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.”
Male 62yrs
Presenting symptoms:
August 2012: Cold sensation in both legs from knees down, also in arms, since recent operation to remove cancerous tumor from lung. The operation had been successful, however some damage had been sustained in the opposite lung from some tools that were used in the operation resulting a shadow on this lung now showing up on MRI scan. They had suggested this was only scar tissue and nothing to worry about. …