Using reflex mechanisms for self-treatment is a very good idea. And it can be used for treatment of nearly all diseases. As any irritation is transmitted in our body in the form of nerve (electrical) impulses, it should be possible to make a universal “electrical” pill, why not? That is what Alexander Karasev was thinking about in 1972…
“The fascinating perfection of the highly sophisticated functional system, such as a human being, assumes a presence of powerful mechanisms of self-correction and natural healing - and I strongly believe that medicine of the future will have a great respect for these mechanisms. This medicine in the most natural and delicate ways will help us restore the harmony of our being, returning people the Art to see, to understand, to realize themselves as intrinsic and precious parts of a much bigger whole.”
The patient noticed some hearing difficulties at the gland behind the ear on the right hand side. He was referred to hospital for a biopsy and blood testing. This didn’t show anything abnormal apart from high cholesterol and it was thought a possible to be an infection. He was given antibiotics and put on statins. Over the following 6 months when still complaining of the same thing he was given more antibiotics and re-tested, but still showing a clear test with no abnormal indications. Just an infection.
