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.”
I have a patient who had developed rheumatoid arthritis with complications. A very young looking 60 year old. She was virally crippled within 6 months, a friend recommended her to me and she came to me just a few months ago.
Could not walk but slowly creep with the aid of 2 sticks. (Also she had difficulty in speaking too) First session and she spoke easily and forgot to take her sticks with her …
