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.”
Following a stroke, the patient remained with left side paralysis. No speech, just the ability to make noises almost like grunts. He was also not able to move himself much.
He was only fed by stomach as unable to swallow. Virtually a “vegetable” and left mostly on his own and to his family.
Having been in hospital for some months, he was moved to nursing home as the family were not pleased with his current treatment — it appeared he was being neglected and the people caring for him said he had little chance of any more recovery. …
