 4 years ago. Used Green only for 1 month, then slowed heart action with Purple. Perfectly normal heart now, whereas the Medical Doctors ‘said the heart would never be normal again! (Lemon)
- Heart Palpitation:(p. 2291) Anna H. used Purple for Heart Palpitation in her brother. Scarlet, Magenta and Yellow for Stomach Disorder also in him.
- Epilepsy:(p. 2291) Anna H. had an epileptic girl; 2 Tonations and she felt much better and had no more attacks since using Spectro-Chrome. (Lemon)
- Tumor on Arm:(p. 2422) Aurelia G. had a lump on her Arm the size of a nickel for the past twelve years and used Lemon Systemic about six weeks and it is entirely gone.
- Anal Rigidity:(p. 2285) Rudolph S. reported his daughter was born with a Tight Rectum. The Medical Doctor in charge suggested an operation; Back elim was very painful. Yellow was used for 2 weeks and the child is all right now.
- Athlete’s Foot:(p. 2421) Otto T. suffering from Athlete’s Foot found that one Yellow and 4 Tonations of Lemon cleared the Disorder.
GREEN SPECTRUM (GREEN-TURQUOISE-BLUE)
- Burns:(p. 833) She thought of Grace Shirlow then, how she was normalated without complications. (Green)
- Appendicitis:(p. 834) It relieved others. (Green)
- Failure Case – Hydrocephalus:(p. 2290) Boy blind and with Water Head (Hydrocephalus) for 4½ years: Two Tonations of Spectro-Chrome failed to normalate, so they stopped Tonations!!! (Green)
- Blood Poison and Gangrene:(p. 2290) Ida B. used Spectro-Chrome on father all Summer. Blood Poison from a rust scratch and had Gangrene in toe from horse stepping on it. Medical Doctor wanted to amputate. She put him on Spectro-Chrome and it healed beautifully. Had Indigo for Pain, then Green, Lemon, Turquoise and Magenta to heal.
- Eczema:(p. 2290) Used Lemon, Yellow Systemic and Magenta (mostly Lemon). (Green)
- Knee Injury:(p. 2290) Marie C. Nephew 5, hurt his knee. Green 3 days started moving knee; then changed to Lemon.
- Prostatitis:(p. 2290) Used Green, Lemon and Indigo for husband’s Prostate Gland trouble. Good results.
- Catarrh:(p. 2290) Treated a friend for Catarrh with Lemon and Turquoise; now is well. (Green)
- Mucous Colitis:(p. 2290) Marie C. used from Green down to Red and also Indigo for Mucous Colitis with excellent results.
- Arsenic Poisoning with Resultant Heart Disorder:(p. 2291) The Recorder reported her own case of Arsenic Poisoning with resultant Heart Disorder 4 years ago. Used Green only for 1 month, then slowed heart action with Purple.
- Infected Tonsils:(p. 2286) Jessie N. reported a boy with infected Tonsils, Green and Indigo were used.
- Chicken Pox:(p. 2280) Jessie N. reported a case of Chicken Pox. She used Orange to bring out the spots, then Green, Turquoise, Blue and Indigo.
- Warts:(p. 2280) Selma V. tonated with Turquoise a Cold Sore for about 15 minutes, during which time her hand (which had a Wart on it) was also exposed to the Turquoise Atcowa. Both the Cold Sore and the Wart disappeared. Another Affiliate had a similar experience with Warts.
- Pain and Swelling from a Fall:(p. 2280) Elisabeth G. reported a boy fell down an embankment, about 10 feet. His face and knees were swollen and bleeding. He was brought home after 6 hours; he was given 1 Tonation of Indigo. All Pain and Swelling were gone the next morning leaving no marks.
- High Pulse:(p. 2280) Albert G. reported a man with Kardoscil of 44. After 4 Tonations of Magenta on Area 4, now it is 58. (Green)
- Hives:(p. 2280) Sarah C.’s nephew had a bad case of Hives. Only 2 Tonations of Turquoise were necessary.
- Cold Sore:(p. 2280) Selma V. tonated with Turquoise a Cold Sore for about 15 minutes, during which time her hand (which had a Wart on it) was also exposed to the Turquoise Atcowa. Both the Cold Sore and the Wart disappeared.
- Tumor or Pneumonia:(p. 2280) Stella H. reported that a baby became suddenly ill. It was thought at first that it had Pneumonia. An oxygen tent was used. X-Rays were taken and it was decided the child had a Tumor; afterward it was decided it had no Tumor. Finally they used Spectro-Chrome, Turquoise Systemic and the child is improving nicely.
- Diabetes:(p. 2280) Ellen H. reported her son, who had been seriously ill for months from Diabetes, was very much improved through the use of Spectro-Chrome.
- Fall and Scratch:(p. 2280) Adolph D. fell about 12 feet from a step ladder. Turquoise was used and he suffered no ill effects. His daughter, 2½ years old, scratched her nose; Inflammation set in. Face and Head were a solid sore with a crust of about one eighth inch depth. Nine Tonations of Turquoise and the application of cocoanut oil cleared the condition without leaving a mark.
- Goiter:(p. 2280) His wife is now home from the Hospital after having an “emergency operation” for Goitre. Her Legs and Eyes were badly swollen. After four weeks of Lemon Systemic she is much improved and doing her own housework. (Turquoise)
- Injury from Fall on Bicycle:(p. 2422) A boy of eleven, while riding a bicycle, fell; it removed the flesh in places on the Knee Cap right to the Bone. Turquoise Local was used; the child had little or no Pain and after about eight days, it was filled with new flesh.
- Near-Blindness from Possible Caesarian Birth:(p. 2422) Boy of eight, almost Blind since the age of two, very dull in school. His trouble was supposed to have been caused by the effects of Caesarian birth. Child’s vision now almost Normal. Mental condition much improved. Orange Systemic Back and Front; Magenta on Area 4. (Turquoise)
- Sunburn:(p. 2426) Harry O. had Sunburn that was normalated by one Tonation of Blue, all Heat and Fever leaving. Rosa H. also effected Normalation of Sunburn with one Tonation of Blue.
- Burns in the Eyes from Hydrated Lime:(p. 2426) Marvelous results are being obtained with my Spectro-Chrome. I tonated several cases of Burns in the eyes, caused by Hydrated Lime. One Tonation normalated two cases and three Blue Local the other.
- Crushed Fingers in a Car Door:(p. 2426) A boy’s fingers crushed in a car door, responded in 1 Tonation of Turquoise.
BLUE SPECTRUM (BLUE-INDIGO-VIOLET)
- Hemorrhoids:(p. 2286) The Recorder reported a woman developed a severe case of Hemorrhoids. Before the birth of her baby and after they were much worse; only a part of the Placenta came away. The usual Medicine was given but after 3 days there was still no change. Spectro-Chrome was taken into the home and 15 minutes after 14-hour of Scarlet was irradiated, the remaining pieces of the Placenta were expelled without trouble. Three Tonations of Indigo for the Hemorrhoids were used. They completely disappeared.
- Enlarged Tonsils:(p. 2286) Rudolph S. reported his daughter was born with a Tight Rectum. The Medical Doctor in charge suggested an operation; Back elim was very painful. Yellow was used for 2 weeks and the child is all right now. He considered it a miracle. Another daughter whose Tonsils were enlarged and infected used Green for cleansing and Indigo for shrinking.
- Leucorrhea:(p. 2286) His wife had Leucorrhea; Indigo was used which cleared the trouble.
- Sore Throat and Hoarseness:(p. 2421) Woman 32, Sore Throat and Hoarseness. Three Tonations of Turquoise and her Throat Disorder was gone. (Indigo)
- Glaucoma:(p. 2422) A woman of 32, suffering from what the Medical Doctors pronounced as Glaucoma, (Hardening Of Eyeballs) had total blindness in one eye and the other started to be affected. She was getting a loan to have the one eye removed and later perhaps the other would have to be taken out. Eye was very red and painful. After the second Tonation, there was little or no redness or pain and the vision came at times. After 3 weeks of Turquoise, Lemon Local and Systemic, she has almost full vision, no pain and is very much improved in health.