Hit Hand, Regained Sight

June 1955: Peter Barr struck the palm of his left hand with his right fist to stress a point while arguing with his wife. And suddenly he was able to see again. He had been completely blind for three years.

London Daily Telegraph - June 3, 1955

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Posted By: Alex - Sat Apr 16, 2022
Category: Health | 1950s | Eyes and Vision

Comments

He had been completely blind for 3 years.

or

"After being blind for nearly 10 years"

Posted by F.U.D in Stockholm on 04/17/22 at 01:30 AM

Chiropractic was discovered when a magnetic healer pushed a bone back into place on a deaf janitor who regained his hearing. https://www.lanjochiro.com/2016/12/how-did-d-d-palmer-discover-chiropractic/

Posted by Mike on 04/17/22 at 11:33 AM

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