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.”
He fell on his neck from the second floor. Landed on construction waste — fragments of bricks and timber and other things of the kind … He tried to save his head while falling, pressed his chin to the chest…
Well, he just gave up alcohol, a week ago. With the new adaptive processes, absent-mindedness and shaky movements it is not good to walk on the roofs at 56 yrs!
So, instead of taking him to emergency trauma department they brought him to me, as they know and trust me …